HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-01-2003-8hORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 1, 2003
Action Agenda
Item No. ~-h
SUBJECT: Criminal Justice Partnership Program 2003-2004 Contracts
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Contracts:
1.Orange-Chatham Alternative
Sentencing
2. OPC Mental Health
3. Project Turn Around
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharron Hinton, ext. 2300
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To approve service delivery contracts for the Criminal Justice Partnership Program
(CJPP).
BACKGROUND: In March 2003, the Board approved submission of the continuation grant for
CJPP -funded initiatives administered by the Orange-Chatham Justice Partnership (OCJP).
Funding in the amount of $165,221 has been approved the NC Department of Correction for the
continuation of services for Orange and Chatham county residents.
These grant funds are designed to assist adult offenders sentenced to intermediate sanctions.
A CJPP-eligible intermediate punishment offender is defined as an adult offender convicted of a
misdemeanor or a felony offense who received anon-incarcerative sentence of an intermediate
punishment or who is serving a term of post-release supervision after completing an active
sentence of imprisonment.
Orange County has served as the fiscal agent since the original grant allocation was received in
1994. Program services are administered through the OCJP and provided through contractual
arrangements. The following contracts are recommended by the OCJP for the continuation of
CJPP service delivery:
A. Orange-Chatham Alternative Sentencing -This contract provides for pre-trial release
services. The purpose of the program is to identify and monitor eligible candidates from the
Orange and Chatham County jails in order to reduce jail overcrowding. The contract totals
$60,718.
B. OPC Mental Health -This contract provides offenders with access to various substance
abuse treatment services through its Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC)
program. The contract totals $50,000.
C. Project Turn Around -This contract provides referral, case management, and counseling
services to CJPP-eligible youthful offenders in Orange and Chatham counties. A CJPP-
eligible youthful offender is defined as an intermediate sanction offender age 16-21 with a
documented substance abuse problem that is referred to the program through supervised
intensive probation or under the guidelines of the 15B drug court. The contract totals
$44,503.
D. The remaining balance of $10,000 is used to support the administrative functions of the
OCJ P.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: State funds from the NC Department of Correction are provided to
expedite these services.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approves the contracts
and authorizes the chair to sign contingent upon staff review.
NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY AND
ORANGE-CHATHAM
ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
ORANGE COUNTY INC.
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of ,
2003 by and between Orange County, North Carolina, on behalf of the Orange-Chatham
Criminal Justice Partnership Program, hereinafter referred to as "the County", and Orange-
Chatham Alternative Sentencing, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "OCAS."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the County acting as fiscal age~it for the Orange-Chatham Criminal
Justice Partnership Program has received a grant from the North Carolina Department of
Correction Criminal Justice Partnership Program ("NCDOCCJPP") to provide services to
individuals in the criminal justice systems of Orange and Chatham Counties, including a
pre-trial release program; and
WHEREAS, the grant provides that these grant monies may be spent through
contracting with private for-profit/private non-profit agencies to provide these services;
and
WHEREAS, OCAS is anon-profit agency which provides pre-trial services to
individuals in the criminal justice systems of Orange and Chatham Counties; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to contract with OCAS to provide pre-trial services
for individuals in the criminal justice system of the County as part of the Orange-Chatham
community-based corrections plan; and
WHEREAS, OCAS desires to provide these services for the County.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the following mutual promises, covenants
and conditions, the County and OCAS agree as follows:
A. Pre-Trial Services. OCAS agrees for the period of July 1, 2003 to June 30,
2004 to continue to operate its pre-trial release program. The program
activities during this period shall, except as expressly provided in this
agreement, correspond with the Pre-Trial Release Program Summary and
the Pre-Trial Release Operating Policies and Procedures and all other
related activities described in the grant contract between North Carolina
Department of Correction Criminal .Iustice Partnership Program and the
County as though it were the grantee under that contract. A copy of the
grant contract is Exhibit A hereto.
1. OCAS is responsible for the daily screening and identification of
eligible candidates from the jail confinement lists in Orange and Chatham
County jails.
2. OCAS interviews CJPP eligible offenders to determine the
likelihood that the inmate will return to court for all court dates by
examining past available criminal records, verifying stability of
home/employment and looking at other factors related to community safety.
3. OCAS will secure the appropriate Release Agreement or Bond
Reduction documents for each offender and obtain the signature of the
judicial official.
4. OCAS agrees to submit program activity information to the
Information Management System (IMS) database of the Criminal Justice
Partnership Program immediately after each client contact.
5. OCAS regularly participates and is involved with the 15B judicial
meetings, e.g. Community Resource Court, Court Committee, or other
court-related efforts.
6. OCAS agrees to continue monitoring and evaluating the Pre-Trial
release program, to include necessary documentation and data collection,
and to provide the results of this monitoring and evaluation to County upon
request of County.
B. The County agrees to reimburse OCAS for the services provided pursuant
to this agreement up to the amount of 60 718 for the period beginning July 1, 2003
and ending June 30, 2004. The budget for the contract period is as follows:
Services Money
Personnel $43,000
Operating Expenses $10,450
Travel
$750
Contractual and Other $6,518
Total
$60,718
OCAS agrees to provide the County with its reimbursement requests by the 10th
business day of each month for the previous month's expenses. The County agrees
to reimburse OCAS for all reimbursable expenses invoiced by August 15, 2004.
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1. OCAS agrees that monies to be paid by the County are contingent
upon receipt by the County of a Criminal Justice Partnership Program
(CJPP) grant for these services from the North Carolina Department of
Correction Criminal Justice Partnership Program and the obligation of the
County under this agreement is reduced, dollar for dollar, by the amount of
any reduction in the State grant.
2. OCAS agrees to the following conditions regarding the budget:
a. Equipment not included in the approved budget may not be
purchased without prior written approval of the County.
b. Requests for amendments to the budget must be requested in
writing to the County. If the County approves the amendment, it
will notify OCAS in writing of the approval.
c. Written approval by the County is also required for any
change in the scope of the pre-trial services. These changes include
but are not limited to modifications in staffing program components,
contractual agreements or memoranda of understanding.
d. Prior to implementation of this agreement, OCAS shall
submit to County an estimate of the administrative costs associated
with this agreement and estimates for the services that will be
provided. If, during the course of this agreement, OCAS determines
that the agreed-upon costs need to be adjusted, OCAS shall provide
County with a written explanation of the circumstances surrounding
the need for an amendment. Under no circumstances will the
County be required to pay higher rates than those previously agreed
upon without its prior approval. Further, the overall approval rests
with the granting authority of the NCDOCCJPP administration.
e. In the event that OCAS expends any funds for the provision
of services pursuant to this agreement, and such funds are
subsequently determined by the North Carolina Department of
Corrections Criminal Justice Partnership Program to be non-
reimbursable, such costs shall be considered non-reimbursable by
the County.
C. OCAS agrees to maintain accurate records regarding the pretrial services
provided pursuant to this agreement. OCAS agrees to allow the County to inspect
these records at any time necessary. OCAS agrees that the County may at its sole
discretion perform an annual audit of the project which shall comply with the
requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984 and be made available for inspection
by the County staff. The County, or any of its duly authorized representatives,
shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books,
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documents, papers, and records that pertain to this project. If as a result of
inspection of the audit, any project expenditure is disallowed, the County may, at
its sole discretion, reduce the amount of any expenditure under this agreement by
the amount disallowed or demand repayment. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this agreement, all client records, papers, and other documents kept by OCAS
that are obtained or created pursuant to this agreement shall be confidential and
shall only be disclosed as is provided for by law or as necessary for the full
implementation of this agreement.
D. OCAS agrees that the County will retain ultimate control and responsibility
for the services performed under this agreement. OCAS further agrees to be bound
by and to in all respects comply with the conditions set forth in the grant contract
between North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal Justice Partnership
Program and the County as though it were the grantee under that contract. A copy
of the grant contract is Exhibit A hereto.
E. OCAS will procure and maintain adequate insurance policies covering
professional liability, comprehensive general liability and worker's compensation
in amounts required by State law (and not less than one million dollars per claim
and one million dollars aggregate for prof=essional and comprehensive general
liability insurance) as necessary to insure that OCAS and any and all individuals
working with OCAS against any claim or claims for damages arising out of
personal injuries or death occasioned by OCAS, its principals, agents and/or
employees. OCAS will investigate any formal written complaints brought to its
attention by participants. OCAS will notify the County, in writing, of any such
complaint and the County will in turn notify the Orange-Chatham Criminal Justice
Partnership Advisory Board. OCAS shall notif-y the County of any cancellation or
material change in insurance coverage which takes effect during the performance of
this agreement. If OCAS changes insurance providers during the performance
period of this agreement, OCAS shall provide evidence that the County will be
indemnified to the limits specified here for the entire performance period of this
agreement, either under the new policy or a combination of old and new policies.
OCAS is responsible for its acts and the errors and omissions of its principals,
agents, officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties
that enter OCAS premises. OCAS agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and
defend the County from any act or omission of OCAS, its principals, agents,
officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties that
enter OCAS premises, and OCAS agrees to indemnify the County from any and all
losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) caused
by or arising out of an act, omission, fault, negligence or other misconduct of
OCAS, its principals, agents, officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees
or other third parties that enter OCAS premises which occurs in connection with
this agreement.
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F. This agreement may be terminated by either party:
upon at least thirty (30) days notice by certified mail, with return
receipt requested or by written notice delivered in person to, as
to the County, Sharron Hinton, Orange County, P.O. Box 8181,
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278, and as to OCAS, Joyce
Kuhn, Executive Director, 116 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough,
North Carolina 27278;
2. at any time, for cause, in case of jeopardy to the client or other
failure to comply with the requirements of this agreement, upon
notice to OCAS as provided here (the cause shah be documented
in writing to OCAS detailing the grounds for termination);
3. by mutual consent of both parties, in writing. In the event of
termination in part, the parties shall continue the performance of
this agreement to the extent not terminated. After receipt of a
notice of termination and except as otherwise directed by the
County, OCAS shall cease work under this agreement on the
date, and to the extent specified in the notice of termination.
The County shall pay OCAS the agreed upon amount for the
delivery of services under the terms of this agreement up to the
effective date of termination. Payment shall not be made for
property or supplies purchased after the notice of termination is
received.
G. This agreement is not intended and shall not be construed to create the
relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership or joint venture between
OCAS and the County, but rather is an agreement between independent contractors.
OCAS is not an employee or agent of the County for any purpose including but not
limited to compensation for services, employee welfare and pension benefits,
worker's compensation insurance, or any other fringe benefits of employment.
H. OCAS agrees not to subcontract or assign any of the services contemplated
under this agreement without the prior written approval of the County.
I. OCAS agrees to submit program activity information on a monthly basis to
the Partnership and the Division of Community Correction.
J. OCAS and the County agree that each party will comply with all applicable
State and federal laws, including but not limited to such non-discrimination laws as
may be applicable to them in the performance of this agreement.
K. OCAS and the County understand that this contract in no way assures or
implies continuation of funding or the provision of services beyond the term of this
contract.
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L. No employee of OCAS may participate in a decision with respect to
choosing appropriate services for OCAS clients under this agreement if such a
decision can be expected to result in any benefit or remuneration to the employee or
any member of his/her immediate family.
M. It is agreed that either party's failure to insist upon the strict performance of
any provision of this agreement or to exercise any right based upon a breach
thereof, or the acceptance of any performance during the breach, shall not
constitute a waiver of any rights assigned to that party under this agreement.
N. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not
be altered, amended or modified except by an agreement in writing executed by the
duly authorized officials of both parties.
O. The laws of the State of North Carolina govern the validity and
interpretation of the provisions, terms and conditions of the agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto signed this agreement in their
official capacities on the day and year listed below.
This the day of , 2003.
By:
ATTEST:
Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Donna Baker, Clerk to the
Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
ORANGE COUNTY
OCAS
By:_
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Ken Chavious, Orange County Finance Director
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CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
AND
ORANGE PERSON CHATHAM MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AUTHORITY
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into the _ day of 2003,
between The County of Orange ("the County") and The Orange Person Chatham Mental
Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Authority ("OPC").
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal Justice Partnership
Program ("CJPP") has awarded a North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal
Justice Partnership Program ("NCDOCCJPP") grant to Orange and Chatham Counties,
North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Counties desire to use some portion of the
NCDOCCJPP grant to contract with OPC to provide case management, referral, and
treatment services for individuals in the intermediate punishment population in Orange
County and Chatham County; and
WHEREAS, OPC desires to arrange for or provide case management, referral, and
treatment services through its Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime program;
WHEREAS ,the aforementioned Counties desire to support the pilot Orange County
Drug Court by using some portion of the NCDOCCJPP grant to contract with OPC to
provide outpatient services, particularly Intensive Outpatient treatment, and case
management to offenders adjudicated by the Drug Court, and close liaison and other
support to the Drug Court;
WHEREAS, OPC, CJPP and the Counties recognize the need to actively investigate and
respond to the needs of the non-English speaking intermediate punishment population.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY agreed as follows:
This contract shall be effective for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004.
II. OPC agrees to provide case management and referral services to the CJPP-
eligible intermediate punishment offender population in Orange County and
Chatham County.
A. ACJPP-eligible intermediate punishment offender is defined as an adult
offender convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony offense who received anon-
incarcerative sentence of an intermediate punishment or who is serving a term
ofpost-release supervision after completing an active sentence of
imprisonment.
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B. 15-B Department of Community Corrections (DCC)/OPC shall make an
initial determination as to whether an individual is eligible to participate in the
CJPP program; OPC will assess eligible individuals in order to determine the
services needed by these individuals and refer clients as appropriate to
treatment programs and services offered by OPC or through subcontracts
between OPC and other agencies.
C. The services provided by OPC shall include, but are not limited to, referral to
appropriate residential treatment substance abuse programs, mental health
programs, and regular and intensive outpatient services..
D. OPC agrees that the County will retain ultimate control and responsibility for
the services performed under this contract. OPC further agrees to be bound by
and to in all respects comply with the conditions set forth in the grant contract
between North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal Justice
Partnership Program and the County as though it were the grantee under that
contract. A copy of the grant contract is Exhibit A hereto.
III. Orange County, as lead fiscal county, agrees to reimburse OPC on a monthly
basis for the services that OPC, itself or through a third party provider, provides
to the intermediate punishment population, and to reimburse OPC for the
administrative costs associated with these services as was previously agreed. The
administrative costs associated with dispersal to both third party subcontractors
and OPC will be broken out into the agreed upon format by line item.
IV. Prior to implementation of this contract, OPC shall submit to County an estimate
of the administrative costs associated with this contract and estimates for the
services that will be provided to the intermediate punishment population, either by
OPC or by a third-party. If, during the course of this contract, OPC determines
that the agreed-upon costs need to be adjusted, OPC shall provide County with a
written explanation of the circumstances surrounding the need for an amendment.
Under no circumstances will the County be required to pay higher rates than those
previously agreed upon without its prior approval. Further, the overall approval
rests with the granting authority of the NCDOC CJPP administration.
V. OPC agrees that it will be responsible for maintaining records of all individuals to
whom it provides services; all individuals for whom it contracts with third parties
for services; and all individuals for whom it provides case management services.
VI. All client records, papers, and other documents kept by OPC or a third party with
which OPC has contracted for provision of services to the intermediate
punishment population that are obtained or created pursuant to this contract shall,
be confidential and shall only be disclosed as is provided for by law or as
necessary for the full implementation of this contract.
VII. OPC shall not assign any interest in this contract, whether by assignment or
notation, without the prior written consent of the County, except as specified
herein.
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VIII. OPC may enter into such third party contracts as are necessary to provide services
to the intermediate punishment population in Orange County and Chatham
County. Any contracts entered into by OPC shall comply with all applicable
provisions of Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes and
T10:14C.1010 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The County may
inspect any third-party contract entered into for the benefit of a member of the
intermediate punishment population in Orange County and~or Chatham County as
it deems necessary.
IX. This contract may be terminated:
by either party, upon at least thirty (30) days notice by certified
mail, with return receipt requested or by written notice
delivered in person to, as to the County, Sharron Hinton,
Orange County, P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, North Carolina
27278, and as to UPC, Thomas Maynard, 101 E. Weaver
Street, Suite 300, Carrboro, North Carolina, 27510;
2. at any time, for cause, in case of jeopardy to the client or other
failure to comply with the requirements of this contract, upon
notice to OPC as provided here (the cause shall be documented
in writing to OPC detailing the grounds for termination);
3. by mutual consent of both parties, in writing. In the event of
termination in part, the parties shall continue the performance
of this contract to the extent not terminated. After receipt of a
notice of termination and except as otherwise directed by the
County, OPC shall cease work under this contract on the date,
and to the extent specified in the notice of termination. The
County shall pay OPC the agreed upon amount for the delivery
of services under the terms of this contract up to the effective
date of termination. Payment shall not be made for property or
supplies purchased after the notice of termination is received.
X. No employee of OPC or of any agency with which OPC contracts to provide
services to offenders may participate in a decision with respect to choosing
appropriate services for offenders if such a decision can be expected to result in
any benefit or remuneration to the employee or any member ofhis/her immediate
family.
XI. OPC agrees to maintain liability insurance during the term of this contract to the
extent required by Chapter 1220 of the North Carolina General Statutes. To the
extent allowed by law, OPC shall be responsible for its acts and the errors and
omissions of its principals, agents, officers, directors, employees, licensees, and
invitees or other third parties, and OPC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
and defend the County from any act or omission of OPC, its principals, agents,
officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties, and
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OPC agrees to indemnify the County from any and all losses, damages, costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) caused by or arising out of an act,
omission, fault, negligence or other misconduct of OPC, its principals, agents,
officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties which
occurs in connection with this contract.
XII. OPC agrees to record all administrative costs and all costs associated with
providing services to the intermediate offender population following generally
accepted fund accounting procedures. To the extent allowed by law, OPC agrees
that the County may, at its sole discretion, perform an annual audit of the project
which shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984 and be
made available for inspection by the County staff. The County, or any of its duly
authorized representatives, shall, to the extent allowed by law, have access for the
purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records
that pertain to this project. To the extent allowed by law, if as a result of
inspection of the audit, any project expenditure is disallowed the County may, at
its sole discretion, reduce the amount of any expenditure under this contract by
the amount disallowed or demand repayment. OPC agrees to submit program
activity information to the Information Management System (IMS) database of
the Criminal Justice Partnership Program immediately after each client contact.
OPC further agrees to maintain adequate documentation to support all costs
billed to County pursuant to this contract. Such records and supporting
documentation must be retained and available for audit purposes until June 30,
2005. Adequate documentation is defined as follows for each major budget
category:
A. Administrative: Documentation must include time and attendance records,
payroll periods, payment rate and a brief description of the services provided.
Reports must be signed by OPC's Area Director or his/her designee. This
requirement applies to all personnel paid from funds obtained by OPC
pursuant to this contract.
B. Contractual Services: For individual contractual service providers,
documentation must include the signed contract, time and attendance reports
showing time period, payment rate, hours per day and service(s) provided.
Documentation must be signed by the contractual service provider and the
project director. In case of organizations performing professional services,
documentation must include a detailed billing indicating services performed
or products delivered, payment rate consistent with contractual agreement,
and approval by OPC's Area Director or his/her designee.
C. Supplies and Other Operating Expenses and Equipment. Documentation must
include purchase order authorization and audited vendor invoices approved by
OPC's Area Director or his/her designee. OPC further agrees to maintain a
current inventory of all County-owned equipment in its possession.
XIII. Title to all property acquired in whole or in part with contract funds in accordance
with an approved budget and other requirements set by the County shall be held at
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all times by the County and may not be reassigned. Such property must be
marked as the property of the County with an appropriate tag or sign. OPC shall
exercise due caution in the use, maintenance, protection, and preservation of such
property during the contract period. Upon the expiration of this contract, all
County property shall be returned to County within 10 working days.
XIV. Payment and Utilization of Funds
A. OPC agrees that monies to be paid by the County are contingent upon receipt
by the County of a Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) grant for
these services from the North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal
Justice Partnership Program and the obligation of the County under this
contract is reduced, dollar for dollar, by the amount of any reduction in the
State grant.
B. The County agrees to reimburse OPC for the services provided pursuant to
this contract up to the amount of $50,000 for the period beginning July 1,
2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
C. OPC shall invoice the County by the l Ot~' business day of each month for
contract expenses paid in the previous calendar month. The County agrees to
reimburse OPC for all reimbursable expenses invoiced by August 15, 2004.
The invoice shall include fees for all services provided by OPC, including
administrative fees, and all sums expended by OPC for services from third
party providers.
D. County shall pay OPC by check within thirty days.
E. In the event that OPC expends any funds pursuant to this contract for the
provision of services to the intermediate offender population, and such funds
are subsequently determined by the North Carolina Department of Corrections
Criminal Justice Partnership Program to be non-reimbursable, such costs
shall be considered non-reimbursable by the County.
F. OPC agrees that all payments made by the County on behalf of a member of
the intermediate offender population who is receiving services from OPC, or a
third party provider under contract to OPC, shall be credited towards the
account of that offender. OPC further agrees that if a member of the
intermediate offender population is eligible for benefits from any private
health benefits plan or other government-sponsored health benefits plan, then
OPC shall only invoice the County for that portion of the cost of services not
reimbursed by such other health benefits plan.
XV. OPC agrees to submit program activity information on a monthly basis to the
Partnership and the Division of Community Correction.
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XVI. OPC and the County understand that this contract in no way assures or implies
continuation of funding or the provision of services beyond the term of this
contract.
XVII. OPC is not an employee or agent of the County for any purpose including but not
limited to compensation for services, employee welfare and pension benefits,
worker's compensation insurance, or any other fringe benefits of employment.
XVIII. This contract contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be
altered, amended or modified except by an contract in writing executed by the
duly authorized officials of both parties.
XIX. The laws of the State of North Carolina govern the validity and interpretation of
the provisions, terms and conditions of the contract.
XX. It is agreed that either party's failure to insist upon the strict performance of any
provision of this contract or to exercise any right based upon a breach thereof, or
the acceptance of any performance during the breach, shall not constitute a waiver
of any rights assigned to that party under this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Orange County has caused this contract to be signed in its
name by its Board of County Commissioners Chairperson, attested by the Clerk to the
Board of Commissioners, and sealed with its corporate seal, and the Orange Person
Chatham Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities aild Substance Abuse Authority has
caused this contract to be signed in its name by its Area Director and all authority duly
given, this the
ORANGE COUNTY
By:
day of 2003.
Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
[COUNTY SEAL]
ATTEST:
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Orange Person Chatham Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities and Substance
Abuse Authority
By:
Thomas Maynard
Area Director
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Finance Director, Ken Chavious
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CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
AND
PROJECT TURN AROUND
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into the day of , 2003,
between the County of Orange ("the County") and Project Turn Around ("PTA").
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal Justice Partnership
Program ("CJPP") has awarded a North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal
Justice Partnership Program ("NCDOCCJPP") grant to Orange and Chatham Counties,
North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, PTA desires to provide substance abuse treatment services using the
cognitive behavior approach to change the individual thinking of youthful offenders
while introducing them to a lifestyle without drugs and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Counties desire to use some portion of the
NCDOCCJPP grant to contract with PTA to provide referral, case management, and
counseling services for youthful offenders with a substance abuse problem.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY agreed as follows:
I. This contract shall be effective for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30,
2004.
II. PTA agrees to provide the following described referral, case management, and
counseling services to CJPP-eligible youthful offenders in Orange County and
Chatham County (hereafter "program").
A. ACJPP-eligible youthful offender is defined as an intermediate sanction
offender age 16-21 with a documented substance abuse problem that is
referred to the program through supervised intensive probation or under the
guidelines of the 15B drug court.
B. The referral services provided by PTA shall include, but are not limited to the
following:
i) PTA will monitor and attend 15B District and Superior Court sessions
and shall make an initial determination as to whether an individual maybe
eligible to participate in the program; PTA will work closely with Adult
Probation and the 15B District Attorney's Office, j udges, attorneys, and
court personnel to refer from between fifteen (15) to twenty (20) CJPP-
youthful offenders for possible entry into the program; PTA will complete
in court a screening information referral form; PTA will complete an
assessment within 5-10 business days of the referral to confirm the
offender's eligibility to enter the program; PTA will notify the responsible
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15B District Attorney or court official of the acceptance or ultimate
rejection of the offender (hereafter "Client") for entry into the program.
C. The case management and counseling services provided by PTA shall include,
but are not limited to the following:
i) Enter into an agreement with each Client, which contract lays out
all program rules and requirements and provides for drug and
alcohol testing to confirm abstinence from drug and alcohol abuse
and the confidentiality ofinformation and records
ii) Assign a Case Manager to each Client who maybe assisted in
providing counseling services by responsible, properly trained and
screened volunteers, with all managers and volunteers being
supervised by a Program Director
iii) Develop an individual case management/counseling plan for each
Client
iv) Contact or meet with the Client at least 2-3 times per week
v) Work closely with the Client's family to assist them in developing
better coping skills to effectively deal and relate to the Client's
addiction and abuse and to support the Client's recovery
vi) Establish appropriate support mechanisms for Clients, engaging
them in a structured program that eliminates excess free time,
particularly on weekends
vii) Introduce Clients to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics
Anonymous, and other locally sponsored support groups such as
those provided by churches
viii) Conduct daily program activities as applicable such as
assessments, individual and group education and counseling using
the cognitive behavior approach, follow-up sessions, home and
school visits and meetings with probation officers, employers,
family members, pastors, school counselors and resource officers
ix) Monitor work attendance and require that all Clients remain
employed while participating in the program
x) Monitor school attendance (including GED and high school
diploma completion)
xi) Provide acheck-in telephone number at PTA that Clients must call
on a weekly basis
xii) Conduct periodic random urine screening and/or breathalyzer
testing that is submitted at PTA, 15B probation offices or at the
Client's home, to confirm the Client's drug- and alcohol-free status
xiii) Document thoroughly all contacts and activities
xiv) Terminate successfully any Client that completes the program
having followed all program requirement including remaining
alcohol and drug free for four (4) concurrent months while in the
program while remaining in school, cooperating and abiding with
parental rules including curfew
xv) Terminate unsuccessfully any Client that fails to comply with his
or her case management plan, refuses to attend or enroll in school,
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uses or threatens to use violence against staff or another Client;
brings in illegal or illicit drugs into the program, fails to respond to
anon-compliant letter, or is subject to new drug-related charges
while in the program.
xvi) Provide aftercare services to each Client for six months after the
Client successfully completes the program to offer support to the
Client and to help prevent recidivism
xvii) Respond to the 15B probation officer, judges, and court
personnel's questions concerning the program and the Clients'
status in the program
xviii) Administer the program from an office located in the Police
Department of the Town of Chapel Hill
D. PTA agrees that the County will retain ultimate control and responsibility for
the services performed under this contract. PTA further agrees to be bound by
and in all respects comply with the conditions set forth in the grant contract
between NCDOCCJPP and the County as though it were the grantee under
that contract. A copy of the grant contract is attached and incorporated as
Exhibit A hereto.
III. All Client records, papers, and other documents kept by PTA that are obtained or
created pursuant to this contract shall be maintained in a secure place and held
confidential and shall only be disclosed as is provided for by law or as necessary
for the full implementation of this contract.
IV. PTA shall not assign any interest in this contract, whether by assignment or
notation, without the prior written consent of the County, except as specified
herein.
V. This contract maybe terminated:
1. by either party, upon at least thirty (30) days notice by certified
mail, with return receipt requested or by written notice
delivered in person to, as to the County, Sharron Hinton,
Orange County, P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, North Carolina
27278, and as to PTA, Thomas Maynard, 101 E. Weaver
Street, Suite 300, Carrboro, North Carolina, 27510;
2. at any time, for cause, in case of jeopardy to the Client or other
failure to comply with the requirements of this contract, upon
notice to PTA as provided here (the cause shall be documented
in writing to PTA detailing the grounds for termination);
3. by mutual consent of both parties, in writing. In the event of
termination in part, the parties shall continue the performance
of this contract to the extent not terminated. After receipt of a
notice of termination and except as otherwise directed by the
County, PTA shall cease work under this contract on the date,
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and to the extent specified in the notice of termination. The
County shall pay PTA the agreed upon amount for the delivery
of services under the terms of this contract up to the effective
date of termination. Payment shall not be made for property or
supplies purchased after the notice of termination is received.
VI. No employee of PTA may participate in a decision with respect to choosing
appropriate services for offenders if such a decision can be expected to result in
any benefit or remuneration to the employee or any member of his/her immediate
family.
VII. PTA agrees to maintain liability insurance during the term of this contract to the
extent required by Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes. To the
extent allowed by law, PTA shall be responsible for its acts and the errors and
omissions of its principals, agents, officers, directors, employees, licensees, and
invitees or other third parties, and PTA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
and defend the County from any act or omission of PTA, its principals, agents,
officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties, and
PTA agrees to indemnify the County from any and all losses, damages, costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) caused by or arising out of an act,
omission, fault, negligence or other misconduct of PTA, its principals, agents,
officers, directors, employees, licensees, and invitees or other third parties which
occurs in connection with this agreement.
VIII. PTA agrees to record all administrative costs and all costs associated with
providing following generally accepted fund accounting procedures. To the
extent allowed by law, PTA agrees that the County may, at its sole discretion,
perform an annual audit of the project which shall comply with the requirements
of the Single Audit Act of 1984 and be made available for inspection by the
County staff. The County, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall, to
the extent allowed by law, have access for the purpose of audit and examination
to any books, documents, papers, and records that pertain to this project. To the
extent allowed by law, if as a result of inspection of the audit, any project
expenditure is disallowed the County may, at its sole discretion, reduce the
amount of any expenditure under this contract by the amount disallowed or
demand repayment. PTA agrees to submit program activity information to the
Information Management System (IMS) database of the Criminal Justice
Partnership Program immediately after each Client contact. PTA further agrees to
maintain adequate documentation to support all costs billed to County pursuant to
this contract. Such records and supporting documentation must be retained and
available for audit purposes. Adequate documentation is defined as follows for
each major budget category:
A. Administrative: Documentation must include time and attendance records,
payroll periods, payment rate and a brief description of the services provided.
Reports must be signed by PTA's Program Director or his/her designee. This
requirement applies to all personnel paid from funds obtained by PTA
pursuant to this agreement.
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B. Supplies and Other Operating Expenses and Equipment. Documentation must
include purchase order authorization and audited vendor invoices approved by
PTA's Area Director or his/her designee. PTA further agrees to maintain a
current inventory of any County-owned equipment in its possession.
IX. Title to all property acquired in whole or in part with contract funds in accordance
with an approved budget and other requirements set by the County shall be held at
all times by the County and may not be reassigned. Such property must be
marked as the property of the County with an appropriate tag or sign. PTA shall
exercise due caution in the use, maintenance, protection, and preservation of such
property during the contract period. Upon the expiration of this contract, all
County property shall be returned to County within 10 working days.
X. Payment and Utilization of Funds
A. PTA agrees that monies to be paid by the County are contingent upon receipt
by the County of a Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) grant for
these services from the North Carolina Department of Correction Criminal
Justice Partnership Program and the obligation of the County under this
contract is reduced, dollar for dollar, by the amount of any reduction in the
State grant.
B. The County agrees to reimburse PTA for the services provided pursuant to
this contract up to the amount of 44 503 for the period beginning July 1,
2003 and ending June 30, 2004.
C. PTA shall invoice the County by the l Ot" business day of each month for
contract expenses paid in the previous calendar month. The County agrees to
reimburse PTA for all reimbursable expenses invoiced by August 15, 2004.
The invoice shall include fees for all services provided by PTA, including
administrative fees.
D. County shall pay PTA by check within thirty days.
E. In the event that PTA expends any funds pursuant to this contract for the
provision of services, and such funds are subsequently determined by the
North Carolina Department of Corrections Criminal Justice Partnership
Program to be non-reimbursable, such costs shall be considered non-
reimbursable by the County.
F. PTA agrees that all payments made by the County on behalf of a Client who is
receiving services from PTA shall be credited towards the account of that
offender. PTA further agrees that if a member of the intermediate offender
population is eligible for benefits from any private health benefits plan or
other government-sponsored health benefits plan, then PTA shall only invoice
the County for that portion of the cost of services not reimbursed by such
other health benefits plan.
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XI. PTA agrees to submit program activity information on a monthly basis to the
Partnership and the Division of Community Correction.
XII. PTA and the County understand that this contract in no way assures or implies
continuation of funding or the provision of services beyond the term of this
contract.
XIII. PTA is not an employee or agent of the County for any purpose including but not
limited to compensation for services, employee welfare and pension benefits,
worker's compensation insurance, or any other fringe benefits of employment.
XIV. This contract contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be
altered, amended or modified except by an contract in writing executed by the
duly authorized officials of both parties.
XV. The laws of the State of North Carolina govern the validity and interpretation of
the provisions, terms and conditions of the contract.
XVI. It is agreed that either party's failure to insist upon the strict performance of any
provision of this contract or to exercise any right based upon a breach thereof, or
the acceptance of any performance during the breach, shall not constitute a waiver
of any rights assigned to that party under this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Orange County has caused this contract to be signed in its
name by its Board of County Commissioners Chairperson, attested by the Clerk to the
Board of Commissioners, and sealed with its corporate seal, and the Project Turn Around
has caused this contract to be signed in its name by its Program Director and all authority
duly given, this the
ORANGE COUNTY
By:
Project Turn Around
By:
Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners Program Director
[COUNTY SEAL]
ATTEST:
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Orange County
Board of Commissioners
day of 2003.
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Finance Director, Ken Chavious