HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda -11-06-2008 - 4iORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 6, 2008
Action Agenda
Item No. ~- w i
SUBJECT: Agreement 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 245-2009
PURPOSE: To consider an agreement renewal to receive $25,000 from the University of North
Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for its co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging's Senior Wellness
Program from July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009.
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 funded the full cost of the
Wellness Coordinator position through contractual agreement with Orange County for the next
eight years. However, in Fiscal Year 2006, UNC Hospitals reduced its level of support as part of
the overall hospital cost-cutting measures. This renewal will maintain existing programs and
assist in implementing new programs to promote the health and well-being of seniors, such as
community education, fitness, screenings and flu shots. The United Way continues to provide
operating expense support for this public/private partnership.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: UNC Hospitals will reimburse Orange County $25,000 for part of the
$63,158 salary and fringe benefits costs for the permanent, full-time Senior Public Health
Educator who directs the Wellness Program. The balance of the position is covered with
general funds and was included in the FY 2008-2009 adopted budget. The contract amount has
remained at the same level for the past three years.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement 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 ~J
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CONTRACT RENEWAL
THIS CONTRACT RENEWAL made effective the 1St day of July 2008, 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 1St day of July 2008 and end on the
30th day of June 2009.
2. The parties agree that The Hospital will provide funding in the amount of
$25,000 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 year listed below.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROL A HOSPITALS
Todd L. Peterson
Executive Vice President and COO
Date: ,~o~ ~~~d
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
ORANGE COUNTY
Name:
Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Date: