HomeMy WebLinkAboutFunctional Family Counseling Brankenfern JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Shannon Burns, Director
Juvenile and Family Court Services
DATE: February 20, 2024
RE: Professional Services Agreement for Claire Chambers, Brackenfern
Psychotherapy for Individual Counseling with a Family Component
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Juvenile and Family Court Services has funding allocated through Fund 131,Behavioral Sales
Tax and separate professional services funding allocated within the 2024/2025 Budget. This
funding is for counseling services for Truancy, Child in Need of Services, At Risk Youth, and
for youth who are court involved. The funds are for the youth that, for several reasons, do not
qualify to be funded through DCYF or other funding sources. These services were previously
contracted with Marcus Farley, LMHC who has decided to move out of state. Due to this, I
am seeking a Professional Service Contract with Claire Chambers, LMHC whose unique skills
and training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), specifically with youth and families,
makes her a perfect match for the youth and family of Jefferson County.
ANALYSIS:
Juvenile Services, through Claire Chambers, and Brackenfern Psychotherapy, will provide
Individual Counseling with a Family Component. All services will be designed in a CBT
specific model, which is evidence based practice for youth.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is included in the 2024 and 2025 budget
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of this professional service agreement.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCau , County Administrator Date
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH:Jefferson Co.and Claire Chambers Brankenfern PsychotherapyContract No: 2024-3
Contract For: FFT(Functional Family Therapy)&Individual Couseling Term: 2/1/2024-12/31/2025
COUNTY DEPARTMENT:Juvenile&Family Court Services
Contact Person: Shannon Burns
Contact Phone: 360-385-9221
Contact email: sbums co.ieffersonma.us
AMOUNT: $10,000.00 PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: $10,000.00 Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s)of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid
Fund# 131 RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj X Other:Sole Source
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES CQ PLIANCE WITH JCC 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
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Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
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Signature Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 2/6/2024.
Couple of typos in the agenda request.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 2/7/2024.
Without competative bidding or other requirements, less than $10,000 is
allowed under JCC 3.55.070 and RCW RCW 36.32.245. Language in
Section 4 satisfies this requirement.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
I
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Between
Jefferson County Juvenile and Family Court Services
And
Claire Chambers, LMHC
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of Glad 2024,
between the County of Jefferson, acting through the Jefferson County CommissionIrs and the
Department of Juvenile and Family Services, and Claire Chambers, Brackenfern
Psychotherapy. The period of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2025. in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions specified
below.
1. Project Designation. The Contractor is retained by the County to perform the following:
To provide counseling, behavioral health support and social and emotional skill
coaching to youth referred by Juvenile and Family Court Services. Referrals will be
through Youth at Risk, Truancy, or moderate/high risk programs.
2. Scope of Services. Contractor agrees to perform services in line with cognitive
behavioral therapy in an individual counseling setting that will, when possible, include a
family component.
3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2024 and
continue through December 31, 2025. Work performed consistent with this Agreement
during its term, put prior to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified.
4. Payment. The Contractor shall be paid by the County for completed work and for
services rendered under this Agreement as follows:
a. Payment for the work provided by Contractor shall be made on an hourly basis
at a rate of$120 an hour. Services shall be for low risk Truancy families and
Youth at Risk families. These services (not to exceed $10,000) will be paid
specific to 1/loth of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax dollars for youth that are
under the Truancy Reform Project.
b. Payment for work provided by the Contractor shall be made on an hourly basis
at a rate of $120 an hour for all youth and families referred through Juvenile
Services that are moderate/high risk and need individual cognitive behavioral
mental health counseling designated by the Statewide Positive Assessment
Change Tool. This is specific to available funds within the Juvenile and Family
Court Services budget under"professional services."
c. Referrals will be made for(a) and (b) by the Juvenile Service Probation
Counselor indicating the youth name, connected adult(s), target area of concerns
and whether the youth is a low risk or a mod/high risk.
d. Services in (a) and (b) shall be therapeutic and contain research-based practices
including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic
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Behavioral Treatment, social emotional skill building and will include a family
component when possible.
e. Invoices must be submitted by the 1 Oth of the month for the previous month's
expenses. Such invoices will be checked by the Juvenile Court Director, and
upon approval thereof, payment will be made to the Contractor in the amount
approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports may result in a denial of
reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied.
f. Final payment of any balance due the Contractor, of the total contract price
earned, will be made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the
Juvenile Court Director after the completion of the work and submittal of reports
under this Agreement and its acceptance by the County.
g. Contractor shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all
services including statements specifying the services provided, date of service,
time spent, and youth's initials.
h. The Contractor's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be
kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a
period of six (6) years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon
request.
L The County reserves first right to use as match, the Chemical Dependency or
Mental Health Treatment Sales and Use Tax, (now known as the 1/10`h of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax) and the services funded by them for purposes of
qualifying for additional funding and grants. The County may allow the
Contractor to use the 1/IOth of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match,
at the County's sole discretion. Should the County decline to use the 1/10`h of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match for additional funding and/or grants,
then the County may authorize the Contractor to use such funds for match (see
ATTACHMENT A).
5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All non-confidential or de-identified documents,
drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Contractor in connection
with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the County
whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Contractor shall be
permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications
for information, reference and use in connection with Contractor's endeavors.
Contractor shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof,
including electronic data, by County or its representatives for any purpose other than the
intent of this Agreement.
6. Compliance with laws. Contractor shall, in performing the services contemplated by
this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances and regulations, applicable to the services to be rendered under this
Agreement.
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7. Audit. An audit will be submitted to the County upon request. Upon request,
Contractor will submit the most recent financial audit within 30 days.
a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of
all records, statements, and documentation related to this contract.
b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the
monitoring process, the County shall notify Contractor within ten (10) days.
County and Contractor shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to
resolve issues.
8. Indemnification. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities)
harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees,
arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Contractor in
performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole
negligence of the County. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this
Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of
bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the County, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities) the Contractor's
liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the Contractor's
negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided
constitutes the Contractor's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51
RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually
negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall obtain at its own cost and
expense the following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage
in force during the terms of the Agreement.
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit
of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and an aggregate of not less
than two (2)times the occurrence amount($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily
injury, including death and property damage, unless a greater amount is specified
in the contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations
on the scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum
coverage:
i. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
ii. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
iii. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability—including coverage for
products and completed operations;
iv. Premises—Operations Liability (M&C);
v. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
vi. Blanket Contractual Liability.
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b. Professional Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain professional
liability insurance against legal liability arising out of activity related to the
performance of this Agreement, on a form acceptable to Jefferson County Risk
Management in the amounts of not less than $1,000,000 Each Claim and
$2,000,000 Aggregate. The professional liability insurance policy should be on
an"occurrence" form. If the professional liability policy is "claims made," then
an extended reporting periods coverage (tail coverage) shall be purchased for
three (3) years after the end of this Agreement, at the Contractor's sole expense.
The Contractor agrees the Contractor's insurance obligation to provide
professional liability insurance shall survive the completion or termination of this
Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years.
c. The County shall be named as an"additional named insured" under all insurance
policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance
when not allowed by the insurer.
d. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a)
Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of
Credit from a qualified financial institution.
e. The Contractor shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of
insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The
project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County,
Washington and its elected officials, officers, and employees with the address of
Jefferson County Juvenile and Family Services PO Box 1220, Port Townsend,
WA 98368, and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled
or allowed to expire except on thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County.
If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional
insured"to a policy obtained by the Contractor refers to an endorsement(by
number or name) but does not provide the full text of that endorsement, then it
shall be the obligation of the Contractor to obtain the full text of that
endorsement and forward that full text to the County. Certificates of coverage as
required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen (15) days
of execution of this Agreement.
f. Failure of the Contractor to take out or maintain any required insurance shall not
relieve the Contractor from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the
insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the
obligations concerning indemnification of the County.
g. The Contractor's insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against
the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the
intention of the parties that the insurance policies, with the exception of
Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be
primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance.
h. Insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against
the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies) for payment
of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy.
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i. All deductibles in the above-described insurance policies shall be assumed by
and be at the sole risk of the Contractor.
j. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by
the County prior to the approval of this Agreement by the County. At the option
of the County, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured
retention, or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses
and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
k. Insurance companies issuing the Contractor's insurance policy or policies shall
have no recourse against the County (including its employees and other agents
and agencies) for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form
of insurance policy.
1. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts
required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from
payment due, or to become due, to the Contractor until the Contractor shall
furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the
County.
m. Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a"Risk
Pool" created pursuant to Ch. 48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect
to any policy of insurance the Contractor must provide in order to comply with
this Agreement.
n. The County may, upon the Contractor's failure to comply with all provisions of
this Agreement relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that
would otherwise be due to the Contractor.
o. The Contractor's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and
noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs
covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and
agents.
p. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or
agents.
q. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
r. The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor. All insurance provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all
the requirements stated herein.
s. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this
Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they
limitations on indemnification.
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t. The Contractor shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the
time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance
policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be
promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall
provide that thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, suspension, reduction or
material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the Jefferson
County Juvenile Services Director by registered mail, return receipt requested.
u. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual
basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements.
10. Worker's Compensation (Industrial Insurance).
a. If and only if the Contractor employs any person(s) in the status of employee or
employees separate from or in addition to any equity owners, sole proprietor,
partners, owners or shareholders of the Contractor,the Contractor shall maintain
workers' compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51
RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to
Jefferson County Public Health, upon request.
b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all
applicable state and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's
Liability with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws.
c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own
worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance.
d. The Contractor expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and
limitations on liability, with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance
act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which
would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim.
e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all
cost and fees shall be recoverable from the Contractor.
11. Independent Contractor. The Contractor and the County agree that the Contractor is an
independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
The Contractor specifically has the right to direct and control Contractor's own
activities, and the activities of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives,
in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in this
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of
employer and employee between the parties. Neither Contractor nor any employee of
Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the
services provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement,
vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits;
fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to Jefferson County employees.
The County shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal
income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance
program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Contractor, or
any employee of Contractor.
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12. Subcontracting Requirements.
a. The Contractor is responsible for meeting all terms and conditions of this
Agreement including standards of service, quality of materials and workmanship,
costs, and schedules. Failure of a subcontractor to perform is no defense to a
breach of this Agreement. The Contractor assumes responsibility for and all
liability for the actions and quality of services performed by any subcontractor.
b. Every subcontractor must agree in writing to follow every term of this
Agreement. The Contractor must provide every subcontractor's written
agreement to follow every term of this Agreement before the subcontractor can
perform any services under this Agreement. The Juvenile Services Director or
their designee must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing.
c. Any dispute arising between the Contractor and any subcontractors or between
subcontractors must be resolved without involvement of any kind on the part of
the County and without detrimental impact on the Contractor's performance
required by this Agreement.
13. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Contractor warrants that he has not employed
or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for
the Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to
pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to annul this
Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or
consideration, or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
14. Discrimination Prohibited. The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it
under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the
presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees
or procurement of materials or supplies.
15. No Assignment. The Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by
this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not
include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an
agreement.
16. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time
limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other
provision.
17. Termination.
a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving
ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor.
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b. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Contractor, or
any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members
of the Contractor hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this
Agreement, if requested to do so by the County. This section shall not be a bar
to renegotiations of this Agreement between surviving members of the
Contractor and the County, if the County so chooses.
c. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with
10 days' notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding
source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of
this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be
liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of
termination.
18. Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to
give shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand-delivered,
sent by facsimile, email, or mailed by depositing in the United States mail, prepaid to the
party at the address listed below or such other address as a party may designate in
writing from time to time.
Notices to the County shall be sent to the following address:
Jefferson County Juvenile and Family
Attn: Shannon Burns, Director
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Notices to Contractor shall be sent to the following address:
Clair Chambers, LMHC
Brackenfern Psychotherapy
2374 Cliff Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
19. Inte rag ted Agreement. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents
the entire and integrated Agreement between the County and the Contractor and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No
representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made.
This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions,
negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, by the County within the scope of
this Agreement. The Contractor ratifies and adopts all statements, representations,
warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting
material submitted by the Contractor, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
20. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written
instrument signed by both County and Contractor.
21. Disputes. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes
before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to
the County Risk Manager, whose decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be
subject to judicial review. If either party deem it necessary to institute legal action or
proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such
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action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action
shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County.
The parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law
and that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the Superior Court in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
The Contractor hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the
State of Washington for Jefferson County.
22. Section Headin>;s. The headings of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and are not intended to restrict, affect, or be of any weight in the
interpretation or construction of the provisions of the sections or this Agreement.
23. Limits of Any Waiver of Default. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach
by either party, whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or
excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party.
24. No Oral Waiver. No term or provision of this Agreement will be considered waived by
either party, and no breach excused by either party, unless such waiver or consent is in
writing signed on behalf of the party against whom the waiver is asserted. Failure of a
party to declare any breach or default immediately upon the occurrence thereof, or delay
in taking any action in connection with, shall not waive such breach or default.
25. Severability. Provided it does not result in a material change in the terms of this
Agreement, if any provision of this Agreement or the application of this Agreement to
any person or circumstance shall be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the
remainder of this Agreement and the application this Agreement shall not be affected
and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
26. Binding on Successors, Heirs and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest, heirs, and assigns.
27. No Assignment. The Contractor shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained
by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County.
28. No Third-party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to mean, that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any
person or entity who is not a party.
29. Signature in Counterparts. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may
be signed by each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect
as if all the parties had signed the original.
30. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic
signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
31. Arms-Length Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated
at arms-length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel.
32. Public Records Act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement to the contrary,
to the extent any record, including any electronic, audio,paper or other media, is
required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington
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Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may hereafter be amended, the Contractor
agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the
County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth in
state law. The Contractor further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record
request, Contractor shall, within two business days, notify the County by providing a
copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement.
33. Confidentiality. With respect to all information relating to County that is confidential
and clearly so designated, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act(HIPAA) and any other applicable privacy laws, the Contractor
agrees to keep such information confidential. The Contractor shall not disclose,
transfer, or sell any such information to any party, except as provided by law or, in the
case of personal information, with the prior written consent of the person to whom the
personal information pertains. The Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all
personal information and other information gained by reason of this Agreement, and
shall return or certify the destruction of such information if requested in writing by
Jefferson County. This Agreement, once executed, will be a"public record" subject to
production to a third party if same is requested pursuant to- the Washington Public
Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may hereafter be amended.
34. Criminal History/Background Check. Each of the Contractor's employees, the
employees of any of the Contractor's approved subcontractors, or volunteers used by the
Contractor shall submit to a criminal history check before they are authorized to perform
services for the Project. The County agrees to bear all reasonable costs incurred in the
performance of this fingerprint identity and criminal history check. Contractors who
may or will have regular access or limited access to any youth shall also:
a. Require that each of the Contractor's employees, the employees of any of the
Contractor's approved subcontractor, or volunteers used by the Contractor
undergo not less often than once every three (3) years another Jefferson County
approved criminal history and background check;
b. Ensure all employees, subcontractors, or volunteers are knowledgeable about the
requirements of RCW 13.40.570 and of the new crimes included in RCW 9A.44,
Sexual Offense;
DATED this day of , 2023.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
Name of Contractor (Please print) Greg Brotherton, Member
(Signature) Heidi Eisenhour, Member
Title
Date
Attest:
Carolyn Gallaway, Date
Clerk of the Board
Appproved to F On1
V- `' February 7,2024
Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
JEFFERSON COUNTY 1/10th of 1% BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SALES TAX
FUNDING
MATCH POLICY
Definitions:
Match: is a requirement for the grantee to provide contributions of a specified amount or
percentage to match funds provided by another grantor. Matching can be in the form of
cash or in-kind contributions.
Regulations: The specific requirements for matching funds are unique to each federal or
state program. The A-102 Common Rule provides criteria for acceptable costs and
contributions in regard to match.
Jefferson County Policy:
In 2005, the Washington State Legislature created an option for counties to raise the local sales
tax by 0.1 percent, (the 1/loth of 1% sales tax initiative) to augment state funding for behavioral
health treatment. Jefferson County collects and distributes the 1/101h of 1% Behavioral Health
Sales Tax fund. Services purchased by the County are allocated through a formal Request for
Proposal (RFP) process, review and contracting; staffed by Jefferson County Public Health,
overseen by Jefferson County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee and adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners, (BOCC). BOCC does not assume any fiscal
responsibility/liability for any of the Contractors they contract for services with.
Jefferson County reserves the first right to use as match the 1/loth of 1% Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds and the services funded by them for purposes of qualifying for additional
funding and grants. County may make available to the Contractor the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral
Health Sales Tax funds for the Contractor to propose as match to state, federal or other entities,
at the County's sole discretion. Contractor shall not use the 1/101h of 1% Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds for match without prior authorization by the Jefferson County Administrator
and County fiscal team. To request authorization of availability of the funds for match,
Contractor must apply to the County Administrator in writing, and include their match formula
and allocation plan and may include other documentation to support their request. The County
Administrator will authorize or deny the availability of match funds in writing within 30 days of
the application.
If the County informs the Contractor of the availability of the l/loth of 1% Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds for match, then the Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with
all state and federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to DSHS, CMS and BIRR
funding rules, applicable to the use of 1/101h of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match.
Following state, federal and local guidelines for match is the responsibility of the Contractor.
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For example, if a Contractor provides Title XIX Medicaid services (the Policy 19.50.02 or
42CFR 430.30)they are required by those rules to actually bill Medicaid for the services at the
same time. If no Medicaid billing exists, the match would not comply with state and federal
guidelines for match.
Concurrent with its request for authorization of the availability of match, Contractor shall
document it has met its responsibility to follow state, federal and local guidelines for match by
submitting in writing to the County Administrator their match formula, allocation plan, and
other documentation made mandatory pursuant to this Agreement and this Attachment A. At a
minimum, the Contractor shall also provide the following to the County Administrator:
1. DSHS requires contractors to complete and submit a"Local Match Certification"
form (DSHS 06-155) or a form that has equivalent data elements prior to any
agreement for DSHS services. Submit a copy of this application and form when
requesting match availability from the County and at each monthly billing.
2. Submit the current administrative policy within WA State regulating your
services and the use of local match.
3. Submit to the County your last financial audit showing your use of match,
County funds and tracking systems.
4. Submit to the County the terms of the agreement showing the MH/SA allocation
is an allowable source of match.
5. Provide documentation that your financial reporting system tracks matching
funds at a level that meets the level of documentation required by federal or state
statutes.
The County may reject permission for Contractor to utilize the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funding as match.
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