HomeMy WebLinkAbout961229.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE WORKING AGREEMENT FOR ALIVE/E INDEPENDENT LIVING
PROGRAM BETWEEN SOCIAL SERVICES AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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
Independent Living 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 July 1, 1996, and
ending June 30, 1997, 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 Independent Living 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 Chair 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 July, A.D., 1996, nunc pro tunc July 1, 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Ali mat ,{ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer,hair,
'ca' ' O) t'.o ty Clerk to the Board
FXC rge E.. Baxter, P -Te
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1.1\m, eputy Cler to the Board -
Dale K. Hall
APPR AS TO FOR ���jyy� ikiL t-c
onstance L. Harbert
• /ty Attorney
W. H. Webster
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WORKING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of July 1996, 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 Human 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:
TERM
A. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall commence
on July 1. 1996 . And shall automatically terminate June 30, 1997.
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 June 30, 1997) 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 anyfiscal year of the State
during the term hereof sufficient to pay the amounts due hereunder, and State
has exhausted all funds legally available for payment due under this
Agreement, State may, by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to
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Attorney, terminate this Agreement without liability to State.
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II. 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 supplant, duplicate, or replace existing County funds.
D. Funds will not be used for County budget shortfalls.
HI. DUTIES
A. The County agrees to perform the following duties for eligible children placed in the
following counties: Weld
1. Conduct comprehensive assessment services to youth, age 16 and over,
who are 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
Program 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.
5. Provide aftercare services for youth in the community following transition
out offoster care, including support groups where feasible.
6. Maintain appropriate case notes and quarterly progress notes according to
ALIVE/E procedures.
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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 meeting in Denver, reimbursed
by the ALIVE/E Program.
9. Provide independent living services to Division of Youth Services clients in
community placements in the region served by this agreement.
10. County Child Welfare Services Administrator, Director, or designee will
meet with the State Independent Living Administrator quarterly to review the
agreed upon services.
IV. ASSURANCES
A. As host county, County agrees to provide supervision in consultation with other
counties served.
V. PAYMENT
A. Funding is 100%federal. No county portion required.
B. The position is classified as a Caseworker III. Associated costs and fringe benefits
are built in as a block grant to a maximum for$29,999 for this twelve month period
($40,000/year).
C. Reimbursement shall be for actual expenses.
VI 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.
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VII ASSIGNMENT
Any submitting or assignment of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the
other party shall be void.
VIII 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
first above written.
WELD COUNTY
By d .. :/ ti Date: 07/P7/616
Barbara Ki meyer, Ch.
z `Weld County Board of Commissioners
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Donald D. Warden
Clerk to the Board
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By: Date: 67//7/96
Shelly K. i i er
Deputy Clerk to the Board
By: Date: 7/15/9
rild W re Manage
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' BUDGET
FUNDS FOR ALIVE/E PROGRAM 100% FEDERALLY
FUNDED INDEPENDENT LIVING POSITION
Yearly amount/2 PTE Tracy Cvndl
.5 Caseworker III, Step II- Cyndi $17,100 $15,100
.5 Caseworker III, Step 12 - Tracy
FICA 70 60
Social Security 1,135 1,005
Health and Life 1 135 1.100
$19,440 $17,265
Associated Costs/2 PTE
Operating (phone, supplies, etc.) $2,500
Travel (actual @ .20/mile, estimated up to) 2,500
Capital Outlay 100
Contractual 800
Leased Space 763
$6,663
Total funds available for 12 month fiscal year/FTE = $35,507
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 over expenditure by the County.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
P.O. BOX A
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551
C Child S Support(970) 352-6933
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Protective and Youth Services (970) 352-1923
Food Stamps (970) 356-3850
COLORADO Fax (970) 353-5215
July 12, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services Q
RE: ALIVE/E Independent Living Program Contr. t
Enclosed for Board approval is an ALIVE/E Independent Living Program Contract between the Weld
County Department of Social Services and the Colorado Department of Human Services. This
contract provides for personnel and associated costs to continue to operate the ALIVE/E Program.
The major provisions of the Contract are as follows:
1. The term of the Contract is July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
2. Total reimbursement cannot exceed $40,000. These funds are 100% federal resources.
3. The program targets youth who are ages 16 and over and who require independent living
services.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6200.
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