HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03102015 - C.42RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with
Embassy Suites Hotels Walnut Creek, including modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed
$8,778 for the Heritage Project Options for Recovery Program, Caregivers Retreat Training event scheduled for May
7, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$8,778: 7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal.
BACKGROUND:
In response to issues related to peri-natal exposure to alcohol and drugs, a collaboration was formed with California
Department of Alcohol and Drugs programs. Developmental Services, Mental Health Department services, Health
Services Department and Social Services agencies. This collaboration was entitled, Options for Recovery. The
mission is to promote recovery of pregnant, postpartum and parenting chemically dependent women and enhance the
health of children. On May 7, 2015, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family
Services Bureau will provide Heritage Project foster parents and relative caregivers with intensive training. Provision
of food and beverages during the training event is allowable under the Heritage Project funding and is consistent with
County Administration 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".
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. 42
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Heritage Project Options for Recovery Caregivers Retreat Training
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the requested event, County would not meet program training requirements.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.