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HomeMy WebLinkAbout941321.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH STANLEY C. PEEK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN 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 Child Support Enforcement Agreement 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 Stanley C. Peek, commencing January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1995, 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 Child Support Enforcement Agreement 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 Stanley C. Peek be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman 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 28th day of December, A.D., 1994. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: it/ a) 7 f!1 WELD COUNTY/COLORADO 44 Weld County ler to ffie voar 43 � 1 2 W. H. Webster, Ch Irma BY: ( a .( e'L 7'/ J� .r ti _'_,,- ; K' • Deputy Clerk to the Board Dale .k Hall, Pro-Tem/ APP ED AS TO FORM: f T / eorgeaxter r �/ County Attorney Co stance L. Harbert A " Csi A'A 44 y -4LJ arbara J. Kirkmey r O 941321 SS0018 fit/ ,3/49,-Pai< • • STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF c0Z0 1575 Sherman Street �0 Denver Colorado 80203-1714 N Phone(303)866-5700 ■ TDD(303)866-6293 FAX(303) 866-4214 t 1876 Roy Romer Governor Barbara McDonnell Executive Director Karen March 15, 1995 Managing Director Judy Griego, Director Weld County Department of Social Services P.O. Box A Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Ms. Griego: This letter is to inform you that the 1995 Purchase of Legal Services Agreement between Weld County Department of Social Services and Stanley Peek has been approved by this office. As you are aware, Volume 6, Section 6.110.23(B) was revised effective October, 1994 to require expenditures to be reported to the state office no later than the 6th working day after the end of the quarter the costs were incurred. Your agreement has been approved although the contract you used was the previous version and does not contain the revised language. We recommend that you contact your contractor(s) to ensure that the reporting requirements are met. If you have any questions, please call Dan Welch at 866-5996. Sincerely, Al2 Kathryn A. Stumm, Director Division of Child Support Enforcement cc: Patrick Lyness, Field Administrator Stanley Peek, Esq. Nancy Lawson, IV-D Administrator Building Partnerships to Improve Opportunities for Safely,Self-Sufficiency,and Dignity for the People of Colorado WELD • 6a y 3 County Contract Number Department of Social Services (State Use Only) CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES { 1 Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement (FORM CSE-1) {X} Purchase of Legal Services Agreement. (FORM CSE-2) ( } Purchase of Services Agreement. (FORM CSE-3) ( } Renewal of Agreement (FORM CSE-5) How was this Agreement procured? 1. ( } Competitve Sealed Bid or Competitive Negotiation 2. {X} Small Purchase or( } Non-Competitive Negotiation (if 41 list date procured: /_/ ) This agreement is executed as of 01 / 01 / 95 by and between Stanley C. Peek (hereinafter "Contractor") and the Weld County Department of Social Services (hereinafter"Department"); 01 01 95 12 31 95 This Agreement shall be in effect from / /_through / / and shall not exceed twelve(12)months. The Department, under Part D of Tide IV of the Social Security Act,45 CFR 92,232, 301 through 307,and 26-13.101,et.seq., C.R.S.,has been delegated responsibility for the development and implementation of a program to secure support and establish patemity for any person(s) eligible for IV-D services within the meaning of Federal regulations, and The Department desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor to: 1) assist the Department in providing the services necessary to establish paternity,establish support obligations,and secure support for any person(s)eligible for IV-D services with the meaning of Federal regulations,and 2)assist in other child support enforcement matters of common concern to the Department and the Contractor,and the Contractor desires to enter into such an agreement with the Department The Department and the Contractor therefore agree as follows: 1. Scone of Services Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s) eligible for IV-O services in compliance with Exhibit I "Scope of Services', a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference. CSE.I,CSE-Z CSE-3.CSE-5(REwsED 1'94) CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE2 2. Personnel The-Contractor_shall identify inixhibit II°Comoutafion of Personnel Costs for Services'all personnel by title wro provide services pursuant:o this Agreement . -A copy of_tnibit it is-artachec tachec add incorporatec by reference. The addition or celedc❑of personnel iistec in Exnlbit it of this Agreement must be accomplished by a memorandum with an updated Exhibit II submitted by the Contractor,within ten (10)days of any changes of positions, to the Department and subject to approval of the Executive Director.-Colorado Department of ScdalServices..crdesicnm, The new Exhibit must comply Wit :he requirements of this paracraon two (2). 3. ?vment a. Payment shall be mace on the basis of Exhibit III, "Agreement Budget', a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference. Tie Agreement Budget shall establish the maximum reimbursement which will be paid from combined county, and'Federal funds during the duration of this agreement. b. Tie Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly billing to Me-Department for ail costs incurred pursuant to Emibit I or this Agreement in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Soc:al Services. Eiilincs shall be submitted on Form 5310.211,Statement of Monthly Amcuns Cue for Child Support Enforcement and Paternity Determination. The Contractor snail submit all itemized mcnmuy billings and Form -5310.211 fo he Department no later than the fifteenth(15)day of the month following me montt me cost was incurred. Eiillncs, including the Form 5310.211, must be signed by the Contractor. silure to submit monthly billings and Form 5310.211 in accordance with the terms of this agreement snail result in the Contractors forfeiture of all rights to be reimbursed for such expenses. c. Payments to the Contractor shall be made monthly by the Department upon receipt of such itemized billings as follows: • 1) Personal Services - Actual costs (wages-or salaries and employee benefits) determined by muitiplying the number of hours worked by the Attorney and hisrher employees to provide services under this Agreement by their actual hourly rates including employee benefits. For staff providing full-time services under the Agreement current job descriptions of their resoonsibiiities shall substantiate biilings. For staff providing part-time services under the Agreement, time sheets documenting ail time used working on IV-0 cases shall substantiate biilincs. 2) Operating Expenses - (applicable to Cooperative Reimbursement Agreements only) Operating • expenses incude supplies, materials, equipment, printing, reprccucton, rent, normal telephone charges, utilities,repairs and maintenance. Charges for operating expenses snail be substantiated ' by an allocation method distributing costs equitably to all units of the Distinct, Counr/ or City Attorney's office. • 3) Non-legal Services - Costs are determined by multiplying the rate shown in Exhibit II by the estimated number of hours or estimated number of services to be provided. Costs are substantiated by pertinent records of services completed. d) Travel - Reimbursement for the Contractor and staff time spent in traveling shall be negotiated between the Contractor and the Department. Costs shall be substantiated by records(such as bills, tickets, etc.)indicating the dates, purposes, destinations, and costs of such travel. 5) Training - Reimbursement for Contractor and staff for cost of and time spent in training shall be negotiated between the Contractor and the Department. Costs shall be substantiated by records indicating the dates,training subjects,and costs of such training. In the event such training is mace mandatory by the Department.such charges shall be reimbursed. -6) Specific actual expenses - Other costs related to providing services uncer the Agreement may include long distance telephone calls, blood tests,polygraph tests, expert witness fees, transcripts. and services purchased from subcontractors. Costs shall be substantiated by records indicating the reasons and the dates of the charges. CSE-,. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 3 d. Reimbursement of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the availability of federal funds to the Colorado Department of Social Services and the Department. e. The Department shall not be billed for,and reimbursement shall not be made for,time involved in activities outside of those defined in Exhibit I. -4. Termination for Convenience or for Cause This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either parry upon written notice of at least thirty(30)days citing reason(s) for termination. Upon such termination,the Contractor shall fumish to the Department,as property of the Department,all property,records and pertinent information which the Department provided under this agreement Upon receipt of said items, the Department shall pay the -Contractor for actual costs incurred through the date this Agreement is terminated in accordance with section 3"Payment"of this Agreement. 3. Amendment This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent,provided that the amendment is written on Form CSE-4,properly executed and made a part of this Agreement. All amendments are expressly made subject to the approval of the Executive Director, Colorado Department of Social Services, or designee; however, the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Social Services and the Executive Director, or designee,are not party to this Agreement. 3. Reports. Records. and Retention Periods The Contractor shall maintain such records as are deemed necessary pursuant to the Colorado Department of Social Services' rules to assure a proper accounting for all costs and funds collected. These records shall be made available for audit purpose to the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services„the State Department,or the County Department,and shall be retained for six(6)years after the expiration of this agreement unless permission to destroy them is granted by the Colorado Department of Social Services. The Contractor shall submit financial, program progress and other reports as requested by the Department or the Colorado Department of Social Services. 7. Eouioment Purchased with Federal.State and County Money Title to all equipment acquired by the Contractor under this agreement at a cost of$500 or more for which the Contractor is reimbursed by the Department shall vest in the Department. Upon termination of this agreement,the Department may require the Contractor to deliver to the Department any such equipment acquired for the performance of this agreement 8. Confidentiality Information provided by the Department for purposes of this Agreement shall be used only for the purpose intended and in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. g. Political Activities None of the funds, materials, property, personnel or services contributed by the United States, the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Social Services or the Department under this agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office in a manner which would constitute a violation of five(5)U.S.C.Sections 1501 et.seq. 10. Safeguarding Information The Contractor shall provide for the security of information collected pursuant to this Agreement and as provided in the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Social Services. tSE-AGREEMENTfoR SERVICES .• PAGE 4' 11. Comciiance with .Applicable Laws The Contractor snail gall times outing the execution of this Agreementstnc'tyadhere to all acciicacie federal and state lawssnd implementing regulations as they curenglyexistand may hereafterteamended. This includesprotecton of the confidentiality of a11 recipient/applicant records, papers, docuuments, tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to this agreement. The-Contractor acknowledges that the!aws include Tide V (Title-i5 Code olPederal Recuiations), and Title VII of the C:viiPiehts Act of 1954. Section 53.or the Rehaciiitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination,Actof 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal-Pay Act of 1953 and the Eoucaton-Amendments of 1-972. and ail regulations applicable to these laws pronibiting discrimination because of race, color, national origin, handicap, age, sex-and religion. 12. Studies and Investigations All-official reports of cases,recoveries,investigations,studies,etc.,madeas a result of this agreement shall acknowledge the supoort_provided by theteparunent of Health-and Human Services andihe ColoradoDepartment of Social Services. 13. Subcontracts No subcontract shall be made by the Contractor with any other party for:umishing any services contracted ter without me pnor written consent and-approval of the Department. For services provided under any subcontract,the Contractor snalMe responsible for contract performance and compliance with the :eras and conditions of this agreement. The Contractor snail select subcontractors on a competitive basis to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of this agreement. 14. Performance Standards The Department and Contractor shall'define standards of-performance that wilt allow foranacatrate evaluation of the services being provided by the Contractor. The standards shall be_clear and definite and be both qualitative and quantitative in content. The standards shall provide a reliable realisticnmeans for establishing satisfactory levelsrof performance and for-recognizing performance which is above-the expected level for rewardfincentivepurposes or for initiating corrective action if performance has fallen-below the standard. Performance Standardsshall be provided pursuant to Exhibit IV'Performance Standards'. A copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference. 15. -Responsibility for Conduct-of Individuals The Contractor is solely responsible for the-Conduct of individuals employed by and under the direct supervision or control of-Me Contractor,as identified in xhibit H, 'Computation of Personnel xcs5 for Services'. Governmental functions provided in support of-the child support enforcement program by individuals other than those identified in Exhibit Hare not the responsibility of-the Contractor-except for acceptance or rejection of the work product of such individuals. 16. Special-Attomev(Does not apply to Purchase of Services Agreement) The Contractor or the Department may determine that the Contractor has a conflict of interest which will prevent the Contractor from fulfilling or completing all the temps-of this agreement. Uponsucta determination, the Department is authorized to hire 'special'attorney to fulfill and complete such duties. The special attorney shall be givenand act under the same powers as the Contractor-hired under this agreement The special attorney-shall receive payment for services from the C-ontractor under the terms of this agreement with the recuirement that the Department reimburse the Contractor for the expense. 17. Attorney Appearance(Does not apply to Purchase of Services Agreement) To the extent reasonable and practicable, and consistent with applicable state regulations, the Contractor agrees to appear in proceedings before the courts of his county an behalf of other County Departments when authorized by the Department CSE--AGREEMENT-FOR SERVICES PAGE-5 • The Departmentand Contractor have therefore caused this-Agreement to be executed by their respective officers duly authorized to do so. This Agreement is expressly made subject to the approval of the-Executive Director, Colorado Department of Social Services, or his/her designee; however,the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Social Services,the Executive Director, or his/her designee,are not parties to this-agreement. - . ql,tUr "Mir Coucrty net D to contractor Date Def ��Unry 10 1 r 7,57, :0i/ Commissioners ' p Type Name,Address, and Phone Number: • (of Contractor) moer, County Darn �ateY Me Stanley C. Peek Commissioners ' Attorney at L-aw 822 7th Street, Suite 330 Greeley, CO 80631 l l 303-352-8611 �un ember,Coty Board /0/e Commissioners' jI Memoer,,oenfy Boam or veto Commissioners ' APPROVED: DTATE OF COLORADO J2 Roy Romer, Governor d ember, untntyyooard or �ate �!r /j _3� s-- ,, Commissioners' ate/ Commissioners' ecuhve Ircrctor(or esignee) Colorado Department of Social Services • if the Board of County Commissioners resolves to empower the Chairperson_of the Board of County Commissions to enter into and this Agreement for the County Commissioners then a copy of_the Board's resolution to do so must be attached. CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 6 EXHIBIT I • SCOPE OF SERVICES Services which may be induced in all Cooperative and-urcnase of gal Services Agreements (Does not sooty for P'urcnase of Servicesagreements): ( x I FAREN T AGE 'DE I E.MINA T iCN • activites related to determining the parentage of cecenoant children. X } ESTABUSHMENT OF THE!EGAL OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT- activities related to determining an absent parent's legai obligation, both finencfaily-0nd medically, to support his or her depencent cmidren; incucing paternity determination when necessary-and modification of court orders when appropriate. {X } ESTABLISHMENT OF-THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT - activities related to determining an absent parent's support obligation, including methods and terms of payment D. (X } UNREEMBURSEDPUBUCASSIST-ANC=-activities related toesablishingand collecting unreimbursedpublic assistance owed to the State of Colorado. E. { } URESA(Colorado Initiating)-activities related to the initiation of&lid support enforcement reciprocal-support actions. If a private attorney provides theseservicss, theccunty must submit, with tie Acreement, proof of cacutizaticn of the privateartome,y by the District Attorney. F. ( } URESA (Colorado-Responding) -activities related to the processing of child support enforcement reciprocal support actions initiated by other jurisdictions. Ifa private attorney provides theseservices, the county-must submftmroof,with the Agreement, of deputization of the private attorney by the District Attorney. G. (X } ENFORCEMENT-activities to enforcettttesollection of support including,iut-not limited to,obtaining wage assignments,mbtainingjudgments,executing post-judgment remedies(such as continuing wage garnishments, and property liens). H. ( } REPORTING - activities related to providing statistical fiscal, andMther records-necessary for reporting and accountability as required bylheState Department and U.S.-Department of Health and Human Services. ( } INTAKE •activities assocated-with initial child support casetoeningand information collection. J. ( ) LOCATE -activities associated with locating an absent parent and locating theasse s can absent parent. K. ( X) FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT•activities related to determining an absent parents ability to provide support. L ( } COLLECTION •activities related to-monitoring support payment. M. ( } INVESTIGATION -activities related to investigation-necessary to-accomplish child support enforcement functions. • CSE - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 7 -EXHIBIT II COMPUTATION OF -PE-RSONNEL COSTS FOR SERVICES A. _Supervisor List the official title of the person who will set personnel policies,appoint new employees and will otherwise exercise supervisory authority for services to be provided under this agreement. Also include his/her actual hourly rate including employee benefits, estimated-numbermf his/her hours to be charged under this agreement, and estimated-expenses. Actual Hourly Estimated Estimated Title Rate Hours Expenses Attorney $75.730 66 $ 4950.0D • B. Personnel List the-official title of all personnel mho will_be providing services under this agreement. Also list-his/her actual hourly rate including employee benefits, estimated number of his/her hours to be charged under this agreement,and estimated expenses. Actual Hourly Estimat-ed Estimated Title Rate Hours Expenses n/a C. For non-legal services indicate below the method of determining the expense for services -provided. Expenses may be an hourly sate or a specified dollar amount for each service provided. Expenses are determined by multiplying the ratealeveloped by the estimated number of hours or estimated number of services to be provided. D. Total personnel or Services Tsxpenses $4,350.00 CSE - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE B EXHIBIT III AGREEMENT BUDGET FOR TEE _PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995 1. Personnel _or Services Expenses, including employee benefits. $ 4,930.00 2. Travel Expenses $ 50.00 3. Training Expenses $ 0.00 4. Operating Expenses $ 0.00 5. Specific Actual Expenses: a. automated Data Processing $ 0.00 b. Office Space $ 0.00 c. Capital Outlay $ 0.00 d. Blood Tests $ 0.00 e. Other (specify) $ 0.00 Total Specific Actual Expenses: $ 0.-00 6. TOTAL EXPENSES $ 5,000.00 CSE - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 9 EXHIBIT IV PERFORMANCE STANDARDS List standards of performance that will allow for an accurate evaluation of the services being provided by the Contractor: Mr. Peek is a private attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. Bruce T. Barker, Weld County Attorney, is normally responsible for representing the Department of Social Services in matters of Child Support Enforcement. On occasion, the County Attorney's office will have cases that are a conflict of interest for County Attorney staff. Mr. Peek agrees to assume responsibility for these cases. The Contractor will maintain a lag of cases worked and time sheets for auditing and billing purposes. Itemized monthly billings shall be submitted to the Department no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the month following the month the cost was incurred. 4.7ea DEPARTMENT OF-SOCIAL SERVICES P.O. BOX A GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 WI I Administrationand Public Assistance(303)352-1551 Child Support(303)352-6933 Protective and Youth-Services(303)352.1923 Food Stamps(303)356-3850 FAX(303)353-5215 COLORADO TO: W. H. Webster, Chairman, Board of Weld County Commissioners FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Service SUBJECT: Agreement Between the WCDSS and the Weld , un y Att ey for Child Support Purposes DATE: December 22, 1994 Enclosed _for Board approval is _an Agreement between Weld County Department of Social Services and Stanley C. Peek, Attorney at Law. 1. The term of the Agreement is January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995. 2. The maximun reimbursement amount is $5,000.DO, which is the same _amount under the 1994 contract. 3. Mr. Peek win provide legal representation in matters of Child Support Enforcement if a conflict of int-erest exists for the Weld County Attorney's office. If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6200. 941321 Hello