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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC09-198 City of Aspen Kids First Coaching and Consultation~EEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE CO~Y ~~ ~1q _I AND U I l~ ~ City of Aspen (Kids First Coaching and Consultation) This Agreement ("Agreement") dated as of this ~~ day of ~~1 ~. i~t ~ , 2009, is between the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, a body corporate and politic, by and through its Board of County Commissioners ("County"), and City of Aspen, with a mailing address of 215 North Garmisch, Suite 1, Aspen, CO 8161 ("Contractor"). WHEREAS, the County, through its Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), works to promote the health, safety and welfare of County residents of all ages; and WHEREAS, County provides various services to Eagle County residents in order to promote health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, to enhance the ability of the County to provide these services, County is in need of an organization to provide the services outlined in Section 1.1 hereunder; and WHEREAS, County wishes to hire Contractor to perform the tasks associated with such services outlined in Section 1.1 hereunder; and WHEREAS, County and Contractor intend by this Agreement to set forth the scope of the responsibilities of the Contractar in connection with the services and related terms and conditions to govern the relationship between Contractor and County in connection with the services. AGREEMENT NOW THEREFORE, based upon the representations by Contractor set forth in the foregoing recitals, for good and valuable consideration, including the proinises set forth herein, the parties agree to the following: Scope of Services: 1.1 The Contractor will provide the services more particularly set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" labeled Scope of Services (hereinafter called "Contractor's Services") incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor's Services are generally described as providing Coaching & Consultation to licensed child care programs that assist with leadership development, enhancing learning environinents, curriculum development, and strategies to enhance staff, child and parent relationships. 1.2 Any revision, amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid only if in writing and signed by all parties. Except as may be expressly altered by the amendinent, all ierrns anu conuiiioti~ ui ii~is ~igreerneiit si~aii contt`ui. To iiie extciit tile tct'ins atlu c~iluiiioils ui this Agreement may conflict with Exhibit "A" or any future exhibits or amendments, the tenns and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 1.3 The Contractor agrees that Contractor will not knowingly enter into any arrangement per se with third parties that will conflict in any manner with this Agreement. 1.4 Contractor~s given the County a proposal for per~ing the Services and represented that it has the expertise and persorulel necessary to properly and timely perform the Services. 2. Term of Agreement: 2.1 This Agreement has been fully executed on the agreement date first above written and, subject to the provisions of Section 2.2 hereof, shall continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2009. All tenns and conditions of this executed Agreement shall apply retroactively to all the work commenced on January 1, 2009. This Agreement may be extended beyond the time referred to in this Section 2.1 by a Renewal Agreement fully executed by both parties hereto. 2.2 This Agreement may be tenninated by either party for any reason with 15 days written notice, with or without cause, and without penalty. In the event the Contractor files for bankruptcy or is declared bankrupt or dissolves, County may declare in writing that this Agreement is terminated, and all rights of Contractor and obligations of County, except payment of accrued but unpaid fees set forth in Section 2.3 hereof, shall terminate immediately. .3 In the event of any termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall be ated for all incurred costs and hours of wark then completed, plus approved expenses. 3. Independent Contractor: 3.1 With respect to the provision of the Contractor's Services hereunder, Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is an independent contractor providing Contractor's services to the County. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to make Contractor an agent, employee, partner or representative of County. 3.2 The Contractar shall not have the authority to, and will not make any commitments or enter into any agreement with any party on behalf of County without the written consent of the Board of County Commissioners. 3.3 The Contractor and its employees are not entitled to workers' compensation benefits through the County. The Contractor is solely responsible for necessary and adequate workers' compensation insurance and shall be responsible for withholding and paying all federal and state taxes. The Contractor and its employees are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by an entity other than the County. The Contractor hereby acknowledges full and complete liability for and timely pa}nnent of all local, state and federal taxes imposed including, without limitation, tax on self-emplo}nnent incoine, unemployment taxes and income taxes. 4. Compensation: 4.1 For the Contractor's Services provided hereunder, County shall pay to the Contractor a fee as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A." Contractor will not be entitled to bill at overtime and/or double time rates for work done outside normal business hours unless specifically authorized to do so by County. Fees for any additional services will be as set forth in an executed addendum between the parties. • • 4.2 For reimbursement Contractor must submit invoices by the fifth business day of each month. Invoices shall include a description of services performed. If County is not satisfied with the completeness of a submitted invoice, County may request Contractor to either revise the invoice or provide additional information to explain the insufficiency of the invoice. Fees will be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper and accurate invoice from Contractor for Contractor's Services. All invoices must be mailed or delivered in-person to the following address to ensure proper payment. Invoices sent by fax or email will not be accepted. Eagle County I-Iealth & Human Services Business Office 550 Broadway P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631 4.3 If, prior to payment of compensation or reimbursement for services but after submission to County of a request therefore by Contractor, County reasonably determines that payment as requested would be improper because the services were not performed as prescribed by the provisions of this Agreement, the Cotmty shall have no obligation to make such payment. If, at any time after or during the Term or after termination of this Agreement as hereinafter provided or expiration of this Agreement, County reasonably determines that any payment theretofore paid by County to Contractor was improper because the services for which payment was made were not performed as prescribed by the provisions of this Agreement, then upon written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Contractor shall forthwith return such payment to County. Upon termination of this Agreement as hereinafter provided or expiration of the Term, any unexpended funds advanced by County to Contractor shall forthwith be returned to County. 4.4 ~ Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no charges shall be made to the County nor shall any payment be made to the Contractor in excess of the amount for any work done in respect of any period after December 31 st of the calendar year of the Term of this Agreement, without the written approval in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with the provisions of Article 25, Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. § 29-1-101 et seq.) and the TABOR Amendment (Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20). 5. Indemni~cation: Within the liinits allowed by law, Contractor shall indeinnify County for, and hold and defend the County and its officials, boards, officers, principals and employees harmless from all costs, claims and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from claims of any nature whatsoever made by any person in connection with the negligent acts or omissions of, or presentations by, the Contractor in violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties against the County to the extent that the County is liable to such third party for such claim without regard to the involvement of the Contractor. G. Coiitractor's I'rofe• nal Level of Carc and Additional D• s: 6.l In renderiiig its services hereunder, Contractor shall comply with the highest standards of customer service to the public. Contractor shall provide appropriate supervision of its etnployees to ensure the maintenance of these high standards of customer service and professionalism, the performance of such obligation to be determined at the sole discretion of County. In the event that County finds these standards of customer service are not being met by Contractor, County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, upon ten (10) days notice to the Contractor. 6.2 All funds received by Contractor under this Agreement shall be or have been expended solely for t11e purpose for which granted, and any funds not so expended, including funds lost or diverted for other purposes, shall be retu~ned to County. Contractor shall provide the County with progress reports upon County's request; or Contractor shall furnish progress reports as more specifically set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". 6.3 Contractor shall maintain, for a minimum of 3 years, adequate financial and prograinmatic records for reporting to County on performance of its responsibilities hereunder. Contractor shall be subject to financial audit by federal, state or county auditors or their designees. Contractor authorizes County to perform audits or to make inspections during normal business hours, upon 48 hours notice to Contractor, for the purpose of evaluatirig performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall cooperate fully with authorized HHS representatives in the observation and evaluation of the program and~records. Contractor shall have the right to dispute any claims of tnisuse of funds and seek an ainicaUle resolution with County. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local rules, and laws governing services of the kind provided by Contractor under this Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring proper licensing and g of those providing seivices under this Agreement. 6.5 Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504, Kehabilitation Act of 1973, concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin, or handicap. 7. Notice: Any notic e required under this Agreement shall be given in writing by registered or certified mail; retu rn receipt requesled which shall be add ressed as follows: COU NTY: CONTRACTOR: Eagle County I-Iealth & Human Services City of Aspen, Kids I'irst Jemli e Wahrer - Shirley Ritter P.O. Box 660 215 North Garmisch, Suite 1 Eagle , CO 81631 Aspen, CO 81611 970-3 28-2604 970-920-5370 • • 8. Insurancc: 8.1 At all times during the term of this Agreement Contractor shall maintain in full farce and effect the following insurance: Insurance Type • Workers' Compensation • Employers Liability, including Occupational Disease • Comprehensive General Liability, including Broad Form Property Damage • Professional Liability Insurance Covera~e Minimums Statutory $500,000 $600,000 per occurrence or as specified in the Colorado Govermnental Immunity Act, whichever is greater $500,000 per occurrence 8.2 Contractor shall purchase and maintain such insurance as required above and shall provide certificates of insurance in a form acceptable to County upon execution of this Agreement. 9. Non-Assignment and Subcontractors: Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or employ any subcontractor without the prior written approval of the County Representative, who is designated in Section 7 of this Agreement. The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees and sub- contractors. The Contractor shall bind each subcontractor to the terms of this Agreement. The Coimty may terminate this Agreement, if the Contractor assigns or subcontracts this Agreement withotrt the prior written consent from the County, and any such assignment or subcontracting shall be a material breach of this Agreement. 10. Jurisdiction ~nd Confidentiality: 10.1 This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and the parties hereby agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts thereof. Venue shall be in the Fifth Judicial District for the State of Colorado. 10.2 The Contractor and County acknowledge that, during the term of this Agreement and in the course of the Contractor rendering the Contractor's Services, the Contractor and County may acc~uire knowledge of the business operations of the other pariy not generally known deemed confidential. The parties shall not disclose, use, publish or otherwise reveal, either directly or through another, to any person, firm or corporation, any such confidential knowledge or information and shall retain all knowledge and information which he has acquired as the result of this Agreement in trust in a fiduciary capacity for the sole benefit of the other pariy during the term of fllis Agreement, and for a period of five (5) years following termination of this Agreement. Any such information must be marked as confidential. The parties recognize that the County is subject to the Colorado Open Records Act and nothing herein shall preclude a release of information that is subject to the same. 11. Miscellaucous: • • 11.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreeinent between the parties related to its subject matter. It supersedes all prior proposals, agreements and understandings, either verbal or written. 11.2 This Agreement does not and shall not be deemed to confer upon or grant to any third party any right enforceable at law or equity arising out of any term, covenant, or condition herein orthe breach hereof. 11.3 Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision was omitted. 12. Yrohibitions un Public Contract for Services: If Contractor has any employees or subcontractors, Contractor shall comply with C.R.S. § 8-17.5-1O1, et seq., regarding Illegal Aliens - Public Contracts for Services, and this Contract. By execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies that it does not knowingly employ or contract with aii illegal alien who will perform under this Contract and that Contractor will participate in the E-verify Program or other Department of Labor and Lmployment program ("Department Program") in order to confirm the eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to perform work under this Contract. (a) Contractor sl~all not: (i) Knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perforni work under this contract for services; or (ii) Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under the public contract for services. (b) Contractor has confirmed the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to perform work under this Contract through participation in the L-verify Yrogram or Department Program, as administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Information on applying for the ~-verify program can be found at: http://~~vww.dhs.~o~prevprot/pro ~~.ams/gc 1185221678150.shtm (c) The Contractor shall not use either the E-verify program or other Department Program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the public contract for services is being performed. (d) If the Contractor oUtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alieii, the Contractor shall be required to: (i) Notify the subcontractor and the County within three (3) days that tlie Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is einployiug or contracting with an illegal alien; and (ii) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three (3) days of receiving the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (i) of paragraph (d) the subcontractor does not stop employing or 6 • • contracting with the illegal alien; except that the Contractor shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. (e) The Contractor shall comply with any reasonable request by the Department of Labor and Employment made in the course of an investigation that the deparhnent is undertaking pursuant to its authority established in C.R.S. § 8-17.5-102(5). ( fl If a Contractor violates these prohibitions, the County may terminate the contract for a breack of the contract. If the contract is so terminated specifically for a breach of this provision of this Contract, the Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the County as required by law. (g) The County will notify the office of the Colorado Secretary of State if Contractor violates this provision of this Contract and the County terminates the Contract for such breach. 13. Sole Source Government Contracts: If the Contractor has entered into a sole source government contract or contracts with the State of Colorado or any of its political subdivisions as defined in Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution which including this contract in the aggregate on an annual basis are equal to or exceed the amount of $100,000, then the following provisions apply: (a) Because of a presumption of impropriety between contributions to any campaign and sole source government contracts, Contractor, on behalf of itself, any person who controls ten percent or more of the shares of or interest in the Contractor, and the Contractor's officers, directors and trustees (collectively, the "Contract Holder") shall contractually agree, for the duration of the contract and for two years thereafter, to cease making, causing to be made, or inducing by any means, a contribution, directly or indirectly, on behalf of the Contractor Holder or on behalf of his or her immediate family member and for the benefit of any political party or for the benent of any canciidate for any electecl office of the state or any of its political subdivisions. (b) The parties further agree that if a Contract Holder makes or causes to be made any contribution intended to promote or influence the result of an election on a ballot issue, the Contract Holder shall not be qualified to enter into a sole source government contract relating to that particular ballot issue. (c) The parties agree that if a Contract Holder intentionally violates sections 15 or 17(2) of Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution, as contractual damages that Contract Holder shall be ineligible to hold any sole source government contract, or public employment with the state or any of its political subdivisions, for three years. (d) The Contract Holder agrees to comply with the summary and notice provisions of Section 16 of Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution. • • (e) These provisions shall not apply to the extent they have been enjoined or invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction. ( fl All terms used in this Section and not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as set forth in Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution. ll SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW// 8 • • IN WITNESS WHEIZEOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and through its County Manager B . ~`-~ ~ - / Y" ~- Keith P. Montag, ~ctilig County nager f,: City of Aspen I3 ~ 1 ~`"/"~-~,~ Y• 9 • EXHIBIT A ~ SCOPE OF SERVICES, PAYMENT & FEE SCHEDULE Description of Services: The work for this Agreement began on lanuary 1, 2009 and shall terminate on December 31, 2009. Kids First shall provide services to improve the quality of early care and learning programs for children u a) O~ of b) Re pa c) Cc d) e) er the age of nine and their families in Eagle County, specifically: cl R reach and engagement of licensed child care providers in the EI Jebel-Basalt portion agle County to participate in the Coaching & Consultation project. ommendation of criteria for selection of classrooms, and licensed programs to :icipate in the Coaching & Consultation project. ipletion of a participation agreement with participating licensed programs which ifies mutual responsibilities. orting regarding quality improvement outcomes of participating programs. ommendations to the County for any quality improvement grants for participating The selection of participating programs/classrooms for this agreement will be mutually agreed upon by BrightStart and Kids First. Additional Provisions: 1. Kids First will employ evidence based practices and utilize evaluators and coaches who are qualified to provide early childhood coaching and consultation services. 2. Individualized pro~ram plans for early childhood coaching and consultation will be developed by Kids First in conjunction with licensed child care programs. 3. Service strate~ies for early childhood coaching and consultation may include: a) Completion of assessment instruments. b) Teacher training and coaching in parent involvement methods. c) Child social-emotional group modeling for teachers. d) Teacher training and coaching to improve learning environments and early childhood education methods. e) Program administration consultation. f) Coaching of early childhood programs in referral of children and families to community re5ources. 4. Written Reports. Kids First shall provide BrightStart with an assessment and service plan within thirty (30) days of selection of a participating classroom/program. This plan shall include the identified areas for coaching and mentoring, including specific objectives for improvement. 10 Contractor shall provide~id year report due June 30, 2009 to in~de the number of classrooms participating, number of children enrolled in those classrooms, and interim information on the progress of the service plans. A final report and evaluation of program effectiveness shall be provided to the County within 30 days after the conclusion of each program plan or before January 8, 2010 and shall include: a) The number of children, parents, and teachers participating in services by program. b) Description of efforts provided by the Kids First for each program. c) A pre-service assessment to identify needs/gaps. d) A post-service assessment of program plans with services implemented based on pre- service assessment. e) Changes in childhood and family indicators as a result of services implemented. f) Changes in program and staff indicators as a result of services implemented. g) Documentation showing that classroom Environmental Rating or Qualistar scores increased by 25 %. Reimbursement for services relating to the service plan is subject to the timely receipt of written assessment, service plan, and reports. 5. Contractor shall acknowledge in all public information materials that Kids First is a BrightStart program and a community BrightStart partner. 6. The Contractor shall cooperate with BrightStart in providing information to parents, staff, and the public on community early childhood programs and how to access these early childhood programs for services using the Network of Care website located at www.networkofcare.or~. 7. Contractor shall notify HHS immediately of all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect involving Contractor, including, but not limited to, employees, volunteers and clients. HHS contractors are considered to be mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse and neglect and are to make those reports directly to HHS Children and Family Services -(970) 328- 8840. Pavment and Fee Schedule: County will compensate Contractor for performance of assigned services at the rate of $65 per hour. Invoices will be submitted at least quarterly and detail the services provided during that period. Reimbursement will only be made for hours spent providing coaching and consultation services. The County will not reimburse for indirect service hours such as: a. Preparation and documentation time. b. Participation in child protection team meetings or clinical staffings. c. Travel time. d. Professional development and supervision/coordination time. The maximum amount of reimbursement under this agreement is $12,750. 11 • EXHIBIT B • PROOF OF INSURANCE (Certificate of insurance to be inserted as Exhibit 8J 12 ACORDM CERTIFI ~A' OF LIABILITY INSURA~E i2~22~~8 ~YY) PRODUCER L=c #N/A ~~~' i-sos-~s~-54~5 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION I ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE czxsA , , ~ ~ HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR 3665 Cherry Creek North Drive ' ~ ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Denver, co 80209 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED INSURER A: CIRSA City of Aspen ! WSURER B: 130 South Galena Street INSURERC: INSURER D~. Aspen, CO 81611 ~ INSURER E: $ ~OVERAGE THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR ANY REQUIREMENT , MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR POLICYMFFEC ' E ATION ~' LIMITS Y P LT TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER I Y Y DAT MM D A GENERALLIABIUTY LIAB 01-2009 O1/O1/09 I Ol/O1/10 i EACHOCCURRENCE I c~ S, 000, 000 X COMMERCIA~ GENERAL LIABILITY ~~, FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire) $ 5, 000, 000 X CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 0_ __ ~ 000 000 5 ' X $lOm E&O Aggregate PERSONAL&ADVINJURY ~ , , ~ GENERALAGGREGATE $ GEN'LAGGREGATELIMITAPPLIESPER: PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $5,000,000 __ POLICY PR~ LOC I A AUT OMOBIIELIABILITY LIAB 01-2009 O1/O1/09 Ol/O1/10 COMBWEDSINGLELIMIT $1,500,000 X ANY AUTO (Ea accident) ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY ~ SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) i , HIRED AUTOS BODIIY INJURY ~ ~ NON-OWNED AUTOS I I (Per accident) ' - - - I ~ ~ i PROPERTY DAMAGE ~ I I ~ (Peraccident) I GA RAGE LIABILITY ~ I AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ ANV AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $ ~ AUTO ONLY~. AGG S EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ OCCUR ~ CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ $ L DEDUCTIBLE $ I ~ RETENTION S I ~: ~ ~ ~ I NC ~ I WORKERS COMPENSATION AND ~ I ' ER Y IM TS T EMPLOYERS' LIABILITV ~ I ~~ I E.L EACH ACCIDENT _ ~----- ~------ ~$ __ _ ___ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ OTHER S S 4 DESCFIP7i0N CF OPERATlC":S;LCCATlCNS^~EHlCtESlEvr~ ~c~pe~c pnnFn av cr~npRSEMEN?!S?ECtAL PROVIS~4N$ . Certificate Holder is Additional Insured on Liability Policies. With regard to City of Aspen Kids First program. r~nwTr un~ nro v ~ A CANCFI 1 ATI(1N ~.~n~~r~a,,r~~~~ - - '----------- SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITfEN Eagle COUnt}~ NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL Kathleen FOIiIIdSh IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR Box 850 REPRESENTATIVES. Eagle, CO 81631 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ~.~1 /J O( (J USA ~ r.~r,.r~~.~ . ACORD 25-S (7/97) cwegman lU HtrV1'fu l.vnrvnt~ ~~v~v iaov 10652178 ! • ~ ~ TERM SHEET Agreement between Eagle County and City of Aspen (Kids First Coaching and Consultation) ~ECEIVED MAY 2 9 2009 1) Requested hearing date: ~~,GLE CUUN`iY RTfORNEY 2) For County Mana~er si~nature: Yes 3) Repuesting department: Health & Human Services - Children & Families Services 4) Title: Agreement between Eagle County and City of Aspen (Kids First Coaching and Consultation). 5) Check one: Consent: On the Record: 6) Staff submitting: Jennie Wahrer, Asst. Director Children & Family Services X2604 7) Purpose: The purpose is to provide Coaching & Consultation services to improve the quality of early care and learning programs for children under the age of nine and their families in Eagle County. Benefits include: - Outreach and engagement to licensed child care providers in the Basalt/El Jebel portion of Eagle County to participate in the Coaching & Consultation project. - Recominendation of criteria for selection of classrooms, and licensed programs to participate in the Coaching & Consultation project. - Completion of a participation agreement with participating licensed programs which clarifies mutual responsibilities. - Reporting regarding quality improvement outcomes of participating programs. - Recommendations to the County for any quality improvement grants for participating programs. 8) Schedule: For services provided beginning January 1, 2009 and ending on December 31, 2009. 9) Financial considerations: The Maximum amount of reimbursement under this agreement is $12,750. This agreement is fully budgeted through BrightStart and has been approved through the BrightStart Council and Family Supports and Social-Emotional Development Sub-cominittee. 10) Other: None St~l~tnitt<:il My.lennic~ W~thr~r 5%2();%0~) ~~/ ~~rj fi'C;' l~'~~~-l ~ C__ ~ ,q~Pp S TO FO~ , ~ /~ ~''' ~~ By: - Eagf~ C~+unty A~tarn~y's Office By: Eagle County C~mmissioners' Office (~~r;~`~-`~I ~ ~