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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-4 Resolution No. 97-4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SER ICE CONTRACT WITH RENZ ADDICTION COUNSEL NG CENTER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Robert O. Malm, Int-rim City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and a •e hereby authorized and directed to execute a service contra.t on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Renz Addiction Counseling Center for services of the Problem and Compuls ve Gambling Program, a copy of which is attached hereto an. made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kell Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: January 8, 1997 Adopted: January 8, 1997 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk SERVICE CONTRAC THIS AGREEMENT is made and entere• into on this 8th day of January, 1997, by and between the C ty of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter deferred to as "City" ) , and the Renz Addiction Counseling Center, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation (hereinaf er referred to as "Provider" ) for services of the P oblem and Compulsive Gambling Program. WHEREAS, City has determined that compulsive gambling is a serious social problem which is dest 'uctive not only to the individuals directly affected by such behavior, but which is also generally detrimental to the gen-ral safety and welfare of the citizens of City; and WHEREAS, Provider provides pre ention, outreach and treatment services for compulsive gambl 'ng; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration •f the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the s fficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties he' eto hereby agree as follows : 1 . Provider shall furnish Cit reasonably competent professional treatment and educational services for a period beginning on the date of the agreement and ending December 31, 1997 , which services are more par•icularly described in Appendix "A" , which is attached hereto . nd made a part hereof. 2 . City shall pay to Provider t e sum of $29, 600 . 00 for the term of this contract, 1/12th of -aid amount ( $2,466 . 67 ) payable at the beginning of each mon h during the contract period or, at the City' s sole option, in two installments of $14,800 . 00 payable in January and July 1997 . Provider shall not be entitled to any payment in xcess of said $29,600 pursuant to this Agreement. 3 . Provider shall maintain •etailed records and receipts of all services and other expenditures provided directly and solely pursuant to Cit ' s fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement, and shall ake such records and receipts available to City for inspection and copying upon reasonable notice. 4 . The Provider shall report pro•ram activities to City on a quarterly basis, to the extent possible without violating the confidentiality of the clients . 5 . The Provider shall prov'de appropriate case management services including but not limited to the continuous evaluation of client progress which leads to re-assessment and the development of new service plans, coordination of services, or other disposition. 6 . The Provider shall compl with any and all applicable labor standards imposed by all Local, State, and Federal regulatory authorities . 7 . Provider agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, se ., age, disability, or handicapped status or religion be excl ded from participating in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any service, •rogram, or activities -2- funded with any portion of the funds received by the Provider under this Agreement. 8 . City shall have the right t• cancel this Agreement by written notice to the Provider, at -ny time, in City' s sole and absolute judgment that the Provide has failed to perform, in City' s sole judgment, in a timely ashion, any obligation of the Provider under this Agreement. Such written notice from City to the Provider shall be eff -ctive on the first day of the month immediately following the mailing of the written notice as provided hereafter, as of wh ch first of the month, in such event, City shall have no f rther obligation under this Agreement, whether for the .ayment of money or otherwise. Provider shall have the sa e right to cancel this Contract by the giving of such written notice, to be effective in the same fashion, on the first day of the month immediately following the mailing of the notice. 9 . This Agreement shall terminat- on December 31, 1997 , unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. 10 . The Provider expressly agree- to defend, indemnify and hold City, as well as City' s their agents, employees, and assigns, harmless against any or all claims ( 1) for bodily injuries ( including mental health njuries or emotional distress) and property damage, or -ny claim, whatsoever, arising out of any services provided by Provider under this Contract and any action taken by Pro ider pursuant to this Contract; (2 ) for violations of rights .f privacy; ( 3) for any liability alleged to have resulte. from negligence of -3- Provider; (4) willful acts of omi-sions of Provider in providing or failing to provide sery ce on behalf of City, whether pursuant to this Contract sr otherwise; (5) for contractual liability; and (6) workman' - compensation claims of Provider' s employees . The Provider shall procure and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement instil ance for comprehensive general liability insurance and bodily injury liability limits (including coverage for mental injury -nd emotional distress) , not less than One Million Dollars ($1, 100,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2, 000,000) aggregate insuring the Provider and City, and their officers, employees, and any volunteer while acting on behalf of the same, against any liability set forth in paragraph A, w'th companies having at least an "A" rating in the Best Guide. Provider shall provide certificates of insurance to City fo all policies . Such certificates shall state, specifically that 10 days advance notice shall be given to City in the event of cancellation, for whatever reason, of said policies . 11 . The Provider shall promptly r:fund to the Purchaser: a. Any payments received by the Provider as a result of any material misrepres-ntation or fraud contained in any statements, written or oral, made by the Provider or any of its agel ts, employees, or subcontractors to City. Provider acknowledges that payment is made under this Contr. ct dependent also upon the proper qualifications of Provider' s staff -4- and employees . Material misrepresentation shall include, but not be limited to, ' he qualifications of Provider, employees, staff, and their agents . In addition, material misrepresenta ion shall also include the failure by Prov'der to perform reasonable quality of service wh ch is determined subsequent to payment of Provider' s fee. b. If at any time, pursuant o this paragraph, Provider owes a refund to City, City may set off same from any monies otherwise •ue from City to Provider hereunder, in City' s sole judgment. c. City shall be entitle.; to all other remedies which may be available by law. 12 . The terms of this agreement -hall be severable. In the event any of the terms or provision. of this agreement are found to be void or otherwise unenforc?able, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full for e and effect. CIT IF LGIN REN ADDICTION -OUNSELING ' CES �R By ' / � a By '41 'U itigAvitly Robe t 0. Malm Interim City Manager rxecu•i = Director Attest: / 97L-116-1, Dolonna Mecum City Clerk -5- EXHIBIT A Renz Addiction Counseling Cel ter (or Renz Center) agrees to provide treatment services o individuals who are determined to be a problem or comp lsive gambler. These services may include, but may not be limited to, individual assessment, individual counseling, grou. counseling and family counseling. Family and/or additional significant others may also receive family counseling. Renz Addiction Counseling C-nter also agrees to provide educational presentations to v:rious community groups designed to prevent compulsive gambling Renz Addiction Counseling Ce ter agrees to provide quarterly reports to the City regardin. the treatment services and the prevention activities provided •y Renz Center staff. -6- Renz Addiction Counseling Center 41) 80 S.Grove Avenue • Elgin, IL 60120 (847)697-5565 • FAX(847) 697-5583 • TDD (847)742-0242 December 6, 1996 Robert Gilliam Elgin City Council 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 Dear Mr. Gilliam: The Renz Addiction Counseling Center and The City of Elgin are coming to the end of the contract for Community Based Gambling Treatment and Prevention. The end of the contract period is December 31, 1996. I have enclosed a detailed report of the activities that Renz has provided over the past _1 months (January 1, 1996-November 30, 1996) and have also prepared a modest proposal for your attention and consideration for funding in 1997. I am pleased to report that our treatment services to the problem gambler and educational services to the general public was very well received this year. We feel that we have made a significant impact in the areas that are outlined below and specifically listed later: 1. Individual treatment and intervention services for Elgin and Elgin area residents. 2. Our outreach efforts to provide educational/prevention services have been in demand by various community organizations. 3. Our training programs established for agency staff have been successful and have resulted in additional staff resources in this clinical area and ultimately results in a more cost-effective treatment and prevention program. In October of this year, I succeeded Dr. Joseph Rosenfeld as the Executive Director of The Renz Center. In reviewing this program I was impressed with the cooperative efforts between the City of Elgin and Renz. This is a unique mutual commitment to provide services to a small but very troubled population who cannot achieve any balance with what is a normal recreational outlet for most people. Last year our grant request was approved for $49,100.00. This year our request is $29,600.00. We will be able to provide the same amount of services for 40% less funding. Our initial start-up costs have been eliminated and a number of our counseling staff have undergone special training this past year. This translates into a reduced need in training and the ability to have several staff members fit problem gambler clients into their existing caseloads. Please review the enclosed materials and contact me if you have questions. Thank you for your consideration. S'icerely, V rry '1ogmo, MA, CADC xecutive Director Funded in part by the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, the United Way of Elgin,Tri-Village United Way,Dundee Township United Way, St.Charles United Way,United Way of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates,Hanover Township Mental Health Board, the City of St.Charles Mental Health Board and Elgin Township. I COMMUNITY BASED GAMBLING TREAT o NT AND PREVENTION The Renz Addiction Counseling Center does not take a is•sition on gambling. Gambling is omni-present in our society and it is likely that this will c•ntinue. We are only concerned with the problem or compulsive gambler who continues to gambi e in spite of huge personal and social consequences. There are individuals who become consu ed by gambling and in this way are like a drug addict. Gambling becomes all inclusive in the' lives. National epidemiological data suggests from 2-4% of all gamblers become problem gam• ers. Compulsive gambling, like any other addiction, is a very treatable illness and it is the mi ion of this program to provide low- cost effective prevention and/or treatment services to poten 'al or primary problem gamblers and their families. 1996 RESULTS Funds expended in 1996 by the City of Elgin allowed Ren, Center to provide hundreds of hours of direct treatment services to the forty one clients who •ought treatment. The program also delivered educational and prevention services to 24 com unity organizations and an overall audience of well over a 1,000 people. Five more educatio al presentations are planned for this month, as well as one in January 1997. In addition, staff h:ve been interviewed by a local radio station (2 times) and by WGN television. In all of our c•ntacts to the community and in our brochure that describes this service it is announced that th- City of Elgin has been the funding agent for our compulsive gambling prevention and treatm:nt services. As was stated, Renz counselors provided direct care f• 41 individuals and at times their families. Of these 41 cases, 21 are from the city of Elg . Seven hundred and ninety (790) direct treatment hours were provided to the 41 clients. 01 these 41, 27 were registered clients and 14 were unregistered. These 14 are individuals who r= -ived two hours or less of treatment services and did not continue with services. They we e successful interventions, referred elsewhere for more intensive treatment or they did of follow through with treatment recommendations. Of the 27 registered clients, the 1,ngth of stay ranged from several counseling sessions to a number of individuals being seen on an ongoing basis for six months or more. The attached statistics on the 27 individuals r-veal some very interesting details. Please review and it will become apparent that these indivi•uals represent a diverse group-male, female, poor, financially well off, young, and middle age. (Please see attachments A,B) TREATMENT SERVICES Treatment for compulsive gambling is complex and multi- aceted and involves overcoming the denial, establishing abstinence, identifying factors in a patent's life that predispose him/her to problem gambling, reestablishing a budget and paying •ff debts, preventing relapse, and • restringing normal family functioning. Didactic interventi•ns, group, and individual and family counseling may all be the treatment of choice. The d'• .ctic stage helps chip away at the patient's denial and also helps improve living skills such as proper money management. The individual treatment deals with the underlying issues tha drive the compulsive nature of the gambling. The groups modality provides an effective way to knock down the wall of resistance and denial and also provides acceptance as well as lessons on how to live an abstinent lifestyle from those who are demonstrating success. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION Our educational and prevention efforts in 1997, if fundin: is approved, would continue to be directed at the general public with a special emphasis on r:.ching adolescents. Adolescents are especially vulnerable and develop into compulsive gambl:rs at three times the rate of adults. Public education will include lectures on the signs and sy ptoms of compulsive gambling and intervention techniques for those such as; family memb rs, friends or employers, who are concerned about a problem gambler's behavior. For adol cents, these presentations will also take place at schools and with youth groups. A second focus will be designed to move more potential patients into treatment by targeting outreach efforts to specific potential referral sources. C snsumer credit counseling services, employee assistance programs, the state supported 1-800 GAMBLER Hotline, and the court system will all be approached by Renz staff. Intervention methods will be employed that will focus on moving the compulsive gambler into treatment • d/or enabling those who care about the gambler to take positive steps for themselves should the gambler continue to resist treatment options. Based on the first year of operation, we feel there is a def le need to continue these services. It is unfortunate an activity entertaining for the majority o people can have such a devastating effect on others. However, compulsive gambling is trea • Ile and the negative experiences of problem gambling can be reversed over time. We look fo and to a second year of operation. We believe the program has gathered momentum over th; past 11 months, has become cost- effective and is an important service in the Fox Valley. % ATTACHMENT A RENZ ADDICTION COUNSEL I G CENTER Gambling Program Stat ics January 1, 1996 through Novem er 30, 1996 Registered Clients* ADMISSIONS: 27 CITY OF RESIDENCE: SEX: AGE: Elgin 11 Male 16 Under 17 0 South Elgin 4 Female 11 18 - 22 3 Hanover Park 1 23 - 34 5 Dundee 1 35 - 44 8 St. Charles 2 45 - 59 10 Geneva 2 60 and older 1 Batavia 1 Crystal Lake 2 Lake Zurich 1 Sleepy Hollow 2 RACE: ANNUAL INCOME: FAMILY INCOME: White 21 Under 10,000 3 Under 10,000 3 African Amer. 2 10,000 - 20,000 6 10,000 - 20,000 3 Latino 1 21,000 - 30,000 5 21,000 - 30,000 4 Other 3 31,000 - 40,000 8 31,000 - 40,000 2 41,000 - 50,000 0 41,000 - 50,000 7 51,000 - 75,000 2 51,000 - 75,000 2 76,000 - 100,000+ 2 76,000 - 100,000 2 101,000 - 125,000 1 126,000 - 170,000 1 400,000 2 EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: NUMBER OF ARRFS S: REASON FOR TREATMENT: Under 12 years 2 None 17 Financial 15 12 - 14 years 19 1 3 Family 7 15 - 16 years 3 2 2 Employer 1 16 yrs. and over 3 3 2 Depression 1 4 1 Physical Danger 1 5 1 Legal Problems 3 6 1 Court referred 1 TYPE OF GAMBLING: LOCATION: AMOUNT OF DEBT: Lottery/pull tabs 7 Casinos 2 None 3 Bingo 0 Riverboats 15 Under 10,000 12 Slots 6 Retail Lottery Locations 3 10,000 - 25,000 2 Card games of skill 6 Race Track 2 26,000 - 50,000 2 Video Poker 1 Off Track Betting 1 51,000 - 75,000 3 Sports betting 1 Workplace 1 126,000 - 100,000 4 Race Track 2 Over 150,000 1 Off track betting 1 AMOUNT OF LOSS: CLIENT FEE AT REN.: None 2 Under $10 9 Under 10,000 1 $10 - $19 10 10,000 - 25,000 7 20 - 29 2 26,000 - 50,000 4 30 - 39 2 76,000 - 100,000 3 40 - 49 0 101,000 - 125,000 2 50 - 59 0 126,000 - 150,000 2 60 - 69 0 Over 150,000 2 70 - 75 4 Undetermined 3 * Statistics do not include services for unregistered die ts. Of the 14 unregistered clients, 10 were from the City of Elgin.