HomeMy WebLinkAboutR97-014 authorizing HHS director to execute small provider contractscommissioner moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 97 -__Zc AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE EAGLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXECUTE SMALL PROVIDER CONTRACTS AND INDIVIDUAL PROVIDERS OF SERVICE UNDER THE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND JUVENILE WRAP PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Eagle County Department of Health and Human Services ( "ECHHS ") does from time to time have Small Provider Contracts submitted to them under the Eagle County Family Preservation Program, individual mental health providers under the Human Service Grant Program and the Juvenile WRAP Program; and WHEREAS, Small Provider Contracts for purposes of this resolution are those providers of goods and services not exceeding a total value of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) in a single fiscal year. WHEREAS, the Director of the ECHHS would be the person most likely to execute these contracts on behalf of the ECHHS; and WHEREAS, the form of the contract to be signed by the Director is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Director seeks authority from the Board of County Commissioners to execute these contracts; and WHEREAS, the Board is desirous to designate the Director of the ECHHS as its authorized representative to execute said contracts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board hereby adopts the form agreement for Small Provider Contracts as the same is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. 1 THAT, the Board hereby designates the Director of the Eagle County Department of Health and Human Services as its duly appointed representative and agent to execute said contracts for the Family Preservation Program, individual mental health providers under the Human Service Grand Program and the Juvenile WRAP Program on behalf of the Board. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, state of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of �����, 1997. x COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ATTEST: " BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9M ,' Clerk to theVBoard of County Commissioners By: a loom. Johnnette Phillips, Chairman George A Gates, Commissioner Commissioner L I seconded adoption of the foregoing resolute Th follows: e roll having been called, the vote was as Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.-�-- Commissioner George A. Gates 1d4K Commissioner Johnnette Phillips This Resolution passed by 0� - Q vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. ckc /r /echhs.res PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT EAGLE COUNTY PROGRAM THIS CONTRACT, made this day of , 1997, by and between the Eagle County Department of Health and Human Services, hereinafter called " ECHHS" and (address) (tax ID or Social Security number), hereinafter called "Contractor ". 2. This Contract will be effective from , 1997 until 1997. ECHHS agrees to purchase and Contractor agree to provide to children and families in accordance with the service described paragraph 4. 4. ECHHS agrees to purchase and Contractor agrees to fiunish Units of Service at an hourly rate of for for a maximum amount of this contract of 5. The parties agree that the Contractor's relationship to the county is that of an independent contractor. 6. The parties agree that payment pursuant to this Contract is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of fund for the purpose thereof. 7. ECHHS agrees: a. to determine child eligibility and, as appropriate, to provide information regarding rights to fair hearings b. to provide contractor with written prior authorization, on a child or family basis, for services to be purchased. c. to provide Contractor with referral information including name and address of family, social, medical and educational information as appropriate to the referral. d. to assess and collect fees as appropriate. e. to monitor the provision of contracted service. f. to pay Contractor after receipt of billing statements for services rendered satisfactorily and in accordance with this Contract. 8. Contractor agrees: a. not to assign any provision of this Contract to a subcontractor. b. Not to charge clients any fees relation to services provided under this Contract. -2- c. to hold the necessary license(s) which permits the performance of the service to be purchased. d. to comply with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin, or handicap. e. to provide the service described herein at cost not greater than that charged to other persons in the same community. f. to submit a billing statement in a timely manner, no later than 45 days after services. Failure to do so may result in nonpayment. g. to safeguard information and confidentiality of the child and the child's family in accordance with rules of the Eagle County Department of Health and Human Services. h. to provide ECHHS with reports on provision of service as follows: > Within 30 days of enrollment or participation, submission of a treatment plan for the child/child's family with specific objectives and target dates. The treatment plan is subject to county approval. > At monthly intervals thereafter, submit reports that include progress and barriers in achieving provisions of the treatment plan. I. to provide access for any duly authorized representative of the ECHHS until the expiration of five (5) years after the final payment under this Contract, to examine any financial, program, and other records of the Contractor involving transactions related to this Contract. j. within the limits of, and without expanding or multiplying the limits of governmental immunity, indemnify Eagle County, State of Colorado against any liability and loss against all claims and actions based upon or arising out of damage or injury, including death, to persons or property caused or sustained by Contractor's performance of this Contract. 9. Termination: Either part may terminate this Contract by thirty (30) days prior notification in writing. Kathleen Forinash Eagle County Health and Human Services DATE CONTRACTOR DATE