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RE: APPROVE GENERAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN
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 General Assistance Agreement for
Services 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 Social Services, and Catholic
Charities Northern, 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, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the General Assistance
Agreement for Services 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 Social
Services, and Catholic Charities Northern 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 3rd day of April, A.D., 2000, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COLORADQj: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair Date: March 31, 2000
Board of County Commissioners
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RE: General Assistance for Services Between the eld County Department of Social Services and Catholic Charities
Northern
Enclosed for Board approval is a General Assistance Agreement for Services between the
Weld County Department of Social Services and Catholic Charities Northern. This
Agreement reflects work of the Greeley/Weld Housing Authorities in applying the Board
approved funding formula and process.
The major provisions of the Agreement are as follows:
1. The term of the Agreement commences January 1, 2000, and ends December 31,
2000.
2. The Department, through the Greeley/Weld Housing Authorities, agrees to
reimburse a total of$20,489 to Catholic Charities Northern for shelter and case
management services as follows:
a. Shelter: $14,923
b. Case Management: $5,566
3. The maximum reimbursement rates set under the Agreement for the Greeley
Transitional House are: $13.75 per individual per night and $327.00 per unit cost
of case management to a homeless family.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
2000-0761
Contract No.: FY00-GA-400
GENERAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT •
OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN,.
( ) Purchase of Vision Services Agreement
( ) Purchase of Dental Services Agreement
(X ) Purchase of Emergency Shelter Agreement
( ) Purchase of Prescription Services Agreement
(X ) Purchase of Case Management Services for the Homeless
Was this Agreement competitively procured?
( )Yes Date Procured I f
(X )No (Attach Waiver of Competitive Procurement for General
Assistance Agreements Form
This Agreement,made and entered into the day of ,2000 by and between the Board of County
Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social Services, hereinafter referred to as "Social
Services," and"Catholic Charities Northern",hereinafter referred to as the"Contractor."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished from and with appropriate
agencies;and
WHEREAS,the County of Weld,pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule
Charter, has provided general fund resources for General Assistance services to needy Weld County residents as
identified by Social Services;and
WHEREAS, the County of Weld has an approved plan to distribute shelter and Case Management Resources
provided under general fund resources; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor meets the definition for a shelter and serves the homeless, as defined by the
Emergency Shelter Grant regulations under the Department of Housing and Urban Development;and
WHEREAS,the Contractor meets the definition for a provider of case management for the homeless,E.s defined
by the Emergency Shelter Grant regulations under the Department of Housing and Urban Development;and
WHEREAS, Social Services desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor to assist Social Services in
providing General Assistance services to eligible individuals.
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NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the premises,the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on January 1,2000,upon proper execution of this Agreement and shall
expire December 31, 2000. The Contractor agrees that time is essence in their performance of its obligations
under this Agreement, and that completion of the Project shall occur no later than the termination date of
December 31,2000.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s) eligible for General Assistance services in
compliance with Exhibit A"Scope of Services," a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference-
3. Payment Schedule
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B, "Payment Schedule," a copy of which is attached
and incorporated by reference.
The Agreement Budget shall establish the maximum reimbursement which will be paid from county
funds during the duration of this agreement.
b. The Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly billing to Social Services for all costs incurred
pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with criteria established by Social. Services.
The Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings to the Social Services no later than the
tenth(10)day of the month following the month the cost was incurred. Billings must be signed by the
Contractor. Failure to submit monthly billings in accordance with the terms of this agreement shall
result in the Contractor's forfeiture of all rights to be reimbursed for such expenses.
c. Payments to the Contractor shall be made monthly by Social Services upon receipt of such itemized
billings as required under Exhibits A and B.
d. Reimbursement of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the
availability of Weld County funds to Social Services.
e. Social Services shall not be billed for, and reimbursement shall not be made for, time involved in
activities outside of those defined in Exhibit A. Work performed prior to the execution of this
Contract shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
3. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this Contract, the Contractor
shall comply with the administrative requirements, cost principles and other requirements set forth
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in the Financial Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The required annual audit
of all funds expended under General Assistance must conform to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and
OMB Circular A-128.
4. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. the Contractor shall provide proper monthly invoices and verification of services performed for costs
incurred in the performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if the Contractor has failed to comply with the Financial
Management Requirements,program objectives,contractual terms,or reporting requirements.
5. Assurances
The Contractor shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached Exhibit C,which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
6. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract,the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal
and state laws, orders, and all applicable standards, regulations, interpretations or guidelines issued pursuant
thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of all applicant/recipient records,papers,documents,
tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to this Contract. The
Contractor acknowledges that the following laws are included:
-Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-I
a seq. and its implementing regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 80 a seq.;
and
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S.C. Section
794, and its implementing regulation,45 C.P.R.Part 84; and
-the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 a seq.
and its implementation regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 91;and
-Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;and
-the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967;and
-the Equal Pay Act of 1963; and
-the Education Amendments of 1972; and
-Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,P.L_99-603;
and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, national origin,
and, sex, religion and handicap, including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS related
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conditions, covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, cited above. Included
of 45 C.F.R.Part 74 Appendix G 9,which requires that affirmative steps be taken to assure that small.and
minority businesses are utilized, when possible, as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services.
This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal and/or state
financial assistance. Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file a
complaint either with the Colorado Department of Social Services or with the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services,Office for Civil Rights.
7. Certifications
Contractor certifies that, at the time of entering into this Contract, it has currently in effect all necessary
licenses, approvals, insurance, etc. required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this
contract.
S. Monitoring and Evaluation
The Contractor and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this Agreement
shall be conducted by the Contractor and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and evaluation shall
be provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners. The Contractor shall permit Social Services, and
any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency,to monitor all activities conducted by the
contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. As the monitoring agency may in its sole discretion deem
necessary or appropriate, such program data, special analyses,on-site checking,formal audit examinations, or
any other reasonable procedures. All such monitoring shall be performed in a manner that will rot unduly
interfere with agreement work.
9. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
10. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find the
Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to
satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction by the Contractor.
These remedial actions are as follows:
a. Withhold payment to the Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in performance are
satisfactorily completed;
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c. incorrect payment to the Contractor due to omission,error,fraud,and/or defalcation shall be recovered
from Contractor by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements
between Social Services and the Contractor,or by social Services as a debt due to Social Services or
otherwise as provided by law.
11. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement, the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives of
the respective parties. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute
representative(s):
For Social Services: For the Contractor:
Greeley Weld Housing Authorities
Thomas Teixeira,Executive Director Mary Orleans,Director
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12. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified or registered mail to the
individuals at the addresses set forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a substitute
person(s)or address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To:
Judv A. Griego,Director John Abeag,Chairman
P.O.Box A 2500 1st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley,Colorados,CO 80631
13. Litigation
The Contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that the Contractor learns of any actual
litigation in which it is a party defendant in a case which involves services provided under this Agreement. The
Contractor,within five(5)calendar days after being served with a summons,complaint,or other pleading which
has been filed in any federal or state court or administrative agency, shall deliver copies of such document(s)
to the Social Services'Director. The term "litigation" includes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, and
filings in bankruptcy,reorganization and/or foreclosure.
14. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty (30) days written notice and is
subject to the availability of funding.
15. Entire Agreement
This Agreement,together with all attachments hereto, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties
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with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in Paragraph 9
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
Weld County jy i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clerk to the Board cci WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
By: Cei/La I�� `f . / BY:JS,. Q / 2
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
General Scope of Services
Under the Emergency Shelter and Case Management Services administered by Social Services,the Contractor
agrees to participate in the program by providing:
a. Emergency shelter services to an individual or family who does not have a place to stay for the night
and does not have the financial resources to secure a place to stay.
b. Case management services to homeless families.
2. Eligible Recipients
Social Services shall be responsible for payment of
a. Emergency shelter services provided by the Contractor to eligible recipients. Eligibility for such
services shall be within the admittance criteria established by the Contractor. The maximum days of
reimbursement by Social Services for services to the individual is thirty(30)days per incident.
b. Case management services to a homeless family eligible for such services shall consist of:
1. Families who intend to settle in Greeley or Weld County are eligible for case management
services and are in the shelter for at least five days are eligible for casemanagement services.
The case manager will talk to with each family, explain services available and ask if the
family wishes to participate in case management. Families have the right to refuse case
management services. If families refuse case management services,the family is given a time
limit on the length of time that the family may stay at the shelter. Those families offered case
management services will be prioritized as follows depending on the case load of the case
manager:
i. one or two parent families with children;
couples without children;
ii. single women;
iv. single men.
2. An assessment is completed with the family to determine needs,issues,and goals.A case
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EXHIBIT A(Continued)
management plan is completed and issues are prioritized to best achieve the goals. Through
the assessment and case plan worked out with the family, we are able to best detetmine
which families might benefit from case management and the types of intervention will best
achieve their goals. Families/individuals must be willing to meet twice a week with the case
manager. They must be willing to set goals, make a plan for self sufficiency and work
toward reaching those goals. They must consistency fulfill client responsibilities to remain
in the casemanagement program. In order to document that all those in case management
fulfill these criteria for acceptance, a paragraph including the criteria will be added to the
disclosure statement which the case management participant must sign.
c. The criteria established by the Contractor which will be used to comply with the seven basic,
client responsibilities are as follows:
i. Abide by the rules of the program and facility
All clients at the time of intake are given the rues of the facility and asked to sign
off that they have read them. Rules are available in English and Spanish. If the
client has difficulty reading, the rules are read to them. Rules are enforced by staff
and anyone not observing rules is required to leave the shelter. This can be
documented and fits with the agency procedure.
Meet with case manger
At the initial meeting with the case manager a schedule for further meetings is
established. In the case management plan, the need for meeting with the case
manager on an established basis is emphasized. The clients who continually fail
to comply with the meeting schedule are unable to continue in case management
simply by the fact that there is no cooperation and follow through with the plan. This
will be documented in the case file.
Follow through with referrals
Referrals are generally a part of the case management plan. Clients must report back
to the case manager on the outcome of referrals. Failure to repeatedly follow
results in no implementation of the plan. Follow up on referrals is documented in
the case file.
iv. Pursue Employment
Some clients may be employed when they arrive at the shelter and in that case this
would not apply. Other situations where it may not apply would be if the client is
enrolled in an educational program.
v. Look for Housing
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EXHIBIT A(Continued)
Most clients do not have housing when they come to the shelter and this would not
apply. In some case, the client may already have made arrangements for housing,
but it may not be available for a week or up to a month. In these cases, it will not
apply.
vi. Provide Documentation/Information and Ensure Updated Information/Change in
Status.
Clients as part of the case management plan are required to keep the case manager
up to date on pertinent information.
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vii Be Drug Free/Alcohol Free
This will be determined by the most accurate assessment of the case manager.
Alcohol/drugs are not allowed in the shelter. If a client is suspected of having an
alcohol or drug problem,the client is referred for treatment.
3. Performance Goals
The Contractor shall meet the overall performance standard as established in the ESG plans. The Contractor
shall meet specific performance goals as follows:
A. Provide 12,000 nights of shelter and 24,000 meals for 1,150 homeless people including 100
families.
I) Increase the safety and sanitation of the shelter.
2) Implement the Quality Assurance Program.
3) Work with churches and agencies to increase awareness of issues.
B. Assist homeless families and individuals in moving toward self-sufficiency.
1) Continue case management services to Weld Information and Referral Services and
Weld County Job Service
2) Work with 40 families each year on a case management plan.
3) Provide follow-up services for families participating in casemanagement after they
have left the shelter.
C. Develop adequate resources to continue shelter services
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EXHIBIT A(Continued)
I) Continue to documenting and reporting of shelter and case management statistics
2) Work with Weld County, City of Greeley, United Way, Interagency Strategic Planning
Committee and shelter providers to develop ways to generate revenue to operate the shelter
3) Develop financial support through grant writing and continued contact with organizations
and businesses in the community.
4) Have two fund raising efforts during the year.
5) Continue to develop in-kind resources. a
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse to the Contractor, in consideration for the work and services performed,
a total amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand and Four Hundred and Eighty-Nine Dollars ($20,489.00)
through the Weld County General Assistance Program. The allocation is broken down into two categories as
follows:
a. Shelter reimbursement and maximum funding level of Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty
Three Dollars;($14,923.00)and
b. Case management reimbursement and maximum funding level of Five Thousand Five Hundred ann
Sixty Six Dollars;($5,566.00)
Expenses incurred by the Contractor,in association with said project prior to the term of this Agreement, are
not eligible General Assistance expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social Services. Payment pursuant
to this Contract, if Weld County funds, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the
continuing availability of Weld County funds for the purposed hereof. In the event that said funds,or any part
thereof,become unavailable as determined by Social Services, Social Services may immediately terminate this
Contract or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
a. Fees for services shall be charged by an individual in accordance with criteria set for in Exhibit A.
Emergency shelter services shall be limited to a maximum stay of thirty(30)days per incident.
b. Prompt billing for completed services is imperative. No authorizations shall be made for billings
submitted more than 120 days after the date of service.
c. The maximum reimbursement rate under the agreement shall be the sum of$13.75 per individual per
night shelter care and$327.00 per unit cost for case management of a homeless family.
d. The Contractor agrees to pursue available resources from the client that may be available to alleviate
the need for general assistance.
e. The Contractor agrees to not pursue general assistance for any person who has sufficient resources
to alleviate the need for general assistance.
3. Submittal of Reimbursement Forms
Billings for payment shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box A,
Greeley, Colorado 80632. When submitting billings for payment, the Contractor shall itemize all costs
according to the reimbursement form provided by Social Services. The Contractor must, in the billing
statement,include client name,eligibility code,Social Security Number,date of arrival,date of departure,total
days housed and the number of children. Failure to comply with these provisions shall result in disapproval
of the charges by Social Services. _
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. The Contractor agrees it is an independent contractor and that its officers and employees do not become
employees of Weld County, nor are they entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as the
result of the execution of this Agreement.
2. Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers and employees, shall not be
held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing duties as described in this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees,
volunteers, and agents. The Contractor shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation insurance
for all its employees, volunteers, and agents engaged in the performance of the Agreement upon request.. the'
Contractor shall provide Social Services with the acceptable evidence that such coverage is in effect.
3. No portion of this 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 treated a duty
of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
4. No portion of this 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.
5. If any section, subsections, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held or
decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect 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.
6. No officer, member or employee of Weld County and no member of their governing bodies shall have any
pecuniary interest,direct or indirect,in the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof
7. The Contractor assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1986 .and that no
person shall,on the grounds of race,creed,color,sex, or national origin,be excluded from participation in,be
denied the benefits of,or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this approved Agreement.
8. The Contractor assures that sufficient,auditable, and otherwise adequate records that will provide accurate,
current, separate, and complete disclosure of the status of the funds received under the Agreement are
maintained for three(3)years or the completion and resolution of an audit. Such records shall be sufficient to
allow authorized local,Federal,and State auditors and representatives to audit and monitor the Contactor.
9. All such records,documents,communications, and other materials shall be the property of Social Services and
shall be maintained by the Contractor, in a central location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services, for a
period of three (3)years from the date of final payment under this Contract, or for such further period as may
be necessary to resolve any matters which may be pending, or until an audit has been completed with the
following qualification: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal and/or state government has begun but is not
completed at the end of the three (3) year period, or if audit findings have not been resolved after a three (3)
year period,the materials shall be retained until the resolution of the audit finding.
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Exhibit C(Continued)
10. The Contractor assures that authorized local, federal and state auditors and representatives shall, during
business hours, have access to inspect any copy records, and shall be allowed to monitor and review through
on-site visits,all contract activities, supported with funds under this Agreement to ensure compliance with the
terms of this Agreement. Contracting parties agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the
Agreement shall be conducted by appropriate funding sources. The results of the monitoring and evaluation
activities shall be provided to the appropriate and interested parties.
11. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal representatives, and
assigns. The Contractor or Social Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without
the prior written consent of both parties.
12. The Contractor certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf or
the Contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,
a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the maki:ag of any
federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,loan, grant,or cooperative agreement.
13. The Contractor assures that it will fully comply with the General Assistance Program regulation promulgated,
and all other applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. The Contractor understands that the
source of funds to be used under this Agreement is: General Assistance Funds.
14. The Contractor assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by a federal department or agency.
b. Have not, within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement, been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal,state, or local)transaction or contract
under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft,forgery,bribery, falsification or destruction of records,making false statements,
or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal, state,or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1 1(b)of this
certification;and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more public transactions
(federal,state, and local)terminated for cause or default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a contractor with Social Services when the
Contractor also maintains a relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in opposition. In order
to create the appearance of a conflict of interest, it is not necessary for the contractor to gain from knowledge
of these opposing interests. It is only necessary that the contractor know that the two relationships are in
opposition.
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Exhibit C(Continued)
During the term of the Contract the Contractor shall not enter any third party relationship that gives the
appearance of creating a conflict of interest. Upon learning of an existing appearance of a conflict of interest
situation,the Contractor shall submit to Social Services, a full disclosure statement setting forth the details that
create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement required by
this paragraph shall constitute grounds for Social Services' termination, for cause, of its contract with the
Contractor.
16. Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other materials that are maintained in
accordance with this Contract. Except for purposes directly connected the administration of the General
Assistance Program,no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of Contractor
shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian. Contractor
shall have written policies governing access to, duplication and dissemination of, all such information.
Contractor shall advise its employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, that they are subject to these'
confidentiality requirements. Contractor shall provide its employees, agents, and subcontractors, if any, with
a copy or written explanation of these confidentiality requirements before access to confidential data is
permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information relating to a party's research,
development, trade secrets, business affairs, internal operations and management procedures and those of its
customers, clients or affiliates, but does not include information (1) lawfully obtained from third parties, (2)
that which is in the public domain,,or(3)that which is developed independently.
Neither party shall use or disclose directly or indirectly without prior written authorization any proprietary
information concerning the other party obtained as a result of this Contract. Any proprietary information
removed from the State's site by the Contractor in the course of providing services under this Contract will be
accorded at least the same precautions as are employed by the Contractor for similar information in the course
of its own business. ,.
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