HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-112 YWCA Agreement - Domestic Violence Services for 2002.RESOLUTION NO. R-2002- 112
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to exec, te
an Agreement with the YWCA to continue to provide domestic
violence services.
WHEREAS, victims of domestic violence within the City of Yakima in
misdemeanant cases have not historically had readily available counseling services
nor legal advocacy services; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for (through the Yakima City Prosecutor
and Yakima Police Department) and obtained a State grant in the amount of
Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and No/100 Dollars ($19,790.00) to
continue the existing domestic violence advocate program; and
WHEREAS, the YWCA has the experience and expertise necessary to hire,
supervise, and train a qualified advocate for domestic violence victims and agrees to
perform these services for the City under the terms and conditions set forth in the
attached agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to contract to utilize the
experience and expertise of the YWCA according to the terms and conditions of the
attached agreement, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the attached and incorporated "City of Yakima Domestic Violence Advocate
Agreement with YWCA" effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 for
the purpose of continuing the existing domestic violence advocate program with
available grant funding.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of September, 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY OF YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AGREEMENT
WITH YWCA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ® day of September,
2002, by and between the YWCA, a private non-profit agency, as the Provider of
Services for a Domestic Violence Victims' Advocate, and the CITY OF YAKIMA,
(hereinafter referred to as the "City").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire effectuating an agreement whereby
the Provider will provide the services of an advocate for victims in domestic
violence cases; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY mutually agreed as follows:
1. YWCA to Provide Advocate. The Provider of Services shall,
contingent upon receipt of grant funds, hire a full-time certified counselor to
provide legal advocacy and counseling to victims of domestic violence. The
Advocate shall contact victims of domestic violence (whose names shall be
provided by the Yakima Police Department) within 72 hours of the initial police
contact. The YWCA agrees to telephone the Yakima Police Department daily to
receive an updated list of victims to contact.
2. Advocate Primarily for Misdemeanor Violations. Because the
grant for the victims' advocate has been sought by the Yakima Police Department
and the Yakima City Prosecutor, the intent of the parties is that the advocate will
primarily serve victims of domestic violence at the District Court level.
Additionally, the parties recognize that victims of abuse at the felony level are
presently entitled to use the services of the Victim Witness Unit at the Yakima
County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for their counseling and legal advocacy
needs, whereas victims at the misdemeanant level are presently without
resources.
3. Disbursement. The grants tentatively approved in the amounts of
Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and No/100 Dollars ($19,790.00) for
2002 shall be disbursed upon receipt as follows:
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Expenses: 2002
Administrative Support $9,784.00
72 -Hour Response Coordinator 18,076.00
Assistant .50 7,838.00
Counselor - .375 10,131.00
Medical/FICA/Retirement 10,570.00
Printing/Copying Supplies 1,000.00
Supplies 500.00
Postage 700.00
Training & Development 300.00
Office Occupancy 2,400.00
Telephone 480.00
TOTAL $61,779.00
Income 2002
Government Grants $24,400.00
City of Yakima 19,790.00
YWCA of Yakima 17,589.00
TOTAL $61,779.00
4. Monthly Report. The Provider shall compile on a monthly basis
statistics showing the total number of victims served and case dispositions for all
victims served by the advocate. This information shall be provided to the City
Prosecutor and to the Yakima Police Department for use in determining whether
to apply for grant funding when the present tentatively approved grant expires.
5. Service to be Provided. The advocate shall provide the following
services:
A. Provide direct crisis counseling to resident clients, individually or
in groups; secure confidence of clients; assess and evaluate needs and depth of
trauma; structure counseling to best meet client needs; provide referral to further
counseling or help as needed; report to Child Protective Services as necessary.
B. Conduct a variety of education and training for shelter residents,
such as parenting skills and domestic violence and sexual abuse issues.
C. Facilitate support groups and group meetings.
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D. Maintain case files, records, and documentation; maintain accurate
statistics; prepare reports and correspondence as required.
E. Protect confidentiality of shelter and clients at all times.
F. Develop local social service resources for appropriate referrals.
G. Serve as liaison for victims in areas of law enforcement and
criminal justice to ensure clients receive fair and equitable treatment throughout
the system; assist clients in securing protection orders; provide translation and
support services.
H. Provide emotional support to clients during crisis periods; discuss
options and choices with assigned caseload of clients; schedule work day to meet
the needs of clients.
I. Testify in court as needed.
J. Advocate for legal, service and resource needs of clients; appear in
court as necessary to support clients.
K. Provide alternate and back-up coverage for shelter supervision as
needed.
L. Perform related duties as assigned by Provider YWCA.
M. Advocate shall at a minimum possess a Bachelor's Degree in social
psychology, counseling or a closely related field, including training in early
childhood development and family relations, and experience in domestic
violence or related social services; a Master's Degree is preferred.
6. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,
2002 to December 31, 2002. The Yakima City Manager may agree to extensions
of the term of this Agreement, on a year-to-year basis, upon the same terms and
conditions herein, subject to the amount of grant fund allocation for each one
year period.
7. Payments. Compensation to the Provider shall be payable monthly
upon proper voucher for salary and expenses as outlined herein. Vouchers shall
be submitted by the Provider YWCA and received by the Director of Finance and
Budget at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Any amounts owing beyond
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payments already made by the City for the period January 2002 to the date of the
Agreement, shall be paid as a lump sum upon execution of the Agreement by all
parties.
8. No Assignment. The Provider YWCA shall not assign, transfer, or
subcontract this agreement without obtaining prior written approval from the
City.
9. Independent Contractor. The parties agree that the Provider
YWCA is an independent contractor with the responsibility and authority to
control and direct the performance of the details of the work described herein, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The
implementation of contracted activities and the results to be achieved are solely
the responsibility of the Provider of services, YWCA. No agent, employee,
subcontractor, or representative of the YWCA shall be deemed to be an
employee, agent, servant, or representative of the City of Yakima for any
purpose, and the employees, agents, subcontractors, or representatives of the
Provider YWCA are not entitled to any of the benefits the City provides for its
employees. The YWCA will be solely and entirely responsible for the acts of its
agents, employees, subcontractors, or otherwise, during the performance of this
agreement.
10. Police Duties. Pursuant to RCW 10.97.050, the Yakima Police
Department agrees to provide the name, telephone number, address and case
number (victim information) to the YWCA 72 -Hour Response Program through
its advocate, a position established for the purpose of providing assistance to
victims of domestic violence within the City of Yakima.
This victim information is given to the YWCA 72 -Hour Response Program
to enable them to offer and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence
early in the cycle of violence. This assistance will be in the form of education
about domestic violence, advocacy, counseling and information about resources
for victims of domestic violence.
Victim information may be provided by the Yakima Police Department to
the YWCA 72 -Hour Response Program in either verbal or written form and will
be provided pursuant to a YWCA 72 -Hour Program request that indicates that
an authorized and approved Program worker is available to receive the
information. The victim information will be considered confidential by the
YWCA 72 -Hour Response Program and its personnel, will be securely stored by
the Program so as to prevent unauthorized access or use, and will be used by the
Program only for the purposes described in paragraph 2, Section 10 of this
Agreement.
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11. Indemnity. The Provider YWCA hereby agrees to release,
indemnify, protect, defend and save harmless the City and its elected and
appointed officials,employees and from all claims, actions, or damages of
rremployees, agents
any kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by any person or
persons, corporation, or property arising, directly or indirectly, out of the
operation of this agreement, caused or contributed thereto by the YWCA or its
employees or subcontractors. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall be
deemed to require the YWCA to indemnify the City of Yakima or its elected or
appointed officials, agents, or employees for injury to persons, corporations,
and/or property arising from the sole negligence of the City of Yakima and its
elected or appointed officials, employees, and agents. In case of suit or action
brought against the City of Yakima and/or its elected or appointed officials,
agents, and employees for damages arising out of or by reason of any of the
above-mentioned causes, the Provider YWCA agrees to pay all costs of defense,
including reasonable attorney's fees and any judgment.
12. Non Discrimination. The Provider YWCA shall not discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, or
physical, mental, or sensory handicap in the performance of this contract.
13. Governing Law. This agreement has been and shall be construed
as having been made and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is
mutually understood and agreed to by each party hereto that this agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to
interpretation and as to performance.
14. Venue. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for
the enforcement of this agreement or any provisions thereof, shall be instituted
and maintained only in the Superior Court for Yakima County, Yakima,
Washington.
15. Integration. It is understood and agreed that all understandings
and agreements, whether written or oral, heretofore had between the parties
hereto are merged in this Agreement, which alone fully and completely
expresses their agreement, that neither party is relying upon any statement or
representation not embodied in this Agreement, made by the other, and that this
Agreement may not be changed except by an instrument in writing signed by
both parties.
16. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or
without cause, upon thirty (30) days notice to the other party. This Agreement
shall terminate immediately and without notice should the grant moneys which
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fund the City's contribution be terminated or reduced by the passage of a
referendum or otherwise. Upon such termination all obligations not already
performed under this Agreement shall cease immediately and this Agreement
shall be void and of no further effect.
DA'Z'ED this 3rd day of September, 2002.
CITY OF YAKIMA YWCA, a private non-profit agency
By:
R. A. Zais,lr:', City Manager
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
AT 1'EST:
By:
Melinda Barrett, Executive Director
15 North Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
City Clerk
City Contract No. X t) -g '
Resolution No. A-
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. *9
For Meeting of September 3, 2002
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with the YWCA as the provider of services for a domestic
violence victim's advocate.
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff B. West, Senior Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Jeff B. West, 575-6033
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The YWCA administers a domestic violence advocacy
program. The attached contract authorizes $19,790.00 for 2002 to be used for this
program. This amount represents the grant funds that the City will receive for this
purpose.
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
Contract X Mail to (name and address):
Phone:
Funding Source DCTED`�.\\rant in General Fund
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL�� City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-112
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