HomeMy WebLinkAbout20143957.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - IT'S MY VERY OWN, INC.
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
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 It's My
Very Own, Inc., commencing January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2015, 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 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 It's My Very Own, Inc., 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 24th day of December, A.D., 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Elsa WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: t%d i�1/ t-,4--) y
D glas Radema h , Chair
Weld County Clerk to the''IN -
j� , .�,, ��• arbara Kirkmeye , Pro-Tem
BY:
Deputy Cle a o the Board -
Sean P. Conway
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: `fi t.iL ..0 ° -
Mike Fjeemar4�
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County Attorney f , —"—
William F. Garcia
Date of signature: DEC 2 4 7914
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4kt MEMORANDUM
IXTETA � DATE: December 18, 2014
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TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Servic ep e ' �'/
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RE: Memorandum of Understanding between'the Weld County
Department of Human Services and It's My Very Own, Inc.
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Weld County
Department of Human Services and It's My Very Own, Inc. This Memorandum of
Understanding was reviewed under the Board's Pass-Around Memorandum dated December 12,
2014, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda.
The Department wishes to continue its Memorandum of Understanding with It's My Very Own
and its project "Bags of Love". This Memorandum of Understanding is non-financial.
It's My Very Own, Inc., will provide age appropriate toy(s), personal care items, and a handmade
blanket for child(ren) who have been removed from their home and placed into the Department's
custody by law enforcement and/or the Courts. The Department's responsibility under the
Memorandum of Understanding would be to identify the level of need to representatives of It's My
Very Own, Inc.
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
If you have questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
2014-3957
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND IT'S MY VERY OWN,INC.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this1day of (� Ci ,2014,
by and between the County of Weld,a political subdivision of the State of Colorado,by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld,on behalf of the Weld County Department of
Human Services,hereinafter referred to as'"Human Services";and It's My Very Own,Inc.,a public non-
profit entity,hereinafter referred to as"It's My Very Own".
W ITNESSETH
WHEREAS,It's My Very Own has developed a project,entitled,"Bags of Love";and
WHEREAS,the purpose of"Bags of Love"was inspired by a growing need of the children of
Weld County communities who are displaced due to the poor choices of their parents or guardians;and
WHEREAS,these children are innocent victims who are in need;and
WHEREAS,It's My Very Own provides"Bags of Love"to children with the immediate needs
and through donated items through the generosity of It's My Very Own and other church members of Ft.
Lupton,Dacono,Frederick and Firestone;and
WHEREAS,Human Services has children who have been placed into their custody by law
enforcement and the courts because of safety and protection needs;and
WHEREAS,Human Services,on behalf of the children in their custody,appreciates the care and
generosity bestowed by It's My Very Own.
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and covenants herein
contained,the Parties agree as follows:
Term of this Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding("MOU"or"Agreement")shall be effective beginning January 1,
;015,and shall end December 31..2015.
Responsibilities id It's MN Very Own
1. Furnish Human Services with one"Bags of Love,at no cost,for each child who has been
removed from their home by law enforcement or by the Courts and in the custody of Human
Services. Each one of"Bags of Love"will be filled with age appropriate toy(s),personal care
items,and a handmade blanket.
2. Discuss with Human Services if there is a need for assistance in transporting the"Bags of Love"
at least once per month to the Human Services office location or if the"Bags of Love"will be
picked-up by Human Services at the It's Mt Very Oath of{ce(§).
3. Maintain an available stock of"Bags of Love"inventory based on Human Services'projected
needs
4. Meet with Human Services staff periodically to assess and/or discuss additional needs or
problems that may arise regarding the needs of childreii.
5. Ensure the quality and contents of each"Bags of Love",which are consistent with the safety and
protective needs of children and as approved by Human Services.
Responsibilities of Human Services
I. Provide inventory space for up to eight(8)-Bags of Love",at the Human Services location(s).
2. Disburse each"Bags of Love"to children who are in foster or kinship care and ensure that only
one"Bags of Love"is provided to each child.
3. Provide It's My Very Own with an annual estimate of inventory needs of"Bags of Love".
4. Provide a quarterly report of inventory to It's My Very Own to detail stock located at Human
Services with the specifically identifying the types of"Bags of Love"by age and gender.
5. Meet with It's My Very Own to discuss needs,problems and other suggestions that may
positively affect the"Bags of Love"program.
Modifications. This Agreement may be modified in whole or in part upon approval of the signers.
Termination. This Agreement may he terminated by any of the signers upon thirty(30)days written
notice.
Entire Agreement/No Third Party Beneficiary. This Memorandum of Understanding contains the
entire agreement and understanding between the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding and
supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this transaction,whether oral or written.
It is the express intention of the parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services
or benefits under this Memorandum of Understating shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only.
No Waiver of Immunity. No portion of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may posses,nor shall any
portion of this Memorandum of Understanding be deemed to have created a duty of care that did not
previously exist with respect to any person not a party to this Memorandum of Understanding.
Severability. If any provision of this Memorandum of Understanding should be held to be invalid,illegal,
or unenforceable for any reason.,the validity,legality,and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall
not in any way be effected or impaired thereby.
IN WITNESS WHE• vl reto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month,
and year first ab ve wri 1. }
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