HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9368RESOLUTION NO.9368
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST YOUTH AND
FAMILY SERVICES FOR 2021 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been partnering with Northeast Youth
and Family Services (NYFS) since at least 2002; and
WHEREAS, NYFS provides highly effective and cost efficient mental health and
youth diversion services; and
WHEREAS, the NYFS board includes representatives from the partnership cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View authorizes expenditure of $26, 656 for services and $25,000 for the
Community Advocate position for a total of $51,656 and enter into a partnership
agreement for calendar year 2021.
Adopted this 14th Day of December, 2020.
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Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle mun , City Administrator
(seal)
Fhe Mounds View Visions
:1 Thriria,, Desirrrblc Convmpailt
AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES
This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of
Mounds View Minnesota ("Municipality") and Northeast Youth and Family
Services ("NYFS").
2. RECITALS
a. NYFS is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to meet the
unmet developmental needs of at -risk youth and families within their
community environment with emphasis on providing services through
collaboration and coordination with existing community resources. These
services are available to youth and families residing in the northern
suburbs of Ramsey County, including, but not limited to, the municipalities
which are signatory to agreements which are identical to this Agreement
("participating municipalities") and students and families from Independent
School Districts 621, 622, 623, 624, 282 and 832.
b. Through this Agreement the Municipality intends to contract with NYFS to
provide such services to its residents and to act as a sponsor of NYFS by
providing financial support, a method to establish appropriate services to
be provided and policy guidance for its activities.
c. This Agreement shall be used as the formal agreement between NYFS
and each of the participating municipalities. This Agreement is intended to
continue the spirit of cooperation and collaboration in the provision of
social services between the Municipality and NYFS.
3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In consideration of the mutual understandings of this Agreement, the
parties hereby agree as follows:
a. Prior Agreements Cancelled. By execution of this Agreement any prior
agreements and amendments thereto between the parties are hereby
cancelled.
b. Services Provided. NYFS shall provide the Municipality and its residents
with youth and family programs set forth in the Addendum attached
hereto.
c. Principles of 5ervice and ProgcgM Establishment anA Operations. On a
yearly basis and prior to submission of its annual budget, as provided for
hereafter, NYFS shall:
Report regarding proposed changes in services and programs to
the Municipality; and
Establish a fair and open bidding/request for proposal (RFP)
process to contract, manage or provide such services and
programs, which are not directly provided by NYFS staff.
d. Funding
i. In addition to the participating municipalities' share of the annual
budget, funds for the operation of NYFS will be raised by NYFS
endeavoring to secure user fees, grants and appropriations from
private organizations, the State of Minnesota, Federal and County
agencies, and other legal and appropriate sources.
The Municipality shall pay annually to NYFS the base amount
listed in Exhibit A. This base amount will be adjusted annually for
inflation/deflation based on the Standard Metropolitan Statistical
Area Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and
municipal population estimates based on MN State Demographic
Center. Any adjustment in the payment beyond those indicated by
reference to the CPI-U shall require approval of each of the
participating municipalities.
iii. Any new municipality joining into this agreement will pay a base
amount annually to NYFS that is on par with the amount paid by
current participating municipalities.
iv. Amounts payable by the Municipality shall be paid to NYFS on or
before January 30th of each year, or at a date mutually agreed upon
by both parties, to cover the Municipality's share for that year.
e. Board Representation. The Municipality shall have the right to NYFS
Board Representation of City Council, staff or community members (as
designated by the Municipality and approved by NYFS Board) on the
Board of Directors as either a Board Member or Board Advisor.
f. Further Obligations of NYFS. In addition to the obligations set forth
elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement is further contingent upon
NYFS doing the follows:
The Bylaws of NYFS shall be amended to add provisions requiring
an open process for contracting services as provided for in
paragraph C.2., above, and prohibiting NYFS from supporting or
opposing individual candidates for election to public office in any of
the participating municipalities; and adding the requirement that
IRS 501.C3 status be maintained.
On or before June 30, of any year NYFS shall submit the proposed
city budgeted amount for the subsequent year.
iii. On or before November 30, of any year NYFS shall submit a written
report to the Municipality including an Annual Report, the audited
financial statement, and a program specific summary of services
provided to the municipality; in addition, 30 days from the end of
each calendar quarter, NYFS shall submit a written report to the
participating municipality.
iv. Periodically advising the Municipality of services available through
NYFS to the Municipality's residents;
v. Establishing a sliding scale for services available through NYFS to
the Municipality's residents and periodically advising the
Municipality of such fees;
vi. Providing other reasonable information requested by the
Municipality;
vii. Purchasing a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least
$1,500,000.00, naming the Municipality as an additional insured
and providing a copy of the insurance certificate evidencing such
policy to the Municipality;
viii. Provide the Municipality with a copy of its Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws, Amendments thereto, and the IRS tax exempt status letter;
ix. NYFS shall defend and indemnify the Municipality from any and all
claims or causes of actions brought against the Municipality of any
matter arising out of this Agreement or the services provided
pursuant to this Agreement; and,
X. Without the written approval of the Municipality, NYFS will not enter
into any agreement with any other municipality which differs from
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
g. Term. The term of this agreement will be through December 31, 2020.
Unless either party gives at least 6 months written notice of its intent to
cancel this Agreement effective December 31 of the year in which the
notice is made, NYFS will continue to provide services to the Municipality
if a successor agreement has not been executed prior to the end of the
term.
h. (A) Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution.
If NYFS ceases to operate, the Board of Directors will do one of the
following:
Give the assets to one or more non-profit agencies providing similar
social services in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County; or,
Form a new Foundation to fund appropriate social service
programming in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County.
The final Distribution of Assets Plan must be approved by the Ramsey
County District Court.
(B) Deviation from the Mission.
If the City Council determines that NYFS has materially deviated from its
mission (See II. Recitals, A.), the City Council may ask the NYFS Board of
Directors to consider dissolving the agency and liquidating the assets.
The Board will do one of the following:
iii. Consider the request and by a majority vote deny it.
iv. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree to modify the
programs to be consistent with the mission.
Northeast Youth & Family Services
Municipal Participation Figures
NYFS Board
2020 - 6 8 %
MN Demographer's Office
2020 payment
approved 2021
% Increase Municipal
Budget Community Advocate
increase CPI-U
population Fstimate 2018
per capita increase to $2/ erson
2021/2020
2021 Amount
2021 Amount Notcs
Arden Hills
$17,389 I8
9.889
$1.76
$19,778 00
13.7 %
518,%3.59
NA Increase shared of or 2 years
Falcon Heights
$10,038, 13
5,479
$1.83
$10,95800
92%
$10,958.D0
NA
Little Canada
$17,60598
10,386
$170
$20,77200
180%
$19,188.99
NA Increase shared of er 2 years
Mounds View
$22,77937
13,328
$171
$26,656.00
170%
526,656.00
525,000.00
New Brighton
541,567.63
23,119
$L80
546,238,00
112%
546,238.00
$10,000.00
North Oaks
510,019.98
5,304
51.89
$10,608,00
5.9%
$10,609.00
NA
Roseville
$60,707,26
36.272
$167
$72,544,00
19.5%
$72,544.00
$20,000.00
St. Anthony
$4,21112
9.067
$046
$18,134.00
330.6%
$11,211.12
$1200.00 Increase shared over 2 years
Shoreview
$49,554.13
26,480
$187
552,960.00
69%
552,960.00
NA
Birchwood
$1,591.32
B76
$182
$1,75200
10.1%
$1,752.00
NA
Hugo
$6,408.00
15147
$042
$30,494.00
375..9%
$6,408.00
NA In discussion
Mahtomedl
$14,015.36
8.040
$174
516,080.00
147%
$16,080.00
NA
Vadnals Heights
$22,46004
13.198
$170
$26,39600
17.5%
526,3%.00
NA
White Bear Lake
$43,45051
25.458
$1.71
150,916.00
17.2%
S50,916.00
$25,000.00
White Bear Township
$21,90895
11.095
$197
$22,19000
1.3%
$22,190.00
NA
Total
$343,70696
213,238,00
$161
$426,47600
241%
5392,689.70
$92,500.00
Northeast Youth & Family Services
2021
Contracted Services
Mental Health Services:
• Shoreview and White Bear Lake Mental Health Clinics — licensed mental health staff
provide therapy for the emotional health of children, teens and adults.
■ School -Based Mental Health — licensed mental health staff provide therapy for the
emotional health of students within Roseville, Mounds View and White Bear Lake school
districts.
Community Services:
• Youth Diversion — a coordinated range of services for youth who have committed minor
offenses (e.g. shoplifting, chemical/alcohol use, vandalism) to help them focus on positive
behavior and prevent recidivism.
■ Senior Chore Program — youth and other adults complete seasonal and household tasks to
help seniors remain independent.
Community Advocate — This program serves people who have been involved with local law
enforcement but have needs that cannot be sufficiently addressed by law enforcement alone.
This can include: mental health issues, family instability, medical care and other needs.
Addressing these underlying issues reduces the need for law enforcement intervention in the
future.
Non Contracted Services
Mental Health Services:
■ Northeast Educational & Therapeutic Services (NETS) — provides therapy and academic
support for youth in grades 6-12 with severe mental illnesses who can not function in
traditional school environments.
V. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree with the request
and move to dissolve the agency and liquidate the assets.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on this date
set forth below.
MUNICIPALITY
City of Mounds View
By: /
Elected Official
Its:
Clerk/ManagerlAdministrator
Dated:
NYFS
Northeast Youth & Family Services
By:
President/CEO
Its:
Chair of the Board of Directors
Dated:
12/2020