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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.008.2016 Renewal Contract No. 246.2020 Attached W RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Renewal Contract No. N OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO 207.2021 Attached APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NORTHWEST H d COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATION SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBLITY TECHNICIAN CONTRACT* 3 -3-94/4 RESOLUTION NO. OC -2016 ( e,l`.oa 1. The Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative(Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, Lake, Summit, Rio Blanco,Routt, Grand, Jackson, Moffat counties) has received a grant through June,2016, from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing,FY 2015-16 County Grant Program, for Continuation of Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project in the amount of$31,450.00 for a shared regional eligibility worker. 2. The Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners("BOCC); C.R.S. 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 (2011). 3. Pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at 26-1-115, et seq., C.R.S., as amended,the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments. 4. The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners have determined that it is in the best interst of Pitkin County citizens to enter into this agreement in order to ensure that timely,accurate and high quality eligibility services are available at all times and that there is no gap in services as a result of recruitment,retention or training obligations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,Colorado that: 1. Nan Sundeen, Pitkin County Health and Human Services Director is authorized to to execute this IGA and other ancillary agreements and contracts designed to implement this IGA that are approved by the County Manager provided no such ancillary agreement or contract shall amend this approved IGA and shall not change the obligations, responsibilities or entitlements of Pitkin County as stated in this IGA. rid INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ ON THE :I-I4 DAY OF 40141-2016AND SET FQR-SyCOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON Mv 'DAY OF �.G4rGtt vc 2016. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF TI RESOLUT=UBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE °LC DAY OF 04.4 , 2016. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION POSTED ON TAIE OFFICIAL ITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE(www.pitkincounty.com ) ON THE t AY OF va-v 016. ADOPTED T R FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE /2 DAY OF 'Pat/ 2016. PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, ADOPTION, IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE/0- DAY OF /eR lvar 016. POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUN Y WEBSITE( www.pitkincounty.com )ON THE -DAY OF 6,✓ 016. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ( B ( By: po.., Je ette Jones Rachel E. Richards, hai D uty County Cler Date: Oa- 17-- Qo I (0 APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL John Ely, homey Jon Pe cock, County Manager 2 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT j-rACT# ��-�j-aw NORTHWEST COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA)") is entered into by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado sitting as the Board of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado, by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County,Colorado,by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Moffat County, Colorado, by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, Colorado, by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Summit County, Colorado, by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Grand County, Colorado, by and through the Grand County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, Colorado, by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Colorado, by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services; collectively known as the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative (the "Parties") in order to set forth the terms and conditions, including administration and funding for continuation of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. This IGA is effective as of July 1, 2016, regardless of the dates on which it is signed. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"); C.R.S. §§ 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 (2011); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at § 26-1-115, et seq., C.R.S., as amended, the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project has proven to be successful, maintaining quality service levels throughout the region by mitigating the effects of vacancies and emergency situations; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue funding of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative for FY 16-17; and WHEREAS, the Garfield County Department of Human Services will act as the fiscal agent for the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements identified below,the Parties agree as follows: 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to continue the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative which began in 2014. The Collaborative is an effort to use existing resources to support a regional traveling eligibility technician, with demonstrated ability, to provide regional on-site over-the-shoulder support and assist with backlog in Economic Security programs. This position is located in Garfield County, is an important member of the Economic Security Regional Training Center team, with security clearance for all Northwest Counties who are a Party to this Agreement. It is the intent of the Collaborative to maintain quality service levels for Counties in the region who are experiencing unforeseen vacancies or other emergent situations. 3. Responsibilities of Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties are set forth in the "Scope of Services", attached to and incorporated in this Agreement by reference as Exhibit"A". 4. Term of Agreement. This IGA shall become effective on July 1, 2016 and terminate on June 30, 2017. 5. Funding for Project. The Parties (Garfield, Eagle,Grand/Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit Counties) each agree to pay up to a total of$7,956.22 for continuation of the Collaborative. Grand County and Jackson County will be considered together for the not to exceed amount of$7,956.00. The total cost of this position is $71,605.98. The Garfield County Department of Human Services will invoice each County in May 2017 for the funds due. Each County, upon receipt of an invoice from Garfield County Department of Human Services, shall submit payment to Garfield County Department of Human Services, Finance Administration, 195 W. 14th Street, Rifle, CO 81650. .Garfield County will continue to provide administrative costs for office space, equipment, supplies and routine operating costs. 6. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,codes and regulations. The Parties acknowledge that applicable federal law includes, without limitation, Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Education Intergovernmental Agreement NW Cob Regional Collaborative- Eligibility Worker Page 2 of 8 Amendments of 1972, and 5 U.S.C. Section 1501, et seq., relating to partisan political activity. The Parties also acknowledge that applicable state law includes, without limitation, the Colorado Employment Practices Act, § 24-34-401, et seq., C.R.S., as amended, and the Colorado Labor Peace Act, § 8-3-101, et seq., C.R.S., as amended. 7. Indemnity/No Waiver of Governmental Immunity Act. The Parties acknowledge that each is subject to the constitutional prohibitions against indemnification pursuant to Colorado Constitution article XI, § 1 and that as governmental entities no party can agree to indemnify the other. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for or by any party. C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq. (1963)as amended. 8. Confidentiality. The Parties shall protect the confidentiality of all records and other materials containing personal identifying information that are maintained in accordance with this Agreement pursuant to applicable state and federal law and regulations. Except as provided by law, no information, including identifying information, in possession of the Parties about any individual shall be disclosed in any form. 9. Termination. This IGA may be terminated without cause by any party upon ninety(90) days written notice to the other parties or for cause by any party upon ten (10) days written notice unless the cause is corrected or remedied. 10. Good Faith. There is an obligation of good faith on the part of the Parties, including the obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be material to the other party. 11. Amendment and Assignment. This IGA may be amended by the Parties solely through a written agreement signed by all Parties. This IGA may not be assigned. 12. Counterparts. This IGA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed the same instrument. Facsimile or photographic signatures of either party to this IGA or subsequent modifications thereto, shall be effective for all purposes. 13. Governing Law. Venue and Survival. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this IGA. Should either party institute legal action for enforcement of this IGA, venue of such action shall be in Garfield County,Colorado. 14. Whole Agreement. This IGA sets forth the whole agreement of the Parties. No representations, either verbal or written, shall be considered binding on either party to the extent not set forth herein. Intergovernmental Agreement NW Cob Regional Collaborative- Eligibility Worker Page 3 of 8 15. Section Headings. The section headings in this IGA are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and are in no way to define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof. 16. Authority. Each person signing this IGA represents and warrants that the individual is fully authorized to enter into and execute this IGA and to bind the Party it represents to the terms and conditions thereof. 17. Notice and Representatives. All notices required under this IGA shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand-delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative(s)as follows: Garfield County. Mary Baydarian,Director Garfield County DHS 195 W. 14th Street Rifle,CO 81650 Rio Blanco: Jennifer O'Hearon, Director Rio Blanco DHS 345 Market Street Meeker, CO 81641 Pitkin: Nan Sundeen, Director Pitkin County DHS 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Eagle: Jone Bosworth, Director Eagle County DHS P. O. Box 660 Eagle,CO 81631 Routt: Vickie Clark, Director Routt County DHS P. O. Box 772790 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Moffat: Dollie Rose, Director Moffatt County DSS 595 Breeze Street Craig, CO 81625 Intergovernmental Agreement NW Colo Regional Collaborative- Eligibility Worker Page 4 of 8 Summit: Joanne Sprouse, Director Summit County DSS P. O. Box 869 Frisco, CO 80443 Grand: Glen Chambers, Director Grand County DSS P. O. Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Jackson: Glen Chambers, Director Jackson County DSS P. O. Box 338 Walden, CO 80480 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. O. Box 884 Leadville, CO 80461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18. Severability. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this IGA to be executed effective July 1, 2016. F\ELD. •; BOARD 0 F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ATTEST: 0 '?: '••tit;t GARFI 11 COUNTY, OLORADO and stilt '## BOARD F SOCIAL . RVICES • A ,1 ••. "'. l„„,41141 rti .0 - By: L►./ Clerk to the Board • '� Martin, Ch. rm. • Date: 9 2,0 Intergovernmental Agreement Northwest Colo Regional Collaboration Regional Eligibility Technician Page 5 of 8 v ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF .cgs RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO, for the ��;• 'ff= benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of ��a;••••••••''• Human Services By: erk to the card Shawn J. Bolton,Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen. Director Date: • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jone Bosworth,Director Date: IntcrgeemmentaIA erne:nt NW Colo Region I CoI!-lbomti''c:-Eligibility Tcchniti:ln Page 6 ot$ ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jennifer O'Hearon, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY CONIAIISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By ti 1 J v1.S vk - Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Di for ov_ Date: ( v ` I — BOARD OF COUNTY COM11IISSIONERS ATTEST: EAGLE COUNTY,COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jone Bosworth, Director Date: Intergovernmental Agreement NW Cob Regional • Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 6 of 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jennifer O'Hearon, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through e Eagle County Department of Human Services oo��a �l vz�tv 77/t/iti . t. j°RIO Clerk to th• Board _ TnaP Bnturo th Dirr Or Brent McFall,County Manager {ham.: Date: %6//j' Intergovernmental Agreement NW Cob Regional Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 6 of 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NIOFFAT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services kft.44.11( By: Clerk to the Board Charles G. Grobe, Chairman OAF;1, � Date: /�' i 4°• Itt °• • % • JAi :"<I i � 1 • ATTEST: 'Ill l •Q i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF �i •• •: j ROUTT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and CO _ �,••"•°°•• = through the Routt County Department of Human =' Services By: Clerk to the Board Vickie Clark, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SUMMIT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Joanne Sprouse Date: Intergovernmental Agreement NW Colo Regional Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 7 of 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF • MOFFAT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social • Services By: Clerk to the Board Dollie Rose,Director • Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and • through the Routt County Department of Human Services ler c to the Board j I • UCcri i-Wrvnad,n6V1 Cho r yip Date: 1[. 1 . t l • ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SUMMIT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and • through the Summit County Department of Social Services By: • Clerk to the Board Joanne Sprouse Date: Intergovernmental Agreement NW Colo Regional Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 7 of 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Dollie Rose,Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Vickie Clark, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SUMMIT COUNTY,COLORADO,by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services By: _ ClVtia5160N.:, i \ e Sprmise 5 r o /3r...ti 0 5� n Y ,. hShah:Ls:��,. �,�t Date: —(qf— / • toot � Intergovernmental Agreement NW Colo Regional Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 7 of 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMLMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO, by and through the Grand County Department of Social Services (-4 By: ±.611140- asAditi Date: Z5 -r L o ice ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO,by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services • /. By: Date: /0/3///4 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO,by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Janeen McGee, Director Date: Intergovernmental Agreement NW Colo Regional Collaborative-Eligibility Technician Page 8 of 8 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE Northwest Colorado Regional Collaboration July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 The Human Services Directors in the northwestern Colorado counties of Garfield, Eagle, Lake, Grand/Jackson, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Summit, and Routt have successfully completed CDHS and HCPF consecutive grant funded pilots of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative pilot . These grants supported a traveling Eligibility Technician, with CBMS security clearance in all ten counties, to provide over-the-shoulder and backlog support for counties experiencing unforeseen absences . Garfield County anchors this position by providing Staff Development Training (SDT) and supervision . The collaboration continues to meet the needs of the region in maintaining quality service levels . Northwest counties have supported this position through a Letter of Agreement and an Intergovernmental Agreement ( IGA) and now wish to enter an IGA for the amount not to exceed of $7, 956 . 00 for each county. Grand/Jackson will be considered together for their not to exceed total of $7, 956. 00 . • In the event of unforeseen staff resignation, termination, or short/long term leave, the requesting northwest county will contact Garfield County management by email or phone to assess the extent of the need and determine plans for coverage and training. • Staffing situations/needs will vary - the Garfield County staff person will work with each county as needs arise, creating both emergency and longer-term plans . • The ten northwest counties will continue to work together to identify long-term solutions, and to continue tc fund the position and related costs assuming results continue to be positive. • The staff position, held in Garfield County, will keep daily records of activities including: hours worked on program areas, over-the-shoulder support and travel in the respective counties. • Garfield County will act as fiscal agent and an invoice will be sent to each northwest county director in May, 2017 for a not tc exceed amount of $7, 956. 00 . APPROVED BY CONTRACT RESOLUTION y # O5- 016 it P- 3 goig ( 4 L4-6-6-1 tie ) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NORTHWEST COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") is entered into by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado sitting as the Board of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado, by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, State of Colorado, by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Moffat County, State of Colorado, by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, State of Colorado, by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Summit County, State of Colorado, by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Grand County, State of Colorado, by and through the Grand County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, State of Colorado, by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, State of Colorado, by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services; collectively known as the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative (the "Parties") in order to set forth the terms and conditions, including administration and funding for continuation of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. This IGA is effective as of July 1, 2018, regardless of the dates on which it is signed. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners ("BCCC") ; C.R.S. §5 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 {2011) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at 5 26-1- 115, et seq. , C.R.S . , as amended, the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project has proven to be successful, maintaining quality service levels throughout the region by mitigating the effects of vacancies and emergency situations; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue funding of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative for FY 18-19; and WHEREAS, the Garfield County Department of Human Services will act as the fiscal agent for the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements identified below, the Parties agree as follows: 1 . Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full . 2 . Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to continue the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative which began in 2014 . The Collaborative is an effort to use existing resources to support a regional traveling eligibility technician, with demonstrated ability, to provide regional on-site over-the-shoulder support and assist with backlog in Economic Security programs. This position is located in Garfield County, is an important member of the Economic Security Regional Training Center team, with security clearance for all Northwest Counties who are a Party to this Agreement. It is the intent of the Collaborative to maintain quality service levels for Counties in the region who are experiencing unforeseen vacancies or other emergent situations . 3. Responsibilities of Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties are set forth in the "Scope of Services", attached to and incorporated in this Agreement by reference as Exhibit "A". 4 . Term of Agreement. This IGA shall become effective on July 1, 2018 and terminate on June 30, 2019. 5. Funding for Project. The Parties (Garfield, Eagle, Grand/Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit Counties) each agree to pay a not to exceed total of $8, 154 . 90 for continuation of the Collaborative. Grand County and Jackson County will be considered together for the not to exceed amount of $8, 154 , 90. The total cost of this position is up to $73, 394 . 10. The Garfield County Department of Human Services will invoice each County in May 2019 for the funds due. Each County, upon receipt of an invoice from Garfield County Department of Human Services, shall submit payment to Garfield County Department of Human Services, Finance Administration, 195 W. 14th Street, Rifle, CO 81650 . Garfield County will continue to provide administrative costs for office space, equipment, supplies and routine operating costs . 6. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. The Parties acknowledge that applicable federal law includes, without limitation, Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Education Amendments of 1972, and 5 U. S.C. Section 1501, et seq. , relating to partisan political activity. The Parties also acknowledge that applicable state law includes, without limitation, the Colorado Employment Practices Act, § 24-34-401, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended, and the Colorado Labor Peace Act, § 8-3-101, et seq. , C. R. S . , as amended. 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 2 7 . Indemnity/No Waiver of Governmental Immunity Act. The Parties acknowledge that each is subject to the constitutional prohibitions against indemnification pursuant to Colorado Constitution article XI , § 1 and that as governmental entities no party can agree to indemnify the other. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for or by any party. C. R.S . § 24-10-101 et seq. (1963) as amended. 8 . Confidentiality. The Parties shall protect the confidentiality of all records and other materials containing personal identifying information that are maintained in accordance with this Agreement pursuant to applicable state and federal law and regulations . Except as provided by law, no information, including identifying information, in possession of the Parties about any individual shall be disclosed in any form. 9. Termination. This IGA may be terminated without cause by any party upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other parties or for cause by any party upon ten (10) days written notice unless the cause is corrected or remedied. 10 . Good Faith. There is an obligation of good faith on the part of the Parties, including the obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be material to the other party. 11 . Amendment and Assignment. This IGA may be amended by the Parties solely through a written agreement signed by all Parties. This IGA may not be assigned. 12 . Counterparts. This IGA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed the same instrument. Facsimile or photographic signatures of either party to this IGA or subsequent modifications thereto, shall be effective for all purposes . 13 . Governing Law, Venue and Survival. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this IGA. Should either party institute legal action for enforcement of this IGA, venue of such action shall be in Garfield County, Colorado. 14 . Whole Agreement. This IGA sets forth the whole agreement of the Parties . No representations, either verbal or written, shall be considered binding on either party to the extent not set forth herein . 15 . Section Headings. The section headings in this IGA are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and are in no way to define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof. 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 3 16. Authority. Each person signing this IGA represents and warrants that the individual is fully authorized to enter into and execute this IGA and to bind the Party it represents to the terms and conditions thereof. 17. Notice and Representatives. All notices required under this IGA shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand-delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative (s) as follows: Garfield County: Mary Baydarian, Director Garfield County DHS 195 W. 14th Street Rifle, CO 81650 Rio Blanco: Barb Bofinger, Director Rio Blanco DHS 345 Market Street Meeker, CO 81641 Pitkin; Nan Sundeen, Director Pitkin County DHS 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Eagle : Megan Burch, Director Eagle County DHS P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631 Routt: Kelly Keith, Director Routt County DHS P. 0 . Box 772790 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Moffat : Dollie Rose, Director Moffat County DSS 595 Breeze Street Craig, CO 81625 Summit : Joanne Sprouse, Director Summit County DSS P. O. Box 869 Frisco, CC 80443 Grand: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Grand County DHS P. 0. Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 4 Jackson: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Jackson County DSS P. 0. Box .338 Walden, CO 80480 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. O. Box 884 Leadville, CO 8C461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18 . Severability. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this IGA to be executed effective July 1, 2018 . ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, CpLORADO and BOARD OF SOCIAL S RVICES `, Y By:t_ ✓ a- erk to the Boa Fi j, Joh.P actin, 'hairman R Date: ^ 0' ATTEST: ' BOARD OF COUNTY JOMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLAN 0 COUN Y, COLORADO for the benefit of the Rio Blanco County :-ORAVO Department of Puma Services By: Clerk to the Board Barb Bofinger, Director Date: 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page S Jackson: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Jackson County DSS P. 0. Box 338 Walden, CO 80480 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. 0. Box 884 Leadville, CO 80461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18. SaverabilitY. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA IIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this IGA to be executed effective July 1, 2018. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO and BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Clerk to the Board By. John Martin, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: _. _ rk to the Bo - -� 5 ,.sn 8a Hoe(, C, ti .�M 1�1G•� -�pUNTy‘, Date: e ice;' �, i ' Qy•••• gym: `r, „M„ 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 5 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNNTY, COLORADO by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health jand Human Services 1 J Hy: v\..0` esL /t C1 k to the Boar Nan Sundeen, Director p(L Date: k14 �0 \ 8 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Megan Burch, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Moffat County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Bailie Rose, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Routt County Department of Haman Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date: 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNNTY, COLORADO by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services By Clerk to the Board Megan rch, Director Date: 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Moffat County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Dollie Rose, Director Date : ATTEST : BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date : 9 Party Regional ILA 2019 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNNTY, COLORADO by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Megan Burch, Director Date: i a',,, ,0/C`. ATTEST: r BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through 7 :- the Moffat County Department of Social p( ei " Services O JA��OJ000'O 4 By. />l,12' ReZ Clerk to t 13, C RAY BF , CHAIR Date: 62/2E /rg ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date: 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNNTY, COLORADO by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Eagle County Department of Hunan Services By: Clerk to the Board Megan Burch, Director Date : ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Moffat County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Dollie Rose, Director Date : ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services B y: J Clerk to the Board Key Keith, Director Date : (F) 2 ) ! ) p 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SU1IT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Summit County Department of Social D ` Services 4-1'1(1-7/7 By: --OtiA� erk to the B Scott Vargo,Cou ty Manager 11 Date: Fa -2.A -(3 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Grand County Department or Services By: Clerk to the Board Deb Ruttenberg, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Deb Ruttenberg, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services ay. Clerk to the Board Janeen McGee, Director Date: 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 7 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SUMMIT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Joanne Sprouse, Director Date : ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Grand County Department at Human Servic s 'By: Clerk to the Board Herrit Linke, Chairperson Date: \Ja LL' 101 101 7'' ATTEST: / BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Jackson County Department i / of Social Servi e Clerk k-o the Board Bets lecha, Chairperson Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Janeen McGee, Director Date: 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 7 *373307* 3733{)7 7 S/:0I?i 2 lS E'\i Pattuvi n,. cr laIc )(IA k )ni) 11$U,on f»kcCoumv ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SUMMIT COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Summit County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Joanne Sprouse, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Grand County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Deb Ruttenberg, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services By: Clerk to the Board Deb Ruttenberg, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO by and through the Lake County Department of Human Servi es By: l I Pad a—, to the Board J een McGee, Director Date: (.0l(i 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 7 *373307* 373307 7•s•2flI 2.18 P\I 1htlncinPagel Wei'In 1(iA ItSitifil 149tin 140Countt r�.r. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ./0„c 1,1. ``, LAKE COUNTY,COLOADO v �.14.• fit- 7/1:4 -�;•. r•..-''--�. *�• Glenn, hair air .+sue c0 '.> -Iri:. 4 ." �._ ud a Comm' �: r �; OF C�S'� --;r Dolores M, Sem ack,Commissioner ATTEST: �r_ (7 1a IL Patricia A, Berger, Clerk to the Board EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE Northwest Colorado Regional Collaboration July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 The Human Services Directors in the northwestern Colorado Rcoun counties io of Garfield, Eagle, Lake, Grand/Jackson, Moffat, Pitkin, Summit, and Routt have successfully completed CDHS and HCPF consecutive grant funded pilots of the northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative tive pilot. These grants supported a traveling Eligibility Technician, CBMS security clearance in all ten counties, to provide over-the-shoulder and backlog support for counties experiencing unforeseen absences. Garfield County anchors this position by providing Staff Development Training (SET) and supervision. The collaboration continues to meet the needs of the region in maintaining quality service levels . Northwest counties have supported this position through a Letter of Agreement and an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and now wish to enter an IGA for the amount not to exceed of $8, 154 .90 for each county. Grand/Jackson will be considered together for their not to exceed total of $8, 154 .90. • In the event of unforeseen staff resignation, termination or short/long term leave, the requesting northwest county will contact Garfield County management by email or phone to assess the extent of the need and determine plans for coverage and training . • Staffing situations/needs will vary - the Garfield County staff person will work with each county as needs arise, creating both emergency and longer-term plans. The ten northwest counties will continue to work together to identify long-term solutions, and to continue to fund the position and related costs assuming results continue to be positive.will keepdaily The staff position, held in Garfield County, records of activities including: hours worked on program areas, over- the-shoulder support and travel in the respective counties. • Garfield County will act as fiscal agent and an invoice will be sent to each northwest county director in May, 2019 for a not to exceed amount of $8, 154 . 90. 9 Party Regional IGA 2019 Page 8 Contract No. 246.2020 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NORTHWEST COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA' 9 is entered into by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado sitting as the Board of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado, by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, State of Colorado, by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Moffat County, State of Colorado, by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, State of Colorado, by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Grand County, State of Colorado, by and through the Grand County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, State of Colorado, by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, State of Colorado, by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services; collectively known as the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative (the Parties") in order to set forth the terms and conditions , including administration and funding for continuation of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. This IGA is effective as of July 1, 2020, regardless of the dates on which it is signed. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners ( BOCC"); C.R. S. §§ 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 {2011) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at§ 26- 1- 115, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended, the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments; and 1 WHEREAS, the Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project has proven to be successful, maintaining quality service levels throughout the region by mitigating the effects of vacancies and emergency situations; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue funding of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative for FY 20-21; and WHEREAS, the Garfield County Department of Human Services will Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 1 act as the fiscal agent for the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements identified below, the Parties agree as follows : 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to continue the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative which began in 2014 . The Collaborative is an effort to use existing resources to support a regional traveling eligibility technician, with demonstrated ability, to provide regional on-site over-the-shoulder support and assist with backlog in Economic Security programs . This position is in Garfield County, is an important member of the Economic Security Regional Training Center team, with security clearance for all Northwest Counties who are a Party to this Agreement. It is the intent of the Collaborative to maintain quality service levels for Counties in the region who are experiencing unforeseen vacancies or other emergent situations . 3. Responsibilities of Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties are set forth in the "Scope of Services", attached to and incorporated in this Agreement by reference as Exhibit "A" . 4. Term of Agreement. This IGA shall become effective on July 1, 2020 and terminate on June 30, 2021. 5. Funding for Project. The Parties (Garfield, Eagle, Grand/Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Routt Counties) each agree to pay a not to exceed total of $11, 526. 62, for continuation of the Collaborative. Grand County and Jackson County will be considered together for the not to exceed amount of $11, 526. 62 . The total cost of the salary and benefits for this position is up to $92,213. 00 . Additional cost related to travel will be billed to the requesting county and shall not exceed $4, 000 . 00 over the course of the FY 20-21 . The Garfield County Department of Human Services will invoice each County in May 2021 for the funds due. Each County, upon receipt of an invoice from Garfield County Department of Human Services, shall submit payment to Garfield County Department of Human Services, Finance Administration, 195 W. 14th Street, Building B, Rifle, CO 81650. Garfield County will continue to provide administrative costs for office space, equipment, supplies and routine operating costs. 6. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations . The Parties acknowledge that applicable federal law Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 2 includes, without limitation, Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Education Amendments of 1972, and 5 U.S.C. Section 1501, et seq. , relating to partisan political activity. The Parties also acknowledge that applicable state law includes, without limitation, the Colorado Employment Practices Act, § 24-34- 401, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended, and the Colorado Labor Peace Act, § 8-3-101, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended. 7. Indemnity/No Waiver of Governmental Immunity Act. The Parties acknowledge that each is subject to the constitutional prohibitions against indemnification pursuant to Colorado Constitution article XI, §1 and that as governmental entities no party can agree to indemnify the other. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for or by any party. C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq. (1963) as amended. 8 . Confidentiality. The Parties shall protect the confidentiality of all records and other materials containing personal identifying information that are maintained in accordance with this Agreement pursuant to applicable state and federal law and regulations. Except as provided by law, no information, including identifying information, in possession of the Parties about any individual shall be disclosed in any form. 9. Termination. This IGA may be terminated without cause by any party upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other parties or for cause by any party upon ten (10) days written notice unless the cause is corrected or remedied. 10.Good Faith. There is an obligation of good faith on the part of the Parties, including the obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be material to the other party. 11.Amendment and Assignment. This IGA may be amended by the Parties solely through a written agreement signed by all Parties. This IGA may not be assigned. 12 .Counterparts. This IGA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed the same instrument. Facsimile or photographic signatures of either party to this IGA or subsequent modifications thereto, shall be effective for all purposes . 13.Governing Law, Venue and Survival. The laws of the State of • Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 3 Colorado shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this IGA. Should either party institute legal action for enforcement of this IGA, venue of such action shall be in Garfield County, Colorado. 14 .Whole Agreement. This IGA sets forth the whole agreement of the Parties . No representations, either verbal or written, shall be considered binding on either party to the extent not set forth herein. 15.Section Headings. The section headings in this IGA are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and are in no way to define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof. 16.Authority. Each person signing this IGA represents and warrants that the individual is fully authorized to enter into and execute this IGA and to bind the Party it represents to the terms and conditions thereof. 17 .Notice and Representatives. All notices required under this IGA shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand-delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative (s) as follows: Garfield County: Sharon Longhurst-Pritt, Director Garfield County DHS 195 W. 14th Street, Building B Rifle, CO 81650 Rio Blanco: Barb Bofinger, Director Rio Blanco DHS 200 Main Street Meeker, CO 81641 Pitkin: Nan Sundeen, Director Pitkin County DHS 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Eagle : Megan Burch, Director Eagle County DHS P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO81631 Routt: Kelly Keith, Director Routt County DHS P. 0. Box 772790 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 4 Moffat: Annette Norton, Director Moffat County DSS 595 Breeze Street Craig, CO 81625 Grand: Deb Ruttenberg,Director Grand County DHS P. 0 . Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Jackson: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Jackson County DSS P. 0. Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. 0 . Box 884 Leadville, CO 80461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18 .Severability. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA ATTEST: :OARD OF COT TY COMMISSIONERS OF -FIELD CO' TY, COLO O AND BO- ' , OF S.4 IAL SE;,'ICES fr i By: )1 erk to the Board Joh , ''ar airman F\LLD cot)"• p�� Date: ��(,)�U • 3 • • ee 'y Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 5 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jeff Rector, Chairman Date: ATTEST: tOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF /JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Service elL" J By: Cl rk o the oar Daniel Manville, Chairman Date: � " ` - 4000 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES of Human Services /: c:% <:.<_r__. .' %t _< By: �/f�/l 4. Clerk to the Board risten Manguso, hair rr Date: / Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 6 -PNG CO t oo ATTEST: V'E SON' l . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF '°• i A 5 RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the %`��••Co Ot�P ' benefit of the Rio Blanco County ‘, . Department of Human Servi By: lerk to the Boa f ector, Chairman Date: (O/l3/zO Zni ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Daniel Manville, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Grand County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kristen Manguso, Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 6 fcbe fa; ATTEST: Vq S'1E,A3-' 1 $ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF : - RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the . 601: "t/ benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Servi /% By: lerk to the Boa f !Rector, Chairman .'ate: (OM/zO ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Daniel Manville, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Grand County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kristen Manguso, Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jeff Rector, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Daniel Manville, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services I V/ ! __// B CI rk to the B rd I!an undeen,j I 1 Director .Q v�....a-2.6 Date: Ire- � V ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Grand County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kristen Manguso, Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Moffat County Department of Human Services BY /xl r� Clerk to the Board Ray Bec C airman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Janeen McGee, Director Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID:EAED64A6-1B65-4F7A-8091-C82CE8E61E8A ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services r DocuSigned by: c—DocuSigned / :'by: IiLGI D-16eit,n By: "O* "I (J —Rukrui Cer D6kgass skak. Board KaNip6g11 io -r-Henry, Chair Date: 9/24/2020 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Moffat County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Ray Beck, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Janeen McGee, Director Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID:5D4E55C9-8582-4097-BE33-B23DADE7EE36 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Moffat County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Ray Beck, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by:15e ��tIM "" ORS454760CSCAe1.. By: Clerk to the Board TimCorr gan Date: 12/8/2020 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Janeen McGee, Director Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 7 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Moffat County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Ray Beck, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Kelly Keith, Director Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board t'leen McGee, Director Date: ID/16/1/62--° Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 7 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE Northwest Regional Collaboration July 1, 2020 - June 30 , 2021 The Human Services Directors in the northwestern Colorado counties of Garfield, Eagle, Lake, Grand/Jackson, Moffat , Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Routt have, supported a traveling Eligibility Technician, with CBMS security clearance in all counties, to provide over-the-shoulder and backlog support for counties experiencing unforeseen absences. Garfield County anchors this position by providing Staff Development Training (SDT) and supervision. Summit County has elected to not participate for the 2020-2021 year. Northwest counties wish to enter an IGA for the salary and benefits amount not to exceed of $11, 526. 62 for each county. Grand/Jackson will be considered together for the not to exceed total of $11, 526. 62. Additional cost related to travel may be billed to the county requesting the travel and shall not exceed $4, 000. 00 total for the duration of this IGA. Travel costs will be billed directly to the requesting county following the travel. In the event of unforeseen staff resignation, termination or short/long term leave, the requesting northwest county will contact Garfield County management by email or phone to assess the extent of the need and determine plans for coverage and training. The Garfield County staff person will primarily provide support by way of processing applications, redeterminations and changes related to Medical Assistances cases. Additional support related to other programs may be provided at the discretion of the manager of the Garfield County staff person. Staffing situations/needs will vary - the Garfield County staff person will work with each county as needs arise, creating both emergency and longer-term plans . The northwest counties will continue to work together to identify long-term solutions, and to continue to fund the position and related costs assuming results continue to be positive. The staff position, held in Garfield County, will keep daily records of activities including hours worked on program areas, over- the- shoulder support and travel in the respective counties. Garfield County will provide monthly program utilization reports to participating Northwest counties. Garfield County will provide a wrap up report to each Human Services director who has received direct support in their respective county. Each County is responsible for providing CBMS access for the Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 8 traveling Eligibility Technician through CDHS Security. Garfield County will act as fiscal agent and an invoice will be sent to each northwest county director in May 2021 for a not to exceed amount of $11,526. 62 plus the cost of any requested/provided travel expenses. Travel expenses will be billed to the requested county following the travel. Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 9 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NORTHWEST COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA' ) is entered into by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado sitting as the Board of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado, by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, State of Colorado, by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Moffat County, State of Colorado, by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, State of Colorado, by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Grand County, State of Colorado, by and through the Grand County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, State of Colorado, by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, State of Colorado, by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services; collectively known as the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative (the \Parties") in order to set forth the terms and conditions , including administration and funding for continuation of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. This IGA is effective as of July 1, 2020, regardless of the dates on which it is signed. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"); C.R. S. §§ 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 (2011) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at§ 26- 1- 115, et seq. , C.R. S. , as amended, the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project has proven to be successful, maintaining quality service levels throughout the region by mitigating the effects of vacancies and emergency situations; and • WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue funding of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative for FY 20-21; and WHEREAS, the Garfield County Department of Human Services will Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 1 act as the fiscal agent for the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements identified below, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to continue the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative which began in 2014. The • Collaborative is an effort to use existing resources to support a regional traveling eligibility technician, with demonstrated ability, to provide regional on-site over-the-shoulder support and assist with backlog in Economic Security programs. This position is in Garfield County, is an important member of the Economic Security Regional Training Center team, with security clearance for all Northwest Counties who are a Party to this Agreement. It is the intent of the Collaborative to maintain quality service levels for Counties in the region who are experiencing unforeseen vacancies or other emergent situations . 3. Responsibilities of Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties are set forth in the "Scope of Services", attached to and incorporated in this Agreement by reference as Exhibit "A" . 4. Term of Agreement. This IGA shall become effective on July 1, 2020 and terminate on June 30, 2021. 5. Funding for Project. The Parties (Garfield, Eagle, Grand/Jackson, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Routt Counties) each agree to pay a not to exceed total of $11, 526.62, for continuation of the Collaborative. Grand County and Jackson County will be considered together for the not to exceed amount of $11,526. 62 . The total cost of the salary and benefits for this position is up to $92,213 .00 . Additional cost related to travel will be billed to the requesting county and shall not exceed $4, 000 . 00 over the course of the FY 20-21. The Garfield County Department of Human Services will invoice each County in May 2021 for the funds due. Each County, upon receipt of an invoice from Garfield County Department of Human Services, shall submit payment to Garfield County Department of Human Services, Finance Administration, 195 W. 14th Street, Building B, Rifle, CO 81650. Garfield County will continue to provide administrative costs for office space, equipment, supplies and routine operating costs. 6. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. The Parties acknowledge that applicable federal law Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 2 Colorado shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this IGA. Should either party institute legal action for enforcement of this IGA, venue of such action shall be in Garfield County, Colorado. 14 .Whole Agreement. This IGA sets forth the whole agreement of the Parties. No representations, either verbal or written, shall be considered binding on either party to the extent not set forth herein. 15 .Section Headings. The section headings in this IGA are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and are in no way to define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof. 16.Authority. Each person signing this IGA represents and warrants that the individual is fully authorized to enter into and execute this IGA and to bind the Party it represents to the terms and conditions thereof. 17 .Notice and Representatives. All notices required under this IGA shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand-delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative (s) as follows: Garfield County: Sharon Longhurst-Pritt, Director Garfield County DHS 195 W. 14th Street, Building B Rifle, CO 81650 • Rio Blanco: Barb Bofinger, Director Rio Blanco DHS 200 Main Street Meeker, CO 81641 Pitkin: Nan Sundeen, Director Pitkin County DHS 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Eagle: Megan Burch, Director Eagle County DHS P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631 Routt: Kelly Keith, Director Routt County DHS P. 0 . Box 772790 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 4 Moffat: Annette Norton, Director Moffat County DSS 595 Breeze Street Craig, CO 81625 Grand: Deb Ruttenberg,Director Grand County DHS P. 0. Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Jackson: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Jackson County DSS P. 0. Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. 0. Box 884 Leadville, CO 80461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18 .Severability. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES By: Clerk to the Board John Martin, Chairman Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 5 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Jeff Rector, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Daniel Manville, Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES By: Clerk to the Board Kristen Manguso, Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 6 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE Northwest Regional Collaboration July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 The Human Services Directors in the northwestern Colorado counties of Garfield, Eagle, Lake, Grand/Jackson, Moffat , Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Routt have, supported a traveling Eligibility Technician, with CBMS security clearance in all counties, to provide over-the-shoulder and backlog support for counties experiencing unforeseen absences. Garfield County anchors this position by providing Staff Development Training (SDT) and supervision. Summit County has elected to not participate for the 2020-2021 year. Northwest counties wish to enter an IGA for the salary and benefits amount not to exceed of $11, 526. 62 for each county. Grand/Jackson will be considered together for the not to exceed total of $11,526. 62. Additional cost related to travel may be billed to the county requesting the travel and shall not exceed $4, 000.00 total for the duration of this IGA. Travel costs will be billed directly to the requesting county following the travel. In the event of unforeseen staff resignation, termination or short/long term leave, the requesting northwest county will contact Garfield County management by email or phone to assess the extent of the need and determine plans for coverage and training. The Garfield County staff person will primarily provide support by way of processing applications, redeterminations and changes related to Medical Assistances cases. Additional support related to other programs may be provided at the discretion of the manager of the Garfield County staff person. Staffing situations/needs will vary - the Garfield County staff person will work with each county as needs arise, creating both emergency and longer-term plans. The northwest counties will continue to work together to identify long-term solutions, and to continue to fund the position and related costs assuming results continue to be positive. The staff position, held in Garfield County, will keep daily records of activities including hours worked on program areas, over- the- shoulder support and travel in the respective counties. Garfield County will provide monthly program utilization reports to participating Northwest counties. Garfield County will provide a wrap up report to each Human Services director who has received direct support in their respective county. Each County is responsible for providing CBMS access for the Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 8 traveling Eligibility Technician through CDHS Security. Garfield County will act as fiscal agent and an invoice will be sent to each northwest county director in May 2021 for a not to exceed amount of $11, 526. 62 plus the cost of any requested/provided travel expenses. Travel expenses will be billed to the requested county following the travel. Northwest Regional IGA 2020-2021 Page 9 Contract No. 207.2021 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NORTHWEST COLORADO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SHARED REGIONAL ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN This Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA' ) is entered into by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, State of Colorado sitting as the Board of Social Services; by and through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, by and through the Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, State of Colorado, by and through the Eagle County Department of Human Services; the by and through the Moffatt County Department of Social Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Routt County, State of Colorado, by and through the Routt County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Grand County, State of Colorado, by and through the Grand County Department of Human Services; the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, State of Colorado, by and through the Jackson County Department of Social Services; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, State of Colorado, by and through the Lake County Department of Human Services; collectively known as the Northwest NN Colorado Regional Collaborative (the Parties") in order to set forth the terms and conditions , including administration and funding for continuation of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. This IGA is effective as of July 1, 2021, regardless of the dates on which it is signed. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties are bodies politic and corporate of the State of Colorado whose powers are exercised by the Board of County Commissioners ( BOCC"); C.R. S. §§ 30-5-125 and 30-11-103 {2011) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Human Services Code, at§ 26-1- 115, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended, the Parties are authorized to implement and administer social services and activities through their respective Social/Human Services Departments; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Colorado Regional Pilot Project has proven to be successful, maintaining quality service levels throughout the region by mitigating the effects of vacancies and emergency situations; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue funding of the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative for FY 21-22; and WHEREAS, the Garfield County Department of Human Services will act as the fiscal agent for the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements identified below, the Parties agree as follows : Northwest Regional IGA Ending December 31, 2021 Page 1 1 . Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 2 . Purpose. The purpose of this IGA is to continue the Northwest Colorado Regional Collaborative which began in 2014 . The Collaborative is an effort to use existing resources to support a regional traveling eligibility technician, with demonstrated ability, to provide regional on-site over-the-shoulder support and assist with backlog in Economic Security programs. This position is in Garfield County, is an important member of the Economic Security Regional Training Center team, with security clearance for all Northwest Counties who are a Party to this Agreement. It is the intent of the Collaborative to maintain quality service levels for Counties in the region who are experiencing unforeseen vacancies or other emergent situations . 3 . Responsibilities of Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties are set forth in the "Scope of Services", attached to and incorporated in this Agreement by reference as Exhibit "A" . 4 . Term of Agreement. This IGA shall become effective on July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021. 5 . Funding for Project. The Parties (Grand/Jackson, Lake, Pitkin and Routt Counties) each agree to pay a not to exceed total of $5, 962 . 68, for continuation of the Collaborative. Grand County and Jackson County will be considered together for the not to exceed amount of $5, 962 . 68. Garfield and Eagle County agree to pay $11, 925. 38 . The total cost of the salary and benefits for this position is up to $47, 701 . 48 . Additional cost related to travel will be billed to the requesting county and shall not exceed $4, 000 . 00 over the course of the FY 21-22 . The Garfield County Department of Human Services will invoice each County in December 2021 for the funds due. Each County, upon receipt of an invoice from Garfield County Department of Human Services, shall submit payment to Garfield County Department of Human Services, Finance Administration, 195 W. 14th Street, Building B, Rifle, CO 81650 . Garfield County will continue to provide administrative costs for office space, equipment, supplies and routine operating costs . 6. Compliance with Laws . The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. The Parties acknowledge that applicable federal law includes, without limitation, Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Northwest Regional IGA Ending December 31, 2021 Page 2 Act of 1963, the Education Amendments of 1972, and 5 U.S .C. Section 1501, et seq. , relating to partisan political activity. The Parties also acknowledge that applicable state law includes, without limitation, the Colorado Employment Practices Act, § 24-34-401, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended, and the Colorado Labor Peace Act, § 8-3-101, et seq. , C.R.S. , as amended. 7 . Indemnity/No Waiver of Governmental Immunity Act. The Parties acknowledge that each is subject to the constitutional prohibitions against indemnification pursuant to Colorado Constitution article XI, §1 and that as governmental entities no party can agree to indemnify the other. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for or by any party. C.R.S. § 24-10- 101 et seq. (1963) as amended. 8 . Confidentiality. The Parties shall protect the confidentiality of all records and other materials containing personal identifying information that are maintained in accordance with this Agreement pursuant to applicable state and federal law and regulations . Except as provided by law, no information, including identifying information, in possession of the Parties about any individual shall be disclosed in any form. 9. Termination. This IGA may be terminated without cause by any party upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other parties or for cause by any party upon ten (10) days written notice unless the cause is corrected or remedied. 10 .Good Faith. There is an obligation of good faith on the part of the Parties, including the obligation to make timely communication of information that may reasonably be believed to be material to the other party. 11 .Amendment and Assignment. This IGA may be amended by the Parties solely through a written agreement signed by all Parties. This IGA may not be assigned. 12 .Counterparts. This IGA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed the same instrument. Facsimile or photographic signatures of either party to this IGA or subsequent modifications thereto, shall be effective for all purposes. 13 .Governing Law, Venue and Survival. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this IGA. Should either party institute legal action for enforcement of this IGA, venue of such action shall be in Garfield County, Colorado. Northwest Regional IGA Ending December 31, 2021 Page 3 14 .Whole Agreement. This IGA sets forth the whole agreement of the Parties . No representations, either verbal or written, shall be considered binding on either party to the extent not set forth herein. 15 .Section Headings . The section headings in this IGA are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and are in no way to define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part thereof. 16.Authority. Each person signing this IGA represents and warrants that the individual is fully authorized to enter into and execute this IGA and to bind the Party it represents to the terms and conditions thereof. 17 .Notice and Representatives. All notices required under this IGA shall be transmitted in writing and shall be deemed duly given when hand- delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by electronic communication, addressed to the designated representative (s) as follows : Garfield County: Sharon Longhurst-Pritt, Director Garfield County DHS 195 W. 14th Street, Building B Rifle, CO 81650 Pitkin: Nan Sundeen, Director Pitkin County DHS 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Eagle: Megan Burch, Director Eagle County DHS P.O. Box 660 Eagle, CO81631 Routt: Kelly Kissling, Director Routt County DHS P. 0. Box 772790 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Northwest Regional IGA Ending December 31, 2021 Page 4 Grand: Deb Ruttenberg,Director Grand County DHS P. 0 . Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Jackson: Deb Ruttenberg, Director Jackson County DSS P. 0 . Box 204 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Lake: Janeen McGee, Director Lake County DHS P. 0 . Box 884 Leadville, CO 80461 Either Party may change the identity of its designated representative and the address to which future notices shall be sent by providing written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Formal amendment of this IGA to affect such a change is not required. 18.Severability. Should any provision of this IGA be found to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of Colorado or to otherwise be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable and the validity of such shall not be affected provided that the remaining provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the agreement which the parties intended to enter into under this IGA ATTEST: BO OF CO TY COMMISSIONERS OF GARF LD CO TY, COLO2ADO AND BOARD F SOC '• SERVICES ?.QNL hi B y: _all" - C erk to the Board ' -------: John in, jai man -,4 ;..Yr' , LD C.;.,,, h,. Date: t. tA. 1 C) ��l ,'Y'� ..... ', f I f :• 1 e „apvr�.ea�;yy��t�y,,yy o �I a o� O�ORAO0 Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 5 4110.14111 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the .JACKSON benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Se 'vices • �/YLt�C1/0 B y: AIJ(/ Cl rk to _he Board Chairman -7:Pe'71 GfJPK -rz, ,b'QHKo Date: 0 7 - 2,.0 altr ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services Digitally signed by Nan Sundeen ON:m=Nan Sundeen,o=Pi[kin County, jevuc,S Nan Sundeen eu=PitknCountyHumanService, mall=nansundeen@pkkin<aunty.com,r-llg B y Dete:2021.07.13 1131:43-0b'Og' Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Jul-19-2021 Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 6 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES -13 71 �j1.1.4 By; o ..."A/-\\ Clerk to the Board Chair Date: 7 [ z ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID:DF487FD2-4303-4E21-8554-F27826239EE2 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Jackson County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chairman Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Pitkin County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Nan Sundeen, Director Date: ATTEST: GRAND COUNTY BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Eagle County Department of Human Services E—DocuSigned by: —DocuSigned by: rt itAA 16-1157V1 Wt, By: (kW S.(IA,tw Clerk to`t}Fe623onvt - Chair —81E7B2D71BE0473 Date: 8/24/2021 Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID:5B4E4ECB-0A03-4B3C-91BE-9AE9F84BF7A0 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services bbliautr By: 11144 1brririu Clerk to the Board Chair Date: 10/7/2021 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 7 *382108* 382108 7/23/2021 10:28 AM PatriciaBerger Lake 7 of 9 IGA R$0.00 D$0.00 County ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Routt County Department of Human Services By: Clerk to the Board Chair Date: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO for the benefit of the Lake County Department of Human Services 8,1y,..a B Y: Cler to the Board Cha r Date: 1- �,� - a0,9-/ Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 7 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE Northwest Regional Collaboration July 1, 2021 - December 31 , 2021 The Human Services Directors in the northwestern Colorado counties of Garfield, Eagle, Lake, Grand/Jackson, Pitkin and Routt have, supported a traveling Eligibility Technician, with CBMS security clearance in all counties, to provide over-the-shoulder and backlog support for counties experiencing unforeseen absences. Garfield County anchors this position by providing Staff Development Training (SDT) and supervision. Summit, Moffat and Rio Blanco County has elected to not participate for the 2021 year. Northwest counties wish to enter an IGA for the salary and benefits amount not to exceed of $5, 962. 68 for each county. Grand/Jackson will be considered together for the not to exceed total of $5, 962 . 68 Garfield and Eagle County will pay 11, 925.38. Additional cost related to travel may be billed to the county requesting the travel and shall not exceed $4, 000. 00 total for the duration of this IGA. Travel costs will be billed directly to the requesting county following the travel. In the event of unforeseen staff resignation, termination or short/long term leave, the requesting northwest county will contact Garfield County management by email or phone to assess the extent of the need and determine plans for coverage and training. The Garfield County staff person will primarily provide support by way of processing applications, redeterminations and changes related to Medical Assistances cases. Additional support related to other programs may be provided at the discretion of the manager of the Garfield County staff person. Staffing situations/needs will vary - the Garfield County staff person will work with each county as needs arise, creating both emergency and longer-term plans. The northwest counties will continue to work together to identify long-term solutions, and to continue to fund the position and related costs assuming results continue to be positive. The staff position, held in Garfield County, will keep daily records of activities including hours worked on program areas, over- the- shoulder support and travel in the respective counties . Garfield County will provide monthly program utilization reports to participating Northwest counties. Garfield County will provide a wrap up report to each Human Services director who has received direct support in their respective county. Each County is responsible for providing CBMS access for the Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 8 traveling Eligibility Technician through CDHS Security. Garfield County will act as fiscal agent and an invoice will be sent to each northwest county director in December 2021 for a not to exceed amount of $5, 962. 68 plus the cost of any requested/provided travel expenses. Travel expenses will be billed to the requested county following the travel. Northwest Regional IGA 2021-2022 Page 9