HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03102015 - C.40RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
the Embassy Suites Hotels Walnut Creek, including modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed
$7,136 for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program, Breaking Barriers Training event scheduled to be
held April 9, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not to exceed $7,136: 7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal
BACKGROUND:
County receives an allocation from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Heritage Project,
Options for Recovery Program. One of the services required for the funding is a cross- training. The cross-training is
for foster parents, community partners, alcohol and drug providers, mental health providers, and County staff. The
goals and objectives of the cross-training are to educate, increase collaboration between alcohol & drug treatment
partners and social workers, decrease barriers that prevent agencies from working collaboratively, assist families and
staff in creating practical solutions for change, case conferencing, and collaboration.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 313-1717
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 10, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Heritage Project, Options for Recovery, Breaking Barriers Training
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On April 9, 2015, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau will host
a cross-training event entitled "breaking barriers Training" for foster parents, service providers, and County staff.
Embassy Suites Hotel Walnut Creek has requested Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors' approval in advance
of the event. Provision for food and beverage service during the event is allowable under the Heritage Project funding
guidelines and will be consistent with the County Administrative Bulletin No. 614, paragraph IV. B. "appropriated
funds are not available to provide food and/or beverages to County employees or members of County committees".
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Federal requirement for Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program, specialized training would not be
provided.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.