98-33 Resolution No. 98-33
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
THE RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized 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 reference.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: February 11, 1998
Adopted: February 11, 1998
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
SERVICE CONTRACT
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this --)C- t'day
of February, 1998, 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 (hereinafter 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 destructive not only to the
individuals directly affected by such behavior, but which is
also generally detrimental to the general safety and welfare of
the citizens of City; and
WHEREAS, Provider provides prevention, outreach and
treatment services for compulsive gambling;
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 . Provider shall furnish City reasonably competent
professional treatment and educational services for a period
beginning on the date of the agreement and ending December 31,
1998, which services are more particularly described in Exhibit
"A" , which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2 . City shall pay to Provider the sum of $24,200 .00 for
the term of this contract in two installments of $12, 100 .00
payable by February 20, 1998 and July 15, 1998 . Payments shall
be made upon written request from the Provider. Provider shall
not be entitled to any payment in excess of said $24,200
pursuant to this Agreement.
3 . Provider shall maintain detailed 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 make such records and receipts available
to City for inspection and copying upon reasonable notice.
4 . The Provider shall report program activities to City
to the extent possible without violating the confidentiality of
the clients . The Provider shall report to the City twice
during the year: ( 1) Mid-Year Report shall be provided on or
before April 30, 1998; (2) Year-End Report shall be provided
for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 on or
before October 15, 1998 .
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 disposition.
6 . The Provider shall comply 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, sex, age, disability, or
handicapped status or religion be excluded from participating
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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 received by the Provider under
this Agreement.
8 . City shall have the right to cancel this Agreement by
written notice to the Provider, at any time, in City' s sole and
absolute judgment that the Provider has failed to perform, in
City's sole judgment, in a timely fashion, any obligation of
the Provider under this Agreement. Such written notice from
City to the Provider shall be effective on the first day of the
month immediately following the mailing of the written notice
as provided hereafter, as of which first of the month, in such
event, City shall have no further obligation under this
Agreement, whether for the payment of money or otherwise.
Provider shall have the same 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 terminate on December 31, 1998,
unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.
10 . The Provider expressly agrees 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 injuries or emotional
distress) and property damage, or any claim, whatsoever,
arising out of any services provided by Provider under this
Contract and any action taken by Provider pursuant to this
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Contract; (2 ) for violations of rights of privacy; (3) for any
liability alleged to have resulted from negligence of Provider;
(4) willful acts of omissions of Provider in providing or
failing to provide service on behalf of City, whether pursuant
to this Contract or otherwise; (5) for contractual liability;
and (6) workman' s compensation claims of Provider' s employees .
The Provider shall procure and maintain at all times
during the term of this Agreement insurance for comprehensive
general liability insurance and bodily injury liability limits
(including coverage for mental injury and emotional distress) ,
not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) 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, with 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, 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 refund to the Purchaser:
a. Any payments received by the Provider as a
result of any material misrepresentation or fraud
contained in any statements, written or oral, made by
the Provider or any of its agents, employees, or
subcontractors to City. Provider acknowledges that
payment is made under this Contract dependent also
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upon the proper qualifications of Provider' s staff
and employees . Material misrepresentation shall
include, but not be limited to, the qualifications of
Provider, employees, staff, and their agents . In
addition, material misrepresentation shall also
include the failure by Provider to perform reasonable
quality of service which is determined subsequent to
payment of Provider' s 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 entitled to all other remedies
which may be available by law.
12 . The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In
the event any of the terms or provisions of this agreement are
found to be void or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of
this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF ELGIN RE► ADDICT 0 COUNSELING
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By` �,��.�/,_ . . '� -- By m�armi
J'ce '. Parker
City Manager Dxecu ' e Dir-ctor
Attest:,
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Dolonna Mecum
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Renz Addiction Counseling Center (or Renz Center)
agrees to provide treatment services to individuals who are
determined to be a problem or compulsive gambler. These
services may include, but may not be limited to, individual
assessment, individual counseling, group 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 Center agrees to provide
quarterly reports to the City regarding the treatment services
and the prevention activities provided by Renz Center staff.
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`' �"""° y" Agenda Item No.
At — CIty of Elgin
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January 16, 1998
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreement with
Renz Addiction Counseling Center
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to
the Mayor and members of the City Council to consider a
Purchase of Service Agreement with the Renz Addiction
Counseling Center for support of the Community Based Gambling
Addiction Treatment and Prevention Program.
BACKGROUND
elk Since 1996, the City has sponsored the Gambling Addiction
Treatment and Prevention program administered by the Renz
Addiction Counseling Center. The program seeks to address
gambling problems in three primary ways : 1) provide assessment
and early intervention of compulsive gambling; 2) treatment of
compulsive gamblers with individual and grdup counseling; and
3) Outreach efforts to educate the general public about
compulsive and problem gambling.
The Renz Addiction Counseling Center has requested $24, 200 to
support the program in 1998, a reduction from the two previous
years (1997 - $29, 600; 1996 - $49, 100) . Funds expended
through the 1997 program provided for 475 hours of direct
treatment to 36 clients . The program also delivered
educational and prevention services to 18 community
organizations with an estimated total audience of over 500
people. In addition, Renz has produced and distributed widely
a brochure describing the service and ha$ had contact with
local media regarding the program. Attached is the 1998
funding request and program report for 1997 . Also attached is
a letter from Executive Director Jerry Skogmo addressing some
concerns raised regarding the Gambling Addiction program at a
City Council work session.
The attached draft agreement provides fpr support of the
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program at the requested $24, 200 amount. Treatment and
prevention/outreach efforts would continue as implemented over
the previous two years . Renz would report program activity
and results twice during the year.
Purchase of Service Agreement/Renz
January 16, 1998
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COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
The proposed agreement was drafted in conjunction with Renz
Executive Director, Jerry Skogmo.
pAk_FINANCIAL
IMPACT
Sufficient funds are available for the $24, 200 Purchase of
Services Agreement which are budgeted in the General Fund
special projects account (account number 010-6902-719 . 89-02) .
LEGAL IMPACT
\None .
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ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could approve the agreement as drafted, edit
the agreement or decline to provide support to the Gambling
Addiction Treatment and Prevention program.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Purchase
em. of Service Agreement with the Renz Center to support the
Community Based Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention
program.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric S. Stuckey
Budget Director/Public
Inforfnation Officer
j:z14_,rA-a
ce A. Parker
City Manager
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Attachments
Renz
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• Addiction
Counseling
Center
October 21, 1997
ADMINISTRATION The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor
80 South Grove Ave. City of Elgin ,
Elgin,IL 60120 150 Dexter Court
(847) 697-5565 El IL 60120
Fax(847) 697-5583 lam.
OUTPATIENT OFFICES Dear Mayor Kelly:
211 W.Main St.#2181The Cityof Elginand the Renz Addiction CounselingCenter are comingto the end
Carpentersville,fl 60110
(847) 428.3340 of the contract for Community Based Gambling Treatment and Prevention. The
Fax(847)428-7751 contract period ends December 31, 1997. As you know,this program has now
been funded for the last two years. I have enclosed a detailed report of activity
76 South Grove Ave. since last year's report and have prepared a modest proposal for your and the City
Elgin,IL 60120
(847) 742.3545 Council's attention and consideration in 1998.
Fax(847) 742-3559
rib' I am pleased to report that our treatment services to the problem gambler and
7431 Astor Ave. prevention and educational services to the general public was again very well
Hanover Park,It.60103
(630) 837-6445 received this year. We continue to make an impact on:
Fax(630)837-6901
Providing assessment and early intervention of compulsive
230 W.River Road gambling.
St.Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-6886
Fax(630) 513-6892 Treating compulsive gamblers with individual and group
counseling.
Passage Program
80 South Grove Ave. Continuingour outreach efforts to educate the general
Elgin,IL 60120
(847) 888-8315 public about compulsive and problem gambling.
Fax(847) 697-5685
This prevention and treatment grant is truly an unique effort on the part of the City
PREVENTION OFFICES and a community-based agency to combat compulsive gambling. This has been a
575 C Tollgate Rd. mutual commitment to provide services to a small, but very troubled, population
Elgin,IL 60123 who cannot achieve any balance with what is a normal recreational outlet for most
(847) 697-1221
Fax(847)697-2719 people. ,
7431 Astor Ave. This year our request is for $24,200, about a 20 percent decrease over last year's
Hanover Park,IL 60103 grant. Although we have seen approximately the same number of individuals in
(630) 837-6445 treatment this year, our total number of service hours have decreased. In addition,
rib.'
(630)837-6901
tE� the longer we continue to provide these services the more cost efficient we
Foxview Community Program become.
11 Oxford Road,#8
Carpentersville,IL 60110
(847) 428-1522
Fax(847)428-8679 . ,r,ie
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r' The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor
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October 21, 1997
Please review the enclosed materials. You should note that the reporting period for
this report is ten months. Last year's report covered an eleven month period of
time.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
/ h
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xecutive Director
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cc: City Council Members
Bob Maim
Eric Stuckey
COMMUNITY BASED GAMBLING TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
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The Renz Addiction Counseling Center does not take a position on gambling. Gambling is omni-
present in our society and it is likely that this will continue. We are only concerned with the
problem or compulsive gambler who continues to gamble in spite of huge personal and social
consequences. There are individuals who become consumed by gambling and in this way are like
a drug addict. Gambling becomes all inclusive in their lives. 'National epidemiological 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 provide low-cost
effective prevention and/or treatment services to potential or primary problem gamblers and their
families.
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DECEMBER 1. 1996 TO SEPTEMBER 30. 1997 RESULTS
Funds expended in 1997 by the City of Elgin allowed Renz Center to provide hundreds of hours
of direct treatment services to the thirty-six clients who sought treatment. The program also
delivered educational and prevention services to 18 community organizations and an overall
audience of well over 500 people. In addition,program staff interviewed with a local radio station
and newspaper. In all of our contacts 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 treatment services.
As was stated, Renz counselors provided direct care for 36 individuals and, at times, their
families. Of these 36 cases, 16 are from the city of Elgin. And, 27 were registered clients and
9 were unregistered. Unregistered clients are individuals who received eight hours or less of
treatment services and did not continue with services. They were successful interventions,
referred elsewhere for more intensive treatment or they did not follow through with treatment
recommendations. Of the 27 registered clients, the length 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 reveal some very interesting details. Please review and
it will become apparent that these individuals 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-faceted and involves overcoming the
denial, establishing abstinence, identifying factors in a patient's life that predispose him/her to
problem gambling, reestablishing a budget and paying off debts, preventing relapse, and
restringing normal family functioning. Didactic interventions, group, and individual and family
counseling may all be the treatment of choice. The didactic stage helps chip away at the patient's
denial and also helps improve living skills such as proper money management. The individual
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treatment deals with the underlying issues that drive the compulsive nature of the gambling. The
group 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. This can be a powerful influence and, when the group is led by a skilled
counselor and given sufficient motivation for change, the individuals usually make significant
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PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Our educational and prevention efforts in 1998, if funding is approved, would continue to be
directed at the general public with a special emphasis on reaching adolescents. Adolescents are
especially vulnerable and develop into compulsive gamblers at three times the rate of adults. In
the past year, we have had some success in informing teens about the consequences of problem
gambling. We aim to increase our efforts in the coming year. Public education will include
lectures on the signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling and intervention techniques for those
such as family members, friends, or employers who are concerned about a problem gambler's
behavior. For adolescents, these presentations will continue to take place at schools and at various
youth groups.
A second focus will be designed to move more potential patients into treatment by continuing to
target outreach efforts to specific potential referral sources. Consumer credit counseling services,
employee assistance programs, the state supported 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline, and the court
system will all be approached by Renz staff. In addition, specialeefforts 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 shows that a relatively high percentage of these
clients have a co-existing gambling problem, as well. Also, intervention methods will be
employed that will focus on moving the compulsive gambler into treatment and/or enabling those
who care about the gambler to take positive steps for themselves should the gambler continue to
resist treatment options.
Based on nearly two 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 gambling is treatable and the negative experiences of
problem gambling can be reversed over time. We look forward to a third year of operation. We
believe the program has gathered momentum over the past 21 Months, has become cost-effective,
and is an important service for Elgin residents, as well as residents in neighboring communities
who are severely affected by this problem.
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ATTACHMENT A
RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
Gambling Program Statistics
December 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997
CLIENTS SERVED: 27 Registered, 9 Unregistered OR 36 Total
REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED CLIENTS*:
CITY OF RESIDENCE: SEX:
Batavia 1 Male 22
Carol Stream 1 Female 14
Cary 1
Crystal Lake 2
Dundee 2
rah. Elgin 16
Geneva 2
Hanover Park 1
Hoffman Ests 2
Lake-in-the Hills 1
South Elgin 2
St. Charles 3
Winfield 1
Woodstock 1
REGISTERED CLIENTS:
AGE: RACE:
Under 17 0 White 23
18 - 22 0 African American 2
23 - 34 7 Latino 1
35 -44 6 Other 1
45 - 59 13
60 and older 1
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ANNUAL INCOME: FAMILY INCOME: EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
Under 10,000 .10 Under , 10,000 8 Under 12 years 2
10,000 - 20,000 4' 10,000- 20,000 3' 12 - 14 years 19 •
21,000 - 30,000 3 21,000 - 30,000 3, 15 - 16 years 5
31,000 -40,000 2 31,000 - 40,000 1 16 yrs. and over 1
41,000 - 50,000 1 41,000 - 50,000 5
51,000 - 75,000 4 51,000 - 75,000 1
76,000 - 100,000+ 3 76,000- 100,000 0
101,000 - 125,000 1
126,000 + 5
NUMBER OF ARRESTS: REASON FOR TREATMENT: TYPE OF GAMBLING:
None 14 Financial • 11 Lottery/pull tabs 3
One 5 Family Pressure 7 Bingo • 1
Two 3 Employer Pressure 3 Slots 6
Three 3 Depression 1 Card games of skill 4
row Four 0 Physical Danger 0 Video Poker 2
Five 0 Legal Problems Pending 2 Sports betting 6
Six 2 Criminal Justice 3 Race Track 2
Stocks,Commodities 1
Games of Chance 2
LOCATION: AMOUNT OF DEBT: AMOUNT OF LOSS:
Casinos 5 None 7 None 6
Riverboats 12 Under 10,000 6 Under 10,000 5
Retail Lottery Locations 3 10,000 - 25,000 4 10,000- 25,000 3
Race Track 2 26,000 - 50,000 0 26,000 - 50,000 3
Off Track Betting 1 51,000 - 75,000 4 51,000- 100,000 4
Workplace 1 76,000 - 125,000 3 101,000 - 150,000 3
Bookie 2 126,000 - 150,000 1 151,000-200,000 1
Church: Bingo 1 700,000 + over 2 600,000- 700,000 2
* City of residence and gender are included for all registered and unregistered clients.
r. Registered clients (usually those with more than eight hours Of service) are clients opened as
ongoing treatment cases and thus much more information is available on them.
ATTACHMENT B
Prevention and Education Presentations*
Dec. 5 Sherman Hospital Social Workers
Woodland Hospital Staff
Dec. 12 Kane County Probation
Elgin Kiwanis
Dec. 16 St. Joseph Hospital Staff- Workshop on Compulsive Gambling
Jan. 2 Department of Public Aid
Jan. 13 Elgin Mental Health Center Staff
Jan. 20 St. Joseph Hospital - Workshop on Teen Gambling
Feb. 7 U.S. Can Company Employees
esb► Feb. 10 Elgin Family Services Staff
March 7 St. Charles High School - Social Workers
June 4 Central Baptist Family Services
June 8 Gambling Anonymous Overview
June 11 Elgin Senior Services
June 19 First Baptist Church - Counseling Staff
Sept. 10 Rotary Club of Dundee
Sept. 22 Interview - Daily Herald
r*Reporting Period is from 12/1/96 - 9/30/97
RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
PROBLEM AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLING',PROGRAM BUDGET
Calendar Year 1998
Personnel Expenses
50% of FIE Counselor 14,500
3% of 1 1'E Clinical Director 1,300
1.5% of PTE Executive Director 1,000
2% of P 1'h Accountant 820
2% of 14-1:E Secretary 580•
15% Fringe Benefits 2,100
(does not include health, other insurance)
Total Personnel Expenses 20,300
Program Expenses
rbk Training 500
Advertising 700
Professional liability insurance 500
Office Equipment and telephone expenses 650
Educational supplies 750
Office supplies and postage 600
Mileage 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 100
Total Program Expenses 3900
TOTAL EXPENSES _ $24,200
Renz
rIli) Addiction
Counseling
Center
MEMORANPUM
ADMINISTRATION
TO: Mayor Kelly and Members of the City Council
80 South Grove Ave.
Elgin,IL 60120
(847) 697-5565 FROM: Jerry Skogmo •
Fax(847) 697-5583
Renz Addiction Counseling Center
OUTPATIENT OFFICES
DATE: December 15, 1997
211 W.Main St.#218
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 428-3340
Fax(847)428-7751
76 South Grove Ave.
Elginn,,IL60120 purpose u ose of this memorandum is to address sor'ne of the concerns that were raised
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(847) 742-3545 at the last City Council meeting regarding the grant proposal for Renz Center to
Fax(847) 742-3559 provide services for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.
7431 Astor Ave. I have discussed these issues with Councilman Gavin, and I will brieflyreiterate
Hanover Park,IL 60103
(630) 837-6445 them here. One concern was the provision of services to residents of communities
Fax(630) 837-6901 other than Elgin. As far as I know there has not been any prohibition against
providing these services to people living outside the city. I assume that the original
230 W.River Road
agreement included services to individuals from ,other communities because of the
St.Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-6886 location of the riverboat and that people from many locations are generating revenues
Fax(630) 513-6892 for the riverboat and ultimately the city. I also pointed out to Mr. Gavin that, in
fact, the majority of treatment hours that were provided were actually to Elgin
Passage Program residents. I did not mention this in my report to the city, but it should be noted. Of
80 South
Grove
Elgin,IL 60120 the 27 registered clients, 16 of those were from the city of Elgin. You may recall
(847) 888-8315 that there were 36] p receiving
le in all services but that 9 of these individuals were
Fax(847) 697-5685
either helped immediately and did not require further intervention, were referred
PREVENTION OFFICES elsewhere for more intensive treatment, or did not follow through with treatment
recommendations. In this case, all Elgin cases were treatment cases, and, thus, 16
575 C Tollgate Rd. out of the 27 were, in fact, Elgin residents. Furthermore, about 68 percent of the
Elgn,IL 60123
(847697--11221 actual treatment hours involved city residents. Irk the future, we can add this to our
Fax(847) 697-2719 report.
Hanover
7431 Astor
IL r6Ave. A third issue that I talked to Mr. Gavin about was the purpose of the prevention
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(630) 837-6445 program. As you recall, Renz is providing beth a treatment and a prevention
Fax(630) 837-6901 component. One of the populations that we have targeted is adolescents. By
providing good information about the potential fbr problem gambling, as well as
hoxview Community Program
11 Oxford Road, #8
Carj enlersville, IL 601 10
(847) 428-1522
Fax(847) 428-8679 �q�
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Major Kelly & Members of the City Council
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December 15, 1997
educating adolescents about the various warnini signs, we think that we can make
an impact on the number of adolescents who develop a compulsive gambling
addiction when they become adults.
I would be glad to elaborate on any of these points or to answer any other questions
or concerns.
Thank you for your attention to this and for considering our request.
cerely,
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Jerry gmo
xecu e Director
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cc: Terry Gavin
Eric Stucky, City of Elgin
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Renz
• Addiction
Counseling
Center
October 21, 1997
ADMINISTRATION The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor
80 South Grove Ave. City of Elgin
Elgin,IL 60120 150 Dexter Court
(847) 697-5565 El IL 60120
Fax(847) 697-5583 Elgin,
OUTPATIENT OFFICES Dear Mayor Kelly:
211 W.Main St.#218 The City of ElginandRenz the Addiction Co>. g.nselin Center are coming to the end
Carpentersville,IL 60110
(847) 428-3340 of the contract for Community Based Gambli g Treatment and Prevention. The
Fax(847)428-7751 contract period ends December 31, 1997. As ou know, this program has now
been funded for the last two years. I have enc osed a detailed report of activity
76 South Grove Ave. since last year's report and have prepared a m dest proposal for your and the City
Elgin,IL 60120
(847) 742-3545 Council's attention and consideration in 1998.',
Fax(847) 742-3559
I am pleased to report that our treatment services to the problem gambler and
7431 Astor Ave. prevention and educational services to the general public was again very well
Hanover Park,II.60103
(630) 837-6445 received this year. We continue to make an irnpact on:
Fax(630) 837-6901
Providing assessment and early intervention of compulsive
230 W.River Road gambling.
St.Charles,IL 60174
(630) 513-6886
Fax(630) 513-6892 Treating compulsive gamblers with individual and group
counseling.
Passage Program
80 South Grove Ave. Continuingour outreach efforts t¢ educate the general
Elgin,IL 60120
(847) 888-8315 public about compulsive and problem gambling.
Fax(847) 697.5685
This prevention and treatment grant is truly an unique effort on the part of the City
PREVENTION OFFICES and a community-based agency to combat compulsive gambling. This has been a
575 C Tollgate Rd. mutual commitment to provide services to a small, but very troubled, population
Elgin,IL 60123 who cannot achieve any balance with what is a normal recreational outlet for most
(847) 697.1221
Fax(847) 697-2719 people.
7431 Astor Ave. This year our request is for $24,200, about a 20 percent decrease over last year's
Hanover Park,IL 60103 grant. Although we have seen approximately he same number of individuals in
(630) 837-6445treatment this year, our total number of servic hours have decreased. In addition,
(630)837-69011
the longer we continue to provide these servides, the more cost efficient we
Foxview Community Program become.
11 Oxford Road, #8
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 428.1522
Fax(847) 428-8679 Q
The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Page 2
October 21, 1997
Please review the enclosed materials. You should note that the reporting period for
this report is ten months. Last year's report covered an eleven month period of
time.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
wr.
i
/rryggmr
xecutive Director
rek
cc: City Council Members
Bob Maim
Eric Stuckey
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COMMUNITY BASED GAMBLING TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
The Renz Addiction Counseling Center does not take a position on gambling. Gambling is omni-
present in our society and it is likely that this will continue. We are only concerned with the
problem or compulsive gambler who continues to gamble in spite of huge personal and social
consequences. There are individuals who become consumed by gambling and in this way are like
a drug addict. Gambling becomes all inclusive in their lives. National epidemiological 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 provide low-cost
effective prevention and/or treatment services to potential or primary problem gamblers and their
families.
DECEMBER 1. 1996 TO SEPTEMBER 30. 1997 RESULTS
Funds expended in 1997 by the City of Elgin allowed Renz 'Center to provide hundreds of hours •
of direct treatment services to the thirty-six clients who sciught treatment. The program also
delivered educational and prevention services to 18 community organizations and an overall
audience of well over 500 people. In addition, program staff interviewed with a local radio station
and newspaper. In all of our contacts to the community, aid 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 treatment services.
As was stated, Renz counselors provided direct care for 36 individuals and, at times, their
families. Of these 36 cases, 16 are from the city of Elgin. And, 27 were registered clients and
9 were unregistered. Unregistered clients are individuals who received eight hours or less of
treatment services and did not continue with services. 'they were successful interventions,
referred elsewhere for more intensive treatment or they dic not follow through with treatment
recommendations. Of the 27 registered clients, the length 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 reveal some very interesting details. Please review and
it will become apparent that these individuals represent adiverse 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-faceted and involves overcoming the
denial, establishing abstinence, identifying factors in a patient's life that predispose him/her to
problem gambling, reestablishing a budget and paying off debts, preventing relapse, and
restringing normal family functioning. Didactic interventions, group, and individual and family
counseling may all be the treatment of choice. The didactic',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 that drive the compulsive nature of the gambling. The
group 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. This can be a powerful influence and, when the group is led by a skilled
counselor and given sufficient motivation for change, the individuals usually make significant
strides towards resolving their problem.
PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Our educational and prevention efforts in 1998, if funding is approved, would continue to be
directed at the general public with a special emphasis on reaching adolescents. Adolescents are
especially vulnerable and develop into compulsive gamblers at three times the rate of adults. In
the past year, we have had some success in informing teens about the consequences of problem
gambling. We aim to increase our efforts in the coming year. Public education will include
lectures on the signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling and intervention techniques for those
such as family members, friends, or employers who are concerned about a problem gambler's
behavior. For adolescents, these presentations will continue to take place at schools and at various
youth groups.
A second focus will be designed to move more potential patients into treatment by continuing to
target outreach efforts to specific potential referral sources. Consumer credit counseling services,
employee assistance programs, the state supported 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline, and the court
system will all be approached by Renz staff. In addition, 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 shows that a relatively high percentage of these
clients have a co-existing gambling problem, as well. Also, intervention methods will be
employed that will focus on moving the compulsive gambler into treatment and/or enabling those
who care about the gambler to take positive steps for themselves should the gambler continue to
resist treatment options.
Based on nearly two 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 gambling is treatable and the negative experiences of
problem gambling can be reversed over time. We look forward to a third year of operation. We
believe the program has gathered momentum over the past 21 months, has become cost-effective,
and is an important service for Elgin residents, as well as residents in neighboring communities
who are severely affected by this problem.
ATTACHMENT A
RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
Gambling Program Statistics
December 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997
CLIENTS SERVED: 27 Registered, 9 Unregistered OR 36 Total
REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED CLIENTS*:
CITY OF RESIDENCE: SEX:
Batavia 1 Male 22
Carol Stream 1 Female 14
Cary 1
Crystal Lake 2
Dundee 2
Elgin 16
Geneva 2
Hanover Park 1
Hoffman Ests 2
Lake-in-the Hills 1
South Elgin 2
St. Charles 3
Winfield 1
Woodstock 1
REGISTERED CLIENTS:
AGE: RACE:
Under 17 0 White 23
18- 22 0 African American 2
23 - 34 7 Latino 1
35 - 44 6 Other 1
45 - 59 13
60 and older 1
ANNUAL INCOME: FAMILY INCOME: EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
Under 10,000 10 Under 10,000 8 Under 12 years 2
10,000-20,000 4 10,000- 20,000 3 12 - 14 years 19 •
21,000 - 30,000 3 21,000- 30,000 3 15 - 16 years 5
31,000 -40,000 2 31,000- 40,000 1 16 yrs. and over 1
41,000 - 50,000 1 41,000 - 50,000 5
51,000 - 75,000 4 51,000- 75,000 1
76,000 - 100,000+ 3 76,000 - 100,000 0
101,000- 125,000 1
126,000 + 5
NUMBER OF ARRESTS: REASON FOR TREATMENT: TYPE OF GAMBLING:
None 14 Financial 11 Lottery/pull tabs 3
One 5 Family Pressure 7 Bingo 1
Two 3 Employer Pressure 3 Slots 6
Three 3 Depression 1 Card games of skill 4
Four 0 Physical Danger 0 Video Poker 2
Five 0 Legal Problems Pending 2 Sports betting 6
Six 2 Criminal Justice 3 Race Track 2
Stocks,Commodities 1
Games of Chance 2
LOCATION: AMOUNT OF DEBT: AMOUNT OF LOSS:
Casinos 5 None 7 None 6
Riverboats 12 Under 10,000 6 Under 10,000 5
Retail Lottery Locations 3 10,000- 25,000 4 10,000 = 25,000 3
Race Track 2 26,000 - 50,000 0 26,000 - 50,000 3
Off Track Betting 1 51,000 - 75,000 4 51,000 - 100,000 4
Workplace 1 76,000 - 125,000 3 101,000- 150,000 3
Bookie 2 126,000- 150,000 1 151,000-200,000 1
Church: Bingo 1 700,000 + over 2 600,000 - 700,000 2
* City of residence and gender are included for all registered and unregistered clients.
Registered clients (usually those with more than eight hours of service) are clients opened as
ongoing treatment cases and thus much more information is available on them.
ATTACHMENT B
Prevention and Education Presentations*
Dec. 5 Sherman Hospital Social Workers
Woodland Hospital Staff
Dec. 12 Kane County Probation
Elgin Kiwanis
Dec. 16 St. Joseph Hospital Staff- Workshop on Compulsive Gambling
Jan. 2 Department of Public Aid
Jan. 13 Elgin Mental Health Center Staff
Jan. 20 St. Joseph Hospital - Workshop on Teen Gambling
Feb. 7 U.S. Can Company Employees
Feb. 10 Elgin Family Services Staff
March 7 St. Charles High School - Social Workers
June 4 Central Baptist Family Services
June 8 Gambling Anonymous Overview
June 11 Elgin Senior Services
June 19 First Baptist Church - Counseling Staff
Sept. 10 Rotary Club of Dundee
Sept. 22 Interview - Daily Herald
*Reporting Period is from 12/1/96 - 9/30/97
RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
PROBLEM AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLING PROGRAM BUDGET
Calendar Year 1998
Personnel Expenses
50% of Fa, Counselor 14,500
3% of Fib Clinical Director 1,300
1.5% of FTE Executive Director 1,000
2% of Fit,Accountant 820
2% of FIE Secretary 580
15% Fringe Benefits 2,100
(does not include health, other insurance)
Total Personnel Expenses 20,300
Program Expenses
Training 500
Advertising 700
Professional liability insurance 500
Office Equipment and telephone expenses 650
Educational supplies 750
Office supplies and postage 600
Mileage 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 100
Total Program Expenses 3900
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,200
•Renz Addiction Counseling Center
, 80 S.Grove Avenue • Elgin, IL 60120
(847)697-5565 - FAX(847)697-5583 • TDD(847)742-0242
August 20, 1997
. 4.1,\--::: :
Mr. Bob Maim
Interim City Manager
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
- Elgin,IL 60120
Dear Bob: • .
- • Enclosed is a report on the utilization,of services for the Compulsive Gambling Program at the
Renz Center. This report contains data from 1996, as well as the first two quarters of 1997.
. We expect more activity during the last six months of 1997. We will be shifting staff resources
which will enable us to provide more-outreach hours, especially in the next two months, and
these efforts in the past have resulted in an increase of referrals. -
Pleasefeel free to contact me. You should be receiving another report from us in late
November or early December. .
Sincerely,
1 ;
«0 .ogmo
ve Director
rek
Enclosure.
Funded in part by the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse,the United Way of Elgin,ri-Village United Way,Dundee Township United Way, 1
' St.Charles United Way,United Way of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates;Hanover'Fownship Mental Health Board, '
the City of St_Charles Mental Health Board and Elgin Township. .
. Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
ADMISSIONS 11 6 11 6 5 2
CITY OF RESIDENCE
Elgin 5 5 4 3 2 0
South Elgin 2 0 2 0 0 0
Hanover Park 0 0 0 0 1 0
Dundee(s) 1 0 0 0 0 0
Hoffman Ests 0 0 0 0 0 1
Carol Stream 0 0 0 1 0 0
L.I.T.H. 0 0 0 1 0 0
St.Charles 1 0 1 1 0 0
Geneva 0 0 0 0 2 0
Batavia 0 0 1 0 0 0
Crystal Lake 0 0 2 0 0 0
Lake Zurich 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sleepy Hollow 1 0 1 0 0 0
Winfield 0 0 0 0 0 1
Woodstock 0 1 0 0 0 0
SEX
Male 6 5 7 5 3 1
Female 5 1 4 .1 2 1
AGE
Under 17 0 0 0 0 0 0
Henz Auldietion L ounseiing Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
18-22 0 0 3 0 0 0
23-34 3 1 2 2 0 1
35-44 5 4 1 2 2 0
45-59 2 1 5 4 3 1
60 and older 1 0 0 0 0 0
RACE
White 11 5 8 3 2 1
African American 0 1 1 0 1 0
Latino 0 0 1 1 0 0
S.E.Asian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 1 2 2 1
ANNUAL INCOME
Under 10,000 1 3 2 1 0 1
10,000-20,000 2 0 2 1 2 0
21,000-30,000 2 1 2 2 1 0
31,000-40,000 4 0 2 0 2 0
41,000-50,000 0 1 0 0 0 0
51,000-75,000 2 1 0 1 0 0
76,000-100,000 0 0 2 .0 0 0
100,000+ 0 0 0 1 0 1
FAMILY INCOME
Renz.Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program .
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97 •
Under 10,000 1 2 2 1 0 0
10,000-20,000 1 0 1 1 1 1
21,000-30,000 2 1 2 2 0 0
31,000-40,000 1 0 0 0 1 0
41,000-50,000 2 2 3 0 2 0
51,000-75,000 1 1 0 1 1 0
76,000-100,00 2 0 0 0 0 0
101,000-125,000 1 0 0 0 0 0
125,001+ 0 0 3 1 0 1
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
Under 12 yrs. 1 0 1 0 0 1
12-14 yrs. 6 6 8 6 5 0
15-16 yrs. 2 0 1 0 0 1
16 yrs. and over 2 0 1 0 0 0
NUMBER OF ARRESTS
None 6 2 7 2 4 2
1 1 3 1 1 1 0
2 1 0 1 1 0 0
3 0 0 2 1 0 0
4 1 0 0 0 0 0
5 1 0 0 0 0 0
6 1 1 0 1 0 0
Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 ` Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
7 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 or more 0 0 0 0 0 0
ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
Bookmaking 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hustling(pool,golf,etc.) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Hustling(cards or dice) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Con game 0 0 0 0 0 0
Check forgery 1 0 0 0 0 0
Embezzelment 1 0 1 0 0 0
Tax fraud/evasion 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burglary/Armed robbery 1 0 0 0 1 1
Pimping/prostitution 0 0 0 1 0 .0
Drug dealing 0 0 . 0 0 0 0
Fencing stolen property 0 0 0 0 0 0
Loan fraud 1 0 0 0 0 1
Fraudulent use credit cards 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sports Betting 0 2 0 2 0 0
None 0 4 0 3 0 1
REASON FOR TREATMENT
Financial 9 1 2 0 4 0
Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
Family 1 2 5 1 1 2
Employer 0 0 1 0 0 0
Depression 0 2 1 1 0 0
Physical Danger 0 0 0 0 0 0
Legal proglem pending 1 0 2 0 0 0
Court referred 1 0 0 2 0 0
Other 0 1 0 2 0 0
TYPE OF GAMBLING
None 0 1 0 1 0 . 0
Lottery/pull tabs 0 1 5 0 2 0
Bingo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slots 1 1 3 1 2 1
Card games of skill 3 2 2 0 1 0
Video poker 1 1 0 1 0 0
Sports betting 0 0 1 2 0 0
Stocks, options,commodities 0 .0 0 0 0 0
Games of chance 0 0 0 0 0 1
Race track 2 0 0 1 0 0
Off track betting 1 0 0 0 0 0
LOCATION
None 0 1 0 1 0 0
Casinos 0 1 1 1 1 0
Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
Riverboats 5 3 7 0 3 2
Bars 0 0 0 0 0 0
Private clubs 0 0 0 0 0 0
Church 0 0 0 1 0 0
Retail lottery locations 0 1 2 0 1 0
Card rooms 0 0 0 0 0 0
Race track 2 0 0 1 0 0
Off track betting 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sporting events 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bookie 0 0 0 2 0 0
Pools rooms,bowling alleys 0 0 0 0 0 0
School 0 0 0 0 0 0
Workplace 0 0 1 0 0 0
Stockbroker 0 0 0 0 0 0
On-line computer 0 0 0 0 0 0
AMOUNT OF DEBT
None 2 1 1 2 0 0
Under 10,000 4 1 5 2 3 0
10,000-25,000 1 1 1 1 0 0
26,000-50,000 1 0 0 '0 1 0
51,000-75,000 3 2 0 0 0 1
76,000-100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
101,000-125,000 0 1 0 1 0 1
f
Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program •
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97 '
126,000-150,000 0 0 3 0 1 0
over 150,000 0 0 1 0 0 0
AMOUNT OF LOSS
None 0 1 2 2 0 0
Under 10,000 0 1 1 2 0 0
10,000-25,000 1 0 3 1 3 0
26,000-50,000 3 0 0 0 1 1
51,000-75,000 0 0 0 0 1 0
76,000-100,000 3 3 0 1 0 0
101,000-125,000 2 1 0 0 0 0
126,000-150,000 0 0 2 0 0 0
Over 150,000 0 0 2 0 0 1
Undetermined 2 0 1 0 0 0
CLIENT FEE
Under$10 2 3 5 3 2 1
$10- 19 8 2 2 0 0 0
$20- 29 1 0 0 0 1 0
$30- 39 0 0 0 1 2 0
$40- 49 0 0 0 .1 0 0
$50-59 0 1 0 0 0 0
$60-69 0 0 0 0 0 0
$70-80 0 0 4 1 0 1
Renz Addiction Counseling Center Gambling Program
Qtr 1/96 Qtr 1/97 Qtr 2/96 Qtr 2/97 Qtr 3/96 Qtr 3/97 Qtr 4/96 Qtr 4/97
Registered Hrs Delivered: 32.75 25.25 175.75 79.25 291.25 141.75
Unregistered Hrs Delivered: 0 0 22.25 9.25 0 8.75
Outreach Hrs Delivered: 0 5.5 7 14 39 55
Total Hrs Delivered: 32.75 30.75 205 102.5 330.25 205.5