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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTri-County IGA Amend - Child Care InitiativeDeschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-196C (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT For Board Business Meeting of April 2 , 2008 Please see directions. for completing this document on the next page. DATE: March 24, 2008 FROM: Diane Treadway CCF 541-385-1405 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Board Signature on document #2008- 165, amendment to the intergovernmental agreement between the Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families and Crook and Jefferson County Commissions on Children & Families. PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? No BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: This is an amendment to a previous agreement dated September 20, 2005 between Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties to continue funding the Tri County Child Care Initiative. The project provides for training for childcare providers and an employer coordinator. The overall goal of this project is to increase the number of providers who become trained and registered, and to increase the number of Central Oregon employers who adopt family friendly strategies supporting quality early childhood education (though stipends, benefits, on site care, tax credit, etc.) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The amendment is a continuation of funding in the amount of $38,275.50 for the period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED: Approval and signature of document #2008-165 ATTENDANCE: Diane Treadway DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS: Original: Jefferson County Commission on Children & Families Attn: Tryna Mulienburg 715 SW 4th Street, Suite A Madras, OR 97741 Copy: Diane Treadway, CCF DESCHUTES COUNTY DOCUMENT SUMMARY (NOTE: This form is required to be submitted with ALL contracts and other agreements, regardless of whether the document is to be on a Board agenda or can be signed by the County Administrator or Department Director. If the document is to be on a Board agenda, the Agenda Request Form is also required. If this form is not included with the document, the document will be returned to the Department. Please submit documents to the Board Secretary for tracking purposes, and not directly to Legal Counsel, the County Administrator or the Commissioners. In addition to submitting this form with your documents, please submit this form electronically to the Board Secretary.) Date: 3-27-08 Contact Person: Please complete all sections above the Official Review line. Brenda Comini Department: Contractor/Supplier/Consultant Name: CCF Phone #: Crook County 447-3260 Goods and/or Services: Child care provider training and employer coordinator services. Background & History: This is an amendment to a previous agreement dated September 20, 2005 between Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties to continue funding the Tri County Child Care Initiative. The project provides for training for childcare providers and an employer coordinator. The overall goal of this project is to increase the number of providers who become trained and registered, and to increase the number of Central Oregon employers who adopt family friendly strategies supporting quality early childhood education (though stipends, benefits, on site care, tax credit, etc.) Agreement Starting Date: 7/1/07 Annual Value or Total Payment: II 38,275.50 Insurance Certificate Received check box) N/A Insurance Expiration Date: Check all that apply: ® RFP, Solicitation or Bid Process Informal quotes (<$150K) Exempt from RFP, Solicitation or Bid Process (specify — see DCC §2.37) II Ending Date: 6/30/08 Funding Source: (Included in current budget? ® Yes I I No If No, has budget amendment been submitted? I I Yes I I No Departmental Contact: Title: Program Specialist Diane Treadway Phone #: Department Director Approval: Signature 385-1405 Date Distribution of Document: Original to: Jefferson County CCF, Attn: Tryna Mulienburg, 715 SW 4th, Suite A, Madras, OR 97741. Copy to: Diane Treadway - CCF 3/27/200F, Official Review: County Signature Required (check one): ❑ BOCC ❑ Department Director (if <$25K) ❑ Administrator (if >$25K but <$150K; if >$150K, BOCC Order No. Legal Review Date Document Number 2008-1k� 3/27/200 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT This is an amendment to that Agreement between Crook County Commission on Children and Families, Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families, Jefferson County Commission on Children and Families and the Central Oregon Partnership (COP) dated August 16, 2005 relating to the pooling of funds to support the Tri -County Childcare Initiative. The Agreement is amended as follows: 1. Section. 8. The duration of the Agreement is amended to extend the date of the Agreement from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 2. The source of funds and the anticipated deliverables shall be as described on the attached Exhi bit Except as expressly amended above, all other terms and conditions of the original Agreement and any previous amendments thereto are still in full force and effect. DATED this day of March, 2008. CROOK COUNTY COURT CROOK COUNTY CCF SCEP �L- Judge Scott L. Cooper By: Brenda Comini, Director Commi ,'one M• ► abe a issioner Ly `/ undquist JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY CCF Commissioner Billy C. Bellamy Commissioner Mike Ahern Commissioner John Hatfield By: , Director (Please Print) DESCHUTES COUNTY COURT DESCHUTES COUNTY CCF Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Mike Daly Commissioner Dennis R. Luke By: , Director J:\Court\DGordon\Contracts-Agreements 2008\Tri-County Childcare Initiative.doc N N 10 0 0 d) f`OOLO co l!) 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(over and above those targeted above) The project staff will assure that location and participants represent a geographic representation across the region Current baseline of providers registered with the Oregon Registry, with a desired increase of 10% per year of continuation grant (i.e., if current enrollment is 150, at end of year 1 of the biennium, 165 will be enrolled, and by the end of year 2, 182 will be enrolled.) Production of a community report card for childcare based on template developed through current grant period Mentoring Strategy will be funded and evaluated for the period July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 only The project staff will assure that there is a geographic distribution of mentees across the region (is there a measurement of improvement in knowledge, skills and/or abilities connected to the mentoring work . # — d . - .c:) 2 a § > a & 10 Employers will implement one or more strategies from the Employer Tool Kit' Step 7 and above classes will be offered by R&R across Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County, with an average attendance of 12 participants average per class Increase number of quality providers2 in Oregon Registry . Community Report Card Six mentoring units will be maintained in addition to the level funded by the Oregon State Child Care Resource and Referral Network, equaling 100 hours of mentoring for each unit _ AGREEMENT The Crook County Commission on Children and Families, (hereinafter referred to as Crook CCF); Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families, (hereinafter referred to as Deschutes CCF); Jefferson County Commission on Children and Families, (hereinafter referred to as Jefferson CCF); and the Central Oregon Partnership, a private non-profit corporation organized under IRC 5013C (hereinafter referred to as COP), enter into this Agreement for the purpose of pooling funds to support the Tri -County Childcare Initiative, as follows: RECITALS WHEREAS, the goal of the Tri -County Child Care Initiative is to improve the quality and quantity of child care that is available in Central Oregon (Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes Counties); and WHEREAS, the Funding Partners include Crook CCF, Jefferson CCF, Deschutes CCF; and COP; and WHEREAS, the Contracting Partner is Oregon State University, who shall subcontract with Central Oregon Community Action Agency Network (COCAAN), and Portland State University; and WHEREAS, the Funding Partners recognize the need to collectively develop increased options for quality child care in Central Oregon; and WHEREAS, the Funding Partners have agreed to pool resources to address child care needs in Central Oregon; and WHEREAS, the Funding Partners have agreed that a single fiscal agent shall manage said resources; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of all participants, that the fiscal management and reporting procedures be kept as simple as possible, while maintaining appropriate management and accountability; and WHEREAS, ORS Chapter 190 provides for Intergovernmental Agreements and the apportionment among the parties and the apportionment of responsibilities including the payment of expenses incurred in the performance of the agreed upon functions or activities. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: The Recitals stated above are intended to be covenants of the parties and are a material part of this Agreement, and binding on the parties. kEVIEV 1) f YN,SEL DC -2005-'63 1. DEFINITIONS a. Agency Policy -the set of rules, directives and guidelines set forth by the Oregon Commission on Children and Families, as directed by federal grant guidelines and the agency reporting requirements to meet those guidelines. b. Grantee or Grant Recipient - the recipient of grant funds provided by the Funding Partners pursuant to this agreement shall be Oregon State University. 2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRANT RECIPIENTS While this Agreement represents an agreement between the Funding Partners, the roles and responsibilities of the Grant Recipient are outlined in the Statement of Deliverables attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. These same roles and responsibilities shall appear in the contract documents to be signed by the Grant Recipients. 2.1 Grant Recipient: The Funding Partners shall in concert select and award funds to Grant Recipients through a competitive evaluation process. The Funding Partners shall require Grant Recipients to carry out grant activities responsibly, and to make sound decisions in compliance with the awarding contract. Such decisions shall comply with the geographic distribution of services and resources as set forth in Exhibit "A", and compliance with all state and federal regulations and laws. 2.2 In cases where there is no clear Agency Policy or direction, or controlling language in the awarding contract, Grant Recipient will seek and obtain consent from the Regional Board (to be known as the "Central Oregon Quality Childcare Coalition" or "Coalition"), as established in this agreement. The Coalition shall provide oversight and guidance on matters brought before them by Grant Recipients. The membership of the Coalition shall consist of one member from each of the four Funding Partners. 2.3 In accordance with these overall principles, Grant Recipient shall: a. Comply with all terms and conditions of the grant as outlined in the awarding contract; b. Successfully complete and report all work on a quarterly basis as outlined on the Statement of Deliverables, attached to the awarding contract. (See Exhibit A.). 3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CROOK COUNTY: Crook County agrees to be the fiscal agent for this project, including disbursement of funds, management of the contracts and reporting to the State. In fulfilling its obligation: 3.1 Crook County will negotiate and implement a standard contract with OSU as jointly determined by the Funding Partners; 3.2 Crook County will make progress payments to Grant Recipients upon receipt of documentation that activities have been partially or fully completed as set forth in the awarding contract; 3.3 Crook County will complete data entry as required by the State on a quarterly basis for all three county CCF's; 3.4 Crook County will provide copies of all quarterly reports to the Funding Partners within one week of receipt from Grant Recipients; 4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUNDING PARTNERS 4.1 Funding Partners shall forward funds as set forth in Section 6 on a quarterly basis to Crook CCF to assure that adequate funds are available for distribution to Grant Recipients. Quarterly payments shall be paid to Crook CCF by the 15`h of the month beginning October 15th, 2005 and continuing until all funds have been expended. 4.2 Funding Partners shall provide project status to their constituents, committees and oversight boards, as necessary, after receipt of Quarterly Reports from Crook CCF. 5. COMPENSATION FOR OVERSIGHT Recognizing the need for staff time and effort in management of this project, Funding Partners agree that during the period of the grant project, Crook CCF will receive $2,500 from contributed funds in this project to support this administrative function, oversight and reporting. 6. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS The Funding Partners agree to commit the following resources: COP ($50,000.00); Crook ($20,000.00); Jefferson ($20,000.00); Deschutes ($83,350.00). These resources total $173,350.00, of which $123,350 shall be paid out of Child Care Block Grant Funds, plus an additional $50,000.00 to be paid by COP from its Community Investment Funds. The parties acknowledge that the final provider contract with OSU shall total $170,850.00, with an additional $2,500 to be paid to Crook CCF for administration under paragraph 5 above. 7. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement signed by all the Funding Partners, 8. DURATION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall remain in effect from the date of execution and continue until June 30. 2007 unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. 9. NON-A.PPROPRIATION In the event that insufficient funds are appropriated for the payment of funds required to be paid under this Agreement, any of the Funding Partners may terminate this Agreement immediately upon prior written notice to the others. 10. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of all the Funding Partners or by any Funding Partner upon 30 days notice, in writing, and delivered by certified mail or in person. Any termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of any party already accrued prior to such termination. 11. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY Subject to the limits of the Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS 30.260, et. seq.), each of the Funding Partners shall defend, indemnify and hold the other Partners and their officers, employees and agents, harmless from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, fees (including reasonable attorney fees), suits, or actions arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of the indemnifying PAY- CROOK COUNTY COURT CROOK COUNTY CCF By: tj DATED g'•/4112 --0j Judge Scott R. Cooper Commissioner Mike McCaLe Commissio r Michael J. Mohan JEFFERSON COUNTY C Commissioner Billy Bellam Commissioner Walter Ponsford o Commi% oner Mary A. Zemke ft9-127_05 JEFFERSON COUNTY CCF By: DATED DESCHUTES COUNTY COURT e 1V1. ■ dly, l o Tom ID eW C ai imor De is R. Luke, Commissioner DESCHUTES COUNTY CCF FROM : • CASA U th 0 g 0 FAX NO. : 5414162171 ; Sep. 02 2005 08:43AM P2 $ CD 0 Q 4 U) 0 1R 8 .903 s8 0 E 8 w_ v <43 15 �'d; o mv a U) •r 0 tr. (58 ,&t. sl U../ • ..J.1J. tI fNJiJ.A. WeinkFiti • • 8 F 8 cif 1:01.1b4WWW1d 4. .4 8 • ,. '.4 L. tdmeirvo ofi&zimmo: tsompm • IMO& rmQG Tri County Child Care Grant Deliverables/dpc/1 b 0 0 4 cm A A minimum of 1 in Jefferson County; 1 in Crook County, and 4 in Deschutes County over the biennium. A minimum of 4 from Jefferson County, 4 from Crook County and 12 from Deschutes Co. (over and above those targeted above) The project staff will assure that location and participants represent a geographic representation across the region Current baseline of providers registered with the Oregon Registry, with a desired increase of 10% per year of continuation grant (i.e., if current enrollment is 150, at end of year 1 of continuation, 165, end of year 2, 182.) The project staff will assure that there is a geographic distribution of mentees across the region (is there a Year 2 0 00 Year 1 O N - , 00 - \p a) 01 6 a) A Six employers will adopt either on-site care, near site care (partnering with a local child care provider to reserve slots, invest in the early childhood education program, or pay stipends directly to a center or provider) or sign a contract with COCAAN Resource and Referral (R&R) for child care referral services (enhanced). 20 Employers will implement one or more strategies from the Employer Tool Kit Step 7 and above classes will be offered by R&R across Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County, with an average attendance of 12 participants average per class over the two year grant period. Increase number of providers in Oregon Registry. Six mentoring units will added each year to the level already funded by the Oregon State Child o 4 U 2 A 0 Iv :a U S 0 U H