HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000557.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OMBUDSMAN
ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Purchase of Services Agreement for
Ombudsman Assistance between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human
Services, Area Agency on Aging, and the Larimer County Department of Human Services, Area
Agency on Aging, commencing January 13, 2000, and ending January 12, 2002, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Purchase of Services Agreement for Ombudsman Assistance
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Area Agency
on Aging, and the Larimer County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging, be,
and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the Sth day of March, A.D., 2000, nunc pro tunc January 13, 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair, Weld County Board of
Commissioners
WilliFROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director, Weld
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County Division of Human Services
COLORADO DATE: 3/1/00
SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement between Weld
County Area Agency on Aging and Larimer
County Office on Aging
Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Services Agreement between the Weld
County Division of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging and Larimer County
Department of Human Services' Office on Aging. The agreement allows the Weld
County and Larimer County Ombudsman Programs to obtain Ombudsman assistance
from the other county in cases of emergency ( see attached Protocol for Activating
Ombudsman Purchase of Service Agreement).
The rate of reimbursement is $15.00 per hour, including travel time and mileage will be
reimbursed at a rate of .28 cents per mile.
The agreement is in effect from January 13, 2000 to January 12, 2002.
If you have any questions, you may reach me at 353-3800, extension 3317.
2000-0557
Purchase of Services Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this 13 day of January 2000,by and between the County of
Weld , State of Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Weld County Division of Human Services Area Agency on Aging,hereinafter referred to as"AAA"and Larimer
County Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as"LCBC"
WHEREAS,AAA is a public non-profit agency which provides LTC Ombudsman services to Weld
County adults 60 years of age and older who reside in Weld County nursing homes and personal care boarding
homes and
WHEREAS,LCBC is the governing Board for Larimer County which includes the Department of Human
Services and the Larimer County Office on Aging,hereinafter referred to as"LCOA", is a unit of the Larimer
County Department of Human Services and provides Ombudsman services to all Larimer County adults 60 years
and older who reside in nursing homes and personal care boarding homes,and
WHEREAS,the AAA and LCOA desire to provide reciprocal Ombudsman services when services are
needed.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. Based upon a previously established protocol(attached),the AAA and LCOA will utilize the
others' Ombudsman services when the Ombudsman is out of the office for an extended period of
time, (i.e. vacation,sick leave)not to exceed four(4)weeks.
2. The rate of reimbursement by LCOA and AAA will be$15.00 per hour, including travel time.
Mileage will be reimbursed at .28 cents per mile.
3. The LCOA and AAA will respond to all complains within five(5)working days(except for
emergency situations in which a response is due within twenty-four(24)hours).
4. The LCOA and AAA will provide a written report regarding complaints received, clearly
outlining the complaint and outcomes within 10 working days after resolution of the complaint.
5. The LCOA and AAA understand that periodic evaluations of the activities conducted under this
Agreement and ongoing monitoring of the performance of LCOA and AAA will be conducted to
ensure that a quality services are being provided.
6. Any changes, including increases or decreases of amount of compensation for agreed upon
services, shall be incorporated in written amendments to the Agreement.
7. The project will be carried out in accordance with federal program and fiscal regulations,the
policies established for grants by State Agency,and the terms and conditions of the project
application approved by AAA and LCOA making this award of funds, specifically abiding by the
dollar amounts shown in the budget by program and cost categories.
8. No portion of the Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties
or their officers or employees may possess,nor shall any portion of this agreement be deemed to
have created a duty of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
9. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create any obligation on the part of the County
of Weld or Larimer, State of Colorado,to expend funds not otherwise appropriate in each
succeeding year.
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10. If any section, subsection,paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of the Agreement is for any
reason held or decided to be unconstitutional,such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions. The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement
and each and every section, subsection,paragraph,sentence, clause,and phrase thereof
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,paragraph, sentence, clause,
and phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
I L The Agreement is in effect for the period commencing with execution and ending two(2)years
after that date.
12. This Agreement may be terminated upon thirty(30)days written notice by either party. This
Agreement shall be terminated immediately in the event of loss of funding for this program by
either party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month, and year first
written.
WELD COUNTY: LARIMER COUNTY:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Barbara .LJ. Kirkmeyei/ e I Olso ,Chair
Chair (03/08/2000)
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES
Walter . e man, Executive Director Ginny Rile irector
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ATT� il1 / ATTEST: t ' < c .�(4
Weld County Clerk of o Larimer County Clerk and Recorder and
{ iw Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk (; � .,/. M a Rode erger
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Protocol for Activating Ombudsman Purchase of Service Agreement
. The agreement will be activated when complaints needing immediate attention arise. Types of complaints
include:
a. life-threatening situations, responses to which will be coordinated with the corresponding
county's Adult Protection Services(APS)unit.
b. involuntary discharge of any LTC resident
c. other complaints, as appropriate, after discussion with the referring staff member
2. Requests for reciprocal services will be transacted by phone as soon as there is a need for such services.
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