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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, 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 19th day of July, A.D., 2023.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: 2023-2024 Memorandum of Understanding for Crisis Assessment Protocol
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 the Weld County Sheriffs Office and North
Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) was initially executed in July of 2016 with a term of one year with four (4)
extensions (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). On July 27th, 2022, the Memorandum of Understanding was extended for
an additional year as it was originally written. The current Agreement is a new agreement from July 18th, 2023 —
July 17th, 2024, to continue with the same services of the previous years. This Agreement has provided a
valuable service to the County and should be considered. This Memorandum of Understanding has been
reviewed and approved by Byron Howell, Assistant County Attorney.
What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options):
The Board may approve or deny this renewal request. 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. Eliminating this service would place the responsibility of completing these evaluations back on
Detentions Deputies, pulling them away from their duty of maintaining safety and security in the jail. It should
be noted that since the inception of the original agreement (July 2016), the Weld County Sheriffs Office has
called on NRBH to complete 1879 evaluations of this nature. This was 1879 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
2022 and May of 2023 NRBH has completed 233 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.
Recommendation:
Approve
Recommendation
Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott K. James,
Kevin D. Ross
Lori Saine
Schedule
Work Session Other/Comments:
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Karla Ford
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Mike Freeman
Tuesday, June 27, 2O23 9:54 AM
Karla Ford
Re: Please Reply - FW: (2O23 -2O24) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CRISIS
ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND NORTH.pdf
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 4:49 PM, Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>wrote:
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 :: kfordweldgov.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 2:27 PM
To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>
Subject: FW: (2023-2024) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CRISIS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND NORTH.pdf
Hello Karla,
Please find the PA request for the MOU for crisis assessment attached.
Thank you,
Sonja Kohlgraf, MBA
Finance Manager
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Ph: 970-400-2872
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CRISIS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ig day of July, 2023 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 MI. If the responding CRT clinician is not
licensed, CRT may request for a Certified Peace Office to sign the M1
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 continue for a one (1) year period. Upon the end of the one (1)
year period, the parties may elect to renew the contract on an annual basis upon the same or
similar nature.
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 it's 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 bean 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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By:
Name:
Kim Collins
Title:
CEO
WELD COUNTY:
ATTEST: d�@r444)p•v,
Weld u t Clerk tote oard
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the
Date
June 23, 2023
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Mike Freeman, Chair
JUL 1 9 2023
Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Information
Entity Name.
Entity ID*
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RO0008661
Contract Name.
2023-24 CRISIS ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL CONTRACT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION W NRBH
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
New Entity?
Contract ID
7181
Contract Lead
MKNEE
Contract Lead Email
mknee`4'weldgov.corn
skohlgrafSveldgov.com
Parent Contract ID
Rec
YES
Contract Description
SERVICE AT NO CHARGE TO WELD COUNTY, NRBH PROVIDES BH SERVICES TO WCSO INMATES
Contract Description 2
Contract Type.
AGREEMENT
Amount
$ 0.00
Renewable
YES
Automatic Renewal
Grant
Departure
SHERIFF
Department Email
CM -Sheriff` weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM -Sheriff -
De ptHead=EweI dgov.co rn
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COU NTYATTOR N EYWWELDG
OV.COM
Requested 11OCC Agenda
Date *
07,'10 "2023
d
Department Project #
Due Date
07 06 2023
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchas
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
Review Date
05/0112024
Renewal Date
07:01°'2024
Termination Notice Period
Committed Delivery Date
Expiration Date
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver
Approval Process
Department Head Finance Approver
DONNIE PATCH CHERYL PATTELLI
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approved Date
DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date
07110;2023 07F10:2023
Final Approval
Bt7CC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda. Date
07:1912023
Originator
SKOHLGRAF
Tyler Ref #
AG 071923
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Legal Counsel Approved Date
07`10,2023
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