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HomeMy WebLinkAbout971153.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 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 the Immunization Action Plan Contract Amendment #1 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 Health Department, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, commencing July 1, 1997, and ending December 31, 1997, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said amendment, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment, 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 Immunization Action Plan Contract Amendment #1 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 Health Department, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 18th day of June, A.D., 1997. APP' a • • AS T• • • RM: unty Atto ney CC: ff�;ST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD OUNTY, CO RADO Georg Baxter, Chair stance L. Harf�e ro-Tem Dale K. Hall / Barbara J. Kirkmeyer W. H. Webster 971153 HL0023 DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY NUMBER 26000 --FHA CONTRACT ROUTING NUMBER 98-07219 CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 THIS AMENDMENT, made this 1st day of May, 1997 by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Department of Public Health and Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80222-1530 hereinafter referred to as the State, and Weld County Health Department, 1517 16th Avenue Court, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 hereinafter referred to as the Contractor. WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment in Fund Number 100, APPR code 351, Contract Encumbrance Number FHA EPI9605174; and WHEREAS, the State and Distance Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has received additional funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for an Immunization Action Plan to increase and enhance the availability of age -appropriate immunizations for children; and WHEREAS, the parties entered into a contract dated September 25, 1995, Contract Encumbrance Number EPI9605174, Contract Routing Number 96-05174, as amended by Change Order Letter No. 1, routing number 97-05233, and Renewal Letter No. 1, routing number 97-06363, herinafter referred to as "Original Contract" whereby contractor was to provide certain services to the State; and WHEREAS, it is the intension of the State to increase the Original Contract, EPI9605174 as amended, by Sixty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($68,000.00) to a new total of One Hundred Sixty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($168,000.00) for the provision of additional services for the time period between July 1, 1997 and December 31, 1997. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that for and in consideration of their mutual promises to each other, hereinafter stated, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Consideration for this amendment to the original contract, Contract Encumbrance number EPI9605174, Contract Routing number 96-05174, dated September 25, 1995, as amended, consists of the payments which shall be made pursuant to this agreement and the promises and agreements herein set forth. Page 1 of 4 Pages 2. It is expressly agreed by the parties that this contract is supplemental to the original contract EPI9605174, routing number 96-05174 dated September 25, 1995, as amended, which is, by this reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and is attached hereto as Attachment A. All terms, conditions, and provisions of the Original Contract, unless specifically modified herein, are to apply to this Amendment as though they were expressly rewritten, incorporated, and included herein. 3. It is agreed that the original contract EPI9605174, as amended, between the State of Colorado and the Weld County Health Department, shall be, and is hereby modified, altered, and changed in the following respects only: A. By adding to the Original Contract, EPI9605174, as amended , the following paragraph and budget: 14. The following budget shall govern the expenditure of funds for the period between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 1997 by the Contractor as well as the subsequent reimbursement by the State. Transfer of funds from one line item to another must have written approval by the State: Personnel for two (2) full time nurses (includes fringe and indirect) Personnel for Tracking Secretary (includes fringe and indirect) Travel to Immunization Agencies Overnight trips Total (January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997) $ 74,540.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 5,460.00 $100,000.00 The following budget shall govern the expenditure of the additional funds pursuant to this amendment for the period between July 1, 1997 and December 31, 1997. Two (2) Full Time IAP Public Health Nurses Salary (to include Fringe and Indirect): Travel to Immunization Agencies: Overnight Trips: Other Total (July 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997) Grand Total Page 2 of 4 Pages $ 61,000.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 68,000.00 $168,000.00 B. By adding to the original contract, EPI9605174, as amended, the following paragraphs: 15. One (I) Weld County Health Department Public Health Nurse Coordinator will continue to provide technical assistance to public health agencies identified as still lagging behind at less than 80% vaccination coverage levels, The IAP nurse will also be part of the Immunization Technical Assistance Team (ITAT). Interventions will focus on working with clinic staff to identify immunization barriers; and then, designing and implementing quality improvement activities (AFIX, reminder/recall and computerized tracking), including regular periodic technical assistance visits to ensure progress. Contractor will ensure that adequate travel funds and long distance phone call services are available to fulfill this objective. 16. Under the direction of the Weld County Health Department Nurse Coordinator described above, and with the cooperation of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Program, two (2) full time nurses will work with clinic staff to identify immunization barriers, then design and implement quality improvement activities (AFIX, reminder recall and computerized tracking), including regular periodic technical assistance visits to ensure progress. Furthermore, these nurses will assist in developing relationships with private sector providers. One of these nurses will work in the Eastern plains of Colorado (in the vicinity of the Weld County Health Department), and one nurse will be located in the western slope of Colorado (to be decided between: Mesa County Health Department, Delta County Health Department, and San Juan Basin Health Department). The term of this project is July 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997. 4. The effective date of this amendment is May 30, 1997, but in no event shall be deemed valid until approved by the State Controller or such assistant as he may designate. 5. Except for the "General Provisions" and "Special Provisions", in the event of any conflict, inconsistency, variance, or contradiction between the provisions of this amendment and any of the provisions of the Original Contract EPI9605174, the provisions of this amendment shall in all respects supersede, govern and control. The "Special Provisions" shall always be controlling over other provisions in the contract or amendments. The representations in the Special Provisions concerning the absence of bribery or corrupt influences and personal interest of State employees are presently reaffirmed. 6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE PAYABLE AFTER THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ARE CONTINGENT UPON FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE BEING APPROPRIATED, BUDGETED, AND OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE. 7. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL NOT BE DEEMED VALID UNTIL IT SHALL HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE CONTROLLER OF THE STATE OF COLORADO OR SUCH ASSISTANT AS HE MAY DESIGNATE. Page 3 of 4 Pages IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this amendment on the day first above written, Contractor: Weld County. Colorado (Full L gal Name) (Signa of Individual) 06/18/97 George E. Baxter (Name of Individual) Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners Position (Title) 84-6000813 Federal Employ_ I.D. Number Political Subdivision must er . explanation from the WELD COULTH,DEPARTI4,ENT BY: LE, M.S.E.H. DIRECTOR State of Colorado Roy Romer, Go ienor y Executive Director Department of Public Health and Environment APPROVALS ATTORNEY GENERAL: By: I hereby certify this to be CONTROLLEtRle and exact copy of the original. By: By Program Approval: L.A. Koleski, Jr., Fis Environmental Epid Page 4 of 4 Pages Officer, Di ase Control and iology Division 601114, 'live. COLORADO mEmoRAnuum George Baxter, Chairman To Board of County Commissioners From Subject: Date John Pickle, Director, Health Department Amendment to Immunization Action Plan Contract June 12, 1997 l:'_Cni_,��/^//� eysitcs Enclosed for Board approval is Amendment #1 to the Immunization Action Plan Contract between the Weld County Health Department and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This amendment provides funding for the Health Department to employ two additional full-time temporary nurses who will function as advisors to Colorado eastern plains and western slope public health agencies for improving the immunization status of children living in those areas. These two temporary nurses will work under the direction of Rosemary Spence, the Weld County Health Department nurse who is the coordinator of the Immunization Action Plan. For these services, WCHD will be reimbursed an amount not to exceed $68,000 for the salary, fringe benefits, travel and other operating expenses for two temporary nurses for the time period July 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997. This program continues to focus on a critical public health population, and Health Department staff recommends your approval of this amendment. Enclosure 971153 Hello