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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-131 Adm •esolution No. 99-131 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE C•NTRACT WITH THE RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTDR FOR THE PROBLEM AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLI G PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 0 THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby aut orized and directed to execute a Service Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Renz Addiction Counseling Center for services of the Problem and Compulsive Gambling Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by eference. s/ Ed Sc ock Ed Schock Mayor Presented: April 28, 1999 Adopted: April 28, 1999 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk SERVICE CONTRACT nnTHIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 21 day of /10.01 , 1999 , by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred 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 Problem 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 of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the -ufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties h:-reto hereby agree as follows : 1 . Provider shall furnish City reasonably competent professional treatment and educationa services for a period beginning on the date of the agreement and ending December 31, 1999, which services are more pa ticularly described in Exhibit "A" , which is attached hereto .nd made a part hereof . 2 . City shall pay to Provider he sum of $24, 900 . 00 for the term of this contract in two in-tallments of $12,450 . 00 • payable by April 30, 1999 and August 1, 1999 . Payments shall be made upon written request from the Provider. Provider shall not be entitled to any payment in excess of said $24 ,900 pursuant to this Agreement. 3 . Provider shall maintain •etailed records and receipts of all services and other expenditures provided directly and solely pursuant to City s fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement, and shall ake such records and receipts available to City for inspe•tion and copying upon reasonable notice. 4 . The Provider shall report pro•ram activities to City to the extent possible without violat ng the confidentiality of the clients . The Provider shall r:port to the City twice during the year: ( 1) Mid-Year Report -hall be provided on or before June 30, 1999 ; (2) Year-End R:port shall be provided for the period October 1, 1998 throug, September 30, 1999 on or before October 15, 1999 . 5 . The Provider shall provide 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 dis•osition. 6 . The Provider shall compl, with any and all applicable labor standards imposed b all Local, State, and Federal regulatory authorities . 7 . Provider agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, s=x, age, disability, or -2- • handicapped status or religion be excluded from participating in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any service, program, or activities funded with any portion of the funds r ceived by the Provider under this Agreement. 8 . City shall have the right t cancel this Agreement by written notice to the Provider, at a y time, in City' s sole and absolute judgment that the Provider 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 payment 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 sof the month immediately following the mailing of the notice. 9 . This Agreement shall termina' e on December 31, 1999 , unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. 10 . The Provider expressly agrees to defend, indemnify and hold City, as well as City' s thei agents, employees, and assigns, harmless against any or all claims ( 1) for bodily injuries ( including mental health injuries or emotional distress) and property damage, or any claim, whatsoever, arising out of any services provided by Provider under this _3_ 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 resulted from negligence of Provider; (4 ) willful acts of omis ions of Provider in providing or failing to provide servi a on behalf of City, whether pursuant to this Contract ol otherwise; (5) for contractual liability; and ( 6) workman' s compensation claims of Provider' s employees. The Provider shall procure and aintain at all times during the term of this Agreement insu 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, 00,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2 ,000,000) aggregate insuring the Provider and City, and their office s, 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 for all policies. Such certificates shall state, specificall , 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 refund to the Purchaser: a. Any payments received b the Provider as a result of any material misrepre-entation or fraud contained in any statements, wri ten or oral, made by the Provider or any of its ag-nts, employees, or -4- I subcontractors to City. Provider acknowledges that payment is made under this Contrat dependent also upon the proper qualifications of, Provider' s staff and employees . Material misrepkesentation 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 which is determined subsequent to payment of Provider' fee. b. If at any time, pursuant to this paragraph, Provider owes a refund to City, City may set off same from any monies otherwise due 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 provisio s of this agreement are found to be void or otherwise unenfor.eable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full for e and effect. CITY OF-1ELGIN ADDICT 'ON COUNSELING EN R By ( BY `� / IV Joy e Arker �` City Manager rxecr 've Dire or Attest: ` / /1.\C-tfAii----- Dolonna Mecum City Clerk -5- EXHIBIT A Renz Addiction Counseling Ceter (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 Center also agrees to provide educational presentations to various 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- ( E) '(M OF E-4 `' ,! — City of Elgin Agenda Item No. April 5, 1999 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Co ncil FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreement wi h Renz Addiction Counseling Center PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to pr.vide information to the Mayor and members of the City Cou cil to consider a Purchase of Service Agreement with 'he Renz Addiction Counseling Center for support of the Comm nity Based Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention Progra . BACKGROUND Since 1996, the City has sponsored the Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention Program administered by the Renz Addiction Counseling Center. The progr-m seeks to address gambling problems in three primary ways : ) provide assessment and early intervention of compulsive gamb ing; 2) treatment of compulsive gamblers with individual and group counseling; and 3) Outreach efforts to educate the grneral public about compulsive and problem gambling. As part of the 1999 Budget, the Renz 'addiction Counseling Center requested $24, 900 to support t e program. Funds expended through the 1998 program provi.ed for 587 hours of direct treatment to 32 clients . In -ddition, the Center evaluated 24 more individuals and successiully intervened with them or referred them to more intensive ureatment facilities . The program also delivered educational an. prevention services to 30 community organizations with an est mated total audience of over 700 people . In addition, Renz has produced and distributed widely a brochure describing the service and has had contact with local media regarding tie program. Attached is the 1999 funding request and program r-port for 1998 . The attached draft agreement provides for support of the program at the requested $24 , 900 amo nt . Treatment and prevention/outreach efforts would continu- as implemented over the previous two years . Renz would re.ort program activity and results twice during the year. Purchase of Service Agreement/Renz April 5, 1999 Page 2 COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED The proposed agreement was drafted in conjunction with Renz Addiction Counseling Center. FINANCIAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are available for the .24, 900 Purchase of Services Agreement which are budgeted in the Riverboat Fund account number 275-0000-791 . 80-05 . EGAL IMPACT w None . ALTERNATIVES The City Council could approve the agreem:nt as drafted, edit the agreement or decline to provide supp.rt to the Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention program. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council .approve the Purchase of Service Agreement in the amount of $24 , 900 with the Renz Center to support the Community Based Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention program. All.ectfully submi ed, Ae a CV1^......., J� ce !. Parker City anager amp Attachments r "` Renz • Addiction NICounseling Center October 12, 1998 ADM INISTRATION The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor 80 South Grove Ave. Ci of Elgin Elgin,IL 60120 City g (847) 697-5565 150 Dexter Court Fax(847)697-5583 Elgin, IL 60120 OUTPATIENT OFFICES Dear Mayor Kelly: 211 W.Main St.#218 Carpentersville,IL 60110 The Cityof Elgin the Addiction Co nselingCenter are comingto the end (847) 428-3340 gn andRenz Fax(847)428-7751 of the contract for Community Based Gambl n. Treatment and Prevention. The contract ends December 31, 1998. As yo are aware, this program has been 76 South Grove Ave. funded for the past three years. I have enclo-ed a detailed report of activity since (aai)'742 3120 545 last year's report and have prepared a prop ti sal for you and the City Council's Fax(847) 742-3559 attention and consideration. r 7431 Astor Ave. I am pleased to report that the treatment sery ces to the problem gambler and that Hanover Park,IL 60103 education andprevention services to the :eneral public continue to be well (630) 837�a45 Fax(630)837-6901 received. We have provided these services d ing the last year and would like to again provide them in 1999: 309 Walnut St. St.Charles,IL 60174 (630) 513-6886 • Assessment and early interve s ion of compulsive gambling Fax(630) 513.6892 • Treating compulsive gambler• with individual, group, and when Passage Program appropriate, family counselin: 80 South Grove Ave. Elgin,IL 60120 (847) 888-8315 • Outreach efforts to educate th- general public about problem and Fax(847)697.5685 compulsive gambling PREVENTION OFFICES This prevention and treatment grant is truly • i unique effort on the part of the City 575 C Tollgate Rd. and a community-based agency to educate e public and to treat compulsive Elgin,47IL -1223 gamblers. This has been a mutual commitme�tt toprovide an appropriate level of (847) 697-1221 Fax(847)697-2719 service to a small, but very troubled population. These individuals cannot achieve any balance with what is a normal recreationa outlet for the vast majority of people 7431 Astor Ave. who choose to gamble. Hanover Park,IL 60103 (630) 837-6445 Fax(630)837.6901 Interestingly, the number of treatment cases • e very consistent with the past two years. There was a slightly higher number of treatment hours this year than in the past. In addition, there was an increase in th number of unregistered clients this past year. 'r�. i The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor City of Elgin Page 2. We are respectfully requesting $24,900.00 to fund this progr. I in 1999. Please review the enclosed materials and feel free to contact i.e if you have questions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jerry Skogmo Executive Director cc: Eric Stuckey, Assistant City Manager Terry Gavin, Councilman Robert Gilliam, Councilman Ed Schock, Councilman John Walters, Councilman Marie Yearman, Councilwoman eig.k COMMUNITY BASED GAMBLING TREATM NT AND PREVENTION The Renz Addiction Counseling Center does not take a posit on on gambling. Gambling is omni- present in our society and it is likely that this will continue nabated for some time to come. We are only concerned with the problem or compulsive gamble who continues to gamble in spite of huge personal and social consequences. There are individual. who become consumed by gambling and in this way are like a drug addict. Gambling becomes all inclusive in their lives. It exacts a heavy toll on individuals and their families. Also, statistic point to increased criminal behavior as an effort to pay off a mounting debt. National epidemiol o gical data suggests from 2-4% of all gamblers become problem gamblers. Compulsive gambling, like any other addiction, is a very treatable illness and it is the mission of this program to p ovide low-cost effective prevention and/or treatment services to potential or primary problem g: sblers and their families. OCTOBER 1 1997 TO SEPTEMBER 30 1998 RESULT` Funds expended in 1998 by the City of Elgin allowed Renz I enter to provide almost six hundred hours of direct treatment services to the thirty-two clients ho sought treatment. The program also delivered educational and prevention services to over 0 community organizations and an �* overall audience of about 700 people. In addition, for the 2' , ear,program staff were interviewed by a local radio station and newspaper. In all of our co s tacts to the community, and in our brochure that describes this service, it is announced that the City of Elgin has been the funding agent for our compulsive gambling prevention and treatme i t services. Renz Center counselors provided direct clinical ongoing treatment to 32 individuals. This accounted for 587 treatment hours or an average of about 18 s ours per client. Approximately 45% of this time, or 265 hours, involved residents of Elgin or South Elgin. In addition to the 32 registered clients, Renz staff had c o ntact with 24 unregistered clients. Unregistered clients are individuals who received less th• s four hours of service and did not continue with treatment. These were successful interve lions, referrals for more intensive treatment facilities, information calls about problem gam ling, or those who did not follow through with outpatient treatment recommendations. T u e number of unregistered clients, increased from 9 at last year's reporting period (10 months to 24 for the past 12 months. The attached statistics reveal some interesting details about u s e 32 individuals who are registered treatment clients. For instance, 18 clients had$10,000 or mare of gambling loss and 4 clients had over$76,000. Also, it is interesting to note that 20 of the 32 clients were between the ages of 35- 44. This compares to 6 clients in this age bracket at our 1. report. While we do not know the reasons for this discrepancy, we will be attempting to e amine our records to see if this is becoming a general trend and if so, direct our prevention e' orts accordingly. DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT SERVICES Treatment for compulsive gambling is complex and multi-f ceted and involves overcoming the denial, establishing abstinence, identifying factors in a pati nt's life that predispose him/her to problem gambling, reestablishing a budget and paying ff debts, preventing relapse, and restraining normal family functioning. Didactic interventio , group, and individual and family counseling may all be the treatment of choice. The didactic tage helps chip away at the patient's denial and also helps improve living skills such as proper oney management. The individual treatment deals with the underlying issues that drive the corn•ulsive nature of the gambling. The group modality provides an effective way to knock down the all of resistance and denial and also provides acceptance as well as lessons on how to live an a•stinent lifestyle from those who are demonstrating success. This can be a powerful influence an', when the group is led by a skilled counselor and given sufficient motivation for change, the •dividuals usually make significant strides towards resolving their problem. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION Our educational and prevention efforts in 1999, if fundin is approved, would continue to be directed at the general public and we would review the gam H ling prevention literature, as well as our own statistics, to determine groups more likely to be at r'.k for compulsive gambling. Public education will include lectures on the signs and symp oms 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 adolesc nts,these presentations will continue to take place at schools and at various youth groups. For ad lts, presentations take place at health fairs, service clubs, religious organizations, employer sites and health care provider locations. A second focus will be designed to move more potential pa ients into treatment by continuing to target outreach efforts to specific potential referral sources. onsumer credit counseling services, employee assistance programs, the state supported 1-800 GAMBLER Hotline, and the court system will continue to be approached by Renz staff. In ad•ition, special efforts are being made to ascertain to what extent, if any, a gambling problem exists with other Renz clients who seemingly come for treatment of drug abuse. The evidence hows that a relatively high percentage of these clients have a co-existing gambling problem, as we 1. Also, intervention methods will be employed that will focus on moving the compulsive gamble into treatment and/or enabling those who care about the gambler to take positive steps for the •elves should the gambler continue to resist treatment options. Based on nearly three years of operation, we feel there is a definite need to continue these services. It is unfortunate an activity entertaining for the majority of people can have such a devastating effect on others. However, compulsive g. bling is treatable and the negative experiences of problem gambling can be reversed over t. e. We look forward to a fourth year of operation. We believe the program has proven to be a quality treatment service, is cost- effective, and is an important service for Elgin residents as well as residents in neighboring communities who are severely affected by this problem. RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER Gambling Program Statist cs October 1, 1997 through Septemb r 30, 1998 ACTIVE CLIENTS: 32 CITY OF RESIDENCE: SEX: AGE: Carpentersville 2 Male 23 Under 17 0 Dundee 2 Female 9 18 - 22 2 Elgin/So. Elgin 10 23 - 34 4 Geneva 4 35 - 44 20 L.I.T.H. 2 45 - 59 6 McHenry 1 Mt. Prospect 1 Palatine 1 Schaumburg 5 St. Charles 2 Streamwood 1 Sycamore 1 RACE: ANNUAL INCOME: FAMILY INCOME: African American 2 Under 10,000 1 ' Under 10,000 10 Latino 3 10,000 -20,000 . 10,000 - 20,000 6 Other 3 21,000 - 30,000 P 21,000 - 30,000 2 White 24 31,000 -40,000 • 31,000 -40,000 0 41,000 - 50,000 • 41,000 - 50,000 4 51,000 - 75,000 • 51,000 - 75,000 4 76,000 - 100,000+ 3 76,000 - 100,000 1 101,000 - 125,000 5 EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: # OF ARRESTS: REASON FOR TREATMENT: Under 12 years 7 No arrests 14 Financial 14 12 - 14 years 16 1 arrest 9 Family 8 15- 16 years 5 2 arrests 4 Employer 1 16 yrs. and over 5 3 arrests 1 Depression 5 5 arrests 1 Legal Problems 2 6 arrests 1 Criminal Justice 2 '"` 10+ arrests 2 • TYPE OF GAMBLING: LOCATION: AMOUNT OF DEBT: None 2 None 3 None 6 Slots 6 Casinos • 5 Under 10,000 8 Card games 10 Riverboats 10 10,000 - 25,000 10 Sports betting 2 Off Track Betting 7 26,000 - 50,000 4 Stocks.Options,Commodities 1 Bookie 3 51,000 - 75,000 2 Games of Chance 2 On Line Computer 2 Over 150,000 2 Race Track 9 Race Tracks 2 • AMOUNT OF LOSS: None 11 Under 10,000 3 10,000 - 25,000 3 26,000 - 50,000 10 51,000 - 75,000 1 76,000 - 100,000 3 126,000 - 150,000 1 From October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, T e Renz Center staff delivered 587.25 hours of service to the Gambling Program. Th: communities of Elgin and South Elgin received 264.75 of those service hours. r r• RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELIN I CENTER PROBLEM AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLING PROGRAM BUDGET Calendar Year 1999 Personnel Expenses 50% of FTE Counselor 14,700 3% of FTE Clinical Director 1,300 1.5% of FTE Executive Director 1,000 2% of FTE Accountant 900 2% of FTE Secretary 600 15% Fringe Benefits 2.200 (does not include health, other insurance) Total Personnel Expenses 20,700 Program Expenses Training 600 Advertising 700 Professional liability insurance 600 Office Equipment and telephone expenses 650 Educational supplies 750 Office supplies and postage 700 Mileage 100 Miscellaneous Expenses 100 Total Program Expenses 4200 TOTAL EXPENSES $24,900