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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251710.tiffResolution Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for Weld Diaper Bank Membership and Authorize Chair to Sign — United Way of Weld County 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 Access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for a Weld Diaper Bank Membership between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and United Way of Weld County, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, 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 Access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding for a Weld Diaper Bank Membership between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and United Way of Weld County, 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 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 18th day of June, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppler: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board cc:H.st) O7lto/2-S 2025-1710 HR0097 eunb'ad1C# craSZ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS AROUND TITLE: Diaper Bank Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Way of Weld County DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: June 10, 2025 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: The Departments' Family Resource Division is requesting Board approval to enter into a county wide MOU with United Way Weld County and to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to pay a one (1) year membership, at a cost of $490.00, for access to the Covering Weld Diaper Bank. This membership will increase access to essential early childhood hygiene and safety supplies for families across Weld County and to refer families to the regular Covering Weld Diaper Bank distributions that happen monthly. The term of this MOU is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and may be renewed annually upon written agreement of both parties. What options exist for the Board? Approval of the Diaper Bank MOU with United Way of Weld County. Deny approval of the Diaper Bank MOU with United Way of Weld County. Consequences: Weld County will not have a current MOU in place with United Way of Weld County. Impacts: Weld County will not be able to offer essential early childhood hygiene and safety supplies for families across Weld County Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Total cost = $490.00 • Funded through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Recommendation: • Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross Pass -Around Memorandum; June 10, 2025 — CMS ID 9532 ��� cc.:O1-15 andgs2 omit9I95 2025-1710 1--\12-0(X1"1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this i 'en day of Quxt.Q , 2025, by and between the Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "County," United Way of Weld County hereinafter referred to as "Contractor". Purpose The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to increase access to essential early childhood hygiene and safety supplies for families across Weld County. Term of this Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") shall be effective beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The MOU may be extended annually upon written agreement of both parties. Contractor's Roles and Responsibilities Provide Access and Supplies a. Contractor will provide access (key card and/or a code to the alarm system) to 330 Park Ave. in Fort Lupton, CO as a secondary storage location to make it easier for the County to access these resources for families living in south Weld County, for as long as Contractor owns said property. b. Contractor will provide pre-packaged diapers and wipes. c. Contractor will fill orders monthly by agreed upon date of pick-up. d. Contractor may reject a supply request in the event that specific resources are not available. Contractor is not responsible for going to local stores to purchase supplies that are not in stock. Contractor will notify the County as soon as possible if a supply request is unable to be fulfilled. Invoicing a. Contractor will submit a one-time invoice to the County for $490.00 for one (1) year of membership dues for the Covering Weld Diaper Bank. b. This amount is calculated based on the volume of clients served (Exhibit B). Collaborative Partnership a. Contractor will work with the County to ensure that families have immediate access to essential early childhood hygiene and safety supplies. Contractor and County staff will communicate in a timely and respectful manner. IV. Outcomes a. Contractor will collect and compile basic demographics (Exhibit A) from partner agency distributions so that the County can report back to funders. b. Contractor will report back on the following outcomes by January 30, 2026: i. # of households served ii. # of children served # of diapers distributed iv. # of wipes distributed v. # of car seats distributed vi. # of pack -n -plays distributed vii. # of Covering Weld Diaper Bank partner organizations viii. % of families that reported Covering Weld Diaper Bank provided moderate or significant financial relief ix. % of families that reported Covering Weld Diaper Bank provided moderate or significant emotional relief County's Role and Responsibilities I. County will provide Contractor with updated supply requests by agreed upon date (first Friday of each month). II. County will provide basic demographics (Exhibit A) so that Contractor may report back to Covering Weld Diaper Bank funders. III. County will give supplies provided by Contractor to clients without charge. IV. County will ensure that clients understand that items received from the Covering Weld Diaper Bank may not be sold, bartered or exchanged. V. County acknowledges that, while Contractor will make every attempt to fill an order, Contractor may not be able to honor a supply request in the event that specific resources are not available. Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. Execution of this Agreement by County does not create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. Upon receiving the invoice, the County agrees to pay Contractor $490.00 for one (1) year of membership dues for the Covering Weld Diaper Bank. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified in writing, in whole or in part, upon approval of the signers. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty (30) days written notice to the signers. No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated, as this MOU is subject to the availability of funding. Therefore, the County may terminate this MOU at any time if the source of funding for the services made available to Contractor is no longer available to the County, or for any other reason. Contractor reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is no longer available. Entire Agreement. This MOU contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified except as stated herein. This MOU shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. Contractor and the County may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior consent of both parties. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an incidental beneficiary only. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that it is an Independent Contractor and that the Contractor's officers, agents or employees will not become employees of the County, nor entitled to any employee benefits from the County as a result of the execution of this MOU. Contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an Independent Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for its acts and those of its agents and employees for all acts performed pursuant to this MOU. Contractor, its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers` compensation benefits through the County and the County shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits will be available to Contractor and its employees and agents only if such coverage is made available by Contractor or a third party. Contractor shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes (if applicable) incurred pursuant to this MOu. Severability. If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. COUNTY: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: Deputy Clerk to the Bo �p ck, Chair JUN 1 8 2025 Perry L. CONTRACTOR: United Way of Weld County 814 9th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 By Y 1Y Melanie Woolman President & Chief Executive Officer Date: C as" United Way of Weld County mission statement: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Exhibit A — Demographic Reporting Form % of Total Users by Geographic Location (must equal 100%) % of Total Users by Age (must equal 10096) Greeley, Evans, Garden City Under age 1 Eaton, Galeton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn, Lucerne, Carr 1-2 years old Milliken, Johnstown 2-3 years old Windsor, Severance 3-5 years old LaSalle, Platteville, Gilcrest, Kersey, Gill 6-17 years old Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie 18+ years old Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton Other TOTAL 10094 TOTAL 10096 % of Total Users by Race/Ethnicity (must equal 100%) White non -Hispanic Hispanic/Latino African American/Black Asian Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Native American/Alaska Native Two or more races Other www.UnitedWay-Weid.org i 970-353-4300 ( UWWC@UnitedWay-Weid.org PO Box 1944 - Greeley, CO 80632 1 814 9th Street - Greeley 1330 Park Avenue - Fort Lupton United Way of Weld County TOTAL 100% % of Total Diaper Users or Guardians by Disability (must equal 100%) % of Guardians with Military Status (must equal 100%) With Diagnosed Disabilities Veteran, Active -Duty, or Reserve Without Diagnosed Disabilities Non-military Unknown Unknown TOTAL 10096 TOTAL 10096 % of Total Diaper Users or Guardians by Income (must equal 100%) Low Income* Moderate or High Income TOTAL 100% *Determined by eligibility far benefits (WIC, CHP+, Medicaid, TANF, CCCAP, etc.); this may be estimated. www.UnitedWay-Weld.org United Way r United Way of Weld county Exhibit B COVERING WELD DIAPER BANK Partnership Agreement Suggested Fee Scale Tier # of children per month # of diapers per month retail value monthly annual suggested fee annual suggested volunteer hours 1 under 10 less than 500 up to $150 included in admin support fee 5 2 under 50 501 to 2,500 up to $750 $100 10 3 under 100 2,501 to 5,000 up to $1,500 $250 10 4 under 150 5,001 to 7,500 up to $2,250 $500 10 5 under 200 7,501 to 10,000 up to $3,000 $750 15 6 under 250 10,001 to 12,500 up to $3,750 $1,000 15 7 over 250 12,501+ over $3,750 $1,500 15 Using the above chart and its tiers, please indicate your agency's expected level of diaper distribution for the upcoming 12 -month period by tier: So far this year, Weld County programs order an average of 2,588 items per month. Tier 3_ Administrative Support Fee Suggested Fee Tier _3_ Total suggested payment Total required payment due 10.01.2025 Amount included: $240.00 $250.00 $490.00 C ntract For Entity Information Entity Name* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY Entity ID* @00001762 Contract Name* UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY - DIAPER BANK MOU Contract Status CTB REVIEW Q New Entity? Contract ID 9532 Contract Lead* SADAMS Contract Lead Email sadams@weld.gov;cobbx xlk@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* MOU FOR ACCESS TO THE WELD DIAPER BANK FOR ESSENTIAL EARLY CHILDHOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY SUPPLIES. TERM: 7/1/25-6/30/26. THE MOU MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY UPON WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF BOTH PARTIES. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH HE NORMAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB 06/10/25 Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $490.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-Human5ervices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 06/18/2025 Due Date 06/14/2025 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID 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 Review Date* 04/30/2026 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30/2026 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 06/11/2025 06/12/2025 06/12/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 061825 BOCC Signed Date Originator SADAMS BOCC Agenda Date 06/18/2025 Hello