HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06282011 - C.65RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Risk Manager to amend the contract with
Skamser and Associates for consultation and technical assistance on the County's
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and FMLA for the period July 1, 2010 through June
30, 2011 to correct the hourly fee to $63.63 per hour, as recommended by the Risk
Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. All costs for consultation and technical assistance stay within the payment limit of
the contract which is funded through the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Skamser & Associates provides assistance to County departments in developing essential
functions for job descriptions; provides consultation on modification of policies affected by
ADA and related law; trains staff on ADA related issues and hiring issues related to
individuals with disabilities.
Skamser & Associates also provides ongoing consultation on a case by case basis on
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/28/2011 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
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord
(925) 335.1450
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 28, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:June 28, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amend to Correct Contract with Skamser & Associates for Consultation and Technical
Assistance-Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accommodation for
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
existing staff with disabilities, consults and interacts with County Counsel on litigation
issues, maintains a system to identify employees being provided job modification and
maintains a system to assess and respond to requests for accommodation. Skamser &
Associates locates assistive devices and order equipment and assists departments with
program access issues.
The contracted services provided by Skamser & Associates were calculated at $63.63 per
hour. Due to a typographical error, the payment plan listed $56 per hour. The contract needs
to be corrected to reflect the $63.63 amount. All charges for payment of services are within
the payment limit of the contract.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Skamser & Associates would not be able to continue the services which ensure the County's
compliance with ADAA laws.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.