HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.01.21 - 34096MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21020 January 21, 2021
BY: Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee
IN RE: FRIEND OF THE COURT — FY 2021 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has awarded the Friend of the Court grant
funding in the amount of $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS this is the twenty-fourth (241h) year of the grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS this grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with Impact Consulting, Inc., which
facilitates parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the Court; and
WHEREAS matching funds are not required by the grant from Impact Consulting, Inc. or the Oakland
County Friend of the Court; and
WHEREAS the current award of $20,000 is $699 less than the FY 2020 amended award of $20,699 but
may be upwardly modified later in the contract year based on SCAO funding availability; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the Grant Review Process and is in compliance with
Miscellaneous Resolution #19006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the FY
2021 Access and Visitation Grant Agreement from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) in the
amount of $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a local match is not required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Friend of the Court will contract with Impact
Consulting, Inc. to provide services as detailed in the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and any program costs associated with this grant are contingent upon future levels of grant
funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which is consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2021 budgets are amended as follows:
FOG ACCESS VISITATION FUND (#271201
Grant #GR00000001021 Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2021
Revenue
3010404-126030-610313
Expenditure
3010404-126030-731458
Federal Operating Grants
Total Revenue
Professional Services
Total Expenditure
FOC ACCESS VISITATION FUND 427120)
Grant #GR0000000282 Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Bud Ref 2021
Revenue
3010404-126030-610313
Federal Operating Grants
Total Revenue
FY 2021
$20,000
20 000
$20,000
20 000
FY 2021
18 000
Expenditure
3010404-126030-731458 Professional Services 18 000
Total Expenditure 18 000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Health and Safety Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16
Chairperson, Public Health and Safety
Committee
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jackson and Gingell absent.
GRANT REVIEW SIGN -OFF — Friend of the Court
GRANT NAME: FY 2021 Access and Visitation Grant
FUNDING AGENCY: State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Suzanne Hollyer/(248) 858-0431
STATUS: Grant Acceptance (Greater than $10,000)
DATE: 1222/20
Please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below are the returned comments.
The Board of Commissioners' liaison committee resolution and grant acceptance package (which should include this sign -
off and the grant agreement/contract with related documentation) may be requested to be placed on the agenda(s) of the
appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution.
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
Management and Budget:
Approved by M & B.
The draft resolution will need to be updated to reflect the appropriate budget language/ amendment. Also, the
committee reference will need to be updated to the HSHS Committee.. — Lynn Sonkiss (12/21/20)
[committee reference update completed 12/22/201
Human Resources:
HR Approved — No HR Implications — Lori Taylor (12/21/20)
Risk Management:
Approved by Risk Management. — Robert Erlenbeck (12/21/20)
Corporation Counsel:
Approved by Corporation Counsel (there are no legal issues). - Sharon Kessler (12/21/20)
Contract Between the State Court Administrative Office and
Oakland County
Contract No. SCAO-2021-023
i. GENERAL PROVISIONS
i.oi This contract is made between the State Court Administrative Office,
Lansing, Michigan (SCAO) and Oakland County (the Provider).
1.02 This contract is to provide direct services that support and facilitate
noncustodial parents' access to and visitation with their children. Supervised (including
monitored and therapeutic) parenting time and neutral drop-off services are eligible for
reimbursement under this contract. This program is administered by the Department of
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance Number 93.597•
1.03 In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants in this contract,
and the benefits to be derived from this contract, the parties agree as follows:
2. TERM OF CONTRACT
2.ol This contract becomes effective October i, 2020.
2.02 This contract terminates on September 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
2.03 In the event that an extension of this contract is desired, the parties must
agree to the extension in writing.
3. RELATIONSHIP
3.oi The Provider is an independent contractor, and it is understood the
Provider is not an employee of the SCAO. No employee or subcontractor of the Provider
is an employee of the SCAO.
3.02 No liability or benefits, including, but not limited to, retirement benefits or
liabilities, pension rights or liabilities, insurance rights or liabilities, fringe benefits,
training, holiday pay, sick pay, vacation pay, or such other rights, provisions, or
liabilities arising out of an agreement of hire or employer -employee relationship, either
express or implied, shall arise or accrue to either party as a result of this contract. The
Provider is not eligible for, and will not participate in, any such benefits.
3.03 The Provider is responsible for payment of all taxes, including federal,
state, and local taxes arising out of the Provider's activities in accordance with this
contract, including, but not limited to, income taxes, social security taxes,
unemployment insurance taxes, and any other taxes or fees.
3.04 The Provider shall not direct the work or commit the working time of any
SCAO employee under this contract. To the extent that the Provider seeks the assistance
of any SCAO employee to perform the Provider's responsibilities under this contract, the
Provider must obtain prior written approval from the state court administrator or his
designee.
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3.05 The Provider does not, and shall not, have the authority to enter into
contracts on the SCAO's behalf.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
4.01 Under the direction of the SCAO, the Provider will provide supervised
(including monitored and therapeutic) parenting time and/or neutral drop-off and pick-
up services. Those services will include, but not be limited to, the following projects
and initiatives:
4.01.01 Maintain safeguard procedures that assure the
confidentiality of service recipients' personal information and that ensure
that the direct services are conducted in safe and neutral environments.
4.01.02 Comply with all monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
requirements in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Federal
Secretary of Health and Human Services, and comply with the SCAO's
financial and reporting requirements.
4.01.03 Prepare, complete, and submit a quarterly "Program
Worksheet" and "Access and Visitation Grant Program Invoice" to the
SCAO by 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Reporting Period: Due Date to SCAO:
1st Quarter October 1, 2020 — December 31, 2020 January 25, 2021
2nd Quarter January 1, 2021 — March 31, 2021 April 26, 2021
3`d Quarter April 1, 2021 — June 30, 2021 July 26, 2021
4th Quarter July 1, 2021— September 30, 2021 October 5, 2021
4.01.04 Permit the SCAO or any of its identified agents to inspect,
observe, and monitor the facilities and program operations authorized by
this Contract by conducting site visits, interviewing direct service
providers, and viewing court and service provider case records, receipts,
client/user complaints, and internal statistical service reports.
4.01.05 Assess, during mid -fiscal year, the direct service
expenditures and project anticipated unspent funds. The Provider agrees
that the SCAO, in consultation with the Provider, may amend this Contract
by downwardly adjusting the award amount to permit redistribution of
funds to other currently funded Access and Visitation Grant Program
contracts if it appears that the Provider will under -spend the original
Contract amount.
4.02 The Provider shall, during the contract term or any extension thereof, use
the Provider's best efforts and endeavors to promote the interests of the SCAO. The
Provider, and the Provider's employees or subcontractors, shall devote such time,
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attention, skill, knowledge, and professional ability as is necessary to most effectively
and efficiently carry out and perform the services as described in this contract and in
any amendments to this contract.
4.03 Commitment of state resources for the acquisition of goods and services,
and execution of purchase orders, contracts, and similar agreements, shall remain the
sole responsibility of the SCAO.
5. PERFORMANCE AND PRICING
5.o1 The SCAO agrees to pay the Provider a sum not to exceed $20,000.00
for the services performed pursuant to this contract. This sum includes all services,
costs, fees and expenses.
5.02 The compensation for services performed pursuant to this contract is
inclusive of any and all remuneration to which the Provider is entitled. The Provider
shall be responsible for all payment of all expenses the Provider incurs under this
contract, including, but not limited to, license fees, memberships and dues, automobile
and other expenses, insurance premiums, telephone costs, and all salary, expenses, and
other compensation paid to the Provider's employees or contract personnel that the
Provider hires or retains.
5.03 The Provider agrees to abide by applicable provisions of the "Cost
Principals for State and Local Governments" issued in 2 CFR 200.416.
5.04 Funding provided by this Contract may not be used to supplant any
funding currently spent on access and visitation programs and may not be utilized for
any project already funded by the state or the Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement
Agreements, unless the money is used to enhance or supplement an established
program. Clear distinctions will be made according to acceptable accounting principles,
including documentation of the separation of tasks between Title IV-D personnel and
grant personnel, between projects currently funded by Title IV-D and enhancements or
supplements to projects receiving funding by this Agreement.
5.05 Under no circumstance will Title IV-D funding be utilized to pay for any
expenses, administrative or otherwise, incurred from direct services provided as part of
the Federal Grants to States for Access and Visitation.
6. ASSIGNMENT
6.ot The Provider may not assign the performance under this contract to
subcontract personnel, other than those identified in the Provider's grant application,
except with the prior written approval of the SCAO.
7. METHOD OF PAYMENT
7. o1 All payments for the proper performance of the contract shall be made by
the SCAO quarterly, upon the SCAO's receipt of invoices for approval by the SCAO on a
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form approved by the SCAO. The invoices shall include a specification of the hours
worked, hourly salary, and the detailed services provided by the Provider, and/or for
each of the Provider's or approved subcontractor's staff, during the period for which
payment is sought.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
8.o1 In order that the Provider's employees or subcontractors may effectively
provide fulfillment of this contract to the SCAO, the SCAO may disclose confidential or
proprietary information pertaining to the SCAO's past, present, and future activities to
the Provider. All such information is proprietary to the SCAO and Provider shall not
disclose such information to any third party without prior approval from the SCAO. The
Provider agrees to return all confidential or proprietary information to the SCAO
immediately upon the termination of this contract. This section in no way limits the
Provider's ability to comply with Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231,
et seq.). This section survives termination or expiration of this contract.
9. INSURANCE
9.oi The Provider shall carry and provide verification of insurance or self-
insurance coverage in such amounts as necessary to cover all claims arising out of the
Provider's operations under the terms of this contract.
io. INDEMNITY
lo.o1 Unless § 10.02 applies, the Provider agrees to indemnify, defend, save, and
hold harmless the SCAO, the Michigan Supreme Court, their agents, officers, and
employees from any liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs, fees,
charges, and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of attorneys,
expert witnesses, and other consultants) that may be imposed upon, incurred by, or
asserted against the SCAO or the Michigan Supreme Court by reason of the Provider's
acts or services provided under this contract. Indemnity is not limited by: (1) failure to
procure and/or maintain insurance for Provider or Provider's subcontractors; (2) failure
to procure and/or maintain sufficient insurance for Provider or Provider's
subcontractors; or (3) by operation of insurance deductibles, holdbacks, or minimums.
10.02 If the Provider is a local unit of government, that is a political subdivision
and instrumentality of the State of Michigan, or an office, department or agency thereof,
the following liability provisions apply:
A. All liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs, fees, charges,
and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of
attorneys, expert witnesses, and other consultants) resulting from claims,
demands, costs, or judgments arising out of activities or services carried
out by the Provider in the performance of this contract, shall be the
responsibility of the Provider, and not the responsibility of the SCAO.
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Nothing in this subsection is, nor shall be construed as, a waiver of
governmental immunity.
B. All liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs, fees, charges,
and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees and expenses of
attorneys, expert witnesses, and other consultants) resulting from claims,
demands, costs, or judgments arising out of activities or services carried
out by the SCAO in the performance of this contract, shall be the
responsibility of the SCAO, and not the responsibility of the Provider.
Nothing in this subsection is, nor shall be construed as, a waiver of
governmental immunity.
C. In the event that liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs,
fees, charges, and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees and
expenses of attorneys, expert witnesses, and other consultants) resulting
from third party claims, demands, costs, or judgments arise as a result of
activities conducted jointly by the Provider and SCAO in fulfillment of
their responsibilities under this contract, such liabilities, obligations,
damages, penalties, claims, costs, fees, charges, and expenses shall be
borne by the Provider and SCAO in relation to each parry's responsibilities
under these joint activities. Nothing in this subsection is, nor shall be
construed as, a waiver of governmental immunity.
10.03 The Provider also agrees to assume responsibility to safeguard the
Provider's property and materials and that of the Provider's employees or
subcontractors. The SCAO is not responsible and will not be subject to any liability for
any claim related to the loss, damage, or impairment of Provider's property and
materials or the property and materials of the Provider's employees or subcontractors,
used by the Provider pursuant to the Provider's performance under this contract.
10.04 The Provider warrants that it is not subject to any nondisclosure,
noncompetition, or similar clause with current or prior clients or employers that will
interfere with the performance of this contract. The SCAO will not be subject to any
liability for any such claim.
10.05 In the event any action or proceeding is brought against the Provider by
reason of any claim covered under this contract, the Provider will, at the Provider's sole
cost and expense, resist or defend the action or proceeding.
ii. TERMINATION
11, o1 Each party has the right to immediately terminate this contract without
penalty and for any reason, including but not limited to, appropriation or budget
shortfalls upon written notice to the other party of such termination.
11.02 The SCAO will pay any compensation due to the Provider at the time of
termination after an invoice is submitted to the SCAO. The Provider will refund any
compensation to the SCAO that was made in excess of the amount invoiced at the time
of termination.
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11.03 In the event the Provider dies during the term of this contract, this
contract shall terminate.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
12.o1 The Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes
of the federal, state, and local governments.
12.02 In accordance with Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part B, Environmental
Tobacco Smoke, 20 USC 6o81, also known as the "Pro -Children Act of 1994," smoking
may not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or regularly used for
the provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age
of 18, if the services are funded by federal programs whether directly or through state or
local governments. Federal programs include grants, cooperative agreements, loans and
loan guarantees, and contracts. The law does not apply to children's services provided
in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and
portions or facilities and used for inpatient drug and alcohol treatment.
12.03 The Provider will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or
marital status pursuant to the Elliott -Larsen civil rights act, MCL 37.2101. The Provider
will also comply with the provisions of the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil
Rights Act, MCL 37.11o1, and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112,
§ 504, as amended, 29 USC 794. The Provider will comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC 121ol et seq., which prohibits discrimination against
individuals with disabilities and provides enforcement standards. Further, the
Contractor will comply with all other federal, state or local laws, regulations and
standards as they may apply to the performance of this Agreement. These awards are
subject to the requirements of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 USC
7104). The full text of this requirement is found at
httn://wA�v.hrsa.eov/erants/traffickine.html.
13. MICHIGAN LAW
13.o1 This contract shall be subject to, and shall be enforced and construed
under, the laws of the state of Michigan. Any dispute arising from this contract must be
resolved in the Michigan Court of Claims. The Provider waives any objections to
proceedings in the Michigan Court of Claims, such as lack of personal jurisdiction or
forum non conveniens.
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14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
14.o1 The Provider presently has no personal or financial interest, and shall not
acquire any such interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of this contract.
15. DEBT TO STATE OF MICHIGAN
15.or The Provider covenants that it is not, and will not become, in arrears to the
state of Michigan or any of its subdivisions upon contract, debt, or any other obligation
to the state of Michigan or its subdivisions, including real property, personal property,
and income taxes.
16. MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
16.o1 The Provider shall not participate in any media interviews or
advertisements, including, but not limited to, discussions with journalists and the
issuance of press releases, or statements relating to the duties performed in this
contract, without prior SCAO approval.
17. DISPUTES
17.o1 The Provider shall notify the SCAO in writing of the Provider's intent to
pursue a claim against the SCAO for breach of any term of this contract within seven
days of discovery of the alleged breach.
17.02 The Provider and the SCAO agree that with regard to any and all disputes,
controversies, or claims arising out of or in connection with or relating to this contract;
or any claim that the SCAO violated any local, state, or federal ordinance, statute,
regulation, law, or common-law doctrine (including discrimination or civil rights
claims); or committed any tort; the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through
mediation. Selection of a mediator will be by mutual agreement of the parties.
17.03 The Provider and the SCAO agree that, in the event that mediation is
unsuccessful, any disputes, controversies, or claims shall be settled by arbitration.
Selection of an arbitrator will be by mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the
arbitrator shall be binding on both parties. The award, costs, and expenses of the
arbitration shall be awarded at the discretion of the arbitrator. This agreement to
arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable. A judgment of any circuit court shall be
rendered upon the award made pursuant to submission to the arbitrator.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
18.o1 This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any prior written or oral promises and representations. No other
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understanding, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this contract exists to
bind either of the parties.
i9. AMENDMENT
19.01 This contract maybe amended only upon written agreement of the parties.
2o. DELIVERY OF NOTICE
20.01 Written notices and communications required under this contract shall be
delivered by electronic mail, regular mail, overnight delivery, or facsimile device to the
following:
A. The Provider's contact person is:
Suzanne Hollyer
Oakland County Friend of the Court
23o Elizabeth Lake Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48390
hollvers aoakeov.com
B. The SCAO's contact person is:
Michelle Hilliker
Financial and Statistical Management Analyst
State Court Administrative Office
Office of Dispute Resolution
Michigan Hall of Justice
P.O. Box 30048
Lansing, Michigan 489o9
hillikermamcourts, mi. aev
21. SIGNATURE OF PARTIES
21.o1 This contract becomes effective when signed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the SCAO and Oakland County have executed this
contract:
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OAKLAND COUNTY
By:
Signature
(Printed or typed name)
Date:
SIGMA Vendor Self -Service Customer Number: CV00a8080
STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
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Doug Van Epps, Director
Office of Dispute Resolution
Date:
Resolution #21020 January 21, 2021
Moved by Gingell seconded by Nelson the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted.
AYES: Charles, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn,
Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward,
Cavell. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted.
Moved by Gingell seconded by Kowall MR #21002 be amended as follows:
Add the following Commissioners as co-sponsors of the resolution:
Bob Hoffman, District #2; Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Eileen Kowall, District #6;
Thomas Kuhn, District #12; Christine Long, District #7; Gary McGillivray, District #20;
Chuck Moss, District #12; Philip Weipert, District #8; Charlie Cavell, District #18; Yolanda
Charles, District #17; Janet Jackson, District #21; Karen Joliat, District #4; Penny Luebs,
District #16; Gwen Markham, District #9; William Miller, District #14; Kristen Nelson,
District #5; Angela Powell, District #10
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor the amendment carried.
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I HEI'vW9Y �IPROVETHIS F,,,ESOLU 110N
CHIEF DFM- T Y COUNTY FlIECUTW
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.v59A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on January 21,
2021, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 2151 day of January, 2021.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County