HomeMy WebLinkAbout941017.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE WORKING AGREEMENT FOR ALIVE-E PROGRAM WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES 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 Working Agreement for the
ALIVE-E Program 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 the Colorado Department of Human Services, commencing
October 1, 1994, and ending September 30, 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 Working Agreement
for the ALIVE-E Program 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 the Colorado Department of Human Services 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 17th day of October, A.D. , 1994, nunc pro
tunc October 1, 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: /OSA WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board '$ , / 1)/l�/rx (/
W. H. Webster, Chairman
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Deputy ()lerk to the Board Dale Hall, P ofCem
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: c C,
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Count At orney Constance L. Harbert
EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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WORKING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of OCTOBER 1994,
between the Colorado Department of Human Services (hereinafter referred to as the State) and
Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social Services (hereinafter
referred to as the County).
WITNESSETH:•
WHEREAS,the Colorado Department of Hummt Services requires the following services;
and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into this working agreement for the
provision of those services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions contained herein agree as follows:
L TERM
A. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall commence on
October 1. 1994 , and shall automatically terminate June 30. 1995
Thereafter, this agreement may be renewed for a successive year period by a
separate written document signed by the parties hereto. Any such renewal shall
be made subject to the availability of appropriated funds within the annual
budget of the State for the fiscal year corresponding with renewal dates This
agreement shall be for an interim period for the remainder of the current federal
fiscal year (date of signature through 6-30-95) and for the subsequent federal
fiscal year subject to appropriation of federal and state funds.
B. Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days notice
to the other party of its intention to so terminate the Agreement Unless sooner
terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall terminate at the end of the
contract period set forth above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if State
does not appropriate the funds for any fiscal year of State during the term hereof
sufficient to pay the amounts due hereunder, and State has exhausted all funds
legally available for payments due under this Agreement, State may, by giving
thirty (30) days advance written notice to Attorney, terminate this agreement
without liability to State.
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IL ASSURANCES
The county assures that:
A. The funds will be used exclusively for the purposes contained in this Agreement.
B. Funds will not be used for room and board
C Funds will not be used to supplaru; duplirnte or replace existing county funds.
D. Funds will not be used for county budget shortfalls.
III. DUTIES
A. The County agrees to perform the following duties for eligible children placed in
the following counties.fietcl
1. Conduct comprehensive assessment services to youth age 16 and over who
me eligible for Title IV-E Independent Living Services using the
assessment instrument provided.
2. Develop a written Plan for Transition to Independent Living for each
youth based on the assessment with standard program time frames
3. Provide group services, where feasible, using the standardized ALIVE/E
I%ogra:a curriculum and materials with appropriate regional
modifications.
4. Provide individualized independent living services to youth as documented
in the Plan for Transition to Independent Living.
S. Provide aftercare services for youth in the community following transition
out of foster care, including support groups where feasible.
6 Maintain appropriate case notes and quarterly progress notes according to
ALIVE/E procedures.
7. Coordination and collaboration with the regional ALIVE/E counselor,
ongoing county caseworker and ALIVE/E Program office.
8 Attend quarterly statewide ALIVE/E Program meetings in Denver,
reimbursed by the ALIVE/E Program.
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9. Provide independent living services to Division of Youth Services clients
in community placements in the region served by this agreement when
such procedures are established.
10. County Child Welfare Services Administrator, Director or designee will
meet with the State Independent Living Administrator annually to review
the agreed upon services.
III_ Assurances
A. As host county, county agrees to provide supervision of the position with other
counties served.
IV. PAYMENT
A. Funding is 100%federal No county portion required
R. The position is classified as a Caseworker III by the Merit System. Associated
costs and fringe benefits we built in as a block grant to a maumum of$15,000
for this nine month period ($20,000/year).
Y. REVIEW/MODIFICATION
This Agreement, together with the time records submitted by County pursuant hereto,
shall be reviewed at the end of the period Any modification of this Agreement shall be
in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
n ASSIGNMENT
Any submitting or assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the
other party shall be void.
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VII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. This Agreement
shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year fast above written.
Weld COUNTY
Name /& Title W. H. Webster, Chairman, Weld County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: /atis`T't M�� I�{',_
BY
N• & Title Donald D. Warden, Clerk To Board
gy /bla Deputy Clerk to Board
CO UI HUMAN SERVICES
BY
Name do Title
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BUDGET
FUNDS FOR ALIVE/E PROGRAM 100% FEDERALLY
FUNDED INDEPENDENT LIVING POSITION
Yearly amount/1.0 FTE
1.0 Caseworker III, Step 5 24,972.00
FICA 36200
Social Security 1,910.00
Health and Life 1,600.00
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28,844.00
Associated Costs/1.0 FTE
Operating (phone,supplies etc.) 2,500.00
Travel (actual @.20/mile, estimated up to) 2,500.00
Capital Outlay 100.00
Contractual 800.00
Leased Space 763.00
6,663.00
Total funds available for 12 month fiscal year/FTE = 35,507.00
Salary will be reimbursed at actual rate. Total reimbursement cannot exceed $40,000/FTE.
Consideration must be given for future salary progression in order to remain under the cap of
$40,000./FTE For the position funded as 0.5 FTE, the amount is $20,000.
Associated costs are estimates. Counties are not required to expend funds in each category. As
long as expenditures remain under amount in the Agreement and comply with Merit System
classifications, counties may direct these funds to meet the local costs of the position.
For partial years, the funds will be prorated on a monthly amount equal to 1/12 of the total
yearly amount permitted.
There is no provision for overexpenditure by the county.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
P.O. BOX
G REELEY,COLORADO 80632' Administration and Public Assistance(303)352-1551
C MEMORANDUM
Child Support(303)352-6933
O 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 O
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Service
SUBJECT: Working Agreement Between Weld County pa, tmen of Social
Services and the State Department of Soci Se vice
DATE: October 13, 1994
Attached is a Working Agreement between the Weld County Department of Social
Services and the State Department of Social Services. This Agreement
continues our present working arrangement.
The major provisions of the Agreement are as follows:
1. Provides for services under the ALIVE-E Program. These services will
lead youth who are 16 years of age into independent living.
2. Provides for 100% reimbursable funding (no County match) for one FTE
and associated overhead costs. The reimbursable amount is $35,507.00
with a reimbursement cap of $40,000.
3. Requires services for youth in Weld County.
4. Provides for a year term of October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6200.
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