HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02252014 - C.45RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee, to accept, on behalf of the County, Grant Award
MRC 14 1969, County #28-825-3 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $3,500, for Contra Costa Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Non-Competitive
Capacity Building Grant Project, for the period from December 30, 2013 through July 31, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of this Grant Award will result in an amount of $3,500 from National Association of County and City
Health Officials (NACCHO) for or the County’s Medical Reserve Corps Non-Competitive Capacity Building Grant
Project. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Medical Reserve Corps (CCMRC) is housed under Contra Costa County’s Emergency Medical
Services (EMS), which is part of Contra Costa County Health Services Department (HSD). CCMRC is part of the
County's
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/25/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 4 NOES ____
ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Patricia Frost 335-9548
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: February 25, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: J Pigg, C Rucker
C. 45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:February 25, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant Award #28-825-3 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
emergency planning and response system to address the need for additional medical professionals to respond to a
medical surge event or an event such as those requiring the mass distribution of pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the
CCMRC participates in trainings, health fairs, flu clinics, first aid, and community service. The NACCHO award will
provide funding to allow CCMRC to acquire medical supply cases and an assistant MRC Coordinator (to manage
community/hospital outreach training).
On December 20, 2013, the County received notification of award from CCMRC. Approval of the Grant Award
#28-825-3 will provide continuous support to County’s MRC Non-Competitive Capacity Building Grant Project to
enhance the Contra Costa Medical Reserve Corps unit through July 31, 2014.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this grant Award is not approved, the County’s Emergency Medical Services will not receive funding to support its
Non-Competitive Capacity Building Grant Project to continue enhancement of the Medical Reserve Corps units.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable.