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HomeMy WebLinkAbout921201.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND STANLEY C. PEEK 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 Weld County Department of Social Services and Stanley C. Peek, commencing January 1, 1993, and ending December 31, 1993, with the 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 Weld County Department of Social Services and Stanley C. Peek be, and hereby is, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 21st day of December, A.D. , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Lyn H1 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO the d � Weld County Clerk to the Board Ge e Kenn dy, Chairman BY: Deputy Clerk o the Board Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem APPROVED AS 0 FORM: C. W. Kirin 2 County Attorney Gor . a ~ ) W. H. ebs er 921201 cccnnilr c_c. ; Ss ? n< RECEIVED 12°2 DEC I I P{ 2: 23 # WELD County Contract Number Department of Social Services (State Use Only) CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES { ) Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement (FORM CSE-1) {A Purchase of Legal Services Agreement. (FORM CSE-2) ( ) Purchase of Services Agreement. (FORM CSE-3) ( ) Renewal of Agreement (FORM CSE-5) —, Was this Agreement competitively procured? { } Yes Date Procured {x} No (Attach Waiver of Competitive Procurement for IV-D Agreements form (CSE-41)) This agreement Is executed as of / / by and between STANLEY C. PEEK (hereinafter "Contractor") and the WELD County Department of Social Services (hereinafter"Department"); This Agreement shall be In effect from 01 / 01 / 93 through 12 / 31 / 93 and shall not exceed twelve(12)months. The Department,under Part 0 of Title 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 paternity 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. Scope of Services Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s) eligible for IV-D services in compliance with Exhibit I 'Scope of Services',a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference. CSE 1,CSE-2,CSE-,CSE-5(REVISED 1091) 9n1.2,01 • CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SER :S PAGE 2 2. Personnel The Contractor shall identify in Exhibit II'Computation of Personnel Costs for Services"all personnel by title who provide services pursuant to this Agreement. A copy of Exhibit II is attached and incorporated by reference. The addition or deletion of personnel listed in Exhibit II 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 Social Services,or designee. The new Exhibit II must comply with the requirements of this paragraph two(2). 3. Payment a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit III, 'Agreement Budget', a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference. The Agreement Budget shall establish the maximum reimbursement which will be paid from combined county, and Federal funds during the duration of this agreement b. The Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly billing to the Department for all costs incurred pursuant to Exhibit I of this Agreement in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Social Services. Billings shall be submitted on Form 5310.211,Statement of Monthly Amounts Due for Child Support Enforcement and Paternity Determination. The Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings and Form 5310.211 to the Department no later than the fifteenth(15)day of the month following the month the cost was incurred. Billings,including the Form 5310.211, must be signed by the Contractor. Failure to submit monthly billings and Form 5310.211 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 the Department upon receipt of such itemized billings as follows: 1) Personal Services - Actual costs (wages or salaries and employee benefits) determined by multiplying the number of hours worked by the Attorney and his/her 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 responsibilities shall substantiate billings. For staff providing part-time services under the Agreement, time sheets documenting all time used working on IV-D cases shall substantiate billings. 2) Operating Expenses - (applicable to Cooperative Reimbursement Agreements only) Operating expenses include supplies, materials, equipment, printing, reproduction, rent, normal telephone charges,utilities,repairs and maintenance. Charges for operating expenses shall be substantiated by an allocation method distributing costs equitably to all units of the District, County or City Attorneys office. 3) Nonlegal 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. 4) 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 made mandatory by the Department such charges shall be reimbursed. 6) Specific actual expenses-Other costs related to providing services under 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. 921201 CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SER S 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 party upon written notice of at least thirty(30)days citing reason(s)for termination. Upon such termination,the Contractor shall furnish 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. Equipment 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. 9. 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. 921.2U?1 CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SEh...:ES PAGE 4 11. Compliance with Applicable Laws The Contractor shall at all times during the execution of this Agreement strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and implementing regulations as they currently exist and may hereafter be amended. This includes protection of the confidentiality of all recipient/applicant records,papers, documents,tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to this agreement. The Contractor acknowledges that the laws include Title IV(Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations),and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Education Amendments of 1972,and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting 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.,made as a result of this agreement shall acknowledge the support provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Social Services. 13. Subcontracts No subcontract shall be made by the Contractor with any other party for furnishing any services contracted for without the prior written consent and approval of the Department For services provided under any subcontract,the Contractor shall be responsible for contract performance and compliance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Contractor shall 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 will allow for an accurate 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 realistic means for establishing satisfactory levels of performance and for recognizing performance which is above the expected level for reward/incentive purposes or for initiating corrective action if performance has fallen below the standard. Performance Standards shall 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 the Contractor, as identified in Exhibit II, 'Computation of Personnel Costs for Services'. Governmental functions provided in support of the child support enforcement program by individuals other than those identified in Exhibit II are not the responsibility of the Contractor except for acceptance or rejection of the work product of such individuals. 16. Special Attorney(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 terms of this agreement. Upon such a determination,the Department is authorized to hire a'special'attorney to fulfill and complete such duties. The special attorney shall be given and act under the same powers as the Contractor hired under this agreement The special attorney shall receive payment for services from the Contractor under the terms of this agreement with the requirement 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 on behalf of other County Departments when authorized by the Department. 921201 CSE•AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 5 The Department and 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 Deportment of Social Services,or his/her designee;however,the State of Colorado,the Colorado Department of Social Services,the Executive Director,or hisser designee, are not parties to this agreement Lo ty Drec or litt 111O"2 1a"2 • {,e/2.-a,-9 2- q. Lontractor Date em ty coat oi Da_= Commissioners ' Type Name,Address,and Phone Number. (of Contracror) za,AQ1,2,/qA STANLEY C . PEEK emcer, ,au ATTORNEY AT LAW Commissioners ' GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA SUITE 330 GREELEY, CO 80631 303-352-8611 yi* / /�2/[qa Memcer, �aur(ry eoa�c Jar:: Commissioners' h d l 14bp/h, cer, e ^ unty doaro of cap Commissioners • APPROVED: STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romer, Governor e unty do t Date Commissioners' Executive uuectortor Designee) Date Colorado Department of Soda] 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. 921.2"1 CSE-AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 6 EXHLBr I SCOPE OF SERVICES Services which may be included in all Cooperative and Purchase of Legal Services Agreements(Does not apply for Purchase of Services agreements): A. { x ) PARENTAGE DETERMINATION -activities related to determining the parentage of dependent children. B. { x ) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEGAL OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT- activities related to determining an absent parents legal obligation, both financially and medically, to support his or her dependent children; including paternity determination when necessary and modification of court orders when appropriate. { x } ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT - activities related to determining an absent parents support obligation,including methods and terns of payment D. { x ) UNREIMBURSEDPUBLICASSISTANCE-activities related to establishing and collecting unreimbursed publ it assistance owed to the State of Colorado. E. { } URESA(Colorado Initiating)-activities related to the initiation of child support enforcement reciprocal support actions. If a private attorney provides these services, the county must submit with the Agreement, proof of deputation of the private attorney by the District Attorney. F. ( ) URESA(Colorado Responding)-activities related to the processing of child sucxrt enforcement reciprocal support actions initiated by other jurisdictions. If a private attorney provides these services, the county must submit proof,with the Agreement,of deputation of the private attorney by the District Attorney. G. { x } ENFORCEMENT-activities to enforce the collection of support including, but no;limited to, obtaining wage assignments,obtaining judgments,executing post-judgment remedies(such as continuing wage garnishments, and property liens). H. { ) REPORTING - activities related to providing statistical fiscal, and other records necessary for reporting and accountability as required by the State Department and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. !. ( ) INTAKE-activities associated with initial child support case opening and information collection. J. ( ) LOCATE-activities associated with locating an absent parent and locating the assets of an absent parent K. ( x) FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT-activities related to determining an absent parents ability to provide support. L ( ) COLLECTION -activities related to monitoring support payments. M. { } INVESTIGATION - activities related to investigation necessary to accomplish child support enforcement functions. 9212!"1 CSE - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 7 EXHIBIT II COMPUTATION OF PERSONNEL 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 number of his/her hours to be charged under this agreement, and estimated expenses. Actual Hourly Estimated Estimated Title Rate Hours Expenses Attorney $75.00 66 $ 4950.00 B. Personnel List the official title of all personnel who 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 Estimated 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 rate or a specified dollar amount for each service provided. Expenses are determined by multiplying the rate developed by the estimated number of hours or estimated number of services to be provided. D. Total Personnel or Services Expenses $4,950.00 9212(1 CSE - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES PAGE 8 EXHIBIT III AGREEMENT BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993 1. Personnel or Services Expenses, including employee benefits. $ 4,950.00 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 921201 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. Thomas 0. David, 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 log of cases worked and time sheets for auditing and billing purposes. Itemized monthly billings and Form 531.211 shall be submitted to the Department no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the month following the month the cost was incurred. 921201 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES P.O. BOX GREELEY,COLORADO 80 806322 Administration and Public Assistance(303)352-1551 WILD Child Support(303)352-6933 C Protective and Youth Services(303)352-1923 OFood Stamps(303)356-3850 FAX(303)353-5215 COLORADO TO: George Kennedy, Chairman, Weld County Board o£ Co loner FROM: Judy l A. nDirector, Social Service \ �� SUBJECT: Child Support Enforcement Agreement Be w n t,,ddYYe W d C unty Department of Social Services and Stanley Peek DATE: December 15, 1992 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 1/1/93 through 12/31/93. 2. The maximum reimbursement amount is $5,000. 3. Mr. Peek will provide legal representation in matters of Child Support Enforcement if a conflict of interest exists for the Weld County Attorney's office. If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6200. JAG:jac Enclosure CSOCA �� 921201 Hello