On motion of Mr. Hartmann, seconded by Mr, Monzel the resolution was adopted. Gee
RESOLUTION NUMBER P048-11
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE
y CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH RITE OF
PASSAGE, INC. AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RITE OF PASSAGE, INC.
FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITY KNOWN AS THE HILLCREST TRAINING
SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE PURCHASE CONTRACT AND LICENSE, SUBSTANTIALLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PURCHASE CONTRACT AND LICENSE
AGREEMENT
BY THE BOARD:
WHEREAS, Board of County Commissioners, Hamilion County (the'“Board”) owns and
the Hamilton County Juvenile Court (the “Court”) operates the Hilletest Training School
(Hillcrest”), located in Springfield Township at 246 Bonham Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, on
86.98 acres upon which there are located 23 buildings which include 13 unattached housing
units, a. gymnasium, recreation hall, chapel, school building with 13 classtooms, in-door
swimming pool, dining ball and administrative offices;
WHEREAS, the Court along with the Board intends to contract with a qualified provider
to operate a residential treatment facility (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per
year at the Hillcrest Training School location (the “Facility”) for a five (5) year term; and
WHEREAS, the Court and the Board has determined that such a qualified Provider must
also operate a school year round as a part of the residential treatment program or satisfactorily
provide for the education of the Youth who are in residence as a part of the program; and
WHEREAS, the Board determined that the Provider who operates the residential
treatment and educational programs at Hillcrest would be required to enter into a license
‘agreement to use the Facility for One Dollar ($1.00) per year plus be responsible for the cost of
all maintenance and operational expenses relating to the Facility;
WHEREAS, in order to identify such Provider the Board in conjunction with the Court
released Request For Proposals #053-11 for Residential Treatment at The Hillorest Training
School Location # 053-11 (the “RFP”);“Vou. 328
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WHEREAS, Rite of Passage, Inc. submitted a proposal in response to the
determined to be the responsible provider whose proposal was the most advantageous to the
program with price and other factors considered for the specified time periods;
WHEREAS, unless specifically agreed to by the Board or the Court, neither the Board
nor the Court has allocated any funds to pay for and will not pay for any repairs, maintenance or
capital improvements or projects relating to the Facility during the time frame set forth in the
RFP; and
WHEREAS, the Board and the Court has determined that they desire to enter into an
Agreement with Rite of Passage, Inc. for such residential treatment services, including the
education of certain Youth; and
WHEREAS, the Board has also determined that it desires to enter into a License
Agreement with Rite of Passage, Inc, for the use of the Facility,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners,
Hamilton County, Ohio that the Board hereby approves an agreement for residential treatment
services, under terms and conditions which are substantially the same as those contained in the
“Purchase Agreement,” which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit 1
and an agreement for the use of the Facility, under terms and conditions which are substantially
the same as those contained in the “License Agreement,” whic
part of this Resolution as Exhibit 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the County
Administrator to execute a Purchase Agreement with Rite of Passage for residential treatment
services in substantially the same form of the Purchase Agreement which has been attached as
Exhibit 1, and to execute a License Agreement with Rite of Passage for the use of the Facility in
substantially the same form of the License Agreement which has been attached as Exhibit 2.
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Authorizes the County Administrator to
do all things necessary and proper to carry out the terms and conditions of a Purchase Agreement
in substantial conformance with Exhibit 1 and to carry out the terms and conditions of a License
Agreement in substantial conformance with Exhibit 2, and to deliver any related documents
‘which are reasonably required and are proper to substantially camry out the intent and purposes of
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and she is hereby
authorized and directed to certify copies of this Resolution to the Hamilton County
Administrator, Hamilton County Interim Purchasing Director the Hamilton County Auditor, the
Presiding Judge, Hamilton County Juvenile Court, and Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney.
ADOPTED at a regularly adjourned meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hamilton
County, Ohio, this 18" day of April, 2012.
Mr, Hartmann YES Mr. Monzel__YES Mr. Portune___ YES
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of a Resolution
adopted by the Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio in session the 18° day of April,
2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the
Office of the Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio this 18" day ef April, 207.Bamilton County
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Documents submitted for consideration by the Board on any ofits meeting agendas are
accessible on the Internet.
Accordingly, each county department, agency, official, or employee submitting
documents to the Board for agenda consideration shall first review and screen the
Packet for information that is confidential or otherwise not subject to public disclosure
Pursuant to the Ohio Public Records Act.
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shall be made through the Clerk of the Board to koep any required confidentiality intact.
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into on Pocili8, 2012 and between the Board of
County Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio (the “Board”); and Hamilton County Juvenile
Court (the “Court”) and Rite of Passage, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the “Provider”) for the
provision of residential treatment services for appropriate Youth on probation at the Hillerest
‘Training School location.
WHEREAS, Hamilton County (the “County”) owns and the Court operates the Hillerest
Training School (“Hillcrest”), located in Springfield Township at 246 Bonham Road, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45215, on 86,98 acres. There are 23 buildings on the premises with a total gross square
footage of 91,329. Hillerest has 13 unattached housing units, a gymnasium, reereation hall, chapel,
school building with 13 classrooms, in-door swimming pool, dining ball and administrative offices.
Hillcrest can accommodate 154 Youth; and
WHEREAS, the Board and Court intend to contract with a qualified Provider to operate a
residential treatment facility (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year at the
Hillerest Training School location (the “Facility”) for a five (5) year term; and
WHEREAS, the Board and Court have determined that a qualified Provider must operate a
school year round as a part of the residential treatment program or satisfactorily provide for the
‘education of the Youth who are in residence as a pat of the program; and
WHEREAS, in order to identify such Provider, the Board in conjunction with the Court
released Request For Proposals #053-11 for Residential Treatment at The Hillcrest Training School
Location # 053-11 (the “RFP”); and
WHEREAS, Provider submitted a proposal in sesponse to the RFP, to provide Residential
‘Treatment Services at the Hillerest location; and
WHEREAS, the Board and Court have determined that it intends to enter into an Agreement
with Provider for such residential treatment services, including the education of certain Youth.
NOW THEREFORE; in consideration of the above premises and the mutual terms and
conditions contained herein, the Parties agree as follows.1
TERM
‘The Agreement shall commence at 11:59 pm on April 30, 2012 (the “Effective Date”) and
shall expire on April 30, 2017 (the “Initial Term”), unless otherwise terminated by formal
agreement, In addition to the Initial Term described above, this Agreement may be
renewed, at the option of the Court, for one (1) additional, one (1) year term (the “Renewal
Option”) if the Court gives Provider written notice not less than sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration of the Initial Term (the “Renewal Term”). All terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall apply during the Renewal Tem,
SCOPE OF SERVICE
A.
Provider shall operate the Facility as an appropriately licensed residential facility and
shall provide male Youths (the “Youth”), placed by the Court or other appropriate
placing agencies with appropriate supervision, cere, training, treatment and
rehabilitation, Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any
other document or instrument executed as a part of this Agreement, only Youth who
meet the criteria set forth in thé Request for Proposals (“Exhibit A") will be accepted
by Provider from other appropriate placing agencies. Such Services shall be
provided in acoordance with the Request for Proposals (“Exhibit A”) and Provider's
Response (“Exhibit B"), and the services identified end contained in this Agreement
shall hereafter collectively be referred to as the “Services”, Without limiting
anything set forth in the Request for Proposals (“Exhibit A") and Provider's
Response (“Exhibit BY), Provider will ensure that each Youth is provided food,
slocping quarters, restroom facilities, recreation, education and emergency clothing
while in residence. Food, shelter, and clothing necessities shall include but is not
limited to adequate nutritional and caloric meals including breakfast, lunch and
dinner; a period of physical recteation cach day; secure storage of personal items;
and reasonable access to bath and toilet facilities, The Facility shall operate twenty-
four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The parties may make revisions to
the Services to be rendered hereunder to tailor the treatment to the current population
being served, so long as the Services are consistent with the Request for Proposals
(“Exhibit A”) and Provider’s Response (“Exhibit B”) and do not modify the services
described those exhibits set forth in any material manner3,
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B. The following exhibits are incorporated into and shall be deemed to!
Agreoment as if fully set forth herein
1. Exhibit A ~ Request for Proposals;
2. Exhibit B—Provider’s Response;
3. Exhibit C- Budget;
4, Exhibit D ~ Implementation Plan (to be attached);
5. Exhibit B ~ Transition Plan (to be attached);
6. Exhibit F - Schedule of Contracts;
7. Exhibit G - Provider's List of Proprietary Information; and
INTERIM PERIOD
A General
To allow for a transition and continuum of Services, the Court agrees to allow
Provider to operate the Facility and provide the Services, including all required
education services, as described in Section 2, ebove, as its Manager under the direct
authority of the Court during the period between the Effective Date of this
Agreement and the issuance by ODIFS of the Child Residential Center (“CRC”)
license to Provider (the “Interim Period”). Until the issuance of such license, the
Court shall maintain the service contracts, set forth on Exhibit F. All payment ot
expenses incurred or paid by the Court to maintain such service related contracts
shall be deducted from any amounts due from the Court to the Provider and shall be
deducted from the invoices described in Section 7. In no event shall the Interim
Period extend beyond July, 31, 2012, unless agreed to by the patties in writing,
B. License
On the Bffective Date and throughout the Interim Period, Provider will use its best
efforts to obtain its license as a Certified Residential Care Facility. Provider
understands that, although the Court will cooperate will Provider's efforts in
securing such license any other issues related to its work as Manager, any additional
‘expenses incurred by the Court in any way related to such license or the Court's
3work as Manager shall be reimbursed by Provider, with ten (10) days of written
demand. The Court understends that during the Interim Period there may be changes
to the operation of Hillorest that are required to obtain ODJFS CRC licensure and
agrees to support the Provider's efforts to make the appropriate changes. In addition
to the above, changes in operation and programming for the Youth may be required
to optimize the treatment, and maintein the health, welfare and safety of the Youth at
Hillorest Training School. Provider agrees that any such changes must be consistent
and accordance with the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals (“Exhibit A”)
and Provider's Response (“Exhibit B”),
Food Service Contract
Provider understands that the contract for food service currently in place between the
County and ARAMark Correctional Services, LLC will terminate on April 30, 2012.
Provider agrees that it will begin providing food service in compliance with the
standards set forth in the Exhibit A - Request for Proposals and Exhibit B ~
Provider's Proposal on May 1, 2012.
Other Service Contracts
During the Interim Period, the Court shall maintain the service contracts, set forth on
Exhibit F. All payment or expenses incurred or paid by the Court to maintain such
service related contracts shall be deducted from any amounts due from the Court to
Provider and shall be deducted from the invoices described in Section 7. During the
Interim Period, the Court will terminate any service contract set forth on Exhibit F
within ten (10) days of waitten request by Provider
‘Terms and Conditions
On the Effective Date and throughout the Interim Period, Provider agrees that all
other terms and conditions of this Agreement are applicable during this Interim
Period otherwise specified4, ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
‘This Agreement is based upon Exhibits A through Exhibit D, as defined in Section 2.B., above.
This Agreement and all exhibits are intended to supplement and complement each other and shall,
where possible, be so interpreted. However, if any provision of this Agreement irreconcitably
conflicts with an exhibit, this Agreement takes precesience over the exhibits. In the event there is an
inconsistency between the exhibits, the inconsistency will be resolved in the following order:
A, Bxhibit A~The Request for Proposal;
B. Exhibit B - Provider's Response; then
Cc Exhibit D- Implementation Plan;
5. PROVISION OF SAFE CARE
As Safety Measures
In performing the Services, Provider shall provide for the safe care of each Youth
referred, All Services shall be designed and delivered to protect the Youth from
harm by others or themselves. Safety measures shall include but not be limited to the
following.
1, Restrictive and monitored use of restrooms and showers, allowing privacy but
reducing potential for harm of self or others;
2. Available staff on duty at all times, trained in de-escalation of aggressive
behavior, and intervention of conflict with other Youth;
3. Policies, practices and procedures designed to asswe a Youth receives
appropriate medication and medical treatment;
4. Policies, practices and procedures designed to assure that medicine and
harmful or hazardous/toxic materials are kept away from Youth;
5. Policies, practices and procedures designed to prevent fire;10,
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Policies, practices and procedures designed for the evacuation of Youth in the
event of fire;
Fire drills on an irregular but monthly basis in accordance with local and state
authorizing agent standards;
Documented periodic personal checks on each Youth during sleep will occur
approximately “15” minutes apart to ensure safety;
Adequate supervision and room assignment controls to minimize risk of
Youth being harmed and maintain compliance with the state-authorizing
agency;
Policies, practices, and procedures designed to eliminate or reduce the
introduction of contraband into the residential areas;
Policies, practices, and procedures designed to disallow staff to introduce any
material into a residential area that might be harmful, including personel
‘medication or sharp objects;
Policies, practices and procedures prohibiting smoking by anyone in the
residential area and in other areas where Youth may be present;
Available staff on duty at all times to provide constant and close supervision
of the Youth;
Available staff on duty at all times; trained in CPR, Pirst Aid and Crisis
Intervention; and
A Suicide Risk Assessment is to be completed on each Youth upon
admission, and Youth will be continually assessed throughout the duration of
placement. An appropriate behavioral management and mental health
response to degree of suicide risk assessment.CORRSTAT
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Injury or Treatment of a Youth and Critical Incident Reporting
In the event a Youth is injured or needs hospital treatment, the injury and treatment
‘must be immediately addressed. Provider shali notify the Youth's parents or
custodian as soon as practicable and shall notify the Juvenile Court Probation Officer
as soon as practicable, but no later than the next court day. Provider shall notify the
Juvenile Court immediately in person, and in writing within 24 hours, of any critical
incident/emergency situation including but not limited to the following;
1. Incident of abuse or sexual activity of Youth by staff or other Youth;
2. Any injury of a Youth requiring medical treatment other than very basic first
aid administered by program staff;
3. When law enforcement, fire or ambulatory services respond to the facility;
4. A traffic accident when Youth are occupants in the vehicle;
5. When a Youth expresses suicidal plan or attempt;
6. Upon receipt of a complaint involving a critical incident from a private
citizen or Youth or Youth's family;
7. Any incident requiring a mandatory report to the Hamilton County
Department of Job and Family Services or the Hamilton County Mental
Health and Recovery Services Board (MUL: major unusual incident) or any
accrediting agency;
8, When the Provider has knowledge that a Youth has had a new contact with
law enforcement.
Absence of a Youth
When a Youth leaves the facility without permission, Provider shall immediately
notify the proper law enforcement authority, the parents, and the Juvenile Court
Probation Officer. During the Interim Period of the Agreement, Provider shall notify
the Court Administrator. Provider will immediately file a Violation of Court Order
charge, in person, on said Youth at the Juvenile Court Youth Center, 2020 Auburn
1Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. Provider shall make services available to the
Youth for (5) five calendar days fiom the time the Youth ran away unless either
party notifies the other party that the Youth is to be considered discharged. At the
end of five (5) days, the Youth will be considered discharged unless the Coust makes
arrangements to continue the Youth in care.
D. Early Discharge of a Youth
In the event that discharge is requested by either party which is not pursuant to the
mutually agreed upon discharge plan, thirty (30) days notice is required except in
emergency cases where the Youth's behavior is considered to be harmful to himself
or others in the program.
E, Additional Reporting
Provider agrees to report all cases of suspected abuse, neglect or dependency to
HIPS through (513) 241-KIDS, the child welfare hotline for HCIPS, Provider
agrees to cooperate and assist in any investigation and follow-up activities occurring
in relation to such cases,
‘Tn the event that the current safety measures set forth in A, B and C above are not effective, then the
Court and Provider shall mutually develop additional or corrective measures, policies, or practices
which are designed to improve safety within a reasonable period of time. If the Juvenile Court
Judges collectively decide that after the additional or corrective measures have been taken, the
safety policies or practices at the Facility fall below the standars of care reasonably accepted in the
industry, this Agreement may be terminated pursuant to Section 11.C.
6. TITLE IV-E PROVIDER
‘The Parties acknowledge the Services provided pursuant to this Agreement are considered @ new
program and Provider is required to operate for three (3) full calendar months prior to filing for a
Title IV-E rate pursuant to OAC 5102:2-47-26.1(E). Other than during the Interim Period, Provider
‘warrants and represents that itis a Title IV-E Provider or will be a Title VI-E Provider at the time
Services are rendered. Provider must have certified Title IV-E rates and agrees to provide copies of
certification letter(s) to the Court. Provider further agrees it is and will remain in compliance with
all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to a Title [V-E Provideg7.
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BILLING AND PAYMENT
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Unit Rate Calculation
Provider warrants and represents that the Budget, Exhibit C, submitted as a part of its
Proposal, Exhibit B, was based upon current financial information and projections
and includes all categories of costs needed to calculate the cost of a Unit of Service
(the “Unit Rate”) and thet all known revenue sources available to Provider to serve
the Youth have been detailed in the Budget, Exhibit C and utilized, were possible,
to reduce the Unit Rate, No additional expenses, including but not limited to
medical, medication, dental or clothing expenses shall be invoiced to the Court, nor
reimbursed by the Court.
Provider warrants and represents the following costs are riot included in the Budget
and these costs will not be included in any invoice submitted for payment: 1) the cost
of equipment or facilities procured under a lease-purchase arrangement unless it is
applicable to the cost of ownership such as depreciation, utilities, maintenance and
repair; 2) bad debt or losses arising ftom uncollectible accounts and other elaims and
related costs; 3) cost of prohibited activities from Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code; 4) contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provision for
unforeseen events; 5) contributions, donations or any outlay of cash with no
prospective benefit to the facility or program; 6) entertainment costs for amusements,
social activities and related costs for persons other than Consumers; 7) costs of
alcoholic beverages; 8) goods or services for personal use; 9) fines, penalties or
mischarging costs resulting from violations of, or failure to comply with, laws and
regulations; 10) gains and losses on disposition or impairment of depreciable ot
capital assets; 11) cost of depreciation on ‘idle facilities, except when necessary to
meet Contract demands; 12) costs incurred for interest on borrowed capital or the use
of a governmental unit’s own funds, except as provided in Section 5101:2-47-26.1 of
the Ohio Administrative Code (“OAC”); 13) losses arising from other contractual
obligations; 14) organizational costs such as incorporation, fees to attorneys,
accountants and brokers in connection with establishment or reorganization; 15)
costs related to legal or other proceedings; 16) goodwill; 17) asset valuations
resulting from business combinations; 18) legislative lobbying costs; 19) cost of
organized fund-raising; 20) costs of investment counsel and staff and similar
expenses incurred solely to enhance income from investments; 21) any costs
specifically subsidized by federal monies with the exception of federal finds
authorized by federal lavy to be used to match other federal funds; 22) advertising
9costs with the exception of service-related recruitment needs, procurement of scarce
items and disposal of scrap and surplus; 23) cost of insurance on the life of any
officer or employee for which the facility is beneficiary; and 24) major tosses
‘incurred through the lack of available insurance coverage
Compensation
County agrees to pay Provider, and Provider agrees to accept, the Unit Rate set forth
below as full payment for Provider's performance, completion and delivery of the
Services for each Youth placed in the Facility.
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L Unit Rate for Year 1 of the Initial Ter be’
The Unit Rate, as defined in Exhibit B, shall be One Hundred Bighty-Seven
Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents $187.95 per bed day by Provider for the First
Year of the Initial Term of the Agreement. This Unit Rate does not include
any profit.
‘The Court and Provider agree that the Court will pay for the first day a Youth
is placed with the Provider, regardless of the time the Youth is placed with
Provider for such day. The Court will not pay for the last day a Youth is in
placement, regardless of the number of hours the Youth is placed with
Provider for such day. The Court and the Provider agree that a Unit of
Service shall be a bed day.
2. Unit Rate for Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Initial Term
‘The Court and Provider acknowledge thet profit would be a separate element
of price in accordance with the Request for Proposals (“Exhibit A"). ‘The
Unit Rate, as set forth in Exhibit B, shall be One Hundred Bighty-Seven
Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents $187.95 per bed day for the Initial Term for
Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Initial Term. Beginning in Year 2 of the Initial
‘Term, the Court will agree to pay profit equal to a two and one-half percent
(2.5%) rate inorease to the Unit Rate for the bed days in excess of forty-eight
(48). ‘The Unit Rete for bed days purchased per month in excess of forty-
eight (48) for Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 of the Initial Term shall be
$192.50 (Year 2); $197.31 (Year 3); $202.25 (Year 4); and $207.30 (Year 5),
respectively.
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‘The Court and Provider agree that the Court will pay for the first day a Youth
is placed with the Provider, regardless of the time the Youth is placed with
Provider for such day. The Court will not pay for the last day a Youth is in
placement, regardless of the number of hours the Youth is placed with
Provider for such day. The Court and the Provider agree that a Unit of
Service shall be a bed day.
3. Maximum Agreement Amount
‘The Maximum Agreement Amount for Each Year of the Initial Term shal] be
as follows:
‘Year 1 — Three Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,300,000.00).
‘Year 2 - Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000.00).
‘Year 3 ~ Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000.00).
Year 4 - Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000.00).
‘Year 5 - Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4, 100,000.00)
‘This Maximum Agreement Amount for each Year of the Initial Term does
not guarantee the number of bed days the Court will purchase from Provider.
Invoice and Payment Procedure
Within thirty (30) days of the end of the service month, Provider shall send an
invoice to the Court. Provider shall make all reasonable efforts to include all Service
provided during the service month on the invoice. Separaie invoices must be
provided for each service month. All. invoices must include the following
information
1. Provider's name, address, telephone number, fax number, vendor mimber and
Title 1V-£ Provider number;
2. The number of Units of Service supplied by Provider multiplied by the Unit Rate
for such Service;
3. Billing date and service dates;
4, Youth’s name and any assigned ID; and
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5. Entry date and discharge date, if applicable.
‘The Court will not pay for any Service if the invoice for such Service is submitted to
Court more-than ninety (90) calendar days from the end of the service month in
which the Service was performed or the invoice is incomplete or inaccurate and the
Provider fails to correct or complete such invoice during the ninety (90) day petiod
beginning at the end of the service month in which the Service was performed,
Provider will not be granted an extension of time to correct timely, but incomplete ot
inaccurate invoices
‘The Court will make every reasonable effort to pay timely and accurate invoices
within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt for all invoices received in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
Miscellaneous Payment Provisions
‘The compensation paid pursuant to this Agreement shall be payment in full for any
Service rendered pursuant to this Agreement, No fees or costs shall be charged
without prior written approval of the Court.
Provider warrants and represents claims made to the Court for payment for Services
provided shall be for actual Services rendered to the Youth and do not duplicate
claims made by Provider to other sources of public funds for the same service.
Provider agrees to submit to the Court invoices and other documentation or reports,
if reasonably requested by the Court, to substantiate Provider's Services, as a
condition to the Court’s payment obligation.
Bed Guarantee,
‘The Court will purchase @ minimum of 48 of the 154 residential treatment beds for
‘Year One of the five (5) year term. For all subsequent years (Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and the
Optional Renewal Term, if exercised), the Court will notify the Provider by February
1 of the preceding year of the minimum number of residential treatment beds it will
purchase for the next year of the Agreement. Provider will guarantee that such beds
will be available to the Court for placement of Court Youth. By way of example
only, if for year 2 of the Agreement, the Court notifies the Provider by February 1,
2013, that it will require 56 beds for its Youth, then the Provider will guarantee that
256 beds will be available to Court Youth during 2013-14 (the second year of the
Agreement).
G. Other Jurisdictions
Except as provided in Paragraph F above, Provider shall have the right to place
Youth from other appropriate placing agencies in any beds unused by the Court
Compensation for Youth placed by such jurisdictions other than the Court will be
governed by separate agreements with those jurisdictions. Provider shall not place
‘Youth from such other jurisdictions during the Interim Period of this Agreement,
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Other than as set forth in Section 7, Provider acknowledges that, by entering into The Agreement
the Court is not making any guarantees or other assurances as to the extent, if any, that the Court
will utilize Provides’s services or purchase its goods.. In this same regard, the Agreement in no way
precludes, prevents, or restricts Provider from obtaining and working under additional contractual
arrangement(s) with other parties, assuming the contractual work in no way impedes Provider's
ability to perform the services required under the Agreement. Provider warrants that atthe time of
entering into the Agreement, it has no interest in nor shall it acquire any interest, direct or indirect,
in any contract that will impede its ability to provide the goods or perform the services under the
Agreement.
This is a non-exclusive Agreement, and the Court may purchase the same or similar item(s) from
other providers at any time during the term of this Agreement.
10. AVAELABILITY OF FUNDS
‘This Agreement is conditioned upon the availability of federal, state, oF local funds appropriated or
allocated for payment for services provided under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. By
sole determination of the Court, if funds are not sufficiently allocated or available for the provision
of the services performed by Provider hereunder, the Court reserves the right to reduce the
utilization of the services provided under this Agreement, without change to the terms and
conditions of the Agreement or terminate the services under this Agreement. The Court will notify
Provider at the earliest possible time of such decision but in no event less than thirty (30) days. No
penalty shall accrue to the Court in the event either of these provisions is exercised, ‘The Court shall
Bnot be obligated or liable for any future payments due or for any damages as a result of termination
under this section,
11.
TERMINATION
A. Termination for Convenience by the Hamilton County Juvenile Court
This Agreement may be terminated by the Court upon notice, in writing, delivered
upon Provider ninety (90) calendar days prior to the effective date of termination,
‘Termination for Convenience by Provider
This Agreement may be terminated by Provider upon notice in writing, delivered
upon the Court ninety (90) calendar days prior to the effective date of termination.
‘Termination for Cause by Hamilton Count
If Provider fails to provide the Services for any reason other than Force Majeure, or
if Provider otherwise materially breaches this Agreement, the Court may consider
the Provider in default. The Court agrees to give Provider thirty (30) days written
notice specifying the nature of the default and its intention to terminate. Provider
shall have seven (7) calendar days from receipt of such notice to provide a written
plan of action to the Court to cure such defiult. The Court will approve or
disapprove such plan with five (5) calendar days of receipt. In the event Provider
fails to submit such plan or the Court disapproves such plan, the Court has the option
to immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Provider.
If Provider fails to cure the default in accordance with the approved plan, then the
Court may terminate this Agreement at the end of the thirty (30) day notice period
Any extension of the time periods set forth above shall not be construed as a waiver
of any rights or remedies the Court may have under the Agreement. For purposes of
this Agreement, material breach shall mean an act or omission that violates or
contravenes an obligation required under the Agreement and which, by itself or
together with one or more other breaches, has a negative effect on, or thwarts the
purpose of the Agreement as stated herein, A material breach shall not include an act
or omission, which has a trivial or negligible ‘effect on the quality, quantity, or
delivery of the services and goods to be provided under the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, in cases of substantiated allegations of: a) improper or
inappropriate activities; b) loss of required licenses; ¢) actions, inaclions or behaviors
that may result in harm, injury or neglect of a Youth; d) unethical business practices
4of procedures; ¢) any other event that the Court deems harmful to the well-being of @
Youth, the Court may immediately terminate the Agreement upon delj
written notice of termination to Provider.
‘Termination for Cause by Provider
If the Court fails to make any payment to Provider within thirty (30) Mt
receipt of timely and accurate invoices and supporting documentation from Provider,
Provider may consider the Court in default. Provider agrees to give the Court thirty
(30) days written notice specifying the nature of the default and its intention to
terminate. Court shall have seven (7) calendar days from receipt of such notice to
make payment due to Provider, In the event Court fails to submit such payment
during such seven (7) day period, Provider has the option to immediately terminate
this Agreement upon written notice to Court, Any extension of the time periods set
forth above shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies Provider
may have under this Agreement.
‘Notwithstanding the above, the Court and Provider agree that the termination for
cause provisions do not apply to the Court for services rendered in November due to
the warrant procedures in place in Hamilton County during that time,
Cross Termination
Provider understands that a termination of the License Agreement that will be
executed on even date herewith between Provider and the Board of County
Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio, will cause a termination of this Agreement
for residential treatment services. In this same regard a termination of this
mn of such License Agreement, subject to the terms
Agreement will cause a termin:
and conditions set forth in such License Agreement,
Effect of Termination
Upon any termination of this Agreement, Provider shall be compensated for any
invoices that have been issued in accordance with this Agreement which have been
satisfactorily performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement up to the date of termination: In addition, the Court shall receive credit
for reimbursement made, as of the date of termination, when determining any
amount owed to Provider.
mination
Provider, upon receipt of notice of termination, agrees to take all necessary ot
appropriate steps to limit disbursements and minimize costs and furnish a report, as
1s12. REQUIRED PLANS
A
of the date of receipt of notice of termination, describing the status of alll work under
this Agreement, including without limitation, results accomplished, conclusions
resulting therefrom and any other matters as the Court may require,
Provider shall not be relieved of liability to the Court for damages sustained by the
Court by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by Provider. The Court will deposit
into escrow any amounts claimed as due by Provider and withheld by Court for the
purpose of off-set until such time as the amount of damages due the Court from
Provider is agreed upon or judicially determined.
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Provider and the Court shall work cooperatively 10 develop an Implementation Plan
that is consistent with the RFP and Provider's Response. The Provider will submit
the final Implementation Plan (“Exhibit D”) to the Court for approval no later than
forty-five calendar days (45) days after this Agreement is executed by the Court.
Upon submission of the final Implementation Plan, the Court will review and approve
or reject the plan within ten (10) calendar days. The Implementation Plan will
include, at a minimum, the procedures for the following:
1. assumption of care and continuity of treatment, education and discharge
planning for Youth currently in placement at the time of transition;
2. referral process for new placements;
3. transfer of data regarding Youth to Provider and procedures for sharing of
data between Court and Provider
4, protocol for ongoing communication between Provider and Court regarding
‘Youth and progress in program
‘The approved final Implementation Plan will be attached to and become part of this
Agreement, Failure of the Court and the Provider to agree upon an Implementation
Plan will allow the Court to terminate this Agreement with no further liability.B. Transition Plan
The Court and the Provider agree to work cooperatively to develop
to be utilized in the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement. The goals
of the Transition Plan are to: a) ensure continuity of care; b) not disrupt care
unnecessarily; and c) ensure the safety of Youth,
The final Transition Plan will be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement, as,
Exhibit B, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement. The Court and
Provider agree that each shall provide reasonable cooperation in the transitioning of
responsibilities to any other person or entity selected by the Court to assume
administration of such responsibilities. To ensure continuity of services to Youth,
the Transition Plan will, at a minimum, include the following schedule:
1. Process for transfer of Youth treatment and education records from Provider
to Court or other designated entity;
2. Content of Youth records to be transferred;
3. Process for sharing of data collected on Youth, both individual and aggregate;
4. Protocol for seamless transition of services that would create little to no
disruption to Youth overall care
‘The Court reserves the right to waive any of the above Transition Plan requirements
and dates in its sole discretion.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
If by reason of force majeure, the parties are unable in whole or in part to act in accordance with
this Agreement, the parties shall not be deemed in default during the continuance of such inability
Provider shall only be entitled to the benefit of this paragraph for fourteen calendar (14) days if the
event of force majeure does not affect the Court’s property or employees which are necessary to
Provider's ability to perform.‘The term “Force Majeure” as used herein shall mean without limitation: acts of God; sttikes or
lockout; acts of public enemies; insurrections; riots; epidemics; lightning; earthquakes; fire; storms;
flood; washouts; droughts; arrests; restraint of govemment and people; civil disturbances; and
explosions.
Provider shall, however, remedy with all reasonable dispatch any such cause to the extent within its
reasonable control, which prevents Provider from catying out its obligations contained herein.
14. GOOD FAITH EFFORT
In the event of termination of this Agreement, the Court and Provider agree to work cooperatively
and use their best efforts to minimize any adverse affects of such termination on the You
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‘A. Provider warrants and represents that it is Nevada corporation duly orgaiized
registered to do business in Ohio, validity existing, and in good standing under the
Jaws of the State of Nevada and Ohio and has all requisite power and authority to
‘own, and to carry on its business as now being conducted or as contemplated under
this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder. Provider shall provide
current good standing certificates for Nevada and Obio prior to the time services are
15. | WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
commenced under this Agreement.
B. Provider warrants and represents that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding
agreement of the Provider, enforceable in accordance with its terms; Provider has the
right, power, and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this
Agreement; and the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Provider and
the consummation by the Provider of the transactions contemplated hereby have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action.
C. Provider warrants and represents that neither the execution and delivery of this
Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby nor
compliance with any of the provisions hereof will:
1. Conflict with the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Provider;
2. Violate any applicable statute, law, rule or regulation ot any other
vmrt, injunction or dectee of any court of governmental authority;
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3. Violate or conflict with or constitute a default un
any right or termination, cancellation or acceleration under) the terms,
conditions or provisions of any note, instrument, bond, lease,
mortgage, obligation, agreement, understanding, arrangement or
restriction of any Kind to which Provider is @ party or by which
Provider or any of its respective assets or properties may be bound; or
4. Require the consent ot approval by or notice to any governmental
authority beyond those already obtained or given,
Provider warrants and represents that there are no material lawsuits, actions,
arbitrations, legal or administrative proceedings pending or, threatened by or against
Provider or Provider’s properties and there re no unsatisfied or outstanding
judgments, orders, decrees or stipulations affecting Provider or its properties or
businesses,
Provider warrants and represents that Provider is not in default with respect to any
order, writ, injunction or decree of any federal, state, local or foreign court,
department, agency or instrumentality,
Provider warrants and represents that, at all times except during the Interim Period,
Provider shall maintain a license or certification in good standing to provide the
Services. Provider additionally shall immediately notify the Court of any action,
modification or issue relating to said licensure or certification,
Provider warrants and represents that its Services shall be performed in a
professional and work like manner in accordance with applicable professional
standards
Provider warrants and represents that Provider end all subcontractors who provide
direct or indirect services under this Agreement will comply with all requirements of
federal, state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to Office of
Management and Budget, and the statutes and rules of Provider's home state in the
conduct of work hereunder.
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L Provider warrants and represents all other known sources of revenue have been
actively pursued prior to billing the Court for the Services, including but not limited
to, Medicaid, and any other source of local, state or federal revenue,
J Provider warrants and represents that separate books and records, including, but not
limited to the general ledger account journals and profit/ioss statements have been
established and will be maintained for the revenue and expenses of this program.
K. Provider warrants and represents that it will be responsible for the payment of any
and all unemployment compensation premiums, income tax deductions, pension
deductions, and any other taxes or payroll deductions required for the performance of
the Services by Provider’s employees.
16, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND QUALITY REVIEW
Other than during the Interim Period as it relates to the license as an Ohio Certified Residential Care
Facility, Provider warrants and represents Provider is, and for the duration of the Contract shall
remain, duly licensed in accordance with the laws of the state(s) in which the Provider practices.
Provider agrces to notify the Court immediately if its license to practice is restricted, modified,
suspended, revoked or terminated. Provider shall provide the Court with documentation relating to
its license modification, such as but not limited to temporary licensure or corrective action plans,
Provider further agrees to observe and comply with all protocols, policies, guidelines and programs
established by the Court.
17. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA).
To the extent applicable, Provider agrees to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and
Accessibility Act (“HIPAA”) requirements and meet all HIPAA compliance dates,
18. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Provider certifies itis an equal opportunity employer and shall remain in compliance with state and
federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws and regulations including, but not limited to Title VI
and Title VIL of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, as amended, and the Ohio Civil Rights Law.
20During the performance of the Agreement, Provider will not discriminate against any employee,
contract worker, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
ancestry, disability, Vietnam-era veteran status, age, political belief or place of birth. Provider will
take affirmative action to ensure that during employment all employees are treated without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, Vietnam-era veteran status, age,
political belief or place of birth. These provisions apply also to contract workers, Such action shall
include, but is not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Provider agrees to post in
conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices stating Provider
complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Provider, or any person claiming through the Provider, agrees not to establish or knowingly permit
any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation in reference to anything relating to
the Agreement, or in reference to any contractors or subcontractors of said Provider,
19. RELATIONSHIP
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Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be deemed to constitute a parinership, association
‘or joint venture with Provider in the conduct of the provisions of this Agreement. Provider shall at
all times have the status of an independent contractor without the right or authority to impose tor,
contractual or any other liability on the Court or the Board.
20, CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Provider agrees there is no financial interest involved on the part of any employee or officer of the
Court or the Board involved in the development of the specifications or the negotiation of this
Agreement. Provider has no knowledge of any situation that would be a conflict of interest. It is
understood a conflict of interest occurs when a Court or Board employee will gain financially or
receive personal favors as a result of the signing or implementation of this Agreement.
Provider will report the discovery of any potential conflict of interest to the Court, If a conflict of
interest is discovered during the term of this Agreement, The Court may exercise any right under
the Agreement, including termination of the Agreement.
a21. DISCLOSURE
Provider hereby covenants it has disclosed any information that it possesses about any business
relationship or financial interest said Provider has with a Court or Board employee, employee’s
business, or any business relationship or financial interest a Court or Board employee has with
Provider or in Provider's business.
22. CONFIDENTIALITY
Provider agrees to comply with ali federal and state laws applicable to the Court and the
confidentiality of the Youth, Provider understands access to the identities of any the Youth shall
only be as necessary for the purpose of performing its responsibilities under this Agreement.
Provider agrees that the use or disclosure of information concerning the Youth for any purpose not
directly related to the administration of this Agreement is probibited. Provider will ensure that all
documentation related to the Youth is protected and maintained in a secure and safe manner
23. PUBLIC RECORDS
‘This Agreement is a matter of public record under the Oio public records law, By entering into
this Agreement, Provider acknowledges and understands that records maintained by Provider
pursuant to this Agreement may also be deemed public reeords and subject to disclosure under Ohio
law. Upon request made pursuant to Ohio law, the Court shall make available the Agreement and
all public records generated as a result of this Agreement.
24. AVAILABILITY AND RETENTION OF RECORDS
A. Provider agrees that all records, documents, writings or other information, including,
but not limited to, financial records, census records, Youth records and
documentation of legal compliance with Ohio Administrative Code rules, produced
by Provider under the Agreement, and all records, documents, viritings or other
information, including but not limited to financial, census and Youth records used by
Provider in the performance of the Agreement are treated according to the following
terms:
1, AIL records relating to costs, work performed and supporting
documentation for invoices submitted to the Court by Provider
along with copies of all deliverables submitted to the Court
pursuant to the Agreement will be retained for a minimum of five
a(5) years after reimbursement for services rendered under the
Agreement.
2. If-an audit, litigation, or other action is initiated during the time
period of the agreement, Provider shall ietain such records until
the action is concluded end all issues resolved or the five (5) years
have expired, whichever is later.
Ee All records referred to above shall be available for inspection and
audit by the Court or other relevant agents of the State of Ohio
(including, but not limited to, the County Prosecutor, the Ohio
Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the Auditor of
the State of Ohio, the Inspector General of Ohio, or any duly
authorized law enforcement officials), and the United Stetes
Department of Health and Human Services
Provider agrees that it will not use any information, systems, or records made
available to it for any purpose other than to fulfil! the contractual duties specified
herein, without permission of the Court, Provider further agrees to mainiain the
confidentiality of all Youth and families served. No identifying information on
‘Youth served will be released for research or other publication without the express
written consent of the Juvenile Court Administrator.
Provider agrees to keep all financial records in a manner consistent with generally
accepted accounting principles.
28. REPORTS
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Provider shall submit to the Court written progress reports on a monthly basis, as well
as an aggregate annual report. In addition, the Court reserves the right to request
additional reports at any time during the term of this Agreement. It is the
responsibility of Provider to furnish the Court with such reports as requested. The
Couxt may exercise this right without an amendment to this Agreement.
Failure to provide required reports may result in suspension of future referrals until
all reports are current and up-to-date,
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Provider shall submit to the Court with a written monthly report that includes @
‘Summary Progress Report on each Youth in residence. Information required on the
report shall include the following:
1, progress in treatment;
2. program status (level attainment, or increased privileges);
3. unusual behavior problems;
4. change in diagnosis;
5. change in medication;
6. visitation status & results of visitations; and
7. current plan for discharge.
Provider shall also submit a monthly Census Report which will state the number of
days each Youth is actually on-site and in residence, The Census Report should note
home visitations, AWOL's, detention placements or medical leave/hospitalizations
Monthly reports should be submitted by the 15th of each month. Failure to provide
monthly reports may result in a delay of reimbursement by the Court for the next
invoice submitted by Provider
Discharge Reports
Provider shall submit a Discharge Report which will include the status of discharge,
summary of participation in the program and reentry/transition/aftercare plan due
within ten (10) days of discharge
Annual Report
Provider shall submit an Annual Report thirty (30) days following the close of the
contract year. Minimally required data:
241, Number of Youth served; APR. 1.8 2012
2, Demographics of Youth served;
3. Average number of days in residence per Youth,
4, Number of Youth who run away;
5. Number of Youth who successfully complete the program; and
6. Number of Youth who acquired additional charges while in
residence,
26. PERSONNEL
‘The Provider shall insure that only adequately trained, appropriately credentialed, professional staff,
scheduled in a manner consistent with accepted standards for providing 24 hour per day cate in a
residential environment, and with sufficient diversity of disciplines to fulfill the services outlined in
this Agreement are employed. Atno time may the staff to Youth ratio be less than 1 to 10.
27. COMPLIANCE
Provider certifies that that it is and all if its subcontractors who provide direct or indirect services
under this Agreement will comply with all requirements of federal laws and regulations, applicable
Office of Management and Budget circulars, state statutes and the Ohio Administrative Code rules
in the conduct of work hereunder. Provider accepts full responsibility for payment of any and all
unemployment compensation premiums, all income tax deductions, pension deductions, and any
and all other taxes or payroll deductions required for the performance of the work by Provider's
employees.
28. AGREED UPON PROCEDURES AND AUDITS
A. Agreed Upon Procedures Engagement
Provider shall conduct or cause to be conducted an annual “Agreed Upon
Procedures” engagement (the “engagement”) of its Title IV-E cost report (the “Cost
Report”) in accordance with OAC $101:2-47-26.2. A copy of the engagement report
25shall be submitted to the Court within six (6) months after the end of Provider's
fiscal year. CORRS
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1 Provider shall conduct or cause to be conducted an annual independent audit
of its financial statements in accordance with the audit requirements of ORC
Chapter 117. Audits will be conducted using a “sampling” method.
Depending on the type of audit conducted, the areas to be reviewed using the
sampling method may include but are not limited to months, expenses, total
B. Audit Requirements
units, and billable units.
2. Provider agrees to accept responsibility for receiving, replying to and
complying with any audit exception or finding, related to the provision of
Service under this Agreement.
Provider agrees to repay the Court the full amount of payment received for
duplicate billings, erroneous billings, or false or deceptive claims.
3. Provider agrees to give the Court a copy of Provider's most recent annual
report and most recent annual independent audit within fifteen (15) days of
receipt of such reports.
4. To the extent applicable, Provider will cause a single or program-specific
audit to be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133. Provider
should submit a copy of the completed audit report to the Court within forty-
five (45) days after receipt from the accounting firm performing such audit.
5. The. Court reserves the right to evaluate programs of Provider and its
subcontractors. The evaluation may include, but is not limited to reviewing
records, observing programs, and interviewing program employees. The
Court shall not be responsible for costs incurred by Provider for these
evaluations.
29. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION,
Provider will, upon notification by any federal, state, or local government agency, immediately
notify the Court of any debarment or suspension of Provider being imposed or contemplated by the
26federal, state ot local government agency. Provider will immediately notify the Court if it is
currently under debarment or suspension by any federal, state, or Local government agency am
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‘The Debt Check Provision, ORC 9.24, prohibits public agencies from awarding a contract Tor
‘goods, services, or construction, paid for in whole or in part from state funds, to a person or entity
against whom a finding for recovery has been issued by the Ohio Auditor of State ifthe finding for
recovery is unresolved. By entering into this Agreement, Provider varrants and represents a finding
for recovery has not been issued to the Ohio Auditor of State, Provider further warrants and
represents Provider shall notify the Court within one (1) business day should a finding for recovery
‘occur during any term of the Agreement,
30. | DEBT CHECK PROVISION
31. PROPERTY OF HAMILTON COUNTY
The deliverable(s) and any item(s) provided or produced pursuant to this Agreement (collectively
“Deliverables”) shall be considered “works made for hire” within the meaning of copyright laws of
the United States of America and the State of Ohio. The Court is and shall be deemed the sole
author of the Deliverables and the sole owner of all rights therein. If any portion of the Deliverables
are deemed not to be a “work made for hire,” or if there are any rights in the Deliverables not so
conveyed to the Court, then Provider agrees to and by executing this Agreement hereby does assign
to the Court all worldwide rights, title, and interest in and to the Deliverables. The Court
acknowledges that its sole ownership of the Deliverables under this Agreement does not affect
Provider's right to use general concepts, algorithms, programming techniques, methodologies, or
technology that have been developed by Provider prior to or as a result ofthis Agreement or that are
generally known and available.
Any Deliverable provided or produced by Provider under this Agreement or with funds hereunder,
including any documents, data, photographs and negatives, electronic reports/records, or other
media, are the property of the Court, which has an unrestricted right to reproduce, distribute,
modify, maintain, and use the Deliverables. Provider will not obtain copyright, patent, or other
proprietary protection for the Deliverables. Provider will not include in any Deliverable any
copyrighted matter, unless the’ copyright owner gives prior written approval for the Court and
Provider to use such copyrighted matter in the manner provided herein, Provider agrees that all
Deliverables will be made freely available to the general public unless the Court determines that,
pursuant (0 state or federal law, such materials are confidential or otherwise exempt from
disclosure.
a1‘The Provider represents that it has previously developed and maintains as its proprietary information
any current or future versions of the materials which are Provider's proprietary programs; such
materials are set forth on Exhibit G - Provider's List of Proprietary Information. Notwithstanding
the above, the Court and Provider agree that Provider does not claim that Deliverables specifically
developed for use at Hillcrest or paid for with funds provided by the Court are proprietary and the
protected property of Provider.
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32. INSURANCE
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‘The cost of all insurance shall be borne by Provider. Insurance shail be purchased from a
company or companies licensed to provide insurance in Ohio, Insurance is to be placed
with an insurer provided an A. M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII. Provider shall
purchase the following coverage and provide at least the minimum limits:
A. Commercial General Liability insurance policy with coverage contained in the
most recent Insurance Services Office (ISO) Occurrence Form CG 00 01 or
equivalent, Limits shall be at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in
the aggregate for premise-operations, and products and completed operations. At
least $300,000 coverage in legal liability fire damage shall be provided. Coverage
will include:
1. Additional insured endorsements covering premise-operations, contractual
liability and completed operations hazards. Endorsements shall list the
Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County Ohio, and the Hamilton
County Juvenile Court and their respective employees, officers, officials,
and volunteers as additionel insureds
2. Product and completed operations coverage for two (2) years beyond the
termination of this Agreement;
3. Specific waiver of subrogation ‘endorsement in favor of the Board of
Commissioners of Hamilion County Ohio and the Hamilton County
Juvenile Court;
4, Joint venture as named insured (if applicable),
5. Products and Completed Operations Redefined Endorsement, CG 24 07;
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6. Blanket contractual liability;
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7. Liability to sports participants participating in interschool and Intramural
sports;
8, Mobile equipment assigned to, or used in performance of the work
contemplated under the RFP and this Agreement, but not covered under the
Business Auto Liability insurance;
9. Abuse and molestation liability; and
10. Electronic Data Liability Endorsement, CG 04 37
Business auto liability insurance on all owned, non-owned, leased and hired motor
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers and mobile equipment required to meet
the Financial Responsibility Law of the State of Ohio) assigned to, or used in
performance of the work contemplated under the RFP and this Agreement, The
policy shall be at least as broad as the current version of the ISO CA 00 01 form.
Limits shall be at least: $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident for vehicles
with occupancy 5 or less including operator; $5,000,000 combined singte limit each
accident for vehicles with occupancy of 6 or more but less or equal to 14, including
‘operator, and; $10,000,000 combined single limit each accident for vehicles with
occupancy of 15 or more, including operator, Coverage shall include endorsement
CA 2048 “Designated Insured” providing the “Board of Commissioners of Hamilton
County Ohio and the Hamilton County Juvenile Court and their employees, officers,
officials, and volunteers” as designees under this endorsement.
Workers’ Compensation insurance at the statutory limits required by Ohio Revised
Code.
Employer's Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 bodily injury for each accident;
$1,000,000 bodily injury by disease for each employee; and $1,000,000 bodily injury
disease aggregate for individuals employed by the Provider.
Umibrelia liability insurance policy with limits of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence
and $5,000,000 in the aggregate, above the commercial general liability, employer's
liability and business auto liability primary policies. Coverage shall be at least as
29broad as each and every area of the underlying policies, and containing the following
conditions:
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2. Concurrency of effective dates of Umbrella Policy with primaty poles;
3. “Drop down” feature;
4 —Panitive damages coverage (where not prohibited by taw);and
5. Aggregates: apply where applicable in primary
Environmental liability insurance policy with limits of at least $2,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 in the ageregate. Insurance shall cover claims resulting
from the transport, storage, use or disposal of fuels, oil and lubricants;
maintenance and cleaning chemicals, swimming pool “chemicals; herbicides,
bactericides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides, or; any other hazardous
chemical or material used in the operation of the Facility,
Cyber liability insurance policy with limits of at least $1,000,000 per claim and
$1,000,000 in the aggregate. Insurance shall cover claims results fiom identity
theft, hacking, loss and compromise of resident’s personal electronic data and
information.
Property insurance to provide recovery to Provider for first party loss to Provider's
personal property and any improvements and betterments installed at Hillerest
complex.
‘Third party Crime insurance policy with blanket limits of $100,000 per claim on a
discovery basis. Policy will include endorsement CR 04 01, “Client’s Property”.
Professional liability (errors and omission) insurance of at least $2,000,000 per
claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Coverage shall include:
1. Insured’s interest in joint ventures, if applicable;
30Punitive damages coverages (winere not prohibited by lav);
Coverage date prior to execution of license; and
Extended reporting period of 24 months beyond the termination of the
Agreement
K. Professional liability insurance shall be provided for the following professionals:
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Physicians;
Allied Health Care Professionals;
Dentists;
Psychiatrists / Psychologists;
Teachers;
Edvoators;
Schoo! Administrators, and
Security Personnel
If any of these professional services are subcontracted, the Provider shall require and ensure the
subcontractor provides the aforementioned insurance,
L. Additional Requirements
Farther the Provider agrees with the following provisions,
Provider shall declare any self-insured retention to Hamilton County
pertaining to liability insurance. Provider shall provide a financial
guarantee satisfactory to Hamilton County and Hamilton County Juvenile
Court guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims
administration and defense expenses for any self-insured retention.
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If the Provider provides insurance coverage under a “claims-made” basis,
the Provider shall provide evidence of either of the following for each type
of insurance which is provided on a claims-made basis: unlimited extended
reporting period coverage which allows for an unlimited period of time to
report claims from incidents that occurred after the policy's retrozetive date
and before the end of the policy period (tail coverage), ox; continuous
coverage from the original ‘retroactive date of coverage. The otiginal
retroactive date of coverage means original effective date of the first
claims-made policy issued for a similar coverage while Provider was under
contract with the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio and
Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Provider and the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio and
Hamilton County Juvenile Court agree to fully cooperate, participate, and
comply with all reasonable requirements and recommendations of the
insurers and insurance brokers issuing or arranging for issuance of the
policies required here, in all areas of safety, insurance program
administration, claim reporting and investigating, and audit procedures.
Provider's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to
Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio and Hamitton County
Juvenile Court, and their respective employees, officials, agents and
volunteers. Any insurance maintained by Board of Commissioners of
Hamilton County, Ohio or Juvenile Court shall be excess of Provider's
insurance and shall not contribute to it.
Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be cancelled or materially changed except after thirty
(30) days" prior written notice given to: Risk Manager, Hamilton County,
Room 707, 138 East Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; and to Hamilton
County Juvenile Court, 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Provider shall furnish the Hamilton County Risk Manager and the Hamilton
County Juvenile. Court with original certificates and amendatory
endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause, All certificates
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and endorsements are to be received by County before the Effective Date.
County reserves the right at any time to require complete, certified copies
of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the
coverage required by these specifications.
7. Maintenance of the proper insurance for the duration of this Agreement is a
material clement of this Agreement. Material changes in the required
coverage or cancellation of the coverage may constitute a material breach
of this Agreement.
8. If any or all of the work or services contemplated by this Agreement is sublet,
the Provider will ensure the subcontractor(s) comply with all insurance
requirements contained therein.
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INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS: APR 18 2012
A. General
To the fullest extent permitted by and in compliance with applicable law, Provider agrees to
protect, defend, indemnify and hold hamless the Board of County Commissioners,
Hamilton County, Ohio and the Hamilton County Juvenile Court and their respective
individual members, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (the “Indemnified
Parties”) from and against all damages, liability, Josses, claims, suits, actions, administrative
proceedings, regulatory proceedings/hearings, judgments and expenses, subrogations (of any
party involved in the subject of the residential treatment contract and license), attomey fees,
court costs, defense costs or other injury or damage (collectively “Damages”, whether
actual, alleged or threatened, resulting fiom injury or damages of any kind whatsoever to
any business, entity or person (including death), or damage to property (including
destruction, loss of, Joss of use of resulting without injury damage or destruction) of
whatsoever nature, arising out of or incident to in any way, the performance of the terms of
the residential treatment or license including, without limitation, by Provider, its
subcontractor(s), Provider's or its subcontractor’ s(s’) employees, agents, assigns, volunteers
and those designated by Provider to perform the work or services encompassed by the
residential treatment services contract or license. Provider agrees to pay all damages, costs
and expenses of the Indemnified Parties in defending any action arising out of the
aforementioned acts or omissions. ‘The respective rights and obligations of the parties under
this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination this AgreementPatent and Copyright
Provider shall assume the defense of, save and hold harmless, and indemnify the Board of
County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Juvenile Court and their respective
individual members officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (the “Indemnified
Parties”) from and against any and.all claims for compensation, suits, demands, actions,
settlements, damages, judgments, expenses, legal expenses, court costs or other costs
‘whatsoever relating to Provider or Provider caused infringement of any copyright, invention,
trade seeret, patent used or any other proprietary rights ofa third party pertaining thereto,
‘The Indemnified Parties shali provide Provider prompt written notice of any such claim,
suit, demand, or action of which they become aware, and shall cooperate with Provider in
the defense and settlement thereof. Provider shall have control of the defense of such claim,
suit, demand, or action and the settlement or compromise thereof. In the event Provider fails
to defend the Indemnified Parties as set forth in this paragraph, such patties may defend
themselves and Provider shall pay all actual costs and expenses for such defense including,
but not limited to, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement, applicable court costs,
witness fees and attomeys’ fees. The respective rights and obligations of the parties under
this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
If, during the course of any litigation or threatened litigation concerning such allegations of
patent or copyright infringement, a temporary or a final injunction is obtained against the
Indemnified Parties’ use of Provider’s deliverables or portions thereof which allegedly
caused infringement of any copyright, invention, trade secret, patent used, or any other
proprietary rights, orif in Provider’s opinion, a deliverable is likely to be declaved inftinging
of a patent or copyright, Provider will, at its option and expense, either
1. Procure for the Indemnified Parties the right to continue using the
deliverable(s); or
2. Replace or modify the deliverable(s) for the Indemnified Parties or such
inftinging portion thereof so that it no longer infiinges such copyright, trade
secret, or other proprietary right, so long as the utility or performance of the
deliverable(s) is not adversely affected by such replacement or modification
of the deliverable(s)..
3434.
EMPLOYEES
Provider agrees that if Provider hires employees who have been employed by the Court or
the County, to the extent applicable, it will pay any required employers’ OPERS
contributions for any such employees that choose to remain in the OPERS system.
SCREENING AND SELECTION
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Criminal Record Check
Provider warrants and represents it will comply with ORC 2151.86 and specifically
OAC 5101:2-5-09 (Personnel and Prohibited Convictions for Employment), will
complete criminal record checks on all individuals assigned to work with, volunteer
with or transport Youth. Provider will obtain a statewide and FBI reords check
through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCID).
Individual's record checks must be monitored annually thereafter. Annual checks
may be completed via a Court approved record search company or directly with
appropriate local Police and Sheriff's Offices, Provider shall allow inspection and
audit of the above criminal records transcripts or reports by a Court of a private
vendor hired by the Court to conduct compliance reviews on their behalf.
Provider shall be allowed to conditionally hire a prospective employee only if the
criminal background check has been conducted in accordance with OAC 5101:2-5-
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Provider shall not utilize any individual who has been convicted or plead guilty to
any violations contained in OAC 5101:2-5-09 (1,
Burean of Motor Vehicle Transcript
Any individual transporting @ Youth shall possess the following qualifications prior
to the time and during the time such an individual is permitted to transport such
Youth:
1. an initial satisfactory Bureau of Motor Vehicle (“BMV") transeript from the
State of Ohio (or the state the provider conducts it business) and, if
applicable, from the individual’s state of residence must be obtained;
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2, thereafter, an annual satisfactory BMV abstract report must be obtained from
the State of Ohio (or the state the provider conducts it business) and, if
applicable, from the individual’s state of residence; and
a current and valid driver’s license.
On-Going Requirements
Jn addition to the requirements set forth above, Provider will not permit any
individual to transport a Youth if
1. the individual has a condition which would affect safe operation of a motor
vehicle;
2, the individual has six (6) or more points on his/her driver’s license; or
3. the individual has been convicted of driving while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Verification of Job or Volunteer Application
Provider will check and document each applicant's personal and employment
references, general work history, relevant experience, and training information.
Provider further agrees it will not employ an individual to provide Services in
relation to this Agreement unless it has received satisfactory employment references,
work history, relevant experience, and training information.
Provider agrees to secure all necessary consents for individuals assigned to work
with, volunteer with or transport Youth to enable the Court or its agents to ascertain
whether all necessary criminal record checks have been properly obtained by
Provider
LOBBYING
During the life of this Agreement, Provider warrants and represents that Provider has not and will
not use Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a member of Congress, office or
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2employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 ULS.C. § 1352. Provider further warrants
and represents that Provider shall disclose any lobbying with any non-Federal funds that takes place
in connection with obtaining any Federal award, Upon receipt of notice, the Court will issue a
termination notice in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, If Provider fails to notify the
Court, the Court reserves the right fo immediately suspend payment and ter
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37. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE, APR 18 2012
Provider certifies and affirms Provider will comply with all applicable state and
regarding a drug-free workplace as outlined in 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F. Provider will make a
good faith effort to ensure all employees performing duties or responsibilities under this Agreement,
while working on state, county or private property, will not purchase, transfer, use or possess illegal
drugs or alcohol, or abuse prescription drugs in any way
38. | CONSUMER EDUCATION & HEALTH INFORMATION DOCUMENTATION
Provider agrees to comply with the provisions of the OAC related to the provision and
documentation of comprehensive health care for children in placement, Such provisions include but
are not limited to OAC 5101:2-42-66,1 and $101:2-42-662. A copy of all health care
documentation shall be maintained in the Youth’s case file and supplied to the Court upon request
by the Provider.
39, CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
Provider agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to
section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
1368), Executive Order 11738, and any applicable environmental protection agency regulation,
Provider understands that violations of all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to seetion 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.7401), section 508 of the Clean Water Act
(3 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and any applicable environmental protection agency
regulation must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
3740. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
Provider agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued relating to
nergy efficiency that are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat. 871).
41. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. applicable, Provider agrees to comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act
(40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a 7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C, 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874,
and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40.327-333), regarding
labor standards for federally assisted construction sub-agreements
B. If applicable, Provider agrees to comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (U.S.C.
15011508 and 7324-7328), which limit the political activities of employees whose
principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds,
Cc. If any of the Services call for services to minors, Provider agrees to comply with the
Pro-Children Act of 1994; Public Law 103-227 that requires smoking to be banned
in any portion of any indoor facility owned, leased, or contracted by an entity that
‘will routinely or regularly use the facility for the provision of health care services,
day care, library services, or education to children under the age of eighteen (18).
42. | MATERIAL ASSISTANCE/NONASSISTANCE TO A TERRORIST.
ORGANIZATION
‘Ae part of its submitted Proposal and in accordance with ORC 2909.32(A)(2)(b), ‘Provider
completed the Declaration Regarding Material Assistance/Non-Assistance to a Terrorist
Organization. Any material assistance to @ temorist organization or organization that supports
terrorism as identified by the US. Department of State Terrorist Exclusion List is considered a
Material Breach of this Agreement and a felony of the fifth degree.
Provider further agrees it will complete a Declaration Regarding Material Assistance/Non-
Assistance to a Terrorist Organization prior to the commencement of any Renewal Term. Provider
understands and agrees that payment will be withheld for any Services rendered during such
renewal term until this requirement has been met.
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As part of its submitted proposal, Provider completed a notarized Declaration of Property Tax
43. DECLARATION OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY
Delinquency form, which states the Provider was not charged with any delinquent personal property
taxes on the general tax list of personal property for Hamilton County, Ohio or that the Provider was
charged with delinquent personal property taxes on said list, in which case the statement shall set
forth the amount of such due and unpaid delinquent taxes as well as any due and unpaid penalties
and interest thereon, If the form indicated any delinquent taxes, a copy of the notarized form has
been transmitted to the county treasurer within thirty (30) days of the date it was submitted.
Provider further agrees it will complete a notarized Declaration of Property Tax Delinquency form
prior to the commencement of any Renewal Term. Provider understands and agrees that payment
will be withheld for any Services rendered during such renewal term until this requirement has been
met,
44. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
The parties expressly agree this Agreement shall not be assigned by Provider without the prior
written approval of the Court, Except as necessary due to exigent circumstances, Provider may not
subcontract any of the Services, agreed to in this Agreement without the express written consent of
the Court. If any of the Services are subcontracted due to exigent circumstances, Provider must
immediately notify the Court Administrator with the name of the subcontractor, the Services to be
provided and the reason for the exigent circumstances.
‘Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement affording Provider an opportunity to cure @
breach (except in the case of exigent circumstances as described above), Provider agrees the
assignment of any portion of this Agreement or use of any subcontractor, without the Coutts prior
written consent, is grounds for the Court.to terminate this Agreement with one (1) day prior written
notice. The Court agrees that SAFY and the service contracts set forth on Exhibit F are approved
subcontractors under this Agreement.
All subcontracts are subject to the same terms, conditions, and covenants contained within this
Agreement. Provider agrees it will remain primarily liable for the provision of all Services under
this Agreement and it will monitor any approved subcontractors to assure all requirements under
this Agreement, including, but not limited to reporting requirements, are being met. Provider must
notify the Court within fen (10) business days when Provider knows or should bave known the
subcontractor is out of compliance or unable to mest the requirements of this Agreement. Should
39this oceur, Provider will immediately implement a process whereby subcontractor is immediately
brought into compliance or the subcontractor’s contract with Provider is terminated. Provider shall
provide the Court with written documentation regarding how compliance will be achieved, Under
such circumstances, Provider shall notify the Court of subcontractor’s termination and shall make
recommendations to the Court of a replacement subcontractor. All replacement subcontractors are
subject to the prior written consent of the Court, Provider is responsible for making direct payment
to all subcontractors for any and all services provided by such contractor. COTE
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45, GOVERNING LAW APR 18 £012
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This Agreement and any modifications, amendments, or alterations, shall be governed, construc,
and enforced under the laws of Ohio.
46. LEGAL ACTION
Any legal action brought pursuant to the Agreement will be filed in Hamilton County, Ohio cousts
under Ohio law.
47. INTEGRATION AND MODIFICATION
‘This instrument embodies the entire agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms,
conditions or obligations other than those contained herein; and this Agreement shall supersede all
previous coramunications, representations or contracts, either written or oral, between the parties to
this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument, in
writing, executed by the parties to this Agreement.
Provider acknowledges and agrees that only staff from the Court Administrator’s office may
implement written changes to the Agreement. In no event will an oral agreement with the Court be
recognized as a legal and binding change to the Agreement,
SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the
application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this
‘Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4049, AMENDMENT
This writing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Services. This
Agreement may only be amended in writing by the parties. Notwithstanding the above, the parties
agree that this Agreement may be amended by the Court and Provider for matters related to the
treatment services being provided to the Youth, the Maximum Agreement Amount for the Initial
‘Term and the Bed Guarantee.
50. WAIVER
Any waiver by either the Court or the Provider of any provision or condition of this Agreement
shall not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other provision or condition of this
Agreement, nor a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision or condition,
51. NO ADDITIONAL WAIVER IMPLIED
If the Court or Provider fails to perform any obligations under this Agreement and thereafter such
failure is waived by the other party, such waiver shall be limited to the particular matter waived and
shall not be deemed to waive any other failure hereunder. Waivers shall not be effective unless in
waiting
52, RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OPERATION AND SAFETY
Provider agrees to comply with the provisions of AC 5101:2-9, et seq. that relates to the operation
safety ond maintenance of residential facilities. Specifically, Provider agrees that no firearm or
other projectile weapon and no ammunition for such weapons will be kept on the premises.
53, AGREEMENT CLOSEOUT
At the discretion of the Court, an Agreement Closeout may occur within ninety (90) days after the
completion of all contractual terms and conditions, The purpose of the Contract Closeout is to
verify that there are no outstanding claims or disputes and to ensure all required forms, reports and
deliverables were submitted to and accepted by the Court in accordance with the requirements of
the Agreement.
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54, FURTHER ASSURANCES G (9
‘The parties hereto covenant that they will do, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be done,
executed, acknowledged and delivered, such agreeinents, supplemental hereto, and such further
acts, instruments and documents as parties hereto may reasonably require in order to more fully or
better effectuate the terms of this Agreement.
SIGNATURES
In witness whereof, the parties have hereunto set their hands on this \Bjin day of fen |, 2012
HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, OFTO
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