HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 1989-219 - Approving the consulation agreement between the city of redding and the shasta county woman's refuge T F
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RESOLUTION NO. p 7742)T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
APPROVING THE CONSULTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
REDDING AND THE SHASTA COUNTY WOMEN' S REFUGE FOR THE PERIOD
JULY 1 , 1989 , THROUGH JUNE 30 , 1990 , AND AUTHORIZING THE
( CITY MANAGER TO SIGN SAME.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Redding as follows :
1 . That the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
approves the Consultation Agreement between the City of Redding
and the Shasta County Women' s Refuge for the period July 1 , 1989 ,
through June 30 , 1990 , a true copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein.
2 . That the City Manager of the City of Redding is hereby
authorized and directed to sign said Agreement on behalf of the
City Council of the City of Redding, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to attest the signature of the City
Manager and to impress the official seal of the City of Redding
on the aforesaid document, when appropriate.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 5th day of July , 1989 , and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffum, Dahl , Fulton, Johannessen, & Carter
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
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SCOTT CARTER, Mayor
City of Redding
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ATTEST: FO 'PPROVED:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk DALL A. HAYS, C ty Attorney 442
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 16th day of
June, 1989 , by and between the CITY OF REDDING, a Municipal
Corporation and General Law City, hereinafter called "City, " and
SHASTA COUNTY WOMEN' S REFUGE, hereinafter called "SCWR" :
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, it is the desire of City' s Police Department
(hereinafter called "RPD") to have professional consultants
available to render rape crisis intervention services to victims
needing such assistance; and
WHEREAS, SCWR is an organization especially qualified for
such rape crisis intervention, with counselors possessing special
training and experience in this field; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that this matter is not
subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by and between the parties
hereto as follows:
1 . The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year,
commencing July 1 , 1989 , and terminating June 30 , 1990 .
2 . SCWR shall remain on call 24 hours a day during the
term of this Agreement, and when called by the RPD will report as
Ij quickly as possible, but in no event later than one hour after
being contacted by the RPD.
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3 . All SCWR Counselors assigned to work with the RPD shall
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meet the qualifications listed in the Client Services Coordinator
Job Title attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
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by reference.
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4 . All SCWR Counselors assigned to work with the RPD are
required to attend an orientation meeting with the Crimes Against
Persons Investigators and the Investigations Unit Supervisor.
5 . SCWR covenants and agrees that all of its Counselors
+, will agree to accept and package the Sexual Assault Kit evidence
� according to Department of Justice procedures.
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6 . SCWR will only charge City for Counselor time spent for
evidence collection, victim interviews, followup interviews at
'i the request of an investigator, and Court appearances, as i.
ji necessary.
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7 . SCWR will be compensated by City for rendering such aid
to victims at the rate of Ten Dollars ($10 .00) per hour, with a
P minimum of two (2) hours per call-out, payable by City upon
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receipt of SCWR' s billing approved by the Chief of Police.
8 . In the performance of this Agreement, SCWR and its
Counselors are independent contractors of professional counseling
services, and not employees of City.
9 . This Agreement is granted upon the express condition
that City, its officers, agents, and employees, shall be free
from any and all liability and claims for damages for personal
in ur death or
J Y. property damage in any way connected with
SCWR' s services under this Agreement, including claims of SCWR,
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its officers , agents, employees, and counselors. SCWR shall
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indemnify and save harmless City, its officers, agents, and
GI employees, from any and all liability, loss, cost, or obligation
on account of or arising out of any such injury, death, or loss
caused by the negligence or other legal fault of SCWR or its
officers, agents, employees, and counselors.
10 . It is understood and agreed as a condition of this
Agreement that SCWR shall, at its own expense and at all times
during the term of this Agreement, obtain from a company
authorized to do business in the State of California and keep in
full force and effect comprehensive general liability insurance
in the minimum amount of $500 ,000 .00 combined single limits.
Said policy shall name City, its officers, agents, and employees,
as additional insured, and shall further contain a provision
obligating the insurance carrier to notify City in writing at
least ten (10) days prior to any cancellation or reduction of
such insurance. A Certificate of Insurance evidencing such
coverage and notice requirement shall be approved by the Risk
Manager of City and filed with him
prior to the commencement of
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this Agreement.
11 . It is further understood and agreed as a condition of
this Agreement that SCWR will provide workers ' compensation
insurance on its employees/counselors, and furnish the Risk
Manager of City with a Certificate evidencing such insurance, to
be approved by him. Said Certificate shall contain a provision
obligating the insurance carrier to notify City in writing at
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least ten (10) days prior to any cancellation or reduction of
such insurance.
12 . Either party hereto may cancel this Agreement by giving
thirty (30) days ' notice in writing to the other party of its
intention to do so.
13. Any notices or demands that may be given by either
party hereunder, including notice of default and notice of
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termination, shall be deemed to have been fully and properly
given when made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope, and
deposited in the United States Post Office, certified mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To City c/o Chief of
Police, City of Redding, 1313 California Street, Redding,
California 96001 ; and to SCWR at Post Office Box 4211 , Redding,
California 96099-4211 .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the day and year first above written.
II CITY OF REDDING SHASTA COUNTY WOMEN' S REFUGE
ROBERT M. CHRISTOFFERSON ( �ti �tZ~��
City Manager By: 7C z' i (.
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS, City Attorney
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SHASTA COUNTY WOMEN'S REFUGE
Job Title: Client Services Coordinator
Salary & Benefits: $ 6.92 per hour and benefits as defined in SCWR personnel policy.
Scope: The Client Services Coordinator is responsible to the Executive
Director for overall coordination and implementation of the client
services program. This includes accompaniment, advocacy, short
term crisis counseling, follow-up, support groups and compliance
with Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Assistance grants.
S p.ervisor: Executive Director
DuLre-s 1. Coordinate and delegate client services implemented 'by
staff and volunteers.
2. Set up a client services program manual for sexual assault
and domestic violence assistance.
3. Maintain adequate documentation as necessary for compliance
with grant and funding source regulations.
4. Present written documentation to Crisis Line Coordinator on
performance of crisis line workers.
5. Develop and maintain consistent communication and effective
working relationships with associated organizations including
maintaining current letters of agreement with each organization
in compliance with grants.'
6. Maintain and annually update counseling referral list and
implement portions of-counselor and crisis line trainings.
7 . Provide direct crisis line and back-up services or other
related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director. Document
services provided in compliance with program manual and grants.
8. Coordinate clients ' evaluation 'of services received.
9. Attend staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
10. Supervise Volunteer and Crisis Line Coordinator delegating
tasks as necessary.
11. Coordinate and implement professional trainings , i .e. law
enforcement, district attorney, hospital/medical , counselor,
and provide follow-up documentation in compliance with grant
requirements.
12. Coordinate information and referral services including the
completion of necessary documentation in compliance with
funding source regulations.
Qualifications:
1 . B.A. or B.S. degree in human service field.
2. Two years experience providing victim services , case management,
or crisis counseling required.
3. Additional comparable experience may be substituted for educational
requirement.
4. Knowledge of rape trauma syndrome, dynamics of sexual assault,
-child abuse, domestic violence preferred.
5. Willingness and ability to complete 40 hour crisis line training
and 8 hours per year of continuing education.
6. Must possess reliable transportation, a valid California driver' s
license, and automobile insurance.
7. Bilingual and knowledge of sign language preferred.
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