HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.65RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Skamser & Associates in an amount not
to exceed $130,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance on the County's Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Program for the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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 assists with essential functions of job descriptions in developing and modifying
essential functions for testing purposes; consults on modification to existing policies affected by ADA and related
law; trains staff on ADA related issues including accommodation, hiring, and sensitivity training; and
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Skamser & Associates
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
assists in hiring issues related to individuals with disabilities. Skamser & Associates also provides ongoing
consultation on a case by case basis in accommodations for existing staff with disabilities, consults and interacts with
Counsel on litigation issues, maintains systems for the identification of employees being provided job modification
as well as assessment, and responds 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.