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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02231993 - 1.79 1 - 79 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian DATE: 1/12/93 SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH ELIZABETH BOCKSER, FAMILIES FOR LITERACY COORDINATOR, ADULT LITERACY PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the County Librarian to execute on behalf of the County a short form service contract agreement with Elizabeth Bockser, Families for Literacy Coordinator, for the period 1/1/93 through 6/30/93 for the provision of services as Families for Literacy Coordinator for Project Second Chance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This contract requires no County funds. All costs of Families for Literacy Project are paid from a grant from California Library Services Act Funds. REASON FOR CONTRACT: This contract provides for the continued services of Elizabeth Bockser as Families for Literacy Coordinator for Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County's Adult Literacy Project. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:_YES SIGNATURE: (%� • /I`/ _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON February 23, 1793 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED R OTHE The Chair of the Board is authorized to sign the above named agreement. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT I ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED February 23, 1993 Contact: 646-6423 PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF S�E��ORS^ AND UNL. ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library �/ County Administrator By DEPUTY County Auditor i 11BOSWASTER.BO Contra Costa County Number33219 Standard Form 1/87 SHORT FORM SERVICE CONTRACT Fund/Org #3833 Account # 1. CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION. Other #3354 Department: Library Subject: Adult Literacy Project 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: Bockser, Elizabeth Taxpayer I.D.#023-38-5913 Capacity: Individual Address: 1812 Noemi Dr. Concord, CA 94519 3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is 1/1/93 and it terminates 6/30/93 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 canceled immediately by written mutual consent. 5. Payment Limit. County's total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $14,960.00. Salary + FICA = $13,900., Mileage and expenses = $1,060.00, Mileage at .28¢ per mile. 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) [X ] a.FEE RATE: $16.50 per service unit: [X ] hour; or [ ] session, as defined below; or [ ] calendar _ (insert day, week or month) NOT TO EXCEED a total of service unit(s). [ ] b. Payment in full after approval by the Department. [ ] c. As set forth in the attached Payment Provisions. 7. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide the following described services: A. Provide service as Families for Literacy Coordinator, Adult Literacy Project. as per attached job description. B. Maintain valid California driver's license and carry automobile liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/50,000 coverage naming County its officers and employees as named insured as to all service performed by Contractor under this agreement. 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, religion, color, national origin, or ethnic background, or handicap, and that none shall be used, in whole or in part, for religious worship or instruction. SHORT FORM CONTRACT I Number 10. Independent Contract Status. This Contract is by and between two independent contractors and is not intended to and shall not be construed to create the relationship between the parties of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint 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, 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 a subcontract with a value or cost of $10,000 or more over a twelve-month period, such subcontract shall contain a clause to the effect that upon written request and until expiration of four years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such subcontract, the subcontractor shall make available, to the Secretary, 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 and 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. 13. Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to Government Code §7550, Contractor shall include in all documents or written reports completed and submitted to County in accordance 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 $5,000. 14. Indemnification. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the County and its officers and employees from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness, death, or injury to person(s) or property, including without limitation all consequential damages, from any cause whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of the Contractor or its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors hereunder, save and except claims or litigation arising through the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the County or its officers or employees. Contractor will make good to and reimburse the County for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys fees, the County may make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the County will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of the Contractor. 15. Legal Authority. This Contract is entered into tinder and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code Sections 26227 and 31000. 16. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto: COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR By By_ Designee Approved: County Administrator By �— Individual Designee (Designate official capacity) Recommended by Department By _ - (Form approved by County Counsel) Designee PROJECT SECOND CHANCE JOB DESCRIPTION FAMILIES FOR LITERACY COORDINATOR Under the direction of Contra Costa Library's Literacy Director and the Coordinator of Children's Services, the Families for Literacy Coordinator, an independent contractor, will provide an average of 30 hours per week at. 16.SU $-limper hour. A flexible work schedule will be essential and will include Saturdays. JOB DESCRIPTION: Pecrurt new adult learners and existing learners with preschool children in the Pittsburg area Participate in the training of volunteer tutor. (�evelop and present programs designed to teach adult. learners hoo., to read to their children P,ecrurt, and train older youth as reading partner; %/-Mli primary arced children, whose parents are enrolled ire the. library's literacy program i1ay involve completing a deveiopmeniai calendar through age 5 QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have at least a 4 year college degree and preferably a teaching credential. He or she should have experience working with children and be knowledgeable of children's literature Experience in the field of adult literacy is desirable. ability to work: with people of all ages is essential. Good writing skills are required. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send a resume and a letter of application t.cr Grata Wiley, Director Project Second i=honce Contra Costa County Library 1750 Oak Park 61vd. F`leasant Hill, C� 945 )'T A oanel of library personnel will conduct interviews dririnq the earls par,. of September APPLICATION DEADLINE: Septemoer 6, i?fi-? 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