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Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Jail -Based Behavioral Services 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
Jail -Based Behavioral Services 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 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 Jail -Based Behavioral Services
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriffs 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 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 7th day of July, A.D., 2025:
Pent' L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye -
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: Memorandum of Understanding for Jail Based Behavioral Services between Weld
County and North Range Behavioral Health.
DEPARTMENT: Weld County Sheriffs Office DATE: May 28, 2025
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 Weld County and North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) is a subcontract to honor the
Intergovernmental Agreement for Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) between Weld County and the State of
Colorado (25 IBEH 189024) for the State fiscal year FY26, from July 1s`, 2025 - June 30`1'°, 2026. Since the
inception of this program in 2011, NRBH has been providing substance abuse treatment to individuals
incarcerated at the Weld County Jail and offers coordination and support as the individuals transition to the
community. As of July 2021, the State, as part of the contract demands a written MOU with the subcontractor.
NRBH works in collaboration with the Weld County Sheriff's Office to ensure these services are being met in
accordance with the contract with the State of Colorado. Their services are imperative to the success of the
program given their ability to seamlessly provide continuity of care to individuals transitioning to the
community. They provide this service with reimbursement from the State of Colorado managed by the Weld
County Sherriff s Office with no cost to Weld County
What options exist for the Board? The Board of County Commissioners may approve or deny the contract.
Consequences: A approval of this MOU would continue the NO COST service the State of Colorado
has been providing to assess and treat incarcerated adults for substance use disorders along with release
planning to include continuing services and resources once released into the community. The program
provides resources and programming with the objective of establishing stability for individuals in the
community and focuses on reducing recidivism in the jail.
A denial of this memorandum of understanding would eliminate the NO COST service the State of
Colorado has been providing to assess and treat incarcerated adults for substance use disorders, along
with release planning to include continuing services and resources once released to the community.
Impacts: For the period of July 2024 through May 2025, the JBBS program had an average of 70% of
individuals who were successfully transitioned to the community measured at one (1) month from
release from jail. This percentage well exceeds the target success rate of 50%.
A denial of this MOU would shift the services provided by the JBBS program to the Weld County
Sheriff s Office's Mental Health Team and impact their capacity to provide mental health services to the
incarcerated population.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services is completely funded by the State General Fund. Weld County does not assume any fiscal
obligation related to this service.
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Recommendation: I recommend the Weld County Board of County Commissioners enter this MOU.
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott James
Jason S. Maxey
Lynette Peppier
Kevin D. Ross
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JAIL BASED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of J , 2025,
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 Jail Based Behavioral Services are
provided to Inmates in custody atthe Weld County North Jail Complex as outlined in the
contract between Weld County and the Office of Behavioral Health (Contract 26IBEH
196573), which provides for treatment and case management to those meeting
eligibility requirements outlined in the program. It requires collaboration between WSCO
and NRBH to meet this goal and provide appropriate services.
WHEREAS, this MOU is required by the Office of Behavior Health (OBH) so that the
WCSO may subcontract with NRBH to assist in providing the appropriate behavioral
health services to inmates while supporting continuity of care within the community
after release.
WHEREAS, WCSO and NRBH are authorized to enter into this Agreement by the
above referenced agreement and pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following mutual agreements and
covenants, WCSO and NRBH hereby agree as follows:
1. Agreement: The terms of this Agreement are outlined below. This
Agreement, Exhibit A-2 and any addenda and other exhibits are incorporated in by
reference, and, set forth 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: WCSO will work in partnership with NRBH to provide for staffing and
services for Jail Based Behavioral Services in accordance with the approved
contract between WCSO and the OBH. NRBH approved staff will work as
contracted employees within the Weld County Jail to identify eligible
individuals in custody for the primary purpose of substance use treatment,
complete assessment of eligible individuals in custody, provide services for
substance use treatment, and the coordination of community services upon
release.
3. Compensation: NRBH will be reimbursed for preapproved expenses as outlined
in the contract between WCSO and the OBH. NRBH will submit invoices,
receipts, and any additional documentation needed to demonstrate proof of
expenses by the 15. of each month for the prior month's expenses. WCSO will
submit an invoice to the OBH to request reimbursement. Once funding is
provided to WCSO by the OBH, reimbursement will be provided to NRBH.
4. Term: This Agreement becomes effective upon full execution of the
Agreement by the parties. This Agreement shall continue for a one (I) year
period. Upon the end of the one (I) year period, the parties may elect to renew
the contract on an annual basis upon the same terms and conditions.
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 -Exclusivity Agreement: This Agreement is nonexclusive and WCSO 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, and 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 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 in no event shall either party be liable due
to any stoppage, delay, or any impairment in the protocol pursuant to this
Agreement where such stoppage, delay, or impairment from acts of God, 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 Governmental Immunity Act§ 24-10-101, et
seq., C.R.S., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
12. Choice of Law/Venue/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
previous 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, paragraphs, sentence,
clauses, and phrases thereof, irrespective of the face that any one or more
sections, subsections, paragraphs, 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 actions 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 this
Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
15. Fund Availability: Nothing in this 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
By: °!vi►w A
Name: Kim Collins
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Weld Coug:
Attest:
Date: June 11, 2025
Board of County Commissioners,
Weld County Clerk to the Board Weld County, Colorado
By:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
uck, Chair
JUL 0 "7 2025
COLORADO
Behavioral Health
Administration
May 14, 2025
To Whom It May Concern,
The purpose of this letter is to communicate your official estimated JBBS
budget/spending plan for State Fiscal Year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2026). This letter takes the place of the prior letter dated, April 16, 2025, advising you of
your FY26 budget allocation.
Below is your estimated total budget JBBS spending plan allocation for FY 2025-26:
SUD funds available: $151,580
MH funds available: $124,420
Total JBBS budget: $276,000
Due to a legislative budget reduction, your budget/spending plan will be reduced to the
amount listed above. I apologize for this inconvenience and assure you that we will be
evaluating spending throughout the year to identify ways in which we might be able to
fulfill your funding needs, if our budget allows such flexibility.
We look forward to our continued partnership. If you have any questions, please feel
free to reach out to your JBBS Program Manager directly.
Thank you,
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Marc Condojani
Division Director, Adult Behavioral Health Continuum
710 S. Ash St, Denver, CO 80246 I 303.866.7400 I bha.colorado.8ov
Contract For
Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID*
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL @00008661
HEALTH
Q New Entity?
Contract Name* Contract ID
MOU WITH NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR 9704
)AIL BASED BEHAVIORAL SERVICE (JBBS)
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Lead*
TMATTH EWS
Contract Lead Email
tmatthews@weld.gov
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description*
MOU BETWEEN WCSO AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (NRBH) TO HONOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR JAIL BASED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES OBBS) WITH STATE OF CO (25 IBEH 189024) GRANT FOR
FY26: 7/1/25- 6/30/26.
Contract Description 2
Contract Type* Department
AGREEMENT SHERIFF
Amount*
$276,000.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
NO
IGA
Department Email
CM-Sheriff@weld.gov
Department Head Email
CM-Sheriff-
DeptHead@weld.gov
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
Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
Date* 06/28/2025
07/02/2025
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
YES
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
07/01/2025
Review Date*
06/01/2026
Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date
Contact Information
Contact Info
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
06/30/2026
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head
ESTHER GESICK
DH Approved Date
07/01/2025
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
07/07/2025
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
07/01/2025 07/01/2025
Tyler Ref #
AG 070725
Originator
TMATTHEWS
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