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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24-468 United Way of the Eagle River Valley AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND UNITED WAY OF EAGLE RIVER VALLEY THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of _________________ by and between United Way of Eagle River Valley, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (hereinafter “Consultant” or “Contractor”) and Eagle County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “County”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the County, through its Department of Public Health and Environment (PHE) works to promote the health, safety and welfare of County residents of all ages; and WHEREAS, the County uses outside providers and professionals to enhance the ability of County to promote such health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, Consultant will administer a grant program for the 2024-2025 United Way of Eagle River Valley grant cycle to fund local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Eagle County with missions and service plans that align with the County’s Strategic Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by this reference, and the Eagle County Department of Public Health and Environment’s 2024 Public Health Improvement Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and agree that the Services (as defined in Paragraph 1 below) promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of Eagle County and are intended to serve a valid public purpose and provide services that could otherwise be performed by County directly; and WHEREAS, Consultant has elected to perform the Services on its own and County has, therefore, elected to compensate Consultant to perform the Services for the public to fulfill an important public purpose; and WHEREAS, compensation paid by County to Consultant enables Consultant to perform the Services for the public and County shall have no responsibility for the performance of the Services; and WHEREAS, County desires to enter into this Agreement with Consultant for the performance of the Services to the public which will directly support and sustain a healthy, environmentally and economically vital and socially diverse community; and WHEREAS, Consultant is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time, skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the Services as defined below in paragraph 1 hereof; and WHEREAS, this Agreement shall govern the relationship between Consultant and County in connection with the Services. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 11/27/2024 2 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the following promises Consultant and County agree as follows: 1. Services. Consultant agrees to diligently provide all services, labor, personnel and materials necessary to perform and complete the services described in Exhibit C (“Services”) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement. a. Consultant agrees to furnish the Services and reports or other information required by the County in accordance with the schedule established in Exhibit C. If no completion date is specified in Exhibit C, then Consultant agrees to furnish the Services to the public in a timely and expeditious manner consistent with the applicable standard of care. By signing below Consultant represents that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly and timely perform the Services. b. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions set forth in the exhibits hereto and the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. 2. County’s Representative. The Public Health Department’s designee shall be Consultant’s contact with respect to this Agreement and performance of the Services. 3. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon the date first written above, and subject to the provisions of paragraph 12 hereof, shall continue in full force and effect through the 31st day of December, 2025. 4. Extension or Modification. This Agreement may not be amended or supplemented, nor may any obligations hereunder be waived, except by written agreement signed by both parties. 5. Compensation. County shall compensate Consultant for the performance of the Services in a sum computed and payable as set forth in Exhibit C. The performance of the Services under this Agreement shall not exceed $100,000. Consultant shall not be entitled to bill at overtime and/or double time rates for work done outside of normal business hours unless specifically authorized in writing by County. a. Payment will be made for Services satisfactorily performed within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper and accurate invoice from Consultant. All invoices shall include detail as outlined in Exhibit C under the “Grant Summary Report”: and such other detail as County may request. b. If, at any time during the term or after termination or expiration of this Agreement, County reasonably determines that any payment made by County to Consultant was improper because the Services for which payment was made were not performed as set forth in this Agreement, then upon Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 3 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Consultant shall forthwith return such payment(s) to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, unexpended funds advanced by County, if any, shall forthwith be returned to County. c. County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Consultant hereunder and Consultant agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, County shall have no obligations under this Agreement after, nor shall any payments be made to Consultant in respect of any period after December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefor by County in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with 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). 6. Sub-consultants. Consultant acknowledges that County has entered into this Agreement in reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Consultant. Consultant shall not enter into any sub-consultant agreements for the performance of any of the Services or additional services without County’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in County’s sole discretion. County shall have the right in its reasonable discretion to approve all personnel assigned to the subject Project during the performance of this Agreement and no personnel to whom County has an objection, in its reasonable discretion, shall be assigned to the Project. Consultant shall require each sub-consultant, as approved by County and to the extent of the Services to be performed by the sub-consultant, to be bound to Consultant by the terms of this Agreement, and to assume toward Consultant all the obligations and responsibilities which Consultant, by this Agreement, assumes toward County. County shall have the right (but not the obligation) to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any sub-consultant hired by Consultant and Consultant shall cooperate in such process. The Consultant shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees and sub-consultants or sub-contractors. 7. Insurance. Consultant agrees to provide and maintain at Consultant’s sole cost and expense, insurance appropriate for the type of Services it provides to the public. Such insurance may include, but not be limited to: workers’ compensation insurance as required by law; automobile coverage; commercial general liability or professional liability coverage. Consultant is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits except as provided by Consultant, not to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by Consultant or some other entity. 8. Indemnification, Governmental Immunity, and No Third-Party Beneficiaries. a. The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless County, and any of its officers, agents and employees against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities for which County may become subject to insofar as any such losses, claims, damages or liabilities arise out of, directly or indirectly, this Agreement, or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Consultant or any of its sub- consultants hereunder; and Consultant shall reimburse County for reasonable attorney fees and costs, Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 4 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 legal and other expenses incurred by County in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties against the County to the extent that County is liable to such third party for such claims without regard to the involvement of the Consultant. This paragraph shall survive expiration or termination hereof. b. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on, and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement, the monetary limitations or rights, immunities and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to County, its affiliated entities, successors or assigns, its elected officials, employees, agents and volunteers. c. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely for the parties and not to any third party. This Agreement does not and shall not be deemed or construed to confer upon or grant to any third party any right to claim damages or to bring any suit, action or other proceeding in connections with the Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the Services could otherwise be performed by the County but County has instead determined to provide financial support through compensation as set forth in paragraph five. Such compensation by County enables Consultant to perform the Services for the public and County shall have no responsibility therefor. Because Consultant is delivering the Services to the public and not Eagle County, the public shall have no rights under this Agreement and may not make any claim against County in connection with this Agreement. 9. Ownership of Documents. All documents prepared by Consultant in connection with the Services shall become property of County. Consultant shall execute written assignments to County of all rights (including common law, statutory, and other rights, including copyrights) to the same as County shall from time to time request. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “documents” shall mean and include all reports, plans, studies, tape or other electronic recordings, drawings, sketches, estimates, data sheets, maps and work sheets produced, or prepared by or for Consultant (including any employee or subconsultant in connection with the performance of the Services and additional services under this Agreement). 10. Notice. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be deemed properly delivered when (i) personally delivered, or (ii) when mailed in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, or (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other comparable courier service, charges prepaid, to the parties at their respective addresses listed below, or (iv) when transmitted via e-mail with confirmation of receipt. Either party may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving five (5) days prior written notice of such change to the other party. COUNTY: Eagle County, Colorado Attention: Chelsea Carnoali 500 Broadway Post Office Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 Telephone: 970-379-5224 Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 5 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 E-Mail: chelsea.carnoali@eaglecounty.us With a copy to: Eagle County Attorney 500 Broadway Post Office Box 850 Eagle, Co 81631 Telephone: 970-328-8685 E-Mail: atty@eaglecounty.us CONSULTANT: United Way of Eagle River Valley Sara Amberg PO Box 6404 Eagle, CO 81631 Telephone: 970-688-8576 E-Mail: boardofdirectors@unitedwayeagle.org 11. Termination. County and/or consultant may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and without penalty therefor upon written notice to the County and Consultant. Upon termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately provide County with all documents as defined in paragraph 9 hereof, in such format as County shall direct and shall return all County owned materials and documents. County shall pay Consultant for Services satisfactorily performed to the date of termination. 12. Venue, Jurisdiction and Applicable Law. Any and all claims, disputes or controversies related to this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be litigated in the District Court for Eagle County, Colorado, which shall be the sole and exclusive forum for such litigation. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. 13. Execution by Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. The parties approve the use of electronic signatures for execution of this Agreement. Only the following two forms of electronic signatures shall be permitted to bind the parties to this Agreement: (i) Electronic or facsimile delivery of a fully executed copy of the signature page; (ii) the image of the signature of an authorized signer inserted onto PDF format documents. All documents must be properly notarized, if applicable. All use of electronic signatures shall be governed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, C.R.S. 24-71.3-101 to 121. 14. Other Contract Requirements. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 6 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 a. Consultant shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Services, including all supporting data or other documents prepared or compiled in performance of the Services, and shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions therein. The fact that the County has accepted or approved the Services shall not relieve Consultant of any of its responsibilities. Consultant shall perform the Services in a skillful, professional and competent manner and in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence applicable to Consultants performing similar services. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly perform the Services and covenants that its professional personnel are duly licensed to perform the Services within Colorado. This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement. b. Consultant agrees to work in an expeditious manner, within the sound exercise of its judgment and professional standards, in the performance of this Agreement. Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. c. This Agreement constitutes an agreement for performance of the Services by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee of County. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a relationship of employer-employee, master-servant, partnership, joint venture or any other relationship between County and Consultant except that of independent contractor. Consultant shall have no authority to bind County. d. Consultant represents and warrants that at all times in the performance of the Services, Consultant shall comply with any and all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. e. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements or understanding between the parties with respect thereto. f. Consultant shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County. Any attempt to assign this Agreement without such consent shall be void. g. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted assigns and successors in interest. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely for the parties, and not to any third party. h. No failure or delay by either party in the exercise of any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. i. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. j. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three years, adequate financial and other records for reporting to County. Consultant shall be subject to financial audit by federal, state or county auditors or their designees. Consultant authorizes such audits and inspections of records during normal Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 7 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 business hours, upon 48 hours’ notice to Consultant. Consultant shall fully cooperate during such audit or inspections. k. The signatories to this Agreement aver to their knowledge, no employee of the County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the Services or Property described in this Agreement. The Consultant has no beneficial interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services and Consultant shall not employ any person having such known interests. 15. Data Security. a. Definitions: i. “County Data” means all data created by or in any way originating with County and End Users, and all information that is the output of any computer processing, or other electronic manipulation, of any information that was created by or in any way originating with County and End Users, in the course of using and configuring the Services provided under this Agreement, and includes all records relating to County’s use of Consultant Services and Protected Information. ii. “End User” means the individuals (including, but not limited to employees, authorized agents, students and volunteers of County; Third Party consultants, auditors and other independent contractors performing services for County; any governmental, accrediting or regulatory bodies lawfully requesting or requiring access to any Services; customers of County provided services; and any external users collaborating with County) authorized by County to access and use the Services provided by Consultant under this Agreement. iii. “Protected Information” includes, but is not limited to, personally-identifiable information, student records, protected health information, criminal justice information or individual financial information and other data defined under C.R.S. §§ 24-72-101 et seq., and personal information that is subject to local, state or federal statute, regulatory oversight or industry standard restricting the use and disclosure of such information. The loss of such Protected Information would constitute a direct damage to the County. iv. “Security Incident” means the potentially unauthorized access by non-authorized persons to personal data or non-public data the Consultant believes could reasonably result in the use, disclosure or theft of County Data within the possession or control of the vendor. A Security Incident may or may not turn into a data breach. b. During the course of Consultant's performance of the Work, the Consultant may be required to maintain, store, process or control County Data. The Consultant represents and warrants that: i. Consultant will take all reasonable precautions to maintain all County Data in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including industry-accepted firewalls, up-to-date anti-virus software, and controlled access to the physical location of the hardware containing County Data; ii. Consultant’s collection, access, use, storage, disposal and disclosure of County Data shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, as well as all other applicable regulations and directives; Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 8 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 iii. Consultant will notify County of any Security Incident as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after Consultant becomes aware of it; iv. Consultant will provide information sufficient to satisfy County’s legal and regulatory notice obligations. Upon notice of a Security Incident, County shall have the authority to direct Consultant to provide notice to any potentially impacted individual or entity, at Consultant’s expense, and Consultant shall be liable for any resulting damages to County. v. Where Consultant has been contracted to maintain, store or process personal information on behalf of the County, it shall be deemed a “Third-Party Service Provider as defined in C.R.S. § 24-73-103(1)(i), and Consultant shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with C.R.S §§ 24-73-101 et seq.; and vi. Consultant will promptly return or destroy any County Data upon request from the County Representative. c. Consultant’s indemnification obligations identified elsewhere in this Contract shall apply to any breach of the provisions of this Paragraph. [REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 9 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first set forth above. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its COUNTY MANAGER By: ______________________________ Jeff Shroll, County Manager CONSULTANT United Way of Eagle River Valley By: _____________________________________ Print Name: ______________________________ Title: ___________________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Sara Amberg Board Chair 10 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 EXHIBIT A EAGLE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CREATE A RESILIENT ECONOMY PROTECT OUR MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEM SUPPORT OUR WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2024-2025 Welcome to the Eagle County Strategic Priorities for 2024 to 2025. This plan will help us implement the county’s mission of “Creating a Better Eagle County for All.” Commissioners and staff collaborated with community members to identify actions to improve the quality of life and success of our communities. We will work with residents and partners to adapt, update and improve the plan over the next two years. - Implement innovative solutions to create affordable housing - Support accessible, quality early childhood care and education programming - Support mental health services and access to affordable healthcare - Promote sustainable economic growth that benefits all residents - Increase transportation options by supporting ECO transition and more county airport flights serving locals - Update plans and resource development options for Gypsum I-70 Interchange - Update the county's building code to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions - Reduce impacts of wildfires and drought ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES Provide exceptional core services to support quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors.TH E P R IN C I P L E S T HAT GUIDE US:INTEGRI TY, L E A D E R S HIP, TRANSPARENC Y, I N N O V A T IO N , E Q U ITY, COLLABORATION- Safeguard our natural resources, wildlife habitat and water resources - Assure innovative sustainability practices at the county's landfill Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 11 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 EXHIBIT B EAGLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT’S 2024 PUBLIC HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health Improvement Plan 2024–2028 Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 2 AT EAGLE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT we believe that how we work with others is as important as what we accomplish. This value is at the core of our recent Community Health Assessment and the development of this Public Health Improvement Plan (PHIP). We set a vision to be inclusive of our community’s diverse identities, listening to and incorporating their perspectives, needs and challenges. Our assessment prioritized an approach that would elevate the voices among community members that often do not have the opportunity to participate in planning processes. Direct conversations provided a deeper understanding of what supports a healthy and vibrant community, as well as ongoing barriers. In addition, the day-to-day experiences of Eagle County residents provided important insights for shaping interventions that can change the root causes of health and disparities. Through a collaborative framework that integrates community voice, our plan aims to adapt local systems and policies that have the largest influence on public health outcomes. It should be no surprise that key social determinants of health are on the minds of many throughout Eagle County. Socioeconomic factors, such as housing, transportation, childcare, food and accessible activities for older and younger community members play a significant role in how residents perceive their quality of life. In addition to the costs of living, the community also highlighted the importance of social and community connectedness, as well as access to quality physical and mental health services to maintain strong wellbeing for all community members. This plan will underscore the commitment of Eagle County Public Health & Environment to amplifying voices and understanding lived experiences. By valuing all community members and prioritizing collaborative partnerships, we can set forth actions and an ongoing process to foster improved health outcomes for all people that live in Eagle County. Eagle County Public Health & Environment Team We set a vision to be inclusive of our community’s diverse identities, listening to and incorporating their perspectives, needs and challenges. “ Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 3 VISION | MISSION | VALUES OUR VISION A community that values ALL people and our environment as a foundation for health. OUR MISSION Working with community to unlock opportunities for a healthy life. OUR VALUES We are flexible, creative and adventurous. We are flexible in our approach, and we embrace the changes necessary to meet the evolving needs of our community and organization. We will lean into taking calculated risks and learn from our mistakes, always encouraging creative and progressive problem-solving. We demonstrate respect and empathy. We bring compassion, patience, and acceptance into our interactions with the community, our partners, and each other. We strive to be non-judgmental and preserve dignity. We actively listen to understand the perspectives of others. We engage to learn about differences and will remain respectful, even when our opinions differ. We seek to hear and honor the lived experiences of others. We will celebrate diverse cultures that are inclusive of our individual differences, our life experiences, and our voices. We will foster a culture wherein each individual feels a sense of belonging and is comfortable to be themselves. These are essential conditions to the inclusive work environment we will build and maintain together. We collaborate and build strong teams. We acknowledge that a combination of different perspectives and strengths can be combined to find the best solutions for complex problems. We are intentional about fostering strong relationships with our colleagues, partners, and community to promote health. We strive to never miss an opportunity. Our common sense of purpose is our passion to connect community members to resources that promote and support physical and mental wellbeing. We seek excellence and look at service delivery as an opportunity to build relationships with our success measured by the experiences of our clients. We foster trust. We are honest and build trust through our interactions with one another, our partners, and the public. We share information in a timely fashion, provide opportunities for the involvement of others and look to share decision making where feasible. We follow through on our commitments and are accountable to these values. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 4 OUR COMMUNITY Eagle County Public Health & Environment engaged communities that are more likely to experience health disparities and whose health indicators may be underrepresented in mainstream data sources. As a result, the Community Health Assessment (referred to as “the assessment” hereafter) prioritized the experiences of the community groups outlined below. HISPANIC/LATINX This group makes up 30% of Eagle County’s overall population and 45% of the population under 18 years of age (Census, 2020). Three times as many Hispanic/Latinx children live in single parent households compared to children who are White, Non-Hispanic (36% v 12%) (Census, 2020). 25.6% of Hispanic/Latinx children live in poverty (Census, 2020). YOUTH Eagle County residents under the age of 18 represent 20.1% of our community, according to the latest census. A larger percentage of middle (61%) and high school youth (49%) in Eagle County have a diverse racial/ethnic identity compared to adults in the county and across the state. Compared to their peers across the state, a larger percentage of Eagle County youth (40% Middle School, 33.2% High School) identify as Hispanic/Latinx (Healthy Kids Colorado Survey 2021 n = 3,308). LGBTQ+ An estimated 10% of Eagle County adults identify as having a diverse sexual orientation, that is, an identity that is non-heterosexual. For Eagle County youth, roughly 17% of high school students and 20% of middle school students reported a diverse sexual orientation (Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2021 n=3,308). OLDER ADULTS In 2021, 18% of Eagle County’s population was aged 60 years or older, slightly less than the overall percentage of those aged 60+ in Colorado (20%) (Census American Community Survey). However, population growth in older adults grew at a rate of 125% between 2010 and 2020, exceeding Eagle County’s overall population growth of 7% over the same period (Census, 2020). In 2022, 32% of those aged 60+ in the county worked full-time and 40% reported struggling to meet daily expenses (Community Assessment Survey Older Adults, n=276). DISABILITIES Across all ages, 6% of Eagle County’s population reported having a disability in comparison to the 11% reported in Colorado overall (Census American Community Survey). Studies show that people with disabilities report higher levels of negative health outcomes than those without disabilities. Adults with disabilities also often report higher levels of mental health issues in comparison to adults without disabilities (Centers for Disease Control 2020). Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 5 OUR PROCESS AND PRIORITIES To develop this plan we set a vision to conduct a community health assessment that was inclusive of our community’s diverse identities, listening to and incorporating their perspectives, needs, and challenges. Starting with these experiences, we then reviewed the available quantitative data to more comprehensively understand community needs and opportunities. We focused on developing relationships with the community that would specifically elevate the voices of groups that face barriers for participating in the civic process and are also more likely to experience disparate health needs or outcomes. Specifically, we chose to work with residents who identify as Latinx, the LGBTQ+ community, Older Adults, Youth, People Living with Disabilities and their caregivers. In addition, our process collected input from important stakeholders and partners to help ensure inclusive participation. Throughout our process we partnered with community-based organizations that serve and/ or support any of these specific groups. This allowed us to engage with community members through already trusted avenues. Through our community partners, we held numerous conversations which centered around the question: what supports a healthy and vibrant community and what is missing? Themes from each conversation were identified and compared across each community group. Summaries of the community conversations were crafted and paired with local data that further highlighted the needs expressed. During the next round of engagement, we focused on confirming that our summary accurately reflected the input that was provided during the community conversations. From there, we narrowed down the needs to the three most important for each community group. Overall 480 eagle county residents were engaged with this process. The final step was reviewing priorities that emerged from each group and weighting items that were present for three or more community groups. This resulted in the following priorities being included in this public health improvement plan: Reduce the Burden Associated with the Increasing Cost of Living Promote Social Connectedness Improve Access to Quality Physical and Mental Health Services PRIORITY AREA 2PRIORITY AREA 1 PRIORITY AREA 3 Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 6 OUR PLAN Priority Area 1: Reducing the Burden Associated with the Increasing Cost of Living The priority of reducing the burden associated with the increasing cost of living emerged in a myriad of contexts; housing, food, transportation, and recreation included. Public Health & Environment recognizes that Cost of Living is a factor impacting a large percentage of residents in our community. While any direct actions that may help address the Cost of Living priority fall outside of Public Health & Environment’s scope, we take special note of our community raising these concerns in the context of health. Public Health & Environment will focus the Public Health Improvement Plan on the two priorities where we could have a direct impact: Social Connectedness and Access to Quality Physical and Mental Health Services. We are committed not only to creating partnerships in the pursuit of our own goals and work, but also to being a good partner to community and governmental stakeholders better equipped to create a sustainable and thriving economic environment for all Eagle County residents. No actions for this priority are being specified at this time. Instead, we plan to enter 2024 engaging with organizational and community partners that are already leading efforts to address the burden associated with the high cost of living within Eagle County. Understanding our reach and skills within our role as Public Health & Environment, we will trust the expertise of other Eagle County Departments, such as Human Services and Housing, as well as entities with established community relationships to closely partner and offer support of projects addressing cost of living. This may include participating in collaborative efforts, connecting and/or facilitating partnership convenings, funding, providing data, and more. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 7 Priority Area 2: Promote Social Connectedness As defined in the US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community (Surgeon General’s Advisory) released in 2023, social connection is “a continuum of the size and diversity of one’s social network and roles, the functions these relationships serve, and their positive or negative qualities”. This Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights decades of research demonstrating that social connection, and its adverse social isolation, are significant predictors of lifespan and quality of health. The quality of social connection influences the physical, behavioral, and economic health of a person and a community. While personal and interpersonal factors play a role in the quality of social connection, other elements of where one lives, works, plays, and ages can support or discourage social connection. These elements are part of the social infrastructure of the community and can include gathering spaces and other physical public places, programs, organizations, opportunities for involvement, and even policies. The quality of a community’s social infrastructure and the ability to access that infrastructure are factors in the level of belonging an individual feels within the community. We need a community center for youth, adults and seniors all together to encourage more interaction. “ Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 8 What We Heard from Community Members Loneliness and social connection emerged as a theme for each of the five groups Public Health & Environment engaged with over the course of 2023. Within the groups, a common topic brought up regarding social connection was the desire for more physical spaces or events that are safe, welcoming, affordable, and accessible. Examples included specific sports or activities, multi-purpose and age-specific spaces, and multicultural and multi generational centers where residents can connect with diverse groups. To enhance belonging and safety, there is also a desire for spaces and places specific to populations who otherwise feel uncomfortable or unwelcome, such as LGBTQ+ and Latinx groups. Particularly in LGBTQ+ and youth conversations we heard that there is a desire for places to self-designate as ‘Safe Spaces’ so individuals can understand where welcoming community spaces already exist. Older adults expressed a desire for a formalized system for checking in on friends and neighbors, especially those who live alone and do not frequently leave their homes. Several community members shared their feeling that Eagle County is built for vacationers instead of locals and expressed their desire for more accessible resources; both low cost and in locations where community members live and/or spend their time. Caregivers for community members living with a disability expressed a desire for a place where they and other caregivers could share experiences and resources. Given the critical importance of social connectedness for a healthy and thriving community, Public Health & Environment has prioritized taking action to improve the social infrastructure for Eagle County residents. We recognize that multiple sectors play a role in improving social connectedness, and we will continue collaborating with partners on this priority. PRIORITY AREA 2Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 9 SUPPORTING DATA: PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS Percent of Eagle County residents who report feeling lonely Overall:32.4% Hispanic residents:40.3% LGBTQ+ residents:49.4% Residents aged 65+:15% Percent of Eagle County residents who feel that being a community member is part of their identity Overall:54% Hispanic residents:62% LGBTQ+ residents:36.7% Residents aged 65+:55.2% Percent of residents who perceive Eagle County as a “poor” or “fair” place to live Overall:6.9% Hispanic residents:22% LGBTQ+ residents:18.4% Residents aged 65+:1% Percent of residents who report trusting people in Eagle County Overall:80.6% Hispanic residents:81.1% LGBTQ+ residents:64.9% Residents aged 65+:49.7% Source: 2022 Community Engagement and Behavioral Healthy Survey - Eagle County; n=687 ACTION PLAN: PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS Goal 1: Increase the availability of safe gathering spaces for diverse community groups What we plan to do Objective Outcome Engage with municipalities and the county to understand their current and future plans for community spaces that are intercultural and intergenerational. By 2026 ECPHE works with municipality/county/special districts to document a 10-year timeline (up to 2035) of plans and priorities for developing new and existing gathering spaces. • Increased ECPHE knowledge about public space plans and priorities • Improved quality of stakeholder relationships with public space holders Document diverse community perspectives around how they experience welcoming public spaces. By 2026, conduct 10 listening sessions with focus populations to create a model for how creating inclusive public spaces (libraries, parks, green spaces, playgrounds, community centers) increases social connection, improves community trust in local leaders, and creates a sense of belonging. • Improved ECPHE understanding of community needs and perspectives for inclusive public spaces • Participants report increased trust and feeling of belonging to ECPHE Advocate for engagement with diverse community groups when planning for gathering spaces takes place among relevant organizations. By 2028, present findings from the listening sessions to interested municipalities. By 2029, partner with at least one town/municipality/county/ special district to co-develop safe gathering spaces that welcome diverse community groups. PRIORITY AREA 2Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 10 Goal 2: Plan, implement and pilot the inclusion of community engagement in all ECPHE teams What we plan to do Objective Outcome ECPHE prioritizes the listening and understanding of the community’s experience and perspective in the development and delivery of programs and services. • By 2025, develop a community engagement model to guide all operations, core service delivery, and advocacy work. • By 2026, each internal team applies the community engagement model to current efforts and opportunities. • By 2028, develop a formal structure for the community to inform ECPHE’s programs and services. ECPHE clients report improvement in engagement and communication. Strengthen relationships and trust with the community through a commitment of consistent and ongoing community conversations. Annually, ECPHE will complete at least 1 community engagement session with each of the 5 focus populations regarding the evaluation and reporting of operational and public health plan objectives. Community members report feeling as though their voice was heard by ECPHE. Goal 3: Support increased community capacity to improve social connectedness for Eagle County residents What we plan to do Objective Outcome Invest resources in local organizations that promote positive social connections. By 2026, apply existing ECPHE expertise to improve the ability of 6 local organizations to effectively mobilize, plan, and execute activities that foster positive relationships among diverse populations. • Local organizations report improved ability to foster positive relationships within and between diverse populations. • Local organizations report improved ability to share learning and coordinate around issues. Support opportunities that strengthen the ability for community members to identify, prioritize, and plan to improve local systems that impact health. • By 2025, complete community based research projects from Campeones del Sistema and convene community conversations about the results. • By 2026, complete an evaluation of the Campeones del Sistema program and develop the Campeones Model. • By 2026, develop and implement a data collection and dissemination process that integrates quantitative data and qualitative insights from the community. • Campeones develop capacity in civic engagement. • Use of the data by Eagle County residents and organizations. PRIORITY AREA 2Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 11 PRIORITY AREA 2 Assumptions • Social connection influences individual and community health and well-being • Collaboration between ECPHE and towns/county will yield positive outcomes Inputs - What we Invest • Flexible Funding • Technical expertise • Relationships with community, municipalities, and organizations • Feedback from the community • Access to data about the community • Increased ECPHE knowledge about public space plans and priorities • Improved ECPHE understanding of community needs & perspectives on safe and welcoming gathering spaces • ECPHE clients report improvement in engagement and communication • Participants report feeling as though their voice is heard by ECPHE in community conversations • Local organizations report improved ability to coordinate around fostering positive relationships among diverse populations • Campeones increase their civic engagement capacity and a Campeones del Sistema Model is developed • Community members and public entities co-develop safe gathering spaces that welcome diverse community groups • The community’s experiences and perspectives are prioritized in the development and delivery of ECPHE programs and services • Community reports increased involvement in and satisfaction with organizations’ programming that is responsive to their needs • Community members have increased opportunities for meaningful civic engagement • Members of diverse community groups report increased availability and use of safe and welcoming public gathering spaces • Enhanced quality of life for community members through strengthened social connectedness • Community co-develops and feels ownership of solutions that improve the quality of life of Eagle County residents Program-Level Outcomes Community-Level Community Impacts YEARS 1-4 YEAR 5 YEAR >5 • Consistent and committed community engagement leads to trust and better outcomes • Safe and welcoming spaces for gathering lead to increased social connectedness External Factors • Economic shifts affecting the community • Natural disasters or other community stressors • (Political) will of municipal and organizational decision-makers Outputs - What we do • Towns/counties are engaged to understand plans for the development of community spaces in the next 10 years • Advocate for engagement with diverse community groups when planning for gathering spaces occurs • Community engagement model is developed & applied to all ECPHE operations • Annual community conversations regarding the evaluation and reporting of operational and public health plan objectives • Invest resources in supporting local organizations that promote positive social connections • Campeones del Sistema’s community research projects are completed & initiative is evaluated EVALUATION AND LOGIC MODEL A Logic Model is a visual graphic of how we plan to measure what we will do over the 5 years and the change we expect to see. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 12 Priority Area 3: Improve Access to Quality Physical & Mental Health Services Our community members’ lived experiences and identities influence how they interact with healthcare services and therefore impact their health outcomes. Language, race, ethnicity, culture, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal history such as domestic violence or homelessness, make a difference in the kind of health care needed. Accessing and receiving quality preventive, chronic, and acute care that is respectful, culturally sensitive, and people-centered is foundational to reducing health disparities (Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University). The ability to not only obtain, but also be satisfied with, local physical and mental health care emerged as a theme within each of the five focus population groups. What We Heard from Community Members Through Public Health & Environment’s community conversations we learned about some of the specific needs within the five focus populations related to access to and quality of physical and mental health care. Older adults expressed a need for more caregivers and advocates. Some felt that Alzheimer’s screenings should be incorporated into senior wellness exams. Access to care was also raised both in terms of affordability, lack of specialists, and transportation. Dental care was highlighted with this group as well; several older community members felt as though timely and affordable dental care was lacking. LGBTQ+ community members focused on the importance of knowledgeable, affirming, and supportive care in all interactions with healthcare providers and staff. Within Latinx groups, access to mental and physical health care was the primary theme. Affordability of healthcare was a significant focus brought up in the context of medication, lab results, and specialty services such as X-rays. Community members expressed a need for more mental health resources, especially for youth. Mobile healthcare provider options were strongly desired, with some participants indicating two doctors on call per town or municipality would meet the current need. Within both the youth and disability and caregivers group, improving their community’s mental health was an especially prominent theme. Both groups expressed the wish that there were more opportunities to connect with other community members to share experiences as a means of mitigating negative mental health struggles. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 13 SUPPORTING DATA: IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Percent of older adults who report being able to access long term care options Source: Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults 2022 - Eagle County; n = 276 Percent of self-identified LGBTQ+ community members who report a need for more LGBTQ+ aware and informed therapy Source: Colorado West Mountain LGBTQ+ Survey - Eagle County; n = 77 Percent of Eagle River Valley high school students report experiencing daily depression symptoms that caused them to stop some usual activities for two consecutive weeks or longer in the past year Overall:38.1% Hispanic students:45.3% LGBTQ+ students:68.3% Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey - High School 2021; n = 1961 Percent of adults in Health Statistics Region 12 who have ever been diagnosed with a depressive disorder Overall:17% With a disability:42% Hispanic residents:17.7% LGBTQ+ residents:54.1% Residents aged 65+:9.4% Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2019-2021) - CDPHE Percent of respondents who perceive the quality of mental health care available for children as “Poor or Fair” Overall:35.3% Hispanic residents:29.6% LGBTQ+ residents:39.5% Residents aged 65+:23.6% Source: Community Engagement & Behavioral Health Survey Report 2022; n = 687 70.1% 15% PRIORITY AREA 3Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 14 ACTION PLAN: IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Goal 1: Ensure internal Eagle County Public Health & Environment practices are culturally responsive What we plan to do Objective Outcome Evaluate and improve ECPHE programs and services from the community’s perspective. • By 2024, develop a welcoming facilities plan for ECPHE client serving spaces, including client feedback on client serving spaces. • By 2025, assess ECPHE services and programs based on the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and implement an improvement plan. • ECPHE clients report that client serving spaces are welcoming. • Internal policy and practice improvements are implemented based on the CLAS assessment and client feedback. Ensure contractors are improving access and quality of care. By 2025, include in each new contract, requirements for funded organizations to state how they are serving our diverse and intersecting community. Increased accountability between ECPHE and funded organizations to improve access and quality of care. Goal 2: Strengthen the infrastructure of mental health promotion and primary prevention across all ages What we plan to do Objective Outcome Increase opportunities to support mental health across the prevention spectrum. • By 2025, map out behavioral health prevention continuum in Eagle County with current resources, funding, and gaps. • By 2027, develop three recommendations based on identified gaps in Objective one. • By 2029 convene relevant stakeholders to vet feasibility and impact of recommendations. • Programmatic & funding gaps in mental health promotion are identified. • Strategies created in collaboration with stakeholders to close the identified gaps. • Stakeholders report feeling ownership over recommendations. PRIORITY AREA 3Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 15 Goal 3: Advocate for access to and affordable quality health care and prevention services What we plan to do Objective Outcome Identify opportunities for organizational level policies that impact access and affordability of high quality services. By the end of 2024, formalize collecting and sharing feedback from those we work with about their experiences with the health system. Channels for dynamic feedback from diverse communities are strengthened and feedback is shared with stakeholders by 2026. Influence state legislation concerning access and affordability of high quality health services for diverse populations when and where appropriate. By 2024, establish a process for communicating with the community about the opportunities to weigh-in on state legislation. A process to monitor and communicate with the community around opportunities to engage with state legislation is implemented. PRIORITY AREA 3Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 Eagle County Public Health & Environment Public Health Improvement Plan 2024-2028 16 EVALUATION AND LOGIC MODEL A Logic Model is a visual graphic of how we plan to measure what we will do over the 5 years and the change we expect to see. PRIORITY AREA 3 Assumptions • ECPHE’s committment to offering core services remains strong • Needs and preferences of diverse populations will be prioritized Inputs - What we Invest • Relationships with community and organizations • Existing services and infrastructure • Existing team expertise and time • Feedback from the community • Flexible funding • ECPHE clients report that client serving spaces are welcoming • Internal policy and practice improvements are implemented based on the CLAS assessment and community feedback • Accountability between ECPHE and funded organizations is improved to increase access and quality of care • Programmatic and funding gaps in mental health prevention are identified • Channels for dynamic feedback from diverse communities are strengthened • A process to monitor and communicate with the community around opportunities to engage with state legislation is implemented • Internal ECPHE practices are culturally responsive and act as a model for other care delivery partners • The infrastructure of mental health promotion and prevention across the lifespan is strengthened • Local advocacy for accessible and affordable quality health care and prevention services is improved and includes community voices • Culturally and linguistically responsive physical and mental health care services are accessible for all Eagle County residents • All community members feel supported in their mental well being Program-Level Outcomes Community-Level Community Impacts YEARS 1-4 YEAR 5 YEAR >5 • Community members and organizations are willing to share insights • The most effective way for sustainable impact is involving community External Factors • Changes in local, state, or federal policies • Shifts in community need • Engagement of local healthcare organizations Outputs - What we do • ECPHE develops and implements a facilities plan that focuses on creating a welcoming environment for community members • ECPHE policies and practices are assessed based on National Standards for Cultural and Linguistic Services (CLAS) • Ensure contractors are improving access and quality of care • Mental health prevention services available in Eagle County are mapped onto a continuum of care • Community feedback mechanism is developed to be utilized by ECPHE • State legislative work is monitored and engagement process is developed Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 12 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 EXHIBIT C SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE, FEES 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES a. General. Consultant will administer a grant program for the 2024-2025 United Way of Eagle River Valley grant cycle (the “2024-2025 Grant Cycle”) to fund 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Eagle County with missions that serve a valid public purpose of helping families meet basic needs; improving access to health care; and/or providing youth and education programs. Consultant will select funding recipients with 1) missions and/or programs that address root causes of health disparities as identified in the 2024-2028 Public Health Improvement Plan attached hereto as “Exhibit B”, and 2) missions and/or programs which align with the County’s Strategic Plan, attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. In making grant awards, Consultant will prioritize organizations that specifically address Priority 1 of the 2024-2028 Public Health Improvement Plan: Reduce the Burden Associated with Increasing Cost of Living. The following two-year timeline is meant to serve as a general guideline for Consultant: Year One: ending December 31st, 2024 Quarter 1: County distributes investment to Consultant for 2024 grant cycle Quarters 2 & 3: Consultant will communicate and market for their fundraising efforts Quarter 3: Consultant will conduct grant application process Quarter 4: Consultant will execute agreements to all 2024 awarded grantees Year Two: ending December 31st, 2025 Quarter 1: Consultant will share copies of executed agreements with County for 2024 grant recipients Quarter 1: County will distribute investment to Consultant for 2025 grant cycle Quarters 2 & 4: Consultant will conduct reviews with awarded grantees to obtain status updates on performance & outcomes for 2024 grant cycle Quarters 2 & 3: Consultant will communicate and market for their fundraising efforts Quarter 3: Consultant will conduct 2025 grant application process Quarter 4: Consultant will execute agreements to all 2025 awarded grantees b. Community Partners. Consultant will use best efforts to leverage the funds received under this Agreement to engage organizations and employers within Eagle County for purposes of fundraising. Consultant will strive to match Eagle County’s contribution, though matching Eagle County’s contribution will not be a requirement for fund distribution. c. Allocation of Funding. Consultant shall award the full $100,000 contribution to qualifying non-profit organizations as described in section 1(a) above, however Consultant may allocate up to 10% of funds toward indirect costs Consultant incurs associated with the services described in this Scope of Work. Consultant shall ensure that 20% of Eagle County's financial Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897 13 Eagle County Prof Services Final 8/15/2022 contribution to the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle is awarded to qualifying non-profit organizations in the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County. 2. FEES Consultant will be paid $100,000 upon receipt of an invoice in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Agreement. 3. REPORTING a. Grant Summary Report. As soon as practicable following funding decisions for the 2024- 2025 Grant Cycle, but no later than December 31, 2024, Consultant shall provide County a report identifying the awards made and summarizing each award (the “Grant Summary Report”). The Grant Summary Report should provide information including, but not limited to: recipients chosen, amounts awarded, relevant details about recipients (location, funding category, etc.), the anticipated use of funds and/or the purpose for which each grant was awarded. Consultant will make reasonable efforts to demonstrate that 20% of Eagle County' s financial contribution to the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle was awarded to qualifying non-profit organizations in the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County. Upon request, Consultant shall also make available to Eagle County any reporting or other documentation received by Consultant from funding recipients for the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle. b. Annual Report. Within six months of the end of each calendar year within the 2024-2025 Grant Cycle, and no later than June 30th of the year following the award of funds, Consultant shall submit to County an annual report (the “Annual Report”) expanding on the Grant Summary Report identified in section 3(a) above. The Annual Report should, to the extent possible, summarize the efforts, programs, or missions supported by the funds awarded and measure the impact of said efforts, programs, or missions on the communities served. Consultant will make a good faith effort to include as much detail as possible showing how the grant awards were used by recipients in furtherance of the County’s Strategic Plan and 2024-2028 Public Health Improvement Plan, specifically Priority 1: Reduce the Burden Associated with Increasing Cost of Living. The Annual Report should also include detail showing how Consultant leveraged the funds to support its fundraising efforts. Docusign Envelope ID: E17ABC7D-D99B-4905-811E-5FE4CDD30897