Ar meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the meeting room of 2 West Main Street, Uniontown PA. In attendance- Commissioner Chairman Scott Dunn Commissioner Dave Lohr Commissioner Vincent A. Vicites Chief Clerk Amy Liston County Solicitor Jack Purcell Commissioner Dunn welcomed everyone to the meeting at 10 a.m. He asked everyone to stand for a prayer led by Pastor Tim Florian, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Public Comment on Agenda Items- None Proclamations/Recognitions Commissioner Dunn read the proclamation for National Service Dog Month- September 2024. Emma Levick and her service dog Midas attended to accept the Commissioner Lohr read the proclamation for Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission 50th Anniversary. The commissioners praised the work of the organization. Commissioner Vicites read the proclamation for National Transportation Demand A motion was made by Commissioner Dunn and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to amend the agenda to add a burning ban resolution in Fayette County. proclamation. Management Week - September 16-20, 2024 Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Public Comment on Agenda Items An online question was written about plans for the Fayette Bank building parking lot to use it for a trail parking area. Commissioner Dunn said the lot is a county lot and the Sheepskin Trail plans include parking areas. He said that wasn't an agenda item question. Controller Robb Rhodes presented the following financial condition of the county. ffice of the Controller Fayette County, Pennsylvania ROBERTP. RHODES Controller DATE GENERALF FUND Cash Balance TRANI Tax Anticipation! Note 2024 Revenue: 2024 Expenditures: 2023 Expenditures Paidi in: 2024: Payroll Payments Due to General Fund- -LF PayrollF Payments Due to General Fund- -CYS Loan Payable Due to General Fund- -CYS CYS Current Cosh Balance =$ 822492.10 ACT13MARCELLUS: SHALE FUND/FUND: 13 Cash Balance Unconventional Wells Account Cash Balance Legacy Account Cash Balance Bridge Department Account CAPITALI RESERVE FUND/FUND! 51 Cash Balance Phone (724)430-1217 Fax(724)430-1366 September 20, 2024 Generalledger Budget YTD %Received Budget YTD %Used $ 5,514,604.56 $ 4,200,000.00 52,342,986.72 33,562,199.33 64.12% 56,173,591.19 35,395,617.50 63.01% 3,109,724.62 $ $ 6,957,839.68 $ 750,000.00 7,707,839.68 202,139.24 754,512.34 $ 1,530,347.58 $ 294,600.84 DUE TO GENERALE FUND TOTAL FAYETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 61EAST MAINSTREET UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15401 Fayette County Redevelopment Authority Chief Clerk Liston read the agenda items. A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to adopt a resolution approving a modification to a FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on behalf of South Union Township, as attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Behavioral Health Administration A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the following agreements and modifications. Contract Value $718,588 $91,112 $730,262 $338,107 $125,000 $57,000 $554,322 Period 07/01/24-06/30/25 07/01/24-06/30/25 07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24 Base Contract Agreements 2024-2025 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Goodwill Industries of Southwestern PA Modification Agreement #1 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Fayette Resources, INC Pathways of Southwestern PA Therapy Connections, LLC Modification Agreement #3 Laurel House, INC Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Children and Youth Services A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify a FY2023-24 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Wesley Family Services, 221 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 for foster care services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing $250.00 Foster Family Class AA Class BB Class CC Class DD Class EE Class FF Class LL Class MM Class NN Class 00 Family Profile Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Rate/Day $102.17 $93.13 $.94.67 $114.34 $107.41 $92.41 $103.19 $108.20 $133.25 $138.13 $3,100.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children and Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Bliss Psychological Services, LLC, 22 Wabash St., Lower Level, Suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 for mental health services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Individual/Mental Health Evaluation Interactional Evaluation/Bond Assessment Parenting Capacity Evaluation (includes both individual and interactional) Risk ofHarm Assessment (individual only) Risk ofHarm Assessment (individual risk plus parenting sesmen/interactional) Testimony outside of Allegheny County 750.00 500.00 $1,250.00 S 950.00 $1,450.00 The above rate(s) includes the psychological evaluation, testing, and a written report. $2,000.00/for full day inj person $250.00/hour billed in 15-minute increments Virtual Testimony Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Adoption Connection PA, 700 Turnpike Street, Beaver, PA 15009, for foster care placement on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing- Placement Services # 411680 Class BC YF OF YT OT PT $250.00 Rate/day $73.47 $84.47 $89.47 $114.53 $119.43 $107.53 Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Wesley Family Services, 221 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 for foster care services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing- Foster Family Class AA Class BB Class CC Class DD Class EE Class FF Class LL Class MM Class NN Class 00 Family Profile Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously $250.00 Rate/Day $102.17 $93.13 $94.67 $114.34 $107.41 $92.41 $103.19 $108.20 $133.25 $138.13 $3,100.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette through Fayette County Children and Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation, and Bethesda Lutheran Services, 15487 State Highway 86, Meadville, PA 16335 for Residential, Group Home and Foster Home Services onan as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing Rate/Day $250.00 Unit ID-GH Claney House Group Home Unit ID-IT Ida May Right Specialize Setting Unit ID-SH Ida May Right Specialize Setting-Shelter Unit ID-IT Hope Mae Specialized Setting Unit ID-SH Hope May Specialized Setting-Shelter Unit ID-IT Freeman Specialized Setting Unit ID-SH Freeman Specialized Setting-Shelter Unit ID-BB Right Start for Young Mothers Specialized Unit ID-EM Right Start for Young Mothers Specialized Unit ID-MB Right Start for Young Mothers Specialized Unit ID-SH Right Start for Young Mothers Specialized Unit ID-TL Right Start Transitional Living Specialized Unit ID-BB Foster Care Non-Case Management Age 0-12 Unit ID-DD Foster Care Non-Case Management Age 13-21 Unit ID-FF Foster Care Therapeutic Age 0-12 Unit ID-HH Foster Care' Therapeutic Age 13-21 Unit ID-JJ Foster Care Case Management Age 0-12 Unit ID-LL Foster Care Case Management Age 13-21 Unit ID-0O Foster Care Mother and Baby $335.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $160.00 $370.00 $530.00 $350.00 $260.00 $230.00 $68.11 $68.47 $83.71 $88.71 $130.10 $135.10 $133.78 Setting-Baby Only Seting.MotnerEpectant Mother Setting-Mother and Baby Setting-Shelter Setting Unit ID-PH Petersen Home Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and PA Professional Health Services, 50 W. Main Street, Suite 704, Uniontown, PA 15401 for outpatient mental health services on an as needed basis for CYS & JPO families. The rates are as follows: Anger Management/Domestic Violence Treatment Programs-Adolescent Course: Anger Management/Domestic Violence Treatment Programs-Adult Course: Initial Evaluation Three (3) week course $30.00 $125.00 Initial Evaluation Eight (8) week course $30.00 $250.00 Each group program must have - at minimum - three (3) participants. No group shall The Service Provider will furnish a certificate ofc completion and a written summary of the course to the County upon the participant's completion of the course. Ifaj participant fails to complete the course, the Service Provider will notify the County in writing oft the failure consist ofboth victims and offenders. to complete. Anger Management Assessment Batterer Assessment Individual Session Court Testimony $100.00 $100.00 $45.00 $300.00 Itis agreed that the County should also be the payer ofl last resort. Ifthei individual being referred for services has insurance, the Service Provider must attempt to obtain payment for services through the insurance provider(s) prior to billing the County. Ifarecommendation for services beyond the eight-week course (adult) or the three-week course (adolescent) is made, services are not to be continued until explicit consent is obtained from the County. Ifthe case was referred by the. Juvenile Probation Office, consent for further services may be provided by the. Juvenile Probation Officer or member ofmanagement. Ifthe case was referred by Children & Youth Services, ai member of management must provide explicit consent for the continuation ofs services. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously AI motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Corporate Security and Investigations (CSI), 3645 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061 for the conducting of investigations in an attempt to locate missing, abducted or runaway youth, youth who may be involved in sex trafficking and parents with children attempting to avoid or abscond from child welfare agencies on an as needed A. $113.30/hour for investigative services and $80.00/hour for subpoena services. Any work beyond twenty (20) service hours, extraordinary work or surveillance will not be conducted without prior approval by a member oft the Agency management. B. Mileage for business travel will only be billed once the Service Provider reaches Fayette County and will only be billed for travel occurring within Fayette County. Reimbursement for travel will be at the current reimbursement rate ofthe IRS and shall automatically update at any such time that an IRS rate update occurs. basis. The rates are as follows: Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette through Fayette County Children and Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Twin Pines Family Services, LLC, 1 Washington Street, Suite A, Hopwood, PA 15445 for group home placementshelter services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing $250.00 Foster Family Care Cert. # 444430 Class AA Class DD Class EE Rate/Day $79.45 $83.96 $84.29 $30.00 ICPC Monthly Support ofLicensed Home Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Cornell Abraxas Group, Inc., 2840 Liberty Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for placement & non-placement services on an as needed basis for CYS & JPO youth. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing - $250.00 Abraxas I (Marienville) Male Drug and Alcohol Treatment Seneca Dorm Evergreen Dorm Intensive Open Residential Program Dakota Dorm Female Drug and Alcohol Treatment Mohican Dorm Rate/Day $370.76 $400.80 $384.65 $418.15 $415.63 $403.26 Leadership Development Center (South Mountain) Abraxas Specialized Treatment Program Abraxas South Mountain Shelter Abraxas Youth Center (South Mountain) Secure Residential Treatment (ReSET, Fire Setters, and Sex Offenders) Abraxas Academy (Morgantown) Secure Resident Treatment (Habitual Offenders and Sex Offenders) Detention $543.56 $720.00 Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation, and LifeSpan Family Services of PA, 203 Lane Avenue, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, for foster family placement services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing $250.00 Foster Care FC Behaviorally Challenged BC Medically Needy MN Emergency Placement EP Respite RP Kinship Wins! KW Parenting Youth PY Transitioning Teen TN Complex Case CC Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Rate/Day $79.50 $95.57 $95.57 $99.36 $99.36 $85.00 $118.66 $110.21 $180.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and Keystone Adolescent Center, 201 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125 for Residential, Shelter and Foster Care Services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows: Initial Clothing $250.00 Residential Programs Keystone Adolescent Center - Cert# 437070 Specialized Setting (KAC) Males-MS Specialized Intensive (KAC) Males-MI Shelter (KAC) Males-MC Keystone Female Services - Cert# 410770 Rate/Day $296.00 $388.00 $237.03 Specialized Setting (KFS) Females-FS Specialized Intensive (KFS) Females-FI Shelter (KFS) Females-FC Transitional Living - Males Apartment #1 - Cert# 400130-TM Apartment #2 - Cert# 445430-TM Apartment #3 - Cert# 445450-TM Apartment #4 - Cert# 445460-TM Apartment #5 - Cert# 445470-TM Transitional Living-Females- - Cert# 434340-TF Other Residential Services Diagnostic Program One-on-One Coaching Counseling Extraordinary Transportation +$5.001 Fuel Surcharge Non- Residential Programs/Evidence Based Programs One-on-One Coaching Counseling/n-Home Specialized Transportation Community Support Program Bridge Builders Aggression Replacement Training (ART) Botvin Life Skills - 10 sessions Victim Community Awareness (VCA) $277.00 $390.00 $218.00 $203.18 $203.18 $203.18 $203.18 $203.18 $192.06 $2,450.00 $42.00/hour $40.00/hour $42.00/hour $23.00/hour $32.00/hour $60.00/hour $1,145.00 $315.00 $300.00 $315.00 $418.00 $315.00 Community Based Family Intervention Program $85.00/hour S.T.O.P. Jump Start Safe Dates Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Human Resources ASSESSMENT No action was taken on the agenda item "Consider approval of the separation of employment of Theresa Ometz, Computer, Network, & Administrative Assistant, effective August 30, 2024." Commissioner Dunn said the item died when it did not receive a motion. He said there was a separate agreement with Ms. Ometz. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify the hiring of Dana Rozak, Custodial Worker 1, SEIU, PG 3, Step SR, $12.58/hour ($24,531.00 annually) effective September 3, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Ar motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify the hiring of Blake Wharton, Maintenance Worker III, SEIU, PG 10, Step SR, $15.85/hour ($32,968.00 annually) effective September 3, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously COMMISSIONERS: WEST NILE A motion was made by Commissioner, Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the resignation of Howard Metzger Jr., West Nile Technician, effective August 15, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously CENTRAL DEPARTMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the resignation of Asia Revak, Part Time Clerk, effective August 1, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously CYS A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the resignation of Samantha Thompson, Caseworker 1, effective August 12, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously AI motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the resignation of Russell Nicholson, Caseworker 2, effective September 20, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously ELECTION BUREAU A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify the hiring of Chantla Israil, Department Clerk II, SEIU, PG 5, Step SR, $13.41/hour 626,149.S0annualy, effective September 3, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously EMA Ar motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the promotion of Elizabeth D'Auria to 911 Operations Manager, Non-Union, Supervisor, PG 14, Step C, $27.97/hour ($58,177.60 annually) effective October 7, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously FCBHA A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify the hiring of Alyson Snyder, County Caseworker 1, Non-Union, PG 33, Step EE, $19.82/hour ($38,649.00 annually) effective August 12, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously An motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the retirement of Kellie Gavran, MH Program Specialist 2, effective September 3, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to ratify the promotion of Sadie Huhn to MH Program Specialist 1, Non-Union, PG3 39, Step MM, $29.62/hour ($57,759.00 annually) effective September 16, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Juvenile Probation Office A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the annual Juvenile Probation Services Grant in Aid Agreement for FY 2024- 25, as attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Office of Human and Community Services/FACT A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohrto approve and implement the Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation (FACT) Accounting Policies and Procedure Manual. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Planning, Zoning and Community Development: Amotion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve Arthur Cappella's authorization in the Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) for the Sheepskin Trail. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Amotion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohri to approve Arthur Cappella's authorization in the Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) for Bridge projects: 72, 115,02,03, and1 155. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Amotion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to proceed in the Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) with. Alternative 2 concerning project administration for locally sponsored projects added to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Alternative 2 represents PennDOT utilizing services of the county's engineer of record to design the projects. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously RecyclingStormwater A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohri to approve an application submission for a 901 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)g grant through the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) to provide multi-county HHW education and events for 2025. PRC will provide the matching funds. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Commissioners A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the August 13, 2024, commissioners agenda meeting minutes. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve the August 15, 2024, commissioners' meeting minutes. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Amotion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a request by the Menallen Township Supervisors for the exoneration of the county taxes on one parcel located at 743 Old Route 51, Waltersburg, PA 15488, being Parcel No. 22-02-0037. Menallen Township acquired the property and is in the process of cleaning it up sO that it can be placed for sale and returned to the tax rolls. The request is attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to authorize Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, as bond counsel, and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., as placement agent, to work with the county solicitor and appropriate county officers and employees to pursue financing options and all legal authorizations and approvals required under the Local Government Unit Debt Act to fund the County's unfunded debt. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve an ordinance amending the ordinance enacted on June 20, 2024, related to the Fayette County Infrastructure Bank; being formal action under the Local Government Unit Debt. Act to amend the project description to include the addition of a capital project to be completed by the Borough of Everson and to remove the capital project of the Brownsville Municipal Authority, as attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously AI motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve a resolution modifying the repayment terms of the county's 2024 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note with United Bank, as attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to approve UMWA Local 9113 to use the county property in front of the Fayette County Courthouse at 61 East Main Street, Uniontown PA from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 to collect for items for the food bank in conjunction with Fayette County Community Action Agency. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Dunn and seconded by Commissioner Lohrt to approve a resolution regarding a ban on outdoor burning in Fayette County for the next 30 days, as attached. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Prior to a motion, Commissioner Dunn said it is because of the drought situation in the county. He said some municipalities in the county have already instituted bans. Commissioner Lohr said the ordinance references fires being permitted at campfires that meet certain criteria. Solicitor Purcell said it was recommended by the forester and Commissioner Vicites said more than 10 fire chiefs asked for it as well. Public Announcements The following boards and authorities have terms that expire in December and January: Fayette County Agricultural Land Preservation Board One Citizen at Large Representative Fayette County Airport Authority One Fayette County Airport Authority member Behavioral Health Advisory Board One County Commissioner Representative One Physician Representative One Representative in the Professional Field One Representative of Local Citizen's Organizations One Community Group Representative One At Large Representative Conservation District One Farm Director One Commissioner Director Fayette County Health Center Authority One Fayette County Health Center Authority member Fayette County Hospital Authority One Fayette County Hospital Authority member Fayette County Housing Authority One Fayette County Housing Authority member Industrial Development Authority One Industrial Development Authority member North Fayette Municipal Authority One North Fayette Municipal Water Authority member Planning Commission Two Planning Commission members Regional Trails Corporation One Regional Trail Corporation member Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Public Participation Panel Multiple committee members Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Council One Pennsylvania Human Services Council member FACT Transportation Executive Committee One FACT Senior Membership Representative Two FACT Transportation Executive Committee General Membership Representatives UCC Appeals Board One Category 2 Engineer member One Category 1 Developer member One Community Based Representative Zoning Hearing Board Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board One Fayette County Zoning Hearing Board full-time member Anyone interested in serving on one of these boards should send a letter of interest to Chief Clerk, Amy Liston at aliston@layettepa.org or 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA, 15401. Letters must be received no later than October 18, 2024. Public Comments- None Adjournment adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to COUNTY OF FAYETTE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 2024- ENACTED SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 ENACTED JUNE: 20, 2024 ANORDINANCE AMENDING A COUNTY ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Fayette (the "Local Government Unit") had previously enacted, on June 20, 2024, a debt ordinance pursuant to thel Local Government Unit Debt Act (the "Act"), authorizing an incurrence ofnon-lectoral indebtedness relating to the Fayette WHEREAS, thel Prior Ordinance authorized the incurrence of indebtedness in the form ofa General Obligation Note, Series of2 2024 in the principal amount of$ $4,500,000 (the "Note"); and WHEREAS, the Note was authorized to be issued toj pay the costs oft the Project, as defined in the WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit desires, pursuant to the authority of Section 8103(c) of the Act, to change the definition of the Project in thel Prior Ordinance in order to include the addition ofa capital project tol be completed by the Borough ofE Everson and to remove the capital project oft the County Infrastructure Bank (the "Prior Ordinance"); and Prior Ordinance; and Brownsville Municipal Authority; and WHEREAS, thel Local Government Unit, desiring to comply with the Act, hereby ratifies and authorizes the necessary public notices and filings made or tol be made in connection with this Ordinance; NOW THEREFORE, BEIT, AND] ITI HEREBY IS, ENACTED by the affirmative vote ofa majority of all members of the Board of Commissioners ofthe Local Government Unit as follows: and Section 1. Section 9 oft the Prior Ordinance titled "Inter-municipal Contracts". is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated as follows: "The Designated Officers of the Local Government Unit are authorized to enter into contracts (including, as appropriate, loan or financing agreements, along with agreements for the purchase or acquisition of notes or other promissory instruments) with the Albert Gallatin Municipal Authority, the Connellsville Housing Authority, the North Fayette County Municipal Authority and the Borough ofl Everson to work collaboratively to finance Section2. The definition of "Project" as found on Exhibit P "Description of the Project," more specifically, Schedule 1 "Detailed List of Capital Improvements" ofthe Prior Ordinance is hereby deleted and complete the Project." in its entirety and restated as follows: Applicant Albert Gallatin Municipal Authority Borough of Everson Estimated Project Budget Amount* $125,000 $630,000 Brief Project Description Replacement of line from Morris Crossroads south along 119 (approximately 41 miles). Various capital improvements, including, but not limited to, road maintenance and paving throughout the Borough. Various capital improvements, including, but not limited to, 31 Phase Plan to improve Greenwood Heights and Phase 1 plumbing improvements. Porter Hill Reservoir upgrade project. Connellsville Housing $1,734,204 North Fayette County $1,640,160 Municipal Authority Authority *Project amounts are estimated and do not include related costs of financing the Note. Section 3. All remaining portions oft the Prior Ordinance remain and are hereby confirmed tol bei in full force and effect as oft the date hereof. DULY ENACTED on September 20, 2024. COUNTY OF FAYETTE [SEALI By: Name: Scott Dunn Title: Chairman, Board of Commissioners Attest: By: By: Name: Amy Liston Title: ChiefClerk Name: Vincent A. Vicites Title: Vice-Chairman By: Name: Dave Lohr Title: Secretary RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTYOFI FAYETTE (PENNSYLVANIA) ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER: 20, 2024 WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners (the "Board") did, by previous resolution adopted December 21, 2023 authorize, and approve thei issuance and delivery to United) Bank. (the' "Lender")of,its $9,000,000 Tax andl Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2024, dated. January 5,2024 (the' "Note"); and WHEREAS, this Board has determined, upon advice of Note Counsel and the Finance Director, that thel best financial interests oft the County would bes served bya modification tot the terms of repayment ofsaid Note; and WHEREAS, thel Lender has approved suchs modification; NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the. Acknowledgement of Modification attached tot this resolution as an exhibit iss approved and the samei is authorized tob bee executed by the Members ofthis Board. Note Counsel tot the County is authorized and directedt to deliver to deliver such document tot thel Lender fori its counterparty signature, and toj provide necessary opinions inc connection with thes same. DULY ADOPTED: at, and recorded in the minutes of,a properly constituted: meeting oft thel Board held on the 20th day of September, 2024. COUNTYOFFAYEITE Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary ATTEST: ChiefCierk #45708777v1 23 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTOFMODIPICATION OF THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN TAX. ANDI REVENUE. ANTICIPATION: NOTE, SERIES 2024 Andl having the following particular characteristics: Previously issued by the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania, int the principal amount of$9,000,000, Issuance Date: January 5, 2024 terms, as follows: Interest Rate: 5.90% Maturity Date: December 30, 2024 This Instrument shall witness, as of the 20th day of September, 2024, that the County of] Fayette has requested, and United] Bank, as the Registered Owner ofs said Note, has approved, a Modification ofits Principal installment payments, each equal to One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00), due and payable on each oft the several dates of September 20, 2024, October 18, 2024 and November 15, 2024, and one final principal installment payment equal to Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00), due and payable onl December 6, 2024, arel hereby deferred ands shalli instead become due and payable, int the aggregate amount of $4,200,000, att the original final Maturity Date of the Note, being December 30, 2024. The County affirms and agrees, as ofi the date of this Modification, that the principal amount of $4,200,000 remains due and outstanding under the Note and, notwithstanding the original terms of the Note for its amortization by installment payments, shall pay interest at the stated Interest Rate on the 1 day of each month during the remaining term oft the Note, on such full outstanding All other terms and conditions oft the Note remain unmodified, including its provisions for a Late Charge; PROVIDEDTHAT, and owing tot this Modification, the County ofFayette shall pay United) Bank, in addition to the continuing and accruing interest on the Note, the sum of $500.00, representing the maximum. Late Charge due inr respect oft thet four principali installment payments which, byt thet terms ofthis Modification, arel being deferred and are not being paid on their originally scheduled due dates. principal amount thereof, until its Maturity Date or earlier redemption. [THIS SPACE: NTENTIONALLYIEFTI BLANK; SIGNATURE PAGE TOI FOLLOW] #45708612v1 24 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Fayette has caused this Modification to be signedi ini its name by the Members ofi its Board of Commissioners. and its corporate seal tol be hereunto affixed, ora facsimile thereof tol be printed hereon, duly attested by the ChiefClerk, as oft the date first set forth above. COUNTYOFFAYETTE ATTEST: Chief Clerk [SEAL] By. By. By. Chairman, Board of Commissioners Vice-Chairman, Board ofCommissioners Secretary, Board of Commissioners APPROVED AND. AGREED TOBY,as oft the date first set forth above. UNITED! BANK By: Authorized. Representative #45708612v1 25 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF FAYETTE COUNTY APPROVING MODIFICATIONS OF THE FY2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OBO SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) allocated Community Development Block Grant funds to the County ofFayette and WHEREAS, the County of Fayette and South Union Township have decided that iti is in their best interest to: make: modifications to the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant Program reallocate funding for a Sheepskin Trail Connector project at the South Union WHEREAS, the proposed projects will benefit low- to moderate-income persons; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority has updated the Citizen Participation Plan in order to comply with the administration oft the CDBG Program and that the County of Fayette has met all citizen participation requirements for consideration of the proposed modifications. on behalfof South Union Township for Fiscal Year 2022; and Regional Recreation Center. Area oft the Township; and NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioner softhe County ofF Fayette that the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant Program shall bei modified as follows: Mod/Rev Mod #1 Activity Action Approved Current Amount Revised Amount 03F Recreation Reduced Improvements Regional Recreation Center 136,394 111,894 26 Improvements Phase II Added 03F Recreation Improvements Sheepskin Trail Connector 14A Housing Rehabilitation Delivery Program Administration TOTAL 0 24,500 No Change No Change 4,000 4,000 30,818 30,818 $171,212.00 $171,212.00 27 Menallen Township Supervisors 427 Scaright-Herbert Road Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone 724-245-7108 Fax 724-245-0201 muni@menalen.org Brian BI May Stephen LI Mycrs Barry Jordan August 19,2024 Fayette County Commissioner Vincent Vicities 61 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 To Whom It May Concern, RE: Exoneration of current & back taxes Parcel 22-02-0037 Recently Menallen Township has obtained the property at 743 Old Route 51 Waltersburg, Menallen Township parçel 22-02-0037. This property has been acquired through the conservatorship program which addresses blighted areas. Menallen Township has followed the requirements oft the courts to proceed with cleaning up this property and nowi requests that all current & back taxes be exonerated to proceed with the next stcp of selling the property. Once this is accomplished, this property will go back on the tax rolls under new ownership. This program has worked well for out township inl helping to clean up blighted areas. As Township Supervisors, we kindly ask for your participation in this request. Should youl have any questions concerning this matter, fecl frec to contact us at any time. Sincerely, Menallen Township Supervisors B Brian EN May, Fz 3R Barylordan, Vice Chairman Syhugne StepherLMyers, Sccretary Taxes at face value 2024 thru 2022 County Township $ 197.54 School Costs $467.65 $2,324.95 $ 161.46 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE FIRST FLOOR- - FEDERAL BUILDING, 34 WEST PETER STREET UNIONTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15401 PHONE: (724)430-1223 FAX:(724)430-2085 HONORABLE JOHNF. WAGNER JR. SENIOR &. JUVENILE COURT. JUDGE September 9, 2024 TO: CHIEF. JUVENILE HEATHI. PROBATION RANDOLPH OFFICER Scott Dunn, Fayette County Commissioner, Chairman Vincent A. Vicites, Fayette County Commissioner, First Vice-Chairman Dave Lohr, Fayette County Commissioner, Secretary FROM: Heath . Randolph, CJPO @P) RE: Commissioners, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission Grant in Aid & related FY 2024/2025 Attached for your review and consideration for placing on the agenda, please find the annual Juvenile Probation Services Grant Agreement which will be presented at the September 2024 agenda meeting. Said grant funds are to be utilized from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. A Letter of Equity is attached for signature confirming that all Juvenile Probation staff receive compensation commensurate with other County and Court staff, as well as the worker protection form and previous year financial statement. For fiscal year 2024 1 2025, Fayette County has again been allocated a total of $225,385.00 from the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission. This funding is used to offset the costs of juvenile probation services within the County, with up to 10% ($22,538) of those funds being approved for administrative expenditures within the department. This is a non-matching grant and is contingent upon this office adhering to a wide variety of operating standards, practices and our JCJC approved JJSES implementation plan. After you have signed the attached documents, please return them to me at your earliest convenience. Iwillt then submit alli forms to President Judge Leskinen for his approval, then to the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission. Upon JCJC approval, an Award Notification/nvoice will arrive requiring further signature to release the funds to the County. Ifyou have questions, please call me at your convenience. Thank you Cc: File 29 Appliçant County: FAYETTE Contact Person: Heathi. Randolph Contract Number: 4100098226 Payable To: FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Vendor I.D. Number: 159009 Juvenile Probation Services Program Grant Agreement This Juvenile Probation Services Program grant agreement is between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ("Commonwealh), acting through the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission "Commission"), with its principal offices located at 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 4600, Harrisburg, PA 17106-2425 and Fayette County ("Grantee"), with its principal offices located at61 Pursuant to the. Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. $6374, the Commission has the authority to "make annual grants to political subdivisions for the development and improvement of probation services for juveniles." As a result, the Commission has established the Juvenile Probation Services Grant The Grantee has submitted a Juvenile Probation Services plan ("Plan") to the Commission and the Commission has approved the Plan. Therefore, the Commission wishes to set forth the terms and conditions oft the Program grant award for state fiscaly year ("SFY)2024-2025. The parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: East Main Street, Suite 1k, Courthouse, Uniontown, PA 15401-3514. Program ('Program"). 1. Grant Award. Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement and the availability off funds, the Commission hereby awards:5225 oDin Program funds to the Grantee to support the Plan set forth in Exhibit A. Upon receipt of the funds, the Grantee shall promptly deposit the funds in an interest-bearing account in a bank or other financial institution insured by the FDIC, FSLIC, NCUA or equivalent governmental insurer. The Grantee shall expend the Program funds and anyi interest earned from the funds solely 2. Payment. Upon the full execution of this agreement, the Commission shall initiate 3. Performance Period. The period of performance for this agreement will commence on July_1.2024, and end on, June 30. 2025 ("Performance Period"). The Grantee may utilize the Program funds received toj pay for any authorized costs and expensesi incurred by the 4. Term. The term of this agreement will commence on the date of the last Commonwealth signature and will remain ine effect until, June 30. 2025 ("Term"), unless sooner terminated in accordance with paragraph 5. This agreement is not binding in any way, nor will the Commonwealth or the Commission be bound, until this agreement has been fully executed and at fully signed copyi is sent tot the Grantee. The Commission may extend the Term, Performance Period, or both for up to six months by providing a written notice of 5. Termination. The Commission may terminate this agreement, at any time, for its fort the purposes set forth ini the Juvenile Act. payment to the Grantee. Grantee during the Performance Period. extension to the Grantee. Page 1of16 30 convenience ori for any other reason ifito determines that termination isi ini its besti interest, oris otherwise appropriate, by providing written notice oft termination tot the Grantee. The 6. Return of Unexpended Funds. Upon the expiration or termination of this agreement, the Grantee shall return all unexpendedi funds and any interest eamed from the funds to the Commission nol later than 30 calendar days after the date of expiration or termination. a. Complete and submit a Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy ("JJSES) Implementation Survey for SFY 2024-2025 to the Commission on or before June b. Implement and adhere to its Commisson-approved Youth Level of Service (YLS) C. Ensure that its internal YLS Master Trainer obtains and maintains the required certification or partner with another county that has a certified YLS Master Trainer d. Implement and adhere to its Commision-approved Case Plan policy. e. Ensure that itmaintains an internal Case Plan Coordinator or partner with another county to provide Case Plan Coordinator services. f. Submit a proposed budget that complies with the Program guidelines by March1, g. Ensure the compensation provided to juvenile probation officers, including salaries, salaryi increases, and bonuses, is equitable tot the compensation provided to other çounty and court personnel, in accordance with subsection 200.1003 (a) h. Provide the Commission with certified expenditure reports, a schedule of staff salaries, personnel transaction reports, and a certification that the compensation provided toj juvenile probation officers andj juvenile probation personneld coveredby collective bargaining agreements, including salaries, salary increases, benefits, and bonuses, is equitable to and competitive with the compensation provided to other county and court personnel, as well as with those of other components ofthe county criminal justice system, human service agencies within the jurisdiction of county government or both in ay manner, format, and ati intervals as detemmined by Participate in the Commission's Statewide Juvenile Court Statistical Program, Outcome Measures Reporting Program, and Detention Monitoring and Reporting notice must specify the date oft termination. 7. Grantee Responsibilities. The Grantee shall: 1.2024. policy. to provide YLSI Master Trainer services. 2025. of Title 37 of the Pennsylvania Code. the Commission. Program. Page 2of16 31 8. Reporting Requirements. No later than 30 calendar days after the expiration or termination of the Term, the Grantee shall submit a final report to the Commission that includes details regarding the completion of the Plan, an accounting of the use oft the Program funds, and an accounting of anyi interest earned from the Program funds. 9. Compliance with Applicable Regulations and Commission Policies. The Grantee shall a. The Standards Governing the Operation ofa. Juvenile Probation Merit System, set ntrs/Mww.cCpa.soVPwlisatonsDcummenwSndarcsSanndards"20Gover C. The Standards Governing the Use of Secure Detention under the Juvenile Act, set d. The Standards Govering Hearings and Administrative Reviews for Children Held ins Secure Detention, set forth in: 37 Pa Code S 200.101 et seq. 10. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions. The Grantee shall comply with the Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions set forth in Exhibit B. 11. Maintenance and Retention of Records. The Grantee shall maintain, at its principal offices, accurate records and accounts, including documents, certifications, correspondence, quotes, invoices, and other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses iti incurs pursuant to this agreement. The Grantee shall retain all required records for a period oft three years from the expiration ori termination of this agreement, excepti in those cases where unresolved audit questions may require maintaining some or all records for a longer period. In such an event, the Grantee shall maintain these records until all 12. Audit Rights. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the Commission deems necessary, the Grantee shall make available for inspection by the Commission, the Commonwealth Auditor General, the Commonwealth Attorney General, or their duly authorized representative(s), all ofi its records with respect to all matters covered by this agreement and shall permit the Commission, the Commonwealth Auditor General, the Commonwealth Attorney General, or their duly authorized representative(s) to audit, 13. Offset, Withholding, Recoupment. The Commission may offset, withhold, or recoup Program funds if the Commission determines, its sole discretion, that an expenditure is or was not eligible or allowable under any policy, guideline, regulation, requirement, or term of the Program or this agreement. If the Commission provides a notice of recoupment of Program funds to the Grantee and the Grantee fails to return the funds in accordance with the notice, the Commonwealth, in addition to any rights or remedies it may have at law or in equity, may offset the amount due against any existing or future comply with the following standards: forthi in 37 Pa. Code $200.1001 ets seq. b. The Standards Governing Juvenile Court Intake, found at ninga20luvenie20Courté2Ontakepd: forth in: 37 Pa Code S 200.16 et seq. pending matters are resolved. examine, and make copies oft these records. Page 3of16 32 sums of money owed to the Grantee by any Commonwealth agency or department. 14. Remedies Not Exclusive. The rights and remedies oft the Commission provided under this agreement are note exclusive and are ina addition to any other rights and remedies provided 15. Liability. The Commission shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or liability arising out of, or related to, the Grantee's activities or services funded, in whole or in part, pursuant to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement may be construed to waive or otherwise affect the sovereign immunity oft the Commonwealth or its agencies. Ifthe Commission determines that the Grantee is not complying with the terms oft this agreement, the Commission: may temporarily suspend this agreement, at any time, by providing written notice of the suspension to the Grantee. During the term of suspension, the Grantee may not expend any Program funds during the period that the agreement is suspended, except as authorized pursuant to an order by a court of competent, jurisdiction. The Grantee shall cure any default or other circumstance that ist the basis for suspension of this agreement within a period oft time agreed to byt the b. This agreement is conditioned upon complete performance by the Grantee of past agreements or contracts between the parties. Complete performance includes the Grantee's timely submission of the require reports, survey, and budget. If the Commission determines that there has been incomplete performance of past agreements or contracts by the Grantee, the Commission, by giving written notice to the Grantee, may suspend payment under this agreement untii such time as the Grantee has fulfilled its obligations under past agreements or contracts to the satisfaction of the Commission. When the Grantee has fulfilled its obligation under past agreements or contracts to1 the Commission's satisfaction, the Commission may 17. Notice. All notices and reports arising out of, or from, the provisions of this agreement 18. Amendments and Modifications. Except as provided in paragraph 4, no amendment or modification of this agreement is valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties 19. Independence of Parties. Nothing contained in this agreement is intended or may be construed to, in any respect, create or establish the relationship of partners between the parties, or as constituting the Grantee as the representative or general agent of the 20. Severability. The provisions of this agreement are severable. If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this agreement is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of Pennsylvania or oft the United States or oft the laws oft the Commonwealth the applicability by law. 16. Temporary Suspension. Commission. resume payment of Program funds under this agreement. must be in writing. with the same formality as this agreement. Commission for any purpose whatsoever. Page4of16 33 thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validityof the remainder oft this agreement and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, 21, No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist upon the strict performance of the terms and conditions of this agreement may not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of either party's right to thereafter enforce the same in accordance with 22. Integration. When fully executed by the parties, this agreement will be the final and complete agreement between the parties containing all the terms and conditions agreed on by the parties. All representations, understandings, promises, and agreements pertaining to the subject matter of this agreement made prior to or at the time this agreement is executed are superseded by this agreement, unless specifically accepted by any other term or provision of this agreement, There are no conditions precedentt to the performance oft this agreement, except as expressly set forth ini this agreement. 23. Counterparts. This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered constitute the entire agreement. This agreement will be considered duly executed and delivered by any party affixing its electronic signature to an electronic file oft the contract or when the signature ofap party is delivered by facsimile transmission or delivered by scanned image as an attachment to electronic 24. Electronic Signatures. The agreement may be electronically signed in accordance with person or circumstance will not be affected thereby. this agreement. mail (email). the Electronic Transaction Act, 73P.S.S2260.301 ets seq. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS. Page 5 of16 34 The parties, through their authorized representatives, have signed this agreement below. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA JUVENILE COURT JUDGES' COMMISSION COUNTY OF FAYETTE Executive Director Date PresidenlAdminstralive Judge Date Chairman/County Executive Date Commissioner Commissioner Date Date APPROVED AS TOI FORM. ANDI LEGALITY: COMMISSION LIAISON COUNSEL Date OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL Date OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Date 24-FA-2.4 24-FA-2.4 Approved as to fiscal responsibilty, budgetary appropriateness & availability of funds in the amount of $225.385.00 under Appropriation Symbol 11005 Contract #: 4100098226. 100% Commonwealth funds Comptroller Date Page 6of16 35 EXHIBITA COUNTY. JJSES PLAN APPROVAL Page7of16 36 EXHIBITB GRANTVERSION REVISED-10/12023) COMMONWEALTISTANDARDTERMS AND CONDITIONS- 1. DEFINITIONS Capitalized terms usedi int these Commonwealth standard terms and conditions that are not otherwise defined int these provisions have the meanings specified in the agreement to which they are attached. The Grantee shalli indemnify and defendt the Commonwealth against allthird-party claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, litigatione expenses, attorneys' fees, and liabilities, arising out ofor in connection with any activities performed by the Grantee ori its employees and agents pursuant to this agreement, as determined by the Commonwealth ini its sole discretion. 2. INDEMNIFICATION 3. NONDISCRIMINATIONSEXUAL HARASSMENT Representations. The Grantee represents that iti is presently in compliance with and will remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies relating ton nondiscrimination: and sexual harassment fort thei term ofthe agreement. The Grantee shall, upon request and within the time periods requested by the Commonwealth, furnish all necessary employment documents and records, including EEO-1 reports, and permit access to its books, records, and accounts by the Commonwealth for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with provisions ofthis] Nondsgrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause. - Nendserminationsetua Harassment Obligations. The Grantee shall: not: in any manner discriminate in the hiring of any employee(s) for the performance of the activities required under this agreement or any subgrant agreement, contract, or subcontract, by reason ofracc, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ("PHRA") and applicable federal laws, against any citizen of this Commonwealth who is qualified and ii. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the PHRA and applicable federal laws, ii. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the PHRA and applicable federal laws, in the provision of services under this agreement or any subgrant agreement, contract, or available toj perform the work to which the employment relates. against ori intimidate any of its employees. subcontract. Page 8of1 16 37 iv. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ori in violation ofPHRA and applicable federall laws, against any subgrantee, contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who is qualified top perform the work in any manner discriminate against employees by reason of participation in or decision 10 refraini from participating inl labor activities protected under thel Public Employee Relations Act, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, or National Labor Relations Act, as applicable, and to the extent determined by entities charged with the Acts' enforcement and shall comply with any provision of law establishing organizations as employees' exclusive Establishment of Grantee Policy. The Grantee shall establish and maintain a written nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policy that complies with the applicable law and these NondiseriminationSexual Harassment provisions and shall inform its employees in writing ofthe policy. The policy must contain a provision that: states that sexual harassment will not bet tolerated and employees who practice it will be disciplined. For the entire period of this agreement, the Grantee shal!: (1) post its written nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policy or these Nondserminatonsexual Harassment provisions conspicuously in easily accessible and well- lighted places customarily frequented by employees at or near where the grant activities are performed; or (2) provide electronic notice of the policy or this clause to its employees not less d. Notification of Violations. The Grantee's obligations pursuant to these provisions are ongoing from the effective date and through the termination date of the agreement. Accordingly, the Grantee shall notify the Commonwealth if, àt any time during the term of this agreement, it becomes aware of any actions or occurrences that would result iny violation oft these provisions. Cancellation or Termination of Agreement. The Commonwealth may cancel or terminate this agreement and all money due or to become due under this agreement may be forfeited fora violation of the terms and conditions oft these Nondseriminationserua Harassment provisions. In addition, the granting agency may proceed with debarment or suspension and may place thc Subgrant Agreements, Contracts, and Subcontracts. The Grantee shall inçlude these Nomdisefimination'Sexunl Harassment provisions in its subgrant agrecments, contracts, and subcontracts with all subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors providing goods or services under this agreement. Thei incorporation of these provisions in the Grantor's subgrants, contracts, orsubcontracts does not create) privity ofcontract between the Commonwealth and any subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor, and not third-party beneficiaries are created by those provisions. Ifthe Grantee becomes aware ofa subgrantee's, contractor's, or subcontractor's violation of these provisions, the Grantee shall use its best efforts to ensure the subgrantee's, contractor's, or a. Definitions. Forp purposes of these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the following definitions apply: to which this agreement relates. representatives. than annually. Grantee int the Contractor. Responsibility File. subcontractor's compliance with these provisions. 4. GRANTEE: INTEGRITY Page 9 of16 38 i. "Affiliate" means two or more entitics where (a) a parent entity owns more than 50% of the votings stock ofe each oft the entities; (b)a common shareholder or group ofs sharcholders owns more than 50% of the voting stock of each oft the entities; or (c) the entities havea a "Grantee" means the individual or entity, that has entered into this agreement with the iii. "Grantee Related. Parties" means any Affiliates ofthe Grantee and the Grantee'sexecutive officers, Pennsylvania officers and directors, or owners of five percent or more interesti in iv. "Financial Interest" means ownership of more than ai five percent interest in any business or holding aj position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee, or holding any "Gratuity" means tendering, giving, or providing anything ofi more than nominal monetary valuei including, but not limited to, cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. The exceptions set forthi in the Governor'sCode ofConduct, Executive Order 1980- 18, as may be amended, 4Pa. Code $7.153(b), apply. vi. "Non-Solicitation Award Process" means a method of awarding grants based on predetermined criteria, without the solicitation of grant applications. common proprietor or general partner. Commonwealth. the Grantee. position ofmanagement. b. Representations and' Warranties. Grantee Representation and Warranties. The Grantee represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, and warrants that within the last five years neither the Grantee nor beeni indicted or convicted ofa crimei involving moral turpitude or business honesty 2. been suspended, debarred, or otherwise disqualifiedf from enteringi into any contract 3. had any business license orj professional license suspended or revoked; 4, hada any sanction or findingoff facti imposed: as aresult ofaj judicial or administrative proceeding related to fraud, extortion, bribery, bid rigging, embezzlement, 5. been, and are not currently, the subject ofa criminal investigation by any federal, state, orl local prosecuting ori investigative: agency or civil anti-trusti investigation! by any federal, state, or local prosecuting ori investigative agency. ii. Contractor Explanation. Ift the Grantee cannot make the representations and warranties set forth above att the time ofi its submission of its grant application or ifthe agreementi is awarded pursuant toal Non-Solicitation. Award Process at the time of the execution ofthe agreement, the Grantee shall submit a written explanation outlining the reasons why it cannot make those representations and warranties. The Commonwealth may, based oni its Grantee Related Parties have: ori integrity in any. jurisdiction; with any governmental agency; mistepresentation or anti-trust; and Page 10 of16 39 evaluation of the explanation provided, determine whether iti is in the Commonwealth's iii. Further Representations. By submitting any bills, invoices, or requests for payment pursuant to the agreement, the Grantee further represents that it has not violated any of these Grantee Integrity Provisions during the term oft the agreement. iv. Notice. The Grantees shall immediately notify the Commonwealth, iny writing, ifat any time during the term of the agreement it becomes aware of any event that would cause the Contractor's çertification or explanation to change. The Grantee acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the agreement for cause ifitl learns that any ofthe certifications made int these Grantee Integrity Provisions are currently falsc or misleading due to intervening factual circumstances or were false or misleading or should have been known tol bei false orr misleading when entering into the agreement. Grantee Responsibilities. During the term oft this agreement, the Grantee shall: i. maintain the highest standards ofh honesty and integrity. best interest to execute the agreement. ii. take no action in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or other requirements applicable to the Grantee that govern Commonwealth contracting or grant administration. ii, establish and implement a written business integrity policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these Grantee Integrity Provisions as they relate to the Grantee's activity with the Commonwealth and Commonweaith employees and ensure that its iv. not accept, agree to give, offer, confer, agree to confer, or promise to confer, directly or indirectly, any gratuity or pecuniary benefit to any person, or to influence or attempt to influence any person in violation of any federal or state law, regulation, executive order, statement of policy, management directive, or bulletin applicable to the award of grants or V. not have a financial interest in: any other subgrantce, contractor, subcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material under this agreement, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwcalth in writing and the Commonwcalth consents to Grantee's financial interest. The Grantee must disclose the financial interest tot the Commonwealth att the time ofs submission ofi its grant application, ori ifa Non-Solicitation Award Process is used, no later than the date the Grantee signs the agreement. The Commonwealth shall be deemed tol have consented ifthe required disclosure is received and all ofi the required vi. comply with the requirements ofthel Lobbying Disclosure Act (651 Pa.CS.S13A0letsg) vi. comply with the requirements of Section 1641 oft thel Pennsylvania Election Code (25P.S. $3260a) ift this agreement was awarded pursuant toa a Non-Solicitation Award Process. employees comply with the policy. the administration oft this agreement. Commonwealth signatures are affixed. regardless oft the method of award. Page 11 of16 40 vii. immediately notify the Commonwealth or the Office of the State Inspector General, in writing, when the Grantee has reason to believe that any breach ofe ethical standards as set forth inl law, the Governor's Code of Conduct, or these Grantee Integrity Provisions has occurred or may. occur, including, but not limited to, contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee, which, ifacted upon, would violate the ethical standards. d. Investigations. Ifa State! Inspector General investigation: isi initiated, the Grantee shall: i. reimburse the Commonwealth for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Office of the State Inspector General for investigations oft the Grantee's compliance with the terms ofthis or any other agreement between the Grantee and the Commonwealth that resultsi int thes suspension or debarment ofthe Grantee. The Grantee shall not be responsible for investigative costs for investigations that do not resuit in the Grantee's suspension or cooperate with the Officc of the State Inspector General ini its investigation of any alleged Commonwealth agency or employee breach of ethical standards and any alleged Grantee non-compliance with these Grantée Integrity Provisions and make identified Grantee employees and volunteers available fori interviews atr reasonable times and places. iii. upon the inquiry or request of an Inspector General, provide, or if appropriate, make promptly available for inspection or copying, any information ofa any type or form deemed relevant by the Office oft the State Inspector Generalt to Grantee'si integrity and compliance with these provisions. This information may include, buti isI not bel limited to, the Grantee's business or financial records, documents orf files ofany type or formi that refer toc or concern e. Termination. For violation of any oft these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the Commonwealth may terminate this agreement and any other contract with the Grantee, claim liquidated damages ins an amount equal to the value of anything reccived in breach of these Grantee Integrity provisions, claim damages for all additional costs and expenses incurred in oblaining another grantee to complete performance under this agreement, and debar and suspend the Grantee from doing business with the Commonwealth. These rights and remedies are cumulative, and the use or non- use of any one docs not preclude the use of all or any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to those the Commonwealth may have under law, statute, regulation, or otherwise. Subcontracts. The Grantee shall include these Grantee Integrity Provisions in its subgrant agreemenis, contracts, and subcontracts with all subgrantecs, contractors, and subcontractors providing goods or services under this agreement. The incorporation of this provision in the Grantee's subgrant agreements, contracts, and subcontracts shall not create privity of contract between the Commonwealth and any subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor, and no third-party beneficiaries are created by the inclusion of these provisions. Ifthe Grantce becomes aware ofa subgrantee's, contractor's 's,ors subcontractor's' violation ofthese provision, the Grantee shall usei its debarment. this agreement. best efforts to ensure their compliance with these provisions. S.CONTRACTORI RESPONSIBILITY Page 12of16 41 Definition. For the purpose of these provisions, the term "Contractor" mcans as any person, including, but not limitedt to, a bidder, offeror, loan recipient, grantee or lessor, whol has furished or performed or seeks to furnish orj perform, goods, supplies, services, leased space, construction ord other activity, under a contract, grant, lease, purchase order orr reimbursement agreement with the Commonwealth. The term also includes a permittee, licensee, or any agency, political subdivision, instrumentality, public authority, or other public entityi int the Commonwealth. Contractor Representations. The Contractor represents for itself and its subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors required to be disclosed or approved. by the Commonwealth, that as of the date ofits execution of this agreement, that neither the Contractor, nor any of its subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors, are unders suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth orany governmental entity, instrumentality,or: authority and,i ifthe Contractor cannot make this representation, the Contractor shall submit, along with the agreement, a written ii. The Contractor represents that, as of the date ofi its execution of this agreement, it has no tax liabilities or other Commonwealth obligations, or has filed a timely administrative or judicial appcal, if any liabilities or obligations exist, or is subject to a duly approved Notification. The Contractor shallr notify the Commonwealth if, at any time during the term ofthe agreement, itb becomes delinquenti int thej payment oftaxes, or other Commonwealth obligations, or ifit or, to the best ofi its knowledge, any of its subgrantees, contractors, or subcontractors are suspended or debarred by the Commonwealth, the federal government, or any other state or governmentai entity. The Contractor shall provide this notification within 15 days of the date of d. Default. The Contractor's: failure to notify the Commonwealth ofi its suspension or debarment by the Commonwcalth, any other state, or the federal government constitutes an event of default of Reimbursement. The Contractor shall reimburse the Commonwealth for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Office of State Inspector General for investigations of the Contractor's compliance with the terms of this agrecment or any other agreement between the Contractor and the Commonwealth that results in the suspension or debarment oft the Contractor. These costs include, but are notl limitedt to, salaries ofi investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The Contractor shall not be responsible for investigative costs for investigations that do not result in the Contractor's Suspension and Debarment List. The Contractor may obtain a current list of suspended and debarred Commonwealth contractors by visiting the eMarketplace website at explanation of why the certification cannot be made. deferred payment plan ifany liabilities exist. suspension or debarment. the agreement with the Commonwealth. suspension or debarment. pmANsCiasaNN and clicking the Debarment list tab. 6. AMERICANS WITHI DISABILITIESACT Page 13 of16 42 Nol Exclusion. Pursuant tot the. Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S. Code $1 12101,ets seq., no qualified individual with a disability may, on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation int this contract or from activities provided for under this agreement. Compliance, For all goods and services provided pursuant to this agreement, the Grantee shall comply with Title II oft the Americans with Disabilities Act, the "General Prohibitions Against Discrimination" set forthi in28C.F.R. $35,130, and all other regulations promulgated under Title IIoft the Americans with Disabilities Act that apply to state and local governments. Indemnification. The Grantee shall indemnify the Commonwealth against all third-party claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, litigation expenses, attorneys' fees, and liabilities, arising out of ori in connection with the Grantee's failure ori its employee's or agent's failure to comply with the provisions of paragraph a, as determined This contract is governed by and must be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (without regard to any conflict of laws provisions) and the decisions of the Pennsylvania courts. The Contractor consents tot thej jurisdiction ofa any court ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania and any federal courts in Pennsylvania and waives any claim or defense that suchi forumi is not convenient or proper. Any Pennsylvania court or tribunal has inp personam. jurisdiction over the Contractor, and the Contractor consents to service of process in any manner authorized by Pennsylvania law. This provision may not be interpreted asa by the Commonwealth ini its sole discretion. 7. APPLICABLE LAW ANDFORUM waiver or limitation ofthe Commonwealth'srights: or defenses. RIGHT TOKNOWLAW tot this contract. Applicability. Thel Pennsylvania Right-to-Knowl Law, 65PS-$567.101-3104,CRIKLapples Grantee Assistance. Ift the Commonwealth needs the Grantee's assistance in any matter arising outofthel RTKLI relatedt to this contract, the Commonwealth shall notify the Grantee thati iti requires the Grantee'sa assistance, and the Grantee shall provide tot the Commonwealh: access to, and copies of, any document or information in the Grantee's possession (Requested Information) arising out of this contract that the Commonwealth reasonably believesisap public record under thel RTKL, within ten calendar days after receiptofwritten ii. any other assistance as the Commonwealth may reasonably request, in order to comply Trade Secret or Confidential Proprietary Information. Ifthe Grantee considers the Requested Information toi include a' Trade Secret or Confidential Proprietary Informnation, as those terms are defined! by the RTKL, or other information that the Contractor considers exempt from production under the) RTKL, the Grantee shall notify the Commonwealth andj provide, within seven calendar days ofr receipt oft the written notice a written statement, signed byar representative oft the Grantee, that explains why the requested material is exempt from public disclosure under thel RTKL. Ifthe notification; and with thel RTKL with respect to this contract. Page 140 of16 43 Commonwealth determines that the Requested Information is clearly not exempt from disclosure, the Grantee shall provide the Requested Information to the Commonwealth within five business days ofr receipt of written notice of the Commonwealth's determination. d. Reimbursement i. Commonwealth Reimbursement, If the Grantee fails to provide the Requested Information and the Commonwealth is ordered toj produce the Requested Information, the Grantee shall reimburse the Commonwealth for any damagcs, penalties, or costs that the Commonwealth may incur as a result of the Grantee's failure, including any statutory ii. Contractor Reimbursement. The Commonwealth will reimburse the Grantee for any costs that the Grantee incurs as a direct result of complying with these provisions only to the extent allowed under the fec schedule established! by the Office of Open Records or as Challenges of Commonwealth Release. The Grantee may file a legal challenge to any Commonwealth decision to release a record to the public with the Office of Open Records, orin the Pennsylvania Courts, however, the Grantee shall reimburse the Commonwealth for any legal expenses incurred by the Commonwealth as a result of the challenge, including any damages, penalties or costs that the Commonwealth may incur as a result of the Grantee's legal challenge, Waiver. As between the parties, the Grantee waives all rights or remedies that may be available toitasaresult ofthe Commonwealth's disclosure ofRequested: Information pursuant tot thel RTKL. Survival. The Grantee's obligations contained int this Section survivet thei termination or expiration The Commonwealth may set off the amount of any state tax liability or other obligation of the Grantee, or its subsidiaries, owed to the Commonwealth against any payments due the Grantee under any contract between the damages assessed against the Commonwealth. otherwise provided byt the RTKL. regardless ofthe outcome. ofthis contract. 9. OFFSET Commonwealth and Grantee. 10.AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH)) PAYMENTS Payment Method. The Commonwealth shall make payments to the Grantce through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). Within 10 days oft the grant award, the Grantee must submit orr must have submitted its ACH information within its user profilei int the Commonwealh's Master Database. The Grantee may enroll to receive remittance information via electronic addenda and email (-Remitance).ACH and e-Remittance information is available at the following: ishmawsaamsanikesdhainbastaabasitamae.kmtas: b. Unique Identifier. The Grantee must submit a unique invoice number with each invoice submitted. The Commonwealth shall list the Grantec's unique invoice number on its ACH Page 15 of16 44 remittance advice to enable the Grantee to properly apply the slate agency's payment to the ACH Information in the Commonwealth's Master Database. The Grantee shall ensure that the ACH information contained in Commonwcalth's) Master Database is accurate and complete. The Grantee's failuret tor maintain accurate and complete information may result inc delaysi inj payments. The Grantee shall comply with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor laws and worker safety laws respectivei invoice or program. 11. WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT including, but not limited to, the following: Construction Workplace Misclassification Act; b. Employment ofN Minors Child Labor Act; Minimum Wage Act; d. Prevailing Wage Act; Equal Payl Law; Seasonal Farml Labor Act; . Wage Payment and Collection! Law; Industrial Homework Law; Employer to Pay Employment Medical Examination Fee Act; Construction Industry Employee Verification. Act; k. Act 102: Prohibition on! Excessive Overtime inl Healthcare; Apprenticeship and Training Act; and m. Inspection of Employment, Records Law. Page 16 of16 45 WORKERI PROTECTION. ANDI INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION FORM A. Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21, 2021), the Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every worker in Pennsylvania has a safe and healthy work environment and the protections afforded them through labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation. Law, and: all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws including, but not] Jimited to: 1. Construction Workplace Misclassification. Act Employment ofN Minors Child Labor Act Minimum Wage Act 4. Prevailing Wage Act 5. Equal Pay Law 6. Employer tol Pay Employment. Medical Examination Fee Act 7. Seasonal! Farm Labor Act Wage Payment and Collection. Law 9. Industrial Homework' Law 10. Construction. Industry Employec Verification. Act 11. Act 102: Prohibition on! Excessive Overtime inl Healthcare 12. Apprenticeship and Training. Act 13. Inspection of Employment Records Law B. Pennsylvania law establishes penalties forj providing false certifications, including contract termination; and threc-year ineligibility to bid on contracts under 62F Pa. C.S. $531 (Debarment ors suspension). Lthe official named below, certify I am duly authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the contractor/grantee identified below, and certify that the contractor/grantee. identified below is compliant with applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workplace safety laws, including, but not limited to, those listed in Paragraph. A, above. Iunderstand that Imustr report any changei int the contractorigrantee's compliance status to the Purchasing Agency immediately. 11 further confirm and understand that this Certification is subject to the CERTIFICATION provisions and penalties of18Pa.Cs.S4 4904 (Unsworn falsification to authorities). Signature Scott Dunn Name (Printed) Commissioner Chairman Title ofCertifying Official (Printed) Fayette County Contractor/Grantee. Name (Printed) Date BOP-2201 Published: 02/07/2022 46 - pennsylvania JUVENILE COURT JUDGES' COMMISSION Date: Septmher9.202 Mr. Robert. J.1 Tomassini Executive Director Juvenile Court. Judges' Commission Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 4600 P.O. Box 62425 Harrisburg, PA 17106-2425 Dear Mr. Tomassini: Please be advised1 that the compensation providedt toj juvenile probation officers including salaries, salary increases and bonuses, provided to Fayette County's juvenile probation personnel is equitable to the compensation provided to other county and court personnel, ina accordance with subsection: 200. 1003 (a) ofTitle 37 oft the Pennsylvania Code. Sincerely, President Judge Chairman/County Executive County Commissioner County Commissioner Date Date Date Date Juvenile Courl. Judges' Commission wwwici.pa.goy Pennsylvania. Judicial Center 1601 Commonwealth/ Avenue, Suite 4B0DIPOBox 62425 Harrisburg. PA 71061717767,89101F 717.783.6266 47