HomeMy WebLinkAbout951232.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HUMAN SERVICES
AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND LARIMER COUNTY 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 the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Human Services Area Agency on Aging and Larimer
County, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, with 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 the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of
Human Services Area Agency on Aging and Larimer County, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Larimer County 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 19th day of June, A.D., 1995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WFka.COUNTY, CO
ATTEST;
Weld County Clerk to tfe,BQard
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
APPR' . D AS TO FORM:
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Dale,K. Hall, Chairman
Constance L. Harbert
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W. H. Webster
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this /544 day of lame_.-
, 19 7.Cby 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 Services Area Agency on Aging, hereinafter referred to as "AAA" and Larimer County
Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as "LCBC".
WHEREAS, AAA is a public non-profit agency which provides LTC Ombudsman
services to Weld County adults 60 years of age and older who reside in Weld County nursing
homes and personal care boarding homes and
WHEREAS, LCBC is the governing Board for Larimer County which includes the
Department of Human Development and the Larimer County Office on Aging, hereinafter
referred to as "LCOOA", is a unit of the Larimer County Department of Human Development
and provides Ombudsman services to all Larimer County adults 60 years and older who reside in
Larimer County nursing homes and personal care boarding homes, and
WHEREAS, the AAA and LCOOA desire to provide reciprocal Ombudsman services
when services are needed.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. Based upon a previously established protocol (attached), the AAA and LCOOA will
utilize the others' Ombudsman services when the Ombudsman is out of the office for
an extended period of time, (i.e., vacation, sick leave) not to exceed four (4) weeks.
2. The rate of reimbursement by LCOOA and AAA will be $15.00 per hour, including
travel time. Mileage will be reimbursed at .25 cents per mile.
3. The LCOOA and AAA will respond to all complaints within five (5) working days
(except for emergency situations in which a response is due within twenty-four (24)
hours).
4. The LCOOA and AAA will provide a written report regarding complaints received,
clearly outlining the complaint and outcome within 10 working days after the
resolution of the complaint.
5. The LCOOA and AAA understand that periodic evaluations of the activities
conducted under this Agreement and ongoing monitoring of the performance of
LCOOA and AAA will be conducted to ensure that quality services are being
_ provided as directed in the care plan.
6. Any changes, including increases or decreases of amount of compensation for agreed
upon services, shall be incorporated in written amendments to the Agreement.
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7. The project will be carried out in accordance with federal program and fiscal
regulations, the policies established for grants by State Agency, and the terms and
conditions of the project application approved by AAA and LCOOA making this
award of funds, specifically abiding by the dollar amounts as shown in the budget by
program and cost categories.
8. No portion of the 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 created a duty of care with respect to any
persons not a party to this Agreement.
9. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create any obligations on the part of
the County of Weld or Larimer, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in each succeeding year.
10. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of the Agreement is
for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect
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, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrases might be declared to
be unconstitutional or invalid.
11. This Agreement is in effect for the period commencing with execution and ending 2
years after that date.
12. This Agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party. This
Agreement shall be terminated immediately in the event of loss of funding for this
program by either party.
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BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY AREA ACENCY ON AGING
AND LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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PROTOCOL FOR ACTIVATING OMBUDSMAN PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT
1. The agreement will be activated when complaints needing immediate attention arise. Types
of complaints include:
a. life -threatening situations, responses to which will be coordinated with the
corresponding county's Adult Protective Services (APS) unit.
b. involuntary discharge of any LTC resident
c. other complaints as appropriate after discussion with the referring staff member
2. Requests for reciprocal services will be transacted by phone as soon as there is a need for
such services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day,
month, and year first written.
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BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY AREA ACENCY ON AGING
AND LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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WELD COUNTY:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Dale K. Hall, Chairman ‘//9/95 -
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
LARIMER COUNTY:
RESOURCES
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ATTEST:
P
;kman, Executive Director
"b leld County Clerk to the Board
By:
BE'ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Ginny Rile
ATTEST:
Executive Di} for
Larimer County Clerk and Recorder and
Clerk to the Board
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ATTESTING TO BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURES ONLY
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WED BY:
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ADMIERVICES MANAGER
DATE '7 - 19 i
COLORADO
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Dale K. Hall, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners June 15, 1995
To Date
Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Resources
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Purchase of Service Agreement with Larimer County Board of
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Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Services Agreement between
the Weld County Division of Human Resources' Area Agency on Aging and the
Larimer County Board of Commissioners. The Agreement provides for
coverage of Long Term Care Ombudsman services by either party when the
ombudsman from either county is out of the office for an extended period
of time.
This is agreement provides back up for both counties when serious
situations arise in nursing homes or personal care boarding homes that
mustbe addressed immediately.
The rate of reimbursement for both parties will be $15.00 per hour,
including travel time. Mileage will be reimbursed at .25 cents per mile.
If you have questions, please telephone me or Linda Piper at 353-3816.
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