HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.05.25 - 17070MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 89139 DATE: May 25, 1989
RICHARD D. KUHN, JR., CHAIRPERSON
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMIluEE
FOREGOING T:rUMON
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, RICHARD D. KUHN, JR., CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION - SHELTER CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER, BALDWIN AVENUE
HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, AND HAVEN
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, homelessness is a serious and growing national, state and local
problem; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States, recognizing this problem, has
passed both the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77
approved July 22, 1987) and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance
Amendments Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-628, approved November 7, 1988); and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded
Oakland County a $51,000 Emergency Shelter Grant Program formula allocation for
the 1989 program year on February 21, 1989, to be allocated within 180 days of
receipt; and
WHEREAS, the receipt of ESG Program funds allows the County to contract
with subrecipients to provide overnight shelter, shelter furnishings, food,
emergency medical services, transportation . to overnight shelters, homeless
prevention activities, and similar services to the homeless; and
WHEREAS, three shelters in Oakland County; South Oakland Shelter, Baldwin
Avenue Human Services Center and HAVEN, have applied for 1989 Emergency Shelter
Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, each of these shelters has a demonstrated need for funding; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to enter into contracts with each of these three
shelters to provide them with 1989 Emergency Shelter Grant funds (see
attachments); and
WHEREAS, the contracts have been approved by the Office of Corporation
Counsel and the Oakland County Conuunity Development Citizens Advisory Council
by a roll call vote of 16-0.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners be authorized to execute the attached agreements with
South Oakland Shelter, Baldwin Avenue Human Services Center and HAVEN for the
combined sum of $51,000.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Coftnittee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
RESOLUTION # 89139 May 25, 1989
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Ferrens the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Mcconnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt,
Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal, do
hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of the attached resolution,
adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting
held on May 25 , 19 89 with the original record thereof now remaining
on file in my office, and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom,
and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed ,the seal
of said County at Pontiac,Michigan this 25th day of May , 19819
Vfli D. ALLEN, County Clerk
R.tgister of Deeds
Deputy Clerk
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER, INC.
Preamble
1.01 This contract is made on the 1st day of July, 1989 between South Oakland
Shelter, Inc., hereinafter designated as the "Shelter," having its principal
office at 431 North Main Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067, and the County
of Oakland, Office of Community Development, hereinafter designated as the
"County," having its principal office at 1200 North Telegraph Read, Pontiac,
Michigan, 48053.
1.02 The funding for this contract is based on Letter of Credit No.8600C339
Amendment 5 dated April 18, 1989 for the sum of $51,000 that the County has
received for its entitlement of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds from the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
1.03 The effective dates of this contract shall be from July 1, 1989 to June 30,
1990, and any such period(s) as the Shelter and the County shall agree.
Purpose
2.01 The purpose of this Contract is to provide emergency shelter services to the
homeless pursuant to and within the parameters of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77) and the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-628).
2.02 The program's primary objectives are:
a) The provision of essential services to the homeless, including health,
drug abuse, education or food.
b) Maintenance and operation of homeless shelters (but not salaries of
operating staff); the provision of insurance, utilities and salary of
shelter maintenance staff.
c) The provision of furnishings for homeless shelter clients. Furnishings
include beds, mattresses, blankets and other sleeping equipment, clothing
and other expenses categorized in Contract Attachment A.
d) Homeless prevention activities, when
(1) The inability of the family to make the required payments is due to a
sudden reduction in income;
(2) The assistance is necessary to avoid eviction of the family or
termination of services to the family;
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(3) There is a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume
payments within a reasonable period of time; and
(4) The assistance does not supplant funding for preexisting homeless
prevention activities from any other sources.
The total amount spent on categories (a) and (d) may not exceed twenty (20)
percent of grant assistance available.
2.03 In consideration of mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
County and the Shelter agree as follows:
Responsibilities of the Shelter
Reimbursement Requests along with supporting
documentation, work progress reports and financial reports on a monthly
basis.
3.03 The Shelter shall provide an Evaluation Report to the County at the
completion of the term of this contract. The report shall contain a census
of clients served with counts of male, female, minority, senior and minor
clients served and a statement of the effectiveness of Emergency Shelter
Grant funds in providing services, supplies and shelter to the homeless.
Responsibilities of the County
4.01 The County shall, in consideration of services rendered to the homeless by
the Shelter, pay the Shelter a total sum not to exceed $47,000.00.
4.02 The County shall reimburse the Shelter upon receipt of a Reimbursement
Request from the Shelter as specified in Section 3.02.
4.03 The County through reimbursement to the Shelter will cover all items in cost
categories listed in Section 3.01. (Attachment A)
Reporting
5.01 The Shelter shall comply with any additional reporting requirements to be
specified by the County.
3.01 The Shelter shall carry out the following specific activities with ESG
funds: (Attachment A)
3.02 The Shelter shall submit
6.01 The Shelter shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of the federal, state and local governments.
Prohibition of Discrimination
7.01 The parties shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment,
because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight,
or marital status pursuant to 1976 P.A. 453, Section 209. The parties shall
also comply with the provisions of the Michigan Handicappers Civil Rights
Act, 1976 P.A. 220 and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. 93-112,
87 Stat. 394, which states that no employee or client or otherwise qualified
handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded
from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance. The parties slia.11 comply with all other federal, state or local
laws, regulations, and standards, and any amendments thereto as they may
apply to the performance of this Contract.
7.02 No person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, national
origin, height, weight, handicap, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the proceeds of, or be subject to discrimination
in the performance of this Contract. The Shelter shall comply with all
applicable regulations promulgated pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Prohibition of Political Activity
8.01 None of the funds, materials, property or services contributed by the County
to the Shelter under this Contract shall be used in the performance of this
Contract for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or
defeat of any candidate for public office.
Prohibition of Religious Activity
9.01 There shall be no religious worship, instruction or proselytization as part
of, or in connection with the performance of this Contract.
Assurance of Drug and Alcohol Free Facilities
10.01 The Shelter will administer, in good faith, a policy designed to ensure that
the Shelter is free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of
drugs or alcohol by its beneficiaries.
General Provisions
11.01 Merger or Integration. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract
between the County and the Shelter with respect to the subject matter hereof
and there are no other or further written or oral understandings or
agreements with respect hereto.
11.02 Assignment or Delegation. NO assignment or delegation of this Contract may
be made, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the County
being first obtained.
11.03 Termination. Either party may at any time during the life of this Contract
or any extension thereof terminate this Contract by giving thirty (30) days
notice. Notices to the Shelter shall be addressed to it at 431 N. Main
Street, Royal Oak 48067, and notices to the County shall be addressed to it
c/o the Office of Community Development, Executive Office Building, Room
112, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
11.04 Indemnification.
a) The Shelter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County against
any and all expense and liability arising against the County resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the Shelter.
b) The County shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Shelter against
any and all expense and liability arising against the Shelter resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the County.
c) In the event the Shelter becomes involved in or is threatened with
litigation relative to this contract and project, the Shelter shall
immediately notify the County and the County may enter into such
litigation to protect the interest of the County as they may appear.
11.05 Insurance. The parties hereto shall maintain during the term of this
Contract on behalf of all of their employees performing any of the
activities hereunder the following insurance, where applicable.
a) Worker's Compensation insurance for employees which meets Michigan's
statutory requirements and Employer's Liability insurance with minimum
limits of $100,000 each accident.
b) Shall maintain a comprehensive General Liability Policy in the minimum
amount of $500,000 per occurrence combined single limit. This policy
shall provide coverage for premises, operations, products and completed
operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property
damage and personal injury occurrence, combined single limit coverage,
including all owned vehicle, both private passenger and other than
private passenger, hired autos and non-owned autos.
All of the above requirements will be evidenced by a Certificate of
Insurance granting no less than thirty (30) days notice of cancellation.
11.06 Independent Contractor Provision. The relationship of the Shelter to the
County shall be that of an independent contractor. NO partnership,
association, or joint enterprise shall arise between the parties hereto as a
result of any provision of this Contract nor shall any provision herein be
construed as making an employee of the Shelter an agent or employee of the
County.
11.07 Disputes. The Shelter shall notify the County in writing of its intent to
pursue a claim against the County for breach of any terms of this Contract.
NO suit may be commenced by the Shelter for breach of this Contract prior to
the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of such notification.
Within this ninety (90) day period, the Shelter, at the request of the
County, must meet with an appointed representative of the County for the
purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
Attachments
12.01 The following attachments are incorporated by reference and become a part of
this Contract: (Attachment A)
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the South Oakland Shelter, Inc. and the County of
Oakland have executed this contract as to the date first written above.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER, INC.
BY: BY:
POSITION: POSITION:
DATE: DATE:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
DATE: DATE:
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SOS CNTRCT
ITEM AMOUNT
ATTACHMENT A
SOS ACTIVITY BUDGET
Office Rental $ 7,800.00
Equipment Rental 6,000.00
Telephone 2,633.00
Electric 1,223.00
Gas 979.00
Reimbursement 3,090.00
Computer 3,600.00
Insurance (Physical Plant) 1,700.00
Insurance (Bd. of Dir.) 2,000.00
Office Supplies 569.00
Postage 380.00
Maintenance 2,292.00
Restock Sheets, towels, etc. 2,959.00
Food 755.00
Counselor 11,020.00
TOTAL $47,000.00
YOU TOO CAN HELP THE HOMELESS
Encourage your church or congregation to provide a
week of shelter services as part of a permanent
shelter or as a rotating shelter site.
SOS
south oakiand shelter
HELPING THE HOMELESS
Contribute to the cost of the rotating shelter
program (over $31,000 in 1987-1988).
Contribute to staff salaries so we can focus more time
and resources on addressing the many problems faced by
the homeless.
Commit to support a permanent shelter as an ongoing
project of your congregation or service club.
Participate in our committees working to reach this
goal.
Adopt a guest from the shelter and help with
employment, job training, housing, medical
assistance, and any other services needed.
Provide SOS with lists of any jobs or low cost
housing you may know of.
Consider purchasing or otherwise providing low cost
housing for the poor.
Help us establish a Housing Trust Fund to help with
security deposits and prevention from evictions.
Offer your time and talent to the SOS Program.
For additional information call Lillian SchnOle
:7rogram Director at 546-6566,
All Charitable contributions to the South Oakland
Shelter are tax deductible
HISTORY In 1985-1986 over 25 South Oakland County
churches joined together with social services to
create SOS, a rotating emergency shelter program.
From December to mid-April, 18 churches each opened
their facilities for 1 week to shelter an average of
10 homeless people. An average of 30 volunteers
from each church were involved with the shelter guests.
73 different individuals received a total of 1,072
nights of lodging. Other churches and individuals
provided financial and material donations.
The 1966-1987 shelter program began September 28 and
continued until May 2. Designed to shelter up to 10
people, the number doubled within the first month and
remained at that capacity for the duration of the
program. The program was also expanded to 30 church
sites.
During 1987-1968 some 39 churches participated, with
33 of them taking 1 full week to house the homeless
overnight. They provided lodging in their building
from 7PM to SAM, transportation, dinner, breakfast,-
a bag lunch, T L C, and assorted other ministries. We
were again open from September through May,
The South Oakland. YMCA has been a supporter of SOS for
the past 3 seasons by lending their facility to SOS
guests for personal needs care.
We have hired our first director, Lillian Schneble, a
member of Trinity Church in Farmington Hills, who is
now working full time. We have a case manager to help
people resolve some of their problems, and 3 intake
workers.
August 1988
With :anC from Oakland County Community Development
(Stun. McKinney Homeless Act) we have rented an
office at 431 North Main in Royal Oak just North of 11
Mile Road. The front room serves as the intake site
and the back room contains our offices.
While somewhat limited in its ability to provide the
comprehensive services required to help the homeless,
the SOS program is a positive step forward and a
shining example of how a community can respond to an
immediate need.
The ecumenical approach by the churches and their
linkage with social service agencies will have a more
lasting impact through the enhanced awareness of each
others capacity to help people in need.
SHELTER SUMMARY FOR 1987-1988
September 27, 1987 - May 2, 1988
Individugls Lodged............. ..... ...... 244
Men Lodged.... ..... ......... ...... 172
Women Lodged 72
Children Lodged...... ....... 18
Church Sites .(not .including intake sites) 33
NightsOpen ...... .......... ........ 223
Total Nig,hts of Lodging Provided ,,,o!
AGE RANGE OF GUESTS
0-16 years 18 30-39 years 79 50-59 years i2
17-29 years 92 40-49 years 36 60-plus 7
LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE
BerklPy 6
Eirminsham
Bloomfield Hills
Clawson
Farmington 2
Farmington Hills 3
Ferndale 26
Hazel Park 15
Livonia/Redford 7
Madison Heights 6
Mount Clemens 5
Oak Park 6
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Roseville
Royal Oak
St. Claire Shores
Southfield
Sterling Heights
Troy
Warren/Centerline
Other Mi. Cities
Othere States
Unknown
10
2
27
3
, 7
1 -4
18
45
70
10
REASONS FOR HOMELESSNESS
Family argument; laid off from work; unable to locate
affordable housing; house fire; history of unemployment;
underemployment; release from hospital or treatment
center; awaiting admission to hospital or treatment
center; awaiting employment; released from penal
system; runaway youth; eviction; unsafe housing;
chronic physical or mental illness.
The SOS Shelter Program is just a first step in
attempting to address a very complex problem. The
Task Force knew going into the program we would be
offering simply a safe place to sleep, a warm meal,
and a listening ear to the homeless.
Our frustrations are magnified each day as we realize
how much more the homeless need. They do not fit into
our traditional social service systems. They have no
family, no friends, no job, no address, no phone, and
it becomes a vicious cycle to break out of. They
often have substance abuse problems, physical and
emotional problems, and limited vocational skills.
Our ultimate goal is to create a permanent shelter in
South Oakland County to offer comprehensive services•
beyond just shelter. In the meantime, we need to
insitiute the support services needed to improve the
rotating shelter program.
The "success stories" we had resulted from extensive
case management and literal adoption of the person by
someone willing to help.
The homeless are with us all year round, and they will
again be with the SOS Program every night this winter
unless we can incorporate a more intensive one-on-one
caring and advocacy component to mainstream them back
into society.
We are seeking your help in providing improved services
to the homeless this winter, and your commitment to
joining us in developing and maintaining an eventual
• permanent shelter program. We have accomplished a great
deal these past 3 years, however, with more time and
resources focused on the problem, we come that much
closer to the solution,
Berkley 6
Birmingham 3
Bloomfield Hills 1
Clawson 5
Farmington 2
Farmington Hills 3
Ferndale 26
Hazel Park 15
Livonia/Redford 2
Madison Heights 6
Mount Clemens 5
Oak Park 6
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
Roseville
Royal Oak
Sr. Claire Shores
Southfield
Sterling Heights
Troy
Warren/Centerline
Other Mi. Cities
Othere States
Unknown
With :ant from Oakland County Community Development
(Stua. McKinney Homeless Act) we have rented an
office at 431 North Hain in Royal Oak just North of 11
Mile Road. The front room serves as the intake site
and the back room contains our offices.
While somewhat limited in its ability to provide the
comprehensive services required to help the homeless,
the SOS program is a positive step forward and a
shining example of how a community can respond to an
immediate need.
The ecumenical approach by the churches and their
linkage with social service agencies will have a more
lasting impact through the enhanced awareness of each
others capacity to help people in need.
SHELTER SUMMARY FOR .1987-1988
September 27, 1987 - May 2, 1988
Individuals Lodged ....... ........ ....... 244
Men Lodged 172
Women Lodged, .........
Children Lodged ..... ........................
Church Sites (not including intake sites)...
Night S Open
Total Nights of Lodging Provided.,
AGE RANGE OF GUESTS
0-16 years 18 30-39 years 79
40-49 years 36 60-plus 7
LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE
REASONS FOR HOMELESSNESS
Family argument; laid off from work; unable to locate
affordable housing; house fire; history of unemployment;
underemployment; release from hospital or treatment
center; awaiting admission to hospital or treatment
center; awaiting employment; released from penal
system; runaway youth; eviction; unsafe housing;
chronic physical or mental illness.
The SOS Shelter Program is just a first step in
attempting to address a very complex problem. The
Task Force knew going into the program we would be
offering simply a safe place to sleep, a warm meal,
and a listening ear to the homeless.
Our frustrations are magnified each day as we realize
bow much more the homeless need. They do not fit into
our traditional social service systems. They have no
family, no friends, no job, no address, no phone, and
it becomes a vicious cycle to break out of. They
often have substance abuse problems, physical and
emotional problems, and limited vocational skills.
Our ultimate goal is to create a permanent shelter in
South Oakland County to offer comprehensive services
beyond just shelter. In the meantime, we need to
insitiute the support services needed to improve the
rotating shelter program.
The "success stories" we had resulted from extensive
case management and literal adoption of the person by
someone willing to help.
72
13
33
.. 223
„5,761
50-59 years 12
years 92
The homeless are with us all year round, and they will
again be with the SOS Program every night this winter
unless we can incorporate a more'intensive one-on-one
caring and advocacy component to mainstream them back
into society.
, 7 We are seeking youf help in providing improved services
to the homeless this winter, and your commitment to
13 joining us in developing and maintaining an eventual
18 permanent shelter program. We have accomplished a great
45 deal these past 3 years, however, with more time and
20 resources focused on the problem, we come that much
13 closer to the solution.
10
2
27
3
SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER
RECAP
q985/1986 1986/1987 1987/1988 1988/1989'
(thru Feb. 1989 only)
Number of Individuals Lodged 73 224 244 268
Number of Men Lodged 45 149 172 210
Number of Women Lodged 28 60 72 58
Number of Children Lodged 18 15 18 22 ,
Number of church sites 18 30 33 36 (thru 5/28)
Number of nights open 126 217 223 246 (thru 5/28
Total number of nights of 1,072 4,155 5,761 6,790 (thru 5/28)
lodging provided
7-3- Dated:
EMERGENCY SHELTER AN PROGRAM
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
BALDWIN AVENUE HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, INC.
Preamble
1.01 This contract is made on the 1st day of July, 1989 between Baldwin Avenue
Human Services Center, Inc., hereinafter designated as the "Shelter," having
its principal office at 212 Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan, 48058 and the
County of Oakland, Office of Community Development, hereinafter designated
as the "County," having its principal office at 1200 North Telegraph Road,
Pontiac, Michigan, 48053.
The funding for this contract is based on Letter of Credit No.8600C339
Amendment 5 dated April 18, 1989 for the sum of $51,000 that the County has
received for its entitlement of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
1.03 The effective dates of this contract shall be from July 1, 1989 to June 30,
1990, and any such period(s) as the Shelter and the County shall agree.
Purpose
2.01 The purpose of this Contract is to provide emergency shelter services to the
homeless pursuant to and within the parameters of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77) and the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-628).
2.02 The program's primary objectives are:
a) Maintenance and operation of homeless shelters (but not salaries of
operating staff); the provision of insurance, utilities and salary of
shelter maintenance staff.
b) The provision of furnishings for homeless shelter clients. Furnishings
include beds, mattresses, blankets and other sleeping equipment, clothing
and other expenses categorized in Contract Attachment A.
2.03 In consideration of mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
County and the Shelter agree as follows:
Responsibilities of the Shelter
3.01 The Shelter shall carry out the following specific activities with ESG
funds: (Attachment A)
3.02 The Shelter shall submit Reimbursement Requests along with supporting
documentation, work progress reports and financial reports on a aonthly
basis.
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1.02
3.03 The Shelter shall provide an Evaluation Report to the County at the
completion of the term of this contract. The report shall contain a census
of clients served with counts of male, female, minority, senior and minor
clients served and a statement of the effectiveness of Emergency Shelter
Grant funds in providing services, supplies and shelter to the homeless.
Responsibilities of the County
4.01 The County shall, in consideration of services rendered to the homeless by
the Shelter, pay the Shelter a total sum not to exceed $2,000.00.
4.02 The County shall reimburse the Shelter upon receipt of a Reimbursement
Request from the Shelter as specified in Section 3.02.
4.03 The County through reimbursement to the Shelter will cover all items in cost
categories listed in Section 3.01. (Attachment A)
Reporting
5.01 The Shelter shall comply with any additional reporting requirements to be
specified by the County.
Compliance
6.01 The Shelter shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of the federal, state and local governments.
Prohibition of Discrimination
7.01 The parties shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment,
because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight,
or marital status pursuant to 1976 P.A. 453, Section 209. The parties shall
also comply with the provisions of the Michigan Handicappers Civil Rights
Act, 1976 P.A. 220 and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. 93-112,
87 Stat. 394, which states that no employee or client or otherwise qualified
handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded
from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance. The parties shall comply with all other federal, state or local
laws, regulations, and standards, and any amendments thereto as they may
apply to the performance of this Contract.
7.02 NO person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, national
origin, height, weight, handicap, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the proceeds of, or be subject to discrimination
in the performance of this Contract. The Shelter shall comply with all
applicable regulations promulgated pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Prohibition of Political Activity
8.01 None of the funds, materials, property or services contributed by the County
to the Shelter under this Contract shall be used in the performance of this
Contract for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or
defeat of any candidate for public office.
Prohibition of Religious Activity
9.01 There shall be no religious worship, instruction or proselytization as part
of, or in connection with the performance of this Contract.
Assurance of Drug and Alcohol Free Facilities
10.01 The Shelter will administer, in good faith, a policy designed to ensure that
the Shelter is free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of
drugs or alcohol by its beneficiaries.
General Provisions
11.01 Merger or Integration. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract
between the County and the Shelter with respect to the subject matter hereof
and there are no other or further written or oral understandings or
agreements with respect hereto.
11.02 Assignment or Delegation. No assignment or delegation of this Contract may
be made, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the County
being first obtained.
11.03 Termination. Either party may at any time during the life of this Contract
or any extension thereof terminate this Contract by giving thirty (30) days
notice. Notices to the Shelter shall be addressed to it at 212 Baldwin
Avenue, Pontiac 48058 and notices to the County shall be addressed to it c/o
the Office of Community Development, Executive Office Building, Room 112,
1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
11.04 Indemnification.
a) The Shelter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County against
any and all expense' and liability arising against the County resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the Shelter.
b) The County shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Shelter against
any and all expense and liability arising against the Shelter resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the County.
c) In the event the Shelter becomes involved in or is threatened with
litigation relative to this contract and project, the Shelter shall
immediately notify the County and the County may enter into such
litigation to protect the interest of the County as they may appear.
11.05 Insurance. The parties hereto shall maintain during the term of this
Contract on behalf of all of their employees performing any of the
activities hereunder the following insurance, where applicable.
a) Worker's Compensation insurance for employees which meets Michigan's
statutory requirements and Employer's Liability insurance with minimum
limits of $100,000 each accident.
b) Shall maintain a comprehensive-General Liability Policy in the minimum
amount of $500,000 per occurrence combined single limit. This policy
shall provide coverage for premises, operations, products and completed
operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property
damage and personal injury occurrence, combined single limit coverage,
including all owned vehicle, both private passenger and other than
private passenger, hired autos and non-owned autos.
All of the above requirements will be evidenced by a Certificate of
Insurance granting no less than thirty (30) days notice of cancellation.
11.06 Independent Contractor Provision. The relationship of the Shelter to the
County shall be that of an independent contractor. No partnership,
association, or joint enterprise shall arise between the parties hereto as a
result of any provision of this Contract nor shall any provision herein be
construed as making an employee of the Shelter an agent or employee of the
County.
11.07 Disputes. The Shelter shall notify the County in writing of its intent to
pursue a claim against the County for breach of any terms of this Contract.
No suit may be commenced by the Shelter for breach of this Contract prior to
the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of such notification.
Within this ninety (90) day period, the Shelter, at the request of the
County, must meet with an appointed representative of the County for the
purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
Attachments
12.01 The following attachments are incorporated by reference and become a part of
this Contract: (Attachment A)
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Baldwin Avenue Human Services Center, Inc. and the
County of Oakland have executed this contract as to the date first written above.
BALDWIN AVENUE HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, INC.
BY: BY:
POSITION: POSITION:
DATE: DATE:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
DATE: DATE:
BALDWIN
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COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ATTACHMENT A
BALDWIN AVENUE HUMAN SERVICES CENTER ACTIVITY BUDGET
ITEM AMOUNT
Provision of the following items under
s 576.21 (a)(3) of Emergency Shelter Grant s regulations: "Payment of maintenance,
operation (including rent, but excluding
staff), insurance, utilities, and furnishings." $ 2,000.00
TOTAL $ 2,000.00
Dr. Patricia A. Meyers
Executive Director
Dr. Alice E. Hairston
Sheiter Director
Kathy A. Srnuk, RN., B.S.N.
Health Care Direclor
Karen E. Chakroff
Administrative Assistant
Judrth A. May
Program Coord inato r
Sylvia A. Wheeling
Food Service Director
BALD W1 AVENUE human services center
212 BALDWIN AVENUE I P.O. BOX 3960 II PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48059 N (313) 332-634N 24 HOUR SHELTER PHONE 335 7450
April 17, 1989
1989-90 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
1. Name: Baldwin Avenue Human Services Center
Address: P.O. Box 3960, 212 Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan 48059
Phone: 313-335-7450
Contact Person: Dr. Patricia A. Meyers, Executive Director
Andress: Same
Phone: 313-332-6134
2. Board of Directors -- Attached
3. Articles of Incorporation and IRS status -- Attached
4. The Baldwin Shelter is a program component of the Baldwin Avenue Human Services
Center. Dr. Alice E. Hairston is the She1ter 1 s Director, and she reports
directly to Dr. Patricia A. Meyers. The Baldwin Shelter opened in October,
1983; Dr. Hairston is the only Director the shelter has ever had.
For the last 51/2 years, the shelter has taken complete family units and women
with children and housed them in its facility. The site is the first floor
of the Baldwin United Methodist Church; there are no religious restrictions
placed upon the clients at any time. The shelter is staffed with a minimum
of two people around the clock every day of the year.
Shelter guests may remain for thirty (30) days. During this time, they are
offered the following free services.
a. 3 meals and a snack each day
b. laundry facilities
c. clothing and household items
d. basic medical care
e. transportation
f. housing search assistance
g. job search assistance
h. psychological counseling
substance abuse counseling
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Dr. Patricia A. Meyers
Executive Director
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Pontiac has determined that there is sufficient space to shelter
twenty (20) persons per night. In 1988, the shelter had an 87% occupancy rate.
There are usually twice as many children in the shelter as adult men and women.
No one under the age of eighteen (18) is sheltered unless accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian.
The Baldwin Shelter has two primary goals.
a. Provide a safe and clean place for people to live while they are homeless.
b. Move clients into their own homes as quickly as possible.
5. Proposed Budget -- Attached
6. Matching Funds -- Attached
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Homelessness is continuing to increase in northern Oakland County and the greater
Pontiac area. Statistics from the first quarter of 1989 show that the Baldwin
Shelter housed 15% more people in the period January 1 - March 31, 1989 than it did
in the same period in 1988.
While these figures are distressing, the picture for the shelter provider is even
more grim. Housing costs continue to rise, which places even more pressure on the
poor. The affluence in much of Oakland County causes many potential and even former
donors to assume that the poverty crisis is history. The baby boomlet, causing some
new headlines in newspapers and much joy in some circles, is causing even more
poverty and pain for over-pressed low income and poor families. It is not uncommon
for a woman to come directly to the shelter from the hospital with her two or three-
day-old child.
The Baldwin Shelter respectfully requests that the Oakland County Community
Development Office give serious consideration to its request for emergency shelter
dollars. These dollars are needed more now than they have ever been.
Enclosures
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
H.A.V.E.N., INC.
Preamble
1.01 This contract is made on the 1st day of July, 1989 between H.A.V.E.N., Inc.,
hereinafter designated as the "Shelter," having its principal office at 92
Whittemore Street, Pontiac, Michigan, 48058 and the County of Oakland,
Office of Conguunity Development, hereinafter designated as the "County,"
having its principal office at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan,
48053.
1.02 The funding for this contract is based on Letter of Credit No.86000339
Amendment 5 dated April 18, 1989 for the sum of $51,000 that the County has
received for its entitlement of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
1.03 The effective dates of this contract shall be from July 1, 1989 to June 30,
1990, and any such period(s) as the Shelter and the County shall agree.
Purpose
2.01 The purpose of this Contract is to provide emergency shelter services to the
homeless pursuant to and within the parameters of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77) and the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-528),
2.02 The program's primary objectives are:
a) Maintenance and operation of homeless shelters (but not salaries of
operating staff); the provision of insurance, utilities and salary of
shelter maintenance staff.
b) The provision of furnishings for homeless shelter clients. Furnishings
include beds, mattresses, blankets and other sleeping equipment, clothing
and other expenses categorized in Contract Attachment A.
2.03 In consideration of mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
County and the Shelter agree as follows:
Responsibilities of the Shelter
3.01 The Shelter shall carry out the following specific activities with ESG
funds:1 (Attachment A)
3.02 The Shelter shall submit Reimbursement Requests along with supporting
documentation, work progress reports and financial reports on a monthly
basis.
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3.03 The Shelter shall provide an Evaluation Report to the County at the
completion of the term of this contract. The report shall contain a census
of clients served with counts of male, female, minority, senior and minor
clients served and a statement of the effectiveness of Emergency Shelter
Grant funds in providing services, supplies and shelter to the homeless.
Responsibilities of the County
4.01 The County shall, in consideration of services rendered to the homeless by
the Shelter, pay the Shelter a total sum not to exceed $2,000.00.
4.02 The County shall reimburse the Shelter upon receipt of a Reimbursement
Request from the Shelter as specified in Section 3.02.
4.03 The County through reimbursement to the Shelter will cover all items in cost
categories listed in Section 3.01. (Attachment A)
Reporting
5.01 The Shelter shall comply with any additional reporting requirements to be
specified by the County.
Compliance
6.01 The Shelter shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of the federal, state and local governments.
Prohibition of Discrimination
7.01 The parties shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment,
because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight,
or marital status pursuant to 1976 P.A. 453, Section 209. The parties shall
also comply with the provisions of the Michigan Handicappers Civil Rights
Act, 1976 P.A. 220 and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. 93-112,
87 Stat. 394, which states that no employee or client or otherwise qualified
handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded
from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance. The parties shall comply with all other federal, state or local
laws, regulations, and standards, and any amendments thereto as they may
apply to the performance of this Contract.
7.02 No person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, national
origin, height, weight, handicap, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the proceeds of, or be subject to discrimination
in the performance of this Contract. The Shelter shall comply with all
applicable regulations promulgated pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Prohibition of Politiral Activity
8.01 None of the funds, materials, property or services contributed by the County
to the Shelter under this Contract shall be used in the performance of this
Contract for any partisan political activity, or to further the election or
defeat of any candidate for public office.
Prohibition of Religious Activity
9.01 There shall be no religious worship, instruction or proselytization as part -
of, or in connection with the performance of this Contract.
_Assurance of Drug and Alcohol Free Facilities
10.01 The Shelter will administer, in good faith, a policy designed to ensure that
the Shelter is free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of
drugs or alcohol by its beneficiaries.
General Provisions
11.01 Merger or Integration. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract
between the County and the Shelter with respect to the subject matter hereof
and there are no other or further written or oral understandings or
agreements with respect hereto.
11.02 Assignment or Delegation. No assignment or delegation of this Contract may
be made, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the County
being first obtained.
11.03 Termination. Either party may at any time during the life of this Contract
or any extension thereof teLminate this Contract by giving thirty (30) days
notice. Notices to the Shelter shall be addressed to it at 92 Whittemore
Street, Pontiac 48058 and notices to the County shall be addressed to it c/o
the Office of Community Development, Executive Office Building, Room 112,
1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
11.04 Indemnification.
a) The Shelter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County against
any and all expense and liability arising against the County resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the Shelter.
b) The County shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Shelter against
any and all expense and liability arising against the Shelter resulting
from any act, omission or negligence of the County.
c) In the event the Shelter becomes involved in or is threatened with
litigation relative to this contract and project, the Shelter shall
immediately notify the County and the County may enter into such
litigation to protect the interest of the County as they may appear.
11.05 Insurance. The parties hereto shall maintain during the term of this
Contract on behalf of all of their employees performing any of the
activities hereunder the following insurance, where applicable.
a) Worker's Compensation insurance for employees which meets Michigan's
statutory requirements and Employer's Liability insurance with minimum
limits of $100,000 each accident.
H.A.V.E.N., INC. COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
b) Shall maintain a comprehensive General Liability Policy in the minimum
amount of $500,000 per cccurrence combined single limit. This policy
shall provide coverage for premises, operations, products and completed
operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property
damage and personal injury occurrence, combined single limit coverage,
including all owned vehicle, both private passenger and other than
private passenger, hired autos and non-owned autos.
All of the above requirements will be evidenced by a Certificate of
Insurance granting no less than thirt, (30) da s notice of cancellation.
11.06 Independent Contractor Provision. The relationship of the Shelter to the
County shall be that of an independent contractor. No partnership,
association, or joint enterprise shall arise between the parties hereto as a
result of any provision of this Contract nor shall any provision herein be
construed as making an employee of the Shelter an agent or employee of the
County.
11.07 Disputes. The Shelter shall notify the County in writing of its intent to
pursue a claim against the County for breach of any terms of this Contract.
No suit may be commenced by the Shelter for breach of this Contract prior to
the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of such notification.
Within this ninety (90) day period, the Shelter, at the request of the
County, must meet with an appointed representative of the County for the
purpose of attempting to resolve the dispute.
Attachments
12.01 The following attachments are incorporated by reference and become a part of
this Contract: (Attachment A)
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the H.A.V.E.N., Inc. and the County of Oakland have
executed this contract as to the date first written above.
BY: BY:
POSITION: POSITION:
DATE: DATE:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
DATE: DATE:
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ATTACHMENT A
H.A.V.E.N. ACTIVITY BUDGET
ITEM AMOUNT
Provision of the following items -under
s 576.21 (a)(3) of Emergency Shelter Grant s regulations: "Payment of maintenance,
operation (including rent, but excluding
staff), insurance, utilities, and furnishings." $ 2,000.00
TOTAL $ 2,000.00
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
H.A.V.E.N. is a private, non-profit agency that has served Oakland
County residents since 1978 as an emergency shelter for women and children
left homeless due to physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Since H.A.V.E.N.
inception in 1975, 100% of H.A.V.E.N.'s financial and personnel resources
have been allocated to providing comprehensive and specialized services to
Oakland County families who have been victimized by domestic violence,
child sexual assault, or rape. For women and children left homeless due to
domestic violence situations, H.A.V.E.N. not only provides the basic
necessities of food, shelter and clothing, but also supportive counseling
services. The counseling services are designed to enable clients to
increase their sense of self worth and to help build their confidence and
independence. Positive parenting classes are designed to help to break the
cycle of abuse in these high risk families.
H.A.V.E.N. is governed by a 25 person Board of Directors. Day to day
operations are supervised by the Executive Director. The accounting system
is set up on an accrual basis and meets the specifications of our funding
sources, including the State of Michigan and Oakland County. Audits occur
on an annual basis.
SITE DESCRIPTION
H.A.V.E.N.'s shelter is located in a former convent near downtown
Pontiac. The building can accommodate 15-25 families, usually 1 family per
bedroom, with a maximum capacity of 65 residents. The shelter has a
dormitory style bathroom; 2 large kitchens; 3 large living rooms; 2
children's playrooms; a laundry and pantry area; a meeting room; counseling
rooms, plus offices, reception and secretarial areas.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION AND PHILOSOPHY
The critical need for shelter services are illustrated by H.A.V.E.N.'s
statistics: Approximately 5,000 people have been given emergency food and
shelter since 1978. Since 1984, food and shelter have been provided to:
1988 1987 1986 1985 1984
Adults 331 320 324 297 296
Children 463 542 454 451 494
In 1988, of the 794 individuals provided shelter at HAVEN, 432 or 54.4%
were from Southern Oakland County.
All of H.A.V.E.N.'s clients are homeless because of physical, sexual, or
emotional abuse. Victims of domestic violence are one of the identified
special populations of persons in need of emergency shelter facilities
according to the Michigan CHAP which is based on guidelines in the Federal
Register Vol. 53, No. 249 December 28, 1988, (p.5). The vast majority of
H.A.V.E.N. shelter clientele are women who are low income or indigent,
whose only situations at great personal risk, or the streets. Frequently,
these women are unemployed and have small children, essentially trapped in
an economic dependency upon their abuser.
Service Description and Philosophy - page 2
Battered women need to be housed in a shelter facility with staff
that understands the unique situation they come from. Battered women
and their children require special services that address a variety of
financial, legal and emotional issues. Some of these include security
problems which arise when the batterer is angry that the woman has
sought shelter, the need for legal information, or other legal issues
which arise because a crime has been committed. H.A.V.E.N. also
provides counseling services to the women regarding the dynamics of
violence and the resulting emotional isolation and lowered self esteem
they experience.
Besides providing counseling services to the women, H.A.V.E.N.
also offers extensive counseling and support services to their
children. These children are at high risk: a pilot study by the
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect showed that nearly 50% of
children in domestic violence shelters had also been either physically
or sexually assaulted; 70% of the children exhibited emotional and/or
behavioral problems; 50% of the infants were experiencing health
problems related to abuse or neglect. Studies have shown that
children from abusive homes are more likely to be abusive as adults,
therefore it is critically important to have counseling available at
the shelter facility so the cycle of abuse can be halted.
H.A.V.E.N, provides extensive specialized and comprehensive
services to a very unique population in addition to the regular
shelter services of food, clothing, financial aid, and assistance in
finding alternative housing.
H.A.V.E.N.'s philosophy in providing service is to empower women
by offering them shelter, support and information so they can make
positive choices regarding their present situation. H.A.V.E.N.
recognizes that in these times of turmoil and stress, the clients need
to maintain a sense of normalcy in their day to day lives. H.A.V.E.N.
provides facilities that allow for independent living with a communal
set up for preparing meals, laundry facilities and other miscellaneous
chores.
Clients seeking shelter are screened by H.A.V.E.N.'s 24 hour
crisis lines to determine eligibility. Eligibility generally
corresponds with the description of "needy" as defined by the local
Department of Social Services determination of ADC or GA eligibility.
Other available financial resources are always explored with the
client, as is potential shelter with family members or friends prior
to admission to H.A.V.E.N.
The maximum length of stay is generally 30 days per family,
although exceptions are allowed under special circumstances. During
their stay at H.A.V.E.N., clients receive shelter, food, clothing,
prescription and other medicines as needed, and comprehensive support
services. These support services include individual and group
counseling for both adults and their children, childcare, parenting
classes and visits by a public health nurse who provides information
on basic health care nutrition and immunization. H.A.V.E.N. provides
extensive childcare services to clients which enables them to take
advantage of other H.A.V.E.N. provided support services in the area of
employment counseling, such as displaced homemaker services, job skills
Service DesripLion and Philosophy - Page 3
assessments and resume writing. HAVEN staff aid the clients in
obtaining information on financial and legal assistance, housing, and
school books.
Meals are prepared from a set of menus drafted with the assistance
of a dietician and the Oakland County Cooperative Extension Service.
Shelter residents prepare the meal on 'a rotating basis. Formula and
baby food are provided to women with infants. The meals are prepared
in a kitchen that is equipped with an institutional stove and oven,
refrigerators and freezers.
HAVEN is cooperating with the Oakland County Homeless Task Force
under th direction of Dr. Locey and is submitting monthly statistical
reports to Oakland County.
FUNDING REQUEST AND .BUDGET NARRATIVE
HAVEN proposes to use the funding from this grant for some shelter
operating costs,
HAVEN is a 65 bed, 4 story building. Shelter operating costs
requested are:
Utilities $4,000
Insurance $3,000
Crisis/Business Phone Lines $6,000
Household/Cleaning/Office
Supplies $3,500
Maintenance $3,000 •
$19,500
The crisis and business phone lines provide 24-hour shelter access
to victims of domestic violence. Household and cleaning supplies
refers to diapers, toilet paper, and other cleaning products.
Maintenance refers to inspections, warranties, snow removal costs,
etc.
The matching funds for the grant request will be money received
from the State Domestic Violence Treatment Board.