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RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PEER COUNSELING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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 Service Agreement for
peer counseling 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 North Range Behavioral Health, commencing January 1, 2000, and
ending December 31, 2000, 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 Service Agreement for peer counseling 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
North Range Behavioral Health 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 24th day of January, A.D., 2000, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W D COUNTY, COLD ADO
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair Board of County
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W I lO FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director Humar�� �
C. Services
COLORADO DATE: January 12, 2000
SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement with North
Range Behavioral Health
Enclosed for Board approval is a purchase of service agreement between the Weld
County Area Agency on Aging and North Range Behavioral Health. The terms of this
agreement are for 1,800 units of in-home mental health counseling to 90 older adults
for $32,737. This agreement begins January 2, 2000 and extends to December 31,
2000.
Questions may be directed to Linda Piper at extension 3320.
2000-0166
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd 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 North Range Behavioral Health, hereinafter referred to as
"NRBH."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" has identified loneliness and isolation as a serious problem for many
Weld older citizens, and
WHEREAS, "NRBH" is a private, not for profit organization existing for the purpose of
providing peer counseling services to residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS,"AAA"desires to purchase services from"NRBH"to provide peer counseling
and support to lonely and isolated older adults;
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The "AAA" hereby agrees to award grant monies (under the Older Americans Act) in the
sum of$32,737.00 to NRBH.
2. "NRBH" agrees to provide 1,800 units of peer counseling to 90 with a goal of reaching
30 rural elders and 12 Hispanic elders.
3. The "AAA" agrees to reimburse "NRBH" for all eligible project costs up to but not
exceeding the sum of$32,737.00 at $18.19 per hour.
4. "NRBH" agrees to commence services within thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by December 31,2000.
5. "NRBH"agrees to support the goal of a comprehensive and coordinated system of services
by maintaining regular participation on the Long Term Care Coordinating Committee.
6. "NRBH" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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Agreement—"NRBH"
7. "NRBH" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials (pamphlets,
brochures, announcements, ) or in any verbal presentations: "NRBH" is supported, in part
by funds provided by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans
Act."
8. "NRBH"understands that"AAA"is required to conduct periodic evaluations of the activities
conducted under this Agreement and to monitor on an ongoing basis the performance of
"NRBH"to insure that the funds made available by the Agreement are expended in keeping
with the purposes for which they were awarded; and "NRBH" accordingly agrees to
cooperate fully with the"AAA"in the conduct of such evaluation and monitoring,including
the keeping and supplying of such information, and providing access to documents and
records to the "AAA" for the purpose of audit; and further agrees to do all things necessary
to enable "AAA" to fulfill its obligation to the State of Colorado and the United States
Government.
9. Any changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of"NRBH" compensation,
and including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and between
the"AAA" and"NRBH", shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement.
10. "NRBH" understands and agrees that the following provisions are part of the official
application and as such become binding upon commencement of the project:
a. Agrees that the project will be carried out in accordance with the Federal program
and fiscal regulations,the policies and procedures established for grants by the State
Agency,and the terms and conditions of the project application approved by"AAA"
in making this award of funds; specifically,agrees to abide by the dollar amounts as
shown in the budget by program and cost categories.
b. Understands that if there is Federal/State cash unearned at the time the project is
terminated, this amount must be returned to the "AAA."
c. Understands that the project's fiscal affairs are subject to audit. If costs are
disallowed,the proportion of Federal/State funds disallowed must be returned to the
"AAA."
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Agreement —"NRBH"
d. Understands that this award is made for the period amounts stated in this Agreement.
This Agreement in no way implies further funding which is contingent upon the
availability of funds and approval of future project applications.
e. Agrees to keep records and make reports on the forms required by the "AAA" and
in accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Colorado and the Administration
on Aging, specifically,
To submit financial reports quarterly (minimum) and monthly program
reports to the "AAA" by the 10th of the following month;
To submit a final financial report within 45 days after the end of the project
year;
To submit other reports to the "AAA" as requested.
f. Agrees to advise the "AAA" of needed program and financial changes and await
approval from the "AAA" prior to change implementation.
11. 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 of the
Agreement.
12. No portion of the Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each
succeeding year.
13. If any section, subsection paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this 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, paragraphs,
sentences clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
14. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,2000 through December 31,2000. The
Agreement will be evaluated in November by both parties. The basis for renegotiation of the
Agreement will be satisfactory performance of the provider, availability of funds,priorities
as established by the Area Agency on Aging and need for the service.
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Agreement —"NRBH"
15. 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 to the Area
Agency on Aging.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, air (004.2030) Dale Peterson, Executive Director
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
Walter
J. S eckman inda Piper, Director
Executive Dir ctor
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