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Home My WebLink About20221568.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RIGHT TO READ OF WELD COUNTY, DBA IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO 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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding 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 Right to Read of Weld County, dba Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Co orado, commencing May 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022, 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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding 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 Right to Read of Weld County, dba Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, 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. cc:HST 2022-1568 HR0094 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FUNDING — RIGHT TO READ OF WELD COUNTY, DBA IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 8th day of June, A.D., 2022, nunc pro tunc May 1, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: j j X oici Weld County Clerk to the Board County Attorney / Date of signature: 6 6 EXCUSED Scott K. James, Chair Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem EXCUSED Perry L, Buck 2022-1568 HR0094 Conivacklo-g5K3s PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: May 24, 2022 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (IRCNoCo) 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 Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (IRCNoCo). The Department is requesting to enter into a MOU with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (IRCNoCo) for the purpose of distributing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding that would otherwise be rescinded by the State. Funding will be used by IRCNoCo to provide various programming which includes the Little Learner program, English education, workplace readiness, digital literacy, and community navigation support services to TANF clients. It is estimated that IRCNoCo will serve 366 unique TANF clients with the total funding request of $28,264.81. The term of this MOU is May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Scott K. James, Chair Steve Moreno Lori Saine Pass -Around Memorandum; May 24, 2022 — CMS ID 5835 Page 1 2022-1568 Oc0/6g 14I2-OCFi�I MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND RIGHT TO READ OF WELD COUNTY dba IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this day of �. , 2022, by and between the Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as "Department", Right to Read of Weld County DBA Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor". Purpose The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is for the Department to provide the Contractor with funding to purchase a variety of goods and services which will be used to serve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients. Term of this Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") shall be effective beginning May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Contractor's Roles and Responsibilities • Contractor will provide various programming in Weld County including the following: o Little Learner: A program where Contractor provides the children, of parents who are physically in class, with onsite enrichment opportunities. For this contract, the percentage of eligible funds is based on the number of children attending Little Learners whose parent(s) are TANF eligible. o English education: Contractor has five (5) levels of English as a Second language (ESL) classes available to clients. o Workplace Readiness: Contractor will help clients develop skills needed in the workplace including on the job expectations, the rights of workers, and childcare resources. o Digital Literacy: Contractor will help clients develop skills needed to use technology. This includes completing tasks which happen online, writing e -mails, and searching for jobs online. o Community Navigation: Contractor will provide community navigation support which includes translation, interpretation, and connections to resources for transportation. • Approximately 63% of Contractor's clients who receive services are TANF eligible. Therefore, Contractor will use TANF funding as provided by the Department to purchase the goods and services outlined in Exhibit A. • The total amount of TANF funding requested by the Contractor, as outlined in Exhibit A, is $28,264.81. • With these purchases, Contractor will serve 366 unique TANF clients. • Upon invoice, the Department will provide the Contractor with the requested funding. 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 Department may terminate this MOU at any time if the source of funding for thel services made available to Contractor is no longer available to the Department, or for any others 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 Department 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 agree',d 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 MOO shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in Ithis 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 §04-10-101 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 Department, nor entitled to any employee benefits from the Department 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 Department and the Department 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. ATTEST: BY Deputy C ate: COUNTY: �tik BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ke Freeman, Pro-Tem JUN 0 8 2022 Right to Read of Weld County dba Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado 3001 8th Avenue, Suite 170 Evans, Colorado 80620 Lisa Taylor (May 19, ( 09: 1 MDT) Lisa Taylor Executive Director Date: May 19, 2022 Exhibit A IRC NoCo Items for TANF purchases Item Quantity Price per item Total cost Total Individuals I % TANF eligible % Billed to TANF TANF Total $ Dell Inspiron Laptop 20 $569 11,380 400 I 63 63 $7,169.40 Epson Pro Projector 5 $992 4,960 580 II 63 63 $3,124.80 Norton Security for laptops 20 $44.99 $899.80 400 I63 63 $566.87 HP Student Chromebook 20 $134 $2,680 400 63 63 $1,688.40 Technology (IT) set up support 1 $3500 $3500 580 I 63 63 $3,500 Classroom Tables 12 $245 $2,940 400 63 63 $1,852.20 Student Chairs 130 $50 $6,500 400 163 63 $4,095 Workbook/Textbook 44 $38 $1,672 132 I100 100 $1,672 All Purpose Cleaner 12 $14.94 $179.28 400 ;63 63 $112.95 Lysol wipes 24 $14.97 $359.28 400 163 63 $226.35 Printer copy paper 50 $24.37 $1,218.50 580 I63 63 $767.66 Expo Dry erase makers/erasers 25 $7.58 $189.50 400 I63 63 $119.39 Boxed Tissues 40 $9.89 $395.60 400 I63 63 $249.23 Paper Towels (bundle) 20 $21.49 $429.80 400 163 63 $270.77 Playground games 8 $28 $224 132 !I100 100 $224 P.E. Set 1 $94.37 $94.37 132 I 100 100 $94.37 Art supplies for kids 8 $12.98 $103.84 132 1100 100 $103.84 Canopy 2 $143.49 $286.98 400 ,100 100 $286.98 Cloth Tablecloths 4 $38.99 $155.96 132 ,100 100 $155.96 Child Trikes 4 $54.99 $219.96 132 1100 100 $219.96 Sit/Stand Toddler ride 4 $44.29 $177.16 132 1100 100 $177.16 Bubble Pack 4 $14.99 $59.96 132 III100 100 $59.96 Information boards 4 $78.99 $315.96 132 ,1100 100 $315.96 Book Shelves 2 $103.99 $207.98 132 1100 100 $207.98 Storage Shelves 1 $306.09 $306.09 132 Il100 100 $306.09 Technology Cabinet 2 $359.99 $719.98 400 ;,63 63 $453.59 Desk Chairs 2 $139.99 $279.98 580 63 63 $176.39 Utility/Tech Cart 1 $107.22 $107.22 400 II63 63 $67.55 Unique TANF clients impacted: 366 Total TANF funding requested: $28,264.81 Contract Form New Contract Request Entity Information Entity Name* Entity tD IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF g()00 38865 NORTHERN COLORADO New Entity? tract Name* Contract ID IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF NORTHERN 5835 COLORADO (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) Contract Status CT6 REVIEW Contract Lead* WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna weldgov.comlcobbx xlk@weldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires'• YES d Department Project # Contract Description* NEW MOU. TANF FUNDING USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES. TERM MAY 1, 2422 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CT6 5 26, 2022 Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount 10.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant Department HUMAN SERVICES Email CM- HumanServicesPweldgov.co m Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHeadrveldgov.c_om County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY A I I ORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COU NTYA I I O RN EYELDG OV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 06108 2022 Due Date 06/04,=2022 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 tf this is part of a ?AAA 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 Contact Name Purchasing leasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 05/24/2022 Final Approval RUCC Approved RUCC Signed Date ROCC Agenda Date 06/08=2022 Originator WLUNA Contact Type Review Date* 05.01,12022 Committed Delivery Date 06;' 30,=2022 Finance Approver CHERYL PATTELLI Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30:2022 Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date ©5125;2422 Tyler Ref* AG 060822 Legal Counsel CAITLIN PERRY Legal Counsel Approved Date 05'25 2022 Hello