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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-98-0899J-98-980 9/17/98 RESOLUTION NO. 9 V— 8 9 9 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT, ACCEPTING A GRANT, IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $86,305.00, FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (TITLE XX) THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under Title XX of the Social Services Act, the United States Department of Health and Human Services provides funding to states that offer child day care services to assist parents from low income families to obtain, retain, or acquire employment training; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has contracted with Miami -Dade County to provide child day care services in the County to these low income families; and WHEREAS, as it has for the last nineteen (19) years, Miami -Dade County wishes to subcontract with the City of Miami to provide said services to eligible families within the City; and WHEREAS, the Day Care Division of the City's Department of Parks and Recreation anticipates providing day care services to a maximum of sixty (60) children (thirty-four (34) preschoolers, ATTACHMENTfe" CONTAINED tai 1 }i • -I iM SEP 2 8 1998 A900106 a No. �_ C. 19 ten (10) toddlers, and sixteen (16) infants) for a one year period beginning July 1, 1998; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the grant, the City will be reimbursed up to the maximum daily rates of $16.20 for infant care, $13.20 for toddler care and $10.00 for care of preschool children; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through Miami -Dade County under Title XX of the Social Services Act in the total estimated amount of $86,305.00, is hereby accepted for the provision of child day care services to children from low income families in the City of Miami. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorizedY to execute an agreement, in substantially the attached form, with Miami -Dade County to accept said grant and to implement said program. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective 1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. - 2 - 98- 899 immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.21 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day September 1998 ATTEST: JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not Indicate approval of this legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said lPgiislaiicn ;iovf (becomes effective with the elapstn (10) da s from the date of Cony sion action regarding same. watt W the Ma r ' 'ng veto. Wa er man, City Cie& WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK CORRECTNESS ATTORNEY W2928:CSK:kc If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. - 3 - Q Q 98 -- 899 V andard Subsidized Child Care CoL .let E r.I'll 7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ��� DWISION Of CHIT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ANDARD CONTRACT C, r- i T . C. - :'I THIS CONTRACT is gqrtdljf tol.'4e't}+vttn Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and CITY OF MIAMI DAY CARE PROGRAMS hereinafter referred to as the "provider". THE PARTIES AGREE: - I(.:q 18 1933 L THE PROVIDER AGREES: A. To provide services in accordance with the conditions specified in Attachment Da v Care i ec B. Requirements of Section 287.058, FS. To provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings, and drags, as specified in Attachment I, to be received and accepted by the contract manager prior to payment. To comply with the criteria and final date by which such criteria must be met for completion of this contract as specified in Section II, Paragraph A, of this contract. To submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses in sufficient detail for a proper pre -audit and post -audit thereof. Where applicable, to submit bills for any travel expenses in acceptance with section 112.061, FS. The County may, if specified in Attachment I, establish rates lower than the maximum provided in section 112.061, FS. To allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, FS, made or received by the provider in conjunction with this contract. It is expressly understood that the provider's refusal to comply with this provision shall constitute an immediate breach of contract. C. Governing Law 1. State of Florida Law a. This contract is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida. Each party shall perform its obligations herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. b. That it understands that the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Labor and Employment Security have jointly implemented WAGES, an initiative to empower recipients in the Temporary Assistance To Needy Families Program to enter and remain in gainful employment. Employment of WAGES participants is a mutually beneficial goal for the provider and the County in that it provides qualified entry level employees needed by many providers and provides substantial savings to the citizens of Florida 2. Federal Law a. If this contract contains federal funds, the provider shall comply with the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 74, and/or 45 CFR, Part 92, and other applicable regulations as specified in Attachment I. b. If this contract contains federal funds and is over $100,000, the provider shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857(h) et seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1368 et seq.), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations (40 CFR Part 15). The provider shall report any violations of the above to the County. c. That no federal funds received in connection with this contract may be used by the provider,ror• agent acting for the provider, to influence legislation or appropriations pending before the Congress pr any. State legislature. 1 this contract contains federal funding in excess of S100,000, the provider must, prior Page 1 of 10 98— 809 ,/ Standard Subsidized Child Can Coro -act to contrac gution, complete the Certification Reg. mg Lobbying form, Attachment F. If a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, Standard Form LLL, is required, it may be obtained from the contract manager. All disclosure forms as required by the Certification Regarding Lobbying form must be completed and returned to the contract manager. d. That unauthorized aliens shall not be employed. The County shall consider the employment of unauthorized aliens a violation of section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act. Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this contract by the County. e. That if this contract contains $10,000 or more of federal funds, the provider shall comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemental in Department of Labor regulation 41 CFR, Part 60. [45CFR, Part 92]. f. That if this contract contains federal funds and provides services to children up to age 18, the provider shall comply with the Pro -Children Act of 1994, Public Law 103-227. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. This clause is applicable to all approved subcontracts. D. Audits, Records, and Records Retention 1. To establish and maintain books, records, and documents (including electronic storage media) in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all revenues and expenditures of funds provided by the County, under this contma 2. To retain all client records, financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertinent to this contract for a period of five (5) years after termination of the contract, or if an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of five (5) years, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings or any litigation which may be based o'h the terms of this contract. 3. Upon completion or termination of the contract and at the request of the County, the provider will cooperate with the County to facilitate the duplication and transfer of any said records or documents during the required retention period as specified in Section 1, Paragraph D.2. above. 4. To assure that time records shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by Federal, State or other personnel duly authorized by the County. 5. At all reasonable items for as long as records are retained, persons duly aurdwrized by the County and Federal auditors,pursuant to 45 CFR, Part 9236(t)(101 shall be allowed Bull access to and the right to examine any of the provider's contract and related records and documents, regardless of the form in which' kept 6. To provide a financial and compliance audit to the County as specified In Attachmed I and to ensure that all related party transactions arc disclosed to the audits. 7. To include the aforementioned audit and reoord keeping requhomeab in all approved subeontmcft and assignments. E. Monitoring by the County To permit persons duly authmud by the County to inspect any records, papa:, documents, facilitie% goods, and services of the provider which are relevant to this ax trac k and/or hft- new any clients and employees of the provider to assure of the satisfsclmy performance of the terms and oonditioos of this ooaftOL Following such evaluation the County will deliver -to the provider a written report of its findings which will include written recommendations with regard to the providers performance of the term: and coaditioos of this contract. The provider will correct all noted deficiencies identified by the County within the specified period of time set forth in the recommendations. The providers failure to correct noted deficiencies any, at the sole and exclusive discretion of the County, result in any one or any combination of the fallowing: (1) the provider being deemed in breach or default of this contract, (2) the withholding of payments to the provider by the County and (3) the termination of this contract for cause. Page 2 of 10 9 8- 899 i - indard Subsidized Child Care Cor ct F. Music and Reading Opportunities for Children 1. To provide for children from birth to 5 years and environment rich in language and music and filled with objects of various collors, shapes, textures, and sizes to stimulate visual, tactile, auditory, and linguistic senses in the chidren. 2. To include classical music in the daily activities for all children birth to 5 years as evidenced on the daily plan. 3. To provide at least 30 minuts of reading to the children each day as evidenced on the daily plan. 4. To provide training for the infants' and toddlers' parents including direct dialogue and interaction between teachers and parents demonstrating the urgency of brain development in the first year of a child's life. G. Indemnification NOTE: Paragraph I.F.1. and 2. are not applicable to contracts executed between state agencies or subdivisions, as defined in section 768.28, FS. TBEPROVEDERS%Vd ict to the provision of and limitations contained in section 768. 28, Flor Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalitiesstat from any and all liability, losses or damagts, including Zxufn i..d fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents, or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claim; demands, suits, causes or actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out o& relating to or resulting fmm the performance of this Agreement by the Provider or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. Provider shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend ail claims, suits or actions of any kind or natur+d m the name of the County, when; applicable, inchiding appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorneys fees which may issue thereon. Provider expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by Provider shall in no way limit the responsibility harmless and to indemnify, keep and save harmleand defend the County or its offices; employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. EL Insurance The provider shall furnish to Miami-Dide County, clo Risk Management Division 111 N.W. lst Street, Suite 2350, Miami, Florida 33128-1989 adequate liability insurance coverage on a comprehensive basis and to hold -such liability insurance at all times during the edstence of this contract and any renewals) and extensions) of it Upon execution of this contract, unless it is a state agency or subdivision as defined by section 768.28, FS, the provider accepts full responsibility far identifying and determining the types) and extort of liability insurance necessary to provide reasonable financial protections for the provider and the chants to be served under this contract Upon the exet Aw of this contrary the provider :ball frnish the Cmary written verification supporting both the detamiaation and exi:taoce of snob imtrance coverage. Such eovwp may be provided by a self-insurance program established and operating under the laws of the State of Florida. 7U County reserves the right to require addid000l insurance as specified in Amchment IL 1. The Certificat(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which marts the requirements as outlined below: a. Worker's Compensation b maace for all employees of the provider as mq*W by Florida Statute 440. b. Public Liabilky Insurance on a comprehensive basis in ao amount not lest thin $300,000 combined single limit per oommoce for bodily injury and property damage. Miami -Dodo Canty must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage. c. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less thin $300,000 combined single limit per occurrenoe for bodily injury and property damage for vehicles designed for 1S passengers or km Vehicles designed to transport 16 passengers or more are required to have an insurance coverage of $500,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Page 3of10 98 _ 899 p 'tandard Subsidized Child Care Cc act In the event a provider does no, ..se any vehicle to transport subsidized chilo care clients, then the provider must submit a signed statement to that effect to GSA Risk Management Division. The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in standard liability insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of the pr.;vider. All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications: The company must be rated no less than "B" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to financial strength, by the latest editions of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division. or The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority as shown in the last "List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in Florida", issued by the State of Florida Department of Insurance and are members of the Florida Guaranty Fund. Certificates will indicate no modification or change in insurance will be made without thirty (30) days written advance notice to the certificate holder. Miami -Dade County must be shown as the certificate holder on all insurance certification. 2. If the providei`6 a state agency or subdivision as defined by s. 768.28, FS, the provider shall furnish the County, upon request, written verification of liability protection in accordance with a. 768.28, FS. Nothing herein shall be construed to extend any party liability beyond provided in s. 768.28, FS. L Safeguarding Information Not to use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of services under this contract for any purpose not in conformity with state regulations and Federal law or regulations (45 CFR, Part 205.501 accept upon written consent of the recipient, or the responsible parent or guardian when authorized by law. However, it is recognized that the County is subject to the Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Documents in possession of the County shall be availsble for public inspection, unless a record is specifically exempted by statute. J. Assignments and Sabcontraeb 1. To neither assign the t+espaosibil- for this contract to another party nor subcontract for any of the work cntemplsted under this contract without prior written approval of the County which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Amy sublicense; assignment, ortranshrotheawise occ r iog shall be null and void. 2. To be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred with the pwja L If the County permits provider to subcontract all or part of the work contemplated under this contract, including entering intb subcontracts wilt vendors for services and commodldes, it is understood by the provider that all such subcontract arrangements shall be evidenced by a written document subject to prior review and comment by the County. Such review of the written subcontract document by the County will be limited to a determination of whew or not mbeontracting is permissible, whether due offexued :tubeontaaater its acceptable to the County, and the inclusion of applicable terms and conditions of this comtrw% IMe provider further agrees that the County shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any acpecses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and the provider shall be solely liable to the :tub000fth i r for all acpeases and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. The provider, at its expense, will defend the County against such claims. 3. That the County shall at all times be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties, or obligations- under this contract to another governmental agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the Page 4of10 98- 899 1' .rndard Subsidized Child Care Con%. act provider. In the event the State of Florida approves transfer of the pmvidees obligations, the provider remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the contract. In addition, this contract shall bind the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of the provider and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligations of the State of Florida. 4. Unless otherwise stated in the contract between the provider and subcontractor, payments made by the provider to the subcontractor must be within seven (7) working days after receipt of full or partial payments from the. County in accordance with section 387.0585, FS. Failure to pay within seven (7) working days will result in a penalty charged against the provider and paid to the subcontractor in the amount of one-half of one (1) percent of the amount due, per day, from the expiration of the period allowed herein for payment. Such penalty shall be in addition to actual payments owed and shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the outstanding balance due. K. Return of Funds To return to the County any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this contract that were disbursed to the provider by the County. The provider shall return any overpayment to the County within 40 calendar days after either discovery by the provider, or notification by the County, of the overpayment. In the event that the provider or its :ndepeadent auditor discovers that an overpayment has been made, the provider shall repay said overpayment within 40 calendar days without prior notification from the County. In the event that the County first discovers an overpayment has been made, the County will notify the provider by letter of such a finding. Should repayment not be made in a timely manner, the County will charge interest of one (1) percent per month compounded on the outstanding balance after 40 calendar days after the date of notification or discovery. L. Incident Reporting 1. Client Risk Prevention and Incident Reporting If services to clients will be provided under this contract, the provider and any subeoatracton shall, in accordance with the client risk prevention system, report those reportable situations Isted in HRSR 215-6 Paragraph S, in the manner prescribed in HRSR 215-6 or district operating procedure& 2. The provider will immediately report knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse; neglect; or exploitation of a child, aged pers�n or disabled adult to the Florida Abuse Hotline on the ststewide tollfree telephone number (1-800-96-ABUSE). As required by Chapter 415, FS, this is binding upon both the provider and its employees. AL Transportation Di advantageil If clients are to be transported under this contract. the provider will comply with the provisions of Chapter 427, FS, and Rule Chapter 41.2, FAC. The pawider shall submit to the County tin report: required Pm=Ant to Volume 10, Chapter27, HRS Accounting Procedures Manual. N. Purchasing 1. To purchase articles which are the subject o4 or an required to carry out this contract from Prison Rehabilhative Industries and Diversified Entapcises, Inc. (PRIDE) idwAfled under Chapter 946, FS, in the same manner and under the procedures set forth in subsections 946.S15(2) and (4). FS. For purposes of this contract, the provider:lull be deemed to be substituted for the County insofar as dealings with PRIDE. This clause is not applicable to subcoatractors unless otherwise required by law. An abbreviated list of products/services available from PRIDE may be obtained by contacting PRIDE, (&SO) 487-3774. 2.. To procure any products or materials which arc the subject o4 or are required to carry out this contract, in accordance with the provisions of sections 403.706S, and 287.04S, FS. 3. Procurement of Materials with Recycled Content 98- 899 Page 5 of 10 'tandard Subsidized Child Care Ca let It is expressly understood and agreed that any products or materials which are the subject of, or are required to carry out this contract shall be procured in accordance with the provision of sections 403.7%S, and 287.045, FS. O. Civil Rights Requirements 1. Not to discriminate against any employee in the performance of this contract, or against any applicant for employment, because of age, race, creed, color, disability, national origin, or sex. The provider further assures that all contractors, subcontrators, subgrantees, or others with whom it arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees in connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those participants or employees because of age, race, creed, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This is binding upon the provider employing fifteen (1S) or more individuals. 2.. To complete the Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire, HRS Forms 946 A and B, in accordance with HRSM 220-2. This is applicable if services are directly provided to clients and if 1S or more individuals are employed. 3. The Provider agrees to abide and be governed by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any attesting provider, or any owner, subsidiary, or other firm affiliated with or related to the attesting provider, or any owner, subsidiary, or other firm affiliated with or related to the attesting provider is found by the responsible enforcement agency, the Courts or the County to be in violation of the Acts, and the County will conduct no further business with such attesting provider. Any contract entered into based upon false affidavit shall be voidable by the County. If any attesting provider violates any of the Acts during the term of any contract such provider has with the County, such contract shall be voidable by the County, even if the attesting firm was not in violation at the time it submitted its affidavit P. Independent Capacity of the Contractor 1. To be solely liable for the performance of all tasks contemplated by this contract which are not the exclusive responsibility of the County. 2. To act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee, or agent of the County. The provider shall not represent to others that it has the authority to bind the Canty unless specifically authorized in writing to do so. In addition to the provider this is also applicable to the provider's officers, agents, employees, subcontractors or assignees, in performance of this contract. 3. Except where the provider is a state agency, neither the provider, its offioen, agents, employees, subcontractors, nor assignees are entitled to state retirement or state leave benefits or to nay other compensadan of state or county employment as a result of performing the duties and obligations of this contrast. 4. To take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that each suboonttador of the provider will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted In be an agent, Se v&K joint ventures, or partner of the County. S. The County will not furnish services of support (e.g., office spoon office supplies, telephone service, secretarial or clerical support) to the provider, or its suboontraeW or assignee, unless justified by the provider and speed to in advaase by the County in Attachment L 6. All deductions for Social security, withholding taxes, income tares cxhntrtbutlotts to unemployment compensation fiords, and all necessary insurance for the provider, the provider's officers, employee:, agents, subcontractors, or assignees shall be the responsibility of the provider. Q. Sponsorship A3 required by section 28615, FS, if the provider is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this contract, it shall, in publicizing, advertising or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: "Sponsored by (provider's name) Miami -Dade County, and the State of Florida Department of Children and Families.' if the sponsorship Page 6 of 10 9 8_ 899 99 (' lndard Subsidized Child Care Con. .ct reference is in written material, the words "Miami -Dade County" and "State of Florida, Department of Children and Families shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the organization. R. Final Invoice To submit the final invoice for payment to the County no more than 30 days after the contract ends or is terminated. If the provider fails to do so, all right to payment is forfeited and the County will not honor any requests submitted after the aforesaid time period Any payment due under the terms of this contract may be withheld until all reports due from the provider and necessary adjustments thereto have been approved by the County. S. Use of Funds For Lobbying Prohibited To comply with the provisions of sections 111.062 and 216.347, FS, which prohibit the expenditure of contract funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, judicial branch, or a state agency. T. Public Entity Crime As required by section 287.133, FS, the following restrictions are placed on the ability of persons convicted of public entity crimes to transact business with the County. When a person or affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime, he/she may not submit a bid on a contrail . to provide any goods -or services, to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity foi the construction or the repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids an leases of real property to a public entity, may nbt be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor. or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in aaxss of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017. FS, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. U. Patents, Copyrights, and Royalties 1. If any discovery of invention arises or is developed in the course or as a result of work or services performed under this contras or in anyway connected herewith, the provider shall refer the discovery or invention to the County to be referred to the Department of State to determine whetha patent protection will be sought in the name of the State of Florida. Any and all patent rights accruing under or in oaomection with the performance of this contract are hereby reserved to the Sate of Florida. 2. In the event that air books, manuals, films or other copyrightable materials are prodooed, the provider shall notify the Department ofState. Amy and all oopyrights accruing miler or to camectioowhh the performance under this contract are hereby rwervW to the State of Florida. 3. The provides, without exceptim shall b demnify and save harmless the State of Florida and its employees from liability of any man at kind, including cost and expenses for or on aommt of any copyrighted, patented, or tmp tinted invention. prooest„ or article manufitcba+ed by the provider. Mw provider has no liability when such claim is solely and awfusively due to the Depar l mad of Std h athwadoo of the article. The State of Florida will provide prompt written notification of claim of copyright or patent infringement. Further, if such claim is made or is pending, the provider may, at its option and Mense, procure for the Department of State, the right to continue use o& replace, or modify the article to render it non -infringing. If the provider uses any design, device. or materials covered by letters, patent, or eopydgK it is mutually agreed And understood without oweption that the bid prices shall include all royalties or cost arising from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work. Page 7 of 10 'tandard Subsidized Child Can Co act IL THE DEPARTMENT AGRk .j: A. Contract Amount To pay for contracted services according to the conditions of Attachment I; subject to the availability of funds. The State of Florida's and the County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. The costs of services paid under ally other contract or from any other source are not eligible for reimbursement under this contram B. Contract Payment Pursuant to section 215.422, FS, the County has five (5) working days to inspect and approve goods and services, unless the bid specifications, Purchase Order, or this contract specifies otherwise. With the exception of payments to health care providers for hospital, medical, or other health care services, if payment is not available within 40 days, measured from the latter of the date a properly completed invoice is received by the County or the goods or services are received, inspected, and approved, a separate interest penalty set by the Comptroller pursuant to section 55.03, FS, will be due and. payable in addition to the invoice amount. To obtain the applicable interest rate, contact the district fiscal office/contract administrator. Payments to health care providers for hospital, medical, or other health care services shall be made not more than 3S days from the date eligibility for payment is determined. Financial penalties will be calculated at the daily interest rate of .033330/0. Invoices returned to a vendor due to preparation errors will result in a payment delay. Interest penalties lea than one dollar will not be enforced unless the vendor requests payment. C. Vendor Ombudsman A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Banking and Finance. The duties of this individual include.acting as an advocate for vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (850) 488-2924 or 1-800.848-3792, the State of Florida Comptrollees Hotline. IIL THE PROVIDER AND COUNTY MUTUALLY AGREE: A. Effective and Ending Dates This. contract shall begin on July 11, 1998 or on the date on which the contract has been signed by both parties, whichever is later, and shall end on June 30,1999. B. Termination: At Will, Because of Lack of Funds, or For Breach er Failure to Saddactorily Perform Prior. Agreement 1. This contract may be terminated by eidw party whhout causer upon no less than d tiRy (30) calendar days notice in writing to the other patty unless a lessa time is mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery. 2. In the event funds to Soance this ombact beoorne unavailable, the CoemW may terminate the contract upon no Ion than twenty-four (24) bonus notice in writing to the provides. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail return receipt requesoed, or m person with proof of delivery. The ConnW shall be the final aiithorlty as to the availability and adequacy of funds. In the event of termination of this contract, the provider will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to notification of tamination. 3. This contract may be terminated for the providees non-performance upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the provider. If applicable, the County may employ the default provisions in Chapter 60A-1.006(3), FAC. Waiver of breach of any pmvisions of this contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this contract. The provisions herein do not limit the County s right to remedies at law or inequity. 4. Failure to have performed any contractual obligations with the County in a manner satisfactory to the County will be a sufficient cause for termination. To be terminated as a provider under this provision, the provider must Page 8of10 98- 899 ,andard Subsidized Child Care Con.. aet have: (1) previously failed to satisfactorily perform in a contract with the County, been notified by the County of the unsatisfactory performance, and failed to correct the unsatisfactory performance to the satisfaction of the County; or (2) had a contract terminated by the County for cause. C. Renegotiation or Modlficadon Modifications of provisions of this contract shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties. The rate of payment and the total dollar amount may be adjusted retroactively to reflect price level increases and changes in the rate of payment when these have been established through the appropriations process and subsequently identified in the County's operating budget D. Otiicial Payee and Representatives (Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers): 1. The provider name, as shown on page 1 of this 3. The name, address, and telephone number of the contract, and mailing address of the official contract manager for the County for this contract: payee o whom the payment shall. be made: 4 -f X4 - g�j nnyp-gg Pggg )AI V. 3ur 2- _ P o_ Box 110708 v Miami, FL 33233-0708 Z 305-860-3809 N'--'1'n - %tan Z) 2. The name, address and telephone number of 4. The name, address and telephone number of the the contact person for financial and. representative of the provider responsible for administrative records:' tiom of the program under this contract: rA?-non T Fv^nc on- T Fvnnc —� P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 305-860-3809 5, Upon change of representatives (names, addresses, telephone numbers) by either party, notice shall be provided in writing to the other party and the notification attached to the originals of this contract E. All Terms and Conditions Included Taus contract and its attachments as referenced, Attachment I (At RisidLow Income Family Support Act Child Care Services Single Provider Children and Family Serviced Attachment II (Provider 1101 Attachment III (Child Care Variable Rates), Exhibit A (Child Carus PWD= Assessment - Genf c1 Exhibit B (Child Care Program Assessment- Categoric . Exhibit C (Child Care Program, Exhibit" Exhibit D (Metro -Dade County Affidavits, as required by the Hoard of Co=fy Commisdmers� and Exhibit E (Fkcida S on Public Entity Crimes), Exhibit F (Certification Regarding Lobbying), and Exhibit G (Florida DWtment of Children and Families Security Agreement Form) eomtain all the taus and conditions agreed upon by the parties, There are no provisions, terms, condition, ar obligations other than those contained herein. and this contract shall supersede all previous commumicatioos, repraeatati 904 or agreements, either verbal or written between the parties. If any term or provision of tie contract is found to be illegal or unemfotcable, the remainder of the contract shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be atrickaL Page 9of10 98— 899 andard Subsidized Child Care Coa. .act I have mqd the entire contract inclusive of all its xUachments, as referencl In Paragraph M.E. above, and understand each wAlf and paragraph. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this 10 page contract to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized PROVIDER: SIGNED BY.: SAME: Wsirinhaw TITLE: City Manager DATE: Federal EID# (or SSN): Provider Fiscal Year Ending Date: G / I I gFROVED AS 10 FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CITY ATTORNEY MIIAI U-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGNED BY. - NAME: TTIiE: DATE: Approved As To,Insurance Requirements: Mario Soldevilla Risk Management Administrator ATTEST: Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk Page 10of10 98- 899 5/15/98 Subsidized Child Care Services Depa, ent of Children and Families Farah, .3afety and Preservation ATTACHMENT I A. Services to be provided 1. Definition of Terms a. Contract Terms: 1) Amendment: A document by which substantial changes are made to the executed contract, i.e., cost, services, time period, method of payment, etc. 2) Attachment I: The section of the contract containing the Services to be Provided, Manner of Service Provision, Method of Payment and Special Provisions. 3) Contract: A formal written agreement between the "Department" and an individual or organization for the procurement of services. A formal contract consists of the Standard Contract, Attachment I and any other attachments or exhibits deemed necessary to the contract. 4) Contract Manager: An individual designated by the contract signer to be responsible for the management of the contract. 5) Contractual Services: The rendering by a provider of its time and effort in the provision of services described in the contract. 6) County: Refers to Miami -Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services. 7) Exhibit: An attachment to the contract. 8) Provider: An organization or individual providing services or materials to the County in accordance with the terms of the contract. 9) Fiscal Year: The state fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. b. Program or Service Specific Terms: 1) "At -risk" means children who have been, determined to be at -risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation and who are currently clients of the Department of Children and Families. This includes children whose protective services case has been closed due to child care services being provided. 2) "Low income" means children of working parents whose faanily incomes do not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Low income means working poor as refameed in Section 402.3015, F.S. 3) "Subsidized child care services" means the care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his individual needs, and for which a payment, foe, or grant is made for care. These services must be at least eighty-two percent (82%) of the project cost. 4) "W.A.G.E.S." means Florida's Work And Gain Economic Self -Sufficiency program which was implemented statewide October 1,1996. 5) "Family Transition Program (FI'P)" means Florida's pilot welfare reform projects, specifically clients grandfathered into the W.A.G.E.S. program. lof 11 98- 899 „ LJI YO Subsidized Child Care Services Depa—nent of Children and Families Fam. _ .safety and Preservation 6) "Direct Services” means services to support families, subcontract and certificatelvoucher providers to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate and family friendly child care services, and to assist families in preventing abuse and remaining or becoming economically self-sufficient. 7) "Administrative Services" means those services necessary to administer the contract as specified in the County's application. 8) "Prevailing market rate" means the 75th percentile of the market rate as determined by an annual market rate survey by district. 9) "Brigance or Ages and Stages" means the assessment instruments used to assess the three and four year olds. 10) "An individualized plan" means the plan that is developed by the child care center staff to monitor and assess the child's developmental patterns. 2. General Description a. General Statement. This contract is for subsidized child care services to eligible children and families and for administrative and direct services necessary to develop and to maintain a safe, cost effective, family friendly system to protect at -risk children and assist families to become or remain economically self-sufficient. b. Authority. Authority is provided in Section 402.3015, F.S. and 65C-21.001 and .003 Florida Administrative Code. • c. Scope of Service. These services will be provided within Miami -Dade County of District XI, during ther time period specified in the contract. d. Major Program Goals. The major goals of these services are to prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, to assist families to become or remain economically self-sufficient, and to prepare children to enter school ready to learn. 3. Clients to be Served. a Child Development support services will be provided in accordance with those services identified on the Center Application/Proposal form. 1) Priority I - a) Children of families who are eligible because of an allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation: 1- Is under child protective investigation, or 2- Has resulted in the provision of protective services, or 3- Resulted in the past provision of protective services, but for which the protective services case has been closed as a result of subsidized child care services having reduced and continuing to reduce the risk factors (for abuseand/or neglect) for the family. b) Children who are in "Out of Home Placements", consisting of either relative care, foster cam, or emergency shelter. c) Family income must be equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty level. 2 of 11 98- 899 .)i i>/`l0 Subsidized Child Care Services Depie ent of Children and Families Famiir Safety and Preservation 2) Priority II a) Families who are applicants, or are are recipients of temporary cash employment, and are participating reasonable travel time. involved in job preparation activities or who assistance (W.A.G.E.S.) for the hours of in authorized education and/or training plus This category also includes: 1- W.A.G.E.S. Family Transition Program (FTP) in District 1 2- Family Transitional Program Transitional Education in District 1 3- Children of working parents whose family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, who need care in order to maintain employment of at least 20 hours or more per week. 4- The family income must be equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty level. 5- In two parent families, both parents must meet the eligibility criteria. 6- Transitional Child Care (less than 3 of 6 months) 7- Transitional Child Care (3 or more out of 6 months) 8- Transitional Education 9- TCC/Transitional Education 10- • ,Teen parents I I- Migrant farm workers 12- 'Former Transitional Child Care 3) Priority III . a) Working parents who need care in order to maintain employment of at least 20 hours or more per week. This category also includes: 1- The family income must be between 100% and 150016 of the federal. poverty level,and does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level. 2- In two parent families, both parents must meet the eligibility criteria. 3- Children who receive temporary cash assistance (W.A.G.E.S.) as "child only case", and the family is not eligible under Priority I or W.A.G.E.S. 4- Children who are at home or who have been placed with a relative, and the parent or relative receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and needs child care due to disability. 5- Native Americans b) Client Determination. Eligibility for at -risk child care services will be made by the Department of Children and Families and referred to the provider for services. W.A.G.E.S. and the initial Transitional Auld Care eligibility will also be determined by the Department and WJLG.E.S. staff or with the Department of Labor and referred to the provider for services. Eligibility for all other categories will be determined by the County. In case of a dispute regarding eligibility, the final determination of eligibility will be made by the contract manager. c) Contract Limits. To the extent that resources are available the provider shall provide child care and direct services to every family with a child eligible to participate in the subsidized child care program. 3ofII • )/1.)/YO Subsidized Child Care Services Depa ent of Children and Families Famhy Safety and Preservation B. Manner of Service Provision 1. Service Tasks: a. Task List 1) Child Development support services will be provided in accordance with those services identified on the Center Application/Proposal form. 2) To the greatest extent possible, child care services for children at -risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation will be provided in centers or homes which are either directly operated or subcontracted. All other clients will have a choice of the following: a) Directly operated and subcontracted care: 1- licensed child care centers 2- licensed or registered family homes 3- exempt, school operated programs b) CertificateNouchered care: 1- licensed child care centers 2- licensed or registered family homes 3-',sectarian child care 4-, relative and neighbor family home care in the home of the parent 5- any legal child care arrangement 3) The provider shall conform to the program standards of Chapter 65C-21, FAX and with Section 402.3015, F.S. 4) Child care providers providing services funded by this contract which are directly operated or under a subcontract must attain a minimum of 80% compliance on the Child Care Program Assessment, HRS-CYF Form 5048 and the Family Child Care Program Assessment, HRS-CYF Form 5051 based on semi-annual monitoring by the provider. 5) Child care providers whether directly operated or under subcontract obtaining a 95% compliance or above on the program assessment instrument will be monitored annually. 6) The provider will maintain client eligibility information in such a manner that monthly management report information and ad hoc reports may be provided as requested by the County. 7) 100% of three and four year olds in subcontracted or directly operated centers and homes will receive a developmental screening (Brigance or Ages and Stages) within 12 weeks of their birthday. 8)100% of the three and four year olds in subcontracted or directly operated centers and homes with developmental problems identified, will receive an individualized plan. The plan will be developed by the center staff within a four week period. b. Task Limits. Child care and direct services are limited to the geographic area described in section A.2.c. preceding and to the provisions of the Method of Payment section and the Special Provisions section (sections C and D) following. 4 of 11 98- 899 i J' 7° Zuosl(Ilzed Cluld Care Services Depart*^-nt of Children and Families Famil, fety and Preservation 2. Staffing Requirements a. Staffing Levels. The provider will maintain sufficient staff to deliver the agreed upon services as reflected in the provider Purchase of Child Care services "Proposal and Renewal Application". b. Professional Qualifications. Qualifications of staff should match those as presented in the provider's response to the County's request for proposal and the current year application. Changes, deletions and corrections shall be submitted in conjunction with the current application and any renewal year applications. Both the response to the request for proposal and the current application are incorporated herein by reference and maintained in the contract manager's file. c. Staffing Changes. It is agreed that the provider will notify the contract manager in writing within 30 days of major changes in staff, major provider reorganization, and transfer of significant duties within existing position descriptions. 3. Service Location & Equipment a. Service Delivery Location. The provider shall arrange or provide child care services throughout the geographic area assigned. b. Service Times. Child care, direct services and administrative services must be available at times reasonably related to client needs for these services. For the purpose of this section, client means eligible children, their families, providers - both subcontracted and vouchered, and the County. It is expected that the provider will be open 261 days, 10 hours per day, excluding holidays. c. Changes In Location. If the provider changes location of offices, the contract manager, Pernella V. Burke, shall be notified. d. Equipment. It is the responsibility of the provider to determine what equipment is necessary to provide services, develop reimbursement requests and respond to the data requests by the County. 4. Dellverables a. Service Units. 1) A unit of child care is a day or part day of child care services as defined in HRS Manual 175-14 and specified in the provider application. b. Reports. The provider must insure that they have met all federal reporting requirements: 1) The provider will provide reimbursement requests in accordance with the Method of Payment Section that follows. c. Records and Documentation. The provider will maintain accurate and current client information which is updated on a monthly basis. The County will monitor the status of the child's eligibility from onsite -record reviews and from ad hoc reports obtained from the provider's client information system. 5of11 J/ 1 J/ 7O .I Jubslcilzed Child Care Services Depart—ent of Children and Families Famil. fety and Preservation 5. Performance Specifications a. Outcomes and Outputs I ) 100% of W.A.G.E.S. clients who need child care that receive subsidized child care services. 2) 95% of Families with Children receiving subsidized child care services who are satisfied based on Customer Satisfaction Instrument. 3) $Q.1 of four year old children placed with contracted providers in care for at least .nine months prior to the entry into kindergarten, ready to learn as determined by DOE or local school systems' readiness assessment. b. Standards Definitions 1) Client satisfaction survey means the County's. generic client Customer Satisfaction Instrument. c. Monitoring and Evaluation Methodology. By execution of this contract the provider hereby acknowledges and agrees that its performance under the contract must meet the standards set forth above and will be bound by the conditions set forth below. If the provider fails to meet these standards, the County, at its exclusive option, may allow up to six months for the provider to Achieve compliance with the standards. If the County affords the provider an. opportunity to achieve compliance, and the provider fails to achieve compliance within the specified timeframe, the County will terminate the contract. d. Performance Definitions. 1) Outcome and Outputs number 1 will be measured in the following way, the number of W.A.G.E.S. referrals placed will be divided by the number of W.A.G.E.S. referrals received. 2) Ninety-five percent (95%) of the clients receiving subsidized child care will be satisfied based on the County's Customer Satisfaction Instrument. 6. Provider Responsibilities a. Provider Unique Activities. It is expected that the provider shall attend a minimum of 7 Center Director meetings. b. Coordination With Other ProviderstEatities. It is expected that the provider will participate in associations, attend annual meetings, participate in community collaborative groups and attend County in-service ftiining sessions to the extent possible by funding and program description and design. C. Method of Payment 1. The County agrees to pay the provider according to the rates included on Attachment II. The County reserves the right to change these rates based upon changes in the district rate schedule without amending this contract. Furthermore, the County reserves the right to add, delete, or modify the age level components included in this contract without amending this contract. The County will notify the provider 30 days prior to any change in the daily rate payable or age level 6ofil 5115198 Sr' ' sized Child Care Services Dep..,tment of Children and Families Family Safety and Preservation components contracted for, as indicated in Attachment II of this contract. The daily reimbursable rate for the provision of child care services shall be the lesser of the subcontractor's private rate or the district's maximum stated rates as reflected in Attachment III of this contract. D. Special provisions 1. Miscellaneous Section a. The County shall furnish consultation to the provider in the areas of fiscal management and the County's required standards for program quality. b. Payment shall be made only for those expenditures incurred in the provision of eligible services to eligible clients. Client eligibility and service eligibility shall be determined by the County or verified with an appropriate referral authorizing services according to Section 402.3015, F.S. and 65C-22 F.A.C. and County operating procedures. c. Provider personnel who, as part of their duties and responsibilities, spend 40 hours or more per month in child care program(s) must submit a local and state criminal record's check within ninety (90) days of employment. d. The provider agrees to recognize the County when issuing publications and conducting events either partially or fully funded under this contract. Recognition should include at a minimum the County's name and logo. 2. Morals Clause The Provider understands that performance under this contract involves the expenditure of public Rinds from both the state and federal governments, and that the acceptance of such funds obligates the Provider to perform its services in accordance with the very highest standards of ethical and moral conduct. Public funds may not be used for purposes of lobbying, or for political contributions, or for any expense related to such activities, pursuant to Section I R of the Standard Contract of this contract. The Provider understands that the County is a public agency which is mandated to conduct business in the sunshine, pursuant to Florida Law, and that all issues relating to the business of the County and the Provider are public reoad and subject to full disclosure. The Provider understands that attempting to exercise undue in8oence on the County and its employees to allow deviation or variance from the terms of this contract other than negotiated, publicly disclosed amendment, is prohibited by the State of Florida, pursuant to Section III C of the Standard Contract The Provider's conduct is subject to all state and federal laws governing the conduct of entities engaged in the business of providing services to government 3. Logo As required by Section 286.25, Florida Statutes, if the provider is a non governmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by the state funds, including any funds obtained .through this contract, it shall, in publicizing advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program use one of the approved legends, which must be used in conjunction with the logo: a.. Sponsored/Funded by Department of Children & Families, District 11, or a Department of Children & Families Sponsored/Funded Agency; b. Partially sponsored/funded by Department of Children & Families, District 11; 7of11 98- 899 -111.)17o Subsidized Child Care Services Dep- ' -nent of Children and Families Fam.. Safety and Preservation c. Operated under or sponsored/f ended by a grant from the Department of Children and Families, District 11; and d. Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services Division of Child Development Services. 4. Security Data Integrity - CF Operating Procedure NO.50-6 As referenced in Administrative Rule 44.4.080(1)(a)(b), Employee Requirements, and Chapter 815, Florida Statutes, "Florida Computer Crimes Act", all employees and contract employees with access to data through computer related media must read and sign the security agreement form (CF 114), as identified in Exhibit G. Fulfillment of security responsibilities shall be mandatory and violations may be cause for civil penalties, or criminal penalties under chapters 119, 812, 815, 817, 839, or 877, Florida Statutes, or similar laws. The provider will ensure that Exhibit G will be signed by all required personnel within 30 days from execution of this contract or 30 days from date of employment and that a copy is retained in their personnel file. The signed original must be sent to the contract manager which will be retained in the contract file. A copy of the CF OPERATING PROCEDURE NO. 50-6 is available upon request. S. Year 2000 Compliance Warranty The contractor warrants that each item of hardware, software and/or firmware, delivered, developed or modified under this contract shall be able to accurately process date data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth .and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the item documentation provided by the contractor, provided that all items (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with other designated items properly exchange date data with it. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available to the State for breach of this wananty shall be as defined in, and subject to, the terms and limitations of any general warranty provisions of this contract, provided that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in such warranty provision(s), or in the absence of any such warranty provision(s), the remedies available to the State under this warranty shall include repair or replacement of any item whose non-compliance is discovered and made lmown to the contractor in writing within ninety (90) days after acceptance. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the State may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance. 6. Year 2000 Compliance (Software) The licensor represents and warrants that the software, which is licensed to licensee, hereunder is designed to be used prior to, during, and after the calendar year 2000 AD and that the software will be operated during each such time period without error relating to the, or the product of, date data which represents or references different centuries or more than one century. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, licensor further represents and warrants (1) that the software will not abnormally end or provide invalid or incorrect results as a result of date data, specifically including date data which represents or references different centuries or more than one century; (2) that the software has been designed to ensure year 2000 compatibility, including, but not limited to, date data century recognition, calculations which accommodate same century and multi -century formulas and date values, and date data interface values that reflect the 8of11 98- 899 �i i..)i>o bUOsldiZed Utuld Care Services • Depart- -nt of Children and Families Family Aety and Preservation century; (3) that the software includes "year 2000 capabilities" which means the software (a) will manage and manipulate data involving dates, including single century formulas and multi -century formulas, and will not cause an abnormally ending scenario within the application or generate incorrect values or invalid results involving such date; and (b) provides that all date -related user interface functionalities and date fields include the indication of century; and (c) provides. that all date -related data interface functionalities include the indication of century. 7. Year 2000 Remedy Clause In the event of any decrease in hardware or software program functionality related to time and date related codes and internal subroutines that impede the hardware or software programs from operating beyond the Millennium Date Change, Licensors and Vendors or Licensors products, agree to immediately make required corrections to restore hardware and software programs to the same level of functionality as warranted herein at no charge to the licensee, and without interruption to the ongoing business of the licensee, time being of the essence. S. Emergency Plan The provider shall be responsible for the care, maintenance and, if necessary, the relocation of clients during any natural disaster or period of civil unrest. The provider shall submit its emergency plan to the County for approval at the time of submission of the agency's proposal and must be updated on a yearly basis. In case of evacuation, the emergency plan must identify - the method of evacuation, the address of the emergency or shelter facility to be utilized and the method of notification of the County of the evacuation. 9. Incident Report All providers will be required to document any incidents in the following manner. a. The provider must fill out an incident report for each incident occurring during the administration of its program b. A copy of thq incident report must be placed in a central file marked "Incident Reports", a copy must also be placed in the client file for every client involved in the incident and/or in the personnel file of every employee involved in the incident. The provider must immediately forward a copy of the incident report to the contract manager for the County. The contract manager shall then be responsible for the dissemination of the incident report to the program offices c. If the incident report is an emergency in that the provider is aware that the health, safety or welfare of any person has been threatened or may be in imminent danger, the provider shall make telephonic contact with the County program office immediatley and follow up with the written incident report in accordance with paragraph (2). 10. Subcontracted Care a. The County is responsible for negotiating fixed rates with its subcontractors. Rates negotiated by the County may not exceed the rates paid by the general public (private pay rate) nor shall they exceed the district rate schedule established by the Department of Children and Families. 9of11 98- 899 O LAVO1uu-Gu `.Iuiu %_4LC OCIVI S Depar nent of Children and Families Fam. afety and Preservation b. The only fees that can be required of a parent who participates in the subsidized child care program with a provider subcontracted or directly operated center or home, with the exception of transportation or late pick-up fees, are those listed in the Department of Children and Families' Subsidized Parent Fee Schedule. c. However, should a parent prefer a subcontracted provider whose private pay rate paid by the general public exceeds the negotiated subsidized rate, the parent will be responsible for the difference between the provider's private rate and the County's subsidy rate. These payments are arranged between the parent and the caregiver and are not administered by the County. d. The County will insure that appropriate quality care options are available for all clients without requiring them to pay rates or fees exceeding the subsidized rate plus assessed parent fee. e. As authorized by the legislature, the County is authorized to pay up to 20% higher differential rate for Gold Seal Centers and family child care homes. In no circumstance may the base rate and the differential rate exceed the child care provider's (center or home) private rate. The differential rate may be paid to either contracted (purchase of service) or Certificate/Voucher providers. The differential rate cannot exceed the district's base rate plus 20%. 11. Certificate/Vouchered Care a. At any time funds are available for subcontracted or directly operated care, the County shall also make a certificate/voucher available to all parents except protective services clients. b. Should a parent prefer a non -subcontracted provider whose private pay rate (rate paid by the general public) exceeds the amount reimbursable under the Department of Children and Families district rate schedule, the parent will be responsible for the difference between the provider's private pay rate and the County's subsidy rate. These payments are arranged between the parent and the caregiver and are not administered by the County agency. 12. Guaranteed Slots for Infants and Toddlers a. For infants (0-12 months old) and toddlers (12-24 months old), the County may guarantee a specific number of slots for directly operated centers, subcontracted canters. and homes where there is a documented sl►ortage of slots for these age groups. Guaranteed 'slots must be negotiated in order to encourage centers and homes to develop and maintain slots for these age groups. b. By guarantee, it is meant that the County would reimburse a center (directly operated or subcontracted) or home for the agreed number of slots set aside for infants and toddlers even though these slots may not be.filled during the entire reimbursement period. the number of slots guaranteed must closely match prior utilization, wait list or other documentation of unmet need. 10 of 11 98- 899 Department of Children and Families Family °ety and Preservation c. It is the responsibility of the County to closely monitor enrollment in all guaranteed slots and to fill them as quickly as possible whenever a vacancy occurs. Slots should continue to be filled by priority/eligibility categories and must never violate parental choice. It is also the responsibility of the County to renegotiate the service agreement if slots are vacant for an inordinate amount of time. d. For children 2 years old and over, a guarantee of slots may not be negotiated or set aside in directly operated centers or contracted centers or homes. s 0 0 11 of 11 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM CA=14 ro : Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : SEP 2 1 (�ci � of the City Commission SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting a Grant for Day Care Services FROM: REFERENCES: �onald H. Warshaw City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: FILE: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution accepting a grant in the total estimated amount of $86,305 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (under Title XX of the Social Services Act) through Miami - Dade County for the provision day care services to low-income families within the City's Daycare Program. The Resolution further authorizes the City Manager to execute the necessary agreement for this purpose. BACKGROUND: The Department of Parks and Recreation has prepared the attached legislation concerning the Day Care Title XX Grant. The City of Miami's Child Day Care Program is funded from the City's General Fund, from participant child fees, from the United States Department of Agriculture, and from the US Department of Health and Human Services Title XX of the Social Services Act. The Title XX funding for 1998-1999 amounts to approximately $86,305 and is channeled through Miami -Dade County to the City on a reimbursement basis. This is the 19th year that the City will receive such funds, and no cash match is required. By means of this grant, the federal agency purchases slots in City Day Care Centers in order to provide child care services for children (ages 6 weeks - 5 years) of low income families, enabling their parents to work and receive training outside the home. Services will be provided for up to sixty (60) children, thirty-four (34) preschoolers, ten (10) toddlers and sixteen (16) infants. Maximum daily rates paid to the City under this program are: $16.20 for infant care , $13.20 for toddler care, and $10.00 for preschoolers. The total reimbursement amount is based on the number and age of the children, the applicable rate and the actual number of service days provided by the City. The term of the grant is from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. Attached to this Resolution is a copy of the grant agreement enabling the City to participate in this program and to receive grant funds. DHW ms A c: Alberto Ruder, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation 98- 899