HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06252013 - C.97RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Skamser & Associates to provide
consultation and technical assistance on the County's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program in an amount
not to exceed $130,000 for the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost for this consultation and assistance is funded through the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection against discrimination to disabled individuals. It
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public services, public accommodations, and it
requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled employees and applicants for
employment. Skamser & Associates provides consultation and technical assistance on the County's ADA Program.
Skamser & Associates assists with developing and modifying essential functions of job descriptions for testing
purposes; consults on modification to existing
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/25/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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 25, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
C. 97
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:June 25, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Skamser & Associates
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
policies affected by ADA and related law; trains staff on ADA related issues including accommodation, hiring, and
sensitivity training; and assists in hiring issues related to individuals with disabilities. Skamser & Associates also
provides ongoing consultation on a case by case basis in accommodations for employees with disabilities; consults
and interacts with Counsel on litigation issues; maintains systems for the identification of employees being provided
job modification; and assists in assessment and responses to requests for accommodations. In addition, Skamser &
Associates locates assistive devices and orders equipment; consults with staff and the medical screening unit on
accommodations, fitness for duty, and hiring procedures; and assists with program access issues. Finally, Skamser &
Associates assists in complying with ADA and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) laws.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not be able to ensure compliance with ADA and FMLA laws.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.