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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CRISIS ASSESSMENT
PROTOCOL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
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 Memorandum of Understanding for
Crisis Assessment Protocol between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, and North
Range Behavioral Health, commencing full execution of signatures, and ending July 31, 2030,
with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of
understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis Assessment Protocol
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, and North Range Behavioral
Health, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said memorandum of understanding.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 9th day of September, A.D., 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis Assessment Protocol between
Weld County Sheriff's Office and North Range Behavioral Health
DEPARTMENT: Weld County Sheriffs Office DATE: May 28, 2024
PERSON REQUESTING: Brandon Williams, Director of Inmate Services, Weld County Sheriffs Office -
Detentions
Brief description of the problem/issue: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) referenced above
between the Weld County Sheriffs Office and North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) is to ensure that
community members being released from the Weld County Jail have access to the most appropriate level of
care/treatment for their mental health needs. This MOU was initially executed in July of 2016 with a term of
one year and has been extended for seven consecutive years. The current Agreement is a new agreement from
July 18th, 2024 - July 17th, 2025, to continue with the same services of the previous years. This Agreement has
provided a valuable service to the County and should be considered.
What options exist for the Board? The Board of County Commissioners may approve or deny this MOU.
Consequences:
Since the inception of the original agreement (July 2016), the Weld County Sheriffs Office has called
on NRBH to complete 2,075 mental health evaluations. This is 2,075 evaluations that Detentions
Deputies would have had to otherwise complete. Instead, NRBH responded to the jail with professional
mental health staff to evaluate and provide for the mental health needs of these community members.
Between June of 2023 and May of 2024 NRBH has completed 208 evaluations of this nature. An
approval of this renewal request would continue this no cost service which has proven to be an asset to
the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Weld County.
A denial of this renewal request would eliminate the no cost service NRBH has been providing to
complete mental health evaluations and subsequent treatment determinations for community members
being released from the Weld County Jail after normal county business hours.
Impacts:
Eliminating this service would place the responsibility of completing these evaluations on Detentions
Deputies, pulling them away from their duty of maintaining safety and security in the jail.
An approval of this MOU would continue this no cost service of having a community -based agency
(NRBH) provide professional mental health evaluations/services to high risk individuals as they
transition from the Weld County Jail back to the community.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): The Weld County Sheriffs
Office does not assume any fiscal obligation related to this service.
Recommendation: I recommend the Weld County Board of County Commissioners enter this MOU.
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Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern
Mike Freeman
Scott K. James
Kevin D. Ross , Chair
Lori Saine
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CRISIS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL IIEALTH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of September, 2024 by and between Weld County,
by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff,
whose address is PO BOX 758, 1950 "O" Street, Greeley, CO 80631 hereinafter referred to as "WCSO" and
North Range Behavioral Health, hereinafter referred to as "NRBH".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, WCSO and NRBH are partners in ensuring community members being released from
the Weld County Jail have access to the most appropriate level of care/treatment for their mental health
needs. At times, this may necessitate close consultation and collaboration between WCSO staff and
NRBH's Crisis Response Team ("CRT") staff to meet this goal and provide appropriate opportunities for
care for recently incarcerated community members.
WHEREAS, the parties have the authority to enter into agreements for the protection and
preservation of the public health and as may be necessary for the acquisition of equipment, for the
provision of services, and for the operation of emergency services, pursuant to C.R.S section 29-11-
102(1)(a).
WHEREAS, Weld County and North Range Behavioral Health are authorized to enter into this
Agreement pursuant to § 29-1-203, CRS Article II, § 2-3 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following mutual agreements and covenants. WCSO
and NRBH hereby agree as the following:
1. Agreement: The terms of this Agreement are outlined below. This Agreement and any
addenda and exhibits attached hereto or to be attached hereto, set forth of all of the covenants,
promises, agreements and conditions between WCSO and NRBH and there are no other
covenants, promises, agreements, or conditions, either oral or written, between them related to
the subject covered by this Agreement.
2. Protocol: If the Weld County Sheriff's Office mental health staff are not present or available to
perform necessary mental health/substance use assessments, WCSO Certified Peace Officers
may contact CRT for support (970-347-2120 and follow the prompts).
a. CRT Mobile Response CRT staff will respond to the jail (with NRBH employee and
government issued ID) within one hour of the initial call to complete the assessment.
b. WCSO will provide CRT staff with a private and secure place to complete the
necessary assessment.
c. CRT staff will complete the assessment and may make accommodations which may
include but are not limited to:
i. Placement of the person on a M I . If the responding CRT clinician is not
licensed, CRT may request for a Certified Peace Office to sign the M I
document after collaboration.
ii. Placement of person on an Emergency Commitment if concerns are substance
abuse related.
iii. Coordination and placement in inpatient level care to include placement at the
ATU.
iv. Coordination and placement in NRBH's respite unit.
v. Thorough safety planning for the person with support to return home including
potential CRT follow-up or referral for outpatient treatment.
d. In cases where placement in another facility is recommended, CRT will utilize
NRBH's transportation system.
e. CRT will share the overall recommendations and dispositions of the assessments with
WCSO staff.
f Consultation: CRT staff may provide verbal consultation with WCSO staff if they
need a second opinion or would like recommendations for potential
placement/resource acquisition.
3. Compensation: This Agreement does not involve an exchange of funds.
4. Terms: This Agreement becomes effective upon full execution of the Agreement by the
parties. This Agreement shall automatically renew annually on August 1, unless terminated by
either party in accordance with Section 5. The automatic renewal of this agreement will not
extend past July 3 I , 2030.
5. Termination: Each party has the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon
ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
6. Non -Exclusive Agreement This Agreement is nonexclusive and the County may engage or
use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
7. Assignment: Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein or
claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of the other.
8. Compliance with Laws: WCSO and NRBH agree to comply with the applicable provisions of
all federal, state, or local laws or ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations issued
thereunder, and any provisions, representations or agreements, or contractual clauses required
thereby to be included or incorporated by reference or operation of the law in this Agreement.
9. Modification: Any amendments or modifications to this agreement shall be made in writing
and signed by all parties.
10. Non -Liability: The parties agree that is no events shall either party be liable due to any
stoppage, delay, or any impairment in the protocol pursuant to this Agreement where stoppage,
delay, or impairment result from acts of God, fire, war, legal or equitable proceeding, or any
other cause which is outside the control of the party.
11. Government Immunity: No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver, express or
implied, of any immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions which either party,
or its officers, employees or agents, may possess pursuant to the Colorado Government
Immunity Act § 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
12. Choice of LawNenue/Compliance with Law: Colorado law, and rules and regulations
established pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement
of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts
with said laws, rules and/or regulations shall be null and void. The proper venue for any action
regarding this Agreement shall be in Weld County, Colorado. All parties agree to comply with
any applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations.
13. Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such a 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, paragraph, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional
or invalid.
14. Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to
such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this
Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any
entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under the Agreement
shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
15. Fund Availability: Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed to require Weld County to
provide funding for any purpose under this Agreement that has not previously been budgeted
and adequately appropriated.
CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL:
North Range Behavioral Health
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Name: Kim Collins
Title: CEO
WELD COUNTY:
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Date August 30, 2024
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID*
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL @00008661
HEALTH
Contract Name
2024-2025 CRISIS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL MOU
BETWEEN WCSO AND NORTH RANGE BEH HEALTH
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
O New Entity?
Contract ID
8689
Contract Lead *
MKNEE
Contract Lead Email
mknee@weld.gov;skohlgr
af@weld.gov
Contract Description *
EXTENSION FOR 2024-2025; MOU REVIEWED BY LEGAL 8/30/2024
Contract Description 2
Contract Type * Department
AGREEMENT SHERIFF
Amount*
$0.00
Renewable*
YES
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department Email
CM-Sheriff@weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM-Sheriff-
DeptHead@weldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
D.GOV
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
Date* 09/07/2024
09/11/2024
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
included?
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts
are not in OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Review Date
05/01/2025
Renewal Date
07/01/2025
Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head
DONNIE PATCH
DH Approved Date
09/04/2024
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
09/09/2024
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
09/05/2024 09/05/2024
Tyler Ref*
AG 090924
Originator
SKOHLGRAF
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