HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-146 Resolution No. 02-146
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH
THE CHILDREN' S HOME AND AID SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, Interim City Manager, be and is
hereby authorized and directed to execute a Service Contract
Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Children' s Home
and Aid Society of Illinois for a domestic violence prevention
program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: April 24 , 2002
Adopted: April 24 , 2002
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 10th day of April ,2002,by and between the
City of Elgin,Illinois,a Municipal Corporation(hereinafter referred to as"City"),and the Children's Home
and Aid Society of Illinois in Carpentersville,a not-for-profit corporation(hereinafter referred to as
"CHASI")for the provision of case management services designed to address the needs of children and
families who have been affected by domestic violence.
WHEREAS,City has determined that domestic violence is a serious social problem,which adversely
impacts families and places children at higher risk for abuse and neglect. The parties hereto have entered
into this collaborative effort in order to achieve a number of outcomes including the reduction of violence
toward children and adults.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. CHASI shall provide case management interventions(as defined in the following paragraph#2)for
children and families impacted by domestic violence that have been referred by the City and approved/
opened for services by the Department of children and Family Services(DCFS). The case manager
shall have responsibility for 2 cases at any given time and a maximum of 8 cases over a 12 month
period.
2. CHASI shall provide a full range of case management services for referred clients including
assessment and service planning,individual and family counseling,advocacy,and linkage to other
community resources. Services shall also include referrals and contacts with medical providers,
substance abuse treatment programs,and long-term counseling programs as needed. The case manager
will meet with families face to face on average weekly and more frequently as warranted.
3. CHASI case manager and/or supervisor will meet with collaborative partners on a monthly basis to
coordinate service planning and to address any policy or procedural issues that may be presenting
barriers to successful client/program outcomes. Collaborative partners are those agencies involved in
the"EFVERT"program and other community service agencies in which the family shall be involved
with.
4. CHASI Supervisor will oversee the delivery of services and provide weekly-formalized supervision
along with informal case consultation on an ongoing basis with the designated CHASI case manager.
The supervisor will assess and address CHASI staff training issues including the need for education in
the areas of domestic violence,child welfare laws and policy,safety,substance abuse and mental
health. CHASI staff will be knowledgeable in crisis intervention,stress management,risk assessment,
assessment and goal setting,communication skills;anger management;problem solving;referral
strategies and termination issues.
• 5. CHASI will maintain a file for each client admitted to the program and documentation requirements
shall include completion of a comprehensive assessment,Child Endangerment Risk Assessment
Protocol(CERAP),service plans;case notes regarding all contacts with each family member,courts
and other service providers;and a discharge summary upon termination with the program. If unusual
incidents occur,hotline reports to DCFS will be initiated immediately and unusual incident forms will
be completed.
6. CHASI Supervisor will submit a quarterly report to the City of Elgin with client and program
outcomes. A financial statement will be attached to the report.
7. CHASI will receive reimbursement from the City of Elgin,Illinois for services at a rate of$7,500.00
within 30 days following the receipt of each quarterly report and financial statement. The total amount
of reimbursement for the 12-month period will be$30,000.00
8. CHASI agrees that no person shall,on the grounds of race,color,national origin,sex,age,disability
handicapped status or religion be excluded from participating in,or be denied benefits of,or be
subjected to discrimination under any service,program,or activities funded with any portion of the •
funds received by CHASI under this Agreement.
9. The City or CHASI shall have the right to cancel this Agreement providing 30 days written
notification.
10. The Agreement shall terminate on June 30,2002,unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.
11. The terms of this Agreement shall be severable. In the event any of the terms or provisions of this
agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason,the remainder of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
12. This Agreement shall not be constructed so as to create a partnership,joint venture,employment or
other agency relationship of any kind between the parties hereto.
13. This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the
enforcement of any rights on the resolution of any disputes arises out of or in connection with this
Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County Illinois.
14. In the event of breach by CHASI or termination of the Agreement for any reason,CHASI shall refund
to Cityanyunused funds paid by City on a pro rata basis,and City shall not be liable to CHASI for any
further reimbursements or other payments.
Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois City of Elgin
By
Nancy . Ronqui City angel
President/CEO