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RESOLUTION NO. R-94-65
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima
and the YWCA to provide a domestic violence advocate to serve
victims of domestic violence at the misdemeanant level, funds
for the position to be provided by a grant previously applied for
and tentatively approved.
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WHEREAS, victims of domestic violence within the City of Yakima in
misdemeanant cases presently do not have 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 tentatively obtained a grant in the amount of
S27,661 00 to provide such victims of domestic violence with an advocate; 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 and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the attached and incorporated "City of Yakima Domestic Violence Advocate
Agreement with YWCA May 1994 to May 1995" for the purpose of providing a
domestic violence advocate with available grant funding.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 24thday of May , 1994
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CITY OF YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE
AGREEMENT WITH YWCA
MAY 1994 TO MAY 1995
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this c;2(tf i-` day of
May, 1994, by and between the YWCA as the Provider of Services for
a Domestic Violence Victims' Advocate, and the City of Yakima,
hereinafter referred to as the City.
WITNES SETH:
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. 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. Because the grant for the victim's 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. The grant tentatively approved in the amount of $27,661.00
shall be disbursed upon receipt as follows:
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One half salary of certified advocate/counselor, $15,000.00
including professional support and supervison
thereof (Provider YWCA to match from funds
not supplied by this grant) (including benefits)
Secretarial support services 1,000.00
Travel (200 miles/month x .28 miles) 672.00
Training 900.00
Equipment (computer) 4,000.00
Copying (600 copies x .03) 80.00
Allocation to YPD for dedicated clerical staff time 5,909.00
TOTAL $27,661.00
4. 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. 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.
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.
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Cz Serve as liason 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 perferred.
6. The term of this agreement shall be from May 30, 1994 to May
30, 1995; provided, however, that the parties may wish to apply for
grant funding upon expiration of the grant tentatively obtained
herein; in which case, if such new grant is obtained, an agreement
may be entered into on the same terms and conditions if mutually
acceptable to YWCA and the City of Yakima. The terms and
conditions may be renegotiated at the request of either party based
upon the actual number of domestic violence victims served, impact
on the clerical and other staffs of the parties, and such other factors
as the parties determine reasonable or appropriate.
7. Compensation to the Provider shall be payable monthly upon
proper voucher for salary and expenses as outlined herein, except
that the $4000.00 for computer equipment shall be disbursed on or
before April 30, 1994, contingent upon receipt of grant funding.
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Vouchers shall be submitted by the Provider YWCA and received by
the Director of Finance and Budget at City Hall, Yakima, Washington.
8. The Provider YWCA shall not assign, transfer, or subcontract
this agreement without obtaining prior written approval from the
City.
9. 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, sucontractors, 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. The Provider YWCA hereby agrees to release, indemnify,
protect, defend and save harmless the City and its elected and
appointed officials, employees, and agents from all claims, actions, or
damages of 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 Yakiama 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.
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11. The Provider YWCA shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
creed, color, national origin, or physical, mental, or sensory handicap
in the performance of this contract.
12. 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.
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.
DATED this
day of May, 1994
CITY OF YAKIMA YWCA FAMILY CRISIS PROGRAM
By:
R. A. Zais, Jr.
City Manager
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
AT'TEST:
City Clerk
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Margaret Brown
YWCA`
15 North Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901