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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20184023.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE DENVER, INC., WELD REGIONAL OFFICE 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 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Partnership Project Agreement 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 Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office, commencing October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Partnership Project Agreement 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 Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of December, A.D., 2018, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: datitaki JC4o;tA Weld County Clerk to the Board Deputy APP' • ED County orney Date of signature: 1/27/lc] Steve Moreno, Chair Mike Freeman CC: NS0 2!11/04 2018-4023 HR0089 an+raC 4 as) aa� 9 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: November 13, 2018 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Partnership Project Agreement 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 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Partnership Project Agreement. Weld County entered into its first PSSF Partnership Project Agreement with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese Denver Weld Regional Office in April 2017, for six (6) months. The project was continued for a one-year term thereafter, October 1, 2017 -September 30, 2018, and is now being continued for a third term, October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. The project is a collaborative effort of Weld County and Catholic Charities to serve at -risk families in Weld County through the provision of the early intervention services focused on stabilizing and strengthening at -risk families thus ensuring the safety, well-being and permanency of children. Services include Family Support Services through Catholic Charities case management/Family Advocate staff and Kinship Support Services, which include Catholic Charities and Weld County each facilitating one (1) monthly group (separate groups). Catholic Charities will also provide crisis intervention services. Reimbursement will continue to occur through PSSF funding awarded to Weld County through a PSSF grant ($120,000.00) and/or available TANF funding. Weld County will reimburse Catholic Charities for actual costs per month, not to exceed $70,000.00 for the term of this Agreement. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement. Sean P. Conway Julie A. Cozad, Mike Freeman Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro Tern Steve Moreno, Chair Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: 2018-4023 Pass -Around Memorandum; November 13, 2018 - ID 70' Page 1 HR0089 PSSF Partnership Project Agreement THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of2018, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as "Weld County", and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office, also known as Catholic Charities, hereinafter referred to as "CC." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Weld County and CC have identified a need for additional personnel resources in the areas of prevention and education; and WHEREAS, Weld County and CC are willing and able to commit personnel resources to the provision of services according to the terms and conditions set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Human Services has awarded funding to Weld County and CC through the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (PSSF), which is guided and funded by the Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, Title IV -B, Sub -Part 2, and Weld County has funding available through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and conditions contained herein, and for other consideration of the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: Project Description 1. The services described herein will in part be known as the Weld County Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Partnership Project, hereinafter referred to as the "Project". The Project is a collaborative effort of Weld County and CC to enhance the safety and well-being of at -risk families. 2. The Project consists of Family Support Services/Family Preservation Services that focus on stabilizing and including support, education and resource referrals. 3. "At -risk families" are defined as 1) families identified by community referrals and 2) homeless families who reside at the Guadalupe Community Center(GCC). 4. The Project will be cooperatively implemented and facilitated by the CC Case Management/ Family Advocate staff and the Weld County Community Case Manager/Liaison staff. Personnel 1. Engagement. Weld County and CC have collaboratively identified a need for additional personnel resources in the areas of prevention and education. Up to four (4) CC employees will be funded under this agreement in accordance with Exhibit C. aotg_-Ltoa3 12. Insurance. CC shall procure at least the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required by the State of Colorado for the use of any personal vehicle. Proof of said automobile liability insurance shall be provided to Weld County prior to the performance of any services under this Agreement. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability) is also required. The policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for those positions defined in the Scope of services of this contract. CC shall maintain limits for all claims covering wrongful acts, errors and/or omissions, including design errors, if applicable, for damage sustained by reason of or in the course of operations under this Agreement resulting from professional services. In the event that the professional liability insurance required by this Agreement is written on a claims -made basis, CC warrants that retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Agreement; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time work under this Agreement is completed. Minimum Limits: Per Loss Aggregate $1,000,000 $1,750,000 13. Contact Persons. The Contact Person for CC and the Contact Person for Weld County are each set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein. The designated Contact Person for each party may be changed from time to time so long as notice of such change is provided to the other party, following the procedure for Notices as set forth in this Agreement. Unless a formal notice is required as set forth in paragraph 29, any requirement of communication between the CC and Weld County shall be satisfied if such communication is provided to the other party's Contact Person. 14. Periodic Meetings. During the term of this Agreement, arrangements shall be made for periodic meetings between the Contact Persons of Weld County and CC to promote understanding of and adjustments to any operation or activity involved herein. 15. CC Board Members. CC shall maintain, at its own expense, insurance for CC Board Members. 16. Compliance with HIPAA. Each party hereby expressly agrees to comply with any rules, regulations and policies implementing HIPAA requirements whether now or hereafter existing. CC and Weld County agree to execute Business Associates Agreements as may be determined to be necessary. 17. Compliance with ADA. Each party hereby expressly agrees to comply with any rules, regulations and policies implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements whether now or hereafter existing. 18. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. 19. Termination. Weld County or CC may terminate this Agreement upon giving the other party thirty (30) days prior written notice. In the event of termination, CC shall promptly provide to Weld County all information necessary for payment of any outstanding compensation. Neither party shall have any further obligations after the effective date of termination, except for such obligations that (i) accrued prior to the effective date of termination, or (ii) are expressly stated herein to extend beyond the effective date of termination. Additionally, if the State of Colorado immediately terminates its agreements with Weld County regarding the funding of this Agreement for the public interest or any other reason, Weld County may immediately terminate this Agreement without the thirty (30) days' notice. 24. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, as follows: a. If to CC: b. If to Weld County: Darren Walsh, Chief Executive Officer Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office 6240 Smith Road Denver, CO 80216 Judy A. Griego, Director Weld County Department of Human Services P.O. Box A Greeley, CO 80632 25. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or unwritten, with respect to the same subject matter. 26. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a written instrument executed by all parties to this Agreement. 27. Heading and Counterparts. The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted solely for the ease of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. This document may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which may be deemed an original. This Agreement will take effect when a single original or counterpart copies are executed by each party. 28. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be controlled, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto. Any provision of this Agreement, whether incorporated herein or not by reference, which provides for arbitration by any extra- judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint, defense or otherwise. It is further agreed by both parties that any causes of action arising out of this Agreement shall be vetted in the courts of Weld County, Colorado, to the extent that those courts are reposed with subject matter jurisdiction. Both parties agree to submit themselves to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. 29. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the clay first written above. COUNTY: ATTEST: Weld . u y Clerk to the Board B ddrieLvo Jc&o:ei Deputy Cler BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELDCO,UNTY, COLORADO Steve Moreno, Chair cEc 12 2018 CONTRACTOR: Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office 6240 Smith Road Denver, CO 80216 Darren Walsh Chief Executive Officer aoI'*-LIo�3 EXHIBIT B CONTACT PERSONS For this Agreement, the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives (Contact Persons in accordance with paragraph 14) of the respective parties. Either Contact Person may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute representative(s): For Weld County: For CC: Heather Walker Child Welfare Division Director 315 A. N. 11th Ave Greeley, Co 80631 (970) 352-1551, ext. 6218 walkerhd@weldgov.com Enita Kearns-Hout, Regional Director Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc., Weld Regional Office 1442 North 11the Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 616-8604 ekearns-hout@ccdenver.org Hello