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Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 1 of 11 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARICOPA COUNTY ADMINISTERED BY ITS HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TOWN OF GUADALUPE I. Maricopa County (“County”), administered by its Human Services Department, and the Town of Guadalupe, (“Contractor”) entered into a financial Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”), on or about July 27, 2022. The purpose of the Agreement is for the Contractor to provide Community Action Program (CAP) services to include crisis case management, coordination of services to assist low-income households in crisis situations, and assistance to move closer to economic self-sufficiency in Guadalupe. The County and the Contractor collectively are referred to as the “Parties.” The Parties entered into Amendment No. 1 on or about June 28, 2023. The Amendment extended the Agreement term from June 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 1 (Purpose) was removed and replaced in its entirety. Section 3 (Work Statement) was removed in its entirety and replaced with new language regarding Program Goals and Scope of Work. Section 4 (Budget and Compensation) was revised in the Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024 with a not to exceed amount of $107,254. The parties entered into Amendment No. 2 on or about February 28,2024. The Amendment added the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in Section 1 (General Provisions). Amendment No. 2 also added Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 21.027 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as a source of funding in Section 4 (Budget and Compensation), Paragraph 1.0 (Budget), Subparagraph 1.2.3 (Funding). The ARPA ALN was an existing source of funding in the Agreement and the overall budget was not impacted. II. The Parties agree to enter into this Amendment No. 3 to amend the Agreement as follows: A. Extend the Agreement term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. B. Revise the Maricopa County Representative name and contact information and replace it with the following: Maricopa County Representative: Human Services Department Community Resilience Division TJ Reed, Assistant Director 234 N. Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-506-4841 tj.reed@maricopa.gov Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 2 of 11 C. Revise Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 57 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Subparagraph 57.1 to correct the reference from Subrecipient to Contractor for the Town of Guadalupe and replace with the following: 57.1 The Contractor warrants and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the agreement that it will not, use: D. Revise Section 1 (General Provisions), Paragraph 57 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Subparagraph 53.1.1 to correct the numerical designation from 53.1.1 to 57.1.3. E. Revise Section 3 (Work Statement), by removing in its entirety and replacing with the following: 1.0 PROGRAM GOALS Maricopa County is a designated Community Action Agency, authorized under the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act to address the causes and conditions of poverty in local areas. The Maricopa County Human Services Department/Community Resilience Division (MCHSD/CRD) administers the Community Action Program activities, the primary purpose of the CRD is to provide a range of programs or services that are intended to: • pursue the reduction of poverty, • the revitalization of low-income communities; and • the empowerment of low-income families and individuals to become fully self-supportive. Through partnerships with local municipalities or private, non-profit organizations community action programs and services are provided to residents in the local area. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK County shall support the Town with social services navigation and program referrals intended to assist in the stabilization of immediate/ emergent needs for families that are facing eviction, disruption in utilities, experiencing insufficient food and/or nutrition, and/or are unemployed/ underemployed. 2.1 Navigation Services Navigation services are offered to clients following the completion of the HSD Dynamics application. This is a staff assisted function that includes the collection of eligibility documents and completion/ submission of program application for both contractor’s internal program (non-County funded) along with external program services. 2.1.1 Navigation to Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Services: Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 3 of 11 2.1.1.1 Contractor shall provide application assistance which may include the following: 2.1.1.1.1 Answering questions about program eligibility and the application process. 2.1.1.1.2 Entering application data directly into the DES portal on behalf of the Client. 2.1.1.1.3 Scanning and uploading required documents, if needed. 2.1.1.1.4 Provide paper applications to clients, upon request, and enter information directly into the DES portal on Client’s behalf. 2.1.1.1.5 Provide assistance in completing the ID.me identity verification process to include scanning required documents and uploading to the ID.me website (www.ID.me.com) 2.1.1.1.6 Screen for crisis circumstances to ensure that priority will be given to Crisis Assistance Applicants. 2.1.1.1.7 Conduct initial screening and reporting of potential Welfare Fraud. 2.1.2 Navigation to Maricopa Human Services (MCHSD) Programs 2.1.2.1 Contractor shall navigate to the Community Resilience Division (CRD) Empowerment Pathway Program. 2.1.2.2 CRD Client Service Specialist shall assess the needs of the household and connect the Client to the following MCHSD divisional (neighborhood) program services: 2.1.2.2.1 Early Education Division (EED) nutritionist, childcare, and early education services 2.1.2.2.2 Senior Adult Services Division (SASD) case management services 2.1.2.2.3 Workforce Development Division (WDD) employment and occupational skills training related services 2.1.2.2.4 CRD Homeless Services 2.1.2.2.5 Housing and Community Development (HCD) emergency home repair services 2.1.2.3 Navigation to Internal Program Services 2.1.2.3.1 Contractor shall identify a minimum of two (2) internal program based on the most recent MCHSD Community Needs Assessment. Contractor will submit a logic model (Exhibit 1) by July 31, 2024, to be approved by MCHSD. The logic Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 4 of 11 model shall provide the following information for each program service: 2.1.2.3.1.1 Community need 2.1.2.3.1.2 Anticipated program outcome(s) 2.1.2.3.1.3 Description of program service 2.1.2.3.1.4 Projected number of individuals/ households to be served 2.1.2.3.1.5 Projected number of individuals/ households who will achieve anticipated program outcome(s); 2.1.2.3.1.6 Data collection methodology 2.1.2.4 Contractor shall conduct follow up contact with clients to assess for additional needs and to track program outcomes as it relates to the outcomes identified in the Contractor’s logic model. 2.1.2.4.1 Follow up services shall be conducted at intervals of 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months following the receipt of program services. 2.2 Information and Referrals 2.2.1 Contractor shall provide information and referrals to include but not limited to the following: 2.2.1.1 SOLARI (formerly know as AZ 211) crisis case management services 2.2.1.2 Community Legal Services (CLS) for households who are facing immediate eviction for non-payment of rent or who receive assistance and have a judgement that is not satisfied. 2.2.1.3 Child support enforcement services for clients who are custodial parents in single parent households. 2.2.1.4 Assistance completing application for SNAP, AHCCCS, and Unemployment Insurance; 2.2.1.5 Food and nutrition services to counteract the impacts of starvation or malnutrition. 2.3 Service Requirements 2.3.1 Navigation Services 2.3.1.1 Clients shall have a completed application in HSD Dynamics prior to receiving navigation services to DES portal for LIHEAP services or internal program services. 2.3.1.2 Contractor shall ensure that all eligible clients seeking crisis services will be navigated to the Arizona Department Economic Security (DES) portal for LIHEAP services. Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 5 of 11 2.3.1.3 Contractor shall provide navigation services as it relates to MCHSD and Internal Program services to clientsthat have been dispositioned in the HSD Dynamic queue. 2.3.1.4 Navigation services shall be provided and documented, in accordance with the MCHSD/CRD Policy and Procedure Manual. 2.3.1.5 Navigation services shall be reported in the MCHSD/CRD quarterly ROMA reports. 2.3.1.6 Contractor shall use the MCHSD approved logic model template for internal program navigation. 2.3.2 Information and Referrals 2.3.2.1 Clients shall have a completed program application in HSD Dynamics prior to the delivery of information and referral services. 2.3.2.2 Contractor shall document all referrals in HSD Dynamics, in accordance with the MCHSD/CRD Policy and Procedure Manual. 2.3.2.3 Information regarding program referrals shall be reported in the MCHSD/CRD quarterly ROMA reports. 2.4 Facility Requirements 2.4.1 Contractor shall ensure staff on-site are able to navigate to websites and provide generalized assistance to clients. Staff shall provide access to through self-maintaining or partnership agreements, a computer lab to include multiple computers with internet access, fax machines, copier, phones, and basic office supplies to allow individuals access to the following: 2.4.1.1 AZDES LIHEAP Application Portal; 2.4.1.2 HSD Client Portal; 2.4.1.3 ADOH Mortgage Assistance Portal; 2.4.1.4 Online applications for AZDES Unemployment Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and AHCCCS Health Insurance; 2.4.1.5 Online job search and submission of application/ resume; and/or 2.4.1.6 Information regarding scholarships and federal financial aid. 2.4.2 Contractor shall ensure adequate space for the following: 2.4.2.1 On-site workshops and training classes; 2.4.2.2 Local job/career fairs; and 2.4.2.3 Eligibility determination where confidential information cannot be overheard. 2.5 Reporting Requirements 2.5.1 Contractor shall submit programmatic and financial reports to MCHSD as listed below: Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 6 of 11 2.5.1.1 Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA/ROMA Next Gen) data and/or reports no later than the 10th business day after the end of each quarter of the fiscal year. 2.5.1.2 Monthly invoices/claims with supporting documentation no later than the 10th business day, following the end of the month. 2.5.1.3 The County reserves the right to add, remove, or revise reporting requirements to meet program goals. 2.5.1.4 Failure to submit required reports in the designated timeframe listed may result: 2.5.1.4.1 in a forfeiture of payment, if not submitted by the forty-fifth (45th) calendar days following the end of a month. 2.5.1.4.2 in a forfeiture of final payment, if final program and fiscal reports is not submitted within the designated time period, determined by MCHSD following the Contract term. 2.6 HSD Dynamics Access 2.6.1 Access to HSD Dynamics will be provided by MCHSD/CRD upon request from Contractor. 2.6.2 Contractor shall provide MCHSD/CRD information regarding staffs’ name, position title, contact information, and confirmation of successful completion of background check. 2.6.3 MCHSD reserves the right to immediately remove access if it is determined Contractor’s personnel is a risk to the County operations for any of the following reasons but not limited to: 2.6.3.1 Approving clients for services they are not eligible for; 2.6.3.2 Denying eligible clients services; and 2.6.3.3 Accessing the HSD Dynamics for any purpose other than areas of responsibility. 2.6.4 MCHSD will provide Contractor programmatic ad hoc reports, as requested. 2.6.5 MCHSD reserves the right to deny Contractor’s access to program data. 2.7 Staff Requirements 2.7.1 Contractor shall: 2.7.1.1 Ensure staff and/or volunteers do not provide direct services to clients until all appropriate Background Checks and Fingerprint clearance have been completed with satisfactory results and procedures are in place if results are unsatisfactory; 2.7.1.2 Maintain documentation that key staff have received appropriate training or hold appropriate Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 7 of 11 certification/licensure in accordance with roles, responsibilities and job descriptions; 2.7.1.3 Ensure that staff and volunteers do not have any conflicts of interest in the provision of services and management of programs; 2.7.1.4 Provide staff and volunteers with supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to perform contracted services; 2.7.1.5 Provide training to all new employees and volunteers providing services under this Agreement, to include but not limited to the following: 2.7.1.5.1 An overview of the MCHSD/CRD Policy and Procedure Manual; and 2.7.1.5.2 Requirements of ARS §46-140.01 and ARS §1-501 and ARS § 1-502 regarding eligibility for state and local benefits. 2.7.1.6 Maintain documentation that verifies case management staff have received relevant training and provide documentation upon request to MCHSD; 2.7.1.7 The Contractor shall be required to notify MCHSD of staff changes and vacant positions within two (2) business days of staff changes. The Contractor shall open the recruitment to fill case worker vacancies, no later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, to ensure service availability and clients are not turned away due to lack of staff. MCHSD may assist in the selection of the replacement candidate. 2.7.2 Code of Conduct: 2.7.2.1 The Contractor shall avoid any action that might create or result in the appearance of: 2.7.2.1.1 Inappropriate use or divulging of information gathered or discovered pursuant to the performance of its duties under the Contract. 2.7.2.1.2 Actions on behalf of the County without appropriate authorization. 2.7.2.1.3 Providing favorable or unfavorable treatment to anyone. 2.7.2.1.4 Making a decision on behalf of the County that exceeds their authority, displaying preferential treatment or actions that would have unfavorable consequences for the County. 2.7.2.1.5 Misrepresenting or otherwise imped the efficiency, authority, actions, policies, or adversely affect the confidence of the public or integrity of the County. 2.7.2.1.6 Loss of impartiality when advising the County. Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 8 of 11 2.8 Training and Technical Assistance 2.8.1 To ensure successful program service delivery, MCHSD will provide/conduct training and technical assistance on: 2.8.1.1 MCHSD/CRD Policy & Procedure Program Manual; 2.8.1.2 MCHSD funded financial assistance services; 2.8.1.3 Use of HSD Dynamics; 2.8.1.4 Reports and forms, as required; 2.8.1.5 Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA)/ROMA Next Gen; 2.8.1.6 Trauma Informed Care 2.8.1.7 Motivational Interviewing 2.8.1.8 Review of all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, laws, and rules related to specific funding sources used; 2.8.1.9 Review of program monitoring findings; and 2.8.1.10 Other training and technical assistance as needed/required. 2.8.2 Administrative Simplification rules in Title II of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191) and all Federal regulations that are applicable to the operations of the Contractor by the dates required by the implementing Federal regulations as well as all subsequent requirements and regulations as published. 2.9 MCHSD Grievance Procedures 2.9.1 Contractor shall advise all applicants for and recipients of contract services of their right, at any time and for any reason, to present to the Contractor and the County any grievances arising from the delivery of contract services, including, but not limited to, ineligibility determination, reduction of services, suspension or termination of services, or quality of services. 2.9.2 Individuals seeking/receiving County funded assistance who feel that they have not been treated fairly may submit a written grievance to the MCHSD/CRD. 2.9.3 Contractor shall follow MCHSD grievance procedures as outlined in the MCHSD/CRD Policy & Procedure Program Manual F. Revise Section 4 (Budget and Compensation), Paragraph 1.5 (Operating Budget) by removing in its entirety and replacing with the attached Operating Budget. The County shall provide the Contractor with a not to exceed amount of $107,245 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, Fiscal Year 2025. Unexpended funds from Fiscal Year 2024 shall not be available for expenditures in Fiscal Year 2025. Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 9 of 11 III. Under A.R.S. §38-511, the Parties may cancel this Agreement without penalty of further obligation within three years after execution of this Agreement if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating this Agreement on behalf of the County is, at any time while this Agreement or any extension is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the Agreement in any capacity or consultant to any other party of this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. IV. Each and every provision of law and any clause required by law to be in this Agreement will be read and enforced as though it were included herein and, if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party, this Agreement will promptly be physically amended to make such insertion or correction. V. The above contains all the changes to the Agreement made by this Amendment No. 3. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect as executed by the Parties. VI. The Parties have authorized the undersigned to execute this Amendment No. 3, and it shall be effective upon approval and signature by both Parties. Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 10 of 11 IN WITNESS, the Parties have approved and signed this Amendment No. 3: APPROVED BY: TOWN OF GUADALUPE APPROVED BY: MARICOPA COUNTY ___________________________________ Mayor Date ____________________________________ Jack Sellers, Chairman Date Board of Supervisors Attested To: ___________________________________ Town Clerk Date Attested To: ____________________________________ Juanita Garza, Date Clerk of the Board IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §§ 9-240, 9- 500.11, 11-952, AND 46-241, ET SEQ., THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ATTORNEY WHO HAS DETERMINED IT IS PROPER IN FORM AND WITHIN THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE TOWN OF GUADALUPE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: ________________________________ Attorney for the Town Date IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. §§ 11-201, 11-251, AND 11-952, THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ATTORNEY WHO HAS DETERMINED IT IS PROPER IN FORM AND WITHIN THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO MARICOPA COUNTY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: _________________________________ Deputy County Attorney Date Contract No. C-22-23-003-X-03 Amendment No. 3 Town of Guadalupe Page 11 of 11 Town of Guadalupe Operating Budget – Navigation Services Contract Period July 1st, 2024, through June 30th, 2025 Funding County Funds $107,245 Cash Match Contributions $131,471 $238,716 Budget Category Direct Cost Administration Cost Total Cost Total Expenses $237,516 $1,200 $238,716