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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12142010 - C.54RECOMMENDATION(S): Correct the Board Order which was approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 9, 2010, (C.37) Standard Agreement #29-208-77 (#10-95366), with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch, to reflect a change in the amount payable to the County from $457,472 to a reduced amount not to exceed $322,472, for continuation of the Immunization Assistance Program for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this corrective action will result in a change in the amount payable to County by $135,000 from $457,472 to a new total not to exceed $322,472 in funds from the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch State local assistance general funds, including terms and conditions for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, for fiscal year 2010-11, for the County’s Immunization Assistance Program. No County funds required. BACKGROUND: The County's Immunization Program makes immunizations available to all APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/14/2010 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 Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Wendel Brunner, M.D. 313-6712 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: December 14, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: J Pigg C. 54 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:December 14, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Correct November 9, 2010, Board Order Item #C.37 Agreement #29-208-77 with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) persons in need of such service in order to prevent the occurrence and transmission of childhood diseases; and under the terms of this Contract, the State provides free vaccine to the County. The Program monitors the compliance of preschools, elementary schools, and secondary schools in meeting State-mandated immunization requirements through in-service programs and limited technical assistance. An adverse reaction monitoring system and outbreak control team are also included in the Program. On November 9, 2010, the Board of Supervisors approved standard agreement #29-208-77 with the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Assistance Program, for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 for continuation of the Immunization Assistance Program. The Department was recently notified by the State that the funds for the County’s Immunization Assistance Program were being reduced and a new agreement was being submitted. The purpose of this Board Order is to correct the amount payable to County by the State from $457,472, to a new total not to exceed $322,472 to allow the County to continue providing services through June 30, 2011, including agreeing to indemnify and hold the State harmless for claims arising out of the County’s performance under this agreement. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, County will not be able to receive funding to continue the Immunization Assistance Program. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable