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5.e Contract Renewal with Lakes Center for Youth for 2020CITY OF SCANDIA AND LAKES CENTER FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES, INC PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT The City of Scandia, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Inc., 20 Lake St. North, Suite 103, Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," enter into this agreement for the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. WHEREAS, the intent of City of Scandia is to build safer communities by repairing the harm from, reducing the risk of, and involving the community in the resolution of juvenile crime; WHEREAS, City of Scandia is committed to using community-based approaches to strengthen individuals, families, and community; WHEREAS, City of Scandia approves of the following outcomes for juvenile diversion and early intervention: Juvenile offenders will be held accountable for their actions by engaging in activities that repair the harm done to the victim and community and will participate in programs that promote an increased understanding of the impact of their offense on victims, communities, and themselves; Crime victims will be notified of diversion proceedings; will have opportunities to provide input; and, if willing, will have the opportunity to participate in the process; Community members will have active and direct involvement in programming; WHEREAS, the City of Scandia, pursuant to its goals of providing accountability and the most appropriate diversion and early intervention available to juvenile offenders, wishes to purchase services for youth involved in at -risk behavior from the Contractor to support these outcomes; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: Contractor's Duties — The Contractor agrees to the provision of the following services: a. Recruit and support community work -service sites for youth residents of the City of Scandia who are ordered by the court and/or referred by law enforcement. b. Educational and prevention programs, including Chemical Awareness, Choice & Consequence, fire awareness, theft awareness, violence awareness, or another approved alternative. Eligible juveniles include those who are referred the City's law enforcement personnel. The reason for the referral must be behavior or actions that could result in a police report and a petition for delinquency. c. Evaluation and counseling. Counseling services include crisis intervention, youth, and family and group counseling. Referrals will be made for psychological/ psychiatric evaluation and long-term mental health treatment. d. The City law enforcement agrees to provide victims of crimes diverted by local law enforcement the opportunity for direct or indirect involvement into how the juvenile should be held accountable, including consideration of the impact of the crime on the victim and any specific needs for restitution. When necessary, due to the offense, restitution will be determined and collected by Contractor. e. As appropriate, facilitate restorative justice interventions, such as victim/offender mediation, family group conferencing, and/or community panels, so that juvenile offenders are held directly accountable to the victim and victimized community through some form of reparation. f. Provide support to parents of youth offenders, and provide opportunities for youth to access mentoring, enrichment, and leadership activities to keep youth from entering the juvenile justice system. 2. Attachments and References — The Contractor agrees to provide the enumerated services in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 3. Cost and Delivery of Purchased Services — The total amount to be paid to the Contractor for services purchased under this agreement shall be $5,500. For these services, the City of Scandia agrees to make a single annual payment to the Contractor of $5,500 no later than May 15, 2020. 4. Eligibility for Services — A City of Scandia resident between the ages of five and eighteen (or older if still in high school), their family members, and the victims of juvenile crime who are assessed to be appropriate shall be eligible for the services provided under the terms of this agreement. 5. Evaluation, Reporting, and Information Requirements — The Contractor agrees to reasonable evaluations of its programs, employees, and volunteers and make them available for review by the City of Scandia if so requested. The Contractor agrees to comply with all reporting requirements as assigned by law, rule, or contract by the State of Minnesota and Washington County. The Contractor further agrees to abide by all laws and rules regarding confidentiality and data practices. The Contractor agrees to provide necessary information allowed by law and deemed necessary by the City of Scandia on referred cases. 6. Indemnification — The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, and agents for all claims arising out of the Contractor's activities related to the services provided under this agreement up to the liability limits set forth in Minn. Stat. 466.04. The City of Scandia will indemnify Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Inc. from and against all liability up to the liability limits set forth in Minn. Stat. 466.04. No other provision of this agreement shall serve to limit in any way the obligations of the Contractor to indemnify and defend the City of Scandia under this clause. 7. Insurance Requirements — The Contractor agrees that in order to protect it self, as well as the City of Scandia, from claims arising out of the Contractor's activities under this agreement, it will at all times during the term of this agreement keep in force policies of insurance providing the following liabilities: professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) bodily injury or death of one person; One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) for bodily injury per occurrence; comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) bodily injury or death of one person; One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) bodily injury per occurrence; One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) property damage; automobile insurance, including non - owned and hired autos, in the minimum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) bodily injury or death of one person; One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) bodily injury per occurrence; and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) property damage. The Contractor further agrees to maintain Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amounts. Certificates of Insurance showing the coverage listed herein and the City as an additional insured shall be provided to the City of Scandia prior to the effective date of this contract. 8. Data Privacy — All data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated for any purpose by the activities of the Contractor because of this agreement is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, as amended, the Minnesota Rule implementing such Act now in force or as adopted, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. 9. Record Disclosures/Monitorin — Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 16C.05, Subd. 5, the Contractor agrees that the City of Scandia, the State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any time during normal business hours and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of the Contractor and involve transactions relating to this agreement. The Contractor agrees to maintain these records for a period of three years from the date of termination of this agreement. 10. Nondiscrimination — During the performance of this agreement, the Contractor agrees to the following: No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, public assistance status, criminal record, creed, or national origin be excluded from full employment rights in, participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all applicable federal and state laws against discrimination. 11. Independent Contractor — Nothing contained in this agreement is intended or should be construed as creating the relationship of co-partners or joint ventures with the City of Scandia. No tenure or any rights or benefits, including Workers' Compensation, unemployment insurance, medical care, sick leave, vacation leave, severance pay, PERA, or other benefits available to City of Scandia employees shall accrue to the Contractor or employees of the Contractor performing services under this agreement. 12. Conditions of the Parties' Obligation — This agreement may be canceled by either party at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days' notice, in writing, delivered by mail, or in person. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this agreement shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by both parties, and attached to the original of this agreement. 13. Compliance With Law — The Contractor shall abide by all federal, state, or local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations now in effect or hereinafter adopted insofar as they relate to the Contractor's performance of the provisions of this agreement. 14. Firearms — Unless specifically required by the terms of this contract, no provider of services pursuant to this contract, including, but not limited to, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Contractor shall carry or possess a firearm on City premises. Violation of this provision shall be considered a substantial breach of the agreement. Violation of this provision is grounds for immediate suspension or termination of this contract, without notice, pursuant to Section 12. 15. Savings Clause — If any section of this agreement is found to be invalid or not enforceable, the remainder of the agreement will remain in force and binding. 16. Governing Law — The laws of Minnesota shall govern the interpretation and prosecution of this agreement. 17. Notices — If any official correspondence concerning this agreement needs to be communicated to the other party, the following shall be deemed the effective addresses - As to the City of Scandia: As to Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Inc. City of Scandia 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Inc. 20 Lake St. North, Suite 103 Forest Lake, MN 55025 IN WITNESS THEREOF, the City of Scandia and the Contractor have executed this agreement this day of APPROVED AS TO FORM By: By: City of Scandia 2019. City of Scandia By: AO L h Executive Director, Lak ts Center for Youth & Families, Inc. RECEIVED AUC, - 8 ?0,y About Lakes Center for Youth and Families L CITY OF SCANDIA Our mission is to "Ensure the Success of Youth" by offering programs and services reflecting our belief that youth will be successful when: relationships are strong, communities are caring, families are involved and supportive, harmony is restored, and youth have the skills and opportunities for citizenship. Our goals are to strengthen relationships, increase a youth's sense of belonging and worth and help them to develop a sense of mastery by: • focusing on multiple supportive relationships with adults and peers, • creating meaningful opportunities for involvement and membership, and • providing challenging, engaging activities and learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. LC4YF Programs Intervention and Diversion Programs are set up to intervene when youth need professional support and guidance around making safer life choices and better decision making skills. These programs are evidence -based and designed to empower youth through education, counseling, increased community connections, and simply giving them a second chance. Intervention/Diversion Programs include: Youth and Family Counseling, Restorative Justice/Community Justice, Chemical Health/Addiction Services, and Suspension Services Youth and Family Counseling: Through the Youth and Family Counseling programs, professional counselors and therapists work with youth, their families, and adults and couples to address mental health and behavior issues focused on improving relationships, developing communication and coping skills, and improving overall family functioning. As of February 2019 we now have three full time counseling staff. LC4YF accepts insurance and also provides the option of a sliding fee scale when a parent can't pay for services, they have a high deductible, or they uninsured or underinsured. Youth Enrichment/Workforce Readiness Programs include Launch and Jobs Plus. LC4YF's Jobs Plus program is a multi -faced approach to helping youth gain work and life skills. Job Plus incorporates programs and services that help youth prepare for, find and keep a job. Many youth today do not receive this type of assistance in school and some face these all important yet difficult tasks alone.