HomeMy WebLinkAbout971497.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
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 for
Regional Health Services 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 County of Larimer, Department of Health and Environment, commencing
July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998, 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 Purchase of Services Agreement for Regional Health Services
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
County of Larimer, Department of 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 agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 28th day of July, A.D., 1997, nunc pro tuns July 1, 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD OUNTY, COORADO
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PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this .71.617111 day of 9u1-tg-- , 1997, 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 Health Department, hereinafter referred to as "Weld
County", and Larimer Department of Health and Environment, hereinafter referred to as "Larimer
County".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Weld County and Larimer County are allocated funds from the state pursuant to section 25-
1-516, Colorado Revised Statutes 1963, for use in supporting local health services, and
WHEREAS, the State provides support on a per capita basis for regional health services, and
WHEREAS, Weld County and Larimer County desire to share regional services in environmental health
and community health services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein, the
parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. TERM
This Agreement shall be in effect for the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Larimer County will provide, when requested, technical services to Weld County in the areas
of insect and rodent control training and consultation, industrial hygiene training and consultation.
b. Larimer County and Weld County will share environmental equipment when appropriate.
c. Larimer County and Weld County will work cooperatively on regional air and water
problems.
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d. Larimer County and Weld County will work cooperatively on regional encephalitis
surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and control methods. Protocol will be followed to help facilitate the
regional effort. The annual plan will be reviewed and evaluated prior to each year's mosquito season.
e. Larimer County and Weld County will provide environmental health services to each other
during disasters and environmental emergencies.
f. Larimer County and Weld County will share program and activity information, procedures
and protocols regarding environmental health and community health services.
g. Larimer County and Weld County will share resources in the area of health education. The
resources will include workshops, exchange of inservices and educational materials.
h. Weld County will provide annual inspections for 17 personal care boarding homes in Larimer
County. Weld County will also provide complaint investigations for these facilities in Larimer County.
i. Larimer County and Weld County will meet, at least quarterly, to discuss progress and
effectiveness of the regional effort.
3. FUNDING
a. Larimer County will reimburse Weld County for laboratory services on a cost basis for the
term of the Agreement.
4. ASSURANCES
a. Larimer County and Weld County agree that both are independent contractors, and officers
and employees of each county do not become employees of the other and are not entitled to any
employee benefits as employees of the other county as the result of the execution of this Agreement.
b. Weld County, the Board of 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 Larimer County,
the Board of Health, or its employees, volunteers, or agents while performing contractual duties which
did not have written approval of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. Larimer County shall
defend and hold harmless Weld County, the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, its officers and
employees, volunteers, and agents. Larimer County shall provide Worker's Compensation insurance for
all its employees engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the Colorado Worker's
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Compensation Act. Larimer County, its officers and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or
damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of Weld County, or its employees, volunteers, or
agents while performing contractual duties which did not have written approval of Larimer County
Board of Health. Weld County shall defend and hold harmless Larimer County, the Board of Health, its
officers and employees, volunteers, and agents. Weld county shall provide Worker's Compensation
insurance for all it employees engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the
Colorado Worker's Compensation Act.
c. No officer, member, or employees 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. Weld County and Larimer County assure that each will comply 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 or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Agreement.
e. No portion of this 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.
f. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County
of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
g. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this 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, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases might be declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid.
5. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
a. All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
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6. ASSIGNMENT
a. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal
representative, and assigns. Larimer County and Weld County may not assign any of their rights or
obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
a. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in Paragraph 5 herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the day, month,
and year first above written.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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George E. Baxter (VAe/9'1) Adrienne LeBailly, M.D.
Chairman Director
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ATTEST:';* Co ty 'k k o the Board Approved by:
IA< �� � k11 al/ � • ' / Weld County Health Department
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•Deputy �" 'r:oard S. Pickle, M.S.E.H.
aly Director
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George Baxter, Chairman ''
To Board of County Commissioners Date July 24, 1997-
COLORADO
From -p
John Pickle, Director, Health Department
Subject:
Purrhaca of cenrirec Agreement with T arimer enmity
Enclosed for Board approval is a purchase of services agreement between Weld County
and Larimer County health departments.
This agreement sanctions the regional services between the two health departments in the
areas of Environmental Protection and Community Health Services. Weld County also
provides laboratory services for Larimer County on a cost basis and is reimbursed
approximately $8,000 annually.
The term of this agreement is from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, and I recommend
your approval.
Enclosures
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