HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03152011 - C.105RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, effective
February 1, 2011, increasing the payment limit by $39,500 to a new payment limit not to
exceed $239,709 to provide Long Term Care Ombudsman Services to Seniors, with no
change in the contract term of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Federal: Older Americans Act (OAA) Title IIIB 34%, OAA Title VIIA 22%; and
Federal Penalty Citation Account 44%
BACKGROUND:
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa provides long-term care ombudsman services for
adults including mediation and conciliation services, creation of Family Councils for
support of families of long term care residents, report investigation of physical abuse of all
dependent adult and elder residents of long term care facilities, education and training of
senior’s rights, benefits, and entitlements.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/15/2011 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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: John Cottrell, 3-1605
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: March 15, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.105
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 15, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract amendment with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
California Department of Aging (CDA) has sent notification of changes in funding
availability for Long Term Care Ombudsman services under Title IIIB that have resulted in
a net increase of $39,500 in funds available for FY 2010/2011 for this contracted service.
(#40-009-39)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Fewer adults and elders will receive ombudsman services and assistance.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A