HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 01-20-1998 - 8dOrange County
Board of Commissioners
Action Agenda Item Abstract
Meeting Date: January 20, 1998
Action Agenda
Item No. ~~
Subject: Contract with the Town of Chapel Hill for Senior Recreation Services and
establishment of a new position
Department: Aging and Personnel
Attachment(s):
1 -Performance Agreement with
the Town of Chapel Hill
Purpose: To consider approving a:
Public Hearing: Yes No X
Budget Amendment
Needed: Yes No X
Information Contact:
Jerry Passmore, Department on
Aging Director, Extension 2009
Elaine Holmes, Personnel Director
Extension 2550
Telephone Number:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel. Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
• Contract with the Town of Chapel Hill to provide funding to
the County to transfer the New Generation senior recreation
program from the Town to the County .
• New permanent full-time County position of Senior Citizen
Program Coordinator position at Salary Grade 64 ($24,106 -
$38,327) to administer the program.
Background: The Town of Chapel Hill's Parks and Recreation Department has
provided recreation and leisure programs for senior citizens
through its New Generation program. The New Generation
program delivers a variety of activities including games, arts and
crafts classes, and field trips for senior citizens.
The Town's New Generation program has operated in
coordination with the Orange County Department on Aging
which publicized programming through the Senior Times and
provided space for activities in the Chapel Hill Senior Center and
Northside Human Services Center.
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The Town of Chapel Hill's Parks and Recreation Department
used a permanent, full-time position to support the New
Generation program as well as part time temporary staff. When
the permanent position became vacant, the Town of Chapel Hill
re-assessed how it delivers recreational and leisure
programming for senior citizens.
As a result of the assessment, the Town of Chapel Hill has
proposed transferring the New Generation program to Orange
County and contracting with the County to provide this recreation
and leisure programming for senior citizens in the Town through
the Chapel Hill and Northside Centers.
The attached contract between the Town and the County would
fully fund the program, including funding for a permanent full
time Senior Citizen Program Coordinator position, temporary
part time help as needed for special activities, equipment, and
office supplies. The funding amount for 1997-98 is $44,017.
Recommendation: The Manager recommends the Board:
• Approve the contract with the Town of Chapel Hill to provide
funding for senior recreation services.
• Establish a new permanent full-time Senior Citizen Program
Coordinator position at Salary Grade 64, subject to
continuation of funds from the Town of Chapel Hill.
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Attachment 1
NORTH CAROLINA PERFORMANCE
ORANGE COUNTY AGREEMENT
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the Town of Chapel Hill, c/o
Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, 200 Plant Road, Chapel Hill NC
27514, hereinafter referred to as "Town" and Orange County by and for its
Department on Aging, hereinafter referred to as "County", PO Box 8181,
Hillsborough, NC 27278.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the County offers services for senior citizens of Chapel Hill and
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the services offered by the County will enrich the Chapel Hill
community and is an eligible expenditure of Town revenues;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the Town and the County agree as follows:
1. Town Support
The Town will provide the County $44,017 during the Town's fiscal year 1997-1998.
The Town does not obligate itself to provide any other support to the County this
fiscal year. An agreement renewal will 6e considered after completing a
performance evaluation.
2. Duties of the Department
The County shall operate a comprehensive program targeted toward Chapel Hill
and Orange County residents aged 55 years and older. The County's Department
on Aging shall perform those duties further described in the attached "Scope of
Services".
3. Payments and Documentation
The appropriation shall be paid to the County in two payments as follows:
A. An initial payment of $24,017 will be made upon execution of this
agreement and submittal of an accurate invoice.
B. A second payment of $20,000 will be made in June 1998. This
payment will be made upon receipt of an accurate invoice and a
detailed report that describes all programs performed from July 1,
1997 through May 31,1998 utilizing Town funds. A fmal report will
be presented to the Town no later than September 1,1998 describing
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all programs performed during FY 1997-98 that utilized Town funds.
4. Financial Records and Reports
The County agrees to allow the Town to inspect its financial books and records
upon reasonable notice, during normal working hours.
5. Termination for Cause
In the event that the County shall cease to exist as an organization, or shall enter
bankruptcy proceedings, or be declared insolvent, or liquidate all or substantially
all of its assets, or shall significantly reduce its services, during the term of this
Agreement, or in the event that the County shall fail to render a satisfactory
accounting as provided herein then, and in that event, the Town may terminate this
Agreement and the County, to the extent permitted by law, will return all payments
already made to it by the Town, for services which have not been provided, or of
which no satisfactory accounting has been rendered.
6. Hold Harmless
To the extent permitted by law, the County agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the Town of Chapel Hill from all loss, liability, claims or expense
(including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, death or property
damage to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the negligence or
willful misconduct of the County except to the extent same are caused by the
negligence or misconduct of the Town of Chapel Hill.
7. Non-Discrimination
In matters of employment, provision of services and contracting, the County agrees
to act without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, affectional
preference, or handicapped status.
8. Government of Burma
We certify that, we, our parent corporation, our subsidiaries, or our franchises (if
any) do not conduct business with the government of Burma(Myanmar).
9. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the County and the
Town.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereunto cause this Agreement to be executed
in their respective names.
This the day of ,1998.
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
A Municipal Corporation
Town Manager
Attest•
Town Clerk
Seal
ORANGE COUNTY by and for its
DEPARTMENT ON AGING
Chair, Orange County Board
of Commissioners
Attest:
County Clerk
Seal
Approved as to Form and Authorization
Town Attorney
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local
Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Finance Director
Director of Parks and Recreation
t
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ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING
SCOPE OF SERVICES UTILIZING TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL FUNDS
The Orange County Department on Aging will utilize $44,017 in Town
support to fund the following projects:
1. Employ afull-time staff person who will work out of the Chapel Hill Senior
Center for approximately 30 hours per week and the Southern Orange Senior
Center for approximately 10 hours per week. In addition, the employee will work
evening hours as needed for special events.
2. Provide staff support to the citizen Program Advisory Board at the Chapel
Hill Senior Center and the Southern Orange Senior Center.
3. Maintain and facilitate the existing programming at both centers including:
a. Exercise and fitness -both centers
b. Weekly tea and music -Chapel Hill Senior Center
c. Dances -both centers
d. Weekly movie program -both centers
e. Village Elder series -Chapel Hill Senior Center
f. Sarah West Bridge -Chapel Hill Senior Center
g. Craft classes -both centers
h. Senior games -both centers
I. Day and overnight trips -both centers
4. Develop the following new programs
a. Low cost overnight trips -both centers
b. Breakfast program for men -Chapel Hill Senior Center
b. Activities for single seniors -Chapel Hill Senior Center
5. Assist with all programming in both centers as needed.