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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06022009 - C.79RECOMMENDATION(S): TERMINATE the emergency action originally taken by the Board of Supervisors on May 12, 2009 regarding the H1N1 Flu in Contra Costa County. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 8630(d) requires that the governing body proclaim the termination of a local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant. On May 12, 2009, the Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 8630 on H1N1 flu in Contra Costa County. With the continuing number of individuals exposed to and suffering from the H1N1 flu and insufficient funding available to assist in providing outreach, care and assistance to residents, it i\was appropriate for the Board to declare a local emergency. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 06/02/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: William Walker, 7-5403 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: June 2, 2009 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy cc: C.79 To:Board of Supervisors From:David Twa, County Administrator Date:June 2, 2009 Contra Costa County Subject:Termination of Emergency Declaration Regarding the H1N1 Flu At this time, the County Health Officer is recommending that the local emergency be terminated due to the decline in BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) the number of cases and the severity of illness in the community.