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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031411_ca04 Consent Agenda --~~c.-o- (~~~! JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH "'i,js~,,! 615 Sheridan Street - Port Townsend -Washington - 98368 ~J.. www.Jeffersoncountypubllchealth.org February 14, 2011 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Jean Baldwin, Director DATE: lY\a.r L-h 14-. 2..b 1\ SUBJECT: Agenda Item - Interagency Agreement with Tacoma-Pierce COunty Health Department for on-line food worker training, testing & card issuance; February 15, 2011- December 31, 2013; $7.00 per card issued STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County Public Is requesting Board approval of the Interagency Agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for on-line food worker training, testing & card Issuance; February 15, 2011 - December 31,2013; $7.00 per card Issued ~J~AL YSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S: This contract will allow for a co~ effective and convenient option for Jefferson County residents, in the food Industry, to receive the food worker traIning they need. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) purchased a food worker computer program and uses It to train, test and Issue food worker cards online to Tacoma-PIerce County residents. They have now contracted with several other counties to provide this online training to their residents. Contracting with TPCHD to provide online training enables Jefferson County residents, working In the food Industry, the ability, and flexibility of obtaining needed food worker training and testing. This will also be cost effective for JCPH by reducing the number of site classes by half and allowing the food Inspector more time to spend on food establishment Inspections. Over a period of time, JCPH will evaluate the percentage of online users to determine further reduction In site classes, without total elimination of these classes. TPCHD will provide and maintain the online training website and provide access to the software to print a food worker cards with the local health jurisdiction logo, valid throughout the State of Washington. JCPH will publish a press release with Information regarding this new process and will conduct outreach with Jefferson County food establishments during the Initial phase. COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILmES MAIN: (360) 385-9400 FAX: (360) 385-9401 PUBLIC HULTH llI.WAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AltO HWTHIER COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WATER QUALITY MAIN: (360) 385-9444 FAX: (360) 379-4487 Consent Agenda FISCAL IMPACT ICOST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: TPCHD will pay JCPH the proceeds, as set by the State of Washington ($10.00) less a $3.00 per card fee they collect from online food worker cards Issued to Jefferson County resIdents. TPCHD will also pay JCPH the proceeds, as set by the State of Washington ($10.00) less a $1.00 per card fee for each replacement card Issued online to a Jefferson County resident who lost their original food worker card. RECOMMENDAnON: JCPH management requests approval of the Interagency Agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for on-line food worker training, testing & card Issuance; February 15, 2011- December 31,2013; $7.00 per card Issued REVIEWED BY: Date (Routed to all Public Health Managers) Interagency Agreement #1 059-07 .. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT and JEFFERSON COUNTY This Interagency Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as DEPARTMENT. and JEFFERSON COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as the Local Health Jurisdiction. The DEPARTMENT and the Local Health Jurisdiction are collectively referred to as the 'partles." l. RECITALS WHEREAS. the DEPARTMENT and the Local Health Jurisdiction are iocal health departments as provided for under Chapters 70.05, 70.08, or 70.46 RCW. with authority under Chapter 246-217 WAC to issue food worker cards; and WHEREAS. it Is the purpose of this Interagency Agreement to provide for the funding and execution of services as described In Addendum A. attached hereto and Incorporated herein; and WHEREAS. the parties have the authority to enter into thls Agreement pursuant to RCW 39.34.080. II. DEFINmONS As used herein. the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: A. Agreement means this Interagency Agreement together with the attached Addenda, and any other documents incorporated therein. Any oral representations or understandings not Incorporated herein are excluded. Attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes are the following: 1%1'f,~@f!R~C%"1'i~Num~:o if;! 2 1 Scope of Work Reimbursement B. Department Representative means the Individual or individuals designated and authorized by the DEPARTMENT to receive notices and to act for It in all matters relating to this Agreement, or the designee of such individual. C. Local Health JurisdIction's Representative means the individual designated and authorized by the Local Health Jurisdiction to receive notices and to act for it in all matlers relating to this Agreement, or the designee of such Individual. D. Services means all work performed by the DEPARTMENT or the Local Health Jurisdiction pursuant to and governed by this Agreement, Including Addenda A and B. Ill. TERM The term of this Agreement shall be: Februarv 15.2011 throuah December 31.2013. unless amended earlier pursuant to the terms and condlUons herein. Should this Agreement be signed after the term beginning date steted herein, then it shall be retroactive and binding to that date. IV. PAYMENT Payment for the services described In Addendum A shall be provided as set forth in Addendum B, atteched hereto and incorporated by reference. 1 fnlamgency Agreement #1059-07 ~ V. HOLD HARMLESS Except as otherwise provided herein, each party shall defend, protect, and hold harmless the other party, and its appointed and elected officlals, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost, damage and expense, including but not limited to costs and attorney's fees, because of claims, suits and/or aellons arising from any negligent or intentional act or omission asserted or arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of or In consequence of the performance of this Agreement by that party's appointed or elected officials, employees, and agents. VI. RECORDS MAINTENANCE The DEPARTMENT and the Local Health Jurisdiction shall each maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence, Including but not limited to online data, that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and Indirect costs expended by either party In the performance of the services described herein. These records shall be subject to inspect/on, review, or audit by personnel of both parties, and other personnel duly authorized by law. The DEPARTMENT shall retain and otherwise make available all books, records, documents, and othar material relevant to this Agreement in accordance with Chapters 42.56 and 40.14 ROO and supporllng regulations. VII, TERMINATION Except as otherwise provided for herein, either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party at least ninety (90) days wrItIen notice. If this Agreement Is so terminated, the each party shall be liable only for performance In accordance with the terms stated herein for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. VIII. CHANGE IN FUNDING If the funding authorities of the DEPARTMENT (Federal, Stata. and local agancles) faIl to appropriate funds to enable the DEPARTMENT to continue payment as specified In this Agreement or If the Board of Health reduces the budget of the DEPARTMENT or any program(s) and, as a result of the Board of Health's aellon, the DEPARTMENT's Director of Health determines there are insufficient funds to continue payment as specified in this Agreement, then the DEPARTMENT may modify or cancel this Agreement without penalty provided that the Local Health JurisdIction receives at least ninety (90) days prior wrItIen notice of lack of appropriate funds as the reason for the modification or termination. Any modification of this Agreement shall be effective only upon Incorporation Into a wrItIen amendment as set forth In Section XI 1X,INTERPRETATlON In the event of an Inconsistency found in the terms and conditions contained within this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein, the Inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence In the following order: · Applicable Federal and State Statutes and Regulations; . Addenda A and B; and . The provisions of this Agreement X. PERFORMANCE The DEPARTMENT shall perform all services In accordance with all applicable professional standards and agreas that It wDl use only qualified. competent personnel In the execution of these services. XI, AMENDMENTS EIther party may request changes to this Agreement Proposed changes, which are mutually agreed upon, shall be Incorporated by written amendments to this Agreement No changes to this Agreement are valid or binding on either party unless first reduced to writing and signed by the Representatives of both parties. 2 Intemgency Agreement #1059-07 XII. NON-DISCRIMINATION Each party covenants that In providing the services described In Addendum A, no person, on the grounds of marital status, presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status or Vietnam Era Veteran status, shall be excluded from participation therein, denied the benefits thereof, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with respect thereto. XIII. DISPUTES This Agreement shall be administered and Interpreted under the laws of the State of Washington. In the event that a dispute arises In the interpretation or application of this Agreement, both parties are to proceed to good faith negotiation to resolve said disputes. The parties may also agree In writing to mediation If negotiation Is not successful In resolving the dispute. However, In the event such disputes cannot be resolved, the dispute may be appealed to the parties' local Health OffIcer or his /her designee for resolution. In the event the local Health OffIcers are unable to resolve the dispute, either party may pursue relief In Superior Court. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be In the State of Washington. Venue for all actions arising pursuant to this Agreement shall lie within Pierce County, Washington. XIV. SERVICES MANAGEMENT The work described In Addendum A shall be perfonned under the coordination and cooperation of both party representatives. Each party shall provide assistance and guidance to the other party as necessary for the successful perfonnance and goals of this Agreement. XV. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN This Interagency Agreement contelns all the tenns and conditions acknowledged by both parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exIst or bind the parties hereto. IN WITNESS THEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day of ,2011. Date of Signature Date of Signature John Austin, Chair Jefferson County Board of Commissioners DEPARTMENT Authorized Signature Jefferson Countv Public Health 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend. Washlnoton 98368 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department 3829 South D. Street, MS 001 Tacoma, WA 98418 (253) 798-2899 l:.lJPro':3d as to form OJ.Lj: ~rMJ 312-/20 ]/ 2)i7~ Co. Pro~-cutor or::c;'-" 3 Interagency Agreement #1059-07 , ADDENDUM A: SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFIC CONDITIONS this Addendum A applies to Agreement #1059-07 between The TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (DEPARTMENT) and JEFFERSON COUNTY(Local Health JUrisdlctlon}. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth In the Agreement, the parties agree as follows.. 1. Local Health JurisdIction shall: 1.1.Authorize DEPARTMENT by means of this Agreement, to provide online food worker training, testing and card Issuance to residents of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work in Jefferson County as the Local Health JurisdIction's "Designated Agenf, as permitted under Chapter 246-217 WAC. 1.2. Hold the DEPARTMENT harmless from any actual or purported loss of online food worker training, testing and card Issuance Income during times of unavoidable lack of access to the DEPARTMENT's training, testing and card Issuance web site. 1.3. The Local Health Jurisdlctlons shall malntaln the security of the data originating from and contained in the online food worker card database. This Includes but Is not limited to adhering to the standard practlces for strong password generation and user account managemenl The Local Health Jurisdictlon shall not grant unauthorized parties access to the confidential data originating from or contained In the online food worker card database. All requests for public Information shall be referred to the DEPARTMENT. 2. The DEPARTMENT shall: 2.1. Provide online food worker training, testing and card issuance services as a designated agent of Local Health Jurisdiction that meet the State of Washington's requirements under Chapter 246-217 WAC. 2.2. Ensure a bast-falth effort to malnlaln a training, testing and card Issuance web site that functlons and Is accessible to residents of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work In Jefferson County. 2.3. Provide Local Health JurisdIction with the location of a website to which residents of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work in Jefferson County may be directed for online training, testing and card issuance. The DEPARTMENT may change the location of the webslte, but must provide re-dlrection to a new site with a minimum of thirty (30) days advance notice to Local Health JurisdIction. 2.4. Provide access to the software to print a food worker card with the Local Health Jurisdiction logo which shall be valid throughout the State of Weshlngton for a minimum period of two years from the date of issuance. 2.5. Establish a secure online payment gateway and service that will permit online payment services via, credit cards, including but not limited to Visa and MasterCard, as well as debit cards. 2.6. Provide and pay for an online malntenance agreement with an outside contractor to provide technical support of the website and online programming of the online food worker card software. 2.7. Provide Local Health JurisdIction with a written statement of Income on a quarterly basis or as the parties may otherwise agree or a link to an on line report providing the serne Information. 4 . ~ Interegency Agreement #1059-<l7 2.8. Provide support and service to local Health Jurisdiction dUring regular DEPARTMENT hours of operation to ensure local Health Jurisdiction the ability to respond to queries from residents of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work in Jefferson County. 3. The liaisons for the Agreement shall be as follows: On behalf of the DEPARTMENT: Mike Davis Food Program Supervisor Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department 3629 S D Street Tacoma. WA 98418 Phone:(253)79~ Fax: (253) 798-6539 Email: mdavis(Q)tochd.ora On behalf of the local Health Jurisdiction: Stuart Whitford Environmental Health Director Jefferson County 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend. WA 98368 360-385-9411 360-379-4487 swhltford@co.jefferson.wa.us 5 Interagency Agreement #1059-07 ..;- ~ " ADDENDUM B: REIMBURSEMENT This Addendum B applies to Agreement #1059-07 between The TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (DEPARTMENT) and JEFFERSON COUNTY (Local Health Jurisdiction). In addition to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, the parties agree as follows: 1. Reimbursement and Method of PaYment: 1.1. During the period Februarv 1. 2011 throuah December 31. 2013 the DEPARTMENT agrees to reimburse the Local Health Jurisdiction for services identified in Addendum A. 1.2. The DEPARTMENT will pay Local Health JurisdIction the proceeds less a $3.00 per card fee the DEPARTMENT collects from online food worker cards Issued to the residents of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work in Jefferson County that enter the wwwJoodhandlerscard.com testing website (or a successor site) by means of the Local Health JurisdIction's web link, the DEPARTMENT's web link, or any other approved link. 1.3.lf the actual and Indirect costs Incurred by the DEPARTMENT for online food worker cards increase over $3.00 per card, the DEPARTMENT may, In its sole discretion, Increase the fees to offset the dlfferenca and the amount paid to Local Health Jurisdiction will be reduced. Written notice of any rate increases, If necessary, will be provided In writing ninety (90) days in advance to the Local Health Jurisdiction. 1.4.The DEPARTMENT will pay Local Health Jurisdiction all proceeds less a $1.00 per card fee the DEPARTMENT collects for each replacement food worker card Issued online to a resident of Jefferson County and any out-of-state residents who state they work In Jefferson County, who lost their original food worker card and purchases a replacement food worker card without taking the online test that enter the wwwJoodhandlerscard.com testing website (or a successor site) by means of the Local Health JurisdIction's web link. the DEPARTMENT's web link, or any other approved link. 1.5. These rates are based on the maximum fees established and subject to change under Chapter 246-217 WAC. 1.6. The DEPARTMENT shall remit a payment and a statement of revenues due to the Local Health JurisdIction. at the address stated below. quarterly, within 20 business days of the end of the quarter. 2. Remittance Address: DEPARTMENT will remit payment to the address stated below: Jefferson County Public Health Attn: Susan Parke 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend. WA 98368 360-385-9437 3. Accounting information: 3.1. Source of Funding: N1A 3.2. DEPARTMENT Program Number: 1059-Food Safety 6