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RE: 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 Sheriffs Office, and North
Range Behavioral Health, commencing upon full execution of signatures, 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 above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 19th day of July, A.D., 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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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 Sheriff's Office DATE: June 13, 2023
PERSON REQUESTING: Brandon Williams, Director of Inmate Services, Weld County Sheriff's Office -
Detentions
Brief description of the problem/issue:
The memorandum of understanding referenced above between Weld County and North Range Behavioral
Health (NRBH) is a subcontract to honor the Intergovernmental Agreement for Jail Based Behavioral Services
between Weld County and the State of Colorado (24IBEH 181993) for FY24 from July 1O, 2023 - June 30th,,
2024. Since the inception of this program in 2011, NRBH has been providing substance abuse treatment and
case management services 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 requests
a written MOLT with the subcontractor. NRBH works in collaboration with the Weld County Sheriffs 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 provide continuity of care seamlessly to
individuals transitioning to the community. They provide this service with reimbursement from the State of
Colorado managed by the Weld County Sherriffs Office with no cost to Weld County.
What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options):
The Board may approve or deny this memorandum of understanding. A denial of this request would place the
responsibilities of these services on the staff of the Weld County Sheriffs Office and an alternative program
would need to be developed to facilitate the seamless transition in services for the individual from the jail to the
community. This is a NO COST service the State of Colorado has been providing to assess and treat
individuals in the jail for substance use disorders along with release planning to enhance continuity of care in
the community. The program provides resources and substance abuse treatment with the objective of
establishing stability for individuals in the community and focuses on reducing recidivism. For the period of
July 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023, 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%. Weld County operates as a conduit for the reimbursement
contracted services between the provider who works in the jail to deliver direct services, and the State of
Colorado, who funds the program, by distributing the funds appropriately to the provider to offset the cost of
services incurred each month.
An approval of this memorandum of understanding would continue the services provided by NRBH at no cost
to Weld County. This agreement has been a proven asset to the Weld County Sheriffs Office and to the
Citizens of Weld County.
Bryon Howell, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved this contract.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Weld County Board of County Commissioners enter this memorandum of
understanding.
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Approve
Recommendation
Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott K. James
Kevin D. Ross
Lori Saine
Schedule
Work Session Other/Comments:
Karla Ford
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Approve
Mike Freeman
Monday, June 26, 2023 8:15 PM
Karla Ford
Re: Please Reply - 2023 Pass Around Form (JBBS-MOU)
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 26, 2023, at 3:20 PM, Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>wrote:
Please advise if you approve recommendation. Thank you!
Karla Ford _.
Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners
1450 0 Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632
:: 970.336-7204 :: kford@wetdgov.com :: www.weldgov.com
*Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.**
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From: Sonja Kohlgraf <skohlgraf@weld.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 5:13 PM
To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>
Subject: FW: 2023 Pass Around Form (JBBS-MOU)
Hello Karla,
And another PA request from us.
Thank you,
Sonja Kohlgraf, MBA
Finance Manager
Weld County Sheriffs Office
Ph: 970-400-2872
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From: Brandon Williams <bwilliams@weld.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 3:09 PM
To: Sonja Kohlgraf <skohlgraf@weld.gov>
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JAIL BASED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this /`I day of , 2023,
by and between Weld County, by and through the Board of County C mis oners 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 custodyatthe Weld County North Jail Complex as outlined in the
contract between Weld County and the Behavioral Health Administration (Contract 24
IBEH 181993), 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 thisgoal and provide appropriate services.
WHEREAS, this MOU is required by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) 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 Behavioral Health Administration . 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 Behavioral Health Administration .
NRBH will submit invoices, receipts, and any additional documentation needed
to demonstrate proof of expenses by the 15th of each month for the prior
month's expenses. WCSO will submit an invoice to the Behavioral Health
Administration to request reimbursement. Once funding is provided to WCSO
by the Behavioral Health Administration, 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: K4. &%/.r.. o.
Name: Kim Collins
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Weld County:
Attest:
Weld
Date: June 20, 2023
Board of County Commissioners,
e Board Weld County, Colorado
By: f i,./ ..e'f` _/,a% •
Deputy Clem.'
Mike Freeman, Chair
JUL 1 9 2023
Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Information
Entity Name
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Entity ID.
00008661
Contract Name.
2023-2024 EXTENSION OF MOLT FOR JAIL EASED
BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Description0
EXTENSION TO EXISTING MOO
Contract Description 2
Contract Type
AGREEMENT
Amount
$ 0.00
Renewable
YES
Automatic Renewal
Department
SHERIFF
Department Email
CM-Sheriff`0weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM-Sheriff-
DeptHead gAveldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM -
COO NTYATTO RN EYAWELDG
OV.COM
New Entity?
Contract ID
7182
Contract Lead.
MKNEE
Contract Lead Email
mknee<fwveldgov.corn,
skohlgraf 7weldgov.corn
Requested B0CC Agenda
Date
07, 10;`2023
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project
Due Date
0710+;,'2023
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 Coal
Effective Date
Review Date.
05,,01,2024
Renewal Date
07,01/2024
Termination Notice Period
Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Approval Process
Department Head
BONNIE PATCH
DH Approved Date
07 10,2023
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda. Date
07,19 202 3
Originator
SKOHLGRAF
Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone i Contact Phone 2
Purchasing roved Date
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELL
Finance Approved Date
07/1012023
Tyler Ref #
AG 071923
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Legal Counsel
07'10/2023
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