HomeMy WebLinkAbout930025.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN FENWC AND WELD MENTAL
HEALTH CENTER 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 Purchase of Services Agreement
between Family Educational Network of Weld County and Weld Mental Health Center,
commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 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, that the Purchase of Services Agreement between Family
Educational Network of Weld County and Weld Mental Health Center 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 4th day of January, A.D. , 1993, nunc pro
tunc December 1, 1992.
,/ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ( A ;� /.�/� WELD OUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
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Deputy Clerk to the Board W. H. ebster, em Pro-
APPROVED AS T FORM: �� �,�y
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County Attorney Dale K. Hall
arbara J. Kirkmeye
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 28th day of December, 1992, 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 Resources' Family Educational Network of Weld County, hereinafter referred
to as "FENWC." and Weld Mental Health Center, hereinafter referred to as "Mental
Health."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, FENWC is required to provide therapeutic services for Head Start
children, and
WHEREAS, FENWC wishes to provide consultation services to parents of Head
Start children, and
WHEREAS, Mental Health has the staff and facilities to provide such
services, and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish an on-going policy for the provision
of services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the mutual benefits, responsibilities,
and considerations set forth herein, the parties hereto covenant and agree as
follows:
1. Scope and Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the amount, terms, and
conditions of a Purchase of Service Agreement between FENWC and
Mental Health.
2. Services to be Provided:
Mental Health agrees to perform the following services for FENWC:
a. Provide up to six (6) hours of therapy time on a weekly basis
to Head Start children, their families and staff. Therapy
will be provided at the FENWC facility. Time allotted willbe
2 1/2 hours in the afternoon and 1 hour for consultation with
the Health Coordinator.
b. Provide up to twenty (20) hours of consultation time on a
monthly basis to FENWC and parents of the Head Start children.
Consultation will be provided at the FENWC facility.
c. Observe those children in the classroom before initiating
therapy and consult with the teaching staff and parents
(families) of the children receiving therapy, priortizing the
need of services.
d. Set up therapy and consultation schedules with FENWC. FENWC
will contact parents 24 hours prior to appointment to ensure
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attendance at sessions, FENWC will then advise therapist of
the parents status.
e. Inform parents of their child's individualized plan content,
times of therapy sessions and child's progress.
f. Provide training to FENWC employees on a monthly basis, with
a (minimum of 2 hours per month) .
g. Mental Health will give written progress reports on each child
receiving therapy, on a monthly basis.
3. Reimbursement for Services Provided:
a. Mental Health will submit an itemized statement to FENWC on a
monthly basis for the therapy and consultation provided.
b. Mental Health will be reimbursed for up to twenty-four (24) hours of
therapy and twenty-four (24) hours of consultation per month at the
rate of $60.00 per hour.d
c. Mental Health will not be reimbursed for mileage to and from the
FENWC facility.
d. Mental Health will bill Medicaid and private insurance companies and
credit FENWC for payments made. Medicaid numbers and insurance
information shall be provided to Mental Health at the time of the
set appointment.
4. Provision of Space:
FENWC will provide an appointment and suitable area for the provision of
treatment and consultation services by Mental Health.
5. Term of Agreement:
The term of this Agreement is from December 1, 1992 through November 30,
1993. This Agreement shall be subject to review and renewal by the
parties annually.
6. Termination of Agreement:
Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving thirty
(30) calendar days written notice to the other party. Termination may
also result automatically upon loss of federal funding to Head Start.
7. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
parties.
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12. Assurances:
a. The Mental Health agrees that it is an independent contractor and
that its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of
Weld County, and therefore are not entitled to any employee benefits
as Weld County employees, as a result of the execution of this
Agreement.
b. FENWC, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers and
employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused
by any negligent acts or omissions of Mental Health, its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing this Agreement. Mental
Health, its officers and employees, shall not be held liable for
injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of
FENWC, or its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing
functions as described in this Agreement. Mental Health shall
provide adequate liability and worker's compensation insurance for
all of its employees, volunteers agents engaged in the performance
of this Agreement, as required by the Colorado Worker's Compensation
Act. Likewise, FENWC, by and through the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, shall provide adequate liability and workers'
compensation insurance for all employees of FENWC engaged in the
performance of this Agreement.
c. 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.
d. Mental Health understands that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld County
Division of Human Resources and the results provided to the Weld
County Board of Commissioners.
e. Mental Health and FENWC assure compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of
race, creed, color, sex, handicap, or national origin be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WELD MENTAL HEALTH
Constance L. Harbert, Chairperson Dale F. Peterson, MSW, MHA
0/%1/23 Executive Director
WELD COUNT/ DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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Exec Director
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WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
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Deputy Clerk to the Board- , ',
ATTESTING TO BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURES ONLY
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