HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0153 - Memorandum Of Understanding - Early Head Start Program - 04/24/2003Resolution No. 2003-RO153
April 24, 2003
Item No. 18
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Memorandum of Understanding for
parent education services with Texas Tech University (Early Head Start Program), and
any associated documents, a copy of which Memorandum of Understanding is attached
hereto and which shall be spread upon the minutes of this Council and as spread upon the
minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part hereof as if fully copied herein in
detail.
Passed by the City Council this 24th day of April 2003.
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MARC McDOUG-L, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb6cca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Tommy CanideeX, Public Health Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
onald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City
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March 21, 2003
Resolution No. 2003-RO153
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This non-financial cooperative agreement is between the City of Lubbock, acting by
and through its Health Department and Texas Tech University, acting by and through Early
Head Start (Texas Tech University, MS/Box 41162, Lubbock, Texas 79409) for the purpose
of providing parent education services for the Early Head Start Program. This interlocal
governmental agreement is made pursuant to Chapter 791, Government Code.
Period of Agreement: This agreement becomes effective on the date signed and may
be terminated upon thirty (30) days written notice by either party.
Purpose: In order to offer a comprehensive system of services to low income pregnant
women and families with children from birth to age three with family -centered services that
facilitate child development and encourage family self sufficiency.
Responsibilities: The parties hereto agree as follows:
To provide parent education to EHS families in the home based program that carries a
load of 9-10 families per parent educator and requires 1 %2 hrs. direct service per family
per week, plus monthly attendance at socializations and parent meetings. There will be
periodic mandatory training sessions to keep abreast of Performance Standards and
policy changes. There will be additional time required to travel to visits, plan visits and
write up the required documentation. This commitment results in a 75% appointment in
terms of time. A time -log reflecting 30 hrs. per week for EHS and 10 hrs. for the City
would be reviewed monthly by both supervisors in a meeting to review schedules and
calendars. Two copies of the time -log is due the first week of each month to the
supervisors. Mileage reimbursement is done through the City of Lubbock. Texas Tech
University pays for the initial cost of tuition and materials for the Parents as Teachers
training.
• Assist, when requested, in the development of policies and procedures for health care
services;
• Assist in solving health related problems that arise throughout the program year for the
participants and their families;
• Provide training and education for staff and Early Head Start families upon request;
• Accept referrals for client support services as appropriate for the agency.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance.
• Interpretation/translation should these services be required.
Both agencies entering this agreement will make services available to all eligible clients
and will not discriminate because of age, color, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation,
arrest or conviction status, marital status or religion.
Both agencies will respect client's rights to privacy and confidentiality as required by
applicable laws.
CITY OF LUBBOCK:
ATTEST:
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Reb ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Tommy Ca den
Public Health Director
City of Lubbock Health Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Id G. andive,
First Assistant City Attorney
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March 21, 2003
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY:
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Dr. Cathy N an, Project Manager
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La Nelle Ethridge, doordinator
TTU Early Head Start
Ruth Zavala, Health ining Specialist
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J ne Watson, arent Advocate
Co,zirlinator