00-66 Resolution No. 00-66
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT 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 au 'horized and directed
to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
the Renz Addiction Counseling Center for prevention, outreach
and treatment services for compulsive ,ambling, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part h-reof by reference .
s Ed Scl ock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 8, 2000
Adopted: March 8 , 2000
Omnibus Vote : Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
SERVICE CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered i to on this /7 6 day
of ( J 2000, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois,
a municipal corporation, (hereinafter ref_rred to as "City" ) ,
and the Renz Addiction Counseling C_nter, 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 co pulsive gambling is
a serious social problem which is destruc ive not only to the
individuals directly affected by such be, avior, but which is
also generally detrimental to the general safety and welfare
of the citizens of City; and
WHEREAS, Provider provides preve tion, outreach and
treatment services for compulsive gambling;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the suf iciency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties here' o hereby agree as
follows :
1 . Provider shall furnish City reasonably competent
professional treatment and educational -ervices for a period
beginning on the date of the agreement a d ending December 31 ,
2000, 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 , 900 . 00 for
the term of this contract in two installments of $12 , 450 . 00
payable within thirty (30) days of execution of this agreement
and July 1, 2000 . Payments shall be made pon written request
from the Provider. Provider shall not be entitled to any
payment in excess of said $24 , 900 pursuant o this Agreement .
3 . Provider shall maintain det.: iled records and
receipts of all services and other e •enditures provided
directly and solely pursuant to City' s fulfillment of the
terms of this Agreement, and shall mak- 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 repot to the City twice
during the year: (1) Mid-Year Report sha 1 be provided on or
before June 30 , 2000 ; (2) Year-End Repodt shall be provided
for the period commencing with the end •ate in the mid-year
report through December 31, 2000 .
5 . The Provider shall provide appropriate case
management services including but n•t limited to the
continuous evaluation of client progr:ss 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
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handicapped status or religion be exclude. from participating
in, or be denied the benefits of, of be subjected to
discrimination under any service, program, or activities
funded with any portion of the funds rece 'ved by the Provider
under this Agreement .
8 . City shall have the right to c.ncel this Agreement
by written notice to the Provider, at any ime, in City' s sole
and absolute judgment that the Provider ha failed to perform,
in City' s sole judgment, in a timely fasiion, any obligation
of the Provider under this Agreement . Such written notice
from City to the Provider shall be effect've 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 furter obligation under
this Agreement, whether for the pa ent of money or
otherwise. Provider shall have the same right to cancel this
Contract by the giving of such written novice, to be effective
in the same fashion, on the first day of he month immediately
following the mailing of the notice .
In the event this agreement is t-rminated or in the
event the program for which the City fund- provided herein are
to be applied is discontinued or Provi.er ceases operations
prior to December 31, 2000 Provider sha 1 refund to the City
any unexpended funds paid by the City hereunder.
9 . This Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2000,
unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.
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10 . The Provider expressly agrees t• defend, indemnify
and hold City, as well as City' s their agents, employees, and
assigns, harmless against any or all cl.: ims (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 Provid-r pursuant to this
Contract; (2) for violations of rights of privacy; (3) for any
liability alleged to have resulted rom 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 i jury liability limits
(including coverage for mental injury ano emotional distress) ,
not less than One Million Dollars ($1, 001 , 000) per occurrence
and Two Million Dollars ($2, 000, 000) a•gregate insuring the
Provider and City, and their officers, employees, and any
volunteer while acting on behalf of tie same, against any
liability set forth in paragraph A, wits companies having at
least an "A" rating in the Best Guide . .'rovider shall provide
certificates of insurance to City for all policies . Such
certificates shall state, specifically, that 10 days advance
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notice shall be given to City in the ev_nt of cancellation,
for whatever reason, of said policies .
11 . The Provider shall promptly refu d 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 acinowledges that
payment is made under this Contract dependent also
upon the proper qualifications of Provider' s staff
and employees . Material misrepre-entation shall
include, but not be limited to, the qualifications
of Provider, employees, staff, and t eir agents . In
addition, material misrepresentation shall also
include the failure by Provide' to perform
reasonable quality of service whic is determined
subsequent to payment of Provider' s fre .
b. If at any time, pursuant to this paragraph,
Provider owes a refund to City, C ' ty may set off
same from any monies otherwise du: from City to
Provider hereunder, in City' s sole judgment .
c . City shall be entitled to all other
remedies which may be available by la .
12 . The terms of this agreement sh.11 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 .nd effect .
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13 . This agreement shall not be dee ed or construed to
create an employment , joint venture, p rtnership or other
agency relationship between the parties her-to . "
CITY • ELGIN RE' : ADIICTIOCOUNSELING
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Attest :
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 si•;nificant others may
also receive family counseling .
Renz Addiction Counseling Cent-r also agrees to
provide educational presentations to various community groups
designed to prevent compulsive gambling.
Renz Addiction Counseling Cente . agrees to provide
quarterly reports to the City regarding tie treatment services
and the prevention activities provided by renz Center staff .
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I '* 1 City of Elgin Agenda Item No.
Fopik 441:11
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February 11, 2000
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Co ncil
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Support for the Community Based rambling Addiction
Treatment and Prevention Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to
the Mayor and members of the City Cou cil to consider a
Purchase of Service Agreement with the Renz Addiction
Counseling Center for support of the Comminity Based Gambling
Addiction Treatment and Prevention Program
BACKGROUND
Since 1996, the City has sponsored the Gambling Addiction
Treatment and Prevention program admini..tered by the Renz
Addiction Counseling Center. The progra seeks to address
problem gambling problems in three prima y ways : 1) Provide
assessment and early intervention of com•ulsive gambling; 2)
Treatment of compulsive gamblers with i dividual and group
counseling; and 3) Outreach efforts to -ducate the general
public about compulsive and problem gambli g.
As a part of the 2000 Budget, the Renz addiction Counseling
Center has requested $24, 900 to support he program. Funds
expended through the 1999 program year (Ictober 1998 through
September 1999) provided for 386 hours of direct treatment to
26 clients . The program also delivered ap•roximately 23 hours
of educational and prevention services to the community. In
addition, Renz has produced and distributed widely a brochure
describing the service and has had conta' t with local media
regarding the program. Attached is the •000 funding request
and program report for 1999 (Attachment A)
The attached draft agreement (Attachme t B) provides for
support of the program at the request-d $24, 900 amount.
Treatment and prevention/outreach effort- would continue as
eil,,,, implemented over the previous four years . Renz would report
program activity and results twice during he year.
Renz Purchase of Service Agreement
' February 11, 2000
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COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
The proposed agreement was drafted in conjunction with the
Renz Addiction Counseling Center.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds totaling $24, 900 for the purchase o Services Agreement
are budgeted in the Riverboat Fund (Acco nt number 275-0000-
791 . 80-05) .
EGAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could approve the agreemrnt 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
low of Service Agreement in the amount of $24, 900 with the Renz
Center to support the Community Based Gambling Addiction
Treatment and Prevention program.
Respectf lly submitted,
Joyce A. Parker
City Manager
Attachments
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September 23, 1999
ADMINISTRATION
Two American Way
Elgin,II.60145 The Honorable Ed Schock,
(847)742-35-35
45 Mayor
Fax:(847)697-5583 City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
UTPATIENT OFFICES Elgin, IL 60120
211 W.Main Street Dear Mayor Schock:
Carpentersville,IL 60110
(847)428-3340
Fax:(847)428-7751 The City of Elgin and the Renz Addiction Counseling Center are coming to the end of
the contract for Communi Based Gamblin_ Treatme t and Prevention. The contract
Two American Way ends December 31, 1999. As you are aware, this pro i am has been funded for the past
E7) IL 60120 four years. It should also be pointed out that as far as e know, Renz Center has the
(8447)742-3545Aim
(847)742-3559 only community-based treatment program for compul ive gambling that is supported
by local or state funding in Illinois. I have enclosed a detailed report of activity since
7431 Astor Avenue last year's report and have prepared a proposal for yo and the City Council's
Hanove(6Par 837-0103 03 attention and consideration.
0)Fax:(630)837-6901
I am pleased to report that the treatment services to th problem gambler and that
309 Walnut Street education and prevention services to the general publi continue to be well received.
St.Charles,IL 60174 We have provided these services during the last year d would like to again provide
(630)513-6886 them in calendar year, 2000.
Fax:(630)513-6892
Passage
+ Assessment and early intervention of ompulsive gambling
Two American Way
Elgin,IL 60120 + Treating compulsive gamblers with in ividual,group, and when
(847)742-3545
Fax:(847)697-5685 appropriate, family counseling
'REVENTION OFFICES • Outreach efforts to educate the gener public about problem and
compulsive gambling
575 Tollgate Road
Suite F This prevention and treatment grant is truly a unique ffort on the part of the City and
(847)697-171 a community-based agency to educate thepublic and to treat compulsive gamblers.
Fax:(847)697-2719 tY- g Y P
This has been a mutual commitment to provide an ap ropriate level of service to a
7431 Astor Avenue small,but very troubled population. These individu s cannot achieve any balance
H ver Park,IL 60103 with what is a normal recreational outlet for the vast ajority of people who choose to
(630)837-6445 gamble.
c:(630)837-6901
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The Honorable Ed Schock,Mayor
City of Elgin •
Elgin,Illinois
The number of treatment cases were lower last year. This is primarily due to staff shortages
during the year. Still, for the 11 %z month reporting period, there were 18 active clients and 8
unregistered clients.
We are respectfully requesting$24,900.00 to fund this program in 2000.
Please review the enclosed materials and feel free to contact me 4.you have questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
S. cerely,
. Alga-
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Jerry Oogmo
er►. xecu ve Director
cc: Joyce Parker, City Manager
Eric Stucky,Assistant City Manager
Ruth Munson, Councilwoman
Robert Gilliam, Councilman •
John Walters, Councilman
Marie Yearman, Councilwoman
Juan Figueroa, Councilman
Stuart Wasilowski, Councilman
COMMUNITY-BASED GAMBLING TREATMENT AND
PREVENTION
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The Renz Addiction Counseling Center does not take a position on gambling. Gambling is
omnipresent in our society and it is likely that this will continue unabated for some time to come.
We are only concerned with the problem or compulsive gambler ho continues to gamble in
spite of huge personal and social consequences. There are individ als who become consumed by
gambling and in this way are like a drug addict. Gambling becom s all inclusive in their lives. It
exacts a heavy toll on individuals and their families. Also, statisti s point to increased criminal
behavior as an effort to pay off a mounting debt. National epide• 'ological data suggests from 2-
4% of all gamblers become problem gamblers. Compulsive gam.ling, 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 probl-m gamblers and their families.
OCTOBER 1, 1998 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 RESULTS
Funds expended in 1999 by the City of Elgin allowed Renz Cent..r to provide over 400 hours of
direct treatment services to the compulsive gambling clients who sought treatment. The program
also delivered educational and prevention services to 16 comm i ty organizations and an overall
audience of about 500 people. In addition, for the 4th year,progr• • staff were interviewed by a
local radio station and newspaper. In all of our contacts to the co • unity, and in our brochure
that describes this service, it is announced that the City of Elgin as been the funding agent for
our compulsive gambling prevention and treatment services. Th. agency recently set aside funds
to print a separate brochure that is limited to compulsive gamb g treatment.
Renz Center counselors provided direct clinical ongoing treatme, t to 18 individuals. This
accounted for 386 treatment hours or an average of about 22 ho per client. Approximately
45%of this time, or 265 hours, involved residents of Elgin or So th Elgin.
In addition to the 18 registered clients,Renz staff had contact wi • 8 unregistered clients.
Unregistered clients are individuals who received less.that four ours of service and did not
continue with treatment. These were successful interventions, r-ferrals for more intensive
treatment facilities, information calls about problem gambling, or those who did not follow
through with outpatient treatment recommendations.
Our staff training for treating compulsive gambling is ongoing. In addition to this regular
continuing education, three staff members from Renz were chos n to attend a national
conference in June on the treatment of compulsive gambling. 's three-day conference focused
on advanced training assessment skills and treatment technique-.
The attached statistics reveal some interesting details about the 8 individuals who are registered
treatment clients. For instance, 12 clients had$10,000 or more •f gambling loss and three had
over$76,000 in losses. Secondly, 13 of the 18 registered client. are from Elgin/South Elgin. .
Also, it is interesting to note that 13 of the 18 clients were betw-en the ages of 35-44. This
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approximates what we reported last year. That is, there seems to be a trend of problem gambling
occurs with a slightly older population. In the past, those under 35 years of age seemed to be
coming in for treatment in greater numbers.
DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT SERVICES
Treatment for compulsive gambling is complex and multi-facet . and involves overcoming the
denial, establishing abstinence,identifying factors in a patient's 'fe that predispose him/her to
problem gambling,reestablishing a budget and paying off debts,preventing relapse, and
restraining normal family functioning. Didactic interventions, :,oup, and individual and family
counseling may all be the treatment of choice. The didactic stag- helps chip away at the patient's
denial and also helps improve living skills such as proper mone management. The individual
treatment deals with the underlying issues that drive the compul ive nature of the gambling. The
group modality provides an effective way to knock down the w.11 of resistance and denial and
also provides acceptance as well as lessons on how to live an ab tinent 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,th- individuals usually make
significant strides towards resolving their problem.
PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Our educational and prevention efforts in 2000,if funding is ap roved,would continue to be
directed at the general public and we would review the gamblin: prevention literature, as well as
our own statistics, to determine groups more likely to be at risk or compulsive gambling. Public
education will include lectures on the signs and symptoms of c• pulsive gambling and
intervention techniques for those such as family members, frien s s, or employers who are
concerned about a problem gambler's behavior. For adolescent.,these presentations will
continue to take place at schools and at various youth groups. or adults,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 patien into treatment by continuing to
target outreach efforts to specific potential referral sources. Co sumer credit counseling
services, employee assistance programs, the state supported 1-8 0-GAMBLER Hotline, and the
court system will continue to be approached by Renz staff. In ct, the Center has been
too'. undertaking a major effort to do education and to provide outre ch services to the adult court
probation system. In addition, special efforts are being made t ascertain to what extent, if any, a
gambling problem exists with other Renz clients who seemingl come for treatment of drug
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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 contin e to resist treatment options.
Based on nearly four years of operation,we feel there is a defi •te need to continue these
services. Moreover, with the advent of dockside gambling at • er boat casinos,we expect that
this increased availability of gambling will add to the number •f people who become compulsive
gamblers. Not surprisingly,research points to a strong correla i'on between availability and
subsequent higher problem gambling rates. It is unfortunate • • 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 an be reversed over time. We
look forward to a fifth year of operation. We believe the progr= • has proven to be a quality
treatment service, is cost-effective, and is an important service Elgin residents, as well as
residents in neighboring communities who are severely affecte• by this problem.
RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELIN CENTER
Gambling Program Stati-tics
October 1, 1998 through Septemi,er 15, 1999
ACTIVE CLIENTS: 18
CITY OF RESIDENCE: SEX: AGE:
Bartlett 1 Male 16 Under17 0
Buffalo Grove 1 Female 2 18 -22 1
Elgin/South Elgin 13 23 - 34 4
Geneva 1 35 - 44 8
Maple Park 1 45 - 59 4
Schaumburg 1 60 1
RACE: ANNUAL INCOME: FAMILY INCOME:
African American 2 Under 10,000 8 Under 10,000 7
Asian 1 10,000 -20,000 3 •10,000 - 20,000 3
Latino 2 21,000 - 30,000 2 21,000 - 30,000 2
White 13 31,000 -40,000 0 31,000 -40,000 1
41,000- 50,000 2 41,000 - 50,000 2
r''' 51,000- 75,000 3 51,000 - 75,000 2
76,000 - 100,000+ 0 76,000 - 100,000 0
101,000 - 125,000 1
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: # OF ARRESTS: REASON FOR TREATMENT:
Under 12 years 6 No arrests 7 Financial 4
12 - 14 years 7 1 arrest 3 Family 7
15 - 16 years 5 2 arrests 3 Employer 0
16 yrs. and over 0 3 arrests 1 Depression 4
5 arrests 1. Legal Problems 1
6 arrests 0 Criminal Justice 2
10+ arrests 3
TYPE OF GAMBLING: LOCATION: AMOUNT OF DEBT:
None 1 None 2 None 3
Slots 2 Casinos 2 Under 10,000 5
Card games 2 Riverboats 3 10,000 - 25,000 5
Sports betting 3 Off Track Betting 4 26,000 - 50,000 5
e^ Video Poker 1 Bookie 2 51,000 - 75,000 0
Games of Chance 2 Sporting Events 1 Over 150,000 0
Race Track 7 Race Tracks 3
Workplace 1
AMOUNT OF LOSS: CLIENT FEE AT R NZ:
None 3 Under$10 11
Under 10,000 3 $10 - $19 1
10,000 - 25,000 6 $20 - $30 2
26,000 - 50,000 3 $31 - $40 4
51,000 - 75,000 0 $41 - $50 0
76,000 - 100,000 3 $51 - $60 0
126,000 - 150,000 0 $61 - $70 0 •
$71 - $80 0
From October 1, 1998 through September 15, 1999, Renz enter staff delivered 386.25
hours of service to the Gambling Program. The co_mmuniti:s of Elgin and South Elgin
received 313 hours of service.
UNREGISTERED CLIENTS
A total of eight people were seen as unregistered clients fro m 10/1/98 through 9/15/99.
OUTREACH
A total of 22.75 outreach hours were delivered throughout he community from 10/1/98
through 9/15/99.
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PROBLEM AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLING l'ROGRAM BUDGET
Calendar Year 2000
Personnel Expenses
50%of FTE Counselor 14,700
3%of FTE Counselor 1,300
1.5%of FTE Executive 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 4.200
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,900