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RESOLUTION NO. R-95 13 h1
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute 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 tentatively obtained a State grant in the amount
of Twenty -Seven Thousand Eighty -Six Dollars ($27,086.00) 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 and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the attached and incorporated "City of Yakima Domestic Violence Advocate
Agreement with YWCA May 1995 to May 1996" for the purpose of continuing the
existing domestic violence advocate program with available grant funding.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of October , 1995
ATTEST
City Clerk
(dw)res/DV advocate
Mayor
CITY OF YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AGREEMENT
WITH YWCA
MAY 1995 TO MAY 1996
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this (P day of fit; 1995,
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. 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 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. The grant tentatively approved in the amount of Twenty -Seven
Thousand Eighty -Six Dollars ($27,086.00) shall be disbursed upon receipt as
follows:
Supervision of Program $ 3,784.00
Advocate/Counselor 24,120.00
Medical/FICA 3,944.00
Secretarial Support Services 2,200.00
Travel 450.00
Supplies 800.00
Printing/Copies 1,000.00
Postage 350.00
Telephone 480.00
Office Occupancy 2,100.00
Licenses 100.00
Training/Development 250.00
Employee Benefits 1,672.00
Allocation of dedicated YPD Staff Time 6,461.00
Total $44,711.00
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$27,086.00 City of Yakima Grant Monies
$20,625.00 YWCA of Yakima
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.
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
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childhood development and family relations, and experience in domestic
violence or related social services; a Master's Degree is preferred.
6. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from June 1, 1995 to
May 31, 1996. 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. 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.
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, 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. 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. 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 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. 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.
13. 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 August, 1995.
CITY OF YAKIMA YWCA, a private
non-profit agency
By: r ��
R. A. Zais, Jr.
City Manager
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Contract No.
Resolution No.
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By:
Patty Dion
Executive Director
15 North Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901