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HomeMy WebLinkAbout951116.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HUMAN SERVICES' FENWC AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF DIRECTION 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' FENWC, and Families in Need of Direction, commencing June 12, 1995, and ending August 18, 1995, 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 between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Human Services' FENWC, and Families in Need of Direction 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 5th day of June, A.D., 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W COUNTY, C LORADO ATTEST /42w (�(((�� Dal K. Hall, Chairm n Weld County Clerk Wthe Board / BY: . (tA --, Barbary J. Kirkmeyer, r -Tem Ov Deputy Clerk'to.he.-Board (_ CL �1 y— George Baxter APPROVED AS TO FORM: tyyHarbert Attorne Constance�. ) ) + `p W. H. Webster 951116 H R0065 CC F/V? PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado,7by and through he Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services ' Family Educational Network of Weld County's Migrant Head Start Program, hereinafter referred to as "FENWC", and Families in Need of Direction, Roberta Sullivan, hereinafter referred to as "F.I.N.D." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, FENWC is required to provide therapeutic services for Head Start eligible children, in accordance with 45-CFR-1304, Head Start Performance Standards, and WHEREAS, FENWC wishes to provide consultation services to parents of Migrant Head Start eligible children and families, and WHEREAS, F.I.N.D. has the staff and facilities to provide such services, and WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish an on-going policy for the provision of services. NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the mutual benefits, responsibilities, and considerations set forth herein, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: 1. Engagement of F.I.N.D. FENWC hereby retains F.I.N.D. and F.I.N.D. hereby accepts engagement by FENWC upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. Term. Subject to provisions contained herein, the term of the Agreement shall commence on May 20, 1995, through August 10, 1995. This Agreement shall be subject to review and renewal by the parties annually. 3. Nature of Agreement. During the term of the Agreement, F.I.N.D. agrees to make its services .available to FENWC. The maximum number of hours of service per week will be fifteen (15) hours per week as mutually agreed to by FENWC and F.I.N.D. 4. Scope of Work. F.I.N.D. will provide the following mental health services to FENWC Head Start eligible families and children, and staff: • Assist in planning and administering bilingual mental health program activities and services. • Train Head Start Staff. • Observe children and consult with teacher and other staff. • Advise and assist in developmental screening and assessment. Page 1 of 5 951116 • Assist in providing special help for children with atypical behavior or development. • Advise in the utilization of other community resources and referrals. • Orient parents and work with them to achieve the objectives of the mental health program. Provide group and individual therapy, as well as parenting classes. • Take appropriate steps in conjunction with health and education services to refer children for diagnostic examination to confirm that their emotional or behavioral problems do not have a physical basis. • Provide mental health related services to FENWC staff. The scope of such services shall be guided by FENWC. Mental health services shall be provided to those children and families referred by FENWC. F.I.N.D. shall provide FENWC with written reports summarizing said services which shall fulfill the legal requirements of the parties hereto. Such reports shall be maintained by FENWC. 5. Scheduling of Engagements. F.I.N.D. shall schedule services so as to be rendered during hours meeting the needs of FENWC and its clients. F. I.N.D. shall provide individual schools within FENWC with forty-eight (48) hours prior notice of all scheduled services. All engagements shall be scheduled at mutually agreeable times and dates. 6. Equipment and Supplies. FENWC shall provide F.I.N.D. with all facilities, equipment, supplies, and the like, as are reasonably necessary in order for F. I.N.D. to perform its obligations under the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, F.I.N.D. shall supply small portable equipment as is usual for such services. 7. Nature of Relationship. The relationship between FENWC and F.I.N.D. is strictly that of independent entities and is not an agency or employment relationship. No party is an employee, agent or representative of any other party by virtue of this Agreement nor shall any such party have any expressed or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of any other party by virtue of the Agreement. Contractor also acknowledges that it will not be entitled to participate, by reason to this Agreement, in any employee benefits provided by FENWC. FENWC is contracted to receive services only and is interested in the results of F.I.N.D. ' s efforts. F.I.N.D. shall be solely and entirely responsible for its own acts and omissions during the performance of this Agreement. 8. Mental Health Representatives. In connection with the mental health services provided hereunder, FENWC will interact administratively with such individual as F.I.N.D. may designate. The F.I.N.D. Program Director shall assign a therapist who is registered with the Colorado Page 2 of 5 951.116 Department of Regulatory Agencies, or is clinically supervised by an individual who is so registered, to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. By registration, it is understood that the mental health therapist or his/her supervisor shall be a graduate of an accredited mental health curriculum and in good standing with his/her accrediting organization. 9. Billing Information. Immediately following the provision of services, F.I.N.D. shall provide to FENWC on a form that is acceptable to both parties, specific billing and utilization information for the services rendered. F. I.N.D. shall make available to FENWC all financial records relating to F. I.N.D. 's services at the request of FENWC. F. I.N.D. shall submit to FENWC, an aggregate statement listing all charges to the Family Educational Network of Weld County, P.O. box 1805, Greeley, Colorado 80632, by the tenth of the month for services provided during the preceding month. FENWC will make payment for said services within thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill from F.I.N.D. 10. Fees. F.I.N.D. shall charge FENWC for services performed on an hourly basis, calculated at the rate of $40.00 per hour, and $.25 per mile not to exceed $4,200.00. Supplies, if necessary and authorized by FENWC, shall be payable at F. I.N.D. 's usual and customary charge. Preparation of other consulting services is included in the aforementioned fee schedule. Under no circumstances may the fee schedule be modified without the express prior written authorization of the parties hereto. In addition, F.I.N.D. shall submit to FENWC the number of hours of interpreter usage on a monthly basis to be reimbursed at a rate of $15.00 per hour, not exceed 15 hours per week. Reimbursement will be made by FENWC within thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill. Payment will be sent directly to the interpreter. 11. Compensation. In consideration of the rehabilitation services provided by F. I.N.D. , FENWC shall pay F. I.N.D. within thirty (30) days from receipt of F. I.N.D. 's aggregate monthly statement. 12. Confidentiality. F.I.N.D. and FENWC agree not to disclose any personal or privileged information to third parties without first obtaining the written consent of responsible party thereof, unless otherwise permitted or required under applicable law. 13. Indemnification. F.I.N.D. shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless FENWC from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or obligations, including but not limited to attorneys ' fees, court costs and punitive or similar damages, arising out of or resulting from any act or omission by F. I.N.D. or any of its employees, agents or representatives in the furnishing of mental health services or supplies, or arising out of or resulting from the negligent, fraudulent, dishonest or other acts or omissions of F.I.N.D. or its employees, agents or representatives in its performance under the terms of this Agreement. Likewise, FENWC, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, its officers shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless F.I.N.D. from any Page 3 of 5 claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or obligations, including but not limited to attorneys ' fees, court costs and punitive or similar damages, arising out of or resulting from any act or omission by FENWC or any of its employees, agents of representatives in the furnishing of comprehensive educational services of supplies, or arising out of or resulting from the negligent, fraudulent, dishonest or other acts or omissions of FENWC or its employees, agents or representatives in its performance under the terms of the Agreement. 14. Representations. F.I.N.D. neither represents nor warrants that the services provided hereunder shall assure FENWC of accreditation or licensure by the Colorado Department of Social Services, Colorado Department of Education, by any other accrediting body, or by any licensing agency. 15. Employment Covenant. It is agreed and understood by both parties that neither F.I.N.D. nor FENWC shall hire or attempt to hire the other party's employees during the term of this Agreement or for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, without mutual consent. 16. Liability Insurance. F.I.N.D. will carry at its own expense professional liability insurance coverage in the amounts equal to at least $1,000,000 annual in aggregate. 17. Termination. Either F. I.N.D. or FENWC may terminate the independent contractor relationship established by this Agreement with or without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. 18. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery of failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond his reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, fire, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or Governmental action. 19. Entire Agreement, Amendment, Waiver. This Agreement merges all previous negotiations between the parties hereto and constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No alteration, modification or change of this Agreement shall be valid except by any agreement in writing executed by the parties hereto. 20. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, to F.I.N.D. at: FAMILIES IN NEED OF DIRECTION 228 Meeker Street Delta, CO 81416 ATTN: Roberta Sullivan Page 4 of 5 95111.6 And to FENWC at: Weld County Division of Human Services Family Educational Network of Weld County P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 ATTN: Walter J. Speckman 21. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by FENWC without the express written consent of F.I.N.D. 22. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, it is the intention of the parties that the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. 23. Captions. The captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience or reference for the parties and are not intended in any manner whatsoever to construe, define or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or any provisions hereof. 24. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together one agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth. WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FAMILIES IN NEED OF DIRECTION thud aidaii,4 . Aft-Looe Dale K. Hall, eairr/�p/r/son ()�%5/95 Roberta Sullivan, MS, LPC ATTEST:/V°� K�J /V �"(�G �' iCf WELD COUNTi'CLEAL THE BOARD WELD COUNT DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES x , s It / t tt i By: e C ` the Boa Wal r J. Speckman �� Ex cutive Director ATTES EN 1 140 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER SIGNATURES ONLY Page 5 of 5 951118 MEMORAnDU Board of CountyCommissioner w s Dale K. Hall, Chairperson June 2, 1995 To Date / Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Services Y COLORADO From Contracts between FENWC and School District RE-1J, Subject: Mayflower Transportation and F.I.N.D Enclosed for Board approval are the contracts for services between the Family Educational Network of Weld County's Migrant Head Start Program and 1) Montrose County School District RE-1J, 2) Mayflower Contract Services, Inc. Transportation Services, and 3) Families in Need of Direction Mental Health Services. The agreements are to provide FENWC with classroom and playground facilities, meals, transportation and mental health services for migrant children enrolled in the Summer Migrant Head Start Programs at Olathe Elementary School in Olathe, Colorado, and transportation and mental health services at Clifton Elementary School in Grand Junction, Colorado. The term of these contacts will be from June 12, 1995 through August 18, 1995. If you have any questions, please call Janet Luna-Flaugher at 353-3800 ext. 3340. 951116 95111 951199 ddr 7V ,l Hello