HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-29-2000-8gORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 29, 2000
Action Agenda
Item No. g~^
SUBJECT: Contract Renewal Between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior
Wellness Program
DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Agreement Jerry Passmore ,ext. 2009
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 96$-4501
Durham fi88-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: The purpose of this contract renewal is to receive $47,500 from the University of
North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for their co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging's Senior
Wellness Program.
BACKGROUND: In 1994, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center received funding to
implement a Wellness Program at each of the Orange County Senior Centers and rural
community centers. This three-year project, funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation,
ended June 30, 1997. Due to the success of the Program, UNC Hospitals proposed to fund the
Wellness Coordinator position through contractual agreement with Orange County. This will
maintain existing programs and assisting implementing new programs to promote the health
and well being of seniors in the County. The United Way will also continue to provide operating
expense support for this public/private partnership.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: UNC Hospitals will reimburse Orange County up to $47,500 for the
salary and fringe benefits for the permanent, full-time Senior Public Health Educator who directs
the Wellness Program. Operating expenses for the program are paid for by United Way funds
or class fees.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the contract renewal between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the
continuation of the Wellness Program, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNCH#649
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CONTRACT RENEWAL
THIS CONTRACT RENEWAL, made effective the 15L day of July 2000, by and
between The University of North Carolina Hospitals, hereinafter referred to as "The
Hospital" and Orange County, for and on behalf of the Department of Aging, hereinafter
referred to as "The County".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, a Contract has previously existed between the same parties which are
parties to this Contract Renewal, the subject matter of said previously existing Contract
being The Hospital's provision of financial and other resources to The County in support
of existing and new senior health and wellness, programs, and it being dated July 1, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Contract Renewal desire to continue and renew the
relationship set forth in the previously existing Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements
and any sums to be paid, the parties agree that the previously existing Contract is hereby
renewed and reaffirmed on identical terms and conditions except as set forth below:
1. The term of the Contract will begin on the 15t day of July 2000 and end on the
30`" day of June 2001.
2. The parties agree that The Hospital will provide funding in the amount of
$47,500 to support the salary and benefits of a full-time Wellness Program Coordinator,
payable in monthly installments,within thirty (30) days of The Hospital's receipt of an
invoice from The County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Contract Renewal in their
official capacities on the day and the yeaz listed below.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE SITY OF
NORTH _ Oj~jA SPITALS
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
ORANGE COUNTY
Eric B. Munson
President/CEO
Date: ~ ~d
Name:
Chair, Boazd of County Commissioners
Date:
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