99-131 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
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• 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
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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
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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
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By ( BY `� / IV
Joy e Arker �`
City Manager rxecr 've Dire or
Attest: ` /
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Dolonna Mecum
City Clerk
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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.
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`' ,! — 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
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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
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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,
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J� ce !. Parker
City anager
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Attachments
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Honorable Kevin Kelly, Mayor
City of Elgin
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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
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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
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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.
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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