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Home My WebLink About20231122.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT FOR APPLICATION OF 2022-2023 RETENTION BONUS GRANT FUNDS FOR WELD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (PHE) STAFF AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY 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 Letter of Intent for Application of 2022-2023 Retention Bonus Grant Funds for Weld County Public Health Emergency (PHE) Staff from 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, to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, ending June 30, 2023, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said letter of intent for application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said letter of intent for application, 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 Letter of Intent for Application of 2022-2023 Retention Bonus Grant Funds for Weld County Public Health Emergency (PHE) Staff from 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, to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Andie Garnand, Assistance Payments Division Director, be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said letter of intent for application. cc: H s D, AcT(ceka) 0H /26/23 2023-1122 HR0095 LETTER OF INTENT FOR APPLICATION OF 2022-2023 RETENTION BONUS GRANT FUNDS FOR WELD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (PHE) STAFF PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of April, A.D., 2023, nunc pro tunc April 14, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dieu4) W ;4. 1111Q-4- 2 -1A --.-...------ Mike an, Chair 1C� , Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: APP Deputy Clerk to the Boar County Attorney Date of signature: 04/23/23 . Bucro-Tem Scott K. James Lori Saine 2023-1122 HR0095 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: April 11, 2023 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) Public Health Emergency (PHE) Retention Payment Grant Intent to Apply Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Department's Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) Public Health Emergency (PHE) Retention Payment Grant Intent to Apply. As part of the FY 2022-23 County Grant Program, HCPF has designated target grant funding for reimbursements related to county Medical Assistance staff retention and rewards for their performance, customer service and dedication to the communities throughout the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The Department is requesting to apply for Grant Option #1: 100% Funding for Staff Retention Bonus Reimbursement that would provide eligible staff a one-time retention incentive paid in some portion through HCPF County Administration funding. If awarded, the county will pay these Human Services staff a one-time payroll retention incentive of $250.00 each that would be distributed via a payroll addition. An Intent to Apply letter must be submitted by Friday, April 14, 2023 and if awarded, funding must be expended no later than June 30, 2023. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval to apply for the Retention Payment Grant and for the Department to submit an Intent to Apply letter through the County Relations webform. Approve Schedule Recommendation Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross Lori Saine Work Session Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; April 11, 2023 - Not in CMS Paw 2023-1122 0A9 Bri_0045 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approve Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:34 AM Karla Ford; Lori Saine Esther Gesick Re: Please Reply: PA FOR ROUTING: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS) From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:04:49 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weld.gov> Cc: Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply: PA FOR ROUTING: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS) Please advise if you approve recommendation. Thank you! Karla Ford Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 0 Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford@weldgov.com :: www.weldgov.com **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. if you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Alison Pegg <apegg@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 10:24 AM To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov>; Chris D'Ovidio <cdovidio@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; HS -Contract Management <HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us>; Lennie Bottorff <bottorll@weld.gov> Subject: PA FOR ROUTING: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS) Hi Karla, The attached PA has been approved for routing to the Commissioners: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS). 1 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Subject: yes Lori Saine Weld County Commissioner, District 3 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4205 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: Isaine@weldjgov.com Website: www.co.weld.co.us In God We Trust Lori Saine Wednesday, April 12, 2023 8:45 AM Karla Ford RE: Please Reply: PA FOR ROUTING: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS) Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:05 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weld.gov> Cc: Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply: PA FOR ROUTING: AP Case Management Retention Payment Grant (Not in CMS) Importance: High Please advise if you approve recommendation. Thank you! Karla Ford z 1 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PO Box A Greeley, CO 80632 Website: www.co.weld.co.us Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551 Child Support (970) 352-6933 Fax Number (970) 346-7665 April 12, 2023 Joshua Montoya, Local Partnerships & County Programs Section Manager Health Care Policy & Financing 1570 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203 RE: PHE Retention Bonus Grants 2022-2023 Dear Josh, This letter is intended to inform the State Department of Weld County's Intent to Apply for the PHE Retention Targeted Grant funding that is currently available. This funding will be used to reward county staff who have administered the Medical Assistance Program for their performance, customer service and dedication to the Weld community throughout the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency, Weld County has selected Grant Option #1: 100% Funding for Staff Retention Bonus Reimbursement. The staff eligible for this one-time retention incentive are staff paid in some portion through HCPF County Administration funding (see attached list). The county will pay these human services staff a one-time payroll retention incentive of $250.00 each to be distributed via a payroll addition. The total grant funding requested will be $26,750.00 Expenditures associated with this grant will occur before June 30th, 2023. Reimbursement of the expenditures related to this grant will occur through the County Financial Management System (CFMS). Andie Garnand Assistance Payments Division Director Cc: Jamie Ulrich Tami Grant Lennie Bottorff Weld County Contracts Team 2023 Name Changed Title Adams,LaDora Eligibility Technician Antonio,Jordelle Amber Eligibility Technician Arellano,Patty Eligibility Technician Arnel,Elissa Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Avila,Gabriela Quality Supervisor Beltran,Gloria Eligibility Technician Benitez,Joanna Eligibility Technician Boltz, Laurie Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Bravo,Fernando Eligibility Technician Bruch,Nori Eligibility Supervisor Bueno Astorga,Alejandra Eligibility Technician Camacho,Dana Eligibility Technician Chavez,lsela Eligibility Technician Chrisman,Linn Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts De La Garza,Cynthia R Eligibility Technician DeGraffenreid,Katherine Assistance Pmnts Case Reviewer DeLeone,Elizabeth Eligibility Technician DeLeone,Sabrina Eligibility Technician Ely,Andrea Dee Eligibility Technician Feavel,Sophia Eligibility Trainer Fierro,Vilma Eligibility Technician Flores,Rachel Eligibility Technician Gallarza,Norma A Eligibility Technician Garcia,Naomi Eligibility Supervisor Guadarrama,Karen Eligibility Technician Gurule,Marissa Eligibility Technician Hayes,Mikayla Eligibility Technician Hernandez,Aaliyah Marie Eligibility Technician Hernandez,Andreanna Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Jaramillo,John Eligibility Technician Kellogg,Angela M. Eligibility Trainer Lemaster,Sienna Eligibility Technician Lemaster,Teja Eligibility Technician Lerner,Austin B Eligibility Supervisor Litvak,Jeanette L Eligibility Technician Loma, Alexis Eligibility Technician Lopez,Crystal N Eligibility Technician Lopez,Jessica L. Transfer Specialist Lopez,Lisa Eligibility Technician Lopez-Carbajal,Zahira Z Eligibility Technician Loza Cabrera,Karina Eligibility Technician Lucero,Andrea Eligibility Technician Marcheso,Shanna Eligibility Technician Martinez, Amanda Eligibility Technician Martinez,Karina Outreach Eligibility Technician Martinez,Stella Eligibility Technician Martinez -Reyes, Rebecca Assistance Pmnts Case Reviewer Mathern,Ariel Eligibility Technician McLavey,Jo Ann Eligibility Supervisor Mendez,Lucia Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Montiel,Marissa A Eligibility Technician Montiel,Miranda Eligibility Technician Munoz,Theresa Eligibility Technician Navarro,Anna K Eligibility Technician Ojeda,Isamar Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Olivares,Carolina Eligibility Supervisor Ontiveros,Patricia Eligibility Technician Orozco Salcido, Anahi Eligibility Technician Pena,Manuela Eligibility Technician Puente,Sebastian Eligibility Technician Pulido,Jessica Eligibility Technician Quintana,Christopher Eligibility Technician Quiroz,Luana Program Resource Specialist Rangel,lnez Josephine Eligibility Technician Reed, Aymee Eligibility Technician Reta,Lissette Eligibility Supervisor Reyez,Jade Program Resource Specialist Rios,Jolyne Eligibility Technician Rodriguez,Beatriz Eligibility Supervisor Rodriguez,Martin Jaime Outreach Eligibility Technician Rosales,Jessica C Eligibility Technician Rusch,Ronald Gene Eligibility Technician Saenz,Aida Guadalupe Eligibility Technician Salazar,Paulette Eligibility Technician Santos,Claudia Assistance Pmnts Case Reviewer Schlichenmayer,Tamara L Eligibility Technician Schweer,Rebecca Eligibility Supervisor Shaw,Misti Eligibility Technician Silva,Mayra Eligibility Supervisor Smith,Alisha Eligibility Supervisor Smith,Leigha Eligibility Technician Spratte,Amie Eligibility Technician Stright,Nedra Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts-Bil Tapia,Claudia L. Eligibility Technician Taylor,Jillian Eligibility Technician Urano,Shannon Eligibility Technician Valladares,Alejandra Eligibility Technician Varela,Hannah Eligibility Technician Vohs,Kelley Eligibility Technician Wanna,Natalie Eligibility Technician Watts,Sara E Eligibility Technician Willbanks,Jodi Lynn Eligibility Technician Williams,Nevin B Eligibility Technician Wilson,Brenda J Wood,Barbara June Zamarripa,Alexis A Beeson,Amanda Chavez,Bianca Loza Cabrera,Jose Meza Haro,Adilene Ortiz,Lizbeth Quintana,Shelagh Rodgers,Elizabeth Rodriguez Ojeda, Stephanie Sippel,Samantha Vogel,Carter Whittemore, Elizabeth Eligibility Technician Eligibility Technician Eligibility Technician Assistance Pmnts Case Reviewer Eligibility Technician Eligibility Technician Eligibility Technician Cust Support Spec Asst Pmnts Eligibility Technician Program Resource Specialist Customer Support & EBT Specialist Eligibility Technician Eligibility Technician Training Supervisor LETTER OF INTENT FOR APPLICATION OF 2022-2023 RETENTION BONUS GRANT FOR WELD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (PHE) STAFF - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: L/E Ele ed Official, Department Head, or Deputy Department Head APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: eA0,4 Pesifto Chief Financial Officer, or Controller APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,gp7, k2t.e-le' County Attorney Hello