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RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR HEALTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR HISPANIC
ELDERS BETWEEN HUMAN SERVICES AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND CATHOLIC
CHARITIES NORTHERN 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 an Agreement for Health Education
Conference for Hispanic Elders 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 Human Services
Area Agency on Aging, and Catholic Charities Northern, commencing January 20, 1996, and ending
December 31, 1996, 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, that the Agreement for Health Education Conference for Hispanic Elders 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 Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and Catholic Charities
Northern 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 22nd day of January, A.D., 1996, nunc pro tuns January 20, 1996.
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WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
AGREEMENT FOR HEALTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR HISPANIC ELDERS
This agreement made and entered into, by and between WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES'
AREA AGENCY ON AGING, an agency of Weld County Government, hereinafter called "AAA"
and CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN, hereinafter called "CATHOLIC CHARITIES."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, AAA develops and administers an Area Plan for a comprehensive and coordinated
system of services; and
WHEREAS, AAA has responsibility under the Older Americans Act to provide health promotion
and disease prevention services to elderly who are socially and economically in need; and
WHEREAS,health is usually ranked as the greatest problem and fear that Hispanic elderly face; and
WHEREAS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES has extensive experience delivering services to Hispanic
elders in Weld County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
1. Engagement of Contractor. AAA hereby retains CATHOLIC CHARITIES and CATHOLIC
CHARITIES hereby accepts engagement by AAA upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
2. Term. Subject to the provisions contained herein, the term of Agreement shall commence
on January 20, 1996 and shall automatically terminate on December 31, 1996.
3. One-Time Nature of Agreement. This award is made for the period of time stated in the
Agreement. This Agreement in no way implies further funding.
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4. Scope of Work. CATHOLIC CHARITIES will provide a one (1) day conference for 120
seniors for 720 units of health promotion and their families with an emphasis on the health
needs of Hispanic seniors. The conference will provide workshops, speakers, and health
screenings concentrating on the health issues of diabetes, nutrition, prescritption drugs
cancer, exercise and hypertension or other topics of interest.
An extensive outreach program will be conducted through CATHOLIC CHARITIES'
existing Outreach Unit to elders 60 years and older.
5. Reimbursement. AAA agrees to reimburse CATHOLIC CHARITIES for all eligible project
costs up to but not exceeding the sum of$2,200. AAA shall pay CATHOLIC CHARITIES
within thirty (30) days from receipt of the AAA Monthly Financial Report.
6. Project Income. CATHOLIC CHARITIES agrees to document and report any project
income received as a result of this Agreement.
7. Reports. CATHOLIC CHARITIES agrees to keep records and make reports on the forms
required by the AAA and in accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Colorado and
the Aministration on Aging.
8. Monitoring. CATHOLIC CHARITIES agrees that AAA is required to conduct periodic
evaluations of the activities conducted under the Agreement and to monitor on an ongoing
basis the performance of CATHOLIC CHARITIES.
9. Collaboration. CATHOLIC CHARITIES agrees to utilize and coordinate with existing
community services such as local senior centers, health care providers, social service
agencies, churches, senior housing, meals on wheels programs, and senior information and
referral services.
10. Confidentiality. CATHOLIC CHARITIES and AAA agree not to disclose any personal or
privileged information to third parties without first obtaining the written consent of the senior
or responsible party thereof, unless otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.
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11. Termination. Either CATHOLIC CHARITIES or AAA may terminate this agreement with
or without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Termination
may also result automatically upon loss of Federal Funding to AAA.
2. Assurances.
a. CATHOLIC CHARITIES agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its
officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County
employees as a result of the execution of the Agreement.
b. Weld County,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers and
employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent
acts or omissions of CATHOLIC CHARITIES,or it employees,volunteers,or agents
while performing functions as described in the Agreement. CATHOLIC
CHARITIES shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent
act or omissions of Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing the Agreement.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES shall provide workers' compensation insurance for all
employees of CATHOLIC CHARITIES engaged in the performance of the
Agreement, as required by the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Likewise,
AAA, by and through the Board of Weld County Commissioners, shall provide
adequate liability and workers' compensation insurance for all of its employees,
volunteers and agents 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. CATHOLIC CHARITIES understands that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by AAA and the results provided
to the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
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e. CATHOLIC CHARITIES and AAA 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
or national origin,be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the day first written
above.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN
COMMISSIONERS /
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair 71 /,I2M, rnie Giron, Executive Director
WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
SERVICES AGING
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COLORADO F.omWalter J. Speckman . Executive Director Human Services
Subject: Area Agency on Aging 1996 Purchase of Service Agreements
Enclosed for Board approval are eight (8) Purchase of Services Agreements with local agencies
to provide services as specified in the Area Agency 1996 Annual Plan. Due to a five percent
budget cut at the federal level, service provider contracts reflect the same five percent cut in
comparison to contracts implemented in FY 1995.
The following agreements, unless otherwise amended, will be in effect from January 2, 1996
through December 31. 1996.
• Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Meals on
Wheels for $26,885 to purchase 24,650 meals for 100 homebound elderly.
• Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Catholic
Charities Northern for $20,000 to purchase 1.900 units of outreach services to 140
isolated and homebound Hispanic elderly and of Weld County to help them gain access
to needed services.
4!� III 0Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area agency on Aging and Catholic
11harities Northern for $2,200 to plan and implement a day long healthy lifestyles
conference for Weld County Hispanic elders.
• Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Eldergarden for
$13,950 to purchase 16,000 units of adult day care for 85 participants.
• Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and RVNA for
$21,175 for 2,377 units of home health care for 57 persons.
• Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Employment
Development. Inc. (a non profit agency of the Weld Mental Health Center) for $22,550 to
provide 1,473 contact units of peer counseling to 90 elders. w,
• .Purchase of Services Agreement with North Colorado Medical Center Foundation
Seniors are Special Program for$9,500 for 1000 units of in-home respite care for 15
elders and their families.
• Purchase of Services Agreement with Charles J. Connell, Attorney at Law for $5000 to
provide legal consultation and representation for the Senior Legal Aide Program.
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