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3. 2004 Adaptive Rec ContractCITYOF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Char hasse'~ MN 55317 Administration Phor>} 952 227 1100 Fax: 952 22/1110 Building Inspections Ph i~ 95222/1180 Fax 952 2271190 P~one 952227 1160 Fax 9522271170 Finance Ph( ne; 952227 1!40 Fax 952 2271110 Park & Recreation Pi~,,)r ~: 952 227 1120 Fax: 952 227 1110 Recreation Center 2310 Oou!te~ Boulevard Pho~le: 952227 1400 Fax 952 227 1404 Planning & Natural Resources PL,nr': 952 227! !30 Fax: 952 2271110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone 952227 1300 Fax: 952 227 1310 Senior Center Phane 952227 1125 Fax 952 227 Web Site wv,,w u~ cr'a'~r~assen r"m us MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director ,-/'~' !j ,}/F'",: , Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent February 10, 2004 SUB J: 2004 Reach for Resources Adaptive Recreation Contract On an annual basis, the City of Chanhassen reviews the contract with Reach for Resources (formally West Hennepin Community Services) to provide adaptive recreation services. The city has been contracting with Reach for Resources since 1999 for these services. Staff has started to see increased inquires and participation in the programs offered. While enrollment numbers are not huge, we did have participation in programs sponsored by Reach. Inclusion services were also arranged for participants in pre-school basketball, pre-school t-ball, our Summer Discovery Playground program and most recently children participated in teen girls club, rainbow kids, sports sampler, youth karate, youth soccer, and dances. Again this past summer, Reach staff trained our playground staff on how to address or accommodate a person with disabilities, provided guidelines for effectively working with families, techniques and tips to integrate all participants, and much more. Reach staff did an awesome job and we incorporate this training every year. I have had conversations with parents who are thrilled that these special inclusion services are available for their children and that they are able to participate in activities with their siblings and friends. I predict our numbers will continue to increase as people participate, and through word of mouth and constant advertising. We are definitely picking up momentum and Chanhassen increased participation with our children/teen programs to become one of the top 4 cities in participation numbers for the summer and fall programs. This is out of 12 cities in the consortium of Reach for Resources. I have seen first hand that we are making a difference in these children's lives. They feel so good about themselves that they are able to participate just like everyone else. The 2004 contract amount reflects an increase of $1,200 from 2003. The increase of the contract amount is a result of the increase in our percentage of participation, which rose from 3% to 6%. The City of Chanhassen is charged a base price of $2,000 for adaptive recreation services. The 6% increase in our percentage of participation calculates to $2,662. This is added to the base price of $2,000 for a total contract amount of $4,462 for 2004. The City of Chanhassen · ,a oro'^ung community ,~'itl~ clean lakes quality schools, a charming (lownto'~n, ~l~ri~ing businesses w nding trails and beauti!ul parks A ,sreat place Io !ira work and pay Center for Recreation Education Advocacy Formerly West Hennepin Community Services Counseling Health WHEREAS, Contract Agreement The city of Chanhassen (hereinafter called the "city") is in agreement for Reach For Resources, Inc. (hereinafter called the "contractor") to provide adaptive recreation services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. WHEREAS, Reach For Resources, Inc. and the four Western Communities did contend that a part-time professional will coordinate programs for persons who have developmental disabilities. WHEREAS, The city desires that Reach For Resources, Inc. provide such a coordinator: 1. The contractor shall perforn~ all the services of this agreement, as described in the proposal. 2. The payment shall be $4,562.00 3. The method of payment shall be: $4,562.00 Annually Quarterly Other __Semi-Annually Monthly 4. This agreement shall be in force and effect for a period of one- year commencing on January 1, 2004. Reach For Resources, Inc. City of Chanhassen By. 1001 Highway 7 Room 217 Hopkins, MN 55305 952.988.4177 Fax: 952.988.4020 Center for Recreation Education Advocacy Formerly West Hennepin Community Services Counseling Health Therapeutic Recreation Service Agreement Reach For Resources, Inc. contracts with a consortium of Southwestern municipalities to provide for the on-going development of therapeutic/adaptive recreation services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The services shall include the provision of a Director of Therapeutic Recreation that will be responsible for: · Planning and design of a series of community-based quarterly recreational program offerings for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Implementation of all aspects of these programs including: activity development, scheduling, hiring, training and supervision of program leaders, and on-going monitoring and direction of programs. · Follow-up and evaluation of programs with key stakeholders. · Submission of quarterly reports to city personnel. · Consultation, training, information and referral to parents, professional or other community/public organizations. · Collaborations with city, school, or other groups to provide joint program offerings. · Participation and input into community committees. · Individual leisure planning and development. Individual cities may also purchase: Community inclusion services into general park and recreation programs. These services include individual assessment, adaptation recommendations, consultation with recreation generalists and provision of aides including their recruitment, training and supervision. Program offerings shall include programs such as: · Adult social clubs for various levels of disability. · Adult athletic leagues. · Teen activities. · Children's socialclubs. · Special events. · Holiday parties/dances. 1001 Highway 7 Room 217 Hopkins, MN 55305 952.988.4177 Fax: 952.988,4020 Recreational programs shall have overall Reach support which includes consultation as needed with other Reach professionals to assist in the development of individual behavioral plans or support for other programming decisions or issues as they arise. Service professionals currently available to assist the recreation director include: · A licensed psychologist. · A licensed social worker. · A special education teacher. A community skills trainer and client advocate.