HomeMy WebLinkAboutValley Cities Counseling & ConsultationCITY OF AUBURN - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
THIS two year AGREEMENT made and entered into this o2`i�o day of
//, , 2015, by and between the CITY OF AUBURN, a municipal corporation
of the State of Washington, hereafter referred to as "CITY ", and VALLEY CITIES
COUNSELING & CONSULTATION, which is located at 2704 1 Street NE, Auburn, Washington
98002, a non - profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, hereafter
referred to as "AGENCY."
WHEREAS, The AGENCY provides a valuable service to the CITY and its residents
through the provision of mental health counseling and therapy for victims of domestic violence;
and
WHEREAS, the CITY is interested in continuing support of the AGENCY, including
development of additional resources and service sites, for low income Auburn residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the covenants and conditions of this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for an appropriation to the AGENCY for
providing services as set forth in Exhibits and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set
forth, to Auburn residents during the 2015 -2016 term. This support is in recognition of the fact
that the demand for the services delivered by the AGENCY continues to rise.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. The parties agree and understand that the AGENCY agrees to provide services, as
described in Exhibits which may include development of new resources, to low income Auburn
residents. Services to be provided are set forth in Exhibits of this agreement, and incorporated
herein by this reference as if fully set forth.
B. The Agency agrees to provide at a minimum the services outlined in the Exhibits. Said
services are to be completed no later than December 31, of said contract year.
III. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2015 and shall expire on
December 31, 2016. Provided that if the Auburn City Council does not appropriate sufficient
funding for the 2016 calendar year this Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2015.
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IV. PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND COMPENSATION
A. The AGENCY shall provide reports to the City within 15 days of the close of each
calendar quarter. Reporting requirements are outlined in the Exhibits, the format and contents
are set forth in the Exhibits to this Agreement, which are incorporated herein by this reference.
B. As full and total payment for the services provided under this Agreement, the CITY
agrees to pay the AGENCY the total amount of $10,000 per contracted year, as set forth
in the Exhibits. The CITY will pay an amount equal to one - quarter of the total amount within
thirty (30) days following the CITY's receipt of quarterly invoices. The required format and
content of quarterly invoices is set forth in the Exhibits to this Agreement, and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
V. INDEMNIFICATION
The AGENCY agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY, its elected and
appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands and /or
causes of action of any kind or character whatsoever arising out of or relating to services
provided by the AGENCY, its employees, volunteers or agents concerning any and all claims by
any persons for alleged injury or damage to persons or property to the extent caused by the
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the AGENCY, its employees, volunteers or agents or
representatives. In the event that any suit or claim for damages based upon such claim, action,
loss or damage is brought against the CITY, the AGENCY shall defend the same as its sole
costs and expense; provided that the CITY retains the right to participate in said suit if any
principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment be rendered against the
CITY and /or its officers, elected officials, agents and employees or any of them or jointly
against the CITY and the AGENCY and their respective officers, agents, volunteers, employees
or any of them, the AGENCY shall fully satisfy the same and shall reimburse the CITY any
costs and expense which the CITY has incurred as a result of such claim or suit. The provisions
of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Vl. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/ASSIGNMENT
The parties agree and understand that the AGENCY is an independent contractor and
not the agent or employee of the CITY and that no liability shall attach to the CITY by reason of
entering into this Agreement except as provided herein. The services required under this
Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted by the AGENCY without the prior written
consent of the CITY.
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VII. INSURANCE
The AGENCY shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or property which may arise from or in connection with
services provided by the AGENCY, it agents, employees or volunteers under this Agreement.
The AGENCY agrees to provide comprehensive general liability insurance and shall maintain
liability limits of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) combined single limit
coverage per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Where
professional services are provided as part of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement,
as shown in Exhibits the AGENCY shall also provide and maintain professional liability
coverage including errors and omissions coverage in the minimum liability amount of ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage. Any deductibles or self insured retentions in either policy
must be declared to and approved by the CITY. At the option of the CITY either: The insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self insured retentions as respects the CITY, its
officials and employees; or, The AGENCY shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. The policies are
to contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
1) GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE:
The CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents are to be covered
as additional insured as respects: Liability arising out of services and activities
performed by or on behalf of AGENCY, its employees, agents and volunteers. The
coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the
CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees or agents.
2) GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGES:
(a) The AGENCY's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the
CITY, its officials, employees and agents. Any insurance or self insurance
maintained by the CITY, its officials, employees or agents shall be in excess of the
AGENCY's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(b) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage
provided to the CITY, its officials, employees or agents.
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(c) Coverage shall state that the AGENCY's insurance shall apply separately to each
insured against whom claim is bought or suit is brought except with respect to the
limits to the insurer's liability.
(d) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage, or in limits
except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt
requested has been given to the CITY. The AGENCY agrees to provide copies of
the Certificates of Insurance to the CITY at the time that this Agreement takes
effect.
(e) The AGENCY shall furnish the CITY with Certificates of Insurance and with original
endorsements affecting coverage required by this clause. The certificate and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by
that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The CITY reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
(f) The AGENCY shall include all volunteers, employees and agents under its policies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each. All coverages for
volunteers shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.
VIII. NONDISCRIMINATION
The AGENCY shall not discriminate under any services or programs to which this
Agreement may apply directly or through contractual or other arrangements on the grounds of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or
physical handicap.
IX. BOOKS AND RECORDS
The AGENCY agrees to maintain separate accounts and records in accordance with
State Auditor's procedures, including personnel, property, financial and programmatic records
which sufficiently reflect direct and indirect costs and services performed under this Agreement.
The AGENCY agrees to maintain all books and records relating to this Agreement for a period
of three (3) years following the date that this Agreement is expired or otherwise terminated. The
parties agree that the CITY OF AUBURN may inspect such documents upon good cause at any
reasonable time within the three (3) year period.
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ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
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City Attorney
CITY OF AUBURN
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MAYOR
VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING 9NlD,CONSULTATION
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X. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice
should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with its terms through no fault
of the other.
XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. The AGENCY agrees to submit a report to the CITY no later than the last
quarterly invoice date, describing the progress and activities performed for the
previous year's scope of services.
B. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws, regulations and ordinances of the
City of Auburn, the State of Washington, and County of King and where
applicable, Federal laws.
C. Agency agrees to conduct its activity in such a manner as to coincide with the
goals identified in the attached Memorandum of Understanding. The Agency
understands that the performance indicators established in the Memorandum will
be used by the City as a measurement tool in determining if the goals have been
achieved.
D. The CITY and the AGENCY respectively bind themselves, their successors,
volunteers, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this
Agreement and with respect to all covenants to this Agreement.
E. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the
CITY and the AGENCY and supersedes all prior negotiations. This Agreement
may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the CITY and the
AGENCY.
F. Should it become necessary to enforce any term or obligation of this Agreement,
then all costs of enforcement including attorney's fees and expenses and court
costs shall be paid to the substantially prevailing party.
G. The AGENCY agrees to comply with all local, state and federal laws applicable
to its performance under this Agreement.
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CITY OF AUBURN
2015 -2016 HUMAN SERVICES AGREEMENT
SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A
Agency / Program:
Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
DV Advocacy
Location / Mailing:
Site Address:
2704 1 Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Mailing Address:
325 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA 98032
Annual Funding:
2015: $10,000
2016: $10,000
Agency Contact / Title:
Ken Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
1. Counseling offered in 2015
Wendy Tanner
Pro ram Mana er
Phone / Email:
253 235 -0199
wtanner valle cities.or
Fax:
253 661 -6428
City Contact / Title:
Emily J. Pearson --FCommunity
Services Assistant
Phone / Email:
253 931 -3096
epearson@auburnwa.gov
Fax:
253 288 -3132
Location / Mailing:
Site Address:
Auburn City Hall
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
Mailing Address:
Auburn City Hall
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
1) Project Summary:
Agency shall utilize City of Auburn funds to provide DV Advocacy program services for Auburn residents to
receive safety planning, criminal iustice system orientation and assistance, and supportive case
manaagement needing help in overcoming the immediate and devastating effects of domestic violence.
Such services shall be provided in a manner which fully complies with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, statutes, rules and regulation. Agency shall ensure that City of Auburn residents are being provided
services using awarded Human Services funds under this Agreement.
2) Performance Measures:
a. Number Served - the Agency agrees to serve, at minimum, the following unduplicated number of
Auburn residents with awarded Human Services funds.
Number Served
Annual
Goal
1 :t Qtr,
JAN-MARCH
2nd Qtr,
APRIL -JUNE
3rd Qtr.
JULY -SEPT
4th Qtr.
OCT -DEC
Number of unduplicated Auburn residents
Goal
JAN -MARCH
APRIL -JUNE
JULY -SEPT
OCT -DEC
1. Counseling offered in 2015
60
15
15
15
15
assisted in 2015
20
5
5
5
5
Number of unduplicated Auburn residents
480
120
120
120
120
2. Advocacy offered in 2016
60
15
15
15
15
assisted in 2016
b. Service Units - the Agency agrees to provide, at minimum, the following service units by quarter.
Service Units
Annual
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
411 Qtr.
Goal
JAN -MARCH
APRIL -JUNE
JULY -SEPT
OCT -DEC
1. Counseling offered in 2015
480
120
120
120
120
2. Advocacy offered in 2015
20
5
5
5
5
1. Support Group offered in 2016
480
120
120
120
120
2. Advocacy offered in 2016
20
5
1 5
5
5
Definition of Service Units:
Counseling = DV advocacy hr., service delivery by a certified professional counselor consisting of individual consultations & group
settings.
Advocacy = DV community education hour, defined as DV advocacy education, treatment, & training.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONTINUED
3) Outcome(s):
Individuals and /or families will improve their understanding of domestic /sexual violence.
4) Reporting Requirements:
All data and required forms shall be submitted online through SharelApp (except special circumstances
preapproved by city staff) at http:// sharelapp .culturegrants.org /index/login. Required forms shall be
submitted annually and quarterly; quarterly reports are due no later than the 15`h of the month following the
end of each quarter (i.e. April 15'h, July 15h, October 15', January 15'").
Service Unit Report (required quarterly): Submitted in SharelApp, data from this form will be used to track
each program's progress toward meeting the goals stipulated in the Scope of Services.
Reimbursement Request (required quarterly): Submitted in SharelApp, this form will serve as the invoicing
mechanism for payment to your agency /program. Reimbursement Requests need to be signed and
returned to the City of Auburn staff contact as listed in section five (5) of this Scope of Services.
Demographic Data Report (required annually): The agency shall collect and retain data requested on this
form from persons served through this Agreement. Data should be tracked in an ongoing manner and
submitted annually in SharelApp (by January 150).
Annual Outcome Data Report (required annually): Data should demonstrate the program's progress toward
Outcomes specified in the Scope of Services. Outcome data shall be submitted in SharelApp annually (by
January 15'h).
5) Compensation:
The Agency agrees that it will meet the specific funding conditions identified and acknowledges that
payment to the Agency will not be made unless the funding conditions are met. Expenses must be
incurred prior to submission of quarterly reimbursement requests. Quarterly reimbursement requests shall
not exceed the estimated payment without prior written approval from the City. Estimated quarterly
payments are contingent upon meeting or exceeding the above performance measure(s) for the
corresponding quarter. This requirement may be waived at the sole discretion of the City with satisfactory
explanation of how the performance measure will be met by year -end in the Service Unit Report.
The Agency shall submit Reimbursement Requests in the format requested by the City. Reimbursement
Requests need to be signed and returned to City of Auburn via email at epearson a[?.auburnwa.gov
or mail to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Emily J. Pearson
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
Estimated Quarterly Reimbursements:
2015
$10,000
2016
$10,000
1s' Qtr
$2,500
1s' Qtr
$2,500
2" Qtr
$2,500
Vd Qtr
$2,500
3` Qtr
$2,500 ..
3` Qtr
$2,500
4'5— Qtr
$2,500
4' Qtr
$2,500