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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08091994 - 1.48 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 5 L Contra FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Costa By: John T. Gregory, Management Analyst .<_ ...: •;o� County 7;SiW 4 DATE: July 29, 1994 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCED SERVICE INTEGRATION SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to execute a contract with Dr. Katherine L. Armstrong in the amount of $25,000 to conduct work associated with enhanced service integration activities that are more effective and efficient, and implementation of a Community Action Plan in the North Richmond community. BACKGROUND: Agencies comprising the Youth Services Board (Social Services, Health Services, Probation, Juvenile Court, Superintendent of Schools and the County Administrator) have been working closely together to better coordinate services to families and children in an attempt to identify and implement innovative service delivery systems . As a result of those efforts, the concept of Family preservation has been developed and implemented on an inter- disciplinary, inter-departmental basis . The Board of Supervisor determined that there was a need for an individual to assist in the process of moving toward earlier identification of problems and preventive intervention which will preclude or reduce the need for intensive and expensive intervention by government. It was determined that Dr. Armstrong would be that individual involved in a three-year effort to develop work strategies and plans to meet the needs for real progress in the county mission of improving the health and well-being of children and their families by redesigning County public services to be community-based, family-centered, comprehensive and interagency. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ONAtigust APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED � OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED aA Contact: John T. Gregory, 646-4089 PHIL BATCHEAR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CC: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR w BY 44�X C �� DEPUTY -2- With the completion of the design of how family service integration teams will function in the two communities of North Richmond and West Pittsburg/Baypoint, Dr. Armstrong' s services are now available for additional assignments . Through a contribution by the Zellerbach Family Fund, it has been determined that Dr. Armstrong would be able to work on the following items : 1 . Help Contra Costa County identify state and federal waivers needed to eliminate those regulations and administrative requirements which impede the integration of services, hinder community-based family-centered approaches and prevent the county from shifting resources to prevention activities . Dr. Armstrong will complete a thorough study of the work processes in the various Income Maintenance programs, In Home Support Services, and the GAIN program, to determine how 20-30% of the staff time can be redirected into community service and prevention oriented activities promoting community life, encouraging residents ' self-sufficiency and supporting the strengthening of family life. 2 . Assist the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council in implementing a community action plan and following implementation of their top priority items . To accomplish these items will require a continuance of efforts related to ex-felons jobs proposal, small business and self-employment project, California reinvestment committee' s efforts to secure finance for small businesses and implementing adult education programs related to job readiness, obtaining high school diploma and English as a Second Language. The aforementioned activities should assist the county in its efforts to bring services in a more effective and efficient manner to identified target populations . WORK PLAN FOR ENHANCED FAMILY SERVICES INTEGRATION July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995 The contractor will provide a proposal, the purpose of which will be the design of implementation of a Waiver Proposal/Re-engineering study. Such a study will provide information on how the current fragmented system of services can be restructured so that County services are both: 1 . Effective--helping clients achieve agreed-upon outcomes which: a. Improve the health and safety status of children and families; b. Increase economic stability and self-sufficiency of families; C. Promote and increase the number of intact families; d. Develop a support system for children to succeed in school . 2 . Efficient--a) insurance that money and human resources are used to add value, b) that money and resources are available to promote preventive services and c) improve the quality of life in the communities in which a large percentage of County clients live. This study is also meant to support the development of a high quality AD 1741 proposal to the State. This proposal will describe what state and federal rules must be waived in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services and state how Contra Costa County will track performance and document achievement of outcomes . The work plan includes three stages of activities : 1 . Assessment Stage to be completed in July and August (ten days of work) . a. Identify the system's current operation in Health, Service, and Probation, from intake through termination; b. Diagram the existing system so all can understand the redundancies and overlap of these three departments and their activities; C. Develop an analysis of client needs and wants in relationship to obtaining the unexpected outcomes . 2 . Re-engineering Stage to be completed in September (ten days of work) . a. Determine how the system should operate, what service delivery process will maximize achievement of outcomes for the clients in the North Richmond and Bay Point communities; b. Create a chart/diagram that compares what rules and regulations must be altered and what activities will replace these rules to achieve a client delivery system that leads to improved outcomes; 3 . Write up proposal sections relevant to this study for AB 1741; completed by October 8, 1994 (six days of work) . Contractor will provide progress reports to the County Administrator and designated County staff in completion of the study to insure that all actions and time are well coordinated with the implementation of services integration. -2- In addition, the contractor will provide 50% of her time to assist in the efforts of the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council in implementing their community action plan and achieving priority items in that plan. She will continue efforts to assist the MAC inprograms for an Ex-felon Jobs Proposal, Small Business and Self- Employment Project; providing liaison between the California Reinvestment Committee and the MAC; and the implementation of adult education programs relating to job readiness, obtaining a high school diploma and English as a Second Language. Invoices for payment will be submitted, along with monthly progress reports, on a monthly basis . Such invoices are to have listed each project worked on and the amount of hours spent in each area. Invoices are to be submitted to the County Administrator by the 5th working day of each preceding month. The contractor will provide during the fiscal year 1994-95, 417 hours of consultation at the $60 an hour to the payment limit of $25,000 . Upon approval by the County Administrator, the contractor will be reimbursed for services provided. a:armstron.con Contra Costa County Standard Form -i- 85 7/86 SHORT FORM SERVICE CONTRACT 1. Contract Identification. Number Department: County Administrator Subject: Enhanced Service Integration 2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows: Contractor: Katherine L. Armstrong, Dr.PH Capacity: Individual Contractor Taxpayer ID282-40-8155 Address: 5 Admiral Drive, #219 Emeryville, CA 94608 3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is June 1 1 A9Q and it terminates June 30, 1995 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. . 4. Termination. This Contract may be terminated by the County, at its sole discretion, upon five-day advance written notice thereof to the Contractor, or cancelled immediately by written mutual consent. 5. Payment Limit. County's total . payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $ 25,000 6. County's Obligations. In consideration of Contractor's provision of services as described .below, and subject to the .payment limit expressed herein, County shall pay Contractor, upon submission of a properly documented demand for payment in the manner and form prescribed by County (Demand Form D-15) and upon approval of such demand by the head of the County Department for which this Contract is made or his designee, as follows: [Check one alternative only] (>() hour; or [ ] a. FEE RATE: $ 60, on per service unit: ( ) session, as defined below; or ( ) calendar (insert day, week or month) NOT TO EXCEED a total of AaC1"ervice unit(s). [ J b. Payment in full after approval by the Department. [ R] c. As set forth in the attached Payment Provisions. 7. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide the following described services: 8. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall be subject to and comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable with respect to its performance under this Contract, including but not limited to, licensing, employment and purchasing practices; and wages, hours and conditions of employment, including NONdiscrimination. 9. Nondiscriminatory Services. Contractor agrees that all goods and services under this Contract , shall be available to all qualified persons regardless of age, sex, race, reli- gion, color, national origin, or ethnic background, or handicap, and that none shall be used, in whole or in part, for religious worship or instruction. -1- SHORT FORM .SERVICE CONTRACT • Number 10. Independent Contractor Status. This Contract is by and between two independent contractors and is not Intended Eo and shall-tot be construed to create the relationship BETWEEN THE PARTIES of agent, servant , employee, partnership, 13int venture, or association. 11. Disputes. Disagreements between the County and Contractor concerning the meaning, requirements, or performance of this Contract shall be subject to final, determination .in writing by the head. of the County Department for which this Contract is made or his designee or in accordance with the applicable procedures (if -any) required by the State ;or Federal Government. 12. Access to Books and Records of Contractor Subcontractor. Pursuant to Section 1861(v 1) of the Social Security Act, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, Contractor shall, upon written request and until the expiration. of four years after. :the furnishing of services pursuant to this Contract, make available to the Secretary,:;of Health and Human Services , or tem the Comptroller General,, THE COUNTY, or any of their -duly authorized representatives, this Contract and books, documents, and records of .Contractor, that are necessary to certify the nature and extent of all costs and charges hereunder.,,!< ` Further, if Contractor carries out any of the duties of this Contract through contract with a value or cost of $10,000 or more over a twelve-month period, such sub- contract shall contain a clause to the effect that upon written request and until.�s.the expiration of four years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such subcontract;.• the subcontractor shall make available, to the Secretary, or to the Comptroller General.;':'-'- THE COUNTY, or any of their duly authorized representatives, the subcontract and books, documents , and records of the subcontractor that are necessary to verify the nature:;'arid.. extent of all costs and charges hereunder. This special condition is in addition to any and all other terms regarding the maintenance or retention of records under this Contract and is binding on the heirs, successors,; assigns and representatives of Contractor. ; a>' 13. Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to Government Code §7550, Contractor shall include.. in all documents or written reports completed and submitted to County in accord anee:with. this Contract, a separate section listing the numbers and dollar amounts of all- contracts. and subcontracts relating to the preparation of each such document or written report:`; This section shall apply only if the payment limit under this Contract exceeds $50 00' OLD ndemnification. The Contractor shall defend, save harmless County and its )II, and. employees from all li and claims for damages;. for death, sickness or injury to pe y, including without limitation consequential damages, from a w atsoever anis ng eeted with the opera tions or the o the Contractor hereunder, resulting from the con, u , Anti se; of the Contractor, its agents or employees. ': •;; NEW 14. INDEMNIFICATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, SAVE, HARMLESS THE COUNTY AND ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS). COSTS; AND LIABILITY FOR ANY. DAMAGES, SICKNESS, DEATH, OR INJURY TO PERSON9SO OR PROPERTY,. INCt.U1�YNO' WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER ARISING.`DIRE'C'TLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM OR CONNECTED WITH THE OPERATIONS OR SERVICES OF THE CONTRACTOR 0i,``t 'S` AGENTS, SERVENTS, EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS HEREUNDER, SAVE AND EXCEPT CLAIMS'OR ,L �I A ` TION ARISING THROUGH THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR SOLE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE COUNT'Y.<<OItIT :: OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES, AND. WILL MAKE GOOD TO AND REIMBURSE THE cOUNTY FOR ANY.;":$XPEN ' DITURES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES, THE COUNTY MAY MAKE BY REASON Or, SUCK1;MA '-" TERS AND, IF REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY' WILL DEFEND ANY SUCH SUITS AT THE SOLE COST:--'=AND i EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. ;�h�; 15. Legal Authority. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following:.. legal authorities : California Government Code Sections 26227 and 31000. 16. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto: COMY OF OSTA CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR By By. r,1 ��2�, -�L����f'�-o ' I '' De ignee 7lu8 � Approved: , County Administrator (Designate official capacity) By Designee Recomm by D Tt t By (Form approved by County Counsel] Designee -2- Contra costa County Standard Form iM:5 7/86 SHORT FORM SERVICE CONTRACT 1. Contract Identification. Number Department: count I y Administrator Subject: Enhanced Service Integration 2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows: Contractor,: Katherine L. Armstrong, Dr.PH - Capacity: Individual Contractor Taxpayer ID#282-40-8155 Address: 5 Admiral Drive, #219 Emeryville, CA 94608 3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is June 1_ and it terminates June 30, 1995 unless sooner terminated 'as- provided hereTn—. , 4. Termination. This Contract may be terminated by the County, at its sole discretion, upon five-day advance written notice thereof to the Contractor, or cancelled immediately by written mutual consent. 5. Payment Limit. County's total , payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $ 25 ,000 6. County's Obligations. In consideration of Contractor's provision ofservices as described below, and subject to the payment limit expressed herein, County shall pay Contractor, upon submission of a, properly documented demand for payment in the manner and form prescribedbyCounty (Demand Form D-15) and upon approval of such demand by the head of the County Department for which this Contract is made or his designee,' as follows: [Check one alternative only] (>0 hour; or a. FEE RATE: $ 60, on per service unit: session, as defined below; or calendar (insert day, week or month) NOT TO EXCEED a total of 417A&w"ervice unit(s). b. Payment in full after approval by the Department. [ )Q c. As set forth in the attached Payment Provisions. 7. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide the following described services: 8. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall be subject to and comply with all Federal,' State and local laws and regulations applicable with respect to its performance under this Contract, including but not limited to, licensing, employment and purchasing practices; and wages, hours and conditions of employment, including NOWdiscrimination. 9. Nondiscriminatory Services. Contractor agrees that all goods and services under this Contract shall be available to all qualified persons regardless of age, sex, race, reli- gion, color, national origin, or ethnic background, or handicap, and that none shall be used, in whole or in part, for religious worship or instruction. -1-