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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10222024 - BOS Complete Min PktMeeting Minutes CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Supervisor John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Clerk of the Board (925) 655-2000 clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us 9:00 AMTuesday, October 22, 2024 1.CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV Supervisor Ken Carlson, and District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover Present: 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CLOSED SESSION Page 1 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 A.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54957.6) 1.Agency Negotiators: Monica Nino. Employee Organizations: Public Employees Union, Local 1; AFSCME Locals 512 and 2700; California Nurses Assn.; SEIU Locals 1021 and 2015; District Attorney Investigators’ Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof. Firefighters I.A.F.F., Local 1230; Physicians’ & Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Contra Costa County Defenders Assn.; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; Prof. & Tech. Engineers IFPTE, Local 21; and Teamsters Local 856. 2.Agency Negotiators: Monica Nino. Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees. B.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d) (1)) 1.Carl Somers v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. ADJ15519496 2.Neila Viernes v. Contra Costa County, WCAB No. ADJ16626283 3.Hinkle, et al. v. Baass, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-06430 MMC C.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov . Code, § 54956.9(d)(2): [One potential case.] D.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4): [One potential case.] E.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property: 1020 Ward Street and 1111 Ward Street, Martinez Agency Negotiator: Eric Angstadt, Chief Assistant County Administrator Negotiating Parties: County of Contra Costa and Judicial Council of California Under Negotiation: Price and terms The Board voted 4-0 to not file an administrative appeal to challenge the Department of Water Resources October 8, 2024 Certification of Consistency. Supervisor Burgis recused herself and did not participate in the decision or discussion . 4.Inspirational Thought- "Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice." ~ Jacques Diouf 5.CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.149 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the Discussion Items. Motion:Carlson BurgisSecond: Page 2 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed 6.PRESENTATIONS PR.1 PR.2 7.DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1.RECEIVE the Sheriff's Oversight Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. (David Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner) 24-3485 Attachments:Sheriff's Quarterly Report - Q3 2024 Speakers: Patricia Granado; Jan Warren, Walnut Creek; Yehuda; Nicole Arrington; Zelon Harrison; Sara Motion:Andersen BurgisSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.2.CONSIDER accepting a report from the Department of Human Resources regarding employee Recruitment and Retention Planning. (Ann Elliott, Human Resources Director) 24-3486 Attachments:Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Presentation 10.22.2024 ` Motion:Andersen CarlsonSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.3.CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, and provide guidance. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director) 24-3423 Attachments:Head Start Update BOS October 2024 FINAL.pdf 1. 2024-25 Policy Council Roster 10.11.24.pdf 2. FY 2022-2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan 10.11.24.pdf Motion:Carlson Page 3 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 BurgisSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.4.CONSIDER accepting reports on Guaranteed Income from the Employment and Human Services Director and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition, and provide direction. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director) 24-3424 Attachments:EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation 10222024 v5.pdf CCC EHSD Options to Strengthen the Safety Net 10222024 v2.pdf CA Public Sector GI Pilots v2.pdf CC GI Coalition Presentation 10.22.24_.pdf FINAL_Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa_BOS Report_COMPLETE_10.16.2024.pdf Correspondence Received.pdf The following provided written commentary (attached); Janette Kennedy; Megan Lundstrom, Dir, The Resilience Fund, Polaris; Teri Olle, Director, Economic security Project; Jillian de la Torre, MSW, Healthy Contra Costa Iniative; James A . Becker, President and CEO Richmond Connects; Michelle K . Nakphong, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Prevention Science, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco; Ellen McDonnell, Public Defender; Office of Public Defender Contra Costa County; Douglas Holmes, Resident of Danville; Doug Leich, Mulifaith Action Coalition; Tumani Drew, Young Women’s Freedom Center; McKayla; Winter Antone; Zimbabwe Davies, TAY Foster Youth Project Manager; Kevin Scott, Program Director , Just Income by Community Spring; Julia Quintero, ELEVATE Concord Project Manager; Monument Impact; Sara Naughten, Deputy Director/Ruth Fernández, Ed.D. Executive Director, First 5 Contra Costa; Rev . Millie Phillips, Working East Bay; Kelly Zhao, Resident of Pittsburg; Kanwarpal Dhaliwal, Associate Director and Co-Founder, RYSE; Mohamed Taleb, Rubicon Programs; Virdiana Martinez for Supervisor Holly J . Mithcell, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Megan Nguyen, East Bay Housing Organizations; Economic Security Project; Brittany Pope, LISW, Daisy Gomez Palacios, Bread for the City Economic Security Team; Yehudit Lieberman, Resident of Pleasant Hill; Ryan Fukumori; National Equity Atlas, Policylink; Debra Ballinger, former Exec Dir of Monument Impact; Laura Nakamura, Concord City Council, Diana Honig, resident of Orinda; Brian Ibarra, resident of Concord; Barbara Clifton Zarate, former Dir Economic Opportunity at Marin Community Foundation; Arturo Zaco, resident of Antioch; Rebeca Rangel, Asset Funders Network, Bay Area Program; Jessica Mark, Bay Area Legal Aid; Wendy Hershey, resident of Concord . Speakers: Solomon Belette, East County Community Alliance (ECCA); Eden Rosekind; Claudia Muralles; Debra Ballinger; Eryn Chavis; Sammone Weaver; Tumani Drew; Nayijah Colher; Janana Gurdian; Jillian de la Torre; Monument Impact: Kamilah, Judith Ortiz, Regina Berny, Patricia Granados, Vanessa Chena, Shagoofa Kha, Jennifer Morales; Ms . Garrett, ACCE Antioch; Mehdi Baramand; Eddie Garums ACCE Antioch . 1. Allocate $1 Million of AB109 Re-Entry Program funds for direct payment Guaranteed Income. The proposed plan will be developed by the Community Advisory Board (CAB) for submission to the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP), to be returned to the Board of Supervisors for final approval (AYES: Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson, Glover NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None) Page 4 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 2. Allocate $2.5 Million Measure X funds for EHSD Option 2 to fund a three-year pilot to increase participation in safety net services by developing an “Empowering Enrollment Program” (AYES: Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson, Glover NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None) 3. Allocate $3.25 Million Measure X funds for a Guaranteed Income Program to be developed by the Employment and Human Services Department in collaboration with the community, serving groups to be determined and seniors, and the proposed plan returned to the Board of Supervisors for final approval (AYES: Gioia, Burgis, Carlson, Glover NOES: Andersen ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None) Motion:Gioia CarlsonSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.5.CONSIDER accepting the 2024 Strategic Plan for the Animal Services Department. (Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director) 24-3425 Attachments:CCAS Strategic Plan Final Report (10-01-24) CCAS 2024 Strategic Plan Presentation (10-10-24) Motion:Andersen CarlsonSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.6.CONSIDER adopting the proposed 2025 meeting schedule for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, including the cancellation of those meetings at which it is anticipated that there will not be a quorum of Board members present, as well as noting the dates for the specific events planned for the year. (Monica Nino, County Administrator) 24-3426 Attachments:BOS Schedule 2025 DRAFT.pdf 2025 BOS Schedule .pdf Page 5 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Motion:Andersen BurgisSecond: District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed D.7 CONSIDER consent item previously removed. There were no consent items removed for discussion . D.8 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker) Liz Ritchie read from the cease and desist letter she prepared, that proposes that the County is unable to conduct the 2024 general election without breaking state or federal laws; Louisa requests that the County not comply with recently enacted California elections laws and defer to the State constitution regarding the certification of elections; Patricia Granados on behalf of Greg Young, President, Juvenile Hall Auxilliary, requested a meeting with the Board to discuss options to keep the auxilliary open and resolve space requirements in the execution of the new construction at Juvenile Hall; Greg Young, president of Juvenile Hall Auxiliary, spoke on the many services the Auxilliary has provided for incarcerated youth in it’s 70 years of operation; Caller 9959 asserted that a homeless man is living in the county with a horse and two dogs in violation of zoning laws; Anthony said that a disparity of 25 seconds between zoom callers and in person speaking time exists, and he requests an additional officially designated cooling station in the City of Pinole in light of recent heatwaves. D.9 CONSIDER reports of Board members. 8.ADJOURN in memory of Deborah Shess ~ December 14, 1964 – October 6, 2024 Adjourned today's meeting at 6:03 p.m. 9.CONSENT CALENDAR Airport CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS A motion was made by District IV Supervisor Carlson, seconded by District III Supervisor Burgis, to approve the Consent Agenda . The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor Glover Aye: Result:Passed C.1.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with KSA Engineers, Inc., to extend the term through June 30, 2025 with no change to the payment limit, to allow the contractor to complete the grant close out documents for the Buchanan Field terminal project. (No fiscal impact) 24-3427 approved Animal Services C.2.ACCEPT the monetary donation report from the Animal Services Department, which describes the source and value of each gift received by Animal Services for FY 2024/25, Quarter 1: July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. (No fiscal impact) 24-3428 Attachments:2024.25_FY Q1 approved Assessor C.3.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Assessor, a purchase order with CoStar Realty Information, Inc., in the amount of $57,775 for subscription/license access to CoStar Suite, a Commercial and Industrial property valuing subscription service for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% General Fund) 24-3429 approved Board Standing Committees (referred items) C.4.ACCEPT an update on the oversight and activities of the Community Services Bureau (Non-Head Start programs), as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. 24-3483 Attachments:Presentation to FHS on Non-Head Start Programs approved C.5.ESTABLISH the Economic Development Committee as a standing committee of the Board of Supervisors, to supersede the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative, and APPOINT Supervisors Glover and Burgis to the Economic Development Committee, as recommended by Supervisors Glover and Burgis. (No fiscal impact) 24-3484 approved Clerk of the Board Page 7 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.6.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-367 proclaiming October 20, 2024 as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Director of the Office of Communications & Media. RES 2024-367 Attachments:2024-10-22 C.6 Corres.pdf Signed Res 2024-367.pdf Written commentary provided by Juliet Casey, Los Medanos College and Tom Asregado, Public Information Officer, District Attorney's Office (attached). Speaker: Shawn Gilbert, League of Women Voters . adopted C.7.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-360 proclaiming the week of October 19-26, 2024, as “California Flood Preparedness Week” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) RES 2024-360 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-360.pdf adopted C.8.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-361 recognizing Susan Andersen-Berger as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. RES 2024-361 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-361.pdf adopted C.9.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-362 recognizing Dr. Eugene "Gene" Gottfried as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. RES 2024-362 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-362.pdf adopted C.10 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-363 recognizing Rich Thompson as Orinda Citizen of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. RES 2024-363 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-363.pdf adopted C.11 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-364 congratulating The Town of Moraga on its 50th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. RES 2024-364 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-364.pdf adopted C.12 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-365 to kick off the 2024 Counties Care – Holiday Food Fight, as recommended by Supervisor Glover. RES 2024-365 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-365.pdf Page 8 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 adopted C.13 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-366 in honor of Jacqueline Woods on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Counsel. RES 2024-366 Attachments:Signed Resolution 2024-366.pdf adopted C.14 . APPOINT Alex Khalfin to the District IV Seat on the First 5 Children and Families Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Carlson . 24-3557 approved C.15 . APPOINT Gloria Lopez to the Non-profit Seat 2 on the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. 24-3558 approved C.16 . APPOINT Rojan Mikael Habon and Maxwell Prost to At-Large Youth seats 1 and 2, and Maren Shahade to At-Large Community Representative seat 4 on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council with terms ending October 22, 2026 as recommended by the Public Protection Committee. 24-3559 Attachments:Attachment A_Habon Rojan Mikael (JJCC) 09-09-24_Redacted.pdf Attachment B_Prost Maxwell (JJCC) 08-25-24 Redacted.pdf Attachment C_Shahade Maren (JJCC) 09-19-24_Redacted.pdf approved C.17 . APPOINT Jedd Hart to the District 1 Alternate 2 seat for the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending on December 31, 2026 24-3476 Attachments:Hart, Jedd (ESMAC) 09-14-24 approved C.18 . APPROVE revised Bylaws of Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. 24-3477 Attachments:ByLaws Revisions - approved by EOC 8-8-24 clean copy rev 9-25-24 ByLaws Revisions - approved by EOC 8-8-24 with track changes rev 9-25-24 approved C.19 . ACCEPT the resignation of Jarrod Bolliger, DECLARE a vacancy in the At-Large Alternate #2 seat on the Advisory Council on Aging for term ending on September 30, 2025, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. 24-3478 Page 9 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Attachments:Vacancy Notice.pdf approved Clerk-Recorder/Elections C.20 . ACCEPT the canvass of votes for the October 8, 2024 Special Election for Police Services Measure in the County Service Area P-6, Zone 1519, Subdivision 9581 - unincorporated area of Walnut Creek, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder. (Tax proceeds accrue to the County Service Area) 24-3430 Attachments:Oct 8_Zone 1519_Election Certification County Administration C.21 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-353 approving a side letter of agreement modifying the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the California Nurses Association to update language on the provision of meal and rest breaks for staff providing direct patient care as a result of Senate Bill 1334. Attachments:2024_1004_Side_Letter_SB 1334_Meal & Rest Breaks_CNA_Executed.pdf adopted C.22 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-354 approving the Side Letters between Contra Costa County and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Unit, amending the current Memorandum of Understanding by providing for an additional County contribution to employee deferred compensation accounts. Attachments:Side Letter Local One DEFERRED COMPENSATION.pdf Side Letter Local One CSB Site Supervisor DEFERRED COMPENSATION.pdf adopted C.23 . ADOPT Ordinance No. 2024-19 amending the County Ordinance Code to exempt from the merit system the new classifications of Labor Relations Supervisor-Exempt, Senior Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt, Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt and delete the classifications of Manager Capital Facilities and Debt Management-Exempt and Director of the Office of Children’s Services-Exempt. (No fiscal impact) 24-3431 Attachments:Ordinance No. 2024-19 Signed Ordinance No. 2024-19.pdf approved C.24 . AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a change order to increase the payment limit by $2.5 million dollars, to a new payment limit of $103.5 million dollars with Sletten Construction Company, a Montana Corporation for the construction of 24-3432 Page 10 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 the West County Re-entry, Treatment and Housing project. (68% State Grant Funds, 32% General Fund Capital Reserves) approved County Counsel C.25 . APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District, including the list of designated positions, as recommended by County Counsel. 24-3433 Attachments:Exhibit A - Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified Schood District Exhibit B - Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District - REDLINE approved C.26 . APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Liberty Union High School District, as recommended by County Counsel. 24-3434 Attachments:Exhibit A - Conflict of Interest Code of the Liberty Union High School District Exhibit B - Conflict of Interest Code of the Liberty Union High School District - REDLINE approved C.27 . APPROVE amended list of designated positions for the Conflict of Interest Code for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, as recommended by County Counsel. 24-3435 Attachments:Exhibit A - SRVFPD Conflict of Interest Code Designated Positions Exhibit B - SRVFPD Conflict of Interest Code Designated Positions - REDLINE approved C.28 . RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. 24-3436 approved District Attorney C.29 . ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-368 to approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for, accept, and execute a grant award agreement, including any modifications or extensions thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $147,000, to fund the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% State) RES 2024-368 approved Page 11 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Employment & Human Services C.30 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director a purchase order with OmniPro LLC to procure approximately 600 Lenovo desktop computers in an amount not to exceed $720,395 for the period September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) 24-3438 approved C.31 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director, a purchase order and related agreement with 360Civic in an amount not to exceed $27,225 for the purchase of IronWall Online Privacy Service, a web-based service to protect the Personal Identifiable Information of employees and their families for a period of twelve (12) months from initial implementation once the County purchase order has been issued . (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) 24-3439 approved C.32 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an agreement with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. that outlines obligations and responsibilities for the home delivered meals program for older adults for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-3440 approved C.33 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with We Care Services for Children, in an amount not to exceed $616,402, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) 24-3441 approved C.34 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richmond Elementary School, in an amount not to exceed $1,190,984, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) 24-3442 approved C.35 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Little Angels Country School LLC, in an amount not to exceed $612,476, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) 24-3443 approved Page 12 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Health Services C.36 . ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26345 to add one (1) Substance Abuse Counselor, three (3) Mental Health Community Support Worker II positions and one (1) Mental Health Specialist II position for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program in Health Services Department. (100% Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds)(Represented) 24-3565 Attachments:P300-26345 Signed P300 26345.pdf approved C.37 . ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26342 to decrease the hours of one vacant Pediatrician-Hospitalist-Exempt position in the Health Services Department. (Cost savings- Hospital Enterprise Fund I) (Represented) 24-3554 Attachments:P300-26342 Signed P300 26342.pdf approved C.38 . ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26349 to add one Buyer II position and cancel one vacant Information Systems Specialist II position in the Health Services Department. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)(Represented) 24-3555 Attachments:P300-26349.docx Signed P300 26349.pdf approved C.39 . ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26344 to add two (2) Charge Nurse positions to Behavioral Health’s Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in the Health Services Department (Cost offset- Mental Health Realignment)(Represented) 24-3556 Attachments:P300-26344.docx Signed P300 26344.pdf approved C.40 . ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26348 to decrease the hours of one (1) vacant Nurse Practitioner position in Health Services Department. (Cost savings- Mental Health Services Act)(Represented) 24-3487 Attachments:P300-26348.docx Signed P300 26348.pdf approved C.41 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Forward Advantage Holdings, Inc, to increase the payment limit by $97,780 to an amount not to exceed 24-3488 Page 13 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 $265,248 and to extend the term through October 29, 2025 for additional software maintenance and support for Contra Costa Health’s Information Systems Unit. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) approved C.42 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute rental agreements with the Ambrose Recreation and Park District Foundation, the City of Oakley, the City of Richmond, the City of San Ramon and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the combined total in rental fees and facility use for the purpose of conducting public workshops from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% Environmental Health Fees) 24-3489 approved C.43 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with SJBH, LLC (dba San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital), in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to children, adolescent, and adult Clients referred for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, including a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (100% Mental Health Realignment) 24-3490 approved C.44 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Positive Behavior Supports Corp, in an amount not to exceed $975,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3491 approved C.45 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Tipping Point Community, to pay County an amount not to exceed $535,985 to implement the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Transitional Aged Youth Education Team and provide mobile and street outreach to students at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Contra Costa Community College District for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) 24-3492 approved C.46 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pleasant Hill, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $140,733 to provide homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program for the 24-3493 Page 14 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) approved C.47 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pittsburg, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $880,848 to provide homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. (No County match) 24-3494 approved C.48 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Martinez, to pay County an amount not to exceed $140,733 for County’s Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program to provide homeless outreach services to the City of Martinez for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) 24-3495 approved C.49 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Manor Care-Tice Valley CA, LLC (dba ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Tice Valley)), in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3496 approved C.50 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lake Merritt Healthcare Center, LLC ., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3497 approved C.51 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $13,000 for Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program services for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) 24-3498 approved C.52 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $95,000 to support the Health Ambassador, Career Pathways Program to train young adults for health careers in West County for the period October 1, 2024 through June 30, 24-3499 Page 15 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 2026. (No County match) approved C.53 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services, to pay County an amount not to exceed $2,932,106 in Round 3 Providing Access and Transforming Health funding to continue to develop and expand California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) 24-3500 approved C.54 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc ., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and adolescents for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, including a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (100% Mental Health Realignment) 24-3501 approved C.55 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Quality Assured Services, Inc (dba Acelis Connected Health Supplies), in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide durable medical equipment services and supplies including ventricular assist device services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3502 approved C.56 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Jackson & Coker Locumtenens, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $500,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for additional temporary psychiatric medical services and recruitment services with no change in the term ending December 31, 2024. (100% Mental Health Realignment) 24-3503 approved C.57 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with David Gurley, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide emergency physician services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3504 approved Page 16 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.58 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3505 approved C.59 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3506 approved C.60 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Samuel Cho, MD, INC. in an amount not to exceed $2,150,000 to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Center patients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3507 approved C.61 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Michael C . Gynn, M.D., for additional general surgery services including department head duties at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change to the payment limit of $1,650,000 or term ending December 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3508 approved C.62 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Encore Textile Services, LLC (dba Emerald Textiles Services, Northern California, LLC), in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide linen rental, cleaning and distribution services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3509 approved C.63 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Aaron K. Hayashi, M.D., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide radiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3510 Page 17 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 approved C.64 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with MedicalOne, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3511 approved C.65 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Board of State and Community Corrections, to pay the County in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program for implementation of substance use disorder treatment at the West County Detention Facility for the period July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027. (75% State, 13% County Board of Education, 12% Realignment 2011/County General Fund) 24-3512 approved C.66 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Esther Kwon, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $630,000 to provide podiatry services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3513 approved C.67 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Michelle Shahrzad Davis, M .D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide emergency medicine physician services in the emergency room at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3514 approved C.68 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Basma Al Bast, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $1,530,000 to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3515 approved C.69 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ECG Management Consultants, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $133,500 to an amount not to exceed $408,500 for additional consultation and technical assistance in reviewing compensation, benefits, productivity levels and performance 24-3516 Page 18 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 for physicians at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the term ending June 14, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) approved C.70 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with CreDentals Services, Inc. (dba VPoint), in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide credentialing services for healthcare providers contracted in the Contra Costa Health Plan Provider Network for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3517 approved C.71 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Goals for Autism, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3518 approved C.72 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Amavi Home Health and Hospice Care Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3519 approved C.73 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Erik Grasso (dba Analytical Behavior Consultants), in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3520 approved C.74 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with HKAN Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide medical consultation services to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management Team for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3521 approved Page 19 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.75 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Mental Health Services Authority, to increase the payment limit by $158,026 to an amount not to exceed $497,286 for additional fiscal intermediary services with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Behavioral Health Services Act) 24-3522 approved C.76 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Neil Sachs, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide outpatient psychiatric care services to mentally ill adults in West Contra Costa County for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Mental Health Realignment) 24-3523 approved C.77 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M .D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California), in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 to provide ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3524 approved C.78 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), to increase the payment limit by $55,134 to an amount not to exceed $214,359 for additional consultation and technical assistance for the youth needs assessment and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project with no change in the term ending December 31, 2024. (47% Tipping Point Grant; 53% Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Grant) 24-3525 approved C.79 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3526 approved C.80 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Joan Marlene Arieta (dba Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy), in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services to Contra Costa 24-3527 Page 20 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) approved C.81 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Serramonte Pulmonary Asthma Sleep Clinic Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to provide pulmonary and sleep study services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3528 approved C.82 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with A. Scott Cohen, D.D.S. and Florence K, Au, DMD, A Professional Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $330,000 to provide endodontic services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients who are part of the In-Home Support Services program for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund III) 24-3529 approved C.83 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an amendment with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture, to extend the term through May 31, 2025 with no change in the amount payable to the County of $106,819 to continue the County's Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. (No County match) 24-3530 approved C.84 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Donor Network West to provide coordinated organ procurement services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029. (Non-financial agreement) 24-3531 approved C.85 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Country Drive Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Country Drive Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3532 approved C.86 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Behavior Treatment & Analysis, 24-3533 Page 21 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Inc., to increase the payment limit by $8,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $18,400,000 to provide additional behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) approved C.87 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Quest Analytics L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $195,000 for mandated health plan mapping software for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period October 31, 2024 through October 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3534 approved C.88 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with AbleNet, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide durable medical equipment services and supplies including speech generating services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3535 approved C.89 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Vallejo Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Vallejo Care Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3536 approved C.90 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Acid Remap LLC, in an amount not to exceed $20,250 for a mobile application for distribution of emergency medical technician procedures and manuals to paramedics for County’s Emergency Medical Services the period July 1, 2024, through June 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services funds) 24-3537 approved C.91 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Medvision, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $258,216 and clarify that the contract will automatically renew for successive one year periods until terminated for additional for patient medical necessity review criteria and guidance software for the Contra Costa Health Plan . (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3538 Page 22 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 approved C.92 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Hampton Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Hampton Care Center) in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3539 approved C.93 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ride Roundtrip, Inc ., to increase the payment limit by $4,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $14,500,000 for a hosted software portal for transportation coordination, scheduling, and dispatch for Medi-Cal patients with no change in the term; successive 1-year period renewals until terminated. (69% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II;16% Hospital Enterprise Fund I;15% Health Care for the Homeless/HRSA) 24-3540 approved C.94 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Elmhaven Care Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility and sub-acute adult facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3541 approved C.95 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Med One Capital Funding, LLC to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $551,827 for fees and payments to complete lease agreement for the Omnicell automated medication packagers at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities, and to extend the term through June 30, 2025. (100% County General Fund) 24-3542 approved C.96 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. to increase the payment limit by $65,973 to an amount not to exceed $290,974 for the purchase of bulk medical oxygen for use at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the term ending August 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3543 Page 23 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 approved C.97 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. to increase the payment limit by $160,000 to an amount not to exceed $492,572 for the purchase of cylinder gas for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, and extend the term through August 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3544 approved C.98 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Abbott Laboratories to increase the payment amount by $150,000 to an amount not to exceed $300,000 and Third Amendment to the Abbott Point of Care Agreement to purchase reagents and supplies needed for the I-Stat and I-Stat Alinity Handheld Analyzers for the Clinical Laboratory at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and extend the term through November 18, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3545 approved C.99 . APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a blanket purchase order with Bayer HealthCare LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of contrast injection, computed tomography syringes, and other items needed for Contra Costa Health for the period August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) 24-3546 approved C.10 0. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Med One Capital Funding, LLC to extend the term from June 30, 2024 to January 31, 2025 with no change to the payment limit of $371,165 for the Omnicell medication automated dispensing cabinets at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities. (100% County General Fund) 24-3547 approved C.10 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with IntelliSite, LLC (dba EPIC iO Technologies, Inc.), an amount not to exceed $8,000 for the purchase of wireless networking subscription services for the period from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027. (100% Future of Public Health Grant funds) 24-3548 approved Page 24 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.10 2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, 300 Target gift cards totaling an amount not to exceed $1,500 for community members who actively engage in Tobacco Prevention Coalition meetings, workgroups, and related efforts for the period from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% California Department of Public Health, Local Lead Agencies Grant) 24-3549 approved C.10 3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay an amount not to exceed $5,641 to WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc. (dba WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC), for laundry machine rentals during the period of June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (100% Mental Health Services Act) 24-3550 approved C.10 4. APPROVE clarification of Board action of September 24, 2024, (C.98) to reflect the correct contractor name of Chris E . Esguerra, M.D., P.C. (dba Esteem Health PSC) with no change in the payment limit of $400,000 or term ending September 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) 24-3551 approved C.10 5. ACCEPT an update about Measure X-Funded Capital Projects on the campus of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, and APPROVE Public Works to initiate Requests for Qualifications for contractors for four projects, and APPROVE Public Works to use any combination of design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and/or Job Order Contracting for project delivery. (100% Measure X funds) 24-3566 approved Human Resources C.10 6. ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26350 to establish the classification of Board of Supervisors – Chief of Staff; retitle and reallocate the salary scales of the Board of Supervisors Assistant – General Secretary, Board of Supervisors Assistant - Specialist, Board of Supervisors Assistant - Chief Assistant. Abolish the current Board of Supervisors Assistant – General Office classification and reclassify incumbents and all vacant positions into the revised and newly created classifications. (100% General Fund) 24-3561 Attachments:Position Resolution No. 26350 Position assignments Signed P300 26350.pdf Page 25 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 approved C.10 7. ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26299 to establish the classification of Mental Health Clinical Specialist – Per Diem in the Health Services Department. (Represented) 24-3562 Attachments:P300-26299 Signed P300 26299.pdf approved C.10 8. ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26332 to add one Quality Assurance Monitor (represented) position and cancel one Social Service Program Assistant I (represented) position in the Employment and Human Services Department. (12% County, 40% Federal, 48% State) 24-3563 Attachments:P300_26332 Signed P300 26332.pdf approved C.10 9. ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26341 for additional vacation accruals for the Employment and Human Services Chief Deputy Director - Exempt (XAB1) at a rate equal to 199.92 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 400 hours effective November 4, 2024, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. 24-3564 Attachments:P300 Chief Deputy 10.11.2024.docx Signed P300 26341.pdf approved Information and Technology C.11 0. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $79,200 for the renewal of LogMeIn Rescue + Mobile support for the period of September 24, 2024, through March 23, 2027. (100% User Departments) 24-3479 approved C.11 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Maxrun Corp dba Apex Industry Service in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of radio parts, equipment and tools for the period of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% User Departments or Partner Agencies.) 24-3480 approved C.11 2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Runner Enterprise Data Quality in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the renewal of annual software licenses to update PeopleSoft address tables 24-3481 Page 26 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) approved C.11 3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert Half International, Inc ., in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide temporary staffing to the Department of Information Technology and other County departments for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. (100% User Departments) 24-3482 approved Library C.11 4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Global Online Language Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the renewal of Off2Class English literacy subscriptions, for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. (100% Library Fund) 24-3446 approved C.11 5. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with OCLC, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $425,807 for the renewal of CONTENTdm, EZproxy, Cataloging and Metadata, and Webdewey subscriptions for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. (100% Library Fund) 24-3447 approved Probation/Reentry and Justice C.11 6. RATIFY the County Probation Officer’s termination of Contract No . 48735-00 with Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc. to discontinue its confidential on-site shredding services to the department, effective October 12, 2024. (100% General Fund) 24-3448 approved Public Defender C.11 7. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Public Defender's Office, a purchase order amendment with Rev.com to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $60,000 for additional online transcription services, for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) 24-3449 approved Public Works Page 27 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.11 8. ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-355 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by DC Electric Group, Inc. for the San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point and El Sobrante areas. (92% Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds, 8% Local Road Funds) Attachments:Recordable Resolution_4139 Signed Resolution 2024_355.pdf adopted C.11 9. ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-356 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact) RES 2024-356 adopted C.12 0. ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-357 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Coventry Road, between Berkeley Park Boulevard and Valley Road, on November 1, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact) RES 2024-357 adopted C.12 1. ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2024/4539 to establish time limited (2 hour) parking between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily on both sides of Third Street, beginning at the intersection of Parker Avenue and extending westerly to Rodeo Avenue, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Rodeo Area. (No fiscal impact) 24-3450 Attachments:Reso 4539 Third Street, Rodeo Signed Traffic Res 2024_4539.pdf approved C.12 2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute eight individual contracts with the following consultants : Consor PMCM, Inc., Dynamic Dzyne Associates, Inc. (dba Substrate, Inc.), Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., KCM Engineering, Inc. (dba Knight CM Group), Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., MNS Engineers, Inc., Park Engineering, Inc., and Unico Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $725,000 each, to provide on-call construction management services for various projects for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, Countywide. (100% Various Funds) 24-3451 approved C.12 3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a License Agreement with CoStar in an amount not to exceed 24-3452 Page 28 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 $107,500 for right-of-way and leasing services during the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, Countywide. (100% Various Funds) Attachments:CoStar License Agreement approved C.12 4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ATI Restoration, LLC, to extend the term through August 31, 2025, with no change to the payment limit, for on-call restoration services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) 24-3453 approved C.12 5. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a License Agreement with Cratus Inc., to store construction materials and equipment on a portion of the Iron Horse Corridor near Danville Boulevard, for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026, in the amount of $4,000 per month, San Ramon area. (100% Licensee Funds) 24-3454 Attachments:Exhibit A - Cratus Inc IHC License Agreement approved C.12 6. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a license agreement with The Watershed Project, to allow it to use a portion of a County-owned parcel located on Kirker Pass Road for the purpose of conducting water quality monitoring from October 22, 2024 through October 31, 2025, Concord area. (No fiscal impact) 24-3455 Attachments:Temporary License to Use County Property CP#24-20 NOE Temporary License to Use County Property WQ Monitoring approved C.12 7. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., to extend the term through September 30, 2025, with no change to the payment limit, for cogeneration plant maintenance and repair services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) 24-3456 approved C.12 8. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works director, or designee, to execute a contract with Vanir Construction Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to provide on-call project management and construction management services for various County mental and behavioral healthcare facilities projects, for the period October 1, 2024 24-3457 Page 29 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 through September 30, 2029, Countywide. (20% MHSA, 80% State Grant Funds) Attachments:Vanir Contract.pdf approved C.12 9. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Participating Addendum and blanket purchase order with Bob J . Barker Company, Inc., to increase the payment limit to $700,000 and extend the term through April 4, 2025, for detention related goods and supplies for use by the Sheriff’s Office, the Probation Department, and Health Services, under the terms of the Master Agreement awarded by the County of Sacramento, Countywide. (100% User Departments) 24-3458 Attachments:Contract_WA34777_Bob_Inmate_Supplies Amend 1 to Participating Addendum - Bob Barker 100124 WA00034777_VENDOR_BOB_BARKER_CO - valid thru 4 4 25 approved C.13 0. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Director, a lease agreement with Canon Solutions America in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, to lease Canon printers for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2031, Countywide. (100% User Departments) 24-3459 Attachments:2024-10 All Addendums Exhibit Z PPS MasterAgreement for Contra Costa - CORRECTED Contra Costa CFS 1534 Schedue to Master 494282-1 County of Contra Costa California - Master Lease Muni Fiscal Funding Addendum - County of Contra Costa California 2024- 05 County of Contra Costa - Print & Mail - Complete Proposal No Contract number - sole source signed 6 12 24 approved C.13 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, a Participating Addendum with KI/Krueger International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the distribution of various furniture, design and installation services for use by all County Departments, during the period of October 22, 2024 through April 30, 2025, under the terms of the Master Contract awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center, Countywide. (100% User Departments) 24-3460 Attachments:R191808_Krueger_RL2_2023.10.26. - valid thru 4 30 25 KI_Contract_01 dated 5 1 2020 Participating Addendum - Krueger - FINAL 10 22 2024 approved Page 30 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.13 2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, a Participating Addendum with Mythics, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for Oracle Products and Services for use by Employment and Human Services during the period of October 22, 2024 through November 30, 2028, under the terms of a Master Contract awarded by Maricopa County, Arizona. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) 24-3461 Attachments:180233-Current_Contract-Mythics__LLC_11-06-23 Participating Addendum - Mythics LLC Final 10 22 24 approved C.13 3. APPROVE the Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program for fiscal year 2024/2025 through 2030/2031, as recommended by the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee, and the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) 24-3462 Attachments:CRIPP 2024 Final - Part 1.pdf CRIPP 2024 Final - Part 2.pdf approved Risk Management C.13 4. DENY claims filed by George Joseph Arsenith; Eugene Bordegaray; CSAA a subrogee of Richard C. Camara; Patricia Gleason; Edison Learson; Melissa Menez; John Putt (4); Ricky Dwayne Redd; Kamani Stelly; Subroclaims o/b/o Geico a/s/o Thupten Dharab; and Latrell White Jr. DENY amended claims filed by Praveen Gupta; and Coral Michel . 24-3463 approved C.13 5. Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, DENY claims filed by Justin Cesarin; Rose Mary Bolan-Cesarin and Estate of Gabriel Gaspar (Jami Bruno). 24-3464 approved C.13 6. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Pamela Kirk-Veasey vs. Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $125,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3465 approved C.13 7. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Anita Wright vs . Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $110,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3466 approved Page 31 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 C.13 8. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Kevin Dotts vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $96,560, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3467 approved C.13 9. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Clintonia Walker vs . Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3468 approved C.14 0. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Erik Steele vs . Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3469 approved C.14 1. RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Patrice Newell vs . Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $95,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) 24-3470 Sheriff C.14 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-358 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in an initial amount of $181,670 for support of countywide law enforcement programming for the initial period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. (100% Federal) RES 2024-358 adopted C.14 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-359 approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in an initial amount of $38,400 to fund proactive enforcement targeting the unauthorized sale of alcoholic beverages within the County for the period October 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. (100% State) RES 2024-359 adopted C.14 4. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with VertiQ Software, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $96,922, for the use of an all-inclusive coroner and medical 24-3471 Page 32 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 examiner case management hosted software, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029. (100% General Fund) approved C.14 5. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Office of the Sheriff, a purchase order with SPACEWORX, in an amount not to exceed $9,009, for a correctional facility privacy modular communication booth, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) 24-3472 approved C.14 6. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC dba Effectv, in an amount not to exceed $65,500 for targeted Community Warning System outreach campaigns, for the period November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. (100% General Fund) 24-3473 approved Successor Agency C.14 7. RATIFY a license agreement dated September 21, 2024 between Alexandria Tucker, the owner of the real property located at 1202 Hookston Road in Concord (Property) and, the County, Union Pacific Railroad, Mary Lou Helix, Karen Hook, Debbie Hook, and Blake Pucell (Hookston Parties), allowing the Hookston Parties to enter the Property for the purpose of collecting indoor air samples pursuant to an order by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. (100% Successor Agency funds) 24-3552 approved C.14 8. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director to enter into a Holding Escrow Agreement between the County, First American Trust FSB, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR), the Helix Family Trust dated December 15, 1992, the Karen S. Hook Trust dated March 15, 2009, and the Blake Pucell Living Trust dated July 2, 2018, for the purpose of implementing the remediation and monitoring of the Hookston Station contamination site. (50% UPRR, 25% Hookston Parties, and 25% Contra Costa County Successor Agency funds) 24-3553 Attachments:Holding Escrow Agreement V2 approved Treasurer - Tax Collector C.14 9. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector or designee to execute a contract with LiveHelpNow, in an amount not to exceed $2,268 to enhance communication with the public through live chat 24-3474 Page 33 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 software on the County website for the period of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, and for successive one (1) year renewal terms thereafter until terminated. (100% General Fund) Attachments:LiveChatNow Quote and License Agreement_2024 approved Page 34 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the Clerk of the Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025 Escobar Street, First Floor, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours. All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board before the Board votes on the motion to adopt. Each member of the public will be allowed two minutes to comment on the entire consent agenda . Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for public testimony. Each speaker during public testimony will be limited to two minutes. After public testimony, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board . Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the Board of Supervisors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar Street, First Floor, Martinez, CA 94553 or to clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the Board on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Time limits for public speakers may be adjusted at the discretion of the Chair . The County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at (925) 655-2000. Anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board Agenda may contact the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, California. Subscribe to receive to the weekly Board Agenda by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 655-2000 or using the County's on line subscription feature at the County’s Internet Web Page, where agendas and supporting information may also be viewed: www.contracosta.ca.gov DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received, since January 1, 2023, more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item. Members of the Board of Page 35 of 36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Supervisors who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member, and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors before the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STANDING COMMITTEES For more information please visit the Board of Supervisors Standing Committees page here : https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8633/Board-of-Supervisors-Standing-Committees Airport Committee: December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Equity Committee: November 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Family and Human Services Committee: October 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Finance Committee: November 4, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Head Start Advisory Committee: November 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Internal Operations Committee: November 14, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Legislation Committee: December 9, 2024 at 2:30p.m. Los Medanos Healthcare Operations Committee: December 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Public Protection Committee: November 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Resilient Shoreline Committee: October 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Sustainability Committee: December 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee : November 20, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings. Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials. For a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and written materials associated with Board meetings, please visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8464/Glossary-of-Agenda-Acronyms. Page 36 of 36 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3485 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE the Sheriff's Oversight Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. (David Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner) Attachments:1. Sheriff's Quarterly Report - Q3 2024 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:RECEIVE the Sheriff's Oversight Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE the Sheriff's Oversight Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: On August 9, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of a quarterly Oversight Report as recommended and outlined by the Public Protection Committee. The proposed quarterly reports will improve communication between the Sheriff’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, and the community while providing greater transparency. The quarterly reports will provide an update regarding the activities of the Sheriff’s Office and allow for questions and public discussion of operational issues. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Board of Supervisors will not receive the report. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3485,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 2023 2024 January to March 3,224 3,506 April to June 3,716 3,607 July to September 3,602 3,876 YTD Total 10,542 10,989 2 2023 2024 January to March 315 402 April to June 387 489 July to September 458 462 YTD Total 1,160 1,353 3 *Sheriff’s Office bookings include Court Remands and Removal Orders from State Prison American Indian 1 0%Asian 13 2% Black 211 30% Hispanic 235 34% Unknown 38 6% White 195 28% CCCSO Booking by Race Total Bookings 693 Census Data: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72110/ Contra-Costa-County-Places-Data-Profiles---2020-Redistricting- Data-PDF Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 4 American Indian 0 0% Asian 2 4% Black 3 6% Hispanic 14 30% Unknown 6 13% White 22 47% Danville PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 47 American Indian 0 0% Asian 2 3% Black 10 17% Hispanic 11 19% Unknown 4 7% White 31 54% Lafaye�e PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 58 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 5 American Indian 0 0% Asian 0 0% Black 8 25% Hispanic 3 9% Unknown 1 3% White 20 63% Orinda PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 32 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 6 American Indian 0 0% Asian 3 1% Black 127 48% Hispanic 59 22% Unknown 12 5% White 64 24% An�och PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 265 American Indian 1 0%Asian 8 4% Black 63 29% Hispanic 71 32% Unknown 9 4% White 68 31% Brentwood PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 220 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 7 American Indian 0 0% Asian 1 7%Black 1 7% Hispanic 2 14% Unknown 0 0% White 10 72% Clayton PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 14 American Indian 1 0%Asian 7 2%Black 79 20% Hispanic 156 39% Unknown 19 5% White 137 34% Concord PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 399 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 8 American Indian 0 0% Asian 3 4% Black 34 43% Hispanic 19 24% Unknown 5 6% White 18 23% El Cerrito PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 79 American Indian 1 1%Asian 4 6% Black 31 47%Hispanic 14 21% Unknown 3 5% White 13 20% Hercules PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 66 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 9 American Indian 0 0% Asian 3 3%Black 14 16% Hispanic 25 28% Unknown 6 7% White 41 46% Mar�nez PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 89 American Indian 0 0% Asian 3 3% Black 27 31% Hispanic 27 31% Unknown 3 3% White 28 32% Oakley PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 88 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 10 American Indian 0 0% Asian 3 5% Black 27 44% Hispanic 12 20% Unknown 3 5% White 16 26% Pinole PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 61 American Indian 0 0% Asian 5 2% Black 90 45% Hispanic 75 38% Unknown 7 4% White 22 11% Pi�sburg PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 199 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 11 American Indian 0 0% Asian 7 8% Black 22 26% Hispanic 22 25% Unknown 8 9% White 28 32% Pleasant Hill PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 87 American Indian 0 0% Asian 9 3% Black 162 48%Hispanic 127 38% Unknown 13 4% White 25 7% Richmond PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 336 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 12 American Indian 0 0%Asian 17 5% Black 108 29% Hispanic 164 45% Unknown 15 4% White 61 17% San Pablo PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 365 American Indian 0 0%Asian 6 7%Black 18 21% Hispanic 11 13%Unknown 8 9% White 42 50% San Ramon PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 85 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 13 American Indian 1 0%Asian 10 4% Black 61 22% Hispanic 59 21% Unknown 19 7% White 128 46% Walnut Creek PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 278 *Agencies with less than 10 arrests are not listed in the pie charts* Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 14 American Indian 1 1%Asian 2 2% Black 42 41% Hispanic 16 16% Unknown 4 4% White 36 36% Bart PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 101 American Indian 0 0% Asian 8 4% Black 61 27% Hispanic 101 45% Unknown 15 7% White 38 17% CHP Booking by Race Total Bookings 223 *These agencies do not have corresponding census data* American Indian 0 0% Asian 0 0%Black 14 45% Hispanic 10 32% Unknown 0 0% White 7 23% CCC Proba�on Booking by Race Total Bookings 31 American Indian 0 0% Asian 0 0% Black 3 27% Hispanic 2 18%Unknown 2 18% White 4 37% EBRP PD Booking by Race Total Bookings 11 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 15 American Indian 0 0% Asian 1 7% Black 4 27% Hispanic 6 40% Unknown 2 13% White 2 13% Other Agency Booking by Race Total Bookings 15 *These agencies do not have corresponding census data* American Indian 0 0%Asian 1 8% Black 6 46%Hispanic 2 15% Unknown 0 0% White 4 31% Parole Booking by Race Total Bookings 13 Criminals Arrested/Booked & Census Data 16 Prior Felony by Race & Percentage of Jail Population American Indian 0 0% Asian 9 1% Black 243 42% Hispanic 178 31% Unknown 22 4% White 128 22% American Indian Asian Black Hispanic Unknown White Total ADP 932 Total Prior Felony 580 (62%of Total ADP) Custody Alternative Facility 17 Asian 26 6%Black 104 22% Hispanic 216 45% White 101 21% Other 29 6% Average Popula�on by Race Successful Program Comple�on 355 66% Court -PO No�fied / Return to Custody 179 34% Program Outcome Comple�on No�fied FY 23/24 CAF Detention Incarcerated Person Average Daily Cost $36 $268 *CAF operated with a $4,986,885 budget for fiscal year 23-34* Agency January to March 2024 April to June 2024 July to Sept 2024 YTD 2024 Office of the Sheriff 583 672 693 1,948 Office of the Sheriff – CAF 402 489 461 1,352 Antioch PD 201 192 265 658 BART PD 161 111 101 373 Brentwood PD 244 258 220 722 CHP Martinez 217 207 187 608 Clayton PD 10 12 14 36 Concord PD 322 328 399 1,049 Danville PD 45 28 47 120 East Bay Regional Park Police 18 17 11 46 El Cerrito PD 56 72 79 207 Hercules PD 74 64 66 204 Kensington PD 5 2 3 10 18 Agency January to March 2024 April to June 2024 July to September 2024 YTD 2024 Lafayette PD 51 58 58 167 Martinez PD 88 81 89 259 Moraga PD 11 5 6 23 Oakley PD 65 82 88 235 Orinda PD 32 20 32 84 Pinole PD 62 69 61 192 Pittsburg PD 168 187 199 556 Pleasant Hill PD 90 89 87 266 Richmond PD 336 311 336 983 San Pablo PD 291 336 365 994 San Ramon PD 84 66 85 235 Walnut Creek PD 211 232 278 721 19 Agency January to March 2024 April to June 2024 July to September 2024 YTD 2024 Amtrak Police 0 2 0 2 CCC College Police 5 1 3 7 Contra Costa DA 0 1 3 7 Contra Costa Probation 20 28 31 79 CHP Oakland and Solano 22 36 36 97 Fire Inspector 1 3 3 7 Other (Non-county)13 14 15 35 State Agencies (Other)2 5 1 8 State Parole 16 15 13 44 US Marshal 2 3 3 8 Total 3,506 3,585 4,338 12,342 20 January to March 2024 April to June 2024 July to September 2024 YTD 2024 Custody Alternative Facility 467 480 494 480 Marsh Creek Detention Facility 40 44 41 42 Martinez Detention Facility 400 408 423 410 West County Detention Facility 445 454 467 455 *Other 105 107 98 103 21 *Other population numbers include hospitals, those held in other counties, temporary releases, State Hospitals, and State Prison. The number shown is an average of the daily population added together divided by the days in a month. Pre-Trial July to September 2024 Post-Trial July to September 2024 Custody Alternative Facility 117 377 Marsh Creek Detention Facility 19 22 Martinez Detention Facility 383 40 West County Detention Facility 368 100 *Other 86 12 22 *Other population numbers include hospitals, those held in other counties, temporary releases, State Hospitals, and State Prison. The number shown is an average of the daily population added together divided by the days in a month. 2023 2024 January to March 1 0 April to June 0 0 July to September 0 1 YTD Total 1 1 23 2023 2024 January to March 5 8 April to June 6 14 July to September 8 15 YTD Total 19 37 2023 2024 January to March 15 15 April to June 13 14 July to September 28 21 YTD Total 56 50 24 2023 2024 January to March 105 127 April to June 133 147 July to September 118 155 YTD Total 356 429 2023 2024 January to March 30 36 April to June 39 34 July to September 44 33 YTD Total 113 103 25 2023 2024 January to March 5 3 April to June 5 2 July to September 2 1 YTD Total 12 6 2023 2024 January to March 25 33 April to June 34 32 July to September 42 32 YTD Total 101 97 26 •July 22nd to 23rd – Mental Health Monitor Audit •September 9th to 10th – Prison Law Office – Interviewed all inmates on F – Module •August 6th to 7th – California Board of State and Community Corrections inspected Martinez Detention Facility, West County Detention Facility, and Marsh Creek Detention Facility –no areas of non-compliance 27 28 2023 2024 January to March 71,755 65,910 April to June 74,318 71,988 July to September 75,514 76,965 January to September Total 221,587 214,863 2023 2024 January to March 38,566 35,281 April to June 39,650 38,088 July to September 40,356 41,570 January to September Total 117,572 114,939 29 2023 2024 January to March 4 13 April to June 12 8 July to September 8 10 January to September Total 24 31 30 2023 2024 January to March 231 236 April to June 240 259 July to September 178 309 January to September Total 649 804 2023 2024 January to March 6 74 April to June 38 111 July to September 32 139 January to September Total 76 324 31 87 2023 2024 January to March 72 97 April to June 137 108 July to September 118 87 January to September Total 327 292 32 2023 2024 January to March 295 269 April to June 318 256 July to September 317 263 January to September Total 930 788 693 2023 2024 January to March 271 228 April to June 278 231 July to September 285 234 January to September Total 834 693 2023 2024 January to March 24 41 April to June 40 25 July to September 32 29 January to September Total 96 95 33 2023 2024 January to March 1 1 April to June 0 2 July to September 0 2 January to September Total 1 5 2023 2024 January to March 89 88 April to June 96 72 July to September 88 90 January to September Total 273 250 34 35 326 Total Evictions in Q3 July Evictions – 126 August Evictions – 99 September Evictions - 101 2023 2024 January to March 233 203 April to June 210 168 July to September 203 212 January to September Total 646 583 2023 2024 January to March 119 122 April to June 118 96 July to September 126 114 January to September Total 363 332 36 2023 2024 January to March 2 1 April to June 1 2 July to September 0 0 January to September Total 3 3 37 2024 January to March 38 April to June 24 July to September 25 January to September Total 87 38 2024 January to March 31 April to June 22 July to September 9 January to September Total 62 2024 January to March 3 April to June 11 July to September 9 January to September Total 23 39 Professional Employees Sworn Employees Total Sheriff’s Office Number of Filled Positions 303 665 968 Number of Unfilled Positions 86 119 205 Total Authorized 389 784 1173 40 2023 2024 January to March 4 6 April to June 2 3 July to September 3 5 January to September Total 9 14 2023 2024 January to March 0 0 April to June 0 0 July to September 0 0 January to September Total 0 0 * Government Code 12525.2 requires every law enforcement agency to furnish a monthly report to the Department of Justice, for all instances when a peace officer is involved in any of the following: o An incident involving the shooting of a civilian by a peace officer o An incident involving the shooting of a peace officer by a civilian o An incident in which the use of force by a peace officer against a civilian results in serious bodily injury or death o An incident in which use of force by a civilian against a peace officer results in serious bodily injury or death 41 # of Employees on Admin Leave Total Number of Days of Admin Leave January to March 1 53 April to June 4 227 July to September 7 669 January to September Total 12 949 42 Forensic Services Division National Assessment The 2024 ANAB Surveillance Assessment consisted of a 4-person team that evaluated conformance with accreditation requirements within the Drug and DNA/Biology Units. The ANAB Assessment Team evaluated 92 requirements. There were no findings. An FBI Quality Assurance Audit was conducted in DNA/Biology Unit. There were no findings. 44 Recovered catalytic converters Recovered copper wire On September 10th, Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested 3 subjects and recovered over 700 catalytic convertors and 1100 pounds of copper wire 45 Delta Station Stuff-a-Cruiser National Night Out 46 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3486 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Agenda Ready File created:In control:10/11/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 Title:CONSIDER accepting a report from the Department of Human Resources regarding employee Recruitment and Retention Planning. (Ann Elliott, Human Resources Director) Attachments:1. Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Presentation 10.22.2024 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally accepted the reportBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT a report from the Human Resources Department on Recruitment and Retention Planning. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. This is an informational report. Implementation plans may have future financial impacts. BACKGROUND: During the County budget hearings in May 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed a report back from the County Administrator and the Human Resources Department on opportunities to streamline policies and procedures to improve County recruitment and retention of employees. The Human Resources Department is committed to analyzing recruitment timelines and utilizing data to modernize County hiring practices. Each department faces unique challenges in filling vacant positions based on the nature of the specific staffing necessary to serve our community. HR partners with departments to develop recruitment plans customized to meet these needs. The Personnel Management Regulations, which originated in 1982, reflected the needs of the County in that era. Through data analysis and work groups, revisions will be developed to address current and future priorities and support retention of existing employees. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Ann Elliott, Director of Human Resources October 22, 2024 Human Resources Department 4 Divisions Administration Benefits HR Systems Management Personnel Personnel Division – Recruitment, Classification and CompensationResorces Department Personnel Services Division Human Resources Manager Human Resources Supervisor Principal HR Analyst Professional & Organizational Development HR Analyst As of 10/15/2024 Principal HR Analyst HR Analyst Blue Team Agriculture; BOS, CAO; Communications; County Counsel; DoIT; District Attorney; Human Resources; Library; ORESJ; Public Defender: Risk Management HR Analyst HR Technician Principal HR Analyst HR AnalystHR Analyst HR Technician Yellow Team Animal Services; Assessor; Auditor- Controller; Child Support Services; Clerk- Recorder; HSD; Treasurer-Tax; Veteran Services Purple Team EHSD; Fire; Public Works; Probation; Sheriff, DCD HR Analyst HR Technician Principal HR Analyst HR Analyst - EHSD HR Analyst - EHSD Recruitment, Classification & Compensation HR Analyst HR Technician - EHSD HR Technician HR Analyst 8 HR Analysts and 5 HR Techs Hiring 2020 - 2024 On average over 100 jobs posted at all times Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Hires 1214 1610 1625 1760 1568* Avg/Mon 101 134 135 147 156 * YTD as of 10/24 Time to Hire Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Hires 217 199 158 134 131* Average Days to Hire * YTD as of 10/24 Collaborative Hiring Process Departments and HR as Partners Revising the Job Analysis process to simplify and reduce time to complete Reorganizing the team responsibilities to increase utilization of HR Techs to free up HR Analysts for focused recruiting Increasing use of online recorded initial interviews providing greater candidate and reviewer flexibility Decreasing use of lengthy multi-choice exams which were time consuming to build, score and schedule Analyzing continuous recruitment plan to apply where most appropriate Plan to shorten the appeals period based on data that most appeals are received in the first 2 days Expanding to new job boards for posting and additional use of LinkedIn postings Reviewing MQs to determine if less restrictive requirements are possible, expanding candidate pool Updating Recruiting Policies and Practices Hiring Initiatives ❖Implementation of the I-9 Anywhere program allowing greater flexibility and ease of use for candidates ❖Dedicated Resource model allows larger departments to work with specific HR Team members 100% assigned to their recruitments ❖Expand outreach to new job boards for posting and increase presence on LinkedIn to attract a wider candidate pool ❖Rebuild partnerships with colleges and workforce organizations for job postings, job fairs and career fairs Separations 2020 - 2024 In years 2020 – 2022 separations exceeded hires Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Separations 1408 1799 1908 1481 1115* Avg/Mon 117 150 159 123 111 * YTD as of 10/24 HR Professional and Organization Development (POD) Team Leadership Launchpad Managers’ Retreat Coaching Departmental Organizational Structure Reviews Department Specific Challenges Training Leadership for Greater Retention Valuing Employees Celebrating County Service ❖New countywide Performance Management System to recognize employee contributions, support growth, and plan for success ❖Return of the Service Award Program ❖Develop an Exit Interview Process Thank you 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3423 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, and provide guidance. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director) Attachments:1. Head Start Update BOS October 2024 FINAL.pdf, 2. 1. 2024-25 Policy Council Roster 10.11.24.pdf, 3. 2. FY 2022-2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan 10.11.24.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Update on Head Start Programs and Oversight ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: Per Board Resolution No. 2023/274, the Board receives monthly updates on and provides guidance related to the activities of the Head Start program. This is the September 2024 update. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding and successful 2024-2029 grant implementation. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT: The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: (1)"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3423,Version:1 Families". CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1 October 22, 2024 Marla Stuart, MSW, PhD, EHSD Director and Head Start Executive Director​ Scott Thompson, Head Start Director, Community Services Bureau​ info@ehsd.cccounty.us | (925) 608 -4800 Early Childhood Education Program Update 2 Outline CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 •Childcare Center Services •Policy Council Activities •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 33 Placeholder – Insert CSB -specific photo here 3 •Childcare Center Services •Policy Council Activities •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 4 Enrollment CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 5 Attendance CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 6 Meals Per Day Line = Average Meals per Day of Operation Circles = Days of Operation CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 7 Teacher and Site Supervisor Vacancies Lines = Vacancy Rate CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 88 Placeholder – Insert CSB -specific photo here 8 •Childcare Center Services •Policy Council Activities •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 9 September Policy Council Activities CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/2024 •Annual Policy Council Orientation: September 21, 2024 •First Policy Council Meeting of the Newly Seated Members: September 24,2024 •Elected Policy Council Executive Team: •Chair: Norma Chayrez from Los Arboles •Vice Chair: Gabriela Gomar Sandoval of Marsh Creek •Secretary: Tulissa Miller, Past Head Start Parent •Parliamentarian: Janelle Lafrades, Past Head Start Parent •Heard the Desired Results Developmental Profile results for the 2023-24 Program Year. 2024-25 Policy Council Roster 1010 Placeholder – Insert CSB -specific photo here 10 •Childcare Center Services •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 11 Head Start CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 Total FY 2024 Budget - $20,356,394 FY 2024 Expenditures – $1,803,285 Budget Year Completed - 10% Actual Budget YTD Expenditures – 9% 12 Head Start Credit Card Expenditures CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 1313 •Childcare Center Services •Budget •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 14 Health and Safety Compliance Indicators with non- compliances over 10% in September 2024: 1. CSB Child Transition & Safety Monitoring: Classroom head count white board accurately reflects the number of children and staff currently in room. (1/2 = 50% non-compliance) CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 15 Unusual Incidents CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 16 FY 2022/2023 Single Audit CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 •Category of Finding: Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Costs Principles •Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance •Summary: In August 2022, the Head Start programs were inappropriately charged with costs related to the Pandemic Relief Payments (PSRP).These disallowed costs have been corrected in the January 2024 Head Start drawdown. •Received by Finance Committee: June 3, 2024 •Status of Correction: Completed before audit conclusion FY 2022-2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan 1717 •Childcare Center Services •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 18 Head Start Performance Standards Update Program Instruction ACF-OHS-PI-24-05 issued: August 21, 2024 Subject: Final Rule on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming Full analysis is in progress. CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 1919 •Childcare Center Services •Budget​ •Monitoring​ •Region IX Communication​ •Recommendation​ 20 Recommendation CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance. CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 10/22/24 2024-2025 HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL MEMBERS Site Representatives Ambrose - Maria Sanchez Balboa - Sinthia Montano, Yessica Calderon Gonzalez Bayo Vista - Michelly Mendanha Crescent Park- Raquel Magana George Miller Concord - Vilma Linares Amaya, Yesica Hernandez, Alexia Arpero George Miller III- Maria Garcia, Courtney Sanders Lavonia Allen - Diana Nunez Ocaranza Los Arboles - Norma Chayrez Los Nogales -Iris Romero Marsh Creek - Gabriela Gomar Sandoval Riverview - Kimberly Nieve Verde - Vacant Aspiranet - Vacant Crossroads - Nathalia Hernandez Tiny Toes- Vacant Kinder Care - Shanell Murphy Community Representatives Karent Coleman, Economic Opportunity Council Deanna Carmona First 5 Amy Mockoski, Contra Costa County Library Past Parents Erika Garcia, Janelle Lafrades Tuliisa Miller 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3424 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed File created:In control:7/25/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:CONSIDER accepting reports on Guaranteed Income from the Employment and Human Services Director and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition, and provide direction. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director) Attachments:1. EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation 10222024 v5.pdf, 2. CCC EHSD Options to Strengthen the Safety Net 10222024 v2.pdf, 3. CA Public Sector GI Pilots v2.pdf, 4. CC GI Coalition Presentation 10.22.24_.pdf, 5. FINAL_Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa_BOS Report_COMPLETE_10.16.2024.pdf, 6. Correspondence Received.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:CONSIDER reports from the Employment and Human Services Director and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition and PROVIDE direction. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: CONSIDER accepting reports from the Employment and Human Services Director and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition and PROVIDE direction. FISCAL IMPACT: Should the Board approve any recommendations, the fiscal impact will be as recommended and approved. BACKGROUND: On August 15, 2023 (D.4), the Employment & Human Services Department made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors titled “Universal Basic Income and Guaranteed Income Pilots”. The Board accepted the report and directed staff to seek income waivers for Guaranteed Income Pilot payment for individuals residing in Contra Costa County and applying for CalFresh. On April 22, 2024 (D.1), the Board conducted a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra Costa County and Special District Budgets. During this hearing, the Measure X Community Advisory Board (MXCAB) recommended guaranteed income pilots as a funding priority. The Board directed that the Employment and Human Services Department and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition report back CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3424,Version:1 to the Board as follows: Answer the following questions about Guaranteed Income Pilots: 1.How do we use these limited resources to serve the most people? 2.What is or should be the role of required or optional supportive services? 3.What is the evidence of long-term outcomes 4.What about the benefits cliff (abrupt ending of a safety net benefit)? Present a Plan to potentially allocate $5m for a Measure X Funded Guaranteed Income Pilot, including the following: 1.Intended population(s) 2.Expected outcomes 3.How much in stipends for how long 4.Overhead costs 5.Evaluation 6.Opportunities for matching (non-governmental) funding The Employment and Human Services Department and the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition are jointly presenting this item. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the presentation not be considered by the Board of Supervisors, the Board will not receive a report on Guaranteed Income as requested. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT: This action relates to the third of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card”, (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient." CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 1 October 22, 2024 Marla Stuart, MSW PhD, Director info@ehsd.cccounty.us | (925) 608-4800 Guaranteed Income – Part 2 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 2 Outline 1.Prior Board Actions •August 15, 2023 •April 22, 2024 2. The American Safety Net •Programs •Funding •Outcomes •Participation •Challenges 3.CCC Safety Net Participation •Medi-Cal •CalFresh •CalWORKs 4.Guaranteed Income •Outcomes •CA Public Sector Participation 5. Policy Options •Enrollment Support •GI Pilot Criteria •MX Subsidy 6. Appendices •Bibliography •Contributors CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 3 Prior Board Action CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 3 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 4 August 15, 2023 Presentation 1.Nationally (100+) 2.California (45) 3.4 CCC Initiatives UBI Features 1.Periodic 2.Cash 3.Universal 4.Individual 5.Unconditional GI Pilots 1.Ongoing income 2.Education | Employment 3.Basic Needs 4.Health 5.Food Security Expected Outcomes Board approved Guaranteed Income Waivers for Public Assistance joining 9 other counties Action UBI – Universal Basic Income CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 5 April 22, 2024 FY24/25 Budget Hearing Answer Questions about Guaranteed Income EHSD CCGIC 1.How do we use these limited resources to serve the most people? ✓ ✓ 2.What is or should be the role of required or optional supportive services? ✓ ✓ 3.What is the evidence of long-term outcomes? ✓ ✓ 4.What about the benefits cliff (abrupt ending of a safety net benefit)? ✓ Present a Plan to potentially allocate $5m for a MX Funded GI Pilot Criteria Details 1.Intended population(s) ✓ ✓ 2.Expected outcomes ✓ ✓ 3.How much in stipends for how long ✓ 4.Overhead costs ✓ 5.Evaluation ✓ ✓ 6.Opportunities for matching (non-governmental) funding ✓ CCGIC = Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 6 The American Safety Net CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 6 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 7 Decades of National Solutions to Poverty DECADE SOCIAL POLICY THEME PROGRAMS TAX CREDITS UB I Ca s h Fo o d Me d i c a l Ed u c a t i o n En e r g y Se r v i c e s Jo b T r a i n i n g Ho u s i n g GI NI T EI T C CT C 1790s ✓ 1890s ✓ 1930s The New Deal (Roosevelt)✓✓✓✓ 1940s Fair Deal (Truman)✓ 1960s War on Poverty (Johnson)✓✓✓✓✓✓✓ 1970s Family Assistance Plan (Nixon)✓✓✓✓✓✓ 1980s Reaganomics (Reagan)✓✓ 1990s Welfare Reform (Clinton)✓✓✓ 2010s The Affordable Care Act (Obama)✓✓✓✓ 2020s Build Back Better (Biden) ✓✓✓ ✓ = major legislation, black passed, grey introduced but not passed; UBI – Universal Basic Income; GI = Guaranteed Income; NIT = Negative Income Tax; EITC = Earned Income Tax Credit; CTC = Child Tax Credit CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 8 Major Safety Net Programs CATEGORY PROGRAMS EHSD Administered, Administered by another county Department, Not administered by county FUNDING SOURCE FEDERAL + STATE COUNTY GF Cash Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) General Assistance (EHSD) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, aka TANF, aka CalWORKs (EHSD)  $0 $142,592,495 $4,088,706 $4,733,065 Food School nutrition programs Supplemental Nutrition Program, aka SNAP, aka CalFresh (EHSD)  Women, Infants and Children, aka WIC (HSD) $300,430,549 $6,284,562 Medical Medicare Medicaid, aka Medi-Cal (EHSD)  In Home Supportive Services (EHSD) $1,341,377,154 $82,041,500 $0 $675,081 Education Head Start and various state-funded Early Childhood Education programs (EHSD) K-12 Public Education Pell Grants $94,730,420 $0 Energy Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, aka LIHEAP (EHSD)$3,534,567 $0 Services Welfare to Work, part of CalWORKs (EHSD) See CalWORKs above Job Training Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, aka WIOA (EHSD) Welfare to Work, part of CalWORKs (EHSD)  $12,899,635 See CalWORKs above $0 Housing Housing programs for recipients of CalWORKs, foster care, adult protective services (EHSD)  Other housing programs (HSD, DCD, Housing Authority)$9,274,715 $0 TOTAL $1,986,881,035 $15,781,414 (<1%)  Programs described on slides 19-21, 29-30. Federal + State + County = total cost of programs inclusive of administrative costs and benefits to recipients. CalFresh in cludes Public Assistance (part of CalWORKs) and Non-Assistance benefits. The CalFresh $6,284,562 county share is an overmatch because the State does not sufficiently fund CalFresh administration. EHSD Medi-Cal administrative allocation is $71,722, 634. $1,269,654,520 is the projected cost of providing Medi-Cal services to CCC recipients in 2024-2025 from Medi-Cal November 2023 Local Assistance Estimate for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, California Department of Health Care Services. Medi-Cal County county cost of $0 from FY24-25 Contra Costa Health slide presentation, slide 14. GF = County General Fund. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 9 The Safety Net Is Effective Census.gov, Historical Poverty Tables 1959 – 2022 (Ref #13) CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 10 And long-term outcomes do improve SNAP 1.Lower risk of heart disease and obesity among adults who had access to SNAP as children (Ref #3) 2.Greater medication adherence among older SNAP participants (Ref #3) 3.And, for women, an increase in economic self-sufficiency (Ref #5) Medicaid 1.Among African American children, Medicaid eligibility during early childhood reduced mortality rates in their later teenage years by 13- 20%. (Ref #9) 2.Children eligible for Medicaid for more of their childhood earn more as adults and are likelier to attend and complete college. (Ref #9) 3.Although beneficiaries typically have low incomes, they are much less likely to have trouble paying for care out of pocket or to have financial problems due to medical costs, than people with private coverage or those who are uninsured. (Ref #9) Head Start 1.Early Head Start children have greater access to health care, are more likely to receive timely immunizations and less likely to be hospitalized for accident or injury. (Ref #12 ) 2.Greater cognitive development and better social skills are exhibited by Early Head Start children. (Ref #12) 3.Head Start children are 93% less likely to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care than those with no early education services. (Ref #12) Cited References on Slide 33 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 11 Local data suggests positive outcomes California Department of Social Services (CDSS) California Outcomes and Accountability Review (CalOAR) Dashboard 7.11.2024 – Wage Progression. Median post-exit earnings of CalWORKs Recipients CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 12 Most eligible receive some benefits “How Many People Participate in the Social Safety Net?” Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), Department of Health and Human Services, Data Point – January 20, 2023 (Ref #10) CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 13 But participation rates by program are low Urban Institute, Analysis of Transfers, Taxes and Income Security model applied to 2018 American Community Survey projected to 2022 (Ref #7). The potential benefit dollars are assessed for each program with 100% participation in that program and no changes in other program. CCDF = Child Care and Development Fund. LIHEAP = Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 14 46% 44% 41% 32% 29% 28% 28% Unemployment insurance TANF/Cash assistance SNAP Rental assistance SSDI Medicaid/CHIP SSI Many experience challenges applying Urban Institute well-Being and Basic Needs Survey, December 2021 (Ref #11). PA = Public Assistance; SSI = Supplemental Security Income; CHIP = Children’s Health Insurance Program; SSDI = Social Security Disability Insurance, TANF = Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Difficulties include figuring out eligibility, providing required documentation and paperwork, and getting benefits as soon as needed. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 15 35% 27% 23% 49% 40% 32% Hispanic/Latinx White Black/African American Share reporting enrollment difficulties in SNAP Share reporting enrollment difficulties in Medicaid/CHIP Challenges disparate by Ethnicity/Race Urban Institute Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey, December 2021 (Ref #11). SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program = CalFresh; Medicaid = Medi-Cal; CHIP = Children’s Health Insurance Program. Difficulties include figuring out eligibility, providing required documentation or paperwork, or not getting benefits as soon as needed. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 16 One cause of challenges may be employment Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysis of 2019 current population survey annual social and economic supplemental data (GAO-21-45) (Ref #14). Medi-Caid in California is Medi-Cal. SNAP in California is CalFresh. Percent of wage-earning adults enrolled in Medicaid and/or living in a household that participated in SNAP in 2018. Medicaid SNAP CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 17 Locally, challenges likely result in denials CalSAWS, and eXemplar reports CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal Applications March 2024 – August 2024 (6 months) Average Denial Rate for all programs: 46% DENIAL REASONS #% Possible Challenges (15,433 | 55%) Failed to complete application process 11,131 40% Missed interview 4,302 15% Not eligible (10,069 | 36%) No eligible household member 6,751 24% Over income 3,318 12% Other 2,557 9% Total denials in 6 months 28,059 100% CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 18 CCC Safety Net Participation CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 18 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 19 CalWIN and CalSAWS Applications (households) Medi-CalCalWORKsCalFreshMedi-Cal CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 20 CalWIN and CalSAWS Recipients (Individuals) CalWORKs CalFresh Medi-Cal CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 21 FY24-25 Value of Benefits CalSAWS for CalWORKs and CalFresh; MC Medi-Cal November 2023 Local Assistance Estimate for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025, California Department of Health Care Services. CalWORKs $101,917,755 CalFresh $239,946,312 Medi-Cal ~$1,341,377,154 Total ~ $1,683,241,221 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 22 Guaranteed Income CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 22 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 23 GI Pilots Outcomes to Date Short Term Long Term 1.Income volatility reduced, better able to cover unexpected expenses (Ref #2,4) 2.Positive effects on educational attainment (Ref #2,15) 3.Improved physical and mental health, brain development in children, and access to medical care (Ref #1,2,4) 4.Increased financial resilience (Ref #2) 5.Decreased anxiety and stress (Ref #2) 6.Feeling less isolated from others (Ref #15) 7.Spending more time with family (Ref #4,15) The report card on guaranteed income is still incomplete. Full effects of the cash transfers on the recipients might not be clear for years. (Ref #8) CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 24 Summary of California Public Sector GI Pilots Detailed Information Provided in Attachment Jurisdictions 13 City (9 unique) 15 County (8 unique) 7 State (9 counties, 1 statewide) Public Funding Sources 10 City -- 4 with private and 7 include ARPA 9 County -- 7 with private) 7 State -- 7 with private) Populations 16 Parents with dependent children or pregnant 8 Current or former foster youth 5 Specific geographic location (zip codes or cities) 4 Unhoused or at risk of 3 Age criteria (teen, young adult, older adult) 1 CalWORKs recipients 1 Negatively impacted by COVID 1 Race/ethnicity specific 1 Justice-involved 1 Open child welfare case 1 Artists 1 Transgender 1 Medical condition (diabetes) Income Requirements 4 100% FPL 2 low or extremely low income 1 185% FPL 1 200% FPL 1 $41,000 1 30% AMI 1 50% AMI 1 100% AMI 1 Have 1 income earner in household Range of Number of Participants City 25 – 3,200 individuals County 50 – 2,000 individuals and 150-485 households State 150-650 individuals Funding Range City $45,000 to $38mil County $2mil to $12mil State $1.5mil to 5mil CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 25 Policy Options CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 25 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 26 1.Fund Public Assistance Enrollment Support • Board question: How do we leverage funding to serve the most people? • Option: Provide $100 incentives to CalWORKs recipients to complete renewals. • Problem: In the 12 months after enrolling in CalWORKs, an estimated 24% dis-enroll for failure to complete a renewal or income verification. Often, they then reapply. This is called churn. • Solution: Over three years, invest $2,000,130 in CalWORKs renewal completion stipends • Desired outcome: Over 3-year years, an estimated total of 6,612 CalWORKs renewals will be completed that otherwise would have not been. • Benefits that will be received by these individuals: Over three years, the total amount in retained benefits to CalWORKs households as a result of these 6,612 renewals is estimated to be $253,434,328. • Benefits to EHSD: A reduction of 6,612 CalWORKs renewals equates to approximately 6,612 hours of work (3.18 Social Services Program Assistant FTE) • Return on investment: For every $1 in MX funds investment, county residents will receive $127 in retained CalWORKs benefits. Incentivize CalWORKs continued enrollment Details in attachment. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 27 1.Fund Public Assistance Enrollmehport • Board question: How do we leverage funding to serve the most people? • Option: Partner with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to increase participation in CalWORKs and CalFresh. • Problem: There are many Contra Costa County individuals and families that are eligible for safety net services who are not engaged. For CalWORKs only 28% of those eligible are enrolled. For CalFresh only 65% of those eligible are enrolled. • Solution: Invest $3,000,000 in funding community-based organizations (CBOs) to support individuals and families in applying for and renewing CalWORKs and CalFresh. Support CBOs with monthly convenings to identify and solve problems, provide training, share information, etc. • Desired outcome: Over 3-year years, reach the California average participation rates (35% for CalWORKs and 68% for CalFresh) by enrolling ~1,494 new households to CalWORKS and ~11,385 new households to CalFresh. • Benefits that will be received by these individuals: Over 3 years, an increase of $125,196,468 in these new households. • Return on investment: For every $1 in MX funds investment, county residents will receive $42 in safety net benefits. Increase CalWORKs | CalFresh Enrollment Details in attachment. Costs to EHSD to process these applications will be reimbursed as the methodology for the CDSS allocation is based on caseload. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 28 Appendices CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 28 CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 29 Program Summaries: MC, CW Medi-Cal Eligibility •Income – disregards <= 138% FPL ($35,632 for a household of 3) Full scope health care for all enrollees •Outpatient •Emergency •Hospitalization •Maternity and newborn •Mental health and substance use ​ •Prescription medications •Physical and occupational therapy •Devices •Laboratory services •Dental Renewal Frequency •Annually Benefits for undocumented persons •Same This information summarizes these program characteristics for the large majority of recipients. Each of these programs has a large variety of exceptions that apply to a small number of cases. HH = Household. CalWORKs Eligibility •Income – disregards <- 130% FPL ($33,566 for a household of 3) •Dependent child ages 0-18 Cash Benefits •Cash (monthly max $1,175 for HH of 3) •CalFresh (monthly max of $768 for HH of 3) •Summer SunBucks for students in California schools ($120 for 3 summer months) •Restaurant Meal Program (RMP) ability to use EBT card for unhoused and seniors at 57 participating restaurants •Childcare (as many hours as needed at provider of choice including family, monthly average of $958) Full-scope Medi-Cal Supportive Services based on need •Housing supports (up to 16 days annually of hotel vouchers, up to 2 years and up to 100% of rent, moving expenses, furnishing , eviction prevention) •Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment •Home Visiting Services including up to $1,000 for material goods/lifetime •Diapers ($30/child/month/under 36mo old) •Transportation up to $100/month for bus pass or gas •Education ($500/semester for books and supplies, one-time $800 for computer with peripherals, internet $79/month for 2 years) •Employment (uniforms, union dues, tools, business license, car repairs, etc. with no maximum) •Referrals to STAND for addressing interpersonal violence (no limit) •Performance incentives ($50 for orientation, $350 for completing college, $75 to cure a sanction, etc.) •Low-interest automobile loan Renewal Frequency •Annual renewal and annual income verification – spaced every 6 month Benefits for undocumented persons •None CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 30 Program Summaries: CF, GA General Assistance Eligibility •No more than $500 in property with exception for first car valued no more than $4,500 and second car valued no more than $500 •No more than $50 •No regular income •Must exhaust all other resources first (e.g. RCA, see below) •No citizenship requirement Benefits •Cash (monthly max $375 if housing need, $158 if no housing need, duration based on disability) Supportive Services •Housing based on need and available resources (shelter, shared room, furniture) •Wrap around services based on need including job search, mental health and substance use treatment •Return to home – bus ticket to location with family members •SSD advocacy for individuals with 12+ months of disability Benefits for undocumented persons •State funded Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) -12 months of cash assistance for single adult refugees from date of entrance to the country -Monthly max $734 •State funded Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) -SSI equivalent for income-eligible non-citizens CalFresh Eligibility •Income – disregards <- 130% FPL ($33,566 for a household of 3) Cash Benefits •Cash for food (monthly max for HH of 3 = $768) •Summer SunBucks for students in California schools ($120 total for 3 summer months) •Restaurant Meal Program (RMP) ability to use EBT card for unhoused and seniors at 57 participating restaurants in CCC Employment & Training Services •Voluntary •Services and supports as needed including job readiness, resume writing, soft skills, job placement, employment support, transportation, licenses, union dues, supplies, shoes, etc. •Local providers: Rubicon, Opportunity Junction, and iFoster Renewal Frequency •Annual renewal and annual income verification (spaced every 6 months) •Renewal/income verification (one step) every 2 years for elderly and disable Benefits for undocumented persons •California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) •Criteria same as CalFresh for non-citizens ages 0-54 •Will expand to non-citizens aged 55 and older in October 2027. This information summarizes these program characteristics for the large majority of recipients. Each of these programs has a large variety of exceptions that apply to a small number of cases. HH = Household. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 31 Cited References 1.Baby’s First Years. Cash Support for Low-Income Families Impacts Infant Brain Activity. January 24, 2022. 2.Baker, A. C., PhD and Martin-West, S., PhD. Learning Agenda, Center for Guaranteed Income Research Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania. Date not specified. 3.Carlson, S., and Llobrera, J. SNAP Is Linked with Improved Health Outcomes and Lower Health Care Costs. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). December 14, 2022. 4.Childs, E., Heneghan, M., and Neighly, M. An Examination of Cash Transfers in the U.S. and Canada. Guaranteed Income Community of Practice/Economic Security Project. November 2022. 5.Cook, C., Norris, S., Sanchez, A., and Scavette, A. 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October 9, 2024. 2.California Department of Social Services Web Site. Guaranteed Income Pilot Program (ca.gov) 3.Clarkin, K. California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Guaranteed Income Pilot Program PowerPoint presentation delivered at Asset Funders Network webinar, Guaranteed Income: A Roadmap to Policy Solutions for California. April 26, 2023. 4.Gaarde, J., California Abundant Birth Project Senior Manager. August 28, 2024. 5.iFoster Web Site. Join California’s Guaranteed Income Project & Age Out With Money In Your Pocket. Accessed October 9, 2024. 6.San Francisco Human Services Agency. The City Launches New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Foster Youth (News Release). October 16, 2023. 7.United Way of California. Inland SoCal United Way Launches $10 Million Guaranteed Income Pilot (Press Release). January 25, 2024. 8.Wear, K. Guaranteed Income, McKinleyville’s pilot program aims to change lives with dignity. North Coast Journal. February 8, 2024. County Pilots 1.Anderson, C. How cash payments are helping Yolo County families reduce depression and improve childhoods. The Sacramento Bee. October 20, 2023. 2.Guaranteedincomesv.org. Guaranteed Income in Santa Clara. Accessed October 14, 2024. 3.County of San Mateo. A Lift for Life After Foster Care (Press Release). July 11, 2023. 4.County of Santa Clara. County of Santa Clara Expands Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program to Additional Vulnerable Populations (Press Release). August 15, 2023. References: Public Sector GI Pilots 5.County of Sonoma. Guaranteed income pilot program begins $500 monthly payments to 305 Sonoma County families (Press Release). February 22, 2023. 6.Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Jewish Family Service Releases Vital Data Related to Economic Security and Mobility (Press Release). February 12, 2024. 7.Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Economic Mobility & Opportunity Division. 2024 Programs Report. August 2024. 8.Joint Venture Silicon Valley/Institute for Regional Studies. Modeling Guaranteed Basic Income & Household Income Adequacy in Santa Clara County. October 2023. 9.Kim, B-K. E. PhD, Castro, A., PhD, West, S., PhD, Tandon, N., MPhil, Ho, L., BA, Nguyen, V.T. MPH, Sharif, K., MSSP. The American Guaranteed Income Studies: City of Lost Angeles BIG: LEAP. Center for Guaranteed Income Research, Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania. July 2024. 10.L.A. County. LA County to Expand Breathe Guaranteed Income Program, Chief Executive Office. August 8, 2024. 11.Lewis, K. Los Angeles County Announces Major Milestone in Guaranteed Income Program, LA County Chief Executive Office. August 30, 2022. 12.Love, M. Assistant Agency Director, Alameda County Social Services Agency. Net Growth Movement Guaranteed Income Pilot, Presentation to Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Social Services Committee. March 25, 2024. 13.Popescu, R. San Diego County researchers gave out cash to low-income people. Here’s what they learned, San Diego Union-Tribune. August 16, 2024. 14.Sacramento County web site, Department of Child, Family and Adult Services. Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP). And FFESP.org. As of October 2024. 15.Stanford Basic Income Lab. The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard. As of October 1, 2024. 16.Yolo County. Yolo County Basic Income Program Encourages Growth and Self-Determination for Vulnerable Families (Press Release). March 25, 2022. City Pilots 1.Bradshaw, K. Mountain View council greenlights basic income pilot program, Mountain View Voice. February 23, 2022. 2.City Council of West Hollywood. City Council Consent Calendar. May 16, 2022. 3.City of Alameda. RFP for Implementing Partner for Guaranteed Income Pilot. August 8, 2022. 4.City of El Monte. Guaranteed Income Program – Program Materials. March 27, 2023. 5.City of Long Beach. Long Beach Pledge – Guaranteed Income Pilot Application Now Open (Press Release). November 18, 2022. 6.City of Mountain View. Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program – “Elevate MV,” City of Mountain View Council Report. February 22, 2022. 7.Forward Platform. City of Pomona Household Universal Grants Pilot Program. As of July 8, 2024. 8.Long Beach Pledge.org. 9.Orona, J. El Monte guaranteed basic income pilot program shows signs of success, Basic Income Today. March 26, 2024. 10.riseupalameda.org. City of Alameda Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. Accessed October 14, 2024. 11.SF.Gov News. San Francisco launches new guaranteed income program for trans community. November 16, 2022. 12.SF.Gov. Mayor London Breed Announces the Launch of the Trust Youth Initiative. March 22, 2023. 13.Stanford Basic Income Lab. The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard. As of October 1, 2024. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 33 Additional Useful References 1.Aizer, A., Hoynes, H. and Llerias, A. Children and the US Social Safety Net: Balancing Disincentives for Adults and Benefits for Children. Journal of Economic Perspectives, Spring 2022. Children and the US Social Safety Net: Balancing Disincentives for Adults and Benefits for Children (aeaweb.org) 2.Anderson, A. and Kimberlin, S. Understanding Guaranteed Income & Safety Net Support for Californians, California Budget & Policy Center. October 2021. 3.Anderson, A. and Kimberlin. S. Implementing Guaranteed Income Through Cash and a Strong Safety Net. March 2022. 4.Anderson, A., Kitson, K., Pryor, L., Ramos-Yamamoto, A. and Saucedo, M. California’s Poverty Rate Soars to Alarmingly High Levels in 2023, California Budget & Policy Center. September 2024. 5.Besharov, D. J., Burkhauser, R.V., Call, D.M., Capretta, J. C., Corinth, K.C., Corrigan, M., Daly, M.C., Doar, R., Haskins, R., Meyer, B.D., Olsen, E.O., Rachidi, A., Stevens, K.B. and Sykes, R. A Safety Net That Works, Improving Federal Programs for Low-Income Americans. American Enterprise Institute. 2017. A Safety Net That Works: Improving Federal Programs for Low-Income Americans | American Enterprise Institute - AEI 6.Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Examining the Safety Net. Testimony of Robert Greenstein, President, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Before the Human Resources Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 3, 2015. Examining the Safety Net | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (cbpp.org) 7.Cohen, R.M. The federal government’s new plan to (maybe) give renters straight cash. A bold experiment to help tenants is advancing. Vox. June 13, 2024. 8.Executive Office of the President of the United States. Study to Identify Methods to Assess Equity: Report to the President. July 2021. 9.Executive Office of the President of the United States. "Tackling the Time Tax: How the Federal Government Is Reducing Burdens to Accessing Critical Benefits and Services." July 2023. 11.Jefferson, A., Juras, R., Kappil, T., Thomas, H., and Yang, H. Data Analysis Plan, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Evaluations. Abt Associates in partnership with Center for Guaranteed Income Research, University of Pennsylvania. November 16, 2023. 12.Kendall, M. The feds want to study giving cash to renters. Will Californians be included? CalMatters. March 22, 2024. 13.Moffitt, R.A. and Ziliak, J.P., Edited by McFarlane, M. Making the U.S. Safety Net More Responsive to Economic Downturns. Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin – Madison. April 2021. Making the U.S. Safety Net More Responsive to Economic Downturns – INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON POVERTY – UW–Madison (wisc.edu) 14.Popham, L., and Silberman, S. New Study Finds Positive Impacts of Public Benefits on Older Adults’ Wellbeing and Food Insecurity. National Council on Aging (NCOA). August 20, 2021. 15.Stanford Basic Income Lab. Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard. Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard | The Stanford Basic Income Lab 16.Stanford Research, Center on Poverty and Inequality. Safety Net Use - Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality 17.The Center for Guaranteed Income Research, Social Policy & Practice. University of Pennsylvania. Center for Guaranteed Income Research (penncgir.org) 18.Urban Institute Web Site: Social Safety Net Research Area. Social safety net | Urban Institute 19.Unrath, M. Pushed Out by Paperwork: Why Eligible Californians Leave CalFresh. California Policy Lab, January 2021. 20.Walters, D. Once again, our state ranks first in poverty level. East Bay Times. September 13, 2024. CCC EHSD Guaranteed Income Presentation, 10/22/24, Slide 34 EHSD Contributors And all EHSD employees, who all contribute in one way or another, with excellent customer service and attention to diversity, to ensuring that all Contra Costa County households have access to resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. Tamina Alon Lloyd Amog Ann Barrett Erik Brown Angela Bullock-Hayes Maura Connell Lisa Epps Rosalyn Guillory Anita Luu Tracy Murray Patricia Perez Nanci Powers Luz Raygoza-Gonzalez John Rees Navdeep Singh Aisha Teal Erick Untal Angela Verarde Victoria Virgen Aging & Adult Services • Children & Family Services • Workforce Services • Community Services • Workforce Development Board Employment & Human Services partners with the community to deliver quality services to ensure access to resources that suppor t, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. 40 Douglas Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 • Phone: (925) 608-5000 • Fax (925) 313-9748 • www.ehsd.org Options to Strengthen the Safety Net Marla Stuart, MSW PhD, Director October 22, 2024 INTRODUCTION On April 22, 2024, the Board of Supervisors directed the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) to engage with community advocates to return to the Board with the following: Answer Questions related to the MX recommendation for Guaranteed Income 1. How do we use these limited resources to serve the most people? 2. What is or should be the role of required or optional supportive services? 3. What is the evidence of long-term outcomes? 4. What about the benefits cliff (abrupt ending of a safety net benefit)? Present a Plan to potentially allocate $5m for a MX Funded GI Pilot a. Intended population(s) b. Expected outcomes c. How much in stipends for how long d. Overhead costs e. Evaluation f. Opportunities for matching (non-governmental) funding These two options respond to Question #1 PURPOSE To serve the most county residents and receive a high return on investment, the Board of Supervisor could 1) fund a pilot to incentivize continued eligible enrollment in CalWORKs, and/or 2) fund a pilot to increase participation in safety net services. AMERICAN SAFETY NET The American Safety Net, driven primarily by federal legislation and funding, and supplemented by state regulation and funding, provides a number of programs to mitigate the negative impacts of poverty. These programs include the following: County Administered Safety Net Programs • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF, and CalWORKs in California) • Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP, and CalFresh in California) • Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Marla Stuart, Director Options to Strengthen the Safety Net Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department October 22, 2024, Page 2 • Head Start (and additional state funded child care) • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) • In Home Supportive Services • Various housing programs In California, these county-administered programs are largely funded by federal and state funds. For example, In FY24/25, the total benefits to Contra Costa County program recipients for CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal is projected to be approximately $1,683,241,221. This does not include the other safety net programs listed above. Nor does it include administrative allocations received by the county to administer these three programs. In FY24/25, the County share-of-cost for these three programs is $11,017,321. ($4,733,065 for CalWORKs, $6,284,526 for CalFresh, and $0 for Medi-Cal). Local Safety Net Programs Administered by Other Jurisdictions • K-12 public education • Pell grants • Social Security • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) PROBLEM STATEMENTS 1. Churn: On average, each month, safety net program recipients intentionally end their program participation for various reasons, including but not limited to moving out of the county, change in family composition, or increased income (for CalFresh, see blue bars in Chart 1 below). Over the first 12 months after enrollment, approximately 34% dis-enroll. However, when an income verification (every 6 months) or renewal (every 12 months) is due (for CalFresh, see orange bars below), an additional approximately 24% dis-enroll. The difference between the number of households dropping off at these six-month interviews (orange bar) and naturally dropping off monthly (blue bars) is likely related to churn -- households that are still eligible but for various reasons fail to complete their renewal and then reapply later. Churn is financially difficult for households that were, in fact, continuously eligible for benefits, and leads to unnecessary workload for EHSD. 2. Rescinds. When a household fails to complete an annual renewal or financial report by the due date, they are discontinued from the program. They can “rescind” the disenrollment by submitting their required documentation within 60 days after the due date. For EHSD, rescinds are processed like a renewal. But for the household, they have lost one or two months of benefits. 3. Under enrollment: There are many Contra Costa County households eligible for safety net services but not engaged. For CalWORKs it is estimated that only 28% of eligible households are enrolled, compared to 35% at the state-level and 18% nationally. For CalFresh it is estimated that only 65% of eligible households are enrolled compared to 68% at the state level and 56% nationally. Options to Strengthen the Safety Net Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department October 22, 2024, Page 3 Chart 1: Percent of CalFresh households that dis-enroll each month for 36 months after enrolling. Blue bars represent natural disenrollment. Orange bars represent high levels of disenrollment during reporting months (6 month income report and 12 month renewal) likely reflecting challenges in successfully submitting these report. Source: “Pushed out by paperwork: Why eligible Californians leave CalFresh (2021). OPTION 1: Fund a three year pilot to incentivize continued enrollment in CalWORKs Implement and evaluate a three-year pilot to provide a $100 renewal incentive to each CalWORKs household which successfully and timely completes the annual renewal. As described above, churn in program participation introduces financial difficulties for recipient households and increased workload for EHSD. This annual renewal completion incentive encourages CalWORKs households, the most economically impacted households in the county, to complete their annual renewal process. Total estimated cost for a three-year pilot is $2,000,275. Total return on investment is estimated as $126 in recipient household benefits for each $1 invested. Table 1: Option 1 Estimated Costs and Return on Investment Fiscal Year Aug 2024 Projected FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 1. Monthly Households 6,686 2. Plus estimated annual economy driven increase ~1,000 7,686 8,686 9,686 3. Plus annual Option 2 increase ~498 8,184 9,184 10,184 Options to Strengthen the Safety Net Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department October 22, 2024, Page 4 Table 1: CONTINUED Fiscal Year Aug 2024 Projected FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 4. Maximum estimated annual renewals due (66% due to natural 34% attrition; Row 3 x 66%) 5,401 6,061 6,721 5. Cost of $100 incentive for completed renewals (Row 4 x $100) $540,100 $606,100 $672,100 6. EHSD 10% administrative overhead (Row 5 x 10%) $54,010 $60,610 $67,210 7. Estimated total annual cost (Row 6 + Row 5) $594,110 $666,710 $739,310 8. Estimated number of renewals incentivized by this incentive (Row 3 x 24%) 1,964 2,204 2,444 9. Average monthly benefits as of October 2024* x 12 months with 4% COLA in FY26/27 and FY27/28. $36,732 $38,201 $39,729 10. Estimate total annual benefits retained due to incentive (Row 8 X Row 9) $72,141,648 $84,195,004 $97,097,676 11. Annual return on investment (Row 10 / Row 7) $121 $126 $131 *For a family of three, a typical monthly CalWORKs benefits as of October 2020 totals about $3,061 ($1,175 in cash, $768 in CalFresh, $30 in annualized SunBucks, $30 in diapers, $100 in transportation, and an unknown amount in medical services through Medi-Cal). See 10/22/24 BOS presentation Guaranteed Income Part 2, slide 29 for details. The largest number of CalWORKs dis-enrollments likely occurs within the first 12 months after enrollment. An estimated 34% naturally dis-enroll, approximately 24% churn, and approximately 42% successfully renew. This option, incentivizes all active CalWORKs families to renew, but the return on investment applies only to the 24% that would otherwise likely churn. OPTION 2: Fund a three-year pilot to increase participation in safety net services Through an RFP, EHSD proposes to contract with community-based organizations (CBOs) to support households in applying for, managing, and renewing CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and General Assistance. These CBOs will assist their communities with enrollment and case maintenance tasks that include but not limited to the following. Community members choosing to accept assistance from a CBO will sign a Release of Information (ROI) to authorize EHSD to communicate with the CBO on behalf of the community member. • Understand the benefits of these safety net programs • Encourage households to participate • Understand program rules and participation expectations • Gather documents required for applications and renewals • Submit application and renewal documents (online, mail, FAX, or at an office) • Join households on phone calls with EHSD • Understand and respond to correspondence received from EHSD • Communicate in the household’s language of choice. (The California Department of Social Services sends safety net program documents to households in the language of their choice. EHSD is also mandated to, and desires to, serve customers in their language of choice. EHSD uses Language Line for verbal interpretation. In 2023, EHSD used Language Line for 64,236 conversations in 67 languages. However, it can still be beneficial for households to speak to a trusted native speaker in Options to Strengthen the Safety Net Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department October 22, 2024, Page 5 their own community and have the opportunity to more fully ask questions, express concerns, and understand the responses. To support CBOs in these tasks, and to continually learn about barriers to program participation and implement improvements, EHSD will host monthly meetings with all contracted CBOs to identify and solve problems, provide training, share information, etc. Desired outcomes 1. Over 3-years, improve access to safety net programs by, at a minimum, reaching the California average participation rates of 35% for CalWORKs and 68% for CalFresh by enrolling ~1,494 more CalWORKs households and ~11,385 more CalFresh households. 2. Over 3 years, increase the annual amount of CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits provided directly to households $125,196,468. 3. Increase trust and collaboration between EHSD and residents and CBOs. 4. Increase EHSD understanding of resident barriers to applying for and maintaining enrollment in CalWORKs and CalFresh. Use this information to implement measures to continually improve access to services. Oversight To quantify achieved outcomes, EHSD will continuously monitor and evaluate program activities and outcomes. EHSD will also implement standard internal and contractor monitoring provisions and will provide annual reports to the Family & Human Services Committee and the Board of Supervisors. Return on Investment The ~1,494 new CalWORKs households will receive an anticipated annual $18,615,187 in CalWORKs benefits, and the ~11,385 new CalFresh households will receive an anticipated annual $44,297,611 in CalFresh benefits, for an anticipated annual total of $62,912,798 in new safety net benefits for our Contra Costa County households and local economy. If this is actualized as 33% the first year ($20,761,233), plus an additional 33% the second year ($41,522,447), and plus an additional 34% the third year ($62,912,798), the total return over three years of $125,196,468 for a return on investment of $41.73 for every $1 invested ($125,196,468 new benefits / $3,000,000 investment). Table 2: Option 2 Anticipated Costs and Return on Investment Line Item Amount 1. EHSD Overhead (10%) $300,000 2. CBO Overhead (20%) $540,000 3. CBO reimbursement per submission (goal = 1,493 new CW households and 11,385 new CF households for a total of 12,878 new households) $150 per approved new application $110 per approved renewal or income verification $75 per approved rescind $35 per any denial $2,160,000 4. Three Year Total cost $3,000,000 5. Three year total increase in benefits (see paragraph above) $125,196,468 6. Return on Investment $41.73 Summary of Known California Guaranteed Income Pilots by Jurisdiction (City, County, State) Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department 10/22/24, page 1, Blank cells indicate information unknown Public Private 1 City of Pomona Household Universal Grants Pilot Program (Pomona HUG) Pomona/Los Angeles $4.5 million 250 Resident of the city of Pomona at time of application, aged 18 years or older. Parent or legal guardian of a child under 4 years old at time of application. ARPA Funds UCLA research study of the pilot will be supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Applications opened June 17, 2024. Lottery July 10. Benefits counseling July 12 - August 6, 2024. First payments expected August 26, 2024. Payments for 18 months, followed by research study. 2 Elevate Mountain View Mountain View/Santa Clara $2 million 166 Mountain View residents without regard to immigration documentation and/or housing status. Households below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Must have at least one minor child or be pregnant. ARPA Funds and City General Non-Operating Fund Silicon Valley Community Foundation grant December 2022 - 2024. Final payments November 2024. Final report 2026, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Guaranteed Income Research. 3 Long Beach Pledge Long Beach/Los Angeles $2 million 250 Single-headed families with dependent children who live in 90813 zip code. Gross household income of 100% or less of the federal poverty level and have one income earner in the household. Long Beach Recovery Act (federal, state and county relief funds) N/A First payments May 2023. 12 months. Followed by independent research evaluation. 4 Long Beach Pledge - Second Cohort Long Beach/Los Angeles $1.2 million 200 Second cohort. Households with dependent children and gross household income of 100% or less of the federal poverty level. Residents in 90802, 90804, 90805, 90806 and 90810 zip codes. City of Long Beach Homelessness Emergency funding. N/A Application period open January 2024. Payments planned to begin Spring 2024. 5 Rise Up Alameda Alameda/Alameda $4.6 million 150 City residents age 18 or older. Household income at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). ARPA Funds - City of Alameda Application period closed September 2023. Research results will be available 2026. 6 West Hollywood Pilot for Guaranteed Income West Hollywood/Los Angeles $450,000 25 Adults over 50 years of age, housed or unhoused residents of West Hollywood, and living on $41,400 or less Los Angeles County Measure H Innovation funds for homelessness prevention ($337,500) Private donor ($112,500)August 2022 - January 2024. Report will be issued by University of Pennsylvania, Center for Guaranteed Income Research. 7 City of El Monte Guaranteed Basic Income Program El Monte/Los Angeles 125 Single female heads of household with no spouse present and dependents under the age of 18, with income at or below the federal poverty line. Impacted by COVID pandemic. ARPA Funds - City of El Monte N/A Applications due April 2023. Payments July 2023 - May 2024. Impact evaluation study by RAND Corporation and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. 8 Trust Youth Initiative San Francisco/San Francisco $4.5 million Young adults aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH): $2.0 million Google.org : $2.5 million in grants Program launched March 2023. Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago will lead the research and analysis. 9 Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) Los Angeles/Los Angeles $38 million 3,200 LA residents, age 18 or older with at least one dependent child younger than 18, or a student younger than 24, or pregnant. Income at or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Experienced COVID hardship. LA County ARPA funds and some of the Council Offices' Reimagining LA funds. N/A January 2022 - March 2023. Final Report issued July 2024: University of Pennsylvania, Center for Guaranteed Income Research. 10 Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (GIFT) San Francisco/San Francisco 55 Low-income transgender people Application period: November 15 - December 15, 2022. Program ended as of June 2024. City Pilots # Pilot Name City/County Amount Number of Participants Target Population Funding Sources Status Summary of Known California Guaranteed Income Pilots by Jurisdiction (City, County, State) Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department 10/22/24, page 2, Blank cells indicate information unknown Public Private 1 Yolo Family Poverty Reduction Program Yolo $2.3 million Approximately 55 families planned County CalWORKs recipients with children under age six or pregnant, enrolled in Housing Stability Program Yolo County - ARPA funds. Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) Grant. Sutter Health ($250,000). Sierra Health Foundation ($230,000). First 5 Yolo ($100,000). Kelly, Stuart, and Travis Foundations (($41,500) Launched April 2022, to run for 2 years. Evaluation to be conducted by UC Davis. 2 Breathe: LA County's Guaranteed Income Program Los Angeles $3.4 million 1,198 First cohort (1,000) Resident in a neighborhood identified as being at or below LA County's Area Median Income (AMI). In a single person household that falls at or below AMI or in a household with two or more persons that falls below 120% AMI. Have been negatively affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Second cohort (200) former LA County DCFS foster youth. Los Angeles County Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, First 5 LA, The California Endowment, The California Wellness Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and the Weingart Foundation. June 2022 - August 2025. Research study to be published by University of Pennsylvania, planned for 2027. 3 Breathe - Expansion Los Angeles 2,000 Foster youth between the ages of 18 and 21. Youth who are eligible for this new expansion will be notified by their Department of Children and Family Services social worker. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved this expansion of Breathe in August 2024. Scheduled to launch Fall 2024, run for 18 months. 4 Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) Sacramento 200 Black/African American, American Indian & Alaska Native (Native American) families with children between zero to five years old living in 95823, 95828, 95815, 95838 and 95821 zip codes. Under 200% FPL. County of Sacramento Department of Child, Family and Adult Services [via State Block Grant (SBG)/CDSS] Announced 3/14/24. Applications open 9/30/24 - 10/13/24. Partnering with United Way Capital Region. MEF Associates will partner with Sacramento for the evaluation. 5 Guaranteed Income Pilot - Former Foster Youth (2 pilots) Santa Clara $12 million total 72 first cohort. 50 second cohort. Former foster youth 2020 first cohort. 2023 second cohort. 6 Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot for Justice-Involved Individuals Santa Clara 100 Justice-Involved Individuals Estimated Fall 2024 7 GBI for Young Parents Santa Clara 100 Young Parents Estimated Winter 2024 8 GBI for Unhoused High School Students Santa Clara 75 Unhoused High School Students Estimated Summer 2024 9 Santa Clara provided Grant for Silicon Valley "Modeling" Study: Modeling Guaranteed Basic Income & Household Income Adequacy in Santa Clara County Santa Clara N/A Research modeled how Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs can help move families out of poverty and into economic security. Study was supported by a 2022-23 fiscal year inventory grant from the County of Santa Clara. Additional support from Silicon Valley Community Foundation. 2022-2023. Research Brief published October 2023 by Joint Venture Silicon Valley/Institute for Regional Studies. 10 Santa Clara participating in The Silicon Valley Guaranteed Income Project. Santa Clara 150 families Extremely low-income families in Santa Clara County experiencing or at risk of homelessness Supported by funding from private partners, including Google.org, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Sobrato Philanthropies. 2022-2024 11 NET Growth Movement Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth pilot program Alameda $2.8 million 67 participants (Potential cohort size: 85) Former Non-Minor Dependents who exited the foster system in 2022 or who would have exited in 2022. Alameda County Social Services budget Additional philanthropic funds raised for program: Hellman Foundation ($100,000); Walter & Elise Haas Foundation ($100,000); Wells Fargo Foundation ($40,000); Citibank ($5,000). Casey Family Programs has offered concrete support in the form of assistance to parenting participants and hosting support dinners. Stipends began February 2023; program ends December 2024. Evaluation by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. County Pilots #Pilot Name County Amount Number of Participants Target Population Funding Sources Status Santa Clara County has allocated a total of $12 million for four basic income pilot programs. In addition to ARPA funding, the county has invested more than $5 million from the General Fund; $3 million in state funding (with the support of State Senator Dave Cortese); $1 million from AB 109 funding and $1 million from Destination Home. Summary of Known California Guaranteed Income Pilots by Jurisdiction (City, County, State) Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department 10/22/24, page 3, Blank cells indicate information unknown 12 San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Transitional Age Foster Youth San Mateo $2 million 70 Current and former foster youth ages 18 - 22 Measure K Funds and pool of funds reserved for youth-focused services managed by County's Human Services Agency Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($100,000) Summary of Known California Guaranteed Income Pilots by Jurisdiction (City, County, State) Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department 10/22/24, page 4, Blank cells indicate information unknown Public Private 13 Pathway to Income Equity Sonoma $5.4 million 305 families Families with children under age 6 or pregnant, living on household incomes of 185% or less of the Federal Poverty Limit. Impacted by COVID pandemic. Sonoma County and cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg. More than 90 percent of the pilot project funding is from ARPA funds. Corazon Healdsburg and First 5 Sonoma County Payments began February 2023. 14 Family Income for Empowerment Program San Diego 408 families as of July 2024 Pilot is based on referrals from San Diego County Child and Family Well-Being Department and is not open to the public. Participants must earn 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level or less, have at least one child living with them, and be local. County partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Participant enrollments underway. August 2024: Initial data reported for March 2023 - July 2024. County Pilots #Pilot Name County Amount Number of Participants Target Population Funding Sources Status Summary of Known California Guaranteed Income Pilots by Jurisdiction (City, County, State) Contra Costa County Employment Human Services Department 10/22/24, page 5, Blank cells indicate information unknown Number of Target Population Status Public Private 1 Inland Southern California United Way Riverside, San Bernardino $5.0 million 650 Pregnant individuals, former foster youth State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. Launch announced January 25, 2024. 2 Abundant Birth Project Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco $5.0 million 425 Pregnant individuals State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. 51 enrollees in Contra Costa County as of September 2024. Enrollment goal of over 100 Contra Costa participants by early 2025. 3 iFoster Statewide $4.8 million 300 Former foster youth State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. Application period opened November 14, 2023; to close October 31, 2024. 4 Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles $3.7 million 150 Pregnant individuals with diabetes State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. 5 San Francisco Human Services Agency San Francisco $3.3 million 150 Former foster youth State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. Enrollment began week of October 16, 2023; with first payments to begin November 2023. 6 McKinleyville Community Collaborative Humboldt $2.3 million 150 Pregnant individuals State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. First payments January 2024. Final report to be completed in 2026. 7 Ventura County Human Services Agency Ventura County $1.5 million 150 Former foster youth State Funding - CDSS Required: matching funds of 50% of State award amount. Application period: October 16, 2023 - April 10, 2024. Enrollment & payments began October 2023. Monthly payments ongoing for 18 months from time of enrollment. Payments end October 2025. CDSS Funded Pilots #Pilot Name County Amount Funding Sources Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa  
 
 A Roadmap to Strengthen 
 Our County’s Safety Net Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition October 22, 2024 Report purpose •Provide members of the Board and the public with a grounded understanding of guaranteed income (GI) – how it works, what it achieves, and why it matters •Honor and reflect the experiences, ideas, and wisdom shared by residents, guaranteed income practitioners, GI participants, and other stakeholders •Inform the County’s policy and funding decisions as County and community stakeholders move forward to fund, envision, implement, and evaluate GI pilots Recommended Actions 1.Allocate $5.75 million from Measure X one- time funds 2.Focus on four populations •Youth transitioning out of foster care •Unhoused & unstably housed residents •Residents returning to the community after incarceration •Families with young children experiencing financial hardship 3.Establish that participants will receive up to $1,000/month for 18 months Recommended Actions (cont.) 5.Require that GI participants be Contra Costa residents & not enrolled in another publicly- funded pilot 6.Establish guidelines for RPF process to be jointly designed/executed through collaboration between EHSD and community partners to select pilot implementing organizations 7.Ensure that the County will obtain available State income exemptions 8.Join Counties for Guaranteed Income 9.Designate the BOS Equity Committee to oversee pilot implementation What is guaranteed income? •Defined population •Set amount of time •Often paid monthly •$300 - $1,800 •6 mos. to 3 years Direct and recurring payments •Participant chooses how to spend funds •No work/service requirements •Individual agency and choice Unrestricted & unconditional •GI layers onto other income •Earned income •Public benefits Supplements (not supplants) other income Guaranteed income, then and now 1960s: 
 Influenced by the National Welfare Rights Organization, Dr. King calls for guaranteed income as the most direct solution to poverty 2018 – 2024 Economic precarity Racial injustice Endemic poverty Global pandemic Rising income inequality Growing momentum for guaranteed income What are we seeing now? GI promotes agency, dignity, and flexibility Participants use GI funds to: ✓ meet basic needs (food, housing, health care) ✓ advance self-sufficiency & meet self-directed goals ✓ respond to urgent needs and emergencies Wraparound works: “No strings” doesn’t mean “no supports” This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC GI pilots show consistently positive outcomes •Improved health (physical, mental, emotional) •Stronger family relationships •Increased financial resilience •Better jobs •Safer living conditions •Greater access to educational opportunities •Breathing room to plan and save for the future ... by creating a stronger, more nimble safety net This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC What does the evidence show? Greater economic security and financial well-being Increased workforce participation Higher educational attainment and improved educational performance Increased public safety and lower public sector costs Generational impacts Sustained and stable housing Improved health Increased civic engagement and social belonging Elevated quality of life, including feelings of hope and agency Why do we need GI in Contra Costa? Rising inequality Deep disparities Health Wealth Justice Education Housing Jobs Top resident concerns Income volatility Housing burden Rising cost of living Note: Over the past several years, residents of all races, ethnicities, and from all BOS districts have emphasized the urgent need to explicitly address harms caused by racial/ethnic inequities and service gaps, whether through the African American Holistic Wellness Hub, establishment of ORESJ, guaranteed income, or other intentional solutions. Why is GI needed in Contra Costa? Housing costs are rising… From 2000 to 2020: •72% of extremely low-income households pay more than half their income on housing •The county’s median rent increased by 42% •The share of rent-burdened households grew from 41% to 50% during the same period Sources: CA Housing Partnership’s 2024 Affordable Housing Needs Report; Bay Area Equity Atlas •A majority (55%) of renter households of color in Contra Costa County are rent burdened. •Black renters are particularly impacted— nearly two-thirds (64%) of Black renter households are rent burdened. • Rent burden disproportionately impacts younger and older residents of Contra Costa. •High housing cost burdens increase the risk of housing instability and eviction. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND … creating extreme hardship, especially for households of color… Source: Bay Area Equity Atlas analysis of ACS data from IPUMS USA & Census Bureau, 2024 •Working full-time does not guarantee financial security •More than one-third of local workers do not make enough to afford their basic needs. •That figure increases to 50% for Black workers and 63% for Latino workers Source: Bay Area Equity Atlas This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA … and incomes are not keeping pace The timing is right for GI in Contra Costa •In January 2024, Supervisor Federal Glover stated his commitment to focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access during his final year on the Board •The new Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice is aligning County department priorities to address community needs through the lens of economic and racial equity •The Measure X Community Advisory Board has recommended for the past three years that the Board invest Measure X funds in GI pilots This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC GI pilots to date in Contra Costa County Project name & status Population Pilot Focus Amount & Duration Notes Abundant Birth Project (implementing) •8-27 weeks pregnant •Income below $132,360 •Risk factors for preterm birth $1,000/month
 12 months Contra Costa had highest number of applicants of any expansion site CoCo Go Big
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 (completed) •20 Antioch adult residents •10 Antioch former foster youth Adults: $400/month for 6 months Youth: $200/month for 6 months Resident-led and resident-designed pilot ELEVATE Concord Monument Impact (implementing) •120 low-income families $2,500 up-front stabilization payment + $500/month for 12 months City of Concord allocated $1.5 million in ARPA funds RYSE (implementing) 100 youth and young adults ages 16-26 experiencing a crisis that threatens their housing stability. Varying amounts, based on budgeting plan Direct Cash Transfer as Prevention (DCT-P) Pilot How can guaranteed income help? •Expands and strengthens the County’s social safety net •Advances and deepens the County’s commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community •Builds a more resilient and intergenerationally thriving county What will a County guaranteed income program accomplish in Contra Costa?
 Program goals include: ✓Contribute toward poverty alleviation, housing security, and mental health ✓Alleviate current financial hardship and economic volatility by providing an income floor for a sustained period of time ✓Increase financial assets and opportunities to build generational wealth ✓Promote pathways for mobility and resilience at the individual, family, and community level ✓Fill in gaps of existing public assistance programs Recommended priority populations •Youth transitioning out of foster care •Unhoused & unstably housed residents •Residents returning to the community after incarceration •Families with young children that are experiencing financial hardship Youth transitioning out of foster care are at very high risk
 •More than 1 in 4 former foster youth in CA reported experiencing at least one night of homelessness in the past two years •In Contra Costa, 15% of the 2,843 adults experiencing homelessness represented in the 2024 PIT Count were former foster youth •When youth age out, they are abruptly disconnected from services and supports This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Source: Courtney, et al., Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, 2020 How can guaranteed income help youth? •Guaranteed income is a bridge to help guide them toward greater financial security and, ultimately, greater self-sufficiency. •A period of 18 months is enough time to pursue an apprenticeship, finish college, or find housing. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY What can we learn from other pilots? •Participants in Santa Clara’s first cohort increased enrollment in school, increased engagement in full-time employment, and reduced their rent burden •Based on robust positive outcomes to date, Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and the State of Washington have launched or are considering launching pilots for this population This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Unhoused & unstably housed residents
 •Affordable and stable housing is associated with positive individual outcomes and numerous societal benefits •Homelessness creates significant negative health outcomes •During 2023, Contra Costa’s Continuum of Care served 9,632 households (14,002 individuals), reflecting a 28% increase from 2019 How can guaranteed income help prevent homelessness? In a statewide survey of 3,200 people experiencing homelessness, 70% of respondents said they could have avoided homelessness if they had an additional income of $300- $500 per month Source: Kushel, M., and University of California, San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, 2023 What can we learn from other pilots? •Pilots focused on unhoused and unstably housed residents are happening in Austin, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Somerville, and Vancouver •“Health Currency” pilot in Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz counties will support 1,100 households exiting rapid rehousing with monthly cash payments for 12 months. •Vancouver public sector cost savings: $405,000 over 12 months •Denver public sector cost savings: $589,214 over 12 months This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Residents returning to the community after incarceration •Returning individuals experience significant barriers to financial security, employment, and housing •This fuels a revolving door between poverty, homelessness, and incarceration •With gaps in work experience and education, formerly incarcerated individuals are often relegated to menial, dangerous work for predatory wages. •After incarceration, hourly and annual earnings decrease by 11% and 40%, respectively (Diekhoff, 2015) How can guaranteed income help? In 2022-2023, the State of California invested $52.5 million in one-time funding to develop the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) initiative, of which 30% can be used for unrestricted payments What can we learn from other pilots? Gainesville pilot results: • 43% reduction in financial-related probation violations •Increased financial stability, employment, and food security •Participants felt more secure and less stressed Santa Clara invested $4 million in a pilot for its reentry population, using AB 109 and ARPA funds Families with young children are experiencing financial hardship •Rising housing, childcare, and other costs of living significantly affect family stability and children’s well-being •Many families receive public benefits, but many who do not qualify for benefits still struggle to make ends meet •ALICE population: Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed Photo: Monument Impact How can guaranteed income help? Research has shown that a dual-generational approach to reducing poverty and increasing financial security helps both parents and children to thrive This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC What can we learn from other pilots & initiatives? Significant and varied benefits as a result of: •Expanded Child Tax Credit •Rx Kids •Baby bonds •Numerous GI pilots prioritizing families and pregnant mothers Budget model for GI implementation in Contra Costa PROGRAM COMPONENT, QUANTITY, DURATION COST Direct payments of $1,000/month to approximately 250 residents for 18 months $4,500,000 EHSD administration costs at approximately 10% (includes program oversight, RFP/grants management, evaluation, community engagement [including language access]) $500,000 Community-based organizations: staffing/administrative costs to plan, launch, and implement 3-4 different GI pilots over 18 months (3-4 organizations total) $750,000 TOTAL BUDGET $5,750,000 i Red ces po ert i Increases eq it i Ele ates racial j stice i Alle iates s ffering i Increases financial and food sec rit i B ilds health families and comm nities WHAT DOES WHAT DOES GUARANTEED INCOMEGUARANTEED INCOME MAKE POSSIBLE?MAKE POSSIBLE? COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BELONGING museum visits ENRICHMENsafe health d eam EN REPRENE R HIP resilienc ec i a ing COLLEGE eme genc f nd childcare c ea i i HRI INGHRIING HOPE b CONFIDENCE in ergenera ional hri ing PROMO ION PRE EN ION opportunit BRIGH ER F RE trust diversity AINABILI transportation accessibility s abili s abili breath g a i degaide f eed m CHANGE b d e fle ibilit in es ing in peopleinesing in people lo e jojo P ibili P ibili ci ic pride DIGNI ELLNE AGENC HOME “I am now convinced that the simplest approach will prove to be the most effective – the solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Appreciation •We thank the Board of Supervisors and EHSD for creating this opportunity for public learning and input about GI •We appreciate the members of the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Coalition, whose contributions as GI practitioners, advocates, and thought partners have been invaluable •Gratitude to the Y&H Soda Foundation for funding this report and local pilots Potential additional funding from AB 109 The Community Advisory Board (CAB) to the Community Corrections Partnership has recommended that $1 million from AB 109 reserves be allocated to fund a guaranteed income pilot for the reentry population in Contra Costa Funding is needed to pilot a Guaranteed Income program for justice-involved individuals. These additional resources provide basic needs assistance and offer opportunities toward greater economic security. Program design and service delivery would be procured through a competitive bidding process (RFP). AB 109 Specific Information ✓Formerly incarcerated people disproportionately face major financial hardship, including trouble finding jobs and housing. This cash can be used to find or keep stable housing, pay fines and fees to avoid reincarceration, invest in education, or anything people need to assist in reentry. ✓Benefits extend to the entire local economy as money is spent on neighboring businesses.This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC BIG!GOGOcoco October 22, 2024 Comment Studio’s Guaranteed Income Pilot CoCo Go BIG: Loren Dalbert, Program Manager Focus areas: Ideation & Design Implementation Documented Impacts Community-Driven Experiences Pilot ran in Antioch, CA from January to June 2024 CoCo Go BIGCommunity-driven guaranteed income pilot Pilot Ideation and Design Community-led initiative by Comment Studio members as participants and practitioners $50,000 allocated for community service projects, GI sprang up out of regular community discussion Focus on supporting 20 adult resident leaders and 10 transition age youth (TAY) Collaborative planning informed by immediate community needs, lived experience, and research Multi-generational input shaped pilot structure, implementation, and ongoing community space Pilot Implementation and Mechanics Payments of $400/month for adults, $200/month for TAY Distributed via debit cards through Community Financial Resources Addressed financial needs without complex administrative burden Challenges: public benefit restrictions, limited waivers, time constraints Enrollment of 30 participants; lean operational structure with optional supportive services and community space Documented Impacts from External Evaluation Majority of funds spent on: Financial well-being improved: 35% paid bills on time vs. 14% baseline Reduction in debt and increased savings for participants Mental health benefits: reduced financial stress and improved sense of control Housing (29%) Food (37%) Utilities (67%) Participant Experiences: Zoe Retired public worker having done everything right Resident leader Used funds for healthier groceries and personal savings Achieved financial relief and peace of mind Now a guaranteed income advocate 24-year-old, transition age youth living in transitional housing Used funds for job search, clothing, and food Financial stability helped reduce daily stress Established emergency savings Participant Experiences: Juan Participant Experiences: Jane Mother of three, resident leader, survived domestic violence, navigating complex trauma Guaranteed income provided safety and housing security Enabled debt repayment, healthier food purchases “Life-changing” impact on her and her children’s future Increased awareness of the GI pilot process, including limitations driven by civic engagement and policy Practitioner Experiences Stronger sense of belonging: increased empathy and involvement in the resident community Increased capacity for advocacy and opportunity Advocating for the well-being of peers of all ages and backgrounds despite differences Community-Driven Experiences Conclusion The CoCo Go BIG GI pilot showed real impacts on financial stability and well-being Community-led design was key to success Guaranteed income provided immediate relief and long-term hope for residents of Antioch Activated lifelong advocates and storytellers to change the narratives in our community Potential to scale as a transformative tool for social change ELEVATE Concord: Monument Impact’s Family Economic Equity Pilot Julia Quintero, Project Manager ELEVATE Concord: Monument Impact’s Family Economic Equity Pilot In partnership with the City of Concord 1.5M in ARPA funding supported this program Other fundraising partners: Latino Community Foundation, Y&H Soda and Community Financial Resources Financial Partner: UpTogether $500/month for 12 months + $2500 at the start to help stabilize 120 families Criteria: Single parents who are Concord residents Have at least one child under 12 years old Earns $55,000 or less annually ELEVATE Concord: Monument Impact’s Family Economic Equity Pilot MI saw the need through walk-ins at our Monument office, community members needed money for rent, food and other basic needs 50+ calls a week Developed through months of community outreach Focus groups with the Contra Costa GI Working Group Public comment from community members during City Council meetings ELEVATE Concord: Monument Impact’s Family Economic Equity Pilot Outreach and Application Process: Outreach conducted at various elementary schools and local markets in Concord Applications were done in person and all criteria documents were verified by MI Staff After selection, all participants attended an orientation session to learn more about the program and MI ELEVATE Concord: Two Year Evaluation To see the impacts of the program we are working with Dr. Rosa Maria Sternberg on a two (2) year evaluation, which includes qualitative and qualitative data collection Evaluating data on six (6) categories: Housing Stability, Finances, Education, Health, Time Spent with Family, Community Engagement Stress and Anxiety Surveys are sent quarterly and storytelling sessions are held at the start and end of the year ELEVATE Concord: Application DataMonument Impact’s Family Economic Equity Pilot Average Rent 73% $21,444 Live in 94520 Median Income $1,334* *Almost 46% of participants rent rooms On average, participants have 2 children Over 250 children 96% are mothers 4% are fathers On average, parents are 35 years old 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Housing WIC MediCal CalWORKs CalFresh SSI White - Latin American Other Two or more races 88% Latinx How has ELEVATE Concord helped you... I N V O L V E M E N T W I T H M I 6 8 % Education:Family Life Employment Mental Health 87% 58% 75% Paying rent Paying bills Buying Food Manage Finances Learning a New Skill Back to School 54% 34% 16% 66% Buying Medications :19% Pay for Childcare Activities for kids :16% :82% Spend more time with kids :39% Participate in family acitivies Ability to Change to better paying job Staying at current job Get a job 60%5% 2% Compared to the first quarter, ELEVATE Concord participants have seen a reduction in stress levels. Overall, most participants reported that ELEVATE met their expectations by providing them with assistance paying rent & bills, buying medication, & groceries. EVALUATION DATA FROM Q2-2024 June 2024 n =98 ELEVATE Concord: Evaluation Findings So Far 9% of survey responses said this money helped them avoid eviction 0 participants were evicted in comparison to the 14% in Q1 75.5% of participants have jobs compared to 69.9% in Q1 13.3% said ELEVATE Concord helped them find medical insurance MI is partnering with the county in Medi-Cal enrollment outreach Community Engagement 17 participants attended our Mentes Positivas en Accion Courses 5 participated in our Arts and Culture projects Slight decrease in reported stress levels ELEVATE Concord: Participant Stories BIG!GOGOcoco Thank you. Photo credits: Monument Impact, Creative Commons Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net by Dr. Rachel Rosekind October 22, 2024 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 16 RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT GUARANTEED INCOME IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ..................................................................................................... 19 WHAT IS GUARANTEED INCOME AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES? .................................................................................................................. 21 Core principles and practices of guaranteed income Guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity Prioritization, prevention, and promotion Breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty: The high costs of low incomes HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS AND CURRENT MOMENTUM ....................................................... 34 The origins and trajectory of political and public support Expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net THE POWER AND PROMISE OF GUARANTEED INCOME ........................................................ 46 A growing body of research documents the diverse benefits of guaranteed income Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard Key findings from pilot evaluations GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA ..................... 55 Guaranteed income in Contra Costa County Contra Costa County pilots Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot Monument Impact’s ELEVATE Concord pilot Sampling of publicly-funded pilots in California WHY DOES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NEED GUARANTEED INCOME? ................................... 65 Income inequality is a racial equity issue Income inequality has increased since the start of the pandemic Residents throughout Contra Costa County struggle with housing and living costs In Contra Costa County, working full-time does not guarantee financial security GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT DESIGN ................................................................................. 74 Design elements Baseline goals and values Intended outcomes Pilot administration and evaluation 3 Enhancing participant support and success through resource connections and services Ensuring a soft landing for participants RECOMMENDED PILOT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ..................................................................................................... 84 Population selection criteria and methodology Priority population recommendations Youth transitioning out of foster care Unhoused or unstably housed residents Individuals returning home after incarceration Families experiencing economic vulnerability FINANCIAL MODELING AND RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PILOTS ............................................................................................................................... 107 CONCLUSION AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................... 109 APPENDIX I: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES…………………………………………………………111 APPENDIX II: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN THE UNITED STATES…………………………………120 APPENDIX III: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CALIFORNIA…………………………………………….147 APPENDIX IV: BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESOURCES…………………………………………………………………161 4 Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa: A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net by Dr. Rachel Rosekind October 22, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the April 2024 County budget hearing, the Board asked the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) to work with the community to plan a public workshop on guaranteed income, which was subsequently scheduled for October 22, 2024. This report is intended to serve as a companion to that hearing. It is also a stand-alone resource to inspire County and community leaders and stakeholders to envision and act on this proven and innovative strategy to lift up local families and communities while addressing persistent economic and racial inequities. This report was commissioned by Ensuring Opportunity and prepared by Dr. Rachel Rosekind in response to growing interest from Contra Costa’s Board of Supervisors, County staff, community organizations, residents, and other stakeholders in exploring public investment in guaranteed income (GI) programs in Contra Costa. The purpose of the report is to compile and share the field’s best practices and emergent evidentiary base. It presents a roadmap and specific recommendations to help County and community leaders design, implement, and evaluate effective guaranteed income pilots in our County. It also provides extensive data on current and completed guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa, throughout California, and nationally. The report’s appendices provide information on guaranteed income pilots throughout the country and an extensive bibliography and resource list. Recommendations for action Based on a careful analysis of local needs, gaps, and opportunities, this report recommends that the Board of Supervisors approves eight specific actions to advance the implementation of publicly-funded guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa County: 1. Allocate $5.75 million in Measure X one-time funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide, using the following financial model: • $4.5 million for direct payments of $1,000/month for 18 months for approximately 250 residents countywide 5 • $500,000 to Employment & Human Services Department for program oversight, grants selection and management, pilot evaluation, and community engagement • $750,000 for community-based organizations to plan, launch, administer, and staff 3–4 guaranteed income pilots over 18 months 2. Prioritize the following four populations to participate in the pilots: youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or unstably housed, residents returning to the community after incarceration, and families with young children (ages 0–6) who are experiencing significant financial hardship. 3. Structure the pilots to provide pilot participants with up to $1,000 per month for 18 months, based on local needs and best practices. 4. Establish the following eligibility criteria: participants must be Contra Costa residents during the pilot, and they cannot concurrently participate in another guaranteed income program. 5. Create a process for County leaders and residents to collaborate on soliciting and selecting community organizations to implement the guaranteed income pilots. 6. Obtain available income exemptions from the State to ensure that pilot participants avoid financial harm to the greatest extent possible during their participation. 7. Join the Counties for Guaranteed Income (CGI) Coalition to access technical support and resources. 8. Designate the Board of Supervisors’ Equity Committee as the body to oversee and advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the new pilots. What is guaranteed income and how does it benefit individuals and communities? Guaranteed income is rooted in three simple ideas: that every human being has inherent dignity and worth; that every person deserves to have their basic needs met and the opportunity to thrive; and that unrestricted and unconditional income empowers people to decide how to meet these needs and how to leverage the funds to work best in their unique circumstances. As the name implies, guaranteed income (GI) provides a direct, stable, and flexible source of income for participants. It supplies an economic floor, via regular payments, for an individual or 6 family that reduces financial stressors and barriers, and thereby affords them the opportunity to make deliberate choices, gain breathing room, and move beyond surviving to prioritizing and thriving. Pilots are intentionally designed to support individuals and uplift populations that have experienced systemic harms and inequities and structural barriers to opportunity and prosperity. Pilots have focused specifically on Black mothers, foster youth, unhoused or unstably housed individuals and families, students, formerly incarcerated individuals, survivors of gender-based and domestic violence, and economically marginalized residents in certain zip codes or income thresholds. Guaranteed income is defined by the following core principles and practices: • Direct and recurring payments: Cash payments are distributed to a defined population for a set amount of time. Monthly payments typically range from $300–$1,800 for periods that can range from six months to three years. • Unrestricted: Participants are not restricted in their spending; they can use the funds to purchase items and pursue opportunities that they believe merit the investment. • Additive: Guaranteed income funds are intended to supplement, not supplant or diminish, other income, whether from employment or public benefits. • Unconditional: There are no work requirements or program/service participation requirements to receive the payments, although many pilot programs offer optional services and supports. A core commitment to individual agency, dignity, and flexibility has been key to guaranteed income’s success across distinct and diverse populations. While some participants may use the cash for car repairs, others pay down debt, start a business, or go back to school. Data consistently show that the majority of participants’ spending is being used to meet their basic needs, and that most people are using most of the funds to advance their self-sufficiency and meet their self-directed goals. This junction is where program goals and participant actions align beautifully, with guaranteed income serving as a bridge to meet baseline needs and forge a path forward. Guaranteed income is both a strategy to address acute problems, such as chronic hunger and severe housing cost burdens, and an intervention to redress crippling structural disadvantages and inequities, such as the well-documented racial wealth gap, that sustain disproportionate 7 harms and negative outcomes for residents of color and their children. By targeting support to disadvantaged and vulnerable populations and increasing opportunities for all community members to step into their potential, guaranteed income pilots are building exit ramps out of poverty and creating roads to opportunity. They are showing us what a society built on equitable resourcing and opportunities looks and feels like. A stable and steady source of income enables financially vulnerable residents to respond to urgent needs and ensure they can be met for a critical period of time. Data from numerous guaranteed income pilots show that a small amount of money can make all the difference between housing or no housing, safe environments or unsafe environments, preventive medical visits or emergency services, childcare or no childcare—and all of these factors directly affect one’s ability to find and sustain employment and a person’s overall quality of life. Pilot evaluations show consistently positive outcomes, from improved physical, mental, and emotional health and family relationships to increased financial resilience, better jobs, safer living conditions, and greater access to educational opportunities, for participants and their children. Guaranteed income pilots have generated a solid base of evidence that is strengthening the case for us to imagine a bigger, bolder safety net that builds individual and community health and sustains the hope of residents and their communities. Local successes are spurring deepened commitments, conversations, and investment at the state and federal levels. Guaranteed income is gaining momentum and generating evidence of success The concept of guaranteed income is inspiring long-overdue conversations about who deserves our public support and what collective responsibility we hold for building communities in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive and belong. These forms of narrative change and policy reframes are fundamental to the broader work of equity and repair and are inextricably related to the ways in which we conceive of and structure public benefits, determine eligibility for them, and build support for their implementation. In response to guaranteed income’s impact on housing, food security, and financial well-being, public benefits administrators are experimenting with integrating more direct cash into existing safety net programs, in recognition that this is often the most efficient and effective mechanism to provide individuals and families with the flexibility they need. Guaranteed income has been a topic of discussion and experimentation for many years. During the 1960s, the movement leaders of the National Welfare Rights Organization urged Dr. Martin 8 Luther King, Jr. to support GI as a crucial strategy for ending poverty, achieving racial equity, and promoting human dignity. In the past five years, it has become increasingly clear that endemic poverty, escalating income inequality, and pervasive economic precarity are fraying our social fabric and placing increasing strain on Americans of all backgrounds and ages. This same period has propelled renewed reckoning with historical legacies and persistent patterns of racial discrimination and oppression. These twinned issues and convergent policy domains have brought us full circle to the centrality of economic justice within the Civil Rights Movement and have propelled a surge of interest and investment in guaranteed income programs throughout California and nationwide. Researchers around the world have long been studying how guaranteed income promotes economic stability and overall health and well-being. They are evaluating how people are able to reduce debt, pay rent or mortgage on time, build savings, and gain employment as well as how guaranteed income impacts parenting and children’s educational achievement, mental and emotional health, goal-setting, and public services and sectors. The guaranteed income movement has leveraged these global successes to build a strong case for its relevance in the United States, particularly given stubbornly pervasive disparities in wealth accumulation and distribution and health outcomes. Today, more than 150 pilots have been implemented in 35 states. Over 59,000 people have benefited from guaranteed income nationwide; 12,000 of them are California residents. The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard provides data on pilots that collectively have served over 8,495 participants. This interactive tool is being used to document and track the implementation of pilots throughout the country. The preponderance of research confirms that most participants are primarily using their payments to pay for basic needs. This is not surprising, given the rising cost of living, lagging wages, and entrenched structural inequities that limit economic mobility. However, the data also show that guaranteed income is building people up in other ways—through self-care; educational advancement; and time off from work to attend an interview for a better job, chaperone a child’s school field trip, or volunteer in community. It is providing the gift of time, discernment, and opportunity, allowing people the freedom and flexibility to resist taking the first job that comes along and instead search for and find one better suited to provide stability and fulfillment. It is broadening access—access to excellence, education, equity, and economic thriving. Years of intensive pilot evaluations and research have yielded compelling convergent findings. Guaranteed income has proven to be effective in generating positive outcomes for individual residents, families, and whole communities in the following nine key arenas: 9 • Greater economic security and financial well-being • Increased workforce participation • Higher educational attainment and improved educational performance • Increased public safety and lower public sector costs • Generational impacts related to health, economic security, and education • Sustained and stable housing • Improved health, including physical, psychological, and emotional well-being • Increased civic engagement and social belonging • Elevated quality of life, including feelings of hope and agency The stabilizing effects of guaranteed income have evidentially produced immediate benefits that lead to foundational long-term gains, such as education and employment advancement, reduced housing insecurity and justice involvement, improved health, and increased asset- building. Guaranteed income is a key strategy to expand and strengthen Contra Costa’s safety net The growing GI movement has inspired several pilots in Contra Costa County. These smaller demonstration programs are bolstering our county’s safety net and lifting up community members. But there is an urgent need for more residents to benefit from this type of direct, flexible, and stable financial support. Escalating inequality and wealth disparities paint a stark picture of two different Contra Costa Counties, where some residents keep prospering and others never stop struggling. Over the past few years, Contra Costa residents have spoken up consistently in various forums about the rising costs of living and the increasing challenges of making ends meet. Many are living on the edge of an emergency, without a sufficient buffer to insulate them in times of unexpected crisis, let alone invest in their futures. Local data shows that many Contra Costa residents struggle to meet their basic needs, even when working full- time. Hardship is widespread across the county, and yet notable racial and ethnic disparities impact pathways to opportunity and signal deeper systemic barriers, harms, and gaps. County residents who attended the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group 2023 community forums and focus groups relayed that income volatility, housing burden, and 10 perennially rising costs of living exacted tolls on their health and their families and prevented them from making calculated financial decisions. This scenario is commonly expressed by the tens of thousands of pilot participants to date. Because guaranteed income provides a fixed and consistent amount of money each month, pilot participants have predictable cash flow with which to plan and budget. This novel context has opened doors to active goal-setting, savings opportunities, and much more. The recommendations for Contra Costa’s pilot design, goals, and intended outcomes utilize a targeted universalism lens—i.e., honoring that we all deserve abundant resources to help us lead healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous lives, but recognizing that we are all situated differently with regard to the opportunities to secure these resources. This conceptual and pragmatic framework uplifts shared values and aspirations and encourages us to actualize their universal attainment through strategic, equity-centered investments. Implementation of a publicly-funded guaranteed income program in our county is built upon the following universal goal: All Contra Costa residents should have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Many of our residents are struggling to get by, lacking sufficient and flexible financial resources to sustain themselves and their families and thereby being forced to hierarchize basic needs and navigate scarcity. This problem warrants a targeted response. Guaranteed income is a promising policy pathway for local governments to directly support and invest equitably in their residents so they can tap into more resources and opportunities. While this universal goal is ambitious, and cannot be fully achieved through a small-scale pilot, designing specific implementation strategies in its service moves us closer to universal realization. These commitments also embed an infrastructure of care and recognition of shared humanity into public policymaking and funding decisions, paving the way for transformative changes that fortify our county’s collective well-being and affirm its diversity. A county-funded guaranteed income program will strengthen our local safety net by amplifying and supplementing existing services and benefits. It will also advance and deepen the County’s commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community. The ripple effect of this support will impact the circumstances and trajectories of Contra Costa residents and communities far beyond those 250 households. It has the capacity to transform the futures of their children and grandchildren, protect their elders from harm, strengthen the fabric of their communities, and, cumulatively, build a more resilient, intergenerationally thriving, and inclusive county. 11 Given California’s implementation of a statewide pilot and the Legislature’s endorsement of guaranteed income as a strategy to address economic and social vulnerability, Contra Costa County has a unique and timely opportunity to influence state policy discussions and decision- making. This means that the investment of County funds will have a tangible, far-reaching, and lasting impact locally while simultaneously helping to build the evidentiary and advocacy basis for further expansion and scaling. This prospect entails shifting from a scarcity lens that focuses on the limited number of residents who can be supported through a $5.75 million investment, to regarding this pilot as a platform to institutionalize policy and build support for an abundance agenda, where everyone has access to ample resources and opportunities to build healthy futures and families. In this framework, guaranteed income is a critical strategy to instantiate and institutionalize a more equitable and inclusive vision of social welfare and intergenerational thriving. A flexible tool with wraparound supports Guaranteed income is proving to be a flexible and multi-dimensional tool to attain advanced education, support entrepreneurship, promote health, and strengthen families. It is helping people manage unplanned emergencies, moments of crisis, and destabilizing life transitions. It is working to preserve local diversity by addressing disparities head-on and supporting people from all backgrounds to live and thrive in their home communities. It is affording a baseline level of assistance that ensures residents do not have to forgo one basic need to meet another. It is an essential component of a visionary toolkit for building brighter, more equitable futures. Thoughtfully-designed pilots wrap opportunities for services and support around participants. In other words, “no strings” does not mean “no services.” Many pilots report in their quantitative data and participant stories that the addition of these optional resources boosts their uptake and effectiveness, providing compelling evidence that individual choice and agency matter and that people avail themselves of opportunities when aligned with their needs, goals, and capacities. Not only is supportive scaffolding a best practice to enhance participants’ self-sufficiency and connectedness, it also provides additional stability mechanisms that can help advance their goals long after the pilot ends. Moreover, many pilots offer proactive post-pilot support, connecting participants with continued services and resources, such as employment assistance, educational opportunities, and long-term housing programs, to ensure they sustain the progress and gains made during the pilot. Our goal is to position Contra Costa’s pilot participants to achieve lasting stability long after pilots conclude. 12 Guaranteed income is not a panacea; it is not a singular solution to any social ill or individual circumstance. Rather, it is a potent strategy and pointed tool within a larger vision of societal welfare that centers equity, prevention, and security. Its systems-level focus shifts the locus of attention and intervention from an individual’s actions to systemic obstacles and impacts. This is in line with two key tenets: (1) poverty is a systemic failure, not a personal one and (2) guaranteed income is not (nor is it intended to be) a silver bullet; its implementation should signal and be integrated with simultaneous (and often synergistic) efforts to improve other public systems and supports. Guaranteed income disrupts generational harms and lowers barriers to prosperity Economic insecurity is a pervasive agent of harm threaded through all life phases that manifests across generations—resulting in not just material deprivation but theft of human potential. A preponderance of research demonstrates the value and criticality of early intervention in promoting health and well-being and the present and future costs—both individual and societal—that accrue with childhood and neighborhood poverty. These related research areas—individual gains, generational effects, and societal detriment—furnish the basis for numerous GI pilots that center families and caregivers. They are also at the core of a larger movement to advance dual-generation policy design, systems reform, and outcomes evaluation. Research has documented that the residential zip code where an individual grows up is more predictive of social mobility and economic fate than any other national metric. Disinvestment in communities engenders diminished access to resources and supportive infrastructure, impacting the ability to succeed of the people growing up and living there and perpetuating generational disadvantages. Further, the notion of meritocracy and narratives of deservedness belie the reality of pervasive networks of social advantage alongside corrosive and interlocking systems of disadvantage. Socioeconomic status and neighborhood-level resourcing all too often fix destinies and preempt mobility; they also limit societal advancements. Guaranteed income is part of a broader pushback against entrenched and invisible narratives that limit our potential as individuals and our well-being as a community. The pandemic-era expanded federal Child Tax Credit (CTC)—essentially the largest guaranteed income pilot in history—kept 3.8 million children out of poverty and triggered the largest decline in child poverty on record, especially for Black and brown children. Although the federal government declined to continue this massively successful intervention, states have stepped up by expanding existing credits or creating new ones. In all states collectively, these credits 13 amount to a multibillion-dollar investment in children and dual-generational approaches to economic security. Baby bonds programs are another innovative and tractable upstream investment to promote healthier futures, build intergenerational assets and mobility, redress racial wealth disparities, and save public sector costs associated with diminished economic security and financial precarity. Even with two working parents, Contra Costa’s families are struggling; the high costs of housing, childcare, and other basic needs renders many of them financially strapped and chronically stressed. This pervasive insecurity has a spillover effect on their children’s lives, imperiling their physical health, academic success, and emotional well-being. An equitable and inclusive economy and society is one where all residents and their families—regardless of their race/ethnicity, nativity, gender, income, religion, neighborhood of residence, ability, or other characteristics—are able to participate and benefit from our collective prosperity and connect to what should be shared resources and assets. Guaranteed income is laying a powerful foundation and demonstrable springboard for meaningful and measurable change for individuals, families, and communities. Recommendations on pilot design, priority populations, eligibility criteria, and evaluation • Pilot design considerations: All guaranteed income pilots share a common commitment to prevention, harm reduction, and equity and seek to address the disproportionate impacts of racism, economic vulnerability, and social marginalization. However, no two pilots are identical, as each is designed to respond to local needs. Pilots vary in priority population, disbursement amount, duration, total budget, evaluation type, and administrative costs. Key design elements include program scale and scope, priority populations, program duration, payment amount, total budget, funding sources, participant outreach and recruitment, interaction with existing benefits programs, and additional services and supports provided to participants. • Program goals include contributing toward poverty alleviation, housing security, and mental health; alleviating current financial hardship and economic volatility by providing an income floor for a sustained period of time; promoting pathways for mobility and resilience at the individual, family, and community level to ensure diversity does not mean disparity in Contra Costa; increasing financial assets and opportunities to build generational wealth; and providing flexible resources that fill in the gaps of existing public assistance programs. 14 • Priority populations: Guaranteed income pilots are intentionally designed to address pronounced disparities in economic prosperity and wealth-building, the origins and effects of generational poverty, the lived realities and collateral consequences of racial discrimination, and the systemic under-resourcing of low-income communities and communities of color. Many pilots prioritize populations where small investments at critical life stages or thresholds, particularly those that are potentially destabilizing, can make large differences in promoting positive outcomes. Our extensive data analysis (see full report for details) aligns with this approach and grounds our recommendation that Contra Costa County pilots focus on the following four populations: 1. Youth transitioning out of foster care 2. Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed 3. Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recently recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for community members returning from incarceration; we strongly support that recommendation.) 4. Families with children ages 0–6 who are experiencing significant financial hardship. • Eligibility criteria: Participants must be Contra Costa residents and cannot be concurrently participating in another GI program. • Evaluating pilot outcomes: Pilot evaluations assess the individual outcomes and collective benefits derived from unrestricted, unconditional cash support. Evaluation costs vary depending on project scope, types of data collection, and other factors. Survey instruments capture data on participant- and family-level outcomes and assess both quantitative effects, e.g., impact on rent burden or ability to pay bills on time, as well as qualitative and nuanced outcomes, such as increased goal-setting and indicators of individual agency and family well-being. Our request is presented as part of a larger initiative to strengthen our social safety net. Accordingly, the evaluation should also identify strategies for policy and programmatic changes that can sustain and institutionalize some of the strongest benefits to residents evidenced through the pilot. Specifically, we hope that evaluation questions and results will help generate ways to expand accessibility and reduce barriers to public benefits and resources as well as 15 suggest opportunities to reimagine and widen our safety net. This expectation is in line with the recognition that while the number of residents who will be directly impacted by this pilot is relatively small compared to the number of those who would be eligible for it, the evaluation should have significant and sustained influence on future program design, policy decisions, and fiscal allocations. Conclusion This report, our guaranteed income pilot funding request, and our presentation to the Board acknowledge the importance of public assistance (as does the guaranteed income movement as a whole) while simultaneously exploring how and why our current public benefits landscape does not work for all and is not sufficient to meet the scale or scope of need. Building a stronger and wider 21st century safety net means addressing and redressing the harms inflicted by exclusionary practices and policies and acknowledging the high cost of contemporary living and the burdens it places on an increasing number of residents, particularly residents of color. Strengthening the safety net does not mean erasing or replacing it, but rather supplementing our current slate of benefits for those who are disproportionately impacted by economic insecurity, racial disparities, and other compounding vulnerabilities and expanding it to provide a boost and bridge to those who need it most. This reimagined social safety net creates a bolder, more inclusive, responsive, holistic, and realistic support system to promote thriving people and communities. With a wealth of local knowledge, available funding via Measure X, and demonstrated and growing community support, Contra Costa County is well positioned to expand the number, reach, and impact of local guaranteed income pilots. This will, in turn, increase positive economic and well-being outcomes for many more residents and families who are among the most vulnerable people living in our county—youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused, residents re-entering the community from incarceration, and families who are experiencing significant financial hardship. 16 Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa: A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW At the County’s annual budget hearing on April 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors heard significant public testimony, including from the Measure X Community Advisory Board leadership, requesting that the County invest funds to implement guaranteed income (GI) pilots as a key strategy to address persistent economic insecurity, disparities, and suffering in our community. On May 21, 2024, at the budget adoption, the Board directed the Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Director, Dr. Marla Stuart, to work with the community to plan a public workshop on guaranteed income to be held at a future Board meeting, with the goal of educating County Supervisors and the public on the definition and purpose of guaranteed income and how it could be implemented in Contra Costa. That workshop was subsequently scheduled for October 22, 2024. This report was prepared by Dr. Rachel Rosekind, PhD, to provide Board members and the public with baseline information about guaranteed income and help the County and community plot the path forward to envision, plan, and implement successful new guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. The report reflects Dr. Rosekind’s expertise in the field of guaranteed income, economic justice, and racial equity and her deep commitment to co-creating a county where all residents and communities can access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The report was commissioned by Ensuring Opportunity (an initiative of RCF Connects) and funding was generously provided by the Y&H Soda Foundation. In addition to the research and data analysis conducted by Dr. Rosekind, the benchmarks and recommendations contained in this report were informed by a broad variety of input gathered from local residents, guaranteed income practitioners and participants, and other stakeholders over the past two years, including: • The 300+ residents who participated in listening sessions and focus groups hosted by the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group and the 200+ residents who responded to an online survey • Foster youth who participated in focus groups with resident leaders, community-based organizations, and advocacy organizations who comprise the membership of the Collaborative Advocacy & Power Partnership cohort 17 • Members of the public who testified at Measure X Community Advisory Board meetings about the importance of expanding the number of guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa • Members of the Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership and advocates and practitioners who testified about the value of guaranteed income for formerly incarcerated individuals • Panelists who presented at the May 20, 2024, community webinar on guaranteed income, hosted by Ensuring Opportunity, including local guaranteed income pilot leaders and participants from the California Abundant Birth Project, Comment Studio, First 5 Contra Costa, Just Income, and Monument Impact • Conversations with GI pilot evaluators, implementers, participants, and researchers from across the Bay Area, California, and the nation, with the goal of gleaning best practices and recommendations to consider in Contra Costa Overview of report content This report begins by providing recommendations to the Board on the specific steps necessary to fund, plan, and implement guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. The subsequent section includes a foundational primer on guaranteed income, including core principles and practices; guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity; GI’s focus on prioritization, prevention, and promotion; and the value of guaranteed income and financial security in breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. The next section provides an overview of the historical precedents of guaranteed income; the origins and trajectory of political and public support; and the current momentum toward expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net. The following sections describe the guaranteed income landscape in Contra Costa, including information on current GI pilots; an overview of publicly-funded pilots in California; data on income inequality, racial/ethnic disproportionality, and high costs of living; and how this growing body of evidence can help to address the persistent economic and racial disparities that our County is committed to improving. 18 The final sections provide recommendations on pilot design, eligibility requirements, priority populations, and financial modeling for the County’s implementation of a guaranteed income program. The appendices contain a wealth of additional information, including profiles of several GI pilots, documentation on U.S. and California pilots, and an extensive bibliography and resources list. 19 RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA The following recommendations provide a rationale and roadmap for the County to implement publicly-funded guaranteed income pilots. As noted above, these recommendations incorporate best practices in the field as well as the ideas and aspirations of numerous residents and other stakeholders who provided valuable input, feedback, and inspiration. 1. Allocate $5.75 million in Measure X one-time funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide, including $4.5 million for direct payments to residents; $500,000 to cover administrative costs for EHSD to anchor the program, perform and coordinate community outreach, administer RFP/grants administration, and conduct evaluations; and $750,000 to support staffing and administrative costs for community partners to implement pilots and provide benefits counseling, stipends for survey completion and programming participation, and additional supports and services in alignment with their design and focus population. 2. Prioritize four specific populations of Contra Costa residents to participate in the guaranteed income pilots, based on local, state, and national data: a. Youth transitioning out of foster care b. Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed c. Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for community members returning from incarceration. We strongly support that recommendation.) d. Residents with children ages 0-6 (due to the proven importance of early intervention and emphasis of Measure X) who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. 3. Direct EHSD to structure the pilots to provide up to $1,000/month for 18 months, which has been shown to be a best practice to promote sustained outcomes. 4. Establish baseline eligibility criteria for residents to participate in a County-funded guaranteed income pilot. Participants: 20 a. Must be a Contra Costa resident, regardless of immigration and housing status b. Must maintain Contra Costa County residency throughout the pilot program c. Cannot concurrently participate in another guaranteed income program 5. Direct staff to collaborate with community stakeholders to create and implement an RFP process that includes community members who will provide input on design, review responses, inform the evaluation criteria and process, and assist with selection. 6. Direct staff to research and apply for income exemptions to be obtained from the State. 7. Direct the County Administrator to arrange for Contra Costa to officially join the Counties for Guaranteed Income (CGI) Coalition to enable staff to access technical support, expertise, and varied resources. Appoint a member of the Board of Supervisors (or their designee) to represent the County on this body. 8. Designate the Board of Supervisors Equity Committee as the body to oversee and advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these new guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. 21 WHAT IS GUARANTEED INCOME AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES? Core principles and practices of guaranteed income Guaranteed income is defined by the following core principles and practices: • Direct and recurring payments: Cash payments are distributed to a defined population for a set amount of time. Monthly payments typically range from $300–$1,800 for periods that can range from six months to three years. • Unrestricted: Participants are not restricted in their spending; they can use the funds to purchase items and pursue opportunities that they believe merit the investment. • Additive: Guaranteed income funds are intended to supplement, not supplant or diminish, other income, whether from employment or public benefits. • Unconditional: There are no work requirements or program/service participation requirements to receive the payments, although many pilot programs offer optional services and supports. Guaranteed income1 is distinguished from Universal Basic Income (UBI) by its targeted approach.2 Whereas a UBI provides an unconditional and unrestricted cash payment to everyone, GI adopts an equity-based lens that prioritizes people and populations historically excluded from social and economic well-being, most of whom continue to experience undue financial hardship. Pilots have focused specifically on Black mothers, foster youth, unhoused or unstably housed individuals and families, students, formerly incarcerated individuals, survivors of gender-based and domestic violence, and economically marginalized residents in certain zip codes or income thresholds. Guaranteed income is rooted in the simple idea that every human being deserves to have their basic needs met, no matter what, and that unrestricted and unconditional income empowers individuals and families to decide how to meet these needs and to leverage the additional funds to work best in their unique circumstances. This flexibility has been key to guaranteed 1 Guaranteed income is also often called guaranteed basic income. 2 The Alaska Permanent Fund and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Casino Experiment are two examples of universal programs, though the payments provided through each program are too small to qualify as a “universal basic income.” For more information on UBI, see Bidadanure, 2019; Hoynes & Rothstein, 2019; Universal Income Project, https://www.universalincome.org. 22 income’s success across distinct and diverse populations; in practice, whereas some people may use the cash for car repairs, others may pay down debt, start a business, or go back to school. The pervasive reality is that the majority of spending is going toward basic needs and that most people are using most of the money to advance their self-sufficiency and self- directed goals—as a bridge to get ahead, catch their breath, and forge a path forward. The concept of guaranteed income is simultaneously fostering long-overdue conversations about who deserves our public support,3 and what collective responsibility we hold for building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and belong.4 These forms of narrative change and policy reframes are fundamental to the broader work of equity and repair and intimately related to the ways in which we frame public benefits, determine eligibility for them, and build support for their implementation. powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) remind us that “Many of the most marginalized groups are also the least favored in the larger public imagination. Too often, the prevailing assumption is that the condition of that group lies with them rather than with society or the means by which benefits are distributed. For that reason, targeted programs for the elderly are more likely to be well-received and politically sustainable than targeted benefits for marginalized populations based on race or ethnicity. Means-tested programs are susceptible to the erosion of political will due to powerful and incorrect stereotypes as well as the averred unfairness of unequal benefit provision.” Guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity As the name implies, guaranteed income (GI) provides a direct, stable, and flexible source of income for participants. It supplies an economic floor, via regular payments, for an individual or 3 powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) make the point that, “We can see the distinction between popular support for strategies that target out-groups versus in-groups—particularly with corporations—when comparing federal social welfare spending versus corporate subsidies. For example, while $59 billion was spent on social welfare programs in 2014, $92 billion was spent on corporate subsidies. Social welfare programs were publicly and consistently attacked, while corporate tax credits were largely left out of any public spending debate. Similarly, popular housing subsidies that primarily benefit the upper-middle class and affluent, including the mortgage interest deduction, may cost the treasury hundreds of billions of dollars per year. In contrast, the federal government spends only a fraction of that amount (estimated at $46 billion per year) on affordable housing. Moreover, President Obama’s 2017 budget estimated that it would cost only $1 billion more a year over 10 years to completely eliminate homelessness in the US.” Citations embedded within the quoted passage can be found in the original source document. 4 The noted philosopher Michael Sandel (2020) writes that “the more we think of ourselves as self-made and self- sufficient, the harder it is to learn gratitude and humility. And without these sentiments, it is hard to care for the common good.” Guaranteed income is contributing to broader discussions about the side effects and casualties of unrealistic and unsupported notions of self-reliance that erode our collective commitments and sense of community. 23 family that reduces financial stressors and barriers, and thereby affords the opportunity to make deliberate choices, attain breathing room, and move beyond surviving to thriving. Guaranteed income is part of a larger movement to create an economy that works for everyone and leaves no one behind. This vision of inclusive economic prosperity entails building upon our current public benefits structure to create a more flexible, holistic, expansive, and realistic support system that fosters greater individual and community well-being. In this dynamic framework, continuums of individual support and success are reflected by a broadened notion of well-being and mobility. The following graphic, generated by the extensive and collaborative work done by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty, redefines mobility to encompass three interconnected dimensions. Figure 1. Our Definition of Mobility. (Source: Restoring the American Dream: What Would It Take to Dramatically Increase Mobility from Poverty? Ellwood & Patel, 2018.) Guaranteed income is about the power of access—access to excellence, education, and economic thriving. Access to dreaming and opportunity. As a participant in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot reflected, “I would say that it was a great opportunity and I'm happy that I used it the way that I did because it got me very, very far. Farther than I ever thought I could go. And I would hope that others really use the opportunity to just dream big and try to go after something they've been wanting for a long time, but they didn't have the access or freedom or the finances to do it” (Moore et al., 2023). Guaranteed income is about expanding our moral imagination to embrace our shared humanity and invest in its future. It is about believing that 24 we all hold value and add value to the communities in which we reside. And it is about promoting security, belonging, and equity. A key component of guaranteed income is a systems-level focus, which shifts the locus of attention and intervention from an individual’s actions to systemic obstacles and impacts. This is in line with two key tenets: (1) poverty is a systemic failure, not a personal one and (2) guaranteed income is not (nor is it intended to be) a silver bullet; its implementation should signal and be integrated with simultaneous (and often synergistic, as in Los Angeles County, for example) efforts to improve other public systems and supports. These deep changes are an incremental process—it took decades for these systems to be built and implemented, and it will take several more to attune them to the lived experiences and material realities of our most marginalized and vulnerable community members. Local governments have a responsibility to collaborate, across departments and the aisle, to build more equitable and responsive systems. This entails a significant amount of front-end work and targeted policy in the service of a long-term vision. But it is critical to make these investments in order to repair and prevent systemic harms and elevate equitable pathways to health, safety, and prosperity. Guaranteed income is proving to be a flexible and multi-dimensional tool for recipients to attain advanced education, support entrepreneurship, promote health, and strengthen families. It is helping people manage unplanned emergencies, moments of crisis, and destabilizing life transitions. It is working to preserve local diversity by addressing disparities head-on and supporting people from all backgrounds to thrive. It is affording a baseline level of assistance that ensures residents do not have to forgo one basic need to meet another. It is an essential component of a visionary toolkit for building brighter, more equitable futures. Prioritization, prevention, and promotion As a tool to foster greater financial resiliency and overall well-being, guaranteed income prevents downstream consequences caused by prolonged economic insecurity. By creating opportunities for participants to make strategic investments in their futures and those of their families (for example, by investing in job training or education), guaranteed income disrupts generational harms and lowers barriers to prosperity. Guaranteed income improves participants’ lives in three ways: by giving them resources to efficiently navigate through a financial crisis (such as when their car breaks down); by preventing crises from developing in the first place (e.g., by obtaining routine car maintenance 25 to prevent breakdowns); and by creating the conditions for strengthening and sustaining overall individual and community health. A stable and steady source of income enables financially vulnerable residents to respond to urgent needs and ensure they can be met for a critical period of time. Data from numerous guaranteed income pilots show that a small amount of money can make all the difference between housing or no housing, safe environments or unsafe environments, preventive medical visits or emergency services, childcare or no childcare—all of these factors directly affect one’s ability to find and sustain employment and a person’s overall quality of life. Guaranteed income is both a strategy to address acute problems, such as chronic hunger and severe housing cost burdens, and an intervention to redress crippling structural disadvantages and inequities, such as the well-documented racial wealth gap, that sustain disproportionate harms and negative outcomes for residents of color and their children. By targeting support to disadvantaged and vulnerable populations and increasing opportunities for all community members to step into their potential, guaranteed income pilots are building exit ramps out of poverty and creating roads to opportunity. They are showing us what a society built on equitable resourcing and opportunities looks and feels like. Investing in people’s agency and capacity allows them to show up for who and what they most care about. Research around the country consistently affirms that participants are using their GI payments to buy things like new shoes for their children, a warm coat in winter, bedding for a new baby, and holiday presents for the first time. They’re starting businesses, founding nonprofits, pursuing education, helping their neighbors, and enrolling their children in academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities. They’re finding time to discover what matters to them, explore how they can advance professionally, and care for their families. As one of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) pilot’s third cohort shared, “If it wasn't for MMT, I would not have the great relationship that I have with my kids now. I can now be the parent I always wanted to be. It's a blessing” (Moore et al., 2023). A growing body of research demonstrates that guaranteed income programs yield the following outcomes and benefits: • Improved economic and food security • Increased workforce participation • Increased educational opportunities and achievement • Public sector cost savings 26 • Generational benefits • Improved health and public safety • Increased civic engagement and social belonging • Improved quality of life Findings will be discussed in greater detail later in this report, and numerous pilot evaluations documenting these impacts are cited in Appendix I. Breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty: The high costs of low incomes The extensive work of Akee et al. (2010) builds a strong case for support for both the sustained and generational impacts of guaranteed income. Whereas the most recent pilots are timebound, and thus we have limited data on extensive longitudinal impact, the Eastern Band of Cherokees casino dividend is a lifetime benefit, and the program began almost three decades ago. Since its launch in 1996, Akee et al. have published several studies exploring its effects on numerous life dimensions, all of which link increased economic security to elevated quality of life, family benefits, and positive youth and young adult outcomes. The team of researchers began studying 1,420 children, 350 of whom were members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. When the study began, about 67% of the latter group lived below the poverty line. After the casino opened, household income among the Cherokee families began to rise, eventually lifting 14% of the Cherokee children in the study above the poverty line, whereas household income for the families who were not Cherokee grew at a slower rate. Based on these outcomes, the researchers moved to study children’s mental health and behavioral differences among children who received the payments when they were younger versus older. For the children whose families’ income rose above the poverty rate, there was a 40% decrease in behavioral problems. When the youngest cohort reached 21 years of age, researchers concluded that the younger they were when the payments began, the better they fared compared to the older Cherokee children and to rural whites. This was true for emotional and behavioral problems as well as drug and alcohol addiction. Pilot participants have noted the mounting costs of short-term fixes that result from economic instability, e.g., paying for an Uber ride to work when they could not afford car repair. Over time, these emergent and often unsustainable solutions inhibit long-term financial well-being and asset-building. Opportunities to launch or expand a small business, save for retirement, or set money aside for a child’s college education are a luxury afforded to far too few, yet they are 27 often the stepping stones to brighter futures for individuals and their families.5 This pathway is potently illustrated by one of the participants in MMT’s first cohort: “MMT helped me to gain a financial foundation. I was able to create a savings account that I still have today. I was also able to pay for my first arm of grad school. I will always be grateful for MMT because it helped with financial freedom” (Moore et al., 2023). Child poverty costs the US between $500 billion and $1.03 trillion annually (Lou et al., 2023). These dollars are funneled through direct cash payments, including tax credits, and in-kind goods such as child care, education, food subsidies, and health care coverage. Abundant research shows these investments have significant short- and long-term payoffs for the children receiving the benefits as well as for society at large.6 The following graphic illustrates the far-ranging and interconnected pathways supported by direct investment in children and families. 5 These opportunities and future-oriented investments are only possible with sufficient financial means to secure them. In line with this reality, the Centers for Disease Control (2019) stated that “strengthening economic supports for families is a multi-generation strategy.” The evidence supports this approach. A recent extensive review of existing literature on the importance of families' monetary resources in the United States and other high-income countries assesses how policies that provide more generous income transfers could make a difference to children's life chances. The researchers found that cash transfers to economically vulnerable families have the potential to improve children's outcomes (Page, 2024). 6 Substantive evidence points to the social and economic costs of poverty and the potential return on investment for funding prevention. McLaughlin and Rank (2018) apply cost-measurement analysis to show that the annual aggregate cost of U.S. child poverty is $1.0298 trillion, representing 5.4% of the gross domestic product. These costs are clustered around the loss of economic productivity, increased health and crime costs, and increased costs resulting from child homelessness and maltreatment. In addition, they estimate that for every dollar spent on reducing childhood poverty, the country would save at least seven dollars with respect to the economic costs of poverty. 28 Figure 2. How do children and society benefit from public investments in children? (Source: Urban Institute, 2024). Dr. Raj Chetty’s Opportunity Atlas has documented that the residential zip code where an individual grows up is more predictive of social mobility and economic fate than any other 29 national metric (Chetty, (2018; 2019). Disinvestment in communities engenders diminished access to resources and supportive infrastructure, impacting the ability to succeed of the people growing up and living there and perpetuating generational disadvantages. Further, the notion of meritocracy and narratives of deservedness belie the reality of pervasive networks of social advantage alongside corrosive and interlocking systems of disadvantage. Socioeconomic status and neighborhood-level resourcing all too often fix destinies and preempt mobility; they also limit societal advancements.7 Guaranteed income is part of a broader pushback against entrenched and invisible narratives that limit our potential as individuals and our well-being as a community. The pandemic-era expanded federal Child Tax Credit (CTC)—essentially the largest guaranteed income pilot in history—kept 3.8 million children out of poverty and triggered the largest decline in child poverty on record, especially for Black and brown children.8 This is because the expanded tax credit corrected a fundamental design flaw: millions of children do not benefit from the full credit because their families’ incomes are too low. In total, an estimated 19 million children under age 17 receive less than the full $2,000-per-child credit, or no credit at all, because their families’ earnings are too low, or the adults were out of work that year. These 7 Chetty’s work on “Lost Einsteins” is instructive and illuminating here. Given the interconnectedness of rapid transformations in the employment and technological sectors and the correlation between high-wage jobs and the tech sector, exposure to innovation during childhood is a critical proxy for future achievement in this domain. Chetty et al. studied the lives of more than one million inventors in the US to identify the key factors that determine who becomes an inventor, as measured by filing a patent. They find that children with parents in the top 1% of the income distribution are ten times more likely to become inventors than children with below median income parents and that there are analogous gaps by race and gender: white children are three times more likely to become inventors than black children, and only 18% of inventors are female. Critically, differences in ability, as measured by test scores in early childhood, explain very little of these disparities, e.g., children at the top of their 3rd grade math class are much more likely to become inventors, but only if they come from high-income families. The authors state, “Put differently, becoming an inventor relies upon two things in America: excelling in math and science and having a rich family…Since it is implausible that some neighborhoods or schools prepare children to innovate in a single field, such as amplifiers, the exposure effects here are more likely to be driven by mechanisms such as mentoring, transmission of information, and networks. This shows us the often-invisible webs of privilege and power that shape children’s futures and defy the myth of meritocracy. These matrices leave many children behind merely based on the ‘birth lottery,’ producing hidden and untapped genius and replicating exclusionary patterns of social mobility and stagnation…Given our finding that innovation ability does not vary substantially across these groups, this result implies there are many ‘lost Einsteins—people who would have had high-impact inventions had they become inventors – among the under-represented groups… If women, minorities, and children from low-income families were to invent at the same rate as white men from high-income (top 20%) families, the rate of innovation in America would quadruple… our results suggest that improving opportunities for disadvantaged children may be valuable not just to reduce disparities but also to spur greater innovation and growth” (Chetty et al., 2019). 8 Among other changes, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 increased the CTC and expanded eligibility to mixed-immigration status families and families without income. In addition, ARPA changed the CTC to disburse funds monthly (if desired) from July through December 2021, effectively serving as a federal guaranteed income for families with children. 30 children are disproportionately Black, Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN)— roughly 45% of Black children, 39% of Latino children, 38% of AIAN children, 17% of white children, and 16% of Asian children currently cannot receive the full credit because their families’ incomes are too low (Marr et al., 2022). According to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities model, making the credit fully refundable accounted for 80% of the reduction in child poverty (Sherman et al., 2021).9 The California Policy Lab estimates that one quarter of all children enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in California (about 630,000 children) became newly eligible for the CTC under the pandemic expansion (Fischer, Hoynes, et al., 2022). From 2022 to 2023, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) child poverty rate rose from 12.4% to 13.7%, remaining significantly higher than the 2021 historic low of 5.2 percent. Approximately 6.2 million more children were living below the poverty line in 2023 than in 2021; had an expanded Child Tax Credit—such as the 2023 American Family Act—been in effect in 2023, the child poverty rate could have instead been 8.6% (Center on Poverty & Social Policy at Columbia University, 2024). Notably, the racial gaps that were narrowed by the expanded credit have widened once again. In a new analysis, the Center on Poverty & Social Policy estimated that if the expanded CTC had been in place in 2023, it would have moved 818,000 Black children, 1.47 million Latino children, and 838,000 white children out of poverty (Center on Poverty & Social Policy at Columbia University, 2024). Although the federal government declined to continue this massively successful intervention, states have stepped up by expanding existing credits or creating new ones. In all states collectively, these credits amount to a multibillion-dollar investment in children and dual- generational approaches to economic security. More local governments are recognizing the criticality of increased, flexible, and direct financial support to serve the urgent and diverse needs of their communities and promote healthier families.10 9 This expanded eligibility is particularly critical given findings linking public benefits to reduced poverty in adulthood and reduction in racial disparities. For example, Benjamin Glasner, Ronald B. Mincy, Zachary Parolin, and Christopher Wimer (2023) investigate the effects of the Food Stamp Program on racial disparities in the intergenerational persistence of poverty. They find that the Food Stamp Program expansion reduced the likelihood of poverty for all adults by 5 percentage points, with the strongest reductions found for Black adults whose parents did not have a high school degree. The Food Stamp Program reduced deep poverty in adulthood by 9 percentage points for Black adults with less-educated parents, stronger than the effects for White adults and for Black adults with more-educated parents. Their findings indicate that income transfers that reduce poverty during childhood can contribute to decreased poverty in adulthood, and also reduce racial gaps therein. 10 According to the Economic Security Project, in 2023, 36 states and the District of Columbia took action or considered legislation to expand their state-level tax credits. Eighteen states passed policies that improved, expanded, or created a Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). An additional $2 billion will be 31 Researchers found that the expanded CTC offered 10 times the return on its investment and that any program offering the same cash value would have similar effects (Garfinkel et al., 2022). These conclusions are spurring innovative interventions and initiatives. For example, a groundbreaking program that offers financial support to pregnant women and babies in Flint, Michigan is expanding across the state. Rx Kids provides $1,500 mid-pregnancy followed by $500 monthly payments for the first year of the baby’s life, totaling $7,500. It is the first-ever pilot to be partially funded by TANF dollars.11 Since its launch, Rx Kids has distributed over $2 million to 828 families in Flint, where nearly 78% of children under five live in poverty. A $20 million allocation in the recent state budget will extend the program’s reach to five Upper Peninsula counties as well as Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Dearborn, Highland Park, River Rouge, and parts of Detroit. Dr. Mona Hanna, the director of Rx Kids and associate dean of public health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, recently stated, “We started this in Flint, but the intent was never to end in Flint,” underscoring the broader vision for Rx Kids and the momentum behind it. Baby bonds represent another innovative and tractable upstream investment to promote healthier futures, build intergenerational assets and mobility, redress racial wealth disparities, and save public sector costs associated with diminished economic security and financial precarity, including negative health and housing outcomes.12 In 2021, Connecticut became the first state to pass baby bonds legislation; programmatic funding was secured in 2023.13 Since then, 7,810 children across the state have been born automatically eligible, the highest invested in more than 4 million households across 18 states when people file their taxes in 2024 due to expansions passed in 2023 alone. Comparatively, in 2021, seven states had a permanent state-level Child Tax Credit; now, 14 do: CA, CO, ID, ME, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, UT, VT. https://economicsecurityproject.org/resource/significant-legislative-wins-in-last-two-years-for-state-tax-credit- programs/ 11 A recent brief from the Urban Institute provides direction and resources to encourage states to use TANF funds more effectively to support family well-being through direct cash transfers (Hahn, Pratt, and Mefferd, 2024). 12 Senator Cory Booker and Congresswoman Ayana Pressley first introduced federal baby bond legislation in 2019, which inspired elected leaders across the country to consider state-level policy. The American Opportunity Accounts Act (AOAA) would provide every child born in the U.S. with a government-funded savings account with seeded and annual deposits based on income. At birth, each child would receive $1,000 with an annual supplement of up to $2,000, with children from the lowest-income households receiving the maximum amount. According to Mitchell and Szapiro (2020), If the AOAA had been implemented 25 years ago, Black children today would have a median account balance of $27,500, Hispanic children would have $19,800, and white children would have $7,100. 13 Two states and Washington DC have passed similar legislation; 14 have proposed legislation, and two more are considering. In California, a pilot program exists for children who lost a primary caregiver to COVID-19 or have long-term stays in the state’s foster care system, but the distribution amount is yet to be determined, and there are no current use restrictions. Over time, California leaders aim to build out a full baby bonds program. See California Senate Bill 242: California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Program (2023). 32 proportion of whom live in areas with the most significant economic challenges and racial disparities. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimates that about 15,000 babies will be eligible for Connecticut Baby Bonds annually. Children whose birth is covered by the state’s Medicaid program are automatically enrolled in the program. Upon birth, $3,200 is invested on their behalf and subsequently managed by the Office of the Treasurer. The money can be used when they reach the ages of 18 and 30 for specific purposes intended to help build individual wealth, e.g., purchasing a home in Connecticut, starting or investing in a Connecticut business, paying for education or job training, and saving for retirement. Connecticut Governor Lamont celebrated the program’s promising start, “In just six months, the first-in-the-nation Connecticut Baby Bonds program has put more than 7,000 working families on a pathway to the middle class and is transforming the future of our state. This gives our young people startup capital for their lives and ultimately will help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for thousands of families. These funds aren’t just an investment, they’re a symbol of hope and a promise that everyone can make it right here in Connecticut.” The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released its 2024 Kids Count Data Book, a broad assessment and state comparison of overall child well-being, highlighting some of the health, economic, family, and community indicators that can support or interfere with learning. The index ranks California 43rd for children’s economic well-being and 37th for family and community, both of which underline the need for a dual-generation approach to ending poverty. Recognizing this critical intervention, California’s statewide guaranteed income pilot (passed by the legislature in 2021, awards issued in 2022, and first pilots launched in 2023) has prioritized two populations: youth aging out of the foster system and pregnant moms. Moreover, in 2022 California began HOPE accounts, which are seeded by the state for children who lost a primary caregiver to COVID-19 or have long-term stays in the state’s foster care system. Under this program, approximately 58,500 children will receive access to $4,500 at age 18, and the money will remain available until age twenty-six. Collectively, these initiatives amplify the recent surge in states that have created new or expanded existing child tax credits, evidencing the increasing recognition that families are in need of more support and that financial assistance provided to parents and transitional populations have significant positive benefits for individuals and the public sector. Funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and private foundations, Baby’s First Years provides a striking example of how guaranteed income is being taken seriously as a mechanism to promote generational mobility and enhance positive outcomes based on strong scientific 33 evidence of the impact of early interventions.14 The program provides new mothers with a monthly unconditional cash payment for the first four years of their child’s life. One thousand mothers are participating across four sites—greater New Orleans, Louisiana; New York City, New York; the metropolitan area of Omaha, Nebraska; and the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Results from the first year show a direct impact on brain development for children whose mothers received the cash transfer, documenting more high-frequency activity. One of the lead authors said the impact was similar in magnitude to those reported in large scale education interventions, such as class-size reductions (Duncan, 2022). The Black Economic Equity Movement project is another NIH-funded program. Initiated in late 2022, this pilot provides $500 a month for 12 months to 300 Black youth ages 18 to 24 who are unhoused or living in low-income census tracts in San Francisco and Oakland. Anchored by University of California, San Francisco and constructed as a randomized controlled trial, the researchers are studying the payments’ impact on participants’ physical and mental health, financial capability, and community involvement. In Oregon, a program called the Oregon Rebate has qualified for the 2024 ballot. The initiative proposes to increase the minimum corporate tax rate for Oregon-based companies making more than $25 million per year to 3% tax (the current minimum sits under 1%). The amount raised would be given to the Oregon's State Department of Revenue for rebate distribution, which means that every Oregonian—regardless of age or income—would receive a guaranteed income, estimated at between $1,600 per person per year (or $6,400 for a four-person household). Any remaining money from the rebate would be used to fund services related to senior citizens, health care, and public education. Measure 118 is expected to reduce childhood poverty by about 50 percent.15 14 Research indicates that toxic stress in the earliest stages of life (pregnancy through three years old) can alter the brain’s architecture, which can lead to lifelong issues, including learning, behavioral, and mental health problems that are difficult to reverse (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2015). 15 See https://www.yesonmeasure118.com/. 34 HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS AND CURRENT MOMENTUM The origins and trajectory of political and public support Guaranteed income has been a topic of discussion and experimentation for many years. During the 1960s, the movement leaders of the National Welfare Rights Organization urged Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to support GI as a crucial strategy for ending poverty, achieving racial equity, and promoting human dignity. He took heed and incorporated this exhortation in his famous treatise, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (1967). Various initiatives were implemented to experiment with direct cash support in different regions of the country thereafter, but the findings were subject to a limited research agenda, public dissemination, and policy discussion.16 Given this context, a groundswell of support 16 The most notable of these, the Income Maintenance Experiments, were initiated in the 1960s to assess the potential impact of a guaranteed income on labor force activity through measuring responses to different levels of benefits and tax rates. They were conducted in the following states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Iowa, North Carolina, Indiana, Washington, and Colorado. Their goals, design, methodology, and results have been the subject of continued debate. These studies relied primarily on survey and qualitative interview data (rather than administrative data) to measure outcomes, and made multiple errors which muddied key takeaways (Hausman & Wise, 1979; Greenberg & Halsey, 1983). In the case of the Seattle/Denver Income Maintenance Experiments, self-reporting led to misreported income or hours worked, as recipients had incentive to underreport to maximize the amount of assistance received (ASPE, 1983). Bastagli et al.'s (2016) review of 165 countries’ cash transfer programs (conditional and unconditional) from 2000 to 2015 broadly revealed that cash transfers had “Up to recently we have proceeded from a premise that poverty is a consequence of multiple evils: lack of education restricting job opportunities; poor housing which stultified home life and suppressed initiative; fragile family relationships which distorted personality development. The logic of this approach suggested that each of these causes be attacked one by one…While none of these remedies in itself is unsound, all have a fatal disadvantage. The programs have never proceeded on a coordinated basis or at a similar rate of development…In addition to the absence of coordination and sufficiency, the programs of the past all have another common failing – they are indirect. Each seeks to solve poverty by first solving something else. I am now convinced that the simplest approach will prove to be the most effective – the solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 35 never materialized, and later efforts were sporadic and diffused. Welfare reform subsequently shifted the lens away from societal responsibility and systemic barriers toward personal accountability and more stringent work requirements. In the past five years, it has become increasingly clear that endemic poverty, escalating income inequality, and pervasive economic precarity are fraying our social fabric and placing increasing strain on Americans of all backgrounds and ages.17 This same period has propelled renewed reckoning with historical legacies and persistent patterns of racial discrimination and oppression. These twinned issues and convergent policy domains have brought us full circle to the centrality of economic justice within the Civil Rights Movement and have propelled a surge of interest and investment in guaranteed income programs throughout California and nationwide. Although guaranteed income has been explored and implemented throughout US history, it gained significant momentum after Michael Tubbs launched the first mayor-led demonstration pilot in Stockton in 2019.18 The following year, the pandemic produced widespread economic either no effect or a positive effect on adult labor force participation. One of the sharpest distinctions between the implementation of the income maintenance experiments and today’s wave of pilots is the intentional communities of practice and distributed learnings that have been a core part of the burgeoning movement. Pilot practitioners, researchers, evaluators, participants, and advocates are actively and mutually informing and infusing their design, research agenda, messaging, implementation, outreach, and impact measures to leverage learnings to best serve their communities. 17 Several sobering statistics reflect this contemporary economic landscape. Real median money income in the United States increased less than 1% between 2000 and 2016 (Semega et al., 2017). Based on a much broader measure of national income, the pre-tax income of the bottom half of the distribution grew by only 1% between 1980 and 2014, compared to 42% in the next four deciles and 121% in the top decile (Piketty et al., 2018). The share of post-tax national income going to the bottom half of the population fell from a little over 25% in 1980 to less than 20% in 2014 (Hoynes & Rothstein, 2019). These statistics are even more disturbing when paired with economic mobility trends, e.g., whereas 90% of children born in 1940 earned more money than their parents did, only 50% of children born in 1980 achieved similar advancement (Chetty et al., 2017). 18 The pilot’s home page makes bold and broad claims about Stockton’s identity as exemplar and innovator, and as such speaks to the demographic prioritized by guaranteed income and the radical yet pragmatic philosophy it embodies. It reads, “Stockton, California is a city on the rise. We’re a microcosm of America – 41% Latinx, 37% White, 21% Asian, 12% Black. Nearly ⅓ of our population is foreign-born. Once the foreclosure capital of the nation and the largest city before Detroit to declare bankruptcy, we’re turning the corner. Crime rates are dropping, municipal fiscal health is stabilizing, and our population is growing. Yet problems persist – our 36 insecurity and surfaced severe racial disparities, significantly accelerating GI’s traction and urgency.19 Today, more than 150 pilots have been implemented in 35 states, spanning coast to coast; they have provided over 59,000 people with direct cash. In California, there are 50 GI programs in various stages (planned, in progress, completed), with more than 12,360 residents who are receiving direct cash payments (national and state data courtesy of Economic Security Project, 2024). Appendices II and III provide information on nationwide and California pilots, respectively. California has launched dozens of pilots (accounting for about one-third of all U.S. pilots); it was also the first to implement a statewide pilot. Recently, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 2263 to explore the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of scaling up permanent guaranteed income programs to reach a larger proportion of California’s most socially and economically vulnerable populations, focusing on regions with a high cost of living.20 At the federal level, the introduction of bills such as the Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot median household income of $46,033 falls far below the state’s. Our unemployment is hovering at 7.3%. We are 18th in the nation for child poverty, and nearly 1 in 4 residents lives below the federal poverty line. It’s clear – the status quo simply isn’t working, and incremental change just won’t cut it. It’s time to try something different and address the root cause of poverty – lack of cash. SEED was born out of the simple belief that the best investments we can make are in our people. In February 2019, we began giving 125 Stocktonians a guaranteed income of $500/month for 24 months. This income is unconditional, meaning there are no strings attached and no work requirements. A hand up, rather than a handout, SEED seeks to empower its recipients financially and to prove to supporters and skeptics alike that poverty results from a lack of cash, not character.” https://www.stocktondemonstration.org/about-seed. 19 Material hardship declined significantly following federal stimulus cash payments, which most Americans received in January & April 2021. From December 2020 to April 2021, the share of Americans reporting adverse mental health symptoms fell by 20% (among all households); food insufficiency decreased by 41% (among households with children); financial instability declined by 43% (among households with children) (Cooney & Shaefer, 2021). The authors took stock of the different forms of relief and recovery efforts initiated during this time and concluded that “We believe the success of the federal government’s relief measures may be due to the speed, breadth & flexibility of its broad-based approach, primarily relying on cash transfers” (emphasis mine). 20 California is experiencing a severe budget deficit, and Governor Newsom has repeatedly warned that innovative and/or ancillary programs will be impacted as a result. In this climate, AB 2263’s passage through the legislature was a notable achievement, but the governor’s veto is not necessarily a surprise. In his veto message to members of the California State Assembly, Governor Newsom maintained that “Considering that there is existing funding provided and ongoing activity with the current guaranteed income pilots, this bill is premature. Further, the funding necessary to implement AB 2263 is not included in the budget (AB 2263 veto message: September 22, 2024).” Newsom’s statement certainly opens the door for the bill to be reconsidered in future legislative sessions with stronger economic outlooks. 37 Program Act and the Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act demonstrate that local successes are capable of shifting policy and scaling solutions. Recent polling on guaranteed income showed that over 60% of Americans across party lines support a federally-funded guaranteed income program, with support particularly high in states that have run pilots (Lake Research Partners & Chesapeake Beach Consulting, 2024). A survey of 901 likely 2024 voters in California found that over 70% support a federally-funded guaranteed income program, providing monthly cash payments of $500 or $1,000 a month to people with incomes below their community’s median income (Lake Research Partners & Chesapeake Beach Consulting, 2024). Lastly, in response to requests from their constituents, at the US Conference of Mayors in June 2024, mayors from both red and blue states adopted one resolution committing to expanding guaranteed income and a second resolution declaring that guaranteed income helps working families achieve financial stability. Guaranteed income is a direct response to rising income inequality, deepening societal crises like child poverty and homelessness, and entrenched structural inequities.21 Local governments have played a huge role in elevating and scaling the power of flexible, direct financial support to meet the needs of diverse residents. During the pandemic, over 30 municipalities invested American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars in GI pilots. Many of them have since launched expansions based on their initial successes. For example, the City of Cambridge has implemented two pilots, RISE (launched 2021) and RISE UP (funded 2023), to champion guaranteed income as a poverty reduction tool. Through a $22M ARPA investment, RISE UP will provide cash assistance to all the city’s families whose incomes are at or under 250% of the federal poverty level who have children at or under 21 years of age (the program will reach over 6,000 residents). One of RISE’s salient findings was that children in the treatment group generally achieved higher academic grades (mostly A’s and B’s) than those in the control group. Pilot participants also had more children enrolled in Advanced Placement classes and fewer instances of absenteeism and truancy (DeYoung, Tandon, West et al., 2024). Upon taking office as Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson announced a renewed commitment to guaranteed income in the form of a second citywide pilot. The Chicago Empowerment Fund will reach over 21 Despite tremendous productivity growth over the last 40 years, workers’ wages have failed to rise. The typical worker’s wages rose only 23.1% from 1979 to 2020—while productivity broadly increased 61.7%. During this same period, income inequality ticked upward, as the highest-wage workers reaped a disproportionate share of the gains in productivity. Racial discrimination within the labor market exacerbated these inequities, e.g., the typical Black worker’s wage growth was only 18.9% over that period. Today, the median Black-white wage gap is 23.4%— meaning a typical Black worker is paid 23.4% less per hour than a typical white worker (Maye, 2023). 38 5,000 residents, the same number as the first cohort, and include new priority populations that align with the city’s focus on racial justice and equity. Expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net During the Great Depression, many people relied on support from state and local governments and charities. When the scale of need overwhelmed local capacity, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, which established a federal retirement program, unemployment insurance, and a national welfare system. But, as the NAACP's Charles Hamilton Houston famously noted, the Act was “a sieve with holes just big enough for the majority of Negroes to fall through.” From social security to the GI bill to subsidized roads and mortgages, people of color were either outright or implicitly edged out from those affordances of stability and mobility. These programs, and the privileges and entitlements that follow, like better schools and infrastructure, have laid the groundwork for many of today’s ongoing resource and opportunity disparities. Despite Civil Rights Era advancements that were institutionalized to distribute the fruits of prosperity more equitably, racial disparities in income and wealth have escalated. According to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the gap in wealth between white households and households of color has grown 47% over the last 30 years, resulting in Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities having some of the highest rates of intergenerational poverty. Between 1983 and 2013, Black and Latino families saw their median wealth drop from $6,800 and $4,000 to just $1,700 and $2,000, respectively (Asante-Muhammad et al., 2017). While public benefits programs are an important component of our collective social safety net, there are several features that restrict or deter access to resources for households who need them. These are: • Eligibility gaps: Eligibility criteria that are conditioned on activities (such as work), characteristics (such as the presence of children in the home, immigration status, or a criminal conviction), and restrictive thresholds (such as asset limits) obstruct access. • Bureaucracy: Documentation, verification, and renewal processes create significant barriers for many individuals. Some of these are procedural and some are specific to individuals’ life circumstances. For example, many low-income people have inadequate access to transportation and limited ability to take time off work, making in-person administrative requirements difficult if not impossible. These same limitations can 39 create barriers to completing training and workforce development programs offered instead of cash assistance. • Constraints: Benefits are designed and delivered in ways that restrict the ability of families to exercise choice and agency. These restrictions are often illogical and do not account for the practical realities and needs of people’s lives. • Stigma: Corrosive narratives, racialized tropes, and stigma surrounding receipt of public benefits (and their beneficiaries) deter many people from enrolling in programs, even if they meet the eligibility criteria. In the 1960s, the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), a multi-racial coalition that started in California, proposed a guaranteed basic income in response to the intrusive, paternalistic, and often explicitly racist policies and practices of welfare assistance. They called for a dignified income floor that would recognize care work as critical infrastructure and a vital component of economic justice, that went beyond employment opportunities to a more expansive view of individual and family well-being. It’s worth noting that care work remains the foundation that supports and sustains all other work, and that it is still vastly undervalued, with care providers often ineligible for public benefits. Some GI pilots have focused specifically on care providers, both parents and professionals, e.g., the Thriving Providers Project, which has launched in several locations. Public benefits programs have come a long way since the NWRO’s campaign, in part because of the spotlight the group cast on their injustices. As documented in other sections of this report, receipt of public benefits is associated with a range of positive outcomes, particularly for children, though, importantly, not limited to childhood,22 and there are promising demonstrations and policy solutions being advanced to improve them even further. And yet, while public assistance keeps many people out of deep poverty, it does not necessarily promote financial resilience or pathways to opportunity, which those working in the field concede. Recently, Nolan Sullivan, director of Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency, said, 22 For example, SNAP and the EITC have been found to improve health at birth (Almond et al., 2011; Strully et al., 2010; Hoynes et al., 2015). It is also documented that children have fewer school absences when they have greater access or larger purchasing power of SNAP (Bronchetti et al., 2018; East, 2018). The EITC fosters increased educational achievement and attainment for children (Chetty et al., 2011; Dahl & Lochner, 2012; Bastian & Michelmore, 2018; Manoli & Turner, 2018). Aizer et al., (2016) found that access to cash welfare during childhood led to increases in health, educational attainment, and age at death. Last, each additional $1,000 that states spend annually (independent of federal spending) on public benefits programs per person living in poverty is associated with a 4% reduction in child maltreatment reports; a 4% reduction in substantiated child maltreatment; a 2% reduction in foster care placements; and an 8% decrease in child fatalities due to maltreatment (Puls, 2021). 40 “We keep people just above drowning. To stabilize families, to allow them to pull themselves up this ladder — this doesn’t do it.” (Kuang, 2023). Additional structural factors and sectoral challenges influence and limit the impact of public benefits. For example, shifts in the nature and rhythms of employment mean that there are not enough jobs for individuals with low educational attainment that pay a living wage. We see this acutely reflected in the economic positioning and housing stability of many of our region’s residents. Secure employment and steady pay are less and less a feature of our temporary, gig- centered economy and workforce, and wages are completely out of sync with the cost of living. Our legacy social safety net programs are just not enough to address this altered employment, opportunity, and economic landscape.23 The U.S. Government currently spends nearly $900 billion (Medicaid included) annually addressing these needs for the most vulnerable members of our community.24 And yet poverty, deep and disproportionate, persists, calling us to reimagine both the provisions and boundaries of our safety net and experiment with bold and evidence-based strategies. The reality is that public benefits are often not sufficient to sustain living costs, even when people are working, and even when those benefits are targeted to support specific basic needs. For example, SNAP fell short in helping families afford rising food prices in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2023, in Contra Costa County, the gap between the average meal cost and SNAP benefit per meal was $1.25 (Urban Institute, 2024). That’s per meal. When you extrapolate that over the course of a month, the gap adds up. For people who rely on these benefits, the additional money spent on food often means shortchanging another basic need and/or incurring more debt.25 23 The calculations of public benefits as they relate to individual life circumstances and receipt of guaranteed income are reflected in some of the insights gleaned from the BIG:LEAP pilot. Kim, Castro, West, et al. (2024) assert that “The GI acted, essentially, as a super-vitamin, shoring up the gaps that traditional safety net services could not sufficiently cover. According to the narrative data, this was particularly key for those battling significant food insecurity, housing insecurity, homelessness, and experiences with IPV…The narrative data also demonstrated a second trend for those who were experiencing poverty but were relatively more stable than those receiving a multiplicity of benefits with overlapping systems involvement. For the second group, the size of smaller benefits like WIC and CalFresh failed to outweigh the time costs, transportation costs, and administrative burdens associated with maintaining them. In these instances, participants would forgo these benefits in order to spend more time at home or avoid an extremely long commute on public transportation or an expensive Uber ride to recertify their paperwork.” 24 https://ubemployment.org/ 25 United for ALICE (2024) documents that “The CPI [Consumer Price Index] has been used to adjust the FPL since the FPL was first developed in the mid-1960s. Yet because the CPI underestimates the cost increase of the basic goods most often used by the lowest-income U.S. residents, the poverty measure today is no longer adequate. Many households that are struggling are not included under the FPL. In a clear demonstration that the measure is 41 By supplementing rather than supplanting other safety net benefits, guaranteed income attempts to resolve a major dilemma facing low-wage earners: if they accept a higher-paying job or a promotion at their current job, they risk losing thousands of dollars a year in critically- needed subsidies for basic needs and care support. Restrictive, complex, intrusive, and shifting eligibility requirements around household income and assets lead to the well-documented “benefits cliff,” where even small increases in earnings or assets can result in abrupt reductions, or even total loss, of public benefits, a reality that actively prevents people from achieving economic security and can disincentivize people from taking economic risks for longer-term gains, e.g., enrolling in school or starting a business. People draw from wealth and assets to do many things, from pursuing long-term goals to paying for minor setbacks and emergencies. Without a reserve or financial cushion, a temporary or tenuous situation often turns into a chronic and tragic one. Assets thresholds limit people’s abilities to save for emergent situations or pursue pathways like higher education.26 Public benefits administrators are searching for and finding ways to integrate more direct cash into existing safety net programs, recognizing that this is often the most efficient and effective mechanism to provide individuals and families with the flexibility they need to thrive. Early findings from Washington, DC’s Department of Human Services four-year pilot program, DC Flex, suggest that giving flexible subsidies directly to beneficiaries is an efficient and effective strategy. DC Flex gives families $7,200 a year for rent to use whenever they need. First-year results from a randomized controlled trial show that the use of other homelessness support artificially low, eligibility for many key benefit programs is now based on multiples of it, e.g., SNAP. Use of the CPI erodes the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in two ways. First, because SNAP eligibility thresholds are based on the FPL, year after year they fall further behind the actual number of families that are struggling. States have recognized the inadequacy of the FPL and use multiples of it, ranging from 130% to 200%, for SNAP eligibility. Yet because annual FPL increases still rely on the CPI, the number of struggling households not eligible for SNAP benefits increases each year; in 2022, only 41% of U.S. households in poverty and 18% of ALICE households participated in SNAP. Among all eligible people, estimated SNAP participation rates were higher. Second, because the amount of the SNAP benefit is primarily increased through an annual Cost of Living Adjustment based on the CPI, the current benefit does not buy as much as it used to. For example, in 2010, the maximum monthly SNAP allotment was $200 ($2,400 annually) for a single person, and by 2022, the maximum allotment had increased by 25%, to $250 a month ($3,000 annually). Yet food costs increased more, so that even with the annual adjustments, current SNAP benefits do not go as far as they used to. In 2010, a monthly SNAP benefit of $200 could cover 30 days of food; by 2022, a monthly benefit of $250 could cover only 27 days.” 26 Los Angeles County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative (PAI) was created in 2021 to help coordinate and drive policy solutions to lift people out of poverty. PAI oversees the implementation of the county’s large GI pilot, Breathe. The office is also committed to exploring how to integrate guaranteed income principles into public benefits to better support residents, specifically how to mitigate benefits cliffs, reform assets thresholds, and ensure that maximum dollars are spent on providing direct cash not fortifying bureaucratic infrastructure or ensuring recipient compliance. 42 programs, particularly rapid rehousing, decreased significantly (by 29 percentage points) among DC Flex participants relative to the comparison group. This finding suggests a flexible subsidy can reduce reliance on other support services when a family is facing a homelessness crisis, potentially lowering long-term costs. Increased use of direct support and cash transfers in housing assistance programs and demonstrations is evident in other models like the PHLHousing+ pilot. From September 2022 through April 2025, the City of Philadelphia is providing 300 qualifying households randomly selected from the Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher and public housing waitlists with a direct, unconditional, unrestricted cash payment loaded onto a prepaid debit card. The monthly payment amount is calculated to close the gap between the housing costs the households can afford—generally 30% of their income—and actual housing costs, which means that monthly payment amounts will vary across households. To be eligible, invited households must earn no more than 50% of AMI at the time of enrollment and have a child at or under the age of 15 in the household. David Thomas, CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, asserted that “Because of rising cost for basic needs, persons can often be at risk of housing insecurity. This extra income can help them bridge the gap in their finances to create more room in their budget to make better choices for them and their families.”27 The Housing Choice Voucher program supports 2.3 million low-income families each year. Research demonstrates that the vouchers decrease economic stress and food insecurity, help fortify families, reduce the rates of domestic violence and alcohol dependence, and limit school changes among children (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research, 2016).28 Yet, the time tax29 and onerous implementation of this 27 https://commongood.unitedforimpact.org/node/9292. 28 The Family Options Study (2016) also found that unhoused families referred for permanent housing subsidies self-reported the following at the 20-month follow-up: 50% fewer foster care placements; lower rates of psychological distress; less intimate partner violence; fewer child behavior problems; greater housing stability and food security. 29 Time tax refers to the various administrative burdens associated with accessing and maintaining public benefits. These include efforts to learn about the program; completion and assembly of required forms and documentation; fulfillment of requests for redundant detailed information; travel and scheduling of appointments or visits to government offices; and navigation of confusing application, verification, and renewal processes. The Biden administration has prioritized “tackling the time tax” and directed governmental agencies to estimate and reduce burdens associated with accessing public benefits and programs. Progress to date is reflected in the July 2024 report, “Tackling the time tax: Making important government benefits and programs easier to access.” https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/OIRA-2024-Burden-Reduction-Report.pdf 43 public benefit program affects recipients, administrators, and additional parties alike, e.g., landlords and inhibits programmatic effectiveness. Under the program, recipients pay 30% of their income towards rent, and the remaining amount is covered by HUD and paid directly from local public housing authorities to landlords. Currently, only one in ten eligible households receives a voucher; waitlists are lengthy, e.g., in California, the wait time is two to three years. Of those who move off the waitlist, in 2019, HUD documented that only 61% of households were able to successfully use their voucher and that more than 81,000 available housing choice vouchers could not be used (Ellen, et al., 2021). As a result, HUD is currently exploring whether providing cash transfers to renters may overcome some of these barriers to access and implementation.30 Some pilots use the population universe of a specific public benefit roster or pool to establish eligibility and define goals and outcomes. For example, Yolo County’s Yolo Basic Income (YOBI) program prioritizes CalWORKs Housing Support families with children under the age of six. The 24-month program provides additional cash supplements to 54 families, the number of families in the county who meet the pilot criteria, increasing each family's total income to $1 over the California Poverty Measure (CPM). The average monthly payment is $1,122, totaling $26,928 over the course of the 24-month pilot. At the time of the pilot’s launch, the CPM minimum poverty (two-year) threshold for a family of four was $61,776. Families will continue enrollment in CalWORKs and will still receive cash aid, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, childcare, mental health, substance use, education, housing, and career supports. Yolo County Basic Income is a pilot to watch for its scaling potential due to the fact that the county’s poverty rate is consistently among the highest in California and its population and geography are extremely diverse and include urban, suburban, and rural areas. Public funding for the program comes from the county’s cannabis tax revenue and Housing Support Program as well as a grant from the CDSS Office of Child Abuse Prevention. Yolo is partnering with UC 30 The Fund for Guaranteed Income (2024) reports that “39% of vouchers went unused because recipients couldn’t find housing. This is partially due to the administrative burden the program poses on understaffed housing authorities, time constrained landlords, and voucher holders. Before a lease is even signed, landlords must coordinate with local housing authorities and voucher holders, complete all requisite forms, and wait for a housing inspection. Landlords are not given a time window until the day of the inspection. The unit must be vacant for the inspection to occur during months that could be spent collecting rent. One study of landlords who once accepted vouchers and later stopped, found that 50% cited inspections and 40% cited paperwork and bureaucracy as the primary reason. The many requirements and waiting periods often lead landlords to drop out of the program entirely. Over 50,000 landlords have left the HCV program in the past decade. These barriers make it more burdensome for households to use (and landlords to accept) a voucher than it is to secure a lease on the private market due to time consuming housing inspections, a gluttony of paperwork, and eligibility requirements that can amount to invasion of privacy.” 44 Davis to conduct evaluations, which will study indicators related to housing stability, income, family health, family mental health, and self-sufficiency. The control group includes 160 CalWORKs families with children under the age of six who will receive $100 to complete quarterly surveys ($800 over the course of the pilot). Reported findings show that the number of families who rented or owned their homes increased by 54% after one year (Kagawa & Choe, 2024). They also reflect greater ability to “make ends meet” and movement toward financial independence, e.g., decreased necessity of asking for money or food from friends to help get by (Kagawa & Choe, 2023). Survey data reveal similar sentiments of increased social belonging, neighborhood trust, and community connectedness, as documented in other pilots. More broadly, there are numerous policy discussions related to reimagining the social safety net and addressing pervasive and persistent racial disparities, including within some of its core programs, like TANF. For example, the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality has been working to develop policy solutions to create a more equitable, responsive, and reparative TANF benefits program. Their recommendations include: (1) increasing income eligibility thresholds to expand TANF access to those currently excluded due to low limits, while reducing administrative burdens to simplify application processes, (2) eliminating asset limits to allow families to build savings, and removing the Work Participation Rate and Caseload Reduction Credit to shift the focus to participant success, and (3) banning harmful program policies with racially disparate impacts, including lifting restrictions on immigrant families, abolishing sanctions, eliminating time limits, reducing administrative burdens, suspending drug-related bans, and ending the family cap (Haider et al., 2022). In line with the NWRO’s platform and in recognition that the structure of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program’s current employment requirements do not work for many families, the federal government recently launched a pilot program that will allow up to five states to test a new approach to improving outcomes for families receiving income assistance through TANF (and related state-funded programs). This pilot is intentionally and explicitly experimenting with how to integrate greater agency in TANF implementation and flexibility in state reporting. Notably, the pilot encourages states to partner with people who have lived experience with TANF or lived experience of not being able to access TANF when they needed the support. States can adopt individualized engagement plans that allow clients to set goals for themselves and their families and to determine the steps and resources needed to achieve those goals. If implemented well, these pilots could help demonstrate how to measure states on their effectiveness in improving the outcomes of the families who turn to TANF for assistance rather than focusing only on compliance with rigid work requirements that 45 do not address families’ needs or help them achieve their long-term family and employment goals. 46 THE POWER AND PROMISE OF GUARANTEED INCOME A growing body of research documents the diverse benefits of guaranteed income Researchers around the world have long been studying how guaranteed income promotes economic stability and overall health and well-being. They are evaluating how people are able to reduce debt, pay rent or mortgage on time, build savings, and gain employment as well as how guaranteed income impacts parenting and children’s educational achievement, mental and emotional health, goal-setting, and public services and sectors. Data from more than 165 studies on 56 cash transfer programs in low- to medium-income countries show that cash transfers can reduce poverty, improve school attendance and child health outcomes, and increase economic agency for beneficiaries (Baird et al., 2018; Bastagli et al., 2016). The guaranteed income movement has leveraged these global successes to build a strong case for its relevance in the United States, particularly given stubbornly pervasive disparities in wealth accumulation and distribution and health outcomes. Many pilots include an evaluation component that is rigorous, utilizes mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative analysis), and is often conducted as a scientific randomized controlled trial, with a treatment and control group, such that findings can be used to establish causality and credibly construct a policy platform. A number of municipalities connected through the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) Coalition are using a shared set of research metrics to facilitate transparency, allow comparison and analysis across national pilots, and contribute to data collection on a broader scale.31 The evaluations of MGI-supported pilots are based on a theoretical framework developed by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR), which posits that prolonged episodes of scarcity exacerbate risky financial conditions, reduce cognitive capacity, undermine coping strategies (Mani et. al., 2013; Shah, Mullainathan, & Shafir, 2012), generate negative health and wellbeing outcomes, curtail hope, and psychologically trap individuals in the present (West & Castro, 2023; West, Castro, & Doraiswamy, 2023). This unified framework and common research agenda32 strengthen the 31 In June 2020, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs founded MGI, a coalition of over 100 mayors committed to advancing a federal guaranteed income. Together with the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, MGI established the Center for Guaranteed Income Research to consolidate the key learnings from the pilots taking place in MGI member cities to address knowledge gaps and allow the organization to layer data with anecdotal evidence. As a follow-up, Counties for a Guaranteed Income was founded in February 2023. 32 The research questions posed in each of the MGI RCTs are as follows: (1) How does guaranteed income affect participants’ quality of life, namely: a. Financial well-being b. Psychological distress c. Physical functioning d. Time use e. Parenting practices and child well-being f. Housing security and quality g. Food security; (2) What is the relationship between guaranteed income and participants’ subjective sense of self, namely: a. Agency, hope, future planning, ability to set and meet goals, positive risk-taking b. Community connection and trust (e.g., sense of 47 argument that despite the absence of extensive longitudinal studies on the current spate of pilots, the preponderance of evidence, including on the impact of public benefits, cash transfers in international settings, prior experiments in guaranteed income, and documentation on the Alaska Permanent Fund and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Casino Divide, indicates the validity, persistence, and momentum of guaranteed income as an effective and efficient intervention and equity multiplier. Pilot evaluations show consistently positive outcomes, from improved physical, mental, and emotional health and family relationships to increased financial resilience, better jobs, safer living conditions, and greater access to educational opportunities, for participants and their children.33 These pilots have generated a solid base of evidence that is strengthening the case for us to imagine a bigger, bolder safety net that builds individual and community health and sustains the hope of residents and their communities. Local successes are spurring deepened commitments, conversations, and investment at the state and federal levels. Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard was created as a partnership between Stanford University’s Basic Income Lab, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research. The dashboard provides public-facing spending data on 8,495 participants and granular information on more than 30 pilots, a ‘Global Map of Basic Income Experiments,’ and participant stories. This interactive tool provides a vital means of researching, documenting, and tracking the implementation of pilots throughout the country. The preponderance of research confirms that most participants are primarily using their payments to pay for basic needs. Given the rising cost of living, stagnant and lagging wages, and entrenched structural inequities that limit economic mobility, this should not be surprising. being invested in, valued, and worthy) c. Perception of relationships with other people; (3) How does guaranteed income affect participants’ income, and through what mechanisms; namely, does GI receipt affect: a. The balance of paid and unpaid work 3 b. Job quality c. Educational attainment and aspirations; (4) What can participants’ experiences teach us about the administration of safety net programs, including guaranteed income and other existing benefits programs, namely: a. Onboarding and pilot experiences b. Experiences with other benefits programs c. Future pilot and permanent GI policy design implications (Kappil, et al., 2023). 33 Importantly, educational impacts span multiple generations; data shows that participants pursue or continue education, and their children achieve better academic outcomes. These two findings are importantly interwoven—Ratcliffe (2015) documented that the educational achievement of one generation ripples through to the next; children of less-educated parents are less likely to achieve important educational milestones than their peers with more highly educated parents. 48 Despite the primacy of meeting basic needs, GI is building people up in other ways—through self-care; educational advancement; and time off from work to attend an interview for a better job, chaperone a child’s school field trip, or volunteer in community. It is providing the gift of time, discernment, and opportunity, allowing people the freedom and flexibility to resist taking the first job that comes along and instead search for and find one better suited to provide stability and fulfillment. Notably, while opponents of guaranteed income have expressed concern that cash transfers will make recipients less likely to work and more likely to consume temptation goods, such as drugs and alcohol, most studies have found neither of these to be true (Akee et al., 2010; Baird, et al., 2018; Burtless 1986; Evans & Popova 2017; Gertler et al., 2012; Salehi-Isfahani et al. 2017; Vera-Cossio 2021; West & Castro, 2023). The following image shows the number of pilots in the United States represented on the Stanford Basic Income Lab’s ‘Global Map of Basic Income Experiments.’ Figure 3. Global Map of Basic Income Experiments, as of July 24, 2024. (Source: Stanford Basic Income Lab). Key findings from pilot evaluations The following key convergent findings are drawn from a range of studies and evaluations conducted on national and international guaranteed income pilots ranging in size and duration. Each of the positive outcomes listed below is backed by a consistent body of evidence that underscores its legitimacy. Most of the cited results reference the most recent spate of pilots, 2018 to the present, but some refer to research on direct cash (e.g., tax credits) and earlier cash 49 transfer programs, particularly those that built the case for the current GI wave’s implementation and traction. Appendix IV provides a helpful list of the many sources and resources documenting the impetus, approaches, need-targeting, and impacts of guaranteed income. The preponderance of evidence suggests that guaranteed income meaningfully and measurably improves the social, economic, and psychological well-being of participants. Economic security and financial well-being: Guaranteed income’s promotion of greater financial stability has positive effects on housing/rent burden, debt accrual and relief, ability to cover emergency expenses, savings accumulation, and mental and emotional well-being (e.g., The American Guaranteed Income Studies: Paterson, New Jersey, Center for Guaranteed Income Research, December 2023).34 In one pilot, the number of participants who could pay all bills on time jumped from 27% to 83% (second-year cohort, Magnolia Mother’s Trust).35 Increasing short-term economic security and cash flow helps families save money over time by enabling them to purchase items in bulk, make repairs, avoid late payment fees, and prevent costly credit card debt. The sustained effects of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) bear mention as well. The fund provides annual dividend payments to Alaska residents ranging from $300 to $2,100 per person. Berman and Reamey (2016) document that since 1982, the payments have lifted 15,000 to 25,000 Alaskans out of poverty each year, and in 2000 alone, the PFD reduced poverty by 40 percent. The researchers estimate that 25% more Alaskans would fall below the poverty line without it. Workforce participation: Pilot payments enable individuals to afford transportation, childcare, education, training, interview clothes, and other expenses related to seeking and maintaining employment. For example, one of the participants in the Denver Basic Income Program shared that “I am able to buy the food I need to have lunch at my job every day...I don’t have to struggle to find the funds for gas or food, and I have new clothes so I don’t have to look like someone who just crawled out of the gutter. I’m able to buy good things like a good razor to 34 This is in line with extensive research on the effect of cash transfers and guaranteed income on poverty reduction and financial security, including the following: the EITC raises millions of people above the poverty line every year; similarly, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) reduces poverty by about 20% (with the number of indigenous Alaskan families below the poverty line reduced by an estimated 25%), and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program reduced the number of families below the poverty line by an estimated 35% from 1995 to 2000 (Meyer, 2010; Berman & Reamey, 2016; Bruckner et al., 2011). 35 Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) was the first pilot to specifically target extremely low-income families headed by a Black female living in affordable housing in the United States, providing them with $1,000 per month, no strings attached, for 12 months. Additionally, each child of a mother in the program receives a $1,000 deposit in a 529 savings account. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, MMT’s first cohort included 20 women and ran from December 2018–November 2019. The second, third, and fourth cohorts have consisted of approximately 100 mothers each. Currently in its fifth cohort, the MMT is now the longest running guaranteed income initiative in the recent GI movement. 50 shave my face” (Brisson et al., 2024). For many participants, guaranteed income increases workforce participation by providing flexibility to find better work situations, e.g., more or predictable hours, higher earnings, promotion opportunities, or flexibility to support family needs. It also permits and encourages people to pursue investments in human capital that expand access to and possibilities in the workforce, like additional schooling or training. Findings from the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) document that pilot participants found full-time employment at more than twice the rate of non-participants; this has been replicated in other pilots, like Denver’s.36 Evidence suggests that guaranteed income affords the ability to take career risks and pursue new ventures. For example, Open Research’s recently-published findings from their three-year pilot found a modest decline in work (1.3 fewer hours/week) but also documented measurable increases in entrepreneurship and active job searching. Across Magnolia Mother’s Trust’s first three cohorts, 42% of participants reported positive shifts in their jobs or careers, and 14 moms started or grew their own business (Moore et al., 2023). It is clear from the data that guaranteed income does not provide a disincentive to work; rather it enables more agency and flexibility that expands career pathways, meets the needs of families and caregivers, and promotes human capital investment. Education: Guaranteed income has been shown to improve educational opportunities, participation, and outcomes for adults and their children. For example, a significant number of mothers in the first cohort in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot went on to complete high school as a result of the program; one mother earned a certificate in business management. Others have pursued higher education or resumed disrupted education as a result of increased economic security and its carryover effect on the ability to pay for childcare, transportation, and other opportunity costs.37 Pilot participants’ children have reported improved school attendance and academic performance, and received fewer disciplinary interventions e.g., as 36 Further evidence has been furnished by other cash transfer programs. For example, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began distributing unconditional cash transfers in 1996 to every individual tribal member via revenue generated from a local casino. Akee et al. (2010) found no statistically significant evidence of any change in employment (full-time or part-time) for tribal members after payments began. Similarly, the Alaska Permanent Fund began disbursing dividend payments to qualifying Alaska residents in 1976 (Alaska Department of Revenue, 2023). Jones and Marinescu (2022) found that dividend payments had no significant impact on full-time employment but increased part-time employment by 1.8 percentage points (17%). Additionally, researchers from the University of Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research found that Alaska Permanent Fund payments boosted winter seasonal employment (Aizenman, 2023). Lastly, researchers studying the Baby’s First Years pilot found no statistically significant impact of receipt of the funds on maternal workforce participation (Sauval, et al., 2024). 37 One of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust’s second cohort stated, “I wouldn’t have furthered my education if it wasn’t for MMT. I bought my laptop and got back to school” (Moore et al., 2023). 51 shown in New Mexico’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Immigrant Families.38 Gabrielle Wedderburn, a participant in the Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) pilot said, “This money has allowed me to stabilize myself. It’s helped me establish an LLC for a Latin dance course I developed and pay for all the startup fees. I’ve even been able to purchase higher education materials and take specialized courses on how to market my business. There was this one business course that cost $2,500—something I would’ve never been able to afford before—but the CRNY funds made it possible” (Cuffie-Peterson & Hand, 2024). Public safety and public sector costs: Pilots and direct cash transfer programs have been shown to decrease recidivism, severity and frequency of incidences of intimate partner violence, and reliance on emergency medical services and housing.39 This prevention-oriented approach has tremendous impacts on downstream consequences and costs. Reductions in recidivism were evidenced in Durham’s Excel pilot; reductions in intimate partner violence were reported in Manitoba, Canada’s Mincome pilot in the 1970s and the city of Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP in 2024; and reduced reliance on emergency medical services and shelter, among other public services, 38 The Income Maintenance Experiments in North Carolina and New Jersey saw positive results on elementary school test scores and persistence rates, respectively (Forget, 2011). In the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Income Maintenance Experiments, children were 20% to 90% more likely to graduate high school, while children in the North Carolina experiment had a 22% increase on test scores (Ruckert et al., 2018). Moreover, research on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program from Akee et al. (2010) found that children from recipient households were 15% more likely to graduate high school by age 19, compared to children from non- recipient households. The impact of the per capita payment was especially pronounced on the lowest-income households; children from these households were recorded to have an extra year of schooling by the age of 21 (Neighly et al., 2022). 39 Evidence of the impact of cash transfers on involvement with the criminal legal system, violence, and victimization is limited but promising. Research on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program found that an annual $4,000 cash transfer to parents reduced their teenage children’s chances of committing a minor crime by 22% compared to the control group (Akee et al., 2010). Calnitsky and Pons (2021) research on Mincome found a robust negative relationship between the unconditional cash transfer and both violent crime rates and total crime rates, as well as property crime rates. Additionally, a small-scale pilot conducted by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) documented that cash transfers to young men at high risk of violence exposure were associated with improved health behaviors, including reduced prescription medication and marijuana usage and physical fights. While not statistically significant, recipients were also less likely to report carrying a weapon, using an electronic vapor product, and drinking alcohol. In addition, robust research highlights the important role of social welfare programs and public assistance in reducing crime and violence, e.g., emergency financial assistance from Chicago’s Homelessness Prevention Call Center reduces arrest rates for violent crimes by 51%, with the effect lasting for three years and driven by single (as opposed to married) recipients (Palmer et al., 2019). Lastly, it is well-documented that removing access to public benefits such as college financial aid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for previously incarcerated individuals can increase recidivism rates by significant amounts (Lovenheim & Owens, 2014; Yang, 2017; Tuttle, 2019; Deshpande & Mueller-Smith, 2022; Carr & Packham, 2017; Foley, 2011). This research is consistent with the idea that economic factors affect repeated interactions with the criminal legal system and suggests financial security is an important determinant of crime (Holzer et al., 2006; Travis, 2006; Harding et al., 2014; Munyo & Rossi, 2015; Blakeslee & Fishman, 2018). 52 has been reported for pilots running in Denver, Vancouver, and other areas. Akee (2010) found that a $4,000 increase in household income reduced the poorest children’s chances of committing a minor crime by 22 percent. Generational impacts: Extensive research has shown that children’s income as adults is strongly related to parents’ income during their childhood and has noted the racial and ethnic disparities inherent in this pattern (Chetty, 2019; Isaacs, 2007). Nearly half of children born to families with incomes in the bottom 20% will remain in the bottom 20% as adults; less than one in five will climb to the top two quintiles. Additional studies confirm that children growing up in poverty receive less education, earn less as adults, are more likely to receive public assistance, and have lower-quality health and high health costs over their lifetimes (Duncan & Le Menestrel, 2019). Moreover, Pilkauskas & Michelmore (2019) found that for single mothers with young children, the EITC resulted in greater housing stability, reduction in housing cost burdens, and less household crowding. According to the study, a $1,000 increase in the EITC amount would reduce extreme housing cost burdens by about 10%, crowding by 22%, and doubling up by 12%, with smaller increases associated with lesser impacts on housing cost burdens and crowding (Pilkauskas & Michelmore, 2019). Providing parents with a stable supplemental income for a set period of time lays the groundwork for wealth- and opportunity- building that disrupts generational cycles of poverty and promotes greater well-being. It also decreases parental stress and promotes healthier family relationships.40 For example, the evaluation of four pilots in the Southeast (in Atlanta, Birmingham, Louisville, and Shreveport) showed that as parents experienced decreased stress, their sense of agency and confidence increased, which, in turn, positively impacted their children. These improvements were evidenced through their support of children’s academic engagement and early childhood development, greater involvement in enrichment and bonding activities, and increased ability to meet basic needs (Kappil et al., 2023). A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees relayed the transformative potential of the dividend, particularly for young people: “If you’ve lived in a small rural community and never saw anybody leave, never saw anyone with a white-collar job or leading any organization, you always kind of keep your mindset right here,” he says, forming a little circle with his hands in front of his face. “Our kids today? The kids at the high school? They believe the sky’s the limit. It’s really changed the entire mindset of the community these past 20 years” (Lapowsky, 2017). 40 Research shows that cash payments can help parents better support their children in several ways. This includes direct emotional and material support, as well as indirect support, allowing parents to build skills and improve their employment prospects (Fung et al., 2024; Kappil et al., 2023). 53 Housing: Many pilots assess how GI payments affect participants’ rent or mortgage burden (for currently housed participants) or ability to find stable housing (for those who are unhoused). A reduction in housing burden is consistently reported. In pilots that prioritize unhoused individuals, a significant number of participants are able to leverage the GI funds to move into stable housing. For example, Vancouver’s New Leaf Project found that the percentage of days participants experienced homelessness decreased from 77% to 49%, whereas the pilot’s control group experienced an uptick: from 64% to 78 percent (Foundations for Social Change, 2020). The proportion of Denver Basic Income Program participants living in housing they considered to be stable more than doubled, from about 20% to 50% (Brisson, et al., 2024). Several participants in the Magnolia Mothers Trust’s third cohort were able to move out of subsidized housing and even purchase their own home (Springboard to Opportunities, 2021). Health: Guaranteed income has been shown to improve participants’ health across a wide variety of measures, including psychological, social, and emotional well-being; nutritional access; food security; and child birth weight. For example, more mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot were able to prepare three homemade meals a day for their family, and participants in Los Angeles BIG:LEAP experienced lower food insecurity and greater food choice than the control group over the course of the 12-month pilot. In Stockton, researchers found that SEED participants experienced significant improvements in anxiety and depression over the course of the pilot, moving down the scale from likely having a mild mental health disorder to likely mental wellness over the course of the year (West et al., 2021). Also, in the SEED pilot, women were able to afford transport to and from dental and preventative medical appointments they may have otherwise postponed (West, et al., 2021). Similar investments in proactive medical care were seen in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot, reflected by increases in health insurance, which in turn prevented participants from accruing medical debt, a clear and compelling indication of the two-way street between economic status and health (Springboard to Opportunities, 2021). Quality of life: In addition to the quantifiable effects, pilots benefit participants in numerous ways that align with their interests, circumstances, and ambitions. For example, many participants report spending more time with family and investing in their children’s enrichment. A significant number of Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP’s participants reported that they were able to enroll their children in enrichment activities, such as sports, lessons, and clubs. A participant in the Embrace Mothers pilot (Birmingham, AL) reflected that “[My daughter's] been wanting [dance classes] but I just couldn't afford it. And so now, just not being able to say no as much is really a big thing for me, especially when it comes to my kids, because I want to give them 54 everything. I just - I couldn't. And I still can't give them everything, but I can give them a little bit more” (Kappil et al., 2023). Others who benefit from guaranteed income can pursue creative hobbies, spend more time with family, and volunteer in their communities. An overarching theme of participants’ experiences is feeling more satisfied, more in choice around how they spend their time and contribute to their families and communities, and more hopeful about their futures. In St. Paul’s People’s Prosperity Pilot, the percentage of people reporting feelings of high hope progressively increased from 15% to 21% and sustained at 22% after six months post-pilot. This finding has been replicated across other pilots. While these feelings of satisfaction, hope, and empowerment may be difficult to quantify, they are qualitatively valid and central to the lives of those who receive a guaranteed income and the people who depend on them. In the words of Venettia, a participant in Gainesville’s Just Income pilot, “Hope goes a long way for people accustomed to hopelessness. Just believe in me a little bit and let me show you what I’m all about” (Scott, 2024).41 Social belonging and civic engagement: BIG:LEAP’s findings demonstrate that when government invests in impacted communities, and when residents feel invested in, this ripples outward to affect relationships with neighbors and overall sense of place and purpose. Across the study period, BIG:LEAP participants reported an increasing trend of engaging positively with their neighbors. Consistent with this finding, participants were significantly less likely to perceive safety issues than the control group at six months and 18 months, even though participants were significantly more likely to worry about safety at the baseline. CoCo Gi Big’s evaluation report indicated that 52% of the pilot’s survey respondents relayed that they had been able to participate in more community activities than before the pilot’s launch. One of the participants shared, “I’ve been able to go to community events. Go to city council meetings and other meetings that I normally couldn't afford to attend in person” (Lowery, 2024). 41 This sentiment is echoed across many pilots, including one MMT participant, who said, “I’m not as scared of my future, really, because there will be bad times, but it’s not going to stay [that way]. I’m more hopeful about things changing because I know that they're not going to always be bad” (Moore et al., 2023). 55 GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA Guaranteed income in Contra Costa County The growing GI movement has inspired several pilots in Contra Costa County. These smaller demonstration programs are bolstering our county’s safety net and lifting up community members. But there is an urgent need for more residents to benefit from this type of direct, flexible, and stable financial support. Over the past few years, Contra Costa residents have spoken up consistently in various forums about the rising costs of living and the increasing challenges of making ends meet. Many residents are living on the edge of an emergency, without a sufficient buffer to insulate them in times of unexpected crisis, let alone invest in their futures. As the Guaranteed Income Working Group community forums and focus groups revealed, Contra Costa residents are increasingly worried about their financial futures and their children’s ability to build a stable future in their hometowns. This heightened financial precarity introduces tremendous levels of stress and inhibits not just meeting basic needs in the present but planning for the future. No one should be forced to forgo one basic need (such as putting food on the table) to meet another need (such as buying their children medicine or staying safely housed), and yet that is the lived reality of many of Contra Costa’s residents. A county-funded guaranteed income program will strengthen and expand our local safety net by amplifying and supplementing existing services and benefits. It will also advance and deepen the County’s commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community. The stabilizing effects of guaranteed income have evidentially produced immediate benefits that lead to foundational long-term gains, such as education and employment advancement, reduced housing insecurity and justice involvement, improved health, and increased asset-building. The proposed $5.75 million investment in Measure X funds for guaranteed income in Contra Costa will support approximately 250 households (comprising up to 1,000 individuals) with a payment of $1,000/month for 18 months. This payment amount and duration will afford participating residents an opportunity to create a financial floor that helps them and their families meet present needs while they plan for a better future. The ripple effect of this support will impact the circumstances and trajectories of far more than those 250 households. These investments have the capacity to transform the futures of their children and grandchildren, protect their elders from harm, strengthen the fabric of their communities, and, cumulatively, build a more resilient, intergenerationally thriving, and 56 inclusive county. It also offers a boon to local businesses; for pilots whose participant expenditures have been tracked, a large share of the guaranteed income dollars is funneling into and feeding the local economy.42 The data shows that investing in people inspires hope, trust, and ambition, allowing them to flourish and be present in new and positive ways that lift up those around them. We see this concretely in GI’s effect on children’s educational outcomes and enrichment opportunities and in participants’ use of the additional income to provide mutual aid and launch social entrepreneurship ventures. When people are economically stable, they are better positioned and more likely to contribute to the community in positive and meaningful ways. Political participation increases, civic and academic engagement improve, and charitable activities increase (Weeks, 2013). Given California’s implementation of a statewide pilot and the Legislature’s endorsement of guaranteed income as a strategy to address economic and social vulnerability, Contra Costa County has a unique and timely opportunity to influence state policy discussions and decision- making. This means that the investment of County funds will have a tangible, far-reaching, and lasting impact locally while simultaneously helping to build the evidentiary and advocacy basis for further expansion and scaling. This prospect entails shifting from a scarcity lens that focuses on the limited number of residents who can be supported through a $5.75 million investment, to regarding this pilot as a platform to institutionalize policy and build support for an abundance agenda, where everyone has access to ample resources and opportunities to build healthy futures and families. In this framework, guaranteed income is a critical strategy to instantiate and institutionalize a more equitable and inclusive vision of social welfare and intergenerational thriving. The recommended plan for the County to fund guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa comes at an auspicious time: • In January 2024, Supervisor Federal Glover, current Chair of the Board, stated his commitment to focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access during his final year of Board service. 42 Additional Contra Costa residents stand to benefit from the pilot evaluation, which will demonstrate how a targeted policy can impact multiple dimensions, from family well-being to social and economic inclusion. This may spur further pilots, novel initiatives, and/or improvements to existing public benefits programs that would support even more residents to thrive. 57 • The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice is focused on aligning departmental goals and priorities to address community needs through the lens of economic and racial equity to achieve better outcomes for those most harmed by and vulnerable to systemic injustices in our county. It strives to create a more cohesive county ecosystem that is grounded in and responsive to the proximate experiences, priorities, and needs of its residents most burdened by racial inequity and social and economic marginalization. Notably, respondents to the countywide survey implemented by the ORESJ Core Committee to launch the office cited experience of extensive systemic harms by departments within the county’s governance structure, including lack of access or resources related to service provision, racial discrimination, physical and emotional harms, and inadequate or poor treatment from staff. Black and immigrant communities experienced disparate harm from the highest number of county agencies (Core Committee of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, 2022).43 • For the past three years, the Measure X Community Advisory Board has consistently recommended that the Board of Supervisors invest Measure X funds in guaranteed income pilots, including in the most recent round of recommendations announced at the 2024–25 County budget hearing in April 2024. They noted that the Measure X ballot language states that the goal of the sales tax measure is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers; emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.” The blueprint outlined in this 43 California has led the country in implementing a more intentional, upstream focus on socioeconomic conditions and promoting more equitable access to assets and opportunities in education, employment, housing, health- promoting environments, and wealth creation. The statewide GI pilot represents one such program, as does the historic creation of a Reparations Task Force and recent passage of important foundational bills to advance its implementation. On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom issued a formal apology for California’s role in the perpetuation of slavery and its legacy, marking an important recognition of the throughline between state-level policy and the disparate and disproportionate outcomes related to housing and homeownership, education, the criminal legal system, and access to economic mobility and asset-building that continue to afflict Black residents. Newsom stated, “As we confront the lasting legacy of slavery, I’m profoundly grateful for the efforts put forward by Chair Wilson and the members of the California Legislative Black Caucus. The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities. Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognizing the grave injustices of the past – and making amends for the harms caused.” The issuance of this statement sets the agenda, tone, and momentum for localities to advance the work of repair. It also dovetails with the systems-level focus of guaranteed income, i.e., pursuing policy pathways that intentionally address systemic harms, barriers, and accountability. The interconnections of racial and economic justice are part of the origin story of the modern guaranteed income movement and have directly inspired the most recent wave of pilots. Achieving racial equity and addressing race-related disparities and harms across numerous domains is often an explicit goal of many of these pilots. 58 report, inclusive of proposed priority populations and other design parameters, would create a guaranteed income program that fulfills all three of these bolded goals. The Measure X Community Advisory Board’s vision statement sets a goal that “Contra Costa County will have the necessary funds to invest in and sustain a robust system of care and the social and public services necessary to support a vibrant community and ensure that all county residents have equitable opportunities to thrive.” There are currently four guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa in various phases: three in implementation and one recently concluded. Several other pilots are being planned, including ones by First 5 Contra Costa, Comment Studio, and others. The following chart provides high-level information on the four current GI pilots being implemented in Contra Costa. Contra Costa pilots Pilot name, organization, status Population pilot focus Amount and duration Notes California Abundant Birth Project, Contra Costa County expansion site (implementing) Women who are: • 8-27 weeks pregnant • Have household income below $132,360 • Identify with one or more of the following risk factors for preterm birth: (1) Are Black or African American (2) Had a previous preterm birth (3) Have preexisting hypertension (4) Have preexisting diabetes (5) Have sickle cell anemia $1,000/month for 12 months Expansion pilot funded through statewide GI CDSS funds (originally based in San Francisco; eligibility parameters have slightly shifted for expansion sites). Notably, Contra Costa had the highest number of applicants in its first-round drawing of any county site. CoCo Go Big Comment Studio (completed) 20 Antioch adult residents & 10 Antioch former foster youth Adults received $400/month for 6 months; Youth received $200/month for 6 months Resident-led and resident- designed pilot 59 Pilot name, organization, status Population pilot focus Amount and duration Notes ELEVATE Concord Monument Impact (implementing) 120 low-income families $2,500 up-front stabilization payment + $500/month for 12 months City of Concord allocated $1.5 million in ARPA funds to seed this pilot RYSE (implementing) Youth and young adults (YYA) ages 16-26 experiencing a crisis that threatens their housing stability. Intent is to provide direct cash to stabilize their housing situation and prevent them from experiencing homelessness. 100 YYA throughout the county will be supported with varying amounts, based on a budgeting plan developed with support from staff. The Direct Cash Transfer as Prevention (DCT-P) Pilot is based on a highly successful project, implemented by A Way Home Washington, called the Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund. Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot served 20 adults and 10 former foster youth. Demographic information included the following: • Participant race/ethnicity: 57% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 10% white, 7% multiple races/ethnicities, 3% Asian or Asian American • $21,214 average annual income • 57% of participants pay more than 30% of their income on rent • 37% lost their jobs during the pandemic Asked what they wanted to get out of the GI program, many participants mentioned greater stability, paying off debt, growth and learning opportunities, and being able to spend more time with family. One participant hoped “To be able to feel more comfortable at school, enough to pay some of the tuition and expenses required like food and materials” (Lowery, 2024). 60 Surveys conducted at baseline, midpoint, and exit showed that: • The top three most common expenditures of GI funds by participants included food (76%), utilities (67%), and gas/fuel/oil (52%). • The percentage of respondents who indicated they have always been able to pay their bills on time increased from 14% at baseline to 35% at exit. • The percentage of respondents who indicated they never had to use emergency lending services or borrow money in the past six months increased from 14% at baseline to 35% at exit. • The percentage of respondents with student loan debt decreased from 24% to 14%. • The percentage of respondents with automotive loan debt decreased from 29% to 19%. • The percentage of respondents with past-due utility bills decreased from 52% to 29%. • There was an increase in the percentage of respondents from baseline to exit who indicated they have always been able to go to a doctor when in need of medical care. • The percentage of respondents who indicated they were employed full-time increased from 19% at baseline to 24% at exit. • 62% of survey respondents had an increase in their Total Hope Score from baseline to exit, and 57% had an increase in their Total Agency Score. When asked what guaranteed income had made possible for them, participants shared the following sentiments: • “The GI program saved me in so many ways. It helped me save up money to be able to flee a horrible relationship.” • “Right now, I have money saved up. If there happens to be an emergency, then I’m not going to panic or just not have any solutions.” • “A lot of times it isn't just about money, it's about quality of life and your emotions and your stress level. Having enough money can take away those stressors and help with your emotions.” 61 • Juan shared his story about struggling to find employment due to lack of opportunities and how the guaranteed income pilot has helped him by being able to afford public transportation to job interviews, job fairs, and meeting with recruiters. Monument Impact’s ELEVATE Concord pilot The following demographic information sheds insight on ELEVATE Concord’s participant population: • 120 participants, 258 children under the age of 18 • Average age: 35 • 96% female • 90% Latino/Hispanic • Education: 53% have less than a high school degree; 35% are high school graduates; and 12% have some university/college education • 46% rent rooms in someone else’s home • 73% live in the 94520 zip code • Median income: $21,444 ELEVATE Concord's evaluation is being conducted by Dr. Rosa Maria Sternberg, an adjunct professor at UCSF and the creator of Monument Impact’s mental health program, Mentes Positivas en Acción. The evaluation will be conducted over two years to capture experiences during the pilot and one year post-pilot. Quarterly surveys are sent to participants to learn more about their housing, finances, employment, education, health care, family time, and community experience, as well as their stress and anxiety levels. Additionally, a cohort of 12 storytellers were interviewed to capture qualitative data at the pilot’s start and will be interviewed again at the end. Second quarter surveys conducted In June 2024 revealed that: • ELEVATE continues to help participants with paying rent and avoiding eviction (0% reported being evicted in comparison to 14% in the first quarter) 62 • Fewer participants reported moving due to rent increases or lease ending; 20% reported moving due to bad conditions • Paying bills (58.2%) and buying food/groceries (75%) continue to be the top spending categories for GI payments • More participants reported having a job (75.5%) • More participants reported ELEVATE helping them pay off debt (25.5%) • A greater number of participants reported having more time to participate in family activities (41.8%) • More participants reported ELEVATE helping them with learning a new skill (34%) or going back to school (16.3%) • More participants reported ELEVATE is helping them pay medical bills and get health insurance. Note: This is likely due to Monument’s wraparound services, as their healthy communities team started a program to enroll people in in Medi-Cal. • An increased number of participants took part in Monument’s mental health program Mentes Positivas en Acción (MPA) and their Day Labor program • Participants reported less stress Investing in publicly-funded pilots will bring Contra Costa into alignment with peer counties, such as those listed below, that have similar levels of income inequality, poverty, and racial equity issues and have committed to addressing them through guaranteed income programs. Sampling of publicly-funded pilots in California Pilot Population Amount/Duration Notes Alameda County 90 former foster youth $1,000/month for 24 months $2.8M allocation from social services budget. Pilot designed by former foster youth City of Los Angeles BIG:LEAP 3,202 residents, who were required to be: 18 years or older with at least one dependent child younger than 18 or a student younger than 24, or pregnant and $1,000/month for 12 months BIG:LEAP was funded through the American Rescue Plan, a reappropriation from the city’s police budget, and additional investments from local council districts. 63 Pilot Population Amount/Duration Notes have an income at or below the federal poverty level. Elevate Mountain View 166 extremely low-income residents $500/month for 24 months Funded with American Rescue Plan Act dollars Los Angeles County Breathe 1,000 residents + 200 former foster youth + 2,000 additional former foster youth $1,000/month for 36 months More than 180,000 residents applied, including 95,000 on the first day applications opened. The Board of Supervisors has twice expanded the initial pilot (reflected in the Population column by “+”), the most recent of which was authorized in August 2024. RISE UP Alameda (City) 150 households $1,000/month for 24 months ARPA funds San Diego County Family Income for Empowerment 485 families $500/month for 24 months Partnership between Jewish Family Service and San Diego County Health & Human Services San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (GIFT) 55 economically marginalized transgender individuals $1,200/month for 18 months Partnership between San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector, Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development, Office of Transgender Initiatives, Lyon- Martin Community Health Services, and the Transgender District San Mateo County 70 current and former foster youth, ages 18 to 22 $1,000/month for 18 months Total budget of $2.032 million, supported by Measure K, pooled funding for youth-focused services managed by County Human Services Agency, and a $100,000 contribution from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Santa Clara County GBI for the reentry population 100+ justice-impacted individuals, including transition age youth $1,200/month for 24 months $4 million allocation includes: • $2 million AB 109 • $2 million ARPA Note: County CEO administers three other pilots with public funds (relevant information included in later sections of the report). Sonoma County Pathway to Income Equity 305 families with very young children $500/month for 24 months ARPA funds (County-City funded) 64 Notes • Publicly-funded pilots in California have also launched in Coachella, El Monte, Long Beach, Pomona, Sacramento, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and other sites. • Nationally, there are at least 25 additional pilots that are 100% publicly funded. • If we include pilots drawing from a hybrid of public and private funding, the total number of pilots is significantly higher. For a list of pilots that have run or are currently being implemented in California, see Appendix II. 65 WHY DOES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NEED GUARANTEED INCOME? Income inequality is a racial equity issue The state of California, and the Bay Area in particular, has been an engine of economic productivity and mobility, yet that success has not included or accommodated all residents, both historically and in the present day. Earning gaps data chart the trajectory of income inequality that defines the region, e.g., in 2020, median earnings for Latinos in the nine-county Bay Area were $45,500 as compared to $94,000 for whites (Bay Area Equity Atlas, 2020).44 Our responsibility to ensuring a region that people of all incomes and backgrounds can call home requires bold and equity-driven policies and strategies that recognize the burdens and barriers too many of our residents face—not just to pursuing their dreams but to meeting even their most basic needs.45 Aside from wealth accrued through earned income, asset acquisition, especially through homeownership, serves as a bedrock for future and generational economic security. In this context, it is notable that there is nearly a 30-point gap between Black and white household ownership rates: 75% to 45% nationally, and 63% to 36% in California (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2022).46 Black rates of homeownership peaked just before the subprime mortgage 44 In their paper on strategies to increase opportunity and mobility in the United States, Ellwood and Patel state, “Even in places with comparatively greater economic opportunity, low- income families, including immigrant families, are isolated in desperate situations. When the Partnership visited with predominantly Mexican immigrant families in the Mayfair neighborhood in east San Jose, they shared with us that renting a couch to sleep on can cost $600 a month; renting a garage for a family to live in can cost $1,000 a month. These families live within 30 minutes of some of the biggest technology companies in the world. Yet one woman we spoke with asked us in Spanish, ‘What is this ‘Silicon Valley’ you keep talking about?’—highlighting the economic and cultural divides in the region.” Ellwood & Patel (2018). 45 Economy et al. (2024) posit that “The lack of affordability can also create displacement pressures, causing some households to move involuntarily. As of February 2024, 37 percent of Bay Area renters felt pressured to move, and 19 percent reported moving involuntarily, for reasons that included the landlord raising rent or refusing to make repairs. Research has also shown that lower-income households are increasingly feeling pushed out of the region’s expensive coastal markets. For example, 40 percent of households who left the Bay Area between 2010 and 2016 had incomes below $50,000—in contrast, only 10 percent of those who left earned more than $200,000. Additionally, those moving from the Bay Area were disproportionately Black and Hispanic/Latine, raising concerns about how the housing crisis is affecting communities of color. evictions over time 2021-2023.” 46 Rothstein (2017) has documented the extensive private and governmental forces that have inhibited homeownership and affordable housing for many Black families. In the public sector, between 1934 and 1962, the Federal Housing Authority financed mortgages and built affordable, high-quality public housing almost exclusively for white families (Schweitzer, 2020). The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944—the G.I. bill—provided many benefits for 66 crisis, and have not recovered, whereas white homeownership has soared to record levels in recent years, despite the affordable housing crisis. The following graphic shows the Bay Area’s significant racial and ethnic disparities in homeownership.47 Figure 4. Home Ownership by Race and Hispanic/Latine Origin. Retrieved from Economy, et al., 2024. (Source: American Community Survey 1-year estimates from the United States Census Bureau accessed through IPUMS USA, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org.) Note: Group quarters were excluded. Hispanic and other racial categories are mutually exclusive. Programs such as guaranteed income ask us to prioritize equitable wealth-building and inclusive economic prosperity in order to create a society that is welcoming, abundant, and safe for everyone. Income inequality has increased since the start of the pandemic New data released September 10, 2024, shows that California’s poverty rate increased to 18.9% in 2023, up from 16.4% in 2022 and 11.0% in 2021, according to the Census Bureau’s veterans, including loans to purchase a home, business, or farm. Research shows that most of the approximately 1.2 million Black war veterans were denied the same benefits that white veterans received (Brown, 2021). Zoning practices, “urban renewal” policies, and discrimination within the home loan and banking industry have layered upon these foundational disadvantages. 47 “NH” refers to “non-Hispanic” in the chart. 67 Supplemental Poverty Measure. The state’s poverty rate was particularly high among Black and Latino Californians, and California continued to have the highest poverty rate of the 50 states.48 The chart below tracks the distribution of poverty across different population groups. Figure 5. California Poverty Rates Under the Supplemental Poverty Measure, 2022 to 2023. (Source: “California’s Poverty Rate Soars to Alarmingly High Levels in 2023,” California Budget & Policy Center, 2024). The 2023 figure starkly reveals the effect of expired pandemic reliefs and protections that have left many people and families struggling to hold their ground; to wit, the 2023 poverty rate is higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 16.6% in 2019. It is also notable that inflation-adjusted hourly wages for low-wage workers also decreased in California. 48 These racial disparities are persistent. For example, even after controlling for age, tenure, educational attainment, employment status, household composition, and disability status—all factors that can influence a household’s income—Black residents in the Bay Area are 1.9 times more likely to be represented among extremely low-income households, while American Indian/Alaska Native residents are 1.9 times more likely (Reid, 2021). 68 The gap between high and low incomes is both immense and escalating. In 2022, families at the top of the income distribution—the 90th percentile—earned 10 times more than families at the 10th percentile: $305,000 vs. $29,000, respectively (Public Policy Institute of California, April 2024). In 2023, the average income of the top 1% of Californians was 14 times the $89,300 median California household income and 67 times the average income for the bottom 20% of Californians, which stood at a woefully inadequate level of $18,170 (California Budget & Policy Center, 2024). Families with incomes in the bottom quarter of California’s income distribution either fall below or are at risk of falling below the amount required to meet basic needs (about $40,000 per year for a family of four). Poverty would be higher without safety net programs, but it is pervasive even with them. Residents throughout Contra Costa County struggle with housing and living costs Most Bay Area households are affected in some way by the region’s ongoing affordability crisis: housing costs are increasing faster than incomes, nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, and rates of homelessness continue to rise. The California Housing Partnership’s 2024 Affordable Housing Needs Report relays the scope and severity of the regional housing affordability crisis on Contra Costa residents. According to the report, as of 2023, 30,812 low-income renter households in Contra Costa County do not have access to an affordable home. Seventy-two percent of extremely low-income (ELI) households are paying more than half of their income on housing costs, compared to 1% of moderate-income households. Renters in Contra Costa County need to earn $43.63 per hour—2.5 times the City of Richmond minimum wage—to afford the average monthly asking rent of $2,269. Asking rents increased by 1.4% between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2023. Contra Costa County’s deep systemic inequities compromise the economic and housing stability of tens of thousands of families in our communities—with the greatest impacts felt by extremely low-income households and people of color.49 According to the Bay Area Equity 49 In their report on the housing needs of low-income households in the Bay Area, Economy, et al. (2024) state that “From 2012 through 2022, the top 1 percent’s median income has grown by 87 percent—from $461,000 to $863,000. In contrast, the bottom 10 percent’s income has grown by only 27 percent, from $6,200 to $7,900. This widening income gap has direct implications for housing affordability: in the context of limited supply, higher-income households can push up rents of existing units. It also contributes to rising Area Median Incomes (AMIs), with significant implications for affordable housing policies and who they benefit. In 2023, the typical Bay Area rent was over $3,000, up from $2,360 in 2015…Of the Bay Area’s 1.2 million renter households, 57 percent have incomes lower than 80 percent of AMI. 69 Atlas, between 2000 and 2020, Contra Costa County’s median rent increased by 42%, while the median household income for renters increased by just 11 percent. During this time, the share of rent-burdened households grew by 9 percentage points (41% to 50%). A majority of renter households of color (55%) in Contra Costa County are rent burdened, compared to 46% of white renter households. Black renters are particularly impacted—nearly two-thirds (64%) of Black renter households are rent burdened. Additionally, rent burden disproportionately impacts younger and older residents of Contra Costa County: 56% of children in the county live in a rent-burdened home, as do 58% of seniors. Critically, rent burden is a countywide issue: 43% of renter households in Orinda are rent burdened, and 41% of those in Danville (Bay Area Equity Atlas analysis of American Community Survey data from IPUMS USA and the Census Bureau, 2024). This staggering degree of rent burden is coupled with extreme levels of rent debt.50 Nationally, 67% of households behind on rent are composed of people of color, 78% are low income, and 50% are households with children (National Equity Atlas, 2024). In California, the estimated total rent debt is $1,705,500,000; 646,000 households are behind on rent, with 833,000 children living in those households (National Equity Atlas, Rent Debt Dashboard, 2024). Of these renters, 82% are people of color, 86% are low income, and 60% are households with children. Combined, rent burden and debt equate with unsustainable housing situations and chronic precarity. As of February 2024, 67,000 Bay Area households were behind on rent by an average of 2.6 months, for a total of nearly $460 million. The majority of these renters were low-income households (94%) and/or people of color (90%) (Economy, et al., 2024). Notably, as of July 2023, Contra Costa had the second highest eviction filing rate in the Bay Area and the seventh highest per capita rate in the state, a staggering indicator of our county’s widespread and high level of housing insecurity (Hosseini, 2024). High housing cost burdens increase the risk of housing instability and eviction. Research has shown that evictions—which disproportionately impact Black and women renters—have profound negative impacts on health, housing stability, and employment (Hoke & Boen, 2021). In Contra Costa County, working full-time does not guarantee financial security And almost 40 percent of renters—more than 470,000 households—have incomes below 50 percent of AMI.” 50 Rent debt can accrue from prolonged rent burden, or as a collateral consequence of an incidental shock, like illness or job loss. Many of the most rent-burdened and rent-debt-ridden households were disproportionately housing insecure before the pandemic; escalating costs of living since then have magnified these societal disparities and their affliction on individual residents’ lives and futures. 70 In their report “Shedding Light on Bay Area Poverty” (2023), the Tipping Point Community documented that most people who are poor in the Bay Area are employed and derive minimal support from government programs. In fact, half of Bay Area residents in poverty have one or more working-age adults in their family who is employed full-time for the entire year. In addition, 10.4% of those in poverty have adults who work full-time for part of the year, and 19.2% have adults who work part-time. In other words, a job, even a full-time one, does not guarantee economic security in this region. Hard work does not necessarily equate with financial stability.51 To reverse these trends; upend entrenched patterns of structural racism, systemic discrimination, and inherent societal disadvantage; and avoid the negative outcomes that accrue with them, it is increasingly clear that more coordinated, targeted, and prevention- oriented responses are needed. As of 2023, 26% of Contra Costa households fall below United Way’s Real Cost Measure (RCM); this figure rises to 45% for Latino and African American households.52 Notably, 97% of these households have at least one working adult. A family of four (2 adults, 1 infant, 1 school-aged child) would need to hold more than three full time, minimum-wage jobs to achieve economic security.53 Deepening inequality and wealth disparities paint a stark picture of two different Contra Costa Counties, where some residents keep prospering and others never stop struggling. Although Contra Costa has a higher median income compared with other Bay Area counties, its deep disparities in health, wealth, justice, education, jobs, and housing cut deeply across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines, as documented in, e.g., Bay Area Equity Atlas, Contra Costa County FY 24–25 budget hearings Health Department and Employment and Human Services Department presentations, Contra Costa County 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, Contra Costa County Continuum of Care 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports, and the California School Dashboard for specific Contra Costa County school districts (see Appendix I for documentation and links). 51 Reid (2021) documents that “Since the Great Recession, the [Bay Area] region has experienced significant job growth, yet very few of these employment opportunities are among middle-wage occupations, which could provide workers with living wages. Instead, job growth has been concentrated in high- and low-wage jobs. The development of this ‘hourglass economy’ means that the region will continue to struggle with a high share of low- wage workers who cannot support their families even if they work full-time.” Addressing these challenging structural constraints demands a broad set of cross-sector interventions. Reid states that “The most immediate need is to re-imagine and strengthen the social safety net.” 52 The Real Cost Measure estimates the amount of income required to meet basic needs including the costs of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and taxes. Unlike the official poverty measure which is primarily calculated based on the cost of food adjusted for inflation annually, the Real Cost Measure takes into account geographical differences in the cost of living throughout California. 53 This calculation is based on $13.00/hour, 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year. 71 Economic insecurity certainly affects people in all regions of Contra Costa. More than one-third of local workers do not make enough to afford their basic needs.54 However, that figure increases to 50% for Black workers and 63% for Latino workers (Bay Area Equity Atlas, 2021).55 Our childcare providers, hospital aides, office cleaners, school bus drivers, and other workers provide the essential services that make our county run, yet they cannot afford to meet their own essential needs. Too many families are one financial shock away from falling behind on rent and becoming homeless, whether from loss of employment or an unexpected hospital visit.56 54 It is notable that the costs of basic needs, like housing, food, utilities, and gas, have risen tremendously in the region and is increasing faster than the cost of non-essential goods. Recent wage gains for lower-wage jobs cannot make up for over a decade of stagnating wages. Moreover, higher hourly wages do not always translate into higher take-home pay every month, given the difficulty of finding full-time employment. (United for ALICE, 2024). 55 These figures are taken from datasets compiled by the Center for Women’s Welfare at the University of Washington; The Self-Sufficiency Standard for California 2021; and IPUMS USA. The Bay Area Equity Atlas (2024) states that, “A worker earning enough to meet their basic needs is defined as an individual earning at least half of the Self-Sufficiency Standard for a household of two adults, one school-age child, and one preschool-age child in the county where they reside. This family type was chosen based on the assumption that two full-time workers would be able to support a family of two adults and two kids (regardless of current family composition) in an equitable economy.” 56 Nationally, almost 70% of families with incomes below the Federal Poverty Line reported experiencing a material hardship in 2018; of these families, 61% experienced a financial shock in that same year (Urban Institute, 2018). The Bay Area’s high cost of living exacerbates the baseline struggle of many residents and heightens their exposure to a life-altering shock. The recent statewide survey on homelessness revealed the degree to which this context precipitated their housing crisis (Kushel, M., & University of California, San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, 2023). 72 Figure 6. Income Gap for Bay Area Single-Parent Household with Two Children. (Source: “Big Moves for Housing and Economic Security,” ALL HOME Regional Impact Council, 2024). As Figure 6 shows, even if a single parent is working full-time and receiving all the public benefits for which they’re eligible, they often still don’t have enough resources to live above the California Poverty Measure (CPM) threshold.57 Guaranteed income invites us to take a hard look at the obstacles people face to pursuing their dreams and offers a tangible path to help overcome them. In the Bay Area, 43.5% of Latino and 41.9% of Black residents are living in or near poverty—more than double the rate (15.8%) for white residents (Tipping Point Community, 2024). This creates a wealth chasm; calling it a wealth “gap” does not do justice to the extent of damage it has wrought and continues to inflict on Black and brown communities.58 Poverty produces its own multiplier of harms and intersects with structural racism, over- policing, underfunded public schools, housing instability, gender inequity, and labor exploitation.59 It creates its own economy with exploitative rents, banking fees, unfair labor practices, predatory debt accrual, and more. It manufactures and reproduces social inequalities, individual trauma, and generational harms. Looking soberly and purposefully at 57 The CPM is a state-specific index of poverty, modeled on the Census Bureau's Supplemental Poverty Measure, that improves upon traditional poverty measures by accounting for necessary expenditures like child care and out- of-pocket health costs; adjusting for geographic differences in housing costs; and including tax credits, food assistance, and other non-cash benefits in the resources available to help families meet basic needs. 58 These economic disparities and harms are inextricably interwoven with other vulnerabilities, particularly housing burden and precarity. As a December 2021 report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley documented, “In a region where the average household income is approaching $140,000 (and the top 10 percent earn more than $290,000), approximately 457,000 households were considered extremely low-income (ELI) in 2019, trying to make ends meet on an average of $17,800 a year. These ELI households—who are more likely to include Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Asian individuals—are at significant risk of housing instability. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 51 percent of ELI households in the Bay Area were precariously housed, meaning that they received no housing assistance or did not own their home outright, and were paying more than 30 percent of their income toward rental or mortgage costs. These at-risk households include over 575,000 people—including 174,000 children—which is more than 10 times the number of people currently receiving assistance through the region’s network of homeless service providers.” (Reid, 2021). Although not all ELI households are at risk of homelessness, the data reveal a number of factors that make these households particularly vulnerable to housing insecurity and more likely to experience barriers to economic security and mobility, e.g., the presence of individuals with a self-reported disability, lower educational attainment, etc. 59 Financial security during childhood decreases risk factors for varied systems involvement. For example, a new body of research compiled by Chapin Hall, a research and policy center that focuses on child welfare and family well-being at the University of Chicago, finds that material hardship increases the risk for child welfare involvement due to neglect and abuse. They document that when families are given cash assistance, their risk for child welfare involvement is reduced (Anderson, Grewal-Kök, Cusick, Weiner, & Thomas (2023). 73 these lineages and interconnections requires that we recognize and rectify how past transgressions play out in present harms, pervasive injustices, and ongoing inequities. Contra Costa’s widespread poverty, financial strain, and concentrated racialized resource disparities are set within a region with an exorbitant cost of living and many high-income earners who compete for limited housing stock. These characteristics mirror those in a majority of other communities where guaranteed income has been successful in shifting policy discussions, transforming community members’ lives, and rewriting stories of trust, agency, deservedness, and dignity. 74 GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT DESIGN Design elements All guaranteed income pilots share a common commitment to prevention, harm reduction, equity, and addressing the disproportionate impacts of racism, economic vulnerability, and social marginalization. However, no two pilots are identical; each is designed to respond to local needs. Guaranteed income pilots vary in priority population, disbursement amount, duration, total budget, evaluation type, and administrative costs. Guaranteed income is both basic and nuanced—availing flexibility and variability in different communities. Yet, while all pilots are unique—operating at different scales, on different timelines, with different priority populations, and offering different levels of optional wrap- around services—they all share key design elements. These include: • Program scale and scope (participant number and eligibility criteria) • Program duration • Payment amount • Funding sources • Participant outreach, recruitment, and engagement • Interaction with existing benefits programs • Program administration • Additional supports and services for pilot participants • Evaluation Baseline goals and values The recommendations for Contra Costa’s pilot design, goals, and intended outcomes utilize a targeted universalism lens—i.e., honoring that we all deserve abundant resources to help us lead healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous lives, but recognizing that we are all situated differently with regard to the opportunities to secure these resources. This conceptual and pragmatic 75 framework uplifts shared values and aspirations and encourages us to actualize their universal attainment through strategic, equity-centered investments.60 Implementation of a publicly-funded guaranteed income program in our county is built upon the following universal goal: All Contra Costa residents should have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. As documented in the previous section and throughout this report, too many of our residents are struggling to get by, lacking sufficient and flexible financial resources to sustain themselves and their families and thereby being forced to make difficult choices to prioritize basic needs and navigate scarcity. This problem warrants a targeted response. Guaranteed income is a promising policy pathway for local governments to directly support and invest equitably in their residents so they can tap into more resources and opportunities. This pathway reflects the model of mobility uplifted by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty, in which agency, sense of belonging, and economic success are interwoven. While this universal goal is ambitious, and cannot be fully achieved through a small-scale pilot, designing specific implementation strategies in its service moves us closer to universal realization.61 These commitments also embed an infrastructure of care and recognition of shared humanity into public policymaking and funding decisions, paving the way for transformative changes that fortify our county’s collective well-being and affirm its diversity. As Veronica, who participated in Cambridge’s RISE pilot said, “A step up for everybody is a beautiful thing…Some people already have plenty of steps up already, but a step up for those that really need it, that would be a really beautiful thing.” Targeted investments in those who have less access to opportunity and stability build shared prosperity and yield universal gains that lift up families, schools, and communities. Veronica’s statement aligns with the goals of 60 powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) specify that “Targeted universalism is based on exploring the gaps that exist between individuals, groups, and places that can benefit from a policy or program and the aspiration- establishing goal. Targeted universalism policy formulations do more than close or bridge such gaps, but ultimately clarify and reveal the barriers or impediments to achieving the universal goal for different groups of people.” 61 Critically, while a goal is universal, it can only be achieved through strategies that center diversity and account for inequities. powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) write, “Targeted universalism rejects a blanket universal strategy, which is likely to be indifferent to the reality that different groups are situated differently relative to the institutions and resources of society. It also rejects the claim of formal equality that would treat all people the same as a way of ignoring difference— recall that universal strategies may not achieve universal goals. For this reason, targeted universalism is sometimes referred to as “Equity 2.0”—a framework to realize the full potential of pursuing equity. It embraces difference and disables any attempt to legitimize an inequitable status quo through treating everyone the same, with the same solutions, and the same attention. With an unwavering commitment to the universal goal, targeted universalism platforms require a diversity of strategies to advance all people toward it.” 76 California’s statewide pilot, which is intended to “disrupt poverty, advance equity, and support the basic needs of recipients” (Governor Newsom, Press release, November 3, 2023). The recommended goals for Contra Costa County’s guaranteed income pilot should include: • Contribute toward poverty alleviation, housing security, and mental health • Alleviate current financial hardship and economic volatility by providing an income floor for a sustained period of time • Promote pathways for mobility and resilience at the individual, family, and community level to ensure diversity does not mean disparity in Contra Costa • Increase financial assets and opportunities to build generational wealth • Provide flexible resources that fill in the gaps of existing public assistance programs Pilots often establish additional goals tailored to the needs and circumstances of the pilot population, such as increasing the number of former foster youth who are stably housed or reducing recidivism for the reentry population. Resident stakeholders and the selected pilot evaluation partner can assist with defining parameters and metrics for additional indicators. Intended outcomes Projected and evidenced pilot outcomes vary significantly, depending on the pilot site’s goals, the priority population and participants’ beginning circumstances, family contexts, and individual aspirations.62 As a flexible tool, cash payments can be used to address specific and variable needs, respond to emerging demands, and create the possibility for increased choice and agency. However, it’s important to note that cash, and guaranteed income overall, is an imprecise instrument if the intent is to achieve a single outcome for everyone. People have 62 Even within priority populations, additional parameters can target site-specific participants and outcomes. For example, HOPE SF’s pilot-to-policy program, Place to Prosper, intentionally addresses anti-Blackness and recognizes economic disadvantage. The program places “Black people at the core of a vision for racial justice with the understanding that pulling the most marginalized to the center lifts up everyone.” (Wealth Building Framework, 2021) The two-year place-based pilot deposits $750 monthly to 75 HOPE SF families with children under five years old. Initiated in 2009, the Partnership for HOPE SF aims to introduce mixed-income communities in four former public housing neighborhoods without the displacement of legacy residents; 45% of residents identify as African American/Black in these neighborhoods and have a median household income of $15,000. Potential outcomes from this pilot include increased parental economic stability through a sustained ability to meet basic needs and improvements in child educational achievement and family well-being. The direct cash transfers may also stabilize neighborhood displacement and enhance feelings of safety as defined by community members themselves. 77 varying needs and fluid circumstances, set against a broader landscape of barriers and opportunities. For this reason, GI pilots should seek to advance some or many aspirational outcomes for everyone rather than expect a uniform outcome for all. California’s statewide guaranteed income program distributed funding over seven pilot sites to “learn more about how guaranteed income can work as a supplement to, rather than a replacement of, existing safety net programs”63 and specified that “Outcomes that will be studied and evaluated include health and overall well-being, financial stress, employment, and education. Some of these specific data measures will be consistent for all pilots and some will be pilot-specific” (California Department of Social Services, Press release, November 3, 2023). The program is part of the state’s steady embrace of more equity-driven approaches to addressing pervasive economic insecurity and social welfare. The statewide program was launched based on preliminary pilot findings and a relatively smaller handful of programs throughout the state. Since that time, there has been tremendous growth in the implementation, research, and advocacy of guaranteed income across California. This set the stage for the legislature’s latest endorsement of guaranteed income as a tractable public investment: Assembly Bill 2263. Guaranteed income is not a panacea; it is not a singular solution to any social ill or individual circumstance. Rather, guaranteed income is a potent strategy and pointed tool within a larger vision of societal welfare that centers equity, prevention, and security. It lays a powerful foundation and demonstrable springboard for meaningful and measurable change for individuals, families, and communities. After payments end, income volatility and other enduring realities may impact a resident’s savings capacity and financial security. This reflects the fact that economic mobility is limited by more than just a lack of cash, e.g., caretaking responsibilities, disability, structural inequities 63 The evaluation report on Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP references the different approaches to guaranteed income’s interaction with existing public welfare programs. Kim, Castro, West, Tandon, Ho, Nguyen, and Sharif (2024) state: “Designing unconditional cash programs in the US historically revolves around an enduring debate about whether or not GI should work alongside the safety net or replace means-tested benefits (Baker et al., 2020). Supporters of replacing the safety net with cash, an idea espoused by Andrew Yang when running for President, base their case on Milton Friedman’s proposal for the Seattle/Denver Income Maintenance experiments (SIME/DIME) in the 1970s, where the logic rested on replacing benefits with a negative income tax (Christophersen, 1983). This approach was expected to improve efficiency, lower costs, and increase work incentives, but participants in SIME/DIME refused to sign up for the program until they were assured they would not lose their benefits, foreshadowing the ethical dilemmas of the present (Baker et al., 2020; Christophersen, 1983). In contrast, most current GI programs follow the Stockton model, where unconditional cash is designed to work alongside the safety net rather than replace it (Baker et al., 2020). The logic rests on mitigating the potential for pushing people further into poverty when GI is not enough to offset the combined loss of public insurance, housing supports, subsidized childcare, CalFresh, and myriad other benefits.” 78 (such as the gender pay gap), and other determinants. No level of commitment, creativity, or resources will make substantive progress on advancing economic equity and increasing the wealth of low-income residents, and in particular, households of color, without attention to— and scaled solutions for—addressing these critical realities and disparities.64 But guaranteed income can and does provide direct relief and preventative resources in the present and create pathways for opportunity and mobility in the future. And that is precisely what guaranteed income pilots are achieving throughout the country. Despite variability in participant context and the persistence of structural barriers and systemic inequities, guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa should seek to: • Provide basic income for participating residents to meet essential needs, improve financial security, and empower individual decision-making. • Reduce racial and economic inequities in housing, health, income, and educational opportunities. Pilot administration and evaluation The most common administrative structure for pilots involves three to four components: • Government sponsor: County or city staff serve as anchors to provide programmatic oversight and perform specific duties but may not necessarily be engaged in its day-to- day administration. • Implementing partner: Often a non-profit with existing ties to the priority population serves as the agency responsible for administering the program. Responsibilities often include program support, application collection, participant selection and enrollment, and collaboration with other partners on outreach and communication. Some of these tasks may also be performed by the government sponsor. 64 For example, many low-income people are saddled with debt in the form of medical bills, student loans, and high-interest credit cards. That debt (let alone the structural conditions that foster it) does not necessarily disappear as a result of an 18-month pilot. Magnolia Mother’s Trust participants surveyed in their alumni study grappled with the reality that debt seemed nearly impossible to avoid in the context of limited income, dwindling savings, and unexpected crises. This reality buttresses the need for more sustained forms and systems of support that account for the glaring gap between wages and earned income on the one hand and the costs of living on the other. These strategies and solutions cut across multiple policy and sector domains, from housing affordability to healthcare provision to educational access, all of which significantly impact individuals’ and families’ capacities to avoid debt. 79 • Fiscal payment partner: In some programs, usually when an implementing partner or the municipality does not have the capacity to administer the financial components, an additional funding or fiscal payment partner is engaged. • Research/evaluation partner: These range from university-based research centers to smaller organizations specializing in community data gathering. Some pilots also blend the two: layering a larger institutional evaluation with a community-based research approach. Outcomes evaluation Pilot evaluations communicate the individual outcomes and collective benefits derived from unrestricted, unconditional cash support. Varying survey instruments allow for data to be captured on participant- and family-level outcomes. These gauge quantitative effects, e.g., impact on rent burden or ability to pay bills on time, along with outcomes that are more nuanced, aspirational, or affective, such as hope and goal-setting. While it is true that individual pilot findings help build the case for a broader commitment to guaranteed income, including at the state level, program evaluation should be shaped to contribute meaningfully to improving local residents’ lives. Since the request for funding a pilot in Contra Costa is presented as part of a larger project to strengthen our social safety net, the evaluation should optimally be conducted such that the findings can present avenues where policy and programmatic changes could institutionalize some of the strongest benefits to residents. Specifically, we hope that evaluation questions and results will help generate ways to expand accessibility and reduce barriers to public benefits and resources as well as suggest opportunities to reimagine and widen our safety net. This expectation is in line with the recognition that while the number of residents who will be directly impacted by this pilot is relatively small compared to the number of those who would be eligible for it, the evaluation should have significant and sustained influence on future program design, policy decisions, and fiscal allocations. Quantitative data on participant demographics, spending, and other indicators can help inform baseline, interim, and final reporting, but it is also vital that other dimensions of well-being are reflected through qualitative tools that document lived experiences and participant stories. As reflected by the expansive definition of well-being and mobility proposed by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty (documented in Figure 1), evaluated indicators should also account 80 for the extent to which guaranteed income affected feelings of self-determination, agency, and a sense of belonging and community connectedness. Evaluation costs are variable and differ across sites. Fees are dependent on a number of factors, such as project scope and length, decision to include co-principal investigators, research design decisions, amount and type of data collection, associated travel costs, and other factors. Evaluators typically meet with potential partner sites to assess these factors and then craft a budget that is both responsive to the site’s needs and supports a rigorous evaluation. Some pilots partner with a local firm or university, others pursue a randomized controlled trial with a national research center, while yet others design an evaluation process with their participants or a resident advisory board. Enhancing participant success and support through resource connections and services People need cash and resources beyond cash. Thoughtfully-designed pilots wrap opportunities for services and support around participants. In fact, many pilots report in their quantitative data and participant stories that the addition of optional services and supports boosts uptake and effectiveness, providing compelling evidence that individual choice and agency matters, and that people avail themselves of resources when aligned with their needs, goals, and capacities. Many participants across different populations and pilot types are eager to tap into these additional resources and supports. As one Magnolia Mother’s Trust participant said, “If you’re gonna be in it, don’t just be in it for the finances, be in it for all the resources that you can get out of it. If you need a therapist, get that out of it. If you need help parenting, get that out of it, you know, like use all the resources you can.” In a society where resources and opportunities are so stratified, programs that render them more accessible both serve a broader public good and amplify individual agency. Pilots have offered workshops on investing, taxes, real estate, starting a business, saving for college, budgeting, building credit, parenting, child care, and career exploration. Their intent moves beyond helping participants leverage their pilot payments to help set them up for long- term success by clarifying needs and establishing viable goals. In this respect, the pilot becomes a bridge to other services that can help participants plan for the future and actualize self- directed pathways toward greater well-being and stability. For example, Los Angeles County’s Breathe pilot pairs former foster youth with coaches who provide them with support to optimize their benefits and develop their talents and assets. Many have used the combination of stable financial support with coaching to think bigger and go farther, returning to school or launching their own businesses. 81 County residents who attended the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group community forums and focus groups relayed that income volatility is a huge concern and major stressor that directly inhibits their ability to make calculated budget decisions. This scenario is common across the tens of thousands of pilot participants to date. Against this landscape, guaranteed income has presented many people with their first opportunity to practice financial planning and build financial literacy. Because GI pilots provide a fixed and consistent amount of money each month, pilot participants have predictable cash flow to plan and budget with. This novel context has opened doors to active goal-setting, savings opportunities, unique celebrations of special occasions, and much more. Reflecting on her experience, one of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s trust pilot said that “It [the pilot] really taught me how to budget and that’s one thing I can honestly say that I got from that. I never knew how to before then.” The MMT experience inspired parents to offer their children opportunities to practice financial responsibility. One mother was able to give her child an allowance for the first time and teach them about saving. The children also shared that they gained greater awareness about managing money, how to make sound financial decisions, and the importance of saving. Anecia, a Cambridge RISE participant said, “[To] set new goals, like I mean I think with the money it just has opened my eyes to really just get like focused on home buying or something else for me and my kids. And it just caused me to look at my budget more and just be more aware of my spending altogether.” Their reflections attest to the fact that, as with many things in life, practical experience is the best teacher. This assertion has been backed by empirical research. In a meta-analysis of existing papers and studies on whether financial education improves financial literacy or personal financial outcomes, Hastings, Madrian, and Skimmyhorn (2013) find that “Most individuals cite personal experience as the most important source of their financial learning, which suggests reverse causality — that experience creates literacy, not the other way around.” Guaranteed income’s unconditional approach does not preclude incentivizing participation in evaluation surveys, trainings, workshops, and other optional programming and services, and pilots routinely offer additional payment incentives for evaluation survey completion and/or enrollment in additive workshops. Most pilots contract with providers and/or hire a coach to enhance services and supports for participants, such as the California Abundant Birth Project, which recently launched an expansion site in Contra Costa, and offers participants an abundance coach. LA County partnered with a local provider who offered benefits access, job training, and workforce-based services. Eighty percent of participants have engaged in these programs and services since the pilot began. CoCo Go Big offered an array of supports and 82 services to pilot participants, including one-on-one and small group coaching, civic advocacy training, and financial planning. ELEVATE Concord is embedded within Monument Impact’s extensive network of services and supports, which provide additional touchpoints and access pathways for participants, and as indicated earlier, have enhanced the pilot’s derived and sustained benefits. In addition to coaching, the Arlington’s Guarantee program advocate provided active listening and warm handoffs to the Department of Human Services community assistance team and other community resources. This resulted in at least 678 documented referrals for assistance with food, employment, and more. Lastly, like most pilots, the Polaris Resilience Project requires benefits counseling at the outset so participants understand any impacts or disruptions that may occur as a result of their enrollment in the program. Project staff also focus on providing referral pathways that are specific to the needs and circumstances of the population they serve.65 Wraparound scaffolding is a best practice that enhances participants’ self-sufficiency and connectedness, providing additional stability mechanisms that can help them throughout the pilot period and after it concludes. Regardless of their enrollment in additional services, pilot participants continue to receive the guaranteed income cash payments. Ensuring a soft landing for participants When pilots end, the sunset and transition process should be carefully planned and communicated to participants. Many pilots offer aftercare support, connecting participants with continued services and resources like employment assistance, educational opportunities, and/or long-term housing programs such as rapid re-housing or permanent supportive housing to ensure they sustain progress and gains made during the pilot. The goal is to provide a net, bridge, and boost that positions people to achieve lasting stability long after pilots conclude.66 65 The Polaris Resilience Fund supports survivors of human trafficking. The program’s director describes the referral pathways as follows, “Polaris’s vision is focused on more than momentarily alleviating the economic situation of trafficking survivors, it is focused on long-term stability. That’s why, through collaborative efforts with trusted allies, we are working to establish referral pathways for survivors who encounter barriers to financial inclusion. Together, we are addressing the myriad challenges faced by survivors, building a resource ecosystem that benefits them, and fostering lasting systemic changes.” 66 The following quotation reflects how one participant used guaranteed income as both a bridge and a boost—as a springboard to opportunity, juncture for reflection, and path to greater self-sufficiency: “The program gave me that head start that I needed…It was only $1,000 a month, but with the 2,000 a month I was making off of my job, it made me know, Well, this much is what I need to not have to get a loan to still be able to provide for my family. I've always had a goal of not being on any type of SNAP benefits for too long. It's supposed to be temporary to until I can get on my feet. I was like, Okay, so this is the amount of income I need in order to not need government 83 It’s also worth noting that believing in the dignity and agency of participants means believing that they understand the pilot’s timebound nature. Part of responsible onboarding is reviewing all aspects of the pilot with participants, from offering benefits counseling and potential impacts as a result of participation to ensuring they have access to supports if and when they need them post-pilot. Qualitative research shows that participants are considering how to best use the additional income during the period they receive it in order to set themselves up for future success. Providing unconditional cash at a critical time is a way to meet people where they are with maximum flexibility and agency, bolstering goal-setting and enabling new chances and choices. Mothers in MMT’s first three cohorts acknowledged the difficult choices they faced when the GI payments ended. Yet, despite these challenges, many adapted by devising creative ways to integrate some of the pilot’s opportunities into their post-pilot budgets. For example: • One mom shared that even though she can no longer afford her child’s involvement in athletic teams, she now takes them to the public gym to play sports. • Others resolved that, though their ability to travel with their children is now limited, they can still do it at a more manageable and affordable frequency. • While out-of-town getaways are no longer affordable, one mom shared that they now have a routine family night where she and her children spend quality time together (Moore et al., 2023). As noted earlier, it is both unreasonable and undesirable to expect guaranteed income, or any financial support program for that matter, to (re)solve numerous structural and systemic barriers and personal limitations that many of face in their quest to lead healthy, stable lives and care for their families. This recognition is the crux of reimagining the safety net, i.e., building more robust, reliable, flexible, and holistic systems of care and accountability that promote opportunity, mobility, and well-being for all. In an interview that aired on CNN’s The Lead on July 30, 2024, a Denver Basic Income Project participant was asked, “Has having this money changed the way you think about the future?” to which she replied, “It’s provided a future for me and my family.” Over the course of the pilot, the family moved out of their vehicle and into stable, independent housing. assistance. It was the head start that I needed or just an opportunity that I needed to get me to the next step, and it made me work even harder…Then as far as my mental health, I was less stressed. It made me realize how much finances play a part in your overall mental state. If you have it and you know that your needs are being met, you're a little less stressed” (Moore, et al., 2023). 84 RECOMMENDED PILOT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Population selection criteria and methodology The following eligibility criteria will ensure that the pilots’ benefits are focused on Contra Costa residents: • Must be Contra Costa resident, regardless of immigration and housing status • Must maintain Contra Costa County residency throughout the program • Selected participants cannot be concurrently participating in another GI program As discussed previously, while guaranteed income pilots are intended to provide participants with a basic financial floor, they are not universal in scope. Rather, GI pilots are intentionally designed to address our country’s pronounced disparities in economic prosperity and wealth- building, the origins and effects of generational poverty, the lived realities and collateral consequences of racial discrimination, and the systemic under-resourcing of low-income communities and communities of color. Population selection methods are variable; some pilots administer an open application process, where community members are invited to apply and notified of eligibility criteria; other pilots draw from a predetermined sample group, e.g., a housing voucher pool. Beyond basic criteria, there are often additional screens, weighting, randomization, or carve-outs to ensure equitable representation across target AMIs (area median income), zip codes, or neighborhoods.67 67 South San Francisco adopted a rigorous and thoughtful model to ensure equity in its selection process. They created multiple tiers and applied a points system to rank and prioritize the greatest needs. The first screen was delineated by four tiers. Tier 1 was designated for applicants with household income at or below 30% of AMI and ineligible for public benefits. Tier 2 was for applicants with household income at or below 30% of AMI but eligible for public benefits. Tier 3 was for applicants with household income at or below 50% of AMI and ineligible for public benefits. Tier 4 was for applicants with household income at or below 50% of AMI and eligible for public benefits. Eligibility for public benefits referred to the applicant himself/herself and not to family members. To further differentiate the level of need within a tier, a points system based on four factors was calculated and used secondarily for each applicant; these are factors that are understood to increase the risk and likelihood of remaining in poverty: 1) households with minors in their home, 2) single parents of minor children, 3) residence in a low-income census block group, or 4) Foster Youth aging out of care. Each applicant was assigned one point per risk factor. All 131 individuals in Tier 1 were invited to the program. With 160 spots available in the program in total, 29 individuals from Tier 2 with the greatest number of points were invited to participate. No individuals from Tiers 3 or 4 were included in the program. Of note, by including residence in a low-income census block as a consideration, the program was acknowledging that high concentrations of poverty have a reinforcing effect on the neighborhood in terms of reduced funds circulating in the economy, opportunities for economic or educational attainment, limited services and generally a more challenging climb to economic stability. The administrators of 85 Many pilots prioritize populations where small investments at critical life stages or thresholds, particularly those that are potentially destabilizing, can make large differences in promoting positive outcomes. California’s statewide pilot (focused on pregnant moms and former foster youth), Santa Clara County’s four priority populations (former foster youth, unhoused high school seniors, community members returning from incarceration, and young parents), numerous pilots throughout the country, and data emergent from experimenting with cash and flexible subsidies to augment social services have highlighted the preventative mechanism of guaranteed income.68 Whether a bridge, boost, or band-aid, stable financial support for a defined period can help individuals and families with critical, time-sensitive assistance to address acute suffering; prevent negative outcomes; and promote security, health, and well- being. Our priority population recommendations align with this approach. Priority population recommendations As noted above, our recommendations are informed by an emphasis on guaranteed income as an upstream investment; findings and promising pathways gleaned from nationwide pilots; and extensive local data on economic needs, circumstances, and disparities. They also align with the emphasis on protecting vulnerable residents reflected in the Measure X ballot language. We therefore recommend prioritizing the following four populations: • Youth transitioning out of foster care • Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed • Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP pilot used quota sampling to determine the number of available treatment and control group participants by council district. Per the city’s directive, the first step of quota sampling was to allocate available slots by the proportion of eligible residents in each district that account for the city’s overall poverty rate (16.6%). For example, Council District 1 contained 9.8% of Angelenos living in poverty (rather than having a 9.8% poverty rate itself). Supported by the city’s general fund, this led to allocation of more slots to districts with a greater number of lower-income Angelenos. In step two, Council Districts 6, 8, 9, and 10 invested discretionary funding to provide additional slots. Thus, for each $12,000 ($1,000 per month x 12 months) of additional funding provided by a council district, one additional slot was allocated to that council district. Post-hoc, several districts had difficulties meeting enrollment targets. Where those slots remained open, they were re-allocated to the districts that invested additional funding. 68 Evidence of sustained traction and collaboration in this domain is supported, e.g., by the establishment of a nationwide Mother and Infant Cash Coalition, which brings together various pilot programs across the US who are designing, implementing, and/or evaluating cash transfers focused on the pregnancy/postpartum period. 86 community members returning from incarceration. We strongly support that recommendation.) • Residents with children ages 0-669 (due to the proven importance of early intervention and emphasis of Measure X ballot language) who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. Note: Income-based eligibility criteria vary greatly by region. Multiples of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or AMI are common, and criteria are often constructed to reach individuals and families who may be ineligible for various public benefits but are still struggling to make ends meet and/or earning less than what is needed to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, childcare, health care, and transportation in their locality. The following sections provide a brief description of the considerations, context, and rationale for each population. Note: They are not sequenced in any rank order. Youth transitioning out of foster care Following Santa Clara’s lead, other jurisdictions, including Alameda, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, have prioritized guaranteed income pilots to support youth aging out of the foster system. This population often has a history of trauma and disrupted education and a high risk of negative outcomes, including economic insecurity and homelessness; approximately one in five become homeless the moment they age out of the system. In Contra Costa, 15% of the 2,843 adults experiencing homelessness represented in the 2024 PIT Count were former foster youth. Leaving the foster care system can often represent a destabilizing life transition, exacerbating the urgency of critical support. Young people have a range of needs, many of which are vital to launch them into the next phase of their lives. When youth age out of the foster care system, they are often abruptly disconnected from services and supports they have had in place for quite some time. Guaranteed income is a bridge to help guide them toward greater financial security and, ultimately, greater self-sufficiency, so that they can pursue their next chapter and successfully transition toward promising futures. Former foster youth are particularly well-poised to benefit from a steady stream of financial support at this critical life threshold. A period of 18 months is enough time to pursue an apprenticeship, finish college, or find housing. Because only a relatively small number of foster 69 The age range of 0–6 reflects eligibility for families who are either currently pregnant or care for children through the age of five. 87 youth age out of the system each year in Contra Costa, this pilot could be universally available to a cohort of recently aged-out youth, as was the case in Alameda County’s pilot. The average foster youth exit per year in Contra Costa County from 2014–2023 was 74 individuals (Contra Costa Employment and Human Services, July 2024). There is also the possibility of using the county’s Foster Youth for Independence (FYI) voucher program as a population pool. Participants in Santa Clara’s first cohort increased enrollment in school and engagement in full- time employment and reduced their rent burden, among other strong successes. The promise of this pilot paved the way for the county’s exponential investments in this strategy. To date, Santa Clara County has broadened their pilot programs to allocate more than $12 million in public funds for cash payments to over 400 individuals from vulnerable groups, including high school seniors experiencing homelessness, young parents, residents returning to the community after incarceration, and a second cohort of former foster youth. In May 2021, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors directed the establishment of a countywide guaranteed income pilot program, Breathe, to support 1,000 residents for three years by providing them $1,000 per month. Breathe launched in March 2022 and completed enrollment in August 2022. Subsequently, on April 4, 2023, the Board voted to expand Breathe to include 200 former foster youth served by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Breathe’s expansion launched in August 2023 and completed its enrollment a month later and is providing $1,000 monthly payments to 200 youth for two years. In August 2024, LA County further expanded the program by using Board-allocated existing Breathe program funding and DCFS funds to serve an additional 2,000 non-minor dependents in foster care between the ages of 18 and 21. Based on the success of its BIG:LEAP pilot, the City of Los Angeles is now considering funding a pilot for this population, as are Washington State and other jurisdictions. More sustained attention is being paid across the country to providing supports for youth transitioning out of the foster care system and preventing them from entering into it in the first place. For example, the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives, includes two relevant provisions: • Improves outcomes for youth transitioning from foster care, including by allowing foster youth up to age 26 to be eligible for services and incorporating lived experience in the state planning of child welfare plans • Supports the expansion of evidence-based services to prevent child abuse and neglect and ensures children are not separated from parents solely due to poverty-related neglect. 88 The Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act represents another example of critical advocacy for this unique population at the federal level and reflects widespread recognition that financial security is foundational for a smooth transition and bridge to success. Unhoused or unstably housed residents Abundant research links affordable and stable housing with positive individual outcomes and numerous societal benefits. It reduces homelessness, lifts people out of poverty, and improves health outcomes (Lubell, Crain, & Cohen 2007). It improves youth educational outcomes and long-term earnings and reduces the likelihood of criminal justice involvement (Andersson et al. 2016; Fischer 2015; Cunningham and McDonald 2012). Affordable housing can help maintain aging adults’ health, daily functioning, quality of life, and independence (Spillman 2012). Conversely, housing instability and homelessness pose significant physical and mental health challenges, from elevated rates of childhood and chronic disease and mortality, to high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and suicide. Within the volatile and vulnerable context of housing insecurity, even a minor health problem can lead to deleterious effects, impacts which can persist across generations and present a significant public health crisis (The Network for Public Health Law, 2021). Across life dimensions and demographics, it is undeniable that safe, stable, and affordable housing is a critical bedrock. Across the United States, the number of households spending a disproportionate amount of their earnings on housing is at historic highs—and that is nowhere more visible than in high- opportunity, high-resource coastal regions, like the Bay Area. This high level of housing burden is ultimately unsustainable and has been one of the principal inflows into our state’s region’s homelessness crisis. Reid (2021) asserts, “At its core, homelessness is a problem of poverty and housing affordability. While the pathways into homelessness are complex and can be intertwined with both individual risk factors (such as mental health or substance use) and structural harms (such as interactions with the criminal justice system), homelessness in the Bay Area is a direct result of systemic flaws in the region’s housing and labor markets. The combination of high housing costs, low wages, and the lack of a robust social safety net promises a steady stream of new individuals and families being forced out of their homes and into motels, cars, or tents.” This urgent landscape calls for bold strategies and cross-sector solutions. In the past five years, California has spent an unprecedented $24 billion to address homelessness, yet the number of unhoused Californians has actually increased by approximately 30,000 people during that time frame (Onahian, 2024). While the factors that 89 drive homelessness and housing insecurity are complex and intersectional, it’s worth noting the findings related to financial circumstances in the 2023 University of California San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative Study, the largest representative study of homelessness in the United States since the mid-1990s. Of the 3,200 people surveyed, 70% stated they could have avoided homelessness for a sustained period if they had an additional income of $300-500/month. Even if the cause of homelessness was multifactorial, participants believed financial support could have prevented it. This finding correlates with the impact of structural labor market conditions—a significant number of jobs fail to pay a living wage—and a scarcity of affordable housing that scales with many workers’ wages. The Bay Area’s homelessness crisis is certainly a complex issue, but it is inextricably tied to financial security, or lack thereof, and limited opportunities for economic mobility and housing options. Many cities and counties are experimenting with guaranteed income to help individuals and families achieve housing stability, including Austin, Chicago, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Virginia, and Contra Costa. There is also a large-scale pilot being conducted across several Bay Area counties to evaluate how direct cash support can increase the housing and financial security of people exiting rapid rehousing. Numerous pilots sit alongside integration of direct cash supports in existing public benefits programs. All of these diverse yet linked interventions are intended to prevent homelessness and displacement and promote long-term stability. One of the earliest pilots to assess the impact of direct cash on housing security was launched in 2018 by the Foundations for Social Change, in partnership with the University of British Columbia. The New Leaf Project in Vancouver, Canada provided 50 people aged 19–65 who were experiencing homelessness with a one-time cash transfer of $7,500 with the goal to “empower individuals to move beyond homelessness.” Results showed that cash recipients moved out of homelessness faster than the non-cash group, and that the cash led to reduced reliance on social services. Their ability to secure stable housing saved the shelter system $8,100 per person, or $405,000 over the course of the entire year. This pilot spurred further discussions about the efficacy of direct cash as a potent preventative mechanism and cost- savings measure. The Denver Basic Income Program (DBIP) is a pilot serving adults experiencing homelessness.70 The program recruited participants through a diverse pool of local service providers. Eligible 70 DBIP intentionally adopted a broad definition of homelessness which includes individuals without fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, which includes the following: living in motels, hotels, camping grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations, sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason, living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, living in emergency shelters or transitional shelters, 90 DBIP participants were divided into three groups: Group A participants received $1,000 a month for 12 months; Group B participants received $6,500 upon enrollment and $500 a month for the subsequent 11 months; Group C participants received $50 a month for 12 months. Through extensive survey data collection, the program sought to determine the impact of guaranteed income on the following outcomes: housing, financial well-being, health, family and social networks, and public service interactions.71 In general, housing outcomes improved at a similar rate for participants in all three groups. Across payment groups, between 43% and 48% of participants reported having their own house or apartment at the last survey point. In addition, for all participants, the proportion living in housing they considered to be stable more than doubled, from about 20% to 50%. The number of participants in Groups A and B in unsheltered locations decreased by half. Notably, participants in Groups A and B reported an increase in full-time work, whereas Group C participants reported a decrease. The estimated public sector cost savings for various service interactions for all 342 participants included in the analysis totaled $589,214.72 The Trust Youth Initiative (TYI) was the first study on the effectiveness of direct cash transfers (DCT) with optional supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness. The program was first implemented in New York City in 2021 and served 30 youth (ages 18–24) experiencing housing instability with direct cash transfer payments of $1,100 per month for up to two years, as well as a one-time transfer of $3,000. It expanded to Baltimore and three communities in Oregon and has since launched a pilot in San Francisco, with an initial $2 million investment from The City of San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. This program will provide participants with monthly cash payments of $1,500 for up to two years, people whose nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation (Brisson et al., 2024). 71 Notably, the DBIP elected to gather final survey data at the 10-month mark rather than the 12-month mark to mitigate capture of participant perspective related to the potential “cliff effect” of program termination. 72 Interactions included in the analysis were: 1) emergency room visits in the past six months; 2) hospital nights in the past six months; 3) ambulance trips in the past six months; 4) times in jail in the past six months; 5) jail nights in the past six months; 6) emergency shelter nights in the past six months; and 7) drug or alcohol treatment center nights in the past six months. Group A, on average, had the highest cost savings for emergency room visits ($59,000), hospital nights ($60,000), and ambulance trips ($14,000). Participants in Group C, on average, demonstrated the largest cost savings in jail nights ($75,000), times in jail ($358) and shelter visits ($88,000). Participants in Group B, on average, had the largest cost savings in drug or alcohol treatment center nights ($36,000). Substantial cost savings in homeless shelter visits for participants in all three payment groups ranged from $71,000 to $88,000 (Brisson et al., 2024). 91 alongside a one-time transfer of $4,500 to support youth-defined goals to successfully exit homelessness. In December 2022 Santa Clara launched a two-year pilot that is providing $1,000 a month to 150 extremely low-income families experiencing homelessness or housing instability; half were referred by Santa Clara County’s coordinated entry system and half were East San Jose families referred by ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective. The project design includes a research component anchored by the Benioff Housing and Homelessness Initiative to gauge the effectiveness of a GI program as a homeless mitigation strategy.73 The use of direct cash to promote housing security and prevent homelessness is currently being practiced in Contra Costa. In a program funded through the Tipping Point Community, the RYSE Center is providing eligible youth and young adults on the verge of experiencing homelessness with a one-time influx of cash, paired with youth-driven supportive services, to stabilize their housing situation. RYSE is supported by referrals from the Community College District.74 This program is part of a broader movement to center prevention in the homelessness response system and recognize the pivotal role that direct and meaningful financial support can play in stabilizing and keeping people from falling into prolonged periods of crisis. The Urban Institute’s report “Guaranteed Income as a Mechanism for Promoting Housing Stability” aggregated findings from pilots that have prioritized the unhoused or unstably housed population and/or studied how guaranteed income contributes to housing-related outcomes (Bogle et al., 2022). The authors’ conclusions align with pilot spending data that show a substantial percentage of households use their guaranteed income payments to cover housing 73 Faced with seemingly intractable and rising levels of homelessness and housing insecurity, and the associated public health and safety impacts, numerous cities and counties are following Santa Clara’s lead and exploring new approaches and solutions. For example, the City of Somerville (MA) just launched a pilot that will serve approximately 200 households with $750/month. Ellen Shachter, Director of the Office of Housing Stability, stated, “We need to use every tool in the box—and then invent more—to continue to address housing affordability, and housing affordability is at the heart of so many other wellness factors from time with family to mental health… My office sees families in difficult housing situations every day. The Somerville Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot gives us one more way to get vital support into the hands of families who need it right now and to test this model for longer-term solutions” (Mayor Ballantyne, City of Somerville Press Release, March 20, 2024). 74 According to the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (2023), three in five college students do not have enough to eat or a stable place to live; basic needs insecurity is a clear barrier to degree completion and obstacle to social mobility. In their 2023 basic needs survey of students at Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College, Hope Center found that 67%, 54%, and 53% of respondents at each institution experienced at least one of the following: food insecurity, housing insecurity, or homelessness, respectively. 92 costs. Insights from their research review and policymaker interviews suggest that strategically- applied cash relief could: • Offer renters facing one-time or sporadic housing shocks more flexible access to housing support. A substantial number of first-time homeless are experiencing short-term financial shocks due to financial setbacks like job loss, divorce, or health crises. Given this context, cash may be the most efficient mechanism for stabilizing households who struggle to pay rent on a transitory or intermittent basis. This could, in turn, relieve stress on emergency solutions like homeless shelters and transitional housing. • Provide more flexibility and dignity to any renter in need of housing support. • Reduce exposure to voucher discrimination and offer more housing choices to marginalized populations. • Provide increased housing access to excluded workers.75 • Offer more efficient and cost-effective housing help to those with current urgent needs. Contra Costa County’s racial disparities in income, ability to meet basic needs, and housing stability are directly reflected in the demographics of those served by our county’s Continuum of Care. Over the past five years, there has been increased usage by multiple vulnerable populations, with African Americans overrepresented fourfold in usage (Health, Housing, and Homeless Services, 2024). During 2023, Contra Costa’s Continuum of Care served 9,632 households (14,002 individuals) reflecting a 28% increase from 2019. Even with a 26% increase in Contra Costa County’s temporary and permanent housing beds since 2023, the county cannot meet the high demand and surging need for stable and affordable housing. The most recent PIT count revealed that there are still over 1,000 residents on a given night who do not have access to a shelter bed if they wanted or needed one.76 75 Bogle, et al. (2022) define excluded workers as individuals who “because of their immigration, tax, or formerly incarcerated status, are typically excluded from accessing housing and other federally funded public benefits, including even short-term emergency rental assistance. Exclusionary federal eligibility policies are common for these populations, whether or not a national emergency is occurring. For example, because of the reality of and confusion over public charge rules, many immigrant families are prevented from accessing public benefits, housing or otherwise, even though millions of undocumented workers in the US pay federal income taxes.” 76 The PIT Count excludes people staying in hotels, living with friends, or in jails and hospitals. Additionally, some subpopulations are more likely to be undercounted than others, e.g., youth, and the count’s timing (in January) also presents obstacles to an accurate, representative tally (Lee, Leonard, & Lowery, 2021). Service utilization data expands insights and data on people experiencing homelessness, but not everyone who is experiencing homelessness seeks services. 93 As of July 1, 2024, there are 2,014 households active on Contra Costa County’s community queue in need of housing assistance of some kind.77 Given the overall limited resources and the prioritization of those experiencing chronic homelessness to receive them, many residents who are experiencing short-term or incidental housing insecurity risk falling into a prolonged episode because they cannot access the short-term assistance they need at the time they need it. In other words, triage often comes at the expense of prevention. To keep individuals and families housed, prevent episodic homelessness and displacement, and reduce exposure to the negative health impacts that accrue with sustained homelessness, it is imperative to prioritize and fund early interventions.78 And, it is evident that early intervention works, based on results of prevention programs nested within the County’s coordinated entry system; in FY 23–24, 391 households were served, with 340 total exits, of which 337 (99%) exited to temporary or permanent housing. The County’s Health, Housing, and Homeless Services facilitates Contra Costa County’s Continuum of Care (CoC), which is designed to assist individuals and households experiencing a For these reasons, among others, the PIT Count is widely interpreted as an undercount of those actually experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. 77 The Community Queue is a list of households (individuals or families) who are experiencing homelessness who have been assessed for housing needs, organized by Standardized Assessment score and a community’s prioritization policy, which contains basic eligibility information. The list is generated by HMIS to facilitate coordinated entry for housing placements and referrals. 78 All Home’s Targeted Prevention Fact Sheet (2024) maintains that “Homelessness prevention…can be a powerful part of a larger strategy to address homelessness, reducing the number of people who need shelter and crisis services, and using limited resources more efficiently and equitably. Financial assistance and services are flexible and highly individualized, based on what each household needs to stay housed and build stability. All Home’s program data indicates that households need an average of about $6,000 in direct financial assistance (not including other program costs, like services) to stay housed. Between 2020 and 2022, All Home’s targeted prevention pilots distributed a total of over $80 million in federal rent relief, philanthropic, and public resources. Nearly 98% of recipients had incomes below 50% AMI, more than one-third had previously experienced homelessness, and almost 80% identified as people of color.” Additionally, apropos the release of Part 2 of HUD’s annual homelessness assessment report (AHAR), the authors state that, “Taken together, these reports [Parts 1 and 2] show that when our nation provides large-scale investments in programs that prevent housing loss and that support the re-housing of people experiencing homelessness, we can attenuate the number of people experiencing homelessness even amidst worsening housing needs. They also show what happens when we stop investing in these interventions: homelessness rises. We hope this report inspires greater action to continue to invest in and implement solutions that can help more Americans avoid having to experience the tragedy and indignity of homelessness” (HUD, 2024). 94 housing crisis by providing the housing and/or services needed to help them retain housing or move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability. The CoC’s ten program models fall under three categories: prevention and diversion, crisis response, and permanent housing, with crisis response the largest category of service. Some of the ten program models within these three categories could be used as touchpoints to generate a pilot population or eligibility pool from which to randomly select participants, for example, direct cash support could be used as prevention/diversion and/or as an additive to support a smooth transition from rapid rehousing to permanent housing. The CoC’s Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Program integrates short-term financial assistance with services and case management to help those experiencing homelessness get quickly re-housed and stabilized. In 2023, the RRH program exited 38% of households to permanent housing. It is well documented that our region faces unique and significant barriers and limitations to constructing and preserving affordable and equitable housing opportunities, but despite these structural constraints, it is worth considering whether additional, flexible cash support for those exiting rapid rehousing would produce better, more sustained positive outcomes. The “Health Currency” pilot program is investigating this very question in five counties: Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz. The pilot will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to test the effect of unconditional cash transfers on the housing stability, earnings, healthcare interactions, arrests, and employment status of those exiting rapid rehousing programs. Abode Services, an organization based in Fremont, California, has been offering rapid rehousing programs for thirteen years. Faced with evidence of a decrease in effectiveness of this intervention, Abode convened a focus group with former RRH participants to identify new strategies. Many participants expressed the need for additional, unconditional financial support in the months after exiting homelessness. In response, Abode launched “Health Currency,” a program to support those exiting RRH with monthly cash payments for 12 months. They will randomly give 1,100 households 12 monthly, unconditional payments on reloadable, no-fee debit cards. The payments will total $13,000 for individuals and $16,000 for households with children; families will receive on average $1,333 a month. It’s important to specify that even though these are intended to support people with housing costs, they are fundamentally a guaranteed income, in that the payments are unconditional and unrestricted. Through honoring the flexibility and agency at the core of the GI movement, these programs demonstrate that direct cash is the currency of care. They also illustrate how the existing safety net can be amplified by integration of flexible cash support. Adrienne Sabety, a health economist and 95 assistant professor of health policy at the Stanford School of Medicine asserts, “Health Currency builds on the existing body of work by focusing on a novel suite of outcomes and creating an intervention that gives policymakers, researchers and practitioners a practical way to embed unconditional cash transfers into the existing safety net (Duff-Brown, 2023). Contra Costa County has many resources and programs in place to leverage and anchor a pilot and provide outreach, recruitment, and application assistance channels, including the Coordinated Entry system, the community queue, HousingWORKS! (the eviction prevention and rapid rehousing program for families receiving CalWORKS), and our County’s robust network of direct service providers and community partners. As indicated earlier, housing instability is becoming increasingly urgent among several key populations, including, but not limited to, older adults, youth, and families. There are currently 19,521 older adults on the waitlist for affordable housing in Contra Costa (EHSD Aging and Adult Services Report, September 23, 2024). Indeed, one of the Master Plan on Aging’s strategies is to “bolster prevention services that keep older adults from becoming unhoused.” Youth and young adults are also increasingly at risk and exposed to housing insecurity. In academic year 2022–2023, Contra Costa school districts identified 2,875 students experiencing homelessness (Contra Costa County Office of Education, 2023). Most lived with parents or legal guardians, although the schools identified 147 “unaccompanied” students experiencing homelessness. Seventy-six percent of students experiencing homelessness identified as being “doubled up,” with 13% in shelters, 5% unsheltered, 6% in hotels or motels, and none in transitional housing (Matthew Aronson Consulting, 2024).79 Youth and young adults (YYA) surveyed in Contra Costa County’s recent YYA Homelessness Community Needs Assessment identified lack of financial resources as a pressing challenge, second only to limited affordable housing stock, and identified financial support as a critical missing resource. Income, employment, and generational poverty were elevated as significant barriers to long-term thriving and a high priority across subgroups. Contra Costa does not have the housing and early intervention resources to meet the needs of the formidable number of YYA who experience some form of homelessness each year. As noted in discussing the former foster youth priority population, the 79 While this reporting includes many YYA not identified by the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), it has the following limitations: (1) School Counts miss many 18-24 year olds: K-12 school-based counts are likely to skew towards students at or under 18 and will miss many 18-24 year olds; (2) School Counts are self- reported: Students experiencing homelessness may not want to reveal their housing status to staff given the shame and stigma associated with homelessness; (3) School Counts only count students enrolled in school: They will never capture YYA not enrolled in school and most rely more narrowly on participation in McKinney-Vento funded activities (Matthew Aronson Consulting, 2024). 96 county’s Foster Youth for Independence (FYI) voucher program could be utilized as a potential participant pool. Individuals returning home after incarceration Despite progressive changes across multiple domains of California’s criminal justice system, including a significant decline in the prison population and sentencing reform, the costs of incarceration have skyrocketed, and recidivism remains high.80 Aside from these fiscal impacts, the human costs are patently visible in many of our communities, albeit in disproportionate and dissimilar measure. If a guaranteed income generally responds to the “fierce urgency of now,” (King, 1963) for people returning to their communities after incarceration, that fierceness and urgency is exacerbated tenfold.81 Many who exit our jails and prisons were already economically marginalized when they went in; the reentry process creates yet more vulnerabilities and barriers, becoming part of a larger system of inherent and ongoing disadvantage that impedes individual success and the overall health, safety, and well-being of our communities. This fuels a revolving door between poverty, homelessness, and incarceration, which is well-documented in nationwide research (Couloute & Kopf, 2018) and local realities. For example, The California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness found that more than 75% of those 80 Over the past decade, the cost of imprisoning one person in California has increased by more than 90%, reaching a record-breaking $132,860 annually, according to state finance documents (Hwang & Duara, 2024). Recidivism stands at 41.9%, based on the most up-to-date audit (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 2024). To identify new strategies to support community integration and decrease recidivism, in 2023 Attorney General Rob Bonta formed the California Reentry Roundtable, a group of service providers, people with lived experience, governmental staff, researchers, legal professionals, and advocates, of which the author is a member. The critical role of financial stability has been a major theme throughout all our discussions, and guaranteed income has been uplifted as a viable pathway for support. 81 The phrase is from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The full paragraph from which the phrase is taken is as follows: “It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds." But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. So, we have come to cash this check—a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.” 97 surveyed had been incarcerated at some point during their lives, and in the six months prior to becoming homeless, 43% were in jail or prison, or on probation or parole (Kushel, M., and University of California, San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, 2023). Fourteen percent entered homelessness directly after being released from jail or prison. Mirroring the statewide study, Contra Costa County’s 2024 PIT count shows that 45% of the 2,843 adults counted as experiencing homelessness had spent at least one night in jail or prison in the past year. In an era when we are seeing heightened criminalization of poverty and continued housing scarcity and inequities, it is paramount to disrupt this revolving door and address the critical role that financial stability plays in providing access to basic needs, like housing, and pathways to self-sufficiency, like employment. A series of progressive reforms has meant that more California residents are returning home from prison. Against this landscape, it’s vital to ask what kinds of supports and systems our returning citizens are coming home to and what kinds of resources they are equipped with when they do. This framing emphasizes that reducing recidivism and improving reentry pathways are intimately related and desperately needed.82 In recognition of this interconnection, the significant barriers faced by people returning home from prison, and the fact that the provision of cash support is an essential investment in individuals’ futures and public safety, in 2022–2023, the State of California invested $52.5M in one-time funding to develop the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) initiative, of which 30% can be used for unrestricted payments. Administered by the Workforce Development Board, the HIRE initiative ensures that individuals returning home from incarceration have access to critical reentry services coupled with cash to cover their most essential needs. Recidivism is inextricably linked to socioeconomic disadvantages that accrue with barriers to reentry and reintegration—the collateral consequences that often impede a true “second chance.” Too many people do not have a home to return to nor income or employment awaiting them. The revolving door between incarceration and poverty is easy both to see and to understand. Not only do people lose all earning potential during the time they serve, they continue to face significant obstacles upon release—in employment, housing, food security, and other areas of basic need and social support. Formerly incarcerated people face 27% 82 Although I am focusing on economic security, improving reentry pathways encompasses additional dimensions of resourcing and care, including health, housing, employment, food, and provision of essential needs for community reintegration. This is part of reimagining and strengthening our social safety net—challenging us to consider and account for the ways in which all these dimensions are intertwined, e.g., without money, someone may be unable to access transportation to a job interview, or buy clothes suitable for one; they may skip meals or eat foods that negatively impact their health; they may be unable to successfully reunify with or care for their family; they may sink further into debt; and so on. 98 unemployment—a rate higher than the national unemployment rate during the Great Depression (Couloute & Kopf, 2018). With gaps in work experience and education, formerly incarcerated individuals are often relegated to menial, dangerous work for predatory wages. After incarceration, hourly and annual earnings decrease by 11% and 40%, respectively (Diekhoff, 2015). Studies show that the income of an incarcerated person’s family is 22% lower during the period of incarceration (Martin, 2017). Debts continue to build both inside and outside the prison system, and upon release, people often return to households that struggle to meet basic financial needs. This can result in a population that is multiply systems-involved, potentially across generations. The impact on future generations should not be underestimated. Every day, over 460,000 people in the country are in pretrial detention, the majority of them because they cannot afford the cost of bail. Many of them are parents: nearly 3 million children in the United States have an incarcerated parent, with Black children disproportionately impacted. The long- term adverse implications of parental incarceration on a child’s physical and mental health, income and employment, and future relationships are significant. Relatedly, racial and ethnic disparities throughout Contra Costa’s criminal justice system are notable. In 2018 the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force produced a detailed data analysis and set of recommendations related to reducing racial disparities in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Their findings document extensive disparities in justice system involvement and outcomes, including higher arrest rates for Black youth and adults; higher probation referral rates for Black youth, as compared with Latino and white youth; and higher rates of Black youth sent to secure confinement than all other races. Six years later, pervasive and persistent disparities continue to define justice involvement in Contra Costa County. During the second quarter of 2024, African Americans represented 28% of those booked into county jail, but make up only 8% of the county’s population. Hispanics, who represent 27% of the county’s population, comprised 32% of those arrested and booked. In contrast, white residents comprised 32% of arrests and bookings but make up 39% of the county’s population (Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting, July 23, 2024). These disparities are signposts of deeper inequities related to access to resources and opportunities, as discussed throughout this report; they also fuel and funnel into other systemic involvement and overrepresentation, e.g., within the county’s homeless services, school disciplinary actions, and other outcomes. 99 Guaranteed income is being used as a critical lever and tangible tool within a broader system of resourcing and care intentionally designed to increase a formerly incarcerated person’s chance of successful community integration and individual accomplishment. While this is a significant and innovative investment, it is not without precedent or substantiation. Evidence from studies in New York, Chicago, Richmond, and Boston shows that increased income has favorable outcomes for people with criminal records (Edelman, 2017). Studies have found, for example, that an increase in income by just $70 per month can reduce the risk of recidivism within three years of release by 2.8 percent (Makowsky & Agan, 2018) This is in line with research linking economic security with increased public safety and decreased criminal legal involvement and incidents of violence, e.g., Akee et al., 2010; Blakeslee & Fishman, 2018; Buller, et al., 2018; Calnitsky and Pons, 2021; Harding et al., 2014; Holzer et al., 2006; Munyo & Rossi, 2015; Palmer et al., 2019; Travis, 2006. About a dozen GI pilots have focused on the reentry population nationwide. Two are publicly funded: one in Richmond, Virginia and the other in Santa Clara County.83 Other major pilots are happening or have concluded in Alameda County, Chicago, Connecticut, Florida, and North Carolina. Early findings on the pilots in Gainesville, Florida, and Durham show promising outcomes related to individual well-being and public safety. The full evaluation reports will be released in early 2025. Both were randomized controlled trials, with evaluations conducted by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research. In Gainesville, Just Income’s pilot resulted in a 43% reduction in financial-related probation violations. Additional positive impacts were evidenced by increased financial stability, employment, and food security and the overall trend of participants feeling more secure and less stressed. Durham’s Excel pilot is one of many guaranteed income programs that has shown the return on investment that direct cash support can offer, both to the person returning to their community and the community to which they are returning. Forty percent of individuals coming out of incarceration in the state of North Carolina return within the first three years. During Excel, only two individuals of the 109 enrolled in the pilot were convicted of charges, and those were incurred before the pilot began. This incredibly low recidivism rate shows that when individuals have the resources they need to thrive, the impact on public safety is significant, as is the effect on people’s potential to contribute to community well-being. One Excel pilot participant was 83 Another publicly-funded pilot in a major city will be launching soon, but the official announcement has not yet been made as of the submission of this report. 100 able to invest in and launch a nonprofit to help young women make different decisions from the ones that led to her incarceration. Pilots for justice-impacted populations launched to date are as follows: Arlington’s Guarantee (VA): This pilot did not exclusively focus on justice-involved individuals, but, based on the recognition that this population would be underrepresented in its chosen sample, they created a carve-out for 25 individuals returning from incarceration, who received $500/month for 18 months. Chicago Future Fund (IL): In 2021, Equity and Transformation (EAT) established the Chicago Future Fund (CFF), which provided $500 each month for 18 months to 30 system-impacted residents of Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. To qualify for the program, participants had to be 18–35 years old, earn less than $12,000 per year, and be formerly incarcerated. The initial cash disbursement was on November 15, 2021, and the final disbursement was in April 2023. It is notable that the results from the CFF pilot program (released in November 2023) find no support for the main criticism of GI programs—that giving people cash will cause them to work less. Most CFF participants reported continued involvement in the labor market, having either continued to accept full-time jobs or short-term positions when they were available or having remained active in applying for job vacancies. Community Love Fund (nationwide): Established in 2021, the fund will provide 17 formerly incarcerated and four currently incarcerated women with $500/month for 12 months across four different prison systems. This program is the first of its kind to disburse direct, recurring cash relief to people currently behind bars. Excel, StepUp Durham (NC): 109 participants were randomly selected to receive $600/month for one year. The pilot ran from March 2022–February 2023. Participant eligibility criteria were as follows: (1) released from prison (NC State prison, a prison in another state, or federal prison) within the last 60 months prior to application, (2) returning to a Durham address (City or County), and (3) having an income below 60% 2021 Durham-Chapel Hill Area Median Income. 4-CT (CT): The Elm City Reentry Pilot provided 40 individuals with $500/month for 12 months. The pilot was funded through private philanthropy and developed in partnership with Project MORE, New Haven's reentry welcome center, and the City of New Haven. Additionally, the Bridgeport & New Haven Health Equity Pilot provided 30 individuals returning from incarceration with diagnosed chronic diseases with $500/month for six months. It is also funded by private philanthropy. 101 Just Income (FL): This pilot, operating in Alachua County, disbursed $874k over 12 months to 155 individuals from January 2022–February 2023, amounting to $7,600 per participant. Individuals were issued an up-front payment of $1,000 in the first month, followed by $600 for the remaining eleven. Just Income is designed by and run through the organization Community Spring, a grassroots organization dedicated to economic justice. Community Spring raised funds to launch a second cohort; monthly payments began in January 2024. All recipients are Alachua County, Florida residents released from prison or jail with a felony, or who began felony probation on or after June 3, 2023. Following an application and a random selection process, individuals will receive financial support as part of Community Spring's commitment to providing sustained economic empowerment to formerly incarcerated people. As with the first cohort, Just Income administrators realized that 24 months would have been an ideal duration, but 12 months was all they could raise funds for. Restorative Reentry Fund (CA): In 2021, Community Works launched the country’s first GI pilot for people coming home after incarceration, with funding from the Remy Fund for Racial and Environmental Justice and COVID-19: A Just East Bay Response Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation. The fund provided 38 people with $1,000/month for 12 months and $500/month for an additional six months, totaling $15,000/individual over the course of the pilot, which ran from October 2022–March 2024. Returning Citizen Stimulus (nationwide): This unprecedented cash transfer program was the largest in history to support people leaving incarceration. The RCS distributed more than $24 million to 10,500 people who were released from prison at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, including over 5,000 in California and more than 1,000 in the Bay Area. RCS was conceived by the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) as a response to correctional facilities decreasing their imprisoned populations and people returning to one of the most challenging employment markets in recent history. They have now coalesced partners to launch the Coalition for Reentry Cash, which helped advance the HIRE Initiative referenced previously and continues to build advocacy for cash support for reentry populations around the country. Richmond Resilience Initiative (VA): The third cohort of this five-year initiative in the City of Richmond specifies eligibility criteria that includes justice involvement. The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI), Mayor Levar Stoney’s guaranteed income pilot, was established in 2020 to support residents impacted by the “cliff effect.” Through its partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and UpTogether, the City of Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building is engaging individuals and families who neither make a living wage nor qualify for federal benefits due to their household income. The RRI strives to help residents thrive and not 102 merely survive by offering a $250–$500 monthly supplement to their income for 24 months. The Richmond Resilience Initiative is supported through funding provided by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, the Robins Foundation, the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, and the American Rescue Plan Act. Rubicon Returning Home Career Grant (CA): 20 participants received a $1,500 monthly stipend for 18 months, concluding in October 2023. The cohort was limited to referrals received from eligible community-based organizations that provide pre-release and post-release services to justice-involved adults. CBO partners nominated participants engaged in their programs and services for whom this opportunity would alleviate barriers to employment and career mobility. In addition to financial support, the partner CBOs provided one-on-one mentorship and goal support. Santa Clara County (CA): In 2023 the County of Santa Clara announced and funded their fourth GI pilot, intended to serve justice-involved individuals. The Board of Supervisors approved a total allocation of $4 million for this initiative, with $2 million derived from AB 109 funds and $2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will provide $1,200 a month for two years to 100 people (an additional 200 people will be enrolled as the control group). The pilot is intended to support people who are currently incarcerated so they can have financial support immediately upon release. This investment is conceived as both preventative and promotional, i.e., to save public sector costs associated with justice involvement, including recidivism and emergency services utilization, and provide a meaningful bridge and boost at a critical threshold. It’s notable that none of the specific design parameters, including population selection criteria, were in place before the funding allocation was made by the Board of Supervisors. The design has unfolded over more than a year of extensive and strategic stakeholder conversations and intentional decision-making, with robust participation from lived experience advisory boards in the county, service providers, probation officers and rehabilitation officers who work in custody with clients, and various county departments. Santa Clara is planning to maximize incentives by providing additional funds of up to $599 (the IRS threshold) to encourage participants to attend workshops on topics such as résumé building, interview preparation, and career planning. Instead of contracting with a university-based research team for the pilot’s evaluation, which could significantly delay both the program’s start and the reporting, Santa Clara has opted to proceed through an Institutional Review Board process. 103 As illustrated by the above list, there is tremendous variation in pilot design and population contouring, in particular. Each pilot was conceived in alignment with the needs, experiences, and input of the specific community in which it was/will be launched. Contra Costa County’s Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) mirrors many of the tenets that underlie GI’s strategic intent and programmatic aims, including addressing the needs of the whole person and meeting people where they are. Launched in July 2020, HIP brought together a multidisciplinary team of public agencies and community-based organizations to provide case management and coordination for indigent, public-defense clients whose complex challenges require a type of support otherwise unavailable to them. They offer varied resources, including civil legal aid to remedy collateral consequences of arrest, peer support and on-site services, and some flexible funding to increase housing access. The program has led to a clear decline in systems involvement: 52% of HIP’s clients have had no additional charges filed, a remarkable finding given this population’s typically high levels of persistent system involvement (Malm, et al., 2023a). In addition, after one year in the program, approximately 75% of clients exited to permanent housing. Lastly, criminal justice system post-treatment costs were markedly decreased for HIP clients (Malm, et al., 2023b). This is a clear example of what success looks like and how it’s achieved for some of our most vulnerable and system-impacted residents: with intentional interventions and holistic approaches that unify diverse and intersecting public agencies and community organizations and provide individuals with flexible, time-sensitive support. People reentering the community have served their time. So, the question is: Why do we keep punishing them? How can we stem the revolving door that presents innumerable barriers to successfully staying out? When we train our eye on divesting from punishment and investing in justice, we create new pathways of affirmation and opportunity. A guaranteed income pilot secured through AB 109 funding aligns with the bill’s intent to promote justice reinvestment; the CAB’s desire to allocate the reserves to fund data-driven, research-based, and innovative initiatives that cut across siloes and address service gaps and unmet needs; and our County’s increasing turn toward equity-focused goals and metrics. Most of all, it aligns with a fundamental belief in human dignity, trust, responsibility, and possibility. Families experiencing economic vulnerability A strong economy does not, in itself, provide a better standard of living for all; official economic markers do not quantify nor account for the grim realities faced by low-income people and families, not the wages they subsist on nor the costs they are subjected to. It is important to 104 keep in mind that given the demographic composition of workers in low-paid jobs, wage stagnation, escalating living costs, and income disparities particularly harm people of color, women, and workers without a college degree. An equitable and inclusive economy and society is one where all residents—regardless of their race/ethnicity, nativity, gender, income, religion, neighborhood of residence, ability, or other characteristics—are able to participate and benefit from our collective prosperity and connect to what should be shared resources and assets. As noted above, many families in Contra Costa struggle to make ends meet. Over 10% of children under age 18 live in poverty, 97% of families with a child under 18 have at least one parent in the labor force, and 72% have all available parents in the labor force (2023 American Community Survey). Even with two working parents, families are struggling; the high costs of housing, childcare, and other basic needs renders many of them financially strapped and chronically stressed. This pervasive insecurity has a spillover effect on their children’s lives, imperiling their physical health, academic success, and emotional well-being. It is also reflected in the increased numbers of families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Contra Costa County’s Continuum of Care served 1,878 households with children, an 89% increase since 2019 (Health, Housing, and Homeless Services, Contra Costa Health, 2023 Annual Report). In addition, the ability to cover emergency expenses is far more difficult for households with children. According to the 2022 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), only 43% of U.S. families with children below the age of 18 could cover a $400 emergency expense with cash or its equivalent, a 7% decline compared to 2021 (Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2023). The assessment of GI pilot participants’ ability to cover a $400 emergency expense from baseline to end-point is a common evaluation metric used in numerous pilots. Across populations and geographies, participants have experienced marked increases in savings capacity, demonstrating the critical and enduring impact timebound cash support can make for family stability and children’s futures. Economic insecurity is a pervasive agent of harm threaded through all life phases that manifests across generations—resulting in not just material deprivation but theft of human potential. A preponderance of research demonstrates the value and criticality of early intervention in promoting health and well-being and the present and future costs—both individual and societal—that accrue with childhood and neighborhood poverty (Chetty & Hendren, 2014). These related research areas—individual gains, generational effects, and societal detriment— 105 furnish the basis for numerous pilots that center families and caregivers.84 They are also at the core of a larger movement to advance dual-generation policy design, systems reform, and outcomes evaluation.85 Using income- or economically-based criteria is one of the most common approaches to contouring pilot eligibility. Parameters and selection practices vary; zip codes, census tracts, or neighborhoods with concentrated poverty can be used to create a sample pool, or pilots may use a specific indicator, like FPL or AMI, and define a percentage as the eligibility cutoff. These thresholds may align with public benefits eligibility, but they can also be set to reach individuals and families who may not qualify for public benefits but still struggle to make ends meet and/or are earning less than what is needed to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, childcare, health care, and transportation in their locality. ALICE is a United Way acronym for “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.” Many states have adopted this methodology and terminology to more realistically assess and address the extent and severity of economic hardship among their residents.86 ALICE households have incomes that are above the FPL but not high enough to afford essentials in the communities where they live; they exhibit the gross misalignment between low-paying jobs and financial survival. These households are forced to make excruciating tradeoffs that often pit one basic need against another, and they routinely face the fact that basic needs costs are increasing faster than inflation (United for ALICE, 2024). Guaranteed income pilots in Albany, Boston, Boulder, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Maine, Tacoma, and Virginia have all used the ALICE framework to define their population selection criteria. Nearly half of children in the U.S. lived in households experiencing financial hardship in 2019; while 16% were below the FPL, an additional 33% were ALICE. Children of all demographic groups fall below the ALICE Threshold, but racial disparities are marked: 70% of Black children 84 This recognition is also embedded in the structure of public benefits and reflected in the well-established body of research that links investment in public benefits and strengthened economic supports to positive youth and family outcomes (Ginther & Johnson-Motoyama, 2017; McLaughlin, 2017; Javier, Hoffman, & Shah, 2019; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2019; Spencer, Livingston, et al., 2021). 85 Sims & Bogle, 2020. 86 The ALICE “Household Survival Budget” reflects the minimum costs of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, adjusted for different counties and household types. The ALICE threshold of financial survival is derived from the survival budget and represents the minimum average income a household needs to afford basic costs. 106 and 68% of Hispanic children lived in households with income below the ALICE Threshold in 2019, compared to 36% of white children. Additionally, 28% of children in households with two adults in the labor force were still below the ALICE Threshold in 2019 (United for ALICE, 2020). A significant number of Contra Costa residents have incomes above the FPL but struggle to make ends meet; financial hardship is a pervasive, countywide issue. For many households, a small, reliable infusion of financial support, even for a limited amount of time, can truly make the difference between stability and vulnerability. 107 FINANCIAL MODELING AND RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PILOTS As noted in the recommended Board actions on pages 19-20 of this report, our request is that the Board of Supervisors allocate $5.75 million in one-time Measure X funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide. This includes $4.5 million for direct payments to residents; $500,000 to cover administrative costs for EHSD to anchor the program, perform and coordinate community outreach, administer Requests for Proposals (RFP)/grants administration, and conduct evaluations; and $750,000 to support staffing and administrative costs for community partners to implement pilots and provide benefits counseling, stipends for survey completion and programming participation, and additional supports and services in alignment with their design and focus population. Our recommended budget model, including participant numbers, and incorporating best practices in payment amount and duration, is as follows (Note: This chart does not include the $1 million in potential AB 109 funding): COMPONENT/QUANTITY/DURATION COST Direct payments of $1,000/month to approximately 250 residents for 18 months $4,500,000 EHSD administration costs calculated at approximately 10% (includes program oversight, RFP/grants management, evaluation, and community engagement [including language access]) $500,000 Community-based organizations: staffing/administrative cost to plan, launch, implement, and support the evaluation of 3-4 different GI pilots over 18 months $750,000 TOTAL BUDGET $5,750,000 Note that the pilot population size (i.e., number of participants) suggested above is approximate: nothing has been costed out yet, and we have not looked at recruitment pools and what seems feasible for enrollment given outreach capacity and eligibility criteria. Moreover, we expect that community input during the RFP design process and organizational RFP submissions will provide additional considerations and variable scenarios. However, the prevailing intent of budget apportionment and pilot design should be to maximize the amount of money going directly into residents’ pockets and minimize administrative overhead to the greatest extent possible. In addition, there are potential variations in payment amounts and scaffolding to consider. For example, some pilots, such as Monument Impact’s, provide an up-front stabilization payment 108 larger than the monthly amount, while others taper payment as the pilot nears completion. Guaranteed income practitioners working with the youth and young adult population have also noted that a bi-weekly payment may better align with their life circumstances/needs and their event-based (as opposed to longitudinal) mindset. Payments can also be variable, based on participants’ specific financial circumstances. For example, Yolo County’s Yolo Basic Income (YOBI) program provided cash amounts that would put the total income of participant families above the California Poverty Measure. Because each family’s starting point was different, so were the payments. The average payment provided to the 54 families enrolled in YOBI was $1,244. Our budget model allows for different payment cadences depending on the priority population and discernment of the implementing organization. 109 CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report, our guaranteed income pilot funding request, and our presentation to the Board acknowledge the importance of public assistance (as does the guaranteed income movement as a whole) while simultaneously exploring how and why our current public benefits landscape does not work for all and is not sufficient to meet the scale or scope of need. Building a stronger and wider 21st century safety net means addressing and redressing the harms inflicted by exclusionary practices and policies and acknowledging the high cost of contemporary living and the burdens it places on an increasing number of residents, particularly residents of color. Strengthening the safety net does not mean erasing or replacing it, but rather supplementing our current slate of benefits for those who are disproportionately impacted by economic insecurity, racial disparities, and other compounding vulnerabilities and expanding it to provide a boost and bridge to those who need it most. This reimagined social safety net creates a bolder, more inclusive, responsive, holistic, and realistic support system to promote thriving people and communities. We are committed to creating a more resilient, equitable, and inclusive county for all. The combined impact of expanding enrollment in and implementation of public assistance and piloting guaranteed income (both for those already receiving it and those who don’t quite qualify) will have a multiplier effect on the collective health and well-being of our county, both its current and future residents. With a wealth of local knowledge, available funding via Measure X, and demonstrated and growing community support, Contra Costa County is well positioned to expand the number, reach, and impact of local guaranteed income pilots. This will, in turn, increase positive economic and well-being outcomes for many more residents and families who are among the most vulnerable living in our county—youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused, residents re-entering the community from incarceration, and families who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. The author wishes to thank the members of the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group for their tireless work in conducting listening sessions and serving as thought partners to help shape the burgeoning guaranteed income movement in Contra Costa; the members of the Board of Supervisors for expressing interest in deepening their knowledge about how guaranteed income programs work and can benefit our local communities; the members of the Community Corrections Partnership’s Community Advisory Board for their commitment to 110 ensuring that residents returning from incarceration have the baseline resources they need to thrive; the Employment and Human Services Department for their interest in serving as a home for guaranteed income programs funded through Measure X; and the many guaranteed income evaluators, implementers, participants, researchers, and racial and economic justice leaders who have lent their wisdom and expertise to help inform advocacy and light a path forward. 111 APPENDIX I GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES 112 APPENDIX 1: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES AND FINDINGS This appendix describes the scope, population focus, and findings for six prominent guaranteed income pilots: Arlington’s Guarantee (Virginia), BIG:LEAP (Los Angeles), Magnolia Mother’s Trust (Jackson), New Mexico Guaranteed Income Pilot, Santa Clara Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot for Foster Youth, and Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration. Arlington’s Guarantee (VA) Arlington’s Guarantee ran from September 2021–November 2023 and provided 200 households with $500/month for 18 months. To generate a sampling frame representative of those living on very low incomes in Arlington and create a design with dual-generation impacts, the Arlington’s Guarantee pilot drew from a pool of community members who received a DHS Housing Grant, had at least one child under 18, and earned no more than 30% of the area median income. The local Housing Grant pool provided an optimal sample because Arlington was able to protect locally-funded housing benefits, whereas federal Housing Choice Voucher benefits would not have been protected. At the same time, the Arlington’s Guarantee partners were concerned about groups that may be underrepresented within this sample, so they created a carve-out for two populations: individuals re-entering the community after incarceration and undocumented heads of households, totaling 50 additional participants. This design represents the ingenuity and intentionality that is the hallmark of guaranteed income programs—an attempt to meet the needs of local communities, adapt participant thresholds proactively and responsively, and address systemic gaps and exclusions. Arlington’s Guarantee participants demonstrated increased employment and income growth. Figure 1 (on next page) shows the pilot’s impact on this area, reflected comparatively. 113 Figure 1. Arlington’s Guarantee Increased Employment and Income. (Source: Arlington’s Guarantee Final Report, 2024). Figure 2 shows participants’ expenditures over a six-month window; as with most pilots we have data on, the funds were overwhelmingly used to pay for basic needs. Figure 2. Arlington’s Guarantee Survey Interval Question on Spending Extra Income. (Source: Arlington’s Guarantee Final Report, 2024) 114 Goal-setting and persistence were also tracked. For example, on the final survey, participants and comparison group households were asked if they had established any long-term goals for their family over the past 18 months. Participants were significantly more likely than comparison group households to have set long-term goals (84% participants, 53% comparison). BIG:LEAP (Los Angeles, CA) BIG:LEAP was implemented by the Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) with the goal to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. It was funded through the American Rescue Plan, a reappropriation from the city’s police budget, and additional investments from local council districts. Beginning in January 2022, the pilot distributed $1,000 a month to 3,202 residents for a period of 12 months. Program eligibility required that participants be a Los Angeles resident; 18 years or older with at least one dependent child younger than 18 or a student younger than 24, or be pregnant; and have an income at or below the federal poverty level. Most people in both the treatment and control groups were hovering near the deep poverty line (the poverty rate is 16.6% in Los Angeles). The control group consisted of 4,992 participants. BIG:LEAP was the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate whether 12 months of payments can make a difference on numerous life dimensions;87 it was also the first RCT since the late 1970s to study GI’s impact on intimate partner violence. And, as the largest 12-month guaranteed income RCT to date, BIG:LEAP’s findings illustrate how, even within this narrow duration, the program precipitated shifts in participants’ sense of self and goal activation. The evaluation report’s authors document that “participants moved sequentially from alleviating material hardship (months 1–6), to an active goal-setting phase (months 6–9) and then shoring up resources in anticipation of material hardship resuming when the GI concluded (months 9– 12)…First, they established immediate safety for their households by securing housing and necessary material resources, preventing homelessness, and getting themselves and their children out of dangerous relationships, housing arrangements, or settings characterized by IPV [Intimate Partner Violence]. Second, they established proximate safety and security for their children and community across three domains: enrolling their children in enrichment activities, 87 Kim, Castro, West, et al. (2024) state that “BIG:LEAP’s design…represents the final puzzle piece in understanding how an unexpected amount of change was possible over only 12 months. Participants leveraged the GI alongside existing public benefits such as CalFresh, housing supports, WIC, and expanded unemployment insurance while also frequenting other social programs throughout the city that provided housing and utility assistance, after- school programming, IPV services, and mental health support. In other words, participants’ strategies for using the GI to alter their trajectory often included availing themselves of other programs whenever feasible—just as those in the control group did.” 115 alleviating the material hardship of others through acts of reciprocity and mutual aid, and engaging or re-engaging with their neighborhoods. Finally, when and if funds allowed, participants engaged in the proactive and preventative health and well-being behaviors detailed above along with shoring up resources to establish safety in the future” (Kim, Castro, West, et al., 2024). These findings attest to the concrete and far-reaching impacts that stable and substantive cash support can catalyze in the lives of individuals and families. BIG:LEAP’s findings are especially important because it is one of the first California pilots to conclude and emerge with a published RCT evaluation report. BIG:LEAP’s key findings include: • Pilot participants demonstrated a significantly increased ability to cover a $400 emergency compared to the control group six months into BIG:LEAP • Pilot participants demonstrated a significant decrease in food insecurity and an increase in health-promoting behaviors. • Pilot participants reported reduced severity and frequency of Intimate Partner Violence over the duration of BIG:LEAP. • Treatment group parents were significantly more likely than control group parents to maintain their children’s extracurricular activities like sports and after-school lessons across the duration of the pilot. • Pilot participants were significantly more likely to secure full-time employment. • Pilot participants expressed greater social connections and positive neighborhood engagement. Upon release of the pilot’s evaluation report, Los Angeles Councilmember Marqueece Harris- Dawson stated that “The BIG:LEAP program offers significant change for some and life-altering benefits for others. The data underscores its effectiveness and success in improving health and wellbeing, and stability for all who participated.” Consequently, LA’s City Council directed the CIFD to return with program parameters for a $4–5 million guaranteed income program to support two populations: individuals experiencing intimate partner violence and transitional age youth. In the Council motion, they stated, “The results of the BIG:LEAP study show us that guaranteed income is a simple yet incredibly effective way to interrupt cycles of poverty and build community wealth, giving families the agency to best meet their own needs, set goals and contribute to their communities. Despite extreme financial pressures and profound effects of 116 the COVID-19 pandemic, historically high inflation and rising housing costs, recipients of guaranteed income were able to stay in their homes, escape violent living situations, invest in enrichment experiences for their children, and have more food security for their families. These unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants provided an income floor for those without one, strengthening the social safety net and expanding access in the process” (Los Angeles City Council, July 30, 2024). Magnolia Mother’s Trust Pilot Springboard to Opportunities launched the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) pilot in 2018; it has since enrolled several cohorts and generated a robust dual-generational research study, culling data from the first three cohorts. Magnolia Mother’s Trust participants are Black mothers who reside in subsidized housing in Jackson, Mississippi. Participants were chosen through a lottery system and received $1,000/month for 12 months. Following the initial cohort (which had 30 mothers), the program expanded to include the opening and seeding of savings accounts for each participating mother's child(ren) under the age of 18. Cohort two, which spanned 2020 and 2021, included 110 mothers; Cohort three, which ran in 2021 and 2022, included 100 mothers. The pilot also offered monthly meetings for participants to build community, develop leadership skills, and increase social capital. Participant outcomes across the first three cohorts have included: • First-year cohort collectively paid off over $10,000 in debt • More mothers were able to prepare 3 homemade meals/day for their family • The number of mothers in the second-year cohort who could pay all bills on time jumped from 27% to 83% • 74% of mothers across the first three cohorts reported feeling more hopeful for their future during the pilot than before it; 80% reported feeling more hopeful for their children’s future during the pilot than before it. Alongside these important outcomes, participants were able to access the following resources and opportunities as a result of the cash payments, as shown in Figure 3: 117 Figure 3. Opportunities Mothers Identified as Made Possible by Guaranteed Income. (Source: Moore et al., 2023). The research study documents that “MMT moms have experienced significant gains in domains ranging from greater savings and financial stability to increased feelings of confidence and agency that have facilitated their ability to show up for their families and themselves. These significant gains substantiate that guaranteed income programs like MMT are viable pathways for meaningful economic reform that is rooted in equity and justice” (Moore et al., 2023). New Mexico Guaranteed Income Pilot The program selected 330 mixed-immigration status households to receive $500 monthly for 12 months beginning in February 2022. One-third of households came from rural communities and two-thirds from urban communities. An additional extension was granted to 50 randomly- selected mixed-status households to receive $500 monthly for an additional six months. Figure 4 documents that more participants were able to pay rent or mortgage on time. Figure 4. Participant Survey Response regarding Payment of Rent or Mortgage on Time. (Source: Guaranteed Income: Increasing Employment and Helping Families Thrive Pilot, New Mexico, Final Report, 2023). 118 Figure 5 shows the impact on family well-being and children’s academic success, demonstrating that guaranteed income’s benefits genuinely ripple across generations, helping everyone in a household be in a better position to thrive. Figure 5. Participant Survey Response regarding Children’s Educational Achievement and Status. (Source: Guaranteed Income: Increasing Employment and Helping Families Thrive Pilot, New Mexico, Final Report, 2023) Santa Clara County Guaranteed Basic Income for Foster Youth In 2020, Santa Clara County launched the first pilot program in the nation for foster youth, providing monthly cash payments of $1,000 for 18 months to foster youth 21–24 years old. Notably, the pilot was initially only funded for 12 months, but the County Board of Supervisors funded an extension after witnessing the tremendous and widespread benefits to date. Moreover, Santa Clara County recently launched a second cohort based on the success of the first. The first cohort reported the following findings: • Literal homelessness decreased from 11% to 5%88 88 “Literal homelessness” is defined as when an individual or family lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. 119 • Majority of funds went to rent, but decreased from 76% of funds to 52% of funds, i.e., lowered the rent burden and permitted people to remain housed while being able to address other critical basic needs • Enrollment in school full-time increased from 13% to 33% • Full-time employment increased from 44% to 58% • Individuals with a checking account increased from 72% to 88% As noted earlier, this pilot was just the beginning of Santa Clara County’s extensive public investment in supporting some of its most vulnerable residents to thrive through guaranteed income. Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration was launched by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs in February 2019. To qualify or be considered for SEED, residents had to be at least 18 years old, reside in Stockton, and live in a neighborhood with a median income at or below $46,033 (the city’s median income). Based on that criteria, CGIR’s evaluation team randomly selected 4,200 residences and sent them a letter inviting them to apply for the pilot. Notably, the mailers were translated into the five most commonly spoken languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Laotian, Hmong, and Khmer. Participants were chosen randomly to receive $500/month for 24 months. For the majority of families, the $500 payment represented a 30% increase in their monthly income. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania who studied the SEED program found that participants: • Improved their overall financial resilience; after one year, the number of recipients who could afford an unexpected cash expense more than doubled, from 25% to 52% • Exercised greater agency to explore new opportunities • Found full-time employment at more than twice the rate of non-participants The unique collaboration between civic leaders, philanthropic partners, and institutional researchers was a watershed moment within the GI movement. In tandem with the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot, whose first cohort launched in December 2018, SEED paved the way and set the tone for the dozens that would follow within the next two years, as the pandemic churned rampant economic instability and exposed pervasive structural inequities. 120 APPENDIX II GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN THE UNITED STATES 121 Pilot Director y # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 37208 Demonstrati on https://www .movingnash villeforward. org/37208- demonstrati on Nashville TN Moving Nashville Forward (MNF) is a community-led effort to create a guaranteed basic income pilot program in Nashville’s 37208 zip code – known as North Nashville – which is both the most incarcerated zip code in America and the heart of Nashville’s Black community. MNF’s 37208 Demonstration will distribu… Abundant Birth Project https://prete rmbirthca.uc sf.edu/abun dant-birth- project#:~:t ext=The%… San Francisco CA In the United States, racial disparities in birth outcomes continue to persist with income inequality being one of the key contributors. Structural interventions that reduce the racial-wealth gap are urgently needed and have the promise to narrow longstanding inequities. In a community-academic partnership, Expecting Justice… Advancing Fresno Guaranteed Guaranteed Income https://fresn oeoc.org/gu aranteed- income/ Fesno CA Eligible participants must: 1. Live in southwest Fresno (93706) or Huron (93234), two zip codes with among the highest concentrated poverty in the city of Fresno and rural Fresno County, respectively; 2. Be pregnant and/or have one or more children between the ages of 0 to 5; and 3. Earn 80% or less of the Area Median … ARISE Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program https://www .actforalexan dria.org/initi atives/t/gua ranteed- basic-… Alexandria VA On July 6, 2021, the Alexandria City Council voted to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to support a guaranteed income pilot. Not only does it help individual families, the pilot creates an economic ripple effect as families spend and support businesses in our community. The proposal includes rigorous … Arlington's Guarantee https://www .arlcf.org/arli ngtons- guarantee/# :~:text=Arlin gton's%20… Arlington VA Arlington’s Guarantee was launched in September 2021 in close partnership with the Arlington County Department of Human Services and local nonprofits. Participants in Arlington's Guarantee receive $500 per month for 18 months, and the program is designed to build personal power for low-income households wit… Austin's Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .austintexas. gov/edims/ pio/docume nt.cfm? id=389146 Austin TX The Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot is testing how direct cash might help individuals and families with low incomes weather their unstable housing circumstances in some of the highest-poverty and most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods in Austin, Texas. In September 2022, UpTogether and 10 community-… 122 # 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ New Orleans LA Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ New York NY Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ Omaha NE Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ Twin Cities MN Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baltimore Young Families Success Fund https://may or.baltimore city.gov/new s/press- releases/202 2-05-02-… Baltimore MD Baltimore is the birthplace of redlining and residential segregation. That legacy shows up in stark inequalities and continues to shape life in the City today. These inequalities have only been exacerbated by the COVID- 19 pandemic and have disproportionately impacted low income families. Baltimore Young Families Succes… BIG:LEAP (Basic Income Guaranteed: L.A. Economic … https://bigle ap.lacity.org / Los Angeles CA Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) is providing approximately 3,200 individuals with $1,000 per month for 12 months. These are unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants that supplement existing welfare programs. 123 # 13 14 15 16 17 18 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Birmingham' s Embrace Mothers Pilot https://www .birmingham al.gov/embr acemothers Birmingham AL Nearly 60% of households with children in the Birmingham are helmed by single women. Embrace Mothers supports 110 single mothers and women mothering roles (e.g., grandmothers, aunts) with $375 per month for 12 months. Participants were randomly selected by the City of Birmingham's research partner… Black Resilience Fund (BRF) https://www .blackresilie ncefund.co m/ Portland OR Black Resilience Fund is a program of nonprofit Brown Hope and is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders. Black Resilience Fund is dreaming for a lasting impact in the Portland region. In the face of persistent systemic inequities, we lift up community … Cambridge RISE (Recurring Income for Success and Empower… https://www .cambridgeri se.org/ Cambridge MA The RISE Pilot began in September 2021. Mayor Siddiqui and City Manager DePasquale announced in April 2022 that the City of Cambridge will be allocating funds to build on the work of RISE to provide direct cash assistance to families in poverty in Cambridge. This program is in the early stages and there will be … Camp Harbor View Guaranteed Income Pilot https://cam pharborview .org/a- guaranteed- income- program-… Boston MA The Camp Harbor View Guaranteed Income Pilot will enroll 100 eligible families into a 2-year study, where 50 of those families will receive a guaranteed income. To be eligible, families must live in Boston, MA, have a child in one of Camp Harbor View’s youth-serving programs, and self-certify as having a low income but… Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Project https://uplift iowa.org/ Des Moines IA The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Project is a cross- sector collaboration focused on implementing a basic income program model in central Iowa. Following successful models across the nation, the pilot project will provide 110 low-income individuals with $500 each month for two years. Central Texas 12- Month Pilot https://conn ect.uptoget her.org/cent ral- tx/housing- stability.ht… Austin and Georgetown TX In March 2021, UpTogether, in partnership with the City of Austin and local philanthropy, launched a study to understand how UpTogether members demonstrate the impact of our strength-based approach, particularly around housing stabilization. The purpose is to uplift learnings to inform how the City of Austin and local … 124 # 19 20 21 22 23 24 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Chelsea Eats https://www .hks.harvard. edu/centers /taubman/p rograms- research/r… Chelsea MA Chelsea, Massachusetts, a city of 40,000 people just north of Boston, is among the places in the country hardest hit by COVIC-19, both from a health and an economic perspective. In April 2020, local community organizations and the City of Chelsea responded to the economic crisis facing jobless Chelsea residents by … Chicago Future Fund https://eatc hicago.xtens io.com/e9d9 1q8a Chicago IL The Chicago Future Fund (CFF) is Equity and Transformation (EAT)’s very own guaranteed income pilot program for formerly incarcerated individuals. EAT launched the CFF to explore what direct cash payments of $500/month can do for 30 system-impacted residents of West Garfield Park. There are no work … Chicago Resilient Communitie s Pilot https://www .chicago.gov /city/en/site s/resilient- communitie s-… Chicago IL The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is a $31.5 million dollar commitment from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services as part of her effort to tackle poverty and put residents at the center of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 5,000 … City and County of San Francisco https://www .sfhsa.org/a bout/annou ncements/ci ty-launches- new-… San Francisco CA the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the launch of a new guaranteed income pilot program for former foster youth in San Francisco. Supported by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (SFJPD) and … CLIMB (Columbia Life Improvemen t Monetary Boost) https://www .midlandsgiv es.org/climb Columbia SC Columbia Life Improvement Monetary Boost (CLIMB) was launched to determine the effectiveness of regular monthly payments to strengthen fathers and families. In partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, CLIMB utilizes one of the most promising tools for addressing poverty, inequity, and family instability: a … Community Love Fund https://f4gi. org/pilot/co mmunity- love-fund/ Boston MA To alleviate the economic pressure price gouging exerts on incarcerated loved ones and their family members, The National Council will combat extortive penal practices with a guaranteed income. It will be the first organization to do so within prison walls. It will also combat economic precarity among formerly … 125 # 25 26 27 28 29 30 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Compass Family Service Basic Income Pilot https://www .compass- sf.org/post/ partner- spotlight- wells-fargo San Francisco CA Compass is to study the impact of universal basic income for 13 low-income families with children currently enrolled in Compass Children’s Center. The payments will be $350 per month for six months. Although this pilot program will be modest, resulting in a total of $2,100 per family, we know that any increas… Compton Pledge https://com ptonpledge. org/ Compton CA Over the course of two years, the Compton Pledge will provide 800 low-income residents with unconditional cash installments, delivering urgent relief to Compton families in the wake of COVID-19’s devastation. The Fund for Guaranteed Income has built a solution for governments to disburse cash to program participant… Concord GI Pilot Program https://www .mercuryne ws.com/202 3/03/13/con cord- nonprofit-… Concord CA Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord. The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months in cash assistance to at least 120 low-income Concord families. “Priority … Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income https://www .cookcountyi l.gov/promis e Cook County IL Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Government are proud to be leading the way in the American guaranteed income movement. The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide no-strings-attached $500 monthly cash payments to 3,250 Cook County residents for 24 … Corazón Healdsburg https://norc alpublicmed ia.org/20220 62580166/n ews- feed/heald… Healdsburg CA Last September, the Healdsburg City Council allocated funding from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the creation of a universal basic income program. The City of Healdsburg is partnering with Corazón Healdsburg to develop a pilot program. Corazón has been at work on the details of the program with hopes that it will … Creative Communitie s Coalition Coalition for Guaranteed Income … https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income-for- artists/#:~:te xt=Creativ… San Francisco CA The Creative Communities Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) is a new initiative convened by YBCA and led by six San Francisco arts and culture organizations dedicated to economic justice: Black Freighter Press, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCCSF), The Transgender District, Dance … 126 # 31 32 33 34 35 36 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Denver Basic Income Project https://denv erbasicinco meproject.o rg/ Denver CO The Denver Basic Income Project is giving basic income to individuals experiencing homelessness with the goal of building a healthier society grounded in social justice and centered around improving human thriving. Our society can do better than our current social safety net. This project is possible through the generosity of… Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) https://www .capradio.or g/articles/20 23/03/20/sa cramento- guarantee… Sacramento CA Families must be up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level by household size (up to $19,320 for a single person) Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) 2.0 https://www .capradio.or g/articles/20 23/03/20/sa cramento- guarantee… Sacramento CA Live in Sacramento. 2. Income – Eligible households must earn less annually than the following limits: 1 adult: $28,205 1 adult, 1 child: $49,945 1 adult, 2 children: $65,880 … El Monte Guaranteed Income Program https://abc7. com/el- monte- approves- guaranteed- income-… El Monte CA Los Angeles County's pilot program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a household income under $56,000 for a single person or $96,000 for a family of four and have experienced negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elevate MV https://www .mountainvi ew.gov/our- city/depart ments/city- managers-… Mountain View CA Households with an income below 30% Area Median Income (AMI), and parents/custodial caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application. Elm City Reentry Pilot https://www .4-ct.org/ New Haven CT Twenty New Haven area residents will receive $500/month for one year on an Elm City Resident Card + prepaid Mastercard. Participants were selected by Project M.O.R.E. Reentry Welcome Center and are currently receiving services related to their transition back to the community.… 127 # 37 38 39 40 41 42 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Evanston Equitable Recovery Fund https://daily northwester n.com/2021 /04/29/city/f amilies- receive-firs… Evanston IL UpTogether launched the Evanston Equitable Recovery Fund, a privately funded initiative to provide 25 Evanston residents with a $300 per month payment for 10 months. The Evanston City Council and Economic Security for Illinois (ESIL) both issued support of the initiative. Key to the initiative is that there are no … Evanston Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .cityofevanst on.org/resid ents/guaran teed- income-… Evanston IL The City will accept 150 participants into the program. Once a month for a year, participants will each get $500 loaded onto a prepaid debit card. The City of Evanston wants to learn more about how Guaranteed Income can benefit our community members. We’ve partnered with researchers at … Excel https://www .stepupdurh am.org/exce l Durham NC The objective of Durham’s Excel Pilot Program is to evaluate guaranteed income’s effects on recidivism and re-incarceration, employment, economic security, and income volatility, as well as physical functioning, mental health, stress, and coping, parenting, housing, and interactions with other institutional systems. 109 … Expeccting Justice https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA Expecting Justice (Heluna Health DBA Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.) was awarded $4,995,758 and will provide 425 pregnant individuals who are at high risk for pre-term birth with $600-$1,000 per month for 12 months. Fairfax County Guaranteed Income Pilot https://www .fairfaxcount y.gov/neigh borhood- community- services/ec… Fairfax County VA A pilot program that will give monthly cash assistance to select low-income residents is in development in Fairfax County. While eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and other details are still being determined, the county has allocated $1.5 million to the effort from its American … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Chicago IL LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … 128 # 43 44 45 46 47 48 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Los Angeles CA LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ New York NY LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Washington DC LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Health Project https://www .family- health- project.org/ Lynn MA Family Health Project has undertaken a simple, replicable program providing new mothers with $400 per month for 36 months without condition. Family Prosperity https://docs. google.com /document/ d/1xNTKjoh XQIWVBns3 Npl1K8lso… La Cruces NM Financial Assistance for Phoenix Families Program https://www .phoenix.go v/newsroom /city- manager/21 08 Phoenix AZ Under this 12 month pilot program, 1,000 Phoenix families with children will be selected to receive a $1,000 stipend to use on household expenses, such as childcare, groceries, rent/utility bills, transportation, etc. There will be no application for the pilot program. Families with children who have applied for Emergenc… 129 # 49 50 51 52 53 54 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description G.I.F.T. Guaranteed Income for Transgender People https://www .giftincome. org/faq San Francisco CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (G.I.F.T.) will provide economically marginalized transgender people with unrestricted, monthly guaranteed income as a way to combat poverty our most impacted community members face. … Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) https://guar anteedinco me.us/taco ma Tacoma WA The Growing Resilience In Tacoma (GRIT) demonstration is a collaborative effort between United Way of Pierce County and the City of Tacoma. GRIT is a 12-month guaranteed income program that gifts 110 Tacoma families $500 a month in unconditional and unrestricted cash. All 110 participants are employed … Guaranteed Income for Artists https://sprin gboardforth earts.org/gu aranteed- income-for- artists/ St. Paul MN Springboard for the Arts' guaranteed minimum income pilot program for artists and culture workers in St. Paul is inspired by the City of St. Paul’s People’s Prosperity Pilot and the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income network. This pilot will be one of the first guaranteed income pilots in the nation to focus on the creative … Creatives Rebuild New York - Guaranteed Income for Artists https://www .creativesreb uildny.org/ (Statewide)NY Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY)’s Guaranteed Income for Artists program will provide regular, no- strings-attached cash payments for 2,400 artists who have financial need. Each artist will receive $1,000 per month for 18 consecutive months. Our guaranteed income work joins with that of municipalities, … Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor https://giga 2.org/ Ann Arbor MI The City of Ann Arbor approved to implement a pilot that will provide $500/month for 12 months to families hit hardest by the pandemic. Guaranteed Income Validation Effort (GIVE Gary) https://www .pbs.org/ne wshour/sho w/how-a- guaranteed- income-… Gary IN Aided by $500,000 of seed money from the Mayors for Guaranteed Income organization, Gary launched the G.I.V.E. program. 125 people were chosen to participate, receiving $500 a month for 12 months. 130 # 55 56 57 58 59 60 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Houston Equity Fund https://www .kingdombui lders.com/w p- content/upl oads/2022… Houston TX "Individuals at least 18 years old at the time of application, and have an income at or below the federal poverty level. " HudsonUP (cohort 1) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… HudsonUP (cohort 2) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… HudsonUP (cohort 3) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… Hummingbir d Nest https://www .hummingbi rd-ifs.org/ Seattle WA Perigee Fund is in the planning phase, working with partners in the lead, to launch a no-strings-attached Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot in Seattle in 2022. It will be part of a growing number of local GBI pilots across the United States. Perigee’s pilot will be somewhat unique in its focus on the prenatal-to-3 … I.M.P.A.C.T. (Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Communit… https://www .atlantaga.g ov/Home/C omponents/ News/News/ 13975/672… Atlanta GA Through a partnership between the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Community Transformation (I.M.P.A.C.T.) was implemented to prove the efficacy of a guaranteed income in helping communities achieve economic stability. The IMPACT Program serves 300 residents of… 131 # 61 62 63 64 65 66 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description iFoster Inc. https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA iFoster, Inc. was awarded $4,862,510 and will provide 300 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. Immigrant Families Recovery Program - National https://www .missionasse tfund.org/ifr p/ USA Mission Asset Fund (MAF) has launched a UBI+ program to help 3,000 low-income immigrant families across the country rebuild their financial lives in the wake of the pandemic. Immigrant Families Recovery Program is the largest guaranteed income program designed for immigrant families who have been … Immigrant Families Recovery Program: Coachella's UBI … https://www .coachella.or g/Home/Co mponents/N ews/News/2 603/18 Coachella CA 18 years of age or older, who have a current, non- expired, government-issued photo ID, at least one child under the age of 12 who was living in the household in 2021, earned less than $75,000 in 2021 or have a total household income below $150,000 in 2021, and have filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return or gav… Immigrant Families Recovery Program: San Mateo County https://www .globenews wire.com/ne ws- release/202 2/02/08/2… San Mateo County CA Households not eligible to receive a second-round stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the Federal government, have a household income less than 80% area median income ($97,440 for an individual), lost income due to the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, and have not yet received a grant from… In Her Hands - Atlanta (Old Fourth Ward area) https://thegr ofund.org/ Atlanta GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … In Her Hands - Southwest Georgia (Clay, Randolph, … https://thegr ofund.org/ Southwest GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … 132 # Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 67 In Her Hands - The City of College Park https://thegr ofund.org/ College Park GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … 68 Inland Southern California United Way https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA Inland Southern California United Way was awarded $5,000,000 and will provide 500 pregnant individuals with $600 per month for 12 months and 120 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 69 International Institute of Minnesota's Guaranteed Income Program f… https://saha njournal.co m/changing - minnesota/r efugee-… St. Paul MN Single-parent households with children under the age of 15,or families with four or more children, one working parent, and one parent with obstacles to employment, orsingle adults with physical or mental illness limiting their ability to work or obtain employment, or families or single adults unable to … 70 Ithaca Guaranteed Income https://hsctc .org/igi/#:~: text=What% 20Will%20It haca%20Gu aranteed%… Ithaca NY Even before COVID-19, income and wealth inequality were at historic highs and many people who were working multiple jobs couldn’t afford basic necessities. Ithaca Guaranteed Income (IGI) is a research pilot that asks the question: how does a guaranteed income effect the housing stability and overall wellness of our… 71 Just Income GNV https://jignv. org/ Gainesville FL Just Income GNV is a guaranteed income project in Alachua County, Florida, providing temporary, unconditional monthly payments directly to people who have been impacted by the justice system – no strings attached. This pilot is designed and administered by formerly incarcerated people. We … 72 King County GBI Pilot https://basic incometoda y.com/guara nteed-basic- income- pilot-… King County WA Eligibility: Rainer Beach Action Coalition: Program Participant, Referred by partner. Urban Family: Program Participant 133 # 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description LA County Breathe https://ceo.l acounty.gov /pai/breathe / Los Angeles CA Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and will receive a $ 1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. Lansing Guaranteed Basic Income https://www .fox47news.c om/neighbo rhoods/dow ntown-old- town-reo-… Lansing MI At least 100 random households across the city of Lansing are set to receive $500 a month for 18 months as part of Mayor Andy Schor's latest plan to spend nearly $49 million that was allocated to the city as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act Let's Go DMV https://www .letsgodmv. org/ Washington DC Hospitality workers in the greater Washington region who have all been impacted by the pandemic. Level Up Mount Vernon Guranteed Income https://www .cmvny.com/ 588/Mayors - Guaranteed- Income-… Mount Vernon NY Individuals at least 18 years of age, have a minimum income requirement of $15,000, but no more than at or below 80% percent of the CDBG Annual Income Limit. Local Sound's Artist Grants https://www .wxxinews.or g/arts- life/2022- 07-15/artist- grant-… Rochester NY Individuals 18 and older, who identify s a member, worker, and/or participant within the local music community (live musician, studio musician, production engineer, sound technician, etc), with 3 spots reserved for artists of color Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://long beach.gov/p ress- releases/city -of-long- beach-… Long Beach CA The Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program initiative will help 500 single parents in our city who are living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs. Direct payments will focus on the 90813 Zip Code which is the highest concentrated area of family poverty in Long Beach and has a median household … Los Angeles County's Guaranteed Income Program https://www .forbes.com/ advisor/pers onal- finance/guar anteed-… Los Angeles County CA Individuals at or below the Federal Poverty Line based on household size facing economic and/or medical hardship from COVID-19, and with at least one dependent child (younger than 18 or a student younger than 24) or are pregnant 134 # 80 81 82 83 84 85 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… Los Agneles CA Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. was awarded $3,681,950 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals who have or are at risk of diabetes with $1,000 per month for 18 months. Madison Forward Fund https://www .irp.wisc.edu /MadisonFo rwardFund/ Madison WI The Madison Forward Fund is a year-long guaranteed income experimental program. A monthly payment of $500 will be given directly to 155 households for 12 months. It is unconditional, with no strings attached and no work requirements. The program is founded on the belief that Madison families deserve a basic level … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 1) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 2) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 3) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 4) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … 135 # 86 87 88 89 90 91 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description McKinleyvill e Community Collaborativ e https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA McKinleyville Community Collaborative was awarded $2,302,017 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals with $920 per month for 18 months. Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot https://www .minneapolis mn.gov/gov ernment/pr ograms- initiatives/… Minneapolis MN Individuals with household income 50% or less of the city's median area income, with priority given to housing insecure families, those in job training or educational programs who have dropped out due to financial hardship, and young people headed households Miracle Money https://www .miraclemes sages.org/m oney San Francisco CA Miracle Money is a UBI program for people experiencing homelessness. Our initial pilot is distributing $500/month for six months to 15 unhoused neighbors in the SF Bay Area. Each Miracle Money recipient is paired with a volunteer friend for weekly phone calls and texts. MOMentum https://www .marinmome ntum.org/ Marin CA MOMentum is a countywide pilot that the Marin Community Foundation launched in May 2021, leveraging input from moms and combining it with deep expertise from local, state and national nonprofits and county partners. Participants (125 Low-income moms) will receive $1,000 per month for 24 months, … Montgomer y County Guaranteed Income Program https://www 3.montgom erycountym d.gov/311/S olutions.asp x?… Montgomer y County MD The Montgomery County Guaranteed Income Pilot (“MoCo Boost” which stands for “Building Our Opportunities and Strength Today”) is one of several dozen national pilots designed to change the narrative around poverty by providing a regular, unrestricted, guaranteed income supplement to participants, … Mother Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income https://risin gcommuniti es.org/moth ers-rising- for- guarantee… South Los Angeles CA The Regional Task Force members serving on the Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides Initiative voted to fund the Mothers Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income. The Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides initiative puts the power back in people’s hands by ensuring that residents can participate in the design and decision-… 136 # 92 93 94 95 96 97 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Mother Up Pilot https://moth ersoutreach network.org /mother-up- pilot/ District of Columbia DC Phase 1 (Soft Launch) April 2023-March 2026 5 moms in DCT (Direct Cash Transfer) Group Phase 2 (Pre-Pilot) Summer 2023-Summer 2026… Multnomah Mother’s Trust https://www .multco.us/ multnomah- idea- lab/multno mah-… Multnomah County OR The Multnomah Mothers’ Trust Project began by recruiting 100 participants from the Black Parent Initiative and WomenFirst programs. Earlier this year, the program began distributing $500 monthly payments and kept records on how the money was spent. Participants who provided monthly informatio… My Sister’s Place Cash Transfer Program https://www .mysisterspl acedc.org/pr ograms- and- services/ District of Columbia DC My Sister’s Place (MSP) is proud to launch the first emergency cash transfer program specifically targeted toward domestic violence (DV) survivors. This pilot project will benefit families served through MSP’s Reaching Independence Through Survivor Empowerment (RISE) transitional housing program an… NCJWLA Guaranteed Income Project http://www. ncjwla.org/g ip Los Angeles CA The National Council of Jewish Women | Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Project is focused on supporting female-identifying healthcare workers/caregivers in Los Angeles City Council District 13. The cohort will be 12 participants who will receive $1000 a month for 12 months. We have targeted women who earn between… New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program https://nola. gov/mayor/ news/may- 2022/city- of-new- orleans-… New Orleans LA The Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families announced the launch of the New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program through a $500,000 grant from Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI). The City of New Orleans is the first recipient of the MGI funding to prioritize payments to young people. The program will serve 1… Newark Equity https://newa rkequity.org / Newark NJ The Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE) layers guaranteed income over Mayor Baraka’s existing equitable growth strategies and wraparound services provided by various nonprofit organizations. NMEE is one of a number of initiatives established by the Mayor to address the economic insecurity faced by Newark’s… 137 # 98 99 100 101 102 103 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description NM Immigrant GBI Project https://www .uptogether. org/press- release/ 13 Counties NM As part of the NM Immigrant GBI Project, 330 undocumented or mixed-immigration status families from 13 counties will begin in March to receive $500 monthly for 12 months. The online application period opened last month and will close this Friday, February 11 at 3 p.m. MST. To date, more than 2,000 applicatio… Oakland Resilient Families https://oakla ndresilientfa milies.org/ Oakland CA Oakland Resilient Families provided 600 randomly selected Oakland families (with an intentional focus on groups with the greatest wealth disparities per the Oakland Equity Index) with low incomes and at least 1 child under 18 a guaranteed income of $500 per month for at least 18 months. Olympic Community Action Programs GBI Pilot https://www .peninsulada ilynews.com /news/olyca ps-basic- income-… Olympic Peninsula WA Particpants in OlyCap Programs Open Research Basic Income Project (Previously… https://cdn2 .assets- servd.host/f uture- platypus/pr oduction/… USA Individuals between 21 and 40 with income that does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Line based on household size ($38,640 for individual). Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .patersonnj. gov/depart ment/divisio n.php? structureid… Paterson NJ In 2021, the City of Paterson launched their guaranteed income program. 110 Paterson residents, selected through a lottery by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania, received $400 a month for 12 months. The program is planning to launch a second cohort. Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program (Renewed 2022) https://www .patersonnj. gov/depart ment/divisio n.php? structureid… Paterson NJ In 2021, the City of Paterson launched their guaranteed income program. 110 Paterson residents, selected through a lottery by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania, received $400 a month for 12 months. The program is planning to launch a second cohort. 138 # 104 105 106 107 108 109 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Pathway to Income Equity https://sono masun.com/ 2022/09/01/ sonoma- county- launches-… Sonoma County CA Pathway To Income Equity is a two-year initiative that will deliver $500 a month to 305 low-income families in Sonoma County. The initiative aims to support families with young children or pregnant residents along with other Sonoma County residents. People's Prosperity Pilot https://www .stpaul.gov/ departments /financial- empowerme nt/peoples… St. Paul MN The City of Saint Paul launched the People’s Prosperity Guaranteed Income Pilot in October 2020. The People’s Prosperity Pilot was offered to families participating in CollegeBound Saint Paul, the City’s college savings initiative, which is providing every child born to a Saint Paul resident on or after January 1, 2020 with a colleg… Philadelphia Guaranteed Income Program https://nextc ity.org/urba nist- news/econo mics-in- brief-… Philadelphia PA Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Philly Joy Bank https://phila cityfund.org /programs/ philly-joy- bank/ Philadelphia PA The Philly Joy Bank is a guaranteed income pilot that will provide pregnant Philadelphians with no strings attached cash with the goal of improving birth outcomes. The Philly Joy Bank was developed by the Philadelphi… Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #1 https://www .santamonic a.gov/housi ng- pod#:~:text =The%20P… Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low-income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #2 https://www .santamonic a.gov/housi ng- pod#:~:text =The%20P… Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low-income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 139 # 110 111 112 113 114 115 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Prince George Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://wtop .com/prince -georges- county/2023 /04/prince- georges-c… Prince George County MD In April 2023, the Prince George County Council unanimously approved a guaranteed income pilot program. The exact details of Prince George’s County program will be hashed out by a workgroup. But during a committee meeting last month, Council member Krystal Oriadha said that payments would … Project HOME Turst Program https://www .mainepublic .org/busines s-and- economy/20 23-07-07/… Portland ME At QHC, the majority of our 250 Project HOME households are headed by mothers. We know that when families are stably housed and financially secure, they and their children thrive in and outside of school, thrive professionally, and are less likely to ever experience homelessness. Project Resilience https://covid 19.ulstercou ntyny.gov/p roject- resilience/ Ulster County NY Individuals making less than 80% area median income of $46,900 Project Solid Ground https://avivo mn.org/abo ut/current- news/avivo- ubi- universal-… Twin Cities MN The Nancy Somers Family Foundation facilitated funding for a pilot providing $1000 monthly for 15 individuals through a local anti-poverty non-profit, Avivo. The pilot began amid the urgency of the pandemic in 2020 and included low income individuals who were unhoused, challenged by mental illness … Providence Guaranteed Income Pilot https://guar anteedinco me.us/provi dence Providence RI The Providence Guaranteed Income Program is administered by Amos House and is being evaluated by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research. Researchers are looking at the impact this supplemental income has on participants’ economic volatility, employment status, … Public Schools Students Experiencing Homelessne ss Pilot - … https://www .nmapplesee d.org/family -economic- stability Albuquerqu e NM In partnership with the LANL Foundation (LANLF), Cuba Independent School District (CISD), and West Las Vegas School District (WLVSD), New Mexico Appleseed designed, implemented, and evaluated this intervention to provide educational and financial support to inadequately housed students. 140 # 116 117 118 119 120 121 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Public Schools Students Experiencing Homelessne ss Pilot - L… https://www .nmapplesee d.org/family -economic- stability Las Cruces NM In partnership with the LANL Foundation (LANLF), Cuba Independent School District (CISD), and West Las Vegas School District (WLVSD), New Mexico Appleseed designed, implemented, and evaluated this intervention to provide educational and financial support to inadequately housed students. Restorative Reentry Fund https://com munitywork swest.org/o ur- work/restor ative-… Bay Area CA The Restorative Reentry Fund is one of the first guaranteed income programs for people returning home after incarceration. The population of focus is Black and Brown adults who are formerly incarcerated and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, California. Recipients will receive $500 in uncondition… Returning Home Career Grant https://rubic onprograms .org/news/bl og/returnin g-home- press Alameda and Contra Costa CA Formerly incarcerated- Primarily black and brown individuals returning home after incarceration Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) (cohort 1) http://richm ondvaannou ncements.bl ogspot.com /2020/10/st oney-… Richmond VA The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) is the City of Richmond's guaranteed income pilot program. It is facilitated by the Office of Community Wealth Building and made possible by strategic and financial support of key partners Robins Foundation and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Over the course of 24 months … Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) (cohort 2) https://www .rva.gov/co mmunity- wealth- building/ric hmond-… Richmond VA The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) is the City of Richmond's guaranteed income pilot program. It is facilitated by the Office of Community Wealth Building and made possible by strategic and financial support of key partners Robins Foundation and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Over the course of 24 months … Rise Up Alameda https://www .alamedaca. gov/Depart ments/Base- Reuse-and- Economic-… Alameda CA Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor (GIG A2) is a two-year guaranteed income program that provides monthly payments of $528 to 100 entrepreneurs with low or very low income to support their efforts. The income limit is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, relative to Ann … 141 # 122 123 124 125 126 127 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Rise Up Cambridge https://www .cambridge ma.gov/rise up Cambridge MA Rise Up Cambridge is a $22 million commitment from the City of Cambridge to provide assistance to families with kids using funds received by the City from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. It provides direct cash to low-income Cambridge households with children at or under 21 years of age, earning at or … Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program https://www .rochesterfir st.com/roch ester/roches ter-city- council-… Rochester NY 175 families in the City of Rochester who live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level would receive $500 per month for one year. A separate group of 175 families would receive the same amount monthly under the second year of the proposal. San Antonio Basic Income Pilot https://sana ntonioreport .org/cash- without- conditions- san-… San Antonio TX UpTogether invests in low-income families who want to work with people in their communities and support one another in accomplishing their goals. Starting November 2020, Uptogether invested $5,100 in 180- 200 groups whose members live in San Antonio. The funds were dispersed over 27 months. Each househol… San Diego for Every Child https://www .sandiegofor everychild.or g/guarantee d-income/ San Diego CA San Diego for Every Child is piloting a guaranteed income project as an economic justice tool to help address the racial and gender inequities that impact the lives of children experiencing poverty. With COVID- 19, social unrest, and an emerging recession, guaranteed income is an ideal program to address th… San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Artists https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income-for- artists/#:~:te xt=The%2… San Francisco CA The SF Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists (SF-GIPA), powered by YBCA, makes no-strings-attached monthly cash payments to 130 artists who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SF-GIPA was designed and launched in May 2021 in partnership with the City of San Francisco. San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Program https://www .smcgov.org /ceo/news/li ft-life-after- foster-care San Mateo County CA 142 # 128 129 130 131 132 133 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Santa Clara Basic Income Pilot https://news .sccgov.org/ county- santa- claras-basic- income-… Santa Clara CA Young adults 22-24 years of age transitioning out of foster care Santa Clara County Pilot Program https://www .ktvu.com/n ews/santa- clara- county- launches-… Santa Clara CA Santa Clara County is now launching a pilot program to give $1,200 a month to 50 graduating high school seniors who are homeless. The money is coming from the new state budget just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27, 2023. Santa Fe Learn, Earn, Achieve Program (SF LEAP) https://santa feleap.org/ Santa Fe NM The goal of SF LEAP is to assist young parents attain their educational goals so that they are able to provide a stable income for themselves and their families in the future. The funding supports one hundred young parents making less than 200% of the federal poverty level (about $34,000 for a family of two or $52,000 for… Shreveport Guaranteed Income https://www .shreveportl a.gov/2844/ Shreveport- Guaranteed- Income-… Shreveport LA The City of Shreveport's Guaranteed Income Program is administered by the City of Shreveport and United Way of Northwest Louisiana through the Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center and research is being evaluated by ABT Associates. Researchers are looking at the impact of this supplemental income on … South San Francisco Guaranteed Income Program https://www .ssf.net/dep artments/ec onomic- community- developm… San Francisco CA Foster youth aging out of care, single heads of households, families with minor aged children and residents of the city's lowest income census block tracks. Stockton Economic Empowerme nt Demonstrati on (SEED) https://www .stocktonde monstration. org/ Stockton CA The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) was the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional, with … 143 # 134 135 136 137 138 139 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Strong Families, Strong Future DC https://mart hastable.org /blog/buildi ng-strong- financial- foundation… Washington DC Martha’s Table, in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, has committed to supporting over one hundred mothers living in Wards 5, 7, and 8 through our latest direct cash assistance program: Strong Families, Strong Futures DC. This initiative will help … The Bridge Project (first cohort) https://bridg eproject.org / New York NY Launched in June 2021, the Bridge Project is designed to support low-income mothers in New York City during the first 1,000 days of their children’s lives by providing them with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis. The first phase of the Bridge Project provides either $500 or $1,000 a month to 100 low-… The Bridge Project (second cohort) https://bridg eproject.org / New York NY Launched in June 2021, the Bridge Project is designed to support low-income mothers in New York City during the first 1,000 days of their children’s lives by providing them with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis. The first phase of the Bridge Project provides either $500 or $1,000 a month to 100 low-… The Targeted Eviction Program https://unite dwaydallas. org/updates /the- targeted- eviction-… Dallas TX Earlier this year, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas launched an innovative new pilot program that seeks to address a long-standing problem. The Targeted Eviction Prevention Project (TEPP) provides direct cash investments and other resources for families in Southern Dallas with the goal of empowering them to… The Ventura County Human Services Agency https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… Ventura County CA Former foster youth The Youth Cash Transfer Study https://www .rootedscho ol.org/youth -cash- transfer- study New Orleans LA High school seniors 144 # 140 141 142 143 144 145 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Thrive East of the River https://mart hastable.org /wp- content/upl oads/2020/0 6/Marthas… Washington DC THRIVE East of the River was a guaranteed-income pilot that provided emergency cash relief of $5,500 to almost 600 Washington, DC, households during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. THRIVE was launched by four community-based organizations and provided cash as well as other services to participants… Thriving Providers Project https://thrivi ngproviders. org/ Multiple WA, TN, CO This program will be piloted in multiple locations. Selected family, friend and neighbor providers/caregivers will receive direct cash payments for one year or more. Providers and caregivers will also receive peer and professional support that reduces isolation, increases access to other resources and … Transformati onal Support for Emerging Nashville- Based … https://www .bmacoalitio n.org/initiati ves Nashville TN The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) proudly announced today a new partnership to launch, sustain and support “OnRamp,” a guaranteed income program for 20 young, Black members of the music community, including artists and industry professionals, in … Trust Youth Initiative: Direct Cash Transfers to Address Young Adu… https://www .pointsource youth.org/di rectcashtran sfers New York NY LGBTQIA Youth 18-24 who are unhoused or underhoused West Hollywood Basic Income Pilot https://www .ncjwla.org/ whpgi/ West Hollywood CA The City of West Hollywood was created by LGBT activists, older adults, and renters seeking a place to live where they would be free from discrimination and safely age in their community. Since then, the City has crafted housing policies that stabilize rental costs and prohibit discrimination, invested in affordable and … YALift! (Young Adult Louisville Income For Transform… https://metr ounitedway. org/progra m/yalift/ Louisville KY YALift! provides young adults with a one-year, no strings attached foundation of financial stability. The pilot is collaboratively administered by Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, Russell: A Place of Promise, and Mayors for Guaranteed Income (MGI), and is focused on young adults in three neighborhoo… 145 # 146 147 148 149 150 151 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description YBCA Guaranteed Income Pilot https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income- pilot/ San Francisco CA Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ , immigrant and disabled individuals 18 and older who are artists whose practice is rooted in a historically marginalized community, live in low-income households, and have lost income due to COVID-19 Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) https://pove rty.ucdavis.e du/article/br eak-cycle- generational -poverty-… pri CA Yolo County and its Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will launch the Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) Project, putting resources in the hands of families marginalized by circumstances and systems working for their long-term health and financial stability. YOBI provides a calculated basic income to a… YSEquity https://yseq uity.org/#ov erview Yellow Springs and Miami Township OH YSEQUITY, an initiative supported by the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, will open applications for the next cohort in Fall 2023 to provide 15 residents of Yellow Springs and Miami Township with $300 each month over a period of 24 months ($7,200 in total per individual). YSEQUITY is the second guaranteed inco… Zero Babies Homeless https://www .thesamuels grp.com/ho me-works National HOMEworks by the Samuels Group The Zero Babies Homeless demonstration project will focus on low-income pregnant women and mothers with infants in NYC who are experiencing or expect to experience housing instability. If a mother qualifies, they will be randomly assigned to the experimental program group or to control group. Both groups will … The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) Project https://bee mproject.or g/ San Francisco and Oakland CA The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) project is a Guaranteed Income project for Black young adults in low-income areas of San Francisco and Oakland, CA. The BEEM project lasts for two years, with half of the BEEM participants getting the payments in the first year and half getting the payments in the second yea… Rx Kids https://flintr xkids.com/ Flint Michigan More potent than any prescribed pill, Rx Kids aims to improve health, hope, and opportunity. Science demonstrates the lifelong consequences of early adversity but also the promise of science-based, community-driven solutions. For many families, income plunges, and poverty spikes right before a child is bor… 146 # 152 153 154 155 156 157 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description It All Adds Up https://www .italladdsups f.org/the- pilot Bay Area CA It All Adds Up, also known as the Bay Area Thriving Families study, is a five-year randomized control trial providing 225 Bay Area families who have recently experienced homelessness with $1,000 in guaranteed basic income for 12 months. The pilot is a partnership between Compass Family Services and Hamilton … Unsheltered Homelessne ss Response Pilot https://ralei ghnc.gov/ho using/news/ unsheltered- homelessne ss-… Raleigh North Carolina The City of Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department was recently approved by City Council to implement an Unsheltered Homelessness Response Pilot. The Pilot will provide up to two years of unconditional direct housing assistance to approximately 45 people… Affording Survival https://the- network.org / Cook County IL The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence and partners will support eighty survivors of domestic violence with a guaranteed income for one year ($1000/month). Survivors will receive domestic violence services, … CashRx https://brea dforthecity.o rg/economic -security/ Washington District of Colombia The CashRx program provides a small group of Bread for the City medical patients with equity-based cash transfers based on their needs with the goal of improving their health outcomes with a specific focus on the social determinants of health. CashRx is funded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s … Pediatric RISE https://bona lab.dana- farber.org/ Boston Massachuse tts Pediatric RISE is a new supportive care intervention that provides unrestricted cash support for 6-months to families who have a child receiving chemotherapy for newly diagnosed cancer, with a self-reported household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL). Pediatric RISE Aim 2 is a randomize… 159 147 APPENDIX III GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CALIFORNIA 148 CA facilities #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 1 Abundant Birth Project https://pretermb irthca.ucsf.edu/a bundant-birth- project#:~:text= The%20Abundan t%20Birth%20Pr oject%20is,econ omic%20and%2 0reproductive%2 0health%20inter vention. San Francisco CA In the United States, racial disparities in birth outcomes continue to persist with income inequality being one of the key contributors. Structural interventions that reduce the racial- wealth gap are urgently needed and have the promise to narrow longstanding inequities. In a community-academic partnership, Expecting Justice piloted the first pregnancy income supplement program in the US called the Abundant Birth Project (ABP). ABP provides unconditional cash supplements to Black and Pacific Islander mothers as a strategy to reduce preterm birth and improve economic outcomes for our communities. 2 Advancing Fresno Guaranteed Guaranteed Income https://fresnoeo c.org/guarantee d-income/ Fesno CA Eligible participants must: 1. Live in southwest Fresno (93706) or Huron (93234), two zip codes with among the highest concentrated poverty in the city of Fresno and rural Fresno County, respectively; 2. Be pregnant and/or have one or more children between the ages of 0 to 5; and 3. Earn 80% or less of the Area Median Income for their zip code. For 93706, this is $30,615 or less and for 93234 this is $35,103 or less. 3 BIG:LEAP (Basic Income Guaranteed: L.A. Economic Assistance Pilot) https://bigleap.la city.org/ Los Angeles CA Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) is providing approximately 3,200 individuals with $1,000 per month for 12 months. These are unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants that supplement existing welfare programs. 4 City and County of San Francisco https://www.sfhs a.org/about/ann ouncements/city -launches-new- guaranteed- income-pilot- program- former-foster- youth San Francisco CA the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the launch of a new guaranteed income pilot program for former foster youth in San Francisco. Supported by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (SFJPD) and the non-profit Tipping Point Community, SFHSA’s Foundations for the Future Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide 150 low-income youth who have recently aged out of San Francisco’s extended foster care and juvenile probation systems monthly payments of $1,200 for 18 months. SFHSA is one of just seven organizations across the State to be competitively awarded a grant to launch the program through California’s first ever state- funded Guaraneed Income Pilot Program. 149 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 5 Compass Family Service Basic Income Pilot https://www.com pass- sf.org/post/partn er-spotlight- wells-fargo San Francisco CA Compass is to study the impact of universal basic income for 13 low-income families with children currently enrolled in Compass Children’s Center. The payments will be $350 per month for six months. Although this pilot program will be modest, resulting in a total of $2,100 per family, we know that any increase in income is likely to produce real benefits for the children and parents we serve. We hope that the results will show an overall improvement in family stability over the pilot period. 6 Compton Pledge https://compton pledge.org/ Compton CA Over the course of two years, the Compton Pledge will provide 800 low-income residents with unconditional cash installments, delivering urgent relief to Compton families in the wake of COVID-19’s devastation. The Fund for Guaranteed Income has built a solution for governments to disburse cash to program participants of the Compton Pledge. One Fair Wage, Essie Justice Group, Black Lives Matter, Brotherhood Crusade, and A New Way of Life are among the advisers to the Compton Pledge, which was passed as a local resolution of the BREATHE Act. 7 Concord GI Pilot Program https://www.mer curynews.com/2 023/03/13/conc ord-nonprofit- launches- guaranteed- income-pilot- for-those- affected-by- covid-19/ Concord CA Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord. The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months in cash assistance to at least 120 low-income Concord families. “Priority will be given to families with children age 12 or younger living in neighborhoods where many low-wage workers who were not able to work remotely, had children at home in distance learning, and lacked access to child care, health care, and/or federal/state COVID-19 recovery funds,” the press release said. 8 Corazón Healdsburg https://norcalpu blicmedia.org/20 22062580166/ne ws- feed/healdsburg -advances- universal- income-pilot- program Healdsburg CA Last September, the Healdsburg City Council allocated funding from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the creation of a universal basic income program. The City of Healdsburg is partnering with Corazón Healdsburg to develop a pilot program. Corazón has been at work on the details of the program with hopes that it will launch in the summer. At its core, the pilot would provide $500 per month for two years to 50 local families, no strings attached. 150 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 9 Creative Communities Coalition Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- income-for- artists/#:~:text= Creative%20Com munities%20Coa lition&text=CCC GI%20is%20an% 2018%20month, underserved%20 by%20traditional %20funding%20 sources. San Francisco CA The Creative Communities Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) is a new initiative convened by YBCA and led by six San Francisco arts and culture organizations dedicated to economic justice: Black Freighter Press, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCCSF), The Transgender District, Dance Mission Theater, Galeria de la Raza, and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO). The community-led initiative, funded by Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall Foundation and Mackenzie Scott, implements a $1.3 million, 18-month guaranteed income program focused on San Francisco artists grappling with the harms of structural racism, displacement, and inequity exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 10 Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) https://www.capr adio.org/articles/ 2023/03/20/sacr amento- guaranteed- income- program-opens- applications-for- second-round- of-participants/ Sacramento CA Families must be up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level by household size (up to $19,320 for a single person) 11 Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) 2.0 https://www.capr adio.org/articles/ 2023/03/20/sacr amento- guaranteed- income- program-opens- applications-for- second-round- of-participants/ Sacramento CA Live in Sacramento. 2. Income – Eligible households must earn less annually than the following limits: 1 adult: $28,205 1 adult, 1 child: $49,945 1 adult, 2 children: $65,880 1 adult, 3 children: $79,500 2 adults: $43,201 2 adults, 1 child: $64,273 2 adults, 2 children: $79,500 2 adults, 3 children: $93,120 Household of 6: $106,740 Household of 7: $120,360 Household of 8: $133,980 For households of 8+: add $14,160 for each additional person 12 El Monte Guaranteed Income Program https://abc7.com /el-monte- approves- guaranteed- income-pilot- program/116573 21/ El Monte CA Los Angeles County's pilot program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a household income under $56,000 for a single person or $96,000 for a family of four and have experienced negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 151 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 13 Elevate MV https://www.mo untainview.gov/ our- city/departments /city-managers- office/human- services/guarant eed-basic- income-pilot? locale=en Mountain View CA Households with an income below 30% Area Median Income (AMI), and parents/custodial caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application. 14 Expeccting Justice https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA Expecting Justice (Heluna Health DBA Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.) was awarded $4,995,758 and will provide 425 pregnant individuals who are at high risk for pre-term birth with $600-$1,000 per month for 12 months. 15 Family Goal Fund https://www.why welift.org/family -goal-fund/ Los Angeles CA LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress towards their self-named career, education, and financial mobility goals. Key metrics of success include income gains, educational persistence and completion, and financial outcomes (savings behavior, debt reduction, credit building, etc.). 152 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 16 G.I.F.T. Guaranteed Income for Transgender People https://www.gifti ncome.org/faq San Francisco CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (G.I.F.T.) will provide economically marginalized transgender people with unrestricted, monthly guaranteed income as a way to combat poverty our most impacted community members face. The Transgender District and Lyon-Martin Community Health Services, in partnership with municipal city departments in the City and County of San Francisco, will provide 55 Transgender residents of San Francisco County with $1,200 a month in guaranteed income for a year and a half. The program will prioritize enrollment of Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Non- Conforming, and Intersex (TGI) people who are also Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), experiencing homelessness, living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, youth and elders, monolingual Spanish-speakers, and those who are legally vulnerable such as TGI people who are undocumented, engaging in survival sex trades, or are formerly incarcerated. 17 iFoster Inc. https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA iFoster, Inc. was awarded $4,862,510 and will provide 300 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 18 Immigrant Families Recovery Program: Coachella's UBI Recovery Program https://www.coa chella.org/Home /Components/N ews/News/2603/ 18 Coachella CA 18 years of age or older, who have a current, non-expired, government-issued photo ID, at least one child under the age of 12 who was living in the household in 2021, earned less than $75,000 in 2021 or have a total household income below $150,000 in 2021, and have filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return or gave the IRS information as a non-filer in 2020 or 2021 153 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 19 Immigrant Families Recovery Program: San Mateo County https://www.glo benewswire.com /news- release/2022/02/ 08/2381400/0/e n/San-Mateo- County- Coalition-and- Mission-Asset- Fund-Launch- Guaranteed- Income-for-500- Immigrant- Families.html San Mateo County CA Households not eligible to receive a second- round stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the Federal government, have a household income less than 80% area median income ($97,440 for an individual), lost income due to the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, and have not yet received a grant from MAF through the CA College Student Support Fund, LA Young Creatives Fund, or Immigrant Families Fund. 20 Inland Southern California United Way https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA Inland Southern California United Way was awarded $5,000,000 and will provide 500 pregnant individuals with $600 per month for 12 months and 120 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 21 LA County Breathe https://ceo.lacou nty.gov/pai/brea the/ Los Angeles CA Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and will receive a $ 1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. 22 Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://longbeac h.gov/press- releases/city-of- long-beach- begins- payments-for- long-beach- pledge- guaranteed- income-pilot- program/? _gl=1*1okgqj5*_ ga*NTA3MjA1OT kwLjE3MDAwOD Q3NTA.*_ga_DH 0765KYTY*MTcw MDA4NDc0OS4x LjEuMTcwMDA4 NDc2MS40OC4 wLjA. Long Beach CA The Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program initiative will help 500 single parents in our city who are living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs. Direct payments will focus on the 90813 Zip Code which is the highest concentrated area of family poverty in Long Beach and has a median household income 25% lower than any other zip code in the city. The pilot program will provide up to 500 participants with $500 per month for 12 months. 154 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 23 Los Angeles County's Guaranteed Income Program https://www.forb es.com/advisor/ personal- finance/guarante ed-income- program- california/ Los Angeles County CA Individuals at or below the Federal Poverty Line based on household size facing economic and/or medical hardship from COVID-19, and with at least one dependent child (younger than 18 or a student younger than 24) or are pregnant 24 Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf Los Agneles CA Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. was awarded $3,681,950 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals who have or are at risk of diabetes with $1,000 per month for 18 months. 25 McKinleyville Community Collaborative https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA McKinleyville Community Collaborative was awarded $2,302,017 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals with $920 per month for 18 months. 26 Miracle Money https://www.mir aclemessages.or g/money San Francisco CA Miracle Money is a UBI program for people experiencing homelessness. Our initial pilot is distributing $500/month for six months to 15 unhoused neighbors in the SF Bay Area. Each Miracle Money recipient is paired with a volunteer friend for weekly phone calls and texts. 27 MOMentum https://www.mar inmomentum.or g/ Marin CA MOMentum is a countywide pilot that the Marin Community Foundation launched in May 2021, leveraging input from moms and combining it with deep expertise from local, state and national nonprofits and county partners. Participants (125 Low-income moms) will receive $1,000 per month for 24 months, plus access to the UpTogether platform for networking with other moms, mutual support, information and resources sharing. This pilot is designed to give moms an opportunity for greater independence over their lives, their finances and the future for them and their children. MOMentum is 100% funded by philanthropic donations. 155 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 28 Mother Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income https://risingco mmunities.org/ mothers-rising- for-guaranteed- basic-income/ South Los Angeles CA The Regional Task Force members serving on the Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides Initiative voted to fund the Mothers Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income. The Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides initiative puts the power back in people’s hands by ensuring that residents can participate in the design and decision-making process to distribute funding to organizations and projects working to increase the health and well-being of children aged 0 – 5 living in South LA and Compton. The Regional Task Force (RTF), comprised of eight elected residents and four elected alternates from across South LA and Compton, elevates local issues affecting all of Region 2 by developing recommendations to increase systems-change impact and stewarding community-based, participatory grantmaking. Participatory Grantmaking is a system that seeks the active participation of the people impacted by the distribution of funds in the processes for deciding how the funds are distributed. The RTF members were elected by residents of South LA who attend Best Start Local Council meetings in West Athens, Compton/E. Compton, Broadway Manchester and Watts/Willowbrook. 29 NCJWLA Guaranteed Income Project http://www.ncjwl a.org/gip Los Angeles CA The National Council of Jewish Women | Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Project is focused on supporting female-identifying healthcare workers/caregivers in Los Angeles City Council District 13. The cohort will be 12 participants who will receive $1000 a month for 12 months. We have targeted women who earn between 50-80% of area median income as we believe that the financial support of guaranteed income will allow this cohort/community to move past some of their financial/economic struggles towards stronger financial stability and confidence. 30 Oakland Resilient Families https://oaklandr esilientfamilies.o rg/ Oakland CA Oakland Resilient Families provided 600 randomly selected Oakland families (with an intentional focus on groups with the greatest wealth disparities per the Oakland Equity Index) with low incomes and at least 1 child under 18 a guaranteed income of $500 per month for at least 18 months. 156 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 31 Pathway to Income Equity https://sonomas un.com/2022/09 /01/sonoma- county- launches-pilot- program-for- guaranteed- income-to-305- families/ Sonoma County CA Pathway To Income Equity is a two-year initiative that will deliver $500 a month to 305 low-income families in Sonoma County. The initiative aims to support families with young children or pregnant residents along with other Sonoma County residents. 32 Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #1 https://www.sant amonica.gov/ho using- pod#:~:text=The %20Preserving% 20Our%20Divers ity%20(POD,for %20a%20two%2 Dperson%20hou sehold. Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low- income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 33 Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #2 https://www.sant amonica.gov/ho using- pod#:~:text=The %20Preserving% 20Our%20Divers ity%20(POD,for %20a%20two%2 Dperson%20hou sehold. Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low- income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 34 Restorative Reentry Fund https://communi tyworkswest.org/ our- work/restorative -reentry/ Bay Area CA The Restorative Reentry Fund is one of the first guaranteed income programs for people returning home after incarceration. The population of focus is Black and Brown adults who are formerly incarcerated and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, California. Recipients will receive $500 in unconditional cash per month for at least 12 months. Each recipient will have access to a peer advocate who was formerly incarcerated and has deep on-the-ground knowledge of the community and local resources. Our goal is to expand the program throughout the San Francisco Bay Area while exploring what level of cash assistance creates time, peace of mind, and freedom for people to pursue opportunities that lead to fulfillment and wealth building. 157 # Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 35 Returning Home Career Grant https://rubiconpr ograms.org/new s/blog/returning -home-press Alameda and Contra Costa CA Formerly incarcerated- Primarily black and brown individuals returning home after incarceration 36 Rise Up Alameda https://www.ala Alameda CA Rise Up Alameda provides 150 low-income medaca.gov/Dep artments/Base- households with $1,000 for 24 months. Reuse-and- Economic- Applicants must be 18 years or older, a resident of the City of Alameda, and have a household Development/G uaranteed- income less than 50% of AMI. The program is funded by $4.6 million in American Rescue Plan Income-Pilot- Program#:~:text Act (ARPA) dollars. The goals are to reduce economic instability, help change local =The%20City%2 0of%20Alameda narratives and perceptions surrounding poverty and provision of public benefits, and inform the %20(City,over%2 0a%20two%2Dy larger discussion regarding public benefits and anti-poverty policies. ear%20period. 37 San Diego for Every Child https://www.san diegoforeverychi ld.org/guarantee d-income/ San Diego CA San Diego for Every Child is piloting a guaranteed income project as an economic justice tool to help address the racial and gender inequities that impact the lives of children experiencing poverty. With COVID- 19, social unrest, and an emerging recession, guaranteed income is an ideal program to address the experience of child poverty both in the current moment and beyond. This project is meant to inform future governmental and non-profit policies. 38 San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Artists https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- San Francisco CA The SF Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists (SF-GIPA), powered by YBCA, makes no- income-for- artists/#:~:text= strings-attached monthly cash payments to 130 artists who have been disproportionately The%20SF%20G uaranteed%20In impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SF-GIPA was designed and launched in May 2021 in come%20Pilot,th e%20City%20of partnership with the City of San Francisco. %20San%20Fran cisco. 39 San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Program https://www.smc gov.org/ceo/ne ws/lift-life-after- foster-care San Mateo County CA 158 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 40 Santa Clara Basic Income Pilot https://news.scc gov.org/county- santa-claras- basic-income- pilot-program- changing-lives Santa Clara CA Young adults 22-24 years of age transitioning out of foster care 41 Santa Clara County Pilot Program https://www.ktvu .com/news/santa -clara-county- launches-pilot- program-of- guaranteed- income-for- homeless-high- school-seniors Santa Clara CA Santa Clara County is now launching a pilot program to give $1,200 a month to 50 graduating high school seniors who are homeless. The money is coming from the new state budget just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27, 2023. 42 South San Francisco Guaranteed Income Program https://www.ssf. net/departments /economic- community- development/ec onomic- development/gu aranteed-income San Francisco CA Foster youth aging out of care, single heads of households, families with minor aged children and residents of the city's lowest income census block tracks. 43 Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) https://www.stoc ktondemonstrati on.org/ Stockton CA The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) was the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional, with no strings attached and no work requirements. 44 The Ventura County Human Services Agency https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf Ventura County CA Former foster youth 159 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 45 West Hollywood Basic Income Pilot https://www.ncj wla.org/whpgi/ West Hollywood CA The City of West Hollywood was created by LGBT activists, older adults, and renters seeking a place to live where they would be free from discrimination and safely age in their community. Since then, the City has crafted housing policies that stabilize rental costs and prohibit discrimination, invested in affordable and inclusionary housing, and developed the West Hollywood Pilot for Guaranteed Income. The City, in partnership with National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles, launched the first pilot in the country for older adults living on a low-income and based on state and local data: residents over the age of 50 are now the fastest growing population of homeless people in many parts of the state; and West Hollywood residents ages 55+ comprise 23% of the City’s population, but 44% of residents living in poverty. The pilot’s goals are to help community members age in place, prevent homelessness, reduce the stressors of financial insecurity, as well as capture qualitative data to provide insight into income challenges facing older adults. 46 YBCA Guaranteed Income Pilot https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- income-pilot/ San Francisco CA Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ , immigrant and disabled individuals 18 and older who are artists whose practice is rooted in a historically marginalized community, live in low-income households, and have lost income due to COVID-19 47 Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) https://poverty.u cdavis.edu/articl e/break-cycle- generational- poverty-yolo- county-begins- allocating-basic- income-families- poverty#:~:text= On%20April%20 1%2C%20the%2 0Yolo,out%20to %20families%20i n%20need. pri CA Yolo County and its Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will launch the Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) Project, putting resources in the hands of families marginalized by circumstances and systems working for their long-term health and financial stability. YOBI provides a calculated basic income to a preselected population of approximately 55 families selected from current Yolo County residents enrolled in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) or CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP) who are pregnant or have a child under the age of six. 160 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 48 The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) Project https://beemproj ect.org/ San Francisco and Oakland CA The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) project is a Guaranteed Income project for Black young adults in low-income areas of San Francisco and Oakland, CA. The BEEM project lasts for two years, with half of the BEEM participants getting the payments in the first year and half getting the payments in the second year. 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Unconditional cash transfers and maternal substance use: Findings from a randomized control trial of low-income mothers with infants in the U.S. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 897. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12989-1 Photo credits: Monument Impact, Creative Commons Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net by Dr. Rachel Rosekind October 22, 2024 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 16 RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT GUARANTEED INCOME IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ..................................................................................................... 19 WHAT IS GUARANTEED INCOME AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES? .................................................................................................................. 21 Core principles and practices of guaranteed income Guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity Prioritization, prevention, and promotion Breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty: The high costs of low incomes HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS AND CURRENT MOMENTUM ....................................................... 34 The origins and trajectory of political and public support Expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net THE POWER AND PROMISE OF GUARANTEED INCOME ........................................................ 46 A growing body of research documents the diverse benefits of guaranteed income Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard Key findings from pilot evaluations GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA ..................... 55 Guaranteed income in Contra Costa County Contra Costa County pilots Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot Monument Impact’s ELEVATE Concord pilot Sampling of publicly-funded pilots in California WHY DOES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NEED GUARANTEED INCOME? ................................... 65 Income inequality is a racial equity issue Income inequality has increased since the start of the pandemic Residents throughout Contra Costa County struggle with housing and living costs In Contra Costa County, working full-time does not guarantee financial security GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT DESIGN ................................................................................. 74 Design elements Baseline goals and values Intended outcomes Pilot administration and evaluation 3 Enhancing participant support and success through resource connections and services Ensuring a soft landing for participants RECOMMENDED PILOT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ..................................................................................................... 84 Population selection criteria and methodology Priority population recommendations Youth transitioning out of foster care Unhoused or unstably housed residents Individuals returning home after incarceration Families experiencing economic vulnerability FINANCIAL MODELING AND RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PILOTS ............................................................................................................................... 107 CONCLUSION AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................... 109 APPENDIX I: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES…………………………………………………………111 APPENDIX II: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN THE UNITED STATES…………………………………120 APPENDIX III: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CALIFORNIA…………………………………………….147 APPENDIX IV: BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESOURCES…………………………………………………………………161 4 Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa: A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net by Dr. Rachel Rosekind October 22, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the April 2024 County budget hearing, the Board asked the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) to work with the community to plan a public workshop on guaranteed income, which was subsequently scheduled for October 22, 2024. This report is intended to serve as a companion to that hearing. It is also a stand-alone resource to inspire County and community leaders and stakeholders to envision and act on this proven and innovative strategy to lift up local families and communities while addressing persistent economic and racial inequities. This report was commissioned by Ensuring Opportunity and prepared by Dr. Rachel Rosekind in response to growing interest from Contra Costa’s Board of Supervisors, County staff, community organizations, residents, and other stakeholders in exploring public investment in guaranteed income (GI) programs in Contra Costa. The purpose of the report is to compile and share the field’s best practices and emergent evidentiary base. It presents a roadmap and specific recommendations to help County and community leaders design, implement, and evaluate effective guaranteed income pilots in our County. It also provides extensive data on current and completed guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa, throughout California, and nationally. The report’s appendices provide information on guaranteed income pilots throughout the country and an extensive bibliography and resource list. Recommendations for action Based on a careful analysis of local needs, gaps, and opportunities, this report recommends that the Board of Supervisors approves eight specific actions to advance the implementation of publicly-funded guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa County: 1. Allocate $5.75 million in Measure X one-time funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide, using the following financial model: • $4.5 million for direct payments of $1,000/month for 18 months for approximately 250 residents countywide 5 • $500,000 to Employment & Human Services Department for program oversight, grants selection and management, pilot evaluation, and community engagement • $750,000 for community-based organizations to plan, launch, administer, and staff 3–4 guaranteed income pilots over 18 months 2. Prioritize the following four populations to participate in the pilots: youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or unstably housed, residents returning to the community after incarceration, and families with young children (ages 0–6) who are experiencing significant financial hardship. 3. Structure the pilots to provide pilot participants with up to $1,000 per month for 18 months, based on local needs and best practices. 4. Establish the following eligibility criteria: participants must be Contra Costa residents during the pilot, and they cannot concurrently participate in another guaranteed income program. 5. Create a process for County leaders and residents to collaborate on soliciting and selecting community organizations to implement the guaranteed income pilots. 6. Obtain available income exemptions from the State to ensure that pilot participants avoid financial harm to the greatest extent possible during their participation. 7. Join the Counties for Guaranteed Income (CGI) Coalition to access technical support and resources. 8. Designate the Board of Supervisors’ Equity Committee as the body to oversee and advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the new pilots. What is guaranteed income and how does it benefit individuals and communities? Guaranteed income is rooted in three simple ideas: that every human being has inherent dignity and worth; that every person deserves to have their basic needs met and the opportunity to thrive; and that unrestricted and unconditional income empowers people to decide how to meet these needs and how to leverage the funds to work best in their unique circumstances. As the name implies, guaranteed income (GI) provides a direct, stable, and flexible source of income for participants. It supplies an economic floor, via regular payments, for an individual or 6 family that reduces financial stressors and barriers, and thereby affords them the opportunity to make deliberate choices, gain breathing room, and move beyond surviving to prioritizing and thriving. Pilots are intentionally designed to support individuals and uplift populations that have experienced systemic harms and inequities and structural barriers to opportunity and prosperity. Pilots have focused specifically on Black mothers, foster youth, unhoused or unstably housed individuals and families, students, formerly incarcerated individuals, survivors of gender-based and domestic violence, and economically marginalized residents in certain zip codes or income thresholds. Guaranteed income is defined by the following core principles and practices: • Direct and recurring payments: Cash payments are distributed to a defined population for a set amount of time. Monthly payments typically range from $300–$1,800 for periods that can range from six months to three years. • Unrestricted: Participants are not restricted in their spending; they can use the funds to purchase items and pursue opportunities that they believe merit the investment. • Additive: Guaranteed income funds are intended to supplement, not supplant or diminish, other income, whether from employment or public benefits. • Unconditional: There are no work requirements or program/service participation requirements to receive the payments, although many pilot programs offer optional services and supports. A core commitment to individual agency, dignity, and flexibility has been key to guaranteed income’s success across distinct and diverse populations. While some participants may use the cash for car repairs, others pay down debt, start a business, or go back to school. Data consistently show that the majority of participants’ spending is being used to meet their basic needs, and that most people are using most of the funds to advance their self-sufficiency and meet their self-directed goals. This junction is where program goals and participant actions align beautifully, with guaranteed income serving as a bridge to meet baseline needs and forge a path forward. Guaranteed income is both a strategy to address acute problems, such as chronic hunger and severe housing cost burdens, and an intervention to redress crippling structural disadvantages and inequities, such as the well-documented racial wealth gap, that sustain disproportionate 7 harms and negative outcomes for residents of color and their children. By targeting support to disadvantaged and vulnerable populations and increasing opportunities for all community members to step into their potential, guaranteed income pilots are building exit ramps out of poverty and creating roads to opportunity. They are showing us what a society built on equitable resourcing and opportunities looks and feels like. A stable and steady source of income enables financially vulnerable residents to respond to urgent needs and ensure they can be met for a critical period of time. Data from numerous guaranteed income pilots show that a small amount of money can make all the difference between housing or no housing, safe environments or unsafe environments, preventive medical visits or emergency services, childcare or no childcare—and all of these factors directly affect one’s ability to find and sustain employment and a person’s overall quality of life. Pilot evaluations show consistently positive outcomes, from improved physical, mental, and emotional health and family relationships to increased financial resilience, better jobs, safer living conditions, and greater access to educational opportunities, for participants and their children. Guaranteed income pilots have generated a solid base of evidence that is strengthening the case for us to imagine a bigger, bolder safety net that builds individual and community health and sustains the hope of residents and their communities. Local successes are spurring deepened commitments, conversations, and investment at the state and federal levels. Guaranteed income is gaining momentum and generating evidence of success The concept of guaranteed income is inspiring long-overdue conversations about who deserves our public support and what collective responsibility we hold for building communities in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive and belong. These forms of narrative change and policy reframes are fundamental to the broader work of equity and repair and are inextricably related to the ways in which we conceive of and structure public benefits, determine eligibility for them, and build support for their implementation. In response to guaranteed income’s impact on housing, food security, and financial well-being, public benefits administrators are experimenting with integrating more direct cash into existing safety net programs, in recognition that this is often the most efficient and effective mechanism to provide individuals and families with the flexibility they need. Guaranteed income has been a topic of discussion and experimentation for many years. During the 1960s, the movement leaders of the National Welfare Rights Organization urged Dr. Martin 8 Luther King, Jr. to support GI as a crucial strategy for ending poverty, achieving racial equity, and promoting human dignity. In the past five years, it has become increasingly clear that endemic poverty, escalating income inequality, and pervasive economic precarity are fraying our social fabric and placing increasing strain on Americans of all backgrounds and ages. This same period has propelled renewed reckoning with historical legacies and persistent patterns of racial discrimination and oppression. These twinned issues and convergent policy domains have brought us full circle to the centrality of economic justice within the Civil Rights Movement and have propelled a surge of interest and investment in guaranteed income programs throughout California and nationwide. Researchers around the world have long been studying how guaranteed income promotes economic stability and overall health and well-being. They are evaluating how people are able to reduce debt, pay rent or mortgage on time, build savings, and gain employment as well as how guaranteed income impacts parenting and children’s educational achievement, mental and emotional health, goal-setting, and public services and sectors. The guaranteed income movement has leveraged these global successes to build a strong case for its relevance in the United States, particularly given stubbornly pervasive disparities in wealth accumulation and distribution and health outcomes. Today, more than 150 pilots have been implemented in 35 states. Over 59,000 people have benefited from guaranteed income nationwide; 12,000 of them are California residents. The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard provides data on pilots that collectively have served over 8,495 participants. This interactive tool is being used to document and track the implementation of pilots throughout the country. The preponderance of research confirms that most participants are primarily using their payments to pay for basic needs. This is not surprising, given the rising cost of living, lagging wages, and entrenched structural inequities that limit economic mobility. However, the data also show that guaranteed income is building people up in other ways—through self-care; educational advancement; and time off from work to attend an interview for a better job, chaperone a child’s school field trip, or volunteer in community. It is providing the gift of time, discernment, and opportunity, allowing people the freedom and flexibility to resist taking the first job that comes along and instead search for and find one better suited to provide stability and fulfillment. It is broadening access—access to excellence, education, equity, and economic thriving. Years of intensive pilot evaluations and research have yielded compelling convergent findings. Guaranteed income has proven to be effective in generating positive outcomes for individual residents, families, and whole communities in the following nine key arenas: 9 • Greater economic security and financial well-being • Increased workforce participation • Higher educational attainment and improved educational performance • Increased public safety and lower public sector costs • Generational impacts related to health, economic security, and education • Sustained and stable housing • Improved health, including physical, psychological, and emotional well-being • Increased civic engagement and social belonging • Elevated quality of life, including feelings of hope and agency The stabilizing effects of guaranteed income have evidentially produced immediate benefits that lead to foundational long-term gains, such as education and employment advancement, reduced housing insecurity and justice involvement, improved health, and increased asset- building. Guaranteed income is a key strategy to expand and strengthen Contra Costa’s safety net The growing GI movement has inspired several pilots in Contra Costa County. These smaller demonstration programs are bolstering our county’s safety net and lifting up community members. But there is an urgent need for more residents to benefit from this type of direct, flexible, and stable financial support. Escalating inequality and wealth disparities paint a stark picture of two different Contra Costa Counties, where some residents keep prospering and others never stop struggling. Over the past few years, Contra Costa residents have spoken up consistently in various forums about the rising costs of living and the increasing challenges of making ends meet. Many are living on the edge of an emergency, without a sufficient buffer to insulate them in times of unexpected crisis, let alone invest in their futures. Local data shows that many Contra Costa residents struggle to meet their basic needs, even when working full- time. Hardship is widespread across the county, and yet notable racial and ethnic disparities impact pathways to opportunity and signal deeper systemic barriers, harms, and gaps. County residents who attended the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group 2023 community forums and focus groups relayed that income volatility, housing burden, and 10 perennially rising costs of living exacted tolls on their health and their families and prevented them from making calculated financial decisions. This scenario is commonly expressed by the tens of thousands of pilot participants to date. Because guaranteed income provides a fixed and consistent amount of money each month, pilot participants have predictable cash flow with which to plan and budget. This novel context has opened doors to active goal-setting, savings opportunities, and much more. The recommendations for Contra Costa’s pilot design, goals, and intended outcomes utilize a targeted universalism lens—i.e., honoring that we all deserve abundant resources to help us lead healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous lives, but recognizing that we are all situated differently with regard to the opportunities to secure these resources. This conceptual and pragmatic framework uplifts shared values and aspirations and encourages us to actualize their universal attainment through strategic, equity-centered investments. Implementation of a publicly-funded guaranteed income program in our county is built upon the following universal goal: All Contra Costa residents should have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Many of our residents are struggling to get by, lacking sufficient and flexible financial resources to sustain themselves and their families and thereby being forced to hierarchize basic needs and navigate scarcity. This problem warrants a targeted response. Guaranteed income is a promising policy pathway for local governments to directly support and invest equitably in their residents so they can tap into more resources and opportunities. While this universal goal is ambitious, and cannot be fully achieved through a small-scale pilot, designing specific implementation strategies in its service moves us closer to universal realization. These commitments also embed an infrastructure of care and recognition of shared humanity into public policymaking and funding decisions, paving the way for transformative changes that fortify our county’s collective well-being and affirm its diversity. A county-funded guaranteed income program will strengthen our local safety net by amplifying and supplementing existing services and benefits. It will also advance and deepen the County’s commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community. The ripple effect of this support will impact the circumstances and trajectories of Contra Costa residents and communities far beyond those 250 households. It has the capacity to transform the futures of their children and grandchildren, protect their elders from harm, strengthen the fabric of their communities, and, cumulatively, build a more resilient, intergenerationally thriving, and inclusive county. 11 Given California’s implementation of a statewide pilot and the Legislature’s endorsement of guaranteed income as a strategy to address economic and social vulnerability, Contra Costa County has a unique and timely opportunity to influence state policy discussions and decision- making. This means that the investment of County funds will have a tangible, far-reaching, and lasting impact locally while simultaneously helping to build the evidentiary and advocacy basis for further expansion and scaling. This prospect entails shifting from a scarcity lens that focuses on the limited number of residents who can be supported through a $5.75 million investment, to regarding this pilot as a platform to institutionalize policy and build support for an abundance agenda, where everyone has access to ample resources and opportunities to build healthy futures and families. In this framework, guaranteed income is a critical strategy to instantiate and institutionalize a more equitable and inclusive vision of social welfare and intergenerational thriving. A flexible tool with wraparound supports Guaranteed income is proving to be a flexible and multi-dimensional tool to attain advanced education, support entrepreneurship, promote health, and strengthen families. It is helping people manage unplanned emergencies, moments of crisis, and destabilizing life transitions. It is working to preserve local diversity by addressing disparities head-on and supporting people from all backgrounds to live and thrive in their home communities. It is affording a baseline level of assistance that ensures residents do not have to forgo one basic need to meet another. It is an essential component of a visionary toolkit for building brighter, more equitable futures. Thoughtfully-designed pilots wrap opportunities for services and support around participants. In other words, “no strings” does not mean “no services.” Many pilots report in their quantitative data and participant stories that the addition of these optional resources boosts their uptake and effectiveness, providing compelling evidence that individual choice and agency matter and that people avail themselves of opportunities when aligned with their needs, goals, and capacities. Not only is supportive scaffolding a best practice to enhance participants’ self-sufficiency and connectedness, it also provides additional stability mechanisms that can help advance their goals long after the pilot ends. Moreover, many pilots offer proactive post-pilot support, connecting participants with continued services and resources, such as employment assistance, educational opportunities, and long-term housing programs, to ensure they sustain the progress and gains made during the pilot. Our goal is to position Contra Costa’s pilot participants to achieve lasting stability long after pilots conclude. 12 Guaranteed income is not a panacea; it is not a singular solution to any social ill or individual circumstance. Rather, it is a potent strategy and pointed tool within a larger vision of societal welfare that centers equity, prevention, and security. Its systems-level focus shifts the locus of attention and intervention from an individual’s actions to systemic obstacles and impacts. This is in line with two key tenets: (1) poverty is a systemic failure, not a personal one and (2) guaranteed income is not (nor is it intended to be) a silver bullet; its implementation should signal and be integrated with simultaneous (and often synergistic) efforts to improve other public systems and supports. Guaranteed income disrupts generational harms and lowers barriers to prosperity Economic insecurity is a pervasive agent of harm threaded through all life phases that manifests across generations—resulting in not just material deprivation but theft of human potential. A preponderance of research demonstrates the value and criticality of early intervention in promoting health and well-being and the present and future costs—both individual and societal—that accrue with childhood and neighborhood poverty. These related research areas—individual gains, generational effects, and societal detriment—furnish the basis for numerous GI pilots that center families and caregivers. They are also at the core of a larger movement to advance dual-generation policy design, systems reform, and outcomes evaluation. Research has documented that the residential zip code where an individual grows up is more predictive of social mobility and economic fate than any other national metric. Disinvestment in communities engenders diminished access to resources and supportive infrastructure, impacting the ability to succeed of the people growing up and living there and perpetuating generational disadvantages. Further, the notion of meritocracy and narratives of deservedness belie the reality of pervasive networks of social advantage alongside corrosive and interlocking systems of disadvantage. Socioeconomic status and neighborhood-level resourcing all too often fix destinies and preempt mobility; they also limit societal advancements. Guaranteed income is part of a broader pushback against entrenched and invisible narratives that limit our potential as individuals and our well-being as a community. The pandemic-era expanded federal Child Tax Credit (CTC)—essentially the largest guaranteed income pilot in history—kept 3.8 million children out of poverty and triggered the largest decline in child poverty on record, especially for Black and brown children. Although the federal government declined to continue this massively successful intervention, states have stepped up by expanding existing credits or creating new ones. In all states collectively, these credits 13 amount to a multibillion-dollar investment in children and dual-generational approaches to economic security. Baby bonds programs are another innovative and tractable upstream investment to promote healthier futures, build intergenerational assets and mobility, redress racial wealth disparities, and save public sector costs associated with diminished economic security and financial precarity. Even with two working parents, Contra Costa’s families are struggling; the high costs of housing, childcare, and other basic needs renders many of them financially strapped and chronically stressed. This pervasive insecurity has a spillover effect on their children’s lives, imperiling their physical health, academic success, and emotional well-being. An equitable and inclusive economy and society is one where all residents and their families—regardless of their race/ethnicity, nativity, gender, income, religion, neighborhood of residence, ability, or other characteristics—are able to participate and benefit from our collective prosperity and connect to what should be shared resources and assets. Guaranteed income is laying a powerful foundation and demonstrable springboard for meaningful and measurable change for individuals, families, and communities. Recommendations on pilot design, priority populations, eligibility criteria, and evaluation • Pilot design considerations: All guaranteed income pilots share a common commitment to prevention, harm reduction, and equity and seek to address the disproportionate impacts of racism, economic vulnerability, and social marginalization. However, no two pilots are identical, as each is designed to respond to local needs. Pilots vary in priority population, disbursement amount, duration, total budget, evaluation type, and administrative costs. Key design elements include program scale and scope, priority populations, program duration, payment amount, total budget, funding sources, participant outreach and recruitment, interaction with existing benefits programs, and additional services and supports provided to participants. • Program goals include contributing toward poverty alleviation, housing security, and mental health; alleviating current financial hardship and economic volatility by providing an income floor for a sustained period of time; promoting pathways for mobility and resilience at the individual, family, and community level to ensure diversity does not mean disparity in Contra Costa; increasing financial assets and opportunities to build generational wealth; and providing flexible resources that fill in the gaps of existing public assistance programs. 14 • Priority populations: Guaranteed income pilots are intentionally designed to address pronounced disparities in economic prosperity and wealth-building, the origins and effects of generational poverty, the lived realities and collateral consequences of racial discrimination, and the systemic under-resourcing of low-income communities and communities of color. Many pilots prioritize populations where small investments at critical life stages or thresholds, particularly those that are potentially destabilizing, can make large differences in promoting positive outcomes. Our extensive data analysis (see full report for details) aligns with this approach and grounds our recommendation that Contra Costa County pilots focus on the following four populations: 1. Youth transitioning out of foster care 2. Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed 3. Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recently recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for community members returning from incarceration; we strongly support that recommendation.) 4. Families with children ages 0–6 who are experiencing significant financial hardship. • Eligibility criteria: Participants must be Contra Costa residents and cannot be concurrently participating in another GI program. • Evaluating pilot outcomes: Pilot evaluations assess the individual outcomes and collective benefits derived from unrestricted, unconditional cash support. Evaluation costs vary depending on project scope, types of data collection, and other factors. Survey instruments capture data on participant- and family-level outcomes and assess both quantitative effects, e.g., impact on rent burden or ability to pay bills on time, as well as qualitative and nuanced outcomes, such as increased goal-setting and indicators of individual agency and family well-being. Our request is presented as part of a larger initiative to strengthen our social safety net. Accordingly, the evaluation should also identify strategies for policy and programmatic changes that can sustain and institutionalize some of the strongest benefits to residents evidenced through the pilot. Specifically, we hope that evaluation questions and results will help generate ways to expand accessibility and reduce barriers to public benefits and resources as well as 15 suggest opportunities to reimagine and widen our safety net. This expectation is in line with the recognition that while the number of residents who will be directly impacted by this pilot is relatively small compared to the number of those who would be eligible for it, the evaluation should have significant and sustained influence on future program design, policy decisions, and fiscal allocations. Conclusion This report, our guaranteed income pilot funding request, and our presentation to the Board acknowledge the importance of public assistance (as does the guaranteed income movement as a whole) while simultaneously exploring how and why our current public benefits landscape does not work for all and is not sufficient to meet the scale or scope of need. Building a stronger and wider 21st century safety net means addressing and redressing the harms inflicted by exclusionary practices and policies and acknowledging the high cost of contemporary living and the burdens it places on an increasing number of residents, particularly residents of color. Strengthening the safety net does not mean erasing or replacing it, but rather supplementing our current slate of benefits for those who are disproportionately impacted by economic insecurity, racial disparities, and other compounding vulnerabilities and expanding it to provide a boost and bridge to those who need it most. This reimagined social safety net creates a bolder, more inclusive, responsive, holistic, and realistic support system to promote thriving people and communities. With a wealth of local knowledge, available funding via Measure X, and demonstrated and growing community support, Contra Costa County is well positioned to expand the number, reach, and impact of local guaranteed income pilots. This will, in turn, increase positive economic and well-being outcomes for many more residents and families who are among the most vulnerable people living in our county—youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused, residents re-entering the community from incarceration, and families who are experiencing significant financial hardship. 16 Implementing Guaranteed Income in Contra Costa: A Primer and Roadmap to Strengthen Our County’s Safety Net INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW At the County’s annual budget hearing on April 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors heard significant public testimony, including from the Measure X Community Advisory Board leadership, requesting that the County invest funds to implement guaranteed income (GI) pilots as a key strategy to address persistent economic insecurity, disparities, and suffering in our community. On May 21, 2024, at the budget adoption, the Board directed the Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Director, Dr. Marla Stuart, to work with the community to plan a public workshop on guaranteed income to be held at a future Board meeting, with the goal of educating County Supervisors and the public on the definition and purpose of guaranteed income and how it could be implemented in Contra Costa. That workshop was subsequently scheduled for October 22, 2024. This report was prepared by Dr. Rachel Rosekind, PhD, to provide Board members and the public with baseline information about guaranteed income and help the County and community plot the path forward to envision, plan, and implement successful new guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. The report reflects Dr. Rosekind’s expertise in the field of guaranteed income, economic justice, and racial equity and her deep commitment to co-creating a county where all residents and communities can access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The report was commissioned by Ensuring Opportunity (an initiative of RCF Connects) and funding was generously provided by the Y&H Soda Foundation. In addition to the research and data analysis conducted by Dr. Rosekind, the benchmarks and recommendations contained in this report were informed by a broad variety of input gathered from local residents, guaranteed income practitioners and participants, and other stakeholders over the past two years, including: • The 300+ residents who participated in listening sessions and focus groups hosted by the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group and the 200+ residents who responded to an online survey • Foster youth who participated in focus groups with resident leaders, community-based organizations, and advocacy organizations who comprise the membership of the Collaborative Advocacy & Power Partnership cohort 17 • Members of the public who testified at Measure X Community Advisory Board meetings about the importance of expanding the number of guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa • Members of the Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership and advocates and practitioners who testified about the value of guaranteed income for formerly incarcerated individuals • Panelists who presented at the May 20, 2024, community webinar on guaranteed income, hosted by Ensuring Opportunity, including local guaranteed income pilot leaders and participants from the California Abundant Birth Project, Comment Studio, First 5 Contra Costa, Just Income, and Monument Impact • Conversations with GI pilot evaluators, implementers, participants, and researchers from across the Bay Area, California, and the nation, with the goal of gleaning best practices and recommendations to consider in Contra Costa Overview of report content This report begins by providing recommendations to the Board on the specific steps necessary to fund, plan, and implement guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. The subsequent section includes a foundational primer on guaranteed income, including core principles and practices; guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity; GI’s focus on prioritization, prevention, and promotion; and the value of guaranteed income and financial security in breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. The next section provides an overview of the historical precedents of guaranteed income; the origins and trajectory of political and public support; and the current momentum toward expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net. The following sections describe the guaranteed income landscape in Contra Costa, including information on current GI pilots; an overview of publicly-funded pilots in California; data on income inequality, racial/ethnic disproportionality, and high costs of living; and how this growing body of evidence can help to address the persistent economic and racial disparities that our County is committed to improving. 18 The final sections provide recommendations on pilot design, eligibility requirements, priority populations, and financial modeling for the County’s implementation of a guaranteed income program. The appendices contain a wealth of additional information, including profiles of several GI pilots, documentation on U.S. and California pilots, and an extensive bibliography and resources list. 19 RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA The following recommendations provide a rationale and roadmap for the County to implement publicly-funded guaranteed income pilots. As noted above, these recommendations incorporate best practices in the field as well as the ideas and aspirations of numerous residents and other stakeholders who provided valuable input, feedback, and inspiration. 1. Allocate $5.75 million in Measure X one-time funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide, including $4.5 million for direct payments to residents; $500,000 to cover administrative costs for EHSD to anchor the program, perform and coordinate community outreach, administer RFP/grants administration, and conduct evaluations; and $750,000 to support staffing and administrative costs for community partners to implement pilots and provide benefits counseling, stipends for survey completion and programming participation, and additional supports and services in alignment with their design and focus population. 2. Prioritize four specific populations of Contra Costa residents to participate in the guaranteed income pilots, based on local, state, and national data: a. Youth transitioning out of foster care b. Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed c. Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for community members returning from incarceration. We strongly support that recommendation.) d. Residents with children ages 0-6 (due to the proven importance of early intervention and emphasis of Measure X) who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. 3. Direct EHSD to structure the pilots to provide up to $1,000/month for 18 months, which has been shown to be a best practice to promote sustained outcomes. 4. Establish baseline eligibility criteria for residents to participate in a County-funded guaranteed income pilot. Participants: 20 a. Must be a Contra Costa resident, regardless of immigration and housing status b. Must maintain Contra Costa County residency throughout the pilot program c. Cannot concurrently participate in another guaranteed income program 5. Direct staff to collaborate with community stakeholders to create and implement an RFP process that includes community members who will provide input on design, review responses, inform the evaluation criteria and process, and assist with selection. 6. Direct staff to research and apply for income exemptions to be obtained from the State. 7. Direct the County Administrator to arrange for Contra Costa to officially join the Counties for Guaranteed Income (CGI) Coalition to enable staff to access technical support, expertise, and varied resources. Appoint a member of the Board of Supervisors (or their designee) to represent the County on this body. 8. Designate the Board of Supervisors Equity Committee as the body to oversee and advise on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these new guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa. 21 WHAT IS GUARANTEED INCOME AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES? Core principles and practices of guaranteed income Guaranteed income is defined by the following core principles and practices: • Direct and recurring payments: Cash payments are distributed to a defined population for a set amount of time. Monthly payments typically range from $300–$1,800 for periods that can range from six months to three years. • Unrestricted: Participants are not restricted in their spending; they can use the funds to purchase items and pursue opportunities that they believe merit the investment. • Additive: Guaranteed income funds are intended to supplement, not supplant or diminish, other income, whether from employment or public benefits. • Unconditional: There are no work requirements or program/service participation requirements to receive the payments, although many pilot programs offer optional services and supports. Guaranteed income1 is distinguished from Universal Basic Income (UBI) by its targeted approach.2 Whereas a UBI provides an unconditional and unrestricted cash payment to everyone, GI adopts an equity-based lens that prioritizes people and populations historically excluded from social and economic well-being, most of whom continue to experience undue financial hardship. Pilots have focused specifically on Black mothers, foster youth, unhoused or unstably housed individuals and families, students, formerly incarcerated individuals, survivors of gender-based and domestic violence, and economically marginalized residents in certain zip codes or income thresholds. Guaranteed income is rooted in the simple idea that every human being deserves to have their basic needs met, no matter what, and that unrestricted and unconditional income empowers individuals and families to decide how to meet these needs and to leverage the additional funds to work best in their unique circumstances. This flexibility has been key to guaranteed 1 Guaranteed income is also often called guaranteed basic income. 2 The Alaska Permanent Fund and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Casino Experiment are two examples of universal programs, though the payments provided through each program are too small to qualify as a “universal basic income.” For more information on UBI, see Bidadanure, 2019; Hoynes & Rothstein, 2019; Universal Income Project, https://www.universalincome.org. 22 income’s success across distinct and diverse populations; in practice, whereas some people may use the cash for car repairs, others may pay down debt, start a business, or go back to school. The pervasive reality is that the majority of spending is going toward basic needs and that most people are using most of the money to advance their self-sufficiency and self- directed goals—as a bridge to get ahead, catch their breath, and forge a path forward. The concept of guaranteed income is simultaneously fostering long-overdue conversations about who deserves our public support,3 and what collective responsibility we hold for building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and belong.4 These forms of narrative change and policy reframes are fundamental to the broader work of equity and repair and intimately related to the ways in which we frame public benefits, determine eligibility for them, and build support for their implementation. powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) remind us that “Many of the most marginalized groups are also the least favored in the larger public imagination. Too often, the prevailing assumption is that the condition of that group lies with them rather than with society or the means by which benefits are distributed. For that reason, targeted programs for the elderly are more likely to be well-received and politically sustainable than targeted benefits for marginalized populations based on race or ethnicity. Means-tested programs are susceptible to the erosion of political will due to powerful and incorrect stereotypes as well as the averred unfairness of unequal benefit provision.” Guaranteed income as a path to inclusive prosperity As the name implies, guaranteed income (GI) provides a direct, stable, and flexible source of income for participants. It supplies an economic floor, via regular payments, for an individual or 3 powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) make the point that, “We can see the distinction between popular support for strategies that target out-groups versus in-groups—particularly with corporations—when comparing federal social welfare spending versus corporate subsidies. For example, while $59 billion was spent on social welfare programs in 2014, $92 billion was spent on corporate subsidies. Social welfare programs were publicly and consistently attacked, while corporate tax credits were largely left out of any public spending debate. Similarly, popular housing subsidies that primarily benefit the upper-middle class and affluent, including the mortgage interest deduction, may cost the treasury hundreds of billions of dollars per year. In contrast, the federal government spends only a fraction of that amount (estimated at $46 billion per year) on affordable housing. Moreover, President Obama’s 2017 budget estimated that it would cost only $1 billion more a year over 10 years to completely eliminate homelessness in the US.” Citations embedded within the quoted passage can be found in the original source document. 4 The noted philosopher Michael Sandel (2020) writes that “the more we think of ourselves as self-made and self- sufficient, the harder it is to learn gratitude and humility. And without these sentiments, it is hard to care for the common good.” Guaranteed income is contributing to broader discussions about the side effects and casualties of unrealistic and unsupported notions of self-reliance that erode our collective commitments and sense of community. 23 family that reduces financial stressors and barriers, and thereby affords the opportunity to make deliberate choices, attain breathing room, and move beyond surviving to thriving. Guaranteed income is part of a larger movement to create an economy that works for everyone and leaves no one behind. This vision of inclusive economic prosperity entails building upon our current public benefits structure to create a more flexible, holistic, expansive, and realistic support system that fosters greater individual and community well-being. In this dynamic framework, continuums of individual support and success are reflected by a broadened notion of well-being and mobility. The following graphic, generated by the extensive and collaborative work done by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty, redefines mobility to encompass three interconnected dimensions. Figure 1. Our Definition of Mobility. (Source: Restoring the American Dream: What Would It Take to Dramatically Increase Mobility from Poverty? Ellwood & Patel, 2018.) Guaranteed income is about the power of access—access to excellence, education, and economic thriving. Access to dreaming and opportunity. As a participant in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot reflected, “I would say that it was a great opportunity and I'm happy that I used it the way that I did because it got me very, very far. Farther than I ever thought I could go. And I would hope that others really use the opportunity to just dream big and try to go after something they've been wanting for a long time, but they didn't have the access or freedom or the finances to do it” (Moore et al., 2023). Guaranteed income is about expanding our moral imagination to embrace our shared humanity and invest in its future. It is about believing that 24 we all hold value and add value to the communities in which we reside. And it is about promoting security, belonging, and equity. A key component of guaranteed income is a systems-level focus, which shifts the locus of attention and intervention from an individual’s actions to systemic obstacles and impacts. This is in line with two key tenets: (1) poverty is a systemic failure, not a personal one and (2) guaranteed income is not (nor is it intended to be) a silver bullet; its implementation should signal and be integrated with simultaneous (and often synergistic, as in Los Angeles County, for example) efforts to improve other public systems and supports. These deep changes are an incremental process—it took decades for these systems to be built and implemented, and it will take several more to attune them to the lived experiences and material realities of our most marginalized and vulnerable community members. Local governments have a responsibility to collaborate, across departments and the aisle, to build more equitable and responsive systems. This entails a significant amount of front-end work and targeted policy in the service of a long-term vision. But it is critical to make these investments in order to repair and prevent systemic harms and elevate equitable pathways to health, safety, and prosperity. Guaranteed income is proving to be a flexible and multi-dimensional tool for recipients to attain advanced education, support entrepreneurship, promote health, and strengthen families. It is helping people manage unplanned emergencies, moments of crisis, and destabilizing life transitions. It is working to preserve local diversity by addressing disparities head-on and supporting people from all backgrounds to thrive. It is affording a baseline level of assistance that ensures residents do not have to forgo one basic need to meet another. It is an essential component of a visionary toolkit for building brighter, more equitable futures. Prioritization, prevention, and promotion As a tool to foster greater financial resiliency and overall well-being, guaranteed income prevents downstream consequences caused by prolonged economic insecurity. By creating opportunities for participants to make strategic investments in their futures and those of their families (for example, by investing in job training or education), guaranteed income disrupts generational harms and lowers barriers to prosperity. Guaranteed income improves participants’ lives in three ways: by giving them resources to efficiently navigate through a financial crisis (such as when their car breaks down); by preventing crises from developing in the first place (e.g., by obtaining routine car maintenance 25 to prevent breakdowns); and by creating the conditions for strengthening and sustaining overall individual and community health. A stable and steady source of income enables financially vulnerable residents to respond to urgent needs and ensure they can be met for a critical period of time. Data from numerous guaranteed income pilots show that a small amount of money can make all the difference between housing or no housing, safe environments or unsafe environments, preventive medical visits or emergency services, childcare or no childcare—all of these factors directly affect one’s ability to find and sustain employment and a person’s overall quality of life. Guaranteed income is both a strategy to address acute problems, such as chronic hunger and severe housing cost burdens, and an intervention to redress crippling structural disadvantages and inequities, such as the well-documented racial wealth gap, that sustain disproportionate harms and negative outcomes for residents of color and their children. By targeting support to disadvantaged and vulnerable populations and increasing opportunities for all community members to step into their potential, guaranteed income pilots are building exit ramps out of poverty and creating roads to opportunity. They are showing us what a society built on equitable resourcing and opportunities looks and feels like. Investing in people’s agency and capacity allows them to show up for who and what they most care about. Research around the country consistently affirms that participants are using their GI payments to buy things like new shoes for their children, a warm coat in winter, bedding for a new baby, and holiday presents for the first time. They’re starting businesses, founding nonprofits, pursuing education, helping their neighbors, and enrolling their children in academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities. They’re finding time to discover what matters to them, explore how they can advance professionally, and care for their families. As one of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) pilot’s third cohort shared, “If it wasn't for MMT, I would not have the great relationship that I have with my kids now. I can now be the parent I always wanted to be. It's a blessing” (Moore et al., 2023). A growing body of research demonstrates that guaranteed income programs yield the following outcomes and benefits: • Improved economic and food security • Increased workforce participation • Increased educational opportunities and achievement • Public sector cost savings 26 • Generational benefits • Improved health and public safety • Increased civic engagement and social belonging • Improved quality of life Findings will be discussed in greater detail later in this report, and numerous pilot evaluations documenting these impacts are cited in Appendix I. Breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty: The high costs of low incomes The extensive work of Akee et al. (2010) builds a strong case for support for both the sustained and generational impacts of guaranteed income. Whereas the most recent pilots are timebound, and thus we have limited data on extensive longitudinal impact, the Eastern Band of Cherokees casino dividend is a lifetime benefit, and the program began almost three decades ago. Since its launch in 1996, Akee et al. have published several studies exploring its effects on numerous life dimensions, all of which link increased economic security to elevated quality of life, family benefits, and positive youth and young adult outcomes. The team of researchers began studying 1,420 children, 350 of whom were members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. When the study began, about 67% of the latter group lived below the poverty line. After the casino opened, household income among the Cherokee families began to rise, eventually lifting 14% of the Cherokee children in the study above the poverty line, whereas household income for the families who were not Cherokee grew at a slower rate. Based on these outcomes, the researchers moved to study children’s mental health and behavioral differences among children who received the payments when they were younger versus older. For the children whose families’ income rose above the poverty rate, there was a 40% decrease in behavioral problems. When the youngest cohort reached 21 years of age, researchers concluded that the younger they were when the payments began, the better they fared compared to the older Cherokee children and to rural whites. This was true for emotional and behavioral problems as well as drug and alcohol addiction. Pilot participants have noted the mounting costs of short-term fixes that result from economic instability, e.g., paying for an Uber ride to work when they could not afford car repair. Over time, these emergent and often unsustainable solutions inhibit long-term financial well-being and asset-building. Opportunities to launch or expand a small business, save for retirement, or set money aside for a child’s college education are a luxury afforded to far too few, yet they are 27 often the stepping stones to brighter futures for individuals and their families.5 This pathway is potently illustrated by one of the participants in MMT’s first cohort: “MMT helped me to gain a financial foundation. I was able to create a savings account that I still have today. I was also able to pay for my first arm of grad school. I will always be grateful for MMT because it helped with financial freedom” (Moore et al., 2023). Child poverty costs the US between $500 billion and $1.03 trillion annually (Lou et al., 2023). These dollars are funneled through direct cash payments, including tax credits, and in-kind goods such as child care, education, food subsidies, and health care coverage. Abundant research shows these investments have significant short- and long-term payoffs for the children receiving the benefits as well as for society at large.6 The following graphic illustrates the far-ranging and interconnected pathways supported by direct investment in children and families. 5 These opportunities and future-oriented investments are only possible with sufficient financial means to secure them. In line with this reality, the Centers for Disease Control (2019) stated that “strengthening economic supports for families is a multi-generation strategy.” The evidence supports this approach. A recent extensive review of existing literature on the importance of families' monetary resources in the United States and other high-income countries assesses how policies that provide more generous income transfers could make a difference to children's life chances. The researchers found that cash transfers to economically vulnerable families have the potential to improve children's outcomes (Page, 2024). 6 Substantive evidence points to the social and economic costs of poverty and the potential return on investment for funding prevention. McLaughlin and Rank (2018) apply cost-measurement analysis to show that the annual aggregate cost of U.S. child poverty is $1.0298 trillion, representing 5.4% of the gross domestic product. These costs are clustered around the loss of economic productivity, increased health and crime costs, and increased costs resulting from child homelessness and maltreatment. In addition, they estimate that for every dollar spent on reducing childhood poverty, the country would save at least seven dollars with respect to the economic costs of poverty. 28 Figure 2. How do children and society benefit from public investments in children? (Source: Urban Institute, 2024). Dr. Raj Chetty’s Opportunity Atlas has documented that the residential zip code where an individual grows up is more predictive of social mobility and economic fate than any other 29 national metric (Chetty, (2018; 2019). Disinvestment in communities engenders diminished access to resources and supportive infrastructure, impacting the ability to succeed of the people growing up and living there and perpetuating generational disadvantages. Further, the notion of meritocracy and narratives of deservedness belie the reality of pervasive networks of social advantage alongside corrosive and interlocking systems of disadvantage. Socioeconomic status and neighborhood-level resourcing all too often fix destinies and preempt mobility; they also limit societal advancements.7 Guaranteed income is part of a broader pushback against entrenched and invisible narratives that limit our potential as individuals and our well-being as a community. The pandemic-era expanded federal Child Tax Credit (CTC)—essentially the largest guaranteed income pilot in history—kept 3.8 million children out of poverty and triggered the largest decline in child poverty on record, especially for Black and brown children.8 This is because the expanded tax credit corrected a fundamental design flaw: millions of children do not benefit from the full credit because their families’ incomes are too low. In total, an estimated 19 million children under age 17 receive less than the full $2,000-per-child credit, or no credit at all, because their families’ earnings are too low, or the adults were out of work that year. These 7 Chetty’s work on “Lost Einsteins” is instructive and illuminating here. Given the interconnectedness of rapid transformations in the employment and technological sectors and the correlation between high-wage jobs and the tech sector, exposure to innovation during childhood is a critical proxy for future achievement in this domain. Chetty et al. studied the lives of more than one million inventors in the US to identify the key factors that determine who becomes an inventor, as measured by filing a patent. They find that children with parents in the top 1% of the income distribution are ten times more likely to become inventors than children with below median income parents and that there are analogous gaps by race and gender: white children are three times more likely to become inventors than black children, and only 18% of inventors are female. Critically, differences in ability, as measured by test scores in early childhood, explain very little of these disparities, e.g., children at the top of their 3rd grade math class are much more likely to become inventors, but only if they come from high-income families. The authors state, “Put differently, becoming an inventor relies upon two things in America: excelling in math and science and having a rich family…Since it is implausible that some neighborhoods or schools prepare children to innovate in a single field, such as amplifiers, the exposure effects here are more likely to be driven by mechanisms such as mentoring, transmission of information, and networks. This shows us the often-invisible webs of privilege and power that shape children’s futures and defy the myth of meritocracy. These matrices leave many children behind merely based on the ‘birth lottery,’ producing hidden and untapped genius and replicating exclusionary patterns of social mobility and stagnation…Given our finding that innovation ability does not vary substantially across these groups, this result implies there are many ‘lost Einsteins—people who would have had high-impact inventions had they become inventors – among the under-represented groups… If women, minorities, and children from low-income families were to invent at the same rate as white men from high-income (top 20%) families, the rate of innovation in America would quadruple… our results suggest that improving opportunities for disadvantaged children may be valuable not just to reduce disparities but also to spur greater innovation and growth” (Chetty et al., 2019). 8 Among other changes, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 increased the CTC and expanded eligibility to mixed-immigration status families and families without income. In addition, ARPA changed the CTC to disburse funds monthly (if desired) from July through December 2021, effectively serving as a federal guaranteed income for families with children. 30 children are disproportionately Black, Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN)— roughly 45% of Black children, 39% of Latino children, 38% of AIAN children, 17% of white children, and 16% of Asian children currently cannot receive the full credit because their families’ incomes are too low (Marr et al., 2022). According to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities model, making the credit fully refundable accounted for 80% of the reduction in child poverty (Sherman et al., 2021).9 The California Policy Lab estimates that one quarter of all children enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in California (about 630,000 children) became newly eligible for the CTC under the pandemic expansion (Fischer, Hoynes, et al., 2022). From 2022 to 2023, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) child poverty rate rose from 12.4% to 13.7%, remaining significantly higher than the 2021 historic low of 5.2 percent. Approximately 6.2 million more children were living below the poverty line in 2023 than in 2021; had an expanded Child Tax Credit—such as the 2023 American Family Act—been in effect in 2023, the child poverty rate could have instead been 8.6% (Center on Poverty & Social Policy at Columbia University, 2024). Notably, the racial gaps that were narrowed by the expanded credit have widened once again. In a new analysis, the Center on Poverty & Social Policy estimated that if the expanded CTC had been in place in 2023, it would have moved 818,000 Black children, 1.47 million Latino children, and 838,000 white children out of poverty (Center on Poverty & Social Policy at Columbia University, 2024). Although the federal government declined to continue this massively successful intervention, states have stepped up by expanding existing credits or creating new ones. In all states collectively, these credits amount to a multibillion-dollar investment in children and dual- generational approaches to economic security. More local governments are recognizing the criticality of increased, flexible, and direct financial support to serve the urgent and diverse needs of their communities and promote healthier families.10 9 This expanded eligibility is particularly critical given findings linking public benefits to reduced poverty in adulthood and reduction in racial disparities. For example, Benjamin Glasner, Ronald B. Mincy, Zachary Parolin, and Christopher Wimer (2023) investigate the effects of the Food Stamp Program on racial disparities in the intergenerational persistence of poverty. They find that the Food Stamp Program expansion reduced the likelihood of poverty for all adults by 5 percentage points, with the strongest reductions found for Black adults whose parents did not have a high school degree. The Food Stamp Program reduced deep poverty in adulthood by 9 percentage points for Black adults with less-educated parents, stronger than the effects for White adults and for Black adults with more-educated parents. Their findings indicate that income transfers that reduce poverty during childhood can contribute to decreased poverty in adulthood, and also reduce racial gaps therein. 10 According to the Economic Security Project, in 2023, 36 states and the District of Columbia took action or considered legislation to expand their state-level tax credits. Eighteen states passed policies that improved, expanded, or created a Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). An additional $2 billion will be 31 Researchers found that the expanded CTC offered 10 times the return on its investment and that any program offering the same cash value would have similar effects (Garfinkel et al., 2022). These conclusions are spurring innovative interventions and initiatives. For example, a groundbreaking program that offers financial support to pregnant women and babies in Flint, Michigan is expanding across the state. Rx Kids provides $1,500 mid-pregnancy followed by $500 monthly payments for the first year of the baby’s life, totaling $7,500. It is the first-ever pilot to be partially funded by TANF dollars.11 Since its launch, Rx Kids has distributed over $2 million to 828 families in Flint, where nearly 78% of children under five live in poverty. A $20 million allocation in the recent state budget will extend the program’s reach to five Upper Peninsula counties as well as Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Dearborn, Highland Park, River Rouge, and parts of Detroit. Dr. Mona Hanna, the director of Rx Kids and associate dean of public health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, recently stated, “We started this in Flint, but the intent was never to end in Flint,” underscoring the broader vision for Rx Kids and the momentum behind it. Baby bonds represent another innovative and tractable upstream investment to promote healthier futures, build intergenerational assets and mobility, redress racial wealth disparities, and save public sector costs associated with diminished economic security and financial precarity, including negative health and housing outcomes.12 In 2021, Connecticut became the first state to pass baby bonds legislation; programmatic funding was secured in 2023.13 Since then, 7,810 children across the state have been born automatically eligible, the highest invested in more than 4 million households across 18 states when people file their taxes in 2024 due to expansions passed in 2023 alone. Comparatively, in 2021, seven states had a permanent state-level Child Tax Credit; now, 14 do: CA, CO, ID, ME, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, UT, VT. https://economicsecurityproject.org/resource/significant-legislative-wins-in-last-two-years-for-state-tax-credit- programs/ 11 A recent brief from the Urban Institute provides direction and resources to encourage states to use TANF funds more effectively to support family well-being through direct cash transfers (Hahn, Pratt, and Mefferd, 2024). 12 Senator Cory Booker and Congresswoman Ayana Pressley first introduced federal baby bond legislation in 2019, which inspired elected leaders across the country to consider state-level policy. The American Opportunity Accounts Act (AOAA) would provide every child born in the U.S. with a government-funded savings account with seeded and annual deposits based on income. At birth, each child would receive $1,000 with an annual supplement of up to $2,000, with children from the lowest-income households receiving the maximum amount. According to Mitchell and Szapiro (2020), If the AOAA had been implemented 25 years ago, Black children today would have a median account balance of $27,500, Hispanic children would have $19,800, and white children would have $7,100. 13 Two states and Washington DC have passed similar legislation; 14 have proposed legislation, and two more are considering. In California, a pilot program exists for children who lost a primary caregiver to COVID-19 or have long-term stays in the state’s foster care system, but the distribution amount is yet to be determined, and there are no current use restrictions. Over time, California leaders aim to build out a full baby bonds program. See California Senate Bill 242: California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Program (2023). 32 proportion of whom live in areas with the most significant economic challenges and racial disparities. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimates that about 15,000 babies will be eligible for Connecticut Baby Bonds annually. Children whose birth is covered by the state’s Medicaid program are automatically enrolled in the program. Upon birth, $3,200 is invested on their behalf and subsequently managed by the Office of the Treasurer. The money can be used when they reach the ages of 18 and 30 for specific purposes intended to help build individual wealth, e.g., purchasing a home in Connecticut, starting or investing in a Connecticut business, paying for education or job training, and saving for retirement. Connecticut Governor Lamont celebrated the program’s promising start, “In just six months, the first-in-the-nation Connecticut Baby Bonds program has put more than 7,000 working families on a pathway to the middle class and is transforming the future of our state. This gives our young people startup capital for their lives and ultimately will help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for thousands of families. These funds aren’t just an investment, they’re a symbol of hope and a promise that everyone can make it right here in Connecticut.” The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released its 2024 Kids Count Data Book, a broad assessment and state comparison of overall child well-being, highlighting some of the health, economic, family, and community indicators that can support or interfere with learning. The index ranks California 43rd for children’s economic well-being and 37th for family and community, both of which underline the need for a dual-generation approach to ending poverty. Recognizing this critical intervention, California’s statewide guaranteed income pilot (passed by the legislature in 2021, awards issued in 2022, and first pilots launched in 2023) has prioritized two populations: youth aging out of the foster system and pregnant moms. Moreover, in 2022 California began HOPE accounts, which are seeded by the state for children who lost a primary caregiver to COVID-19 or have long-term stays in the state’s foster care system. Under this program, approximately 58,500 children will receive access to $4,500 at age 18, and the money will remain available until age twenty-six. Collectively, these initiatives amplify the recent surge in states that have created new or expanded existing child tax credits, evidencing the increasing recognition that families are in need of more support and that financial assistance provided to parents and transitional populations have significant positive benefits for individuals and the public sector. Funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and private foundations, Baby’s First Years provides a striking example of how guaranteed income is being taken seriously as a mechanism to promote generational mobility and enhance positive outcomes based on strong scientific 33 evidence of the impact of early interventions.14 The program provides new mothers with a monthly unconditional cash payment for the first four years of their child’s life. One thousand mothers are participating across four sites—greater New Orleans, Louisiana; New York City, New York; the metropolitan area of Omaha, Nebraska; and the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Results from the first year show a direct impact on brain development for children whose mothers received the cash transfer, documenting more high-frequency activity. One of the lead authors said the impact was similar in magnitude to those reported in large scale education interventions, such as class-size reductions (Duncan, 2022). The Black Economic Equity Movement project is another NIH-funded program. Initiated in late 2022, this pilot provides $500 a month for 12 months to 300 Black youth ages 18 to 24 who are unhoused or living in low-income census tracts in San Francisco and Oakland. Anchored by University of California, San Francisco and constructed as a randomized controlled trial, the researchers are studying the payments’ impact on participants’ physical and mental health, financial capability, and community involvement. In Oregon, a program called the Oregon Rebate has qualified for the 2024 ballot. The initiative proposes to increase the minimum corporate tax rate for Oregon-based companies making more than $25 million per year to 3% tax (the current minimum sits under 1%). The amount raised would be given to the Oregon's State Department of Revenue for rebate distribution, which means that every Oregonian—regardless of age or income—would receive a guaranteed income, estimated at between $1,600 per person per year (or $6,400 for a four-person household). Any remaining money from the rebate would be used to fund services related to senior citizens, health care, and public education. Measure 118 is expected to reduce childhood poverty by about 50 percent.15 14 Research indicates that toxic stress in the earliest stages of life (pregnancy through three years old) can alter the brain’s architecture, which can lead to lifelong issues, including learning, behavioral, and mental health problems that are difficult to reverse (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2015). 15 See https://www.yesonmeasure118.com/. 34 HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS AND CURRENT MOMENTUM The origins and trajectory of political and public support Guaranteed income has been a topic of discussion and experimentation for many years. During the 1960s, the movement leaders of the National Welfare Rights Organization urged Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to support GI as a crucial strategy for ending poverty, achieving racial equity, and promoting human dignity. He took heed and incorporated this exhortation in his famous treatise, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (1967). Various initiatives were implemented to experiment with direct cash support in different regions of the country thereafter, but the findings were subject to a limited research agenda, public dissemination, and policy discussion.16 Given this context, a groundswell of support 16 The most notable of these, the Income Maintenance Experiments, were initiated in the 1960s to assess the potential impact of a guaranteed income on labor force activity through measuring responses to different levels of benefits and tax rates. They were conducted in the following states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Iowa, North Carolina, Indiana, Washington, and Colorado. Their goals, design, methodology, and results have been the subject of continued debate. These studies relied primarily on survey and qualitative interview data (rather than administrative data) to measure outcomes, and made multiple errors which muddied key takeaways (Hausman & Wise, 1979; Greenberg & Halsey, 1983). In the case of the Seattle/Denver Income Maintenance Experiments, self-reporting led to misreported income or hours worked, as recipients had incentive to underreport to maximize the amount of assistance received (ASPE, 1983). Bastagli et al.'s (2016) review of 165 countries’ cash transfer programs (conditional and unconditional) from 2000 to 2015 broadly revealed that cash transfers had “Up to recently we have proceeded from a premise that poverty is a consequence of multiple evils: lack of education restricting job opportunities; poor housing which stultified home life and suppressed initiative; fragile family relationships which distorted personality development. The logic of this approach suggested that each of these causes be attacked one by one…While none of these remedies in itself is unsound, all have a fatal disadvantage. The programs have never proceeded on a coordinated basis or at a similar rate of development…In addition to the absence of coordination and sufficiency, the programs of the past all have another common failing – they are indirect. Each seeks to solve poverty by first solving something else. I am now convinced that the simplest approach will prove to be the most effective – the solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 35 never materialized, and later efforts were sporadic and diffused. Welfare reform subsequently shifted the lens away from societal responsibility and systemic barriers toward personal accountability and more stringent work requirements. In the past five years, it has become increasingly clear that endemic poverty, escalating income inequality, and pervasive economic precarity are fraying our social fabric and placing increasing strain on Americans of all backgrounds and ages.17 This same period has propelled renewed reckoning with historical legacies and persistent patterns of racial discrimination and oppression. These twinned issues and convergent policy domains have brought us full circle to the centrality of economic justice within the Civil Rights Movement and have propelled a surge of interest and investment in guaranteed income programs throughout California and nationwide. Although guaranteed income has been explored and implemented throughout US history, it gained significant momentum after Michael Tubbs launched the first mayor-led demonstration pilot in Stockton in 2019.18 The following year, the pandemic produced widespread economic either no effect or a positive effect on adult labor force participation. One of the sharpest distinctions between the implementation of the income maintenance experiments and today’s wave of pilots is the intentional communities of practice and distributed learnings that have been a core part of the burgeoning movement. Pilot practitioners, researchers, evaluators, participants, and advocates are actively and mutually informing and infusing their design, research agenda, messaging, implementation, outreach, and impact measures to leverage learnings to best serve their communities. 17 Several sobering statistics reflect this contemporary economic landscape. Real median money income in the United States increased less than 1% between 2000 and 2016 (Semega et al., 2017). Based on a much broader measure of national income, the pre-tax income of the bottom half of the distribution grew by only 1% between 1980 and 2014, compared to 42% in the next four deciles and 121% in the top decile (Piketty et al., 2018). The share of post-tax national income going to the bottom half of the population fell from a little over 25% in 1980 to less than 20% in 2014 (Hoynes & Rothstein, 2019). These statistics are even more disturbing when paired with economic mobility trends, e.g., whereas 90% of children born in 1940 earned more money than their parents did, only 50% of children born in 1980 achieved similar advancement (Chetty et al., 2017). 18 The pilot’s home page makes bold and broad claims about Stockton’s identity as exemplar and innovator, and as such speaks to the demographic prioritized by guaranteed income and the radical yet pragmatic philosophy it embodies. It reads, “Stockton, California is a city on the rise. We’re a microcosm of America – 41% Latinx, 37% White, 21% Asian, 12% Black. Nearly ⅓ of our population is foreign-born. Once the foreclosure capital of the nation and the largest city before Detroit to declare bankruptcy, we’re turning the corner. Crime rates are dropping, municipal fiscal health is stabilizing, and our population is growing. Yet problems persist – our 36 insecurity and surfaced severe racial disparities, significantly accelerating GI’s traction and urgency.19 Today, more than 150 pilots have been implemented in 35 states, spanning coast to coast; they have provided over 59,000 people with direct cash. In California, there are 50 GI programs in various stages (planned, in progress, completed), with more than 12,360 residents who are receiving direct cash payments (national and state data courtesy of Economic Security Project, 2024). Appendices II and III provide information on nationwide and California pilots, respectively. California has launched dozens of pilots (accounting for about one-third of all U.S. pilots); it was also the first to implement a statewide pilot. Recently, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 2263 to explore the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of scaling up permanent guaranteed income programs to reach a larger proportion of California’s most socially and economically vulnerable populations, focusing on regions with a high cost of living.20 At the federal level, the introduction of bills such as the Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot median household income of $46,033 falls far below the state’s. Our unemployment is hovering at 7.3%. We are 18th in the nation for child poverty, and nearly 1 in 4 residents lives below the federal poverty line. It’s clear – the status quo simply isn’t working, and incremental change just won’t cut it. It’s time to try something different and address the root cause of poverty – lack of cash. SEED was born out of the simple belief that the best investments we can make are in our people. In February 2019, we began giving 125 Stocktonians a guaranteed income of $500/month for 24 months. This income is unconditional, meaning there are no strings attached and no work requirements. A hand up, rather than a handout, SEED seeks to empower its recipients financially and to prove to supporters and skeptics alike that poverty results from a lack of cash, not character.” https://www.stocktondemonstration.org/about-seed. 19 Material hardship declined significantly following federal stimulus cash payments, which most Americans received in January & April 2021. From December 2020 to April 2021, the share of Americans reporting adverse mental health symptoms fell by 20% (among all households); food insufficiency decreased by 41% (among households with children); financial instability declined by 43% (among households with children) (Cooney & Shaefer, 2021). The authors took stock of the different forms of relief and recovery efforts initiated during this time and concluded that “We believe the success of the federal government’s relief measures may be due to the speed, breadth & flexibility of its broad-based approach, primarily relying on cash transfers” (emphasis mine). 20 California is experiencing a severe budget deficit, and Governor Newsom has repeatedly warned that innovative and/or ancillary programs will be impacted as a result. In this climate, AB 2263’s passage through the legislature was a notable achievement, but the governor’s veto is not necessarily a surprise. In his veto message to members of the California State Assembly, Governor Newsom maintained that “Considering that there is existing funding provided and ongoing activity with the current guaranteed income pilots, this bill is premature. Further, the funding necessary to implement AB 2263 is not included in the budget (AB 2263 veto message: September 22, 2024).” Newsom’s statement certainly opens the door for the bill to be reconsidered in future legislative sessions with stronger economic outlooks. 37 Program Act and the Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act demonstrate that local successes are capable of shifting policy and scaling solutions. Recent polling on guaranteed income showed that over 60% of Americans across party lines support a federally-funded guaranteed income program, with support particularly high in states that have run pilots (Lake Research Partners & Chesapeake Beach Consulting, 2024). A survey of 901 likely 2024 voters in California found that over 70% support a federally-funded guaranteed income program, providing monthly cash payments of $500 or $1,000 a month to people with incomes below their community’s median income (Lake Research Partners & Chesapeake Beach Consulting, 2024). Lastly, in response to requests from their constituents, at the US Conference of Mayors in June 2024, mayors from both red and blue states adopted one resolution committing to expanding guaranteed income and a second resolution declaring that guaranteed income helps working families achieve financial stability. Guaranteed income is a direct response to rising income inequality, deepening societal crises like child poverty and homelessness, and entrenched structural inequities.21 Local governments have played a huge role in elevating and scaling the power of flexible, direct financial support to meet the needs of diverse residents. During the pandemic, over 30 municipalities invested American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars in GI pilots. Many of them have since launched expansions based on their initial successes. For example, the City of Cambridge has implemented two pilots, RISE (launched 2021) and RISE UP (funded 2023), to champion guaranteed income as a poverty reduction tool. Through a $22M ARPA investment, RISE UP will provide cash assistance to all the city’s families whose incomes are at or under 250% of the federal poverty level who have children at or under 21 years of age (the program will reach over 6,000 residents). One of RISE’s salient findings was that children in the treatment group generally achieved higher academic grades (mostly A’s and B’s) than those in the control group. Pilot participants also had more children enrolled in Advanced Placement classes and fewer instances of absenteeism and truancy (DeYoung, Tandon, West et al., 2024). Upon taking office as Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson announced a renewed commitment to guaranteed income in the form of a second citywide pilot. The Chicago Empowerment Fund will reach over 21 Despite tremendous productivity growth over the last 40 years, workers’ wages have failed to rise. The typical worker’s wages rose only 23.1% from 1979 to 2020—while productivity broadly increased 61.7%. During this same period, income inequality ticked upward, as the highest-wage workers reaped a disproportionate share of the gains in productivity. Racial discrimination within the labor market exacerbated these inequities, e.g., the typical Black worker’s wage growth was only 18.9% over that period. Today, the median Black-white wage gap is 23.4%— meaning a typical Black worker is paid 23.4% less per hour than a typical white worker (Maye, 2023). 38 5,000 residents, the same number as the first cohort, and include new priority populations that align with the city’s focus on racial justice and equity. Expanding, strengthening, and reimagining the social safety net During the Great Depression, many people relied on support from state and local governments and charities. When the scale of need overwhelmed local capacity, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, which established a federal retirement program, unemployment insurance, and a national welfare system. But, as the NAACP's Charles Hamilton Houston famously noted, the Act was “a sieve with holes just big enough for the majority of Negroes to fall through.” From social security to the GI bill to subsidized roads and mortgages, people of color were either outright or implicitly edged out from those affordances of stability and mobility. These programs, and the privileges and entitlements that follow, like better schools and infrastructure, have laid the groundwork for many of today’s ongoing resource and opportunity disparities. Despite Civil Rights Era advancements that were institutionalized to distribute the fruits of prosperity more equitably, racial disparities in income and wealth have escalated. According to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the gap in wealth between white households and households of color has grown 47% over the last 30 years, resulting in Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities having some of the highest rates of intergenerational poverty. Between 1983 and 2013, Black and Latino families saw their median wealth drop from $6,800 and $4,000 to just $1,700 and $2,000, respectively (Asante-Muhammad et al., 2017). While public benefits programs are an important component of our collective social safety net, there are several features that restrict or deter access to resources for households who need them. These are: • Eligibility gaps: Eligibility criteria that are conditioned on activities (such as work), characteristics (such as the presence of children in the home, immigration status, or a criminal conviction), and restrictive thresholds (such as asset limits) obstruct access. • Bureaucracy: Documentation, verification, and renewal processes create significant barriers for many individuals. Some of these are procedural and some are specific to individuals’ life circumstances. For example, many low-income people have inadequate access to transportation and limited ability to take time off work, making in-person administrative requirements difficult if not impossible. These same limitations can 39 create barriers to completing training and workforce development programs offered instead of cash assistance. • Constraints: Benefits are designed and delivered in ways that restrict the ability of families to exercise choice and agency. These restrictions are often illogical and do not account for the practical realities and needs of people’s lives. • Stigma: Corrosive narratives, racialized tropes, and stigma surrounding receipt of public benefits (and their beneficiaries) deter many people from enrolling in programs, even if they meet the eligibility criteria. In the 1960s, the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), a multi-racial coalition that started in California, proposed a guaranteed basic income in response to the intrusive, paternalistic, and often explicitly racist policies and practices of welfare assistance. They called for a dignified income floor that would recognize care work as critical infrastructure and a vital component of economic justice, that went beyond employment opportunities to a more expansive view of individual and family well-being. It’s worth noting that care work remains the foundation that supports and sustains all other work, and that it is still vastly undervalued, with care providers often ineligible for public benefits. Some GI pilots have focused specifically on care providers, both parents and professionals, e.g., the Thriving Providers Project, which has launched in several locations. Public benefits programs have come a long way since the NWRO’s campaign, in part because of the spotlight the group cast on their injustices. As documented in other sections of this report, receipt of public benefits is associated with a range of positive outcomes, particularly for children, though, importantly, not limited to childhood,22 and there are promising demonstrations and policy solutions being advanced to improve them even further. And yet, while public assistance keeps many people out of deep poverty, it does not necessarily promote financial resilience or pathways to opportunity, which those working in the field concede. Recently, Nolan Sullivan, director of Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency, said, 22 For example, SNAP and the EITC have been found to improve health at birth (Almond et al., 2011; Strully et al., 2010; Hoynes et al., 2015). It is also documented that children have fewer school absences when they have greater access or larger purchasing power of SNAP (Bronchetti et al., 2018; East, 2018). The EITC fosters increased educational achievement and attainment for children (Chetty et al., 2011; Dahl & Lochner, 2012; Bastian & Michelmore, 2018; Manoli & Turner, 2018). Aizer et al., (2016) found that access to cash welfare during childhood led to increases in health, educational attainment, and age at death. Last, each additional $1,000 that states spend annually (independent of federal spending) on public benefits programs per person living in poverty is associated with a 4% reduction in child maltreatment reports; a 4% reduction in substantiated child maltreatment; a 2% reduction in foster care placements; and an 8% decrease in child fatalities due to maltreatment (Puls, 2021). 40 “We keep people just above drowning. To stabilize families, to allow them to pull themselves up this ladder — this doesn’t do it.” (Kuang, 2023). Additional structural factors and sectoral challenges influence and limit the impact of public benefits. For example, shifts in the nature and rhythms of employment mean that there are not enough jobs for individuals with low educational attainment that pay a living wage. We see this acutely reflected in the economic positioning and housing stability of many of our region’s residents. Secure employment and steady pay are less and less a feature of our temporary, gig- centered economy and workforce, and wages are completely out of sync with the cost of living. Our legacy social safety net programs are just not enough to address this altered employment, opportunity, and economic landscape.23 The U.S. Government currently spends nearly $900 billion (Medicaid included) annually addressing these needs for the most vulnerable members of our community.24 And yet poverty, deep and disproportionate, persists, calling us to reimagine both the provisions and boundaries of our safety net and experiment with bold and evidence-based strategies. The reality is that public benefits are often not sufficient to sustain living costs, even when people are working, and even when those benefits are targeted to support specific basic needs. For example, SNAP fell short in helping families afford rising food prices in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2023, in Contra Costa County, the gap between the average meal cost and SNAP benefit per meal was $1.25 (Urban Institute, 2024). That’s per meal. When you extrapolate that over the course of a month, the gap adds up. For people who rely on these benefits, the additional money spent on food often means shortchanging another basic need and/or incurring more debt.25 23 The calculations of public benefits as they relate to individual life circumstances and receipt of guaranteed income are reflected in some of the insights gleaned from the BIG:LEAP pilot. Kim, Castro, West, et al. (2024) assert that “The GI acted, essentially, as a super-vitamin, shoring up the gaps that traditional safety net services could not sufficiently cover. According to the narrative data, this was particularly key for those battling significant food insecurity, housing insecurity, homelessness, and experiences with IPV…The narrative data also demonstrated a second trend for those who were experiencing poverty but were relatively more stable than those receiving a multiplicity of benefits with overlapping systems involvement. For the second group, the size of smaller benefits like WIC and CalFresh failed to outweigh the time costs, transportation costs, and administrative burdens associated with maintaining them. In these instances, participants would forgo these benefits in order to spend more time at home or avoid an extremely long commute on public transportation or an expensive Uber ride to recertify their paperwork.” 24 https://ubemployment.org/ 25 United for ALICE (2024) documents that “The CPI [Consumer Price Index] has been used to adjust the FPL since the FPL was first developed in the mid-1960s. Yet because the CPI underestimates the cost increase of the basic goods most often used by the lowest-income U.S. residents, the poverty measure today is no longer adequate. Many households that are struggling are not included under the FPL. In a clear demonstration that the measure is 41 By supplementing rather than supplanting other safety net benefits, guaranteed income attempts to resolve a major dilemma facing low-wage earners: if they accept a higher-paying job or a promotion at their current job, they risk losing thousands of dollars a year in critically- needed subsidies for basic needs and care support. Restrictive, complex, intrusive, and shifting eligibility requirements around household income and assets lead to the well-documented “benefits cliff,” where even small increases in earnings or assets can result in abrupt reductions, or even total loss, of public benefits, a reality that actively prevents people from achieving economic security and can disincentivize people from taking economic risks for longer-term gains, e.g., enrolling in school or starting a business. People draw from wealth and assets to do many things, from pursuing long-term goals to paying for minor setbacks and emergencies. Without a reserve or financial cushion, a temporary or tenuous situation often turns into a chronic and tragic one. Assets thresholds limit people’s abilities to save for emergent situations or pursue pathways like higher education.26 Public benefits administrators are searching for and finding ways to integrate more direct cash into existing safety net programs, recognizing that this is often the most efficient and effective mechanism to provide individuals and families with the flexibility they need to thrive. Early findings from Washington, DC’s Department of Human Services four-year pilot program, DC Flex, suggest that giving flexible subsidies directly to beneficiaries is an efficient and effective strategy. DC Flex gives families $7,200 a year for rent to use whenever they need. First-year results from a randomized controlled trial show that the use of other homelessness support artificially low, eligibility for many key benefit programs is now based on multiples of it, e.g., SNAP. Use of the CPI erodes the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in two ways. First, because SNAP eligibility thresholds are based on the FPL, year after year they fall further behind the actual number of families that are struggling. States have recognized the inadequacy of the FPL and use multiples of it, ranging from 130% to 200%, for SNAP eligibility. Yet because annual FPL increases still rely on the CPI, the number of struggling households not eligible for SNAP benefits increases each year; in 2022, only 41% of U.S. households in poverty and 18% of ALICE households participated in SNAP. Among all eligible people, estimated SNAP participation rates were higher. Second, because the amount of the SNAP benefit is primarily increased through an annual Cost of Living Adjustment based on the CPI, the current benefit does not buy as much as it used to. For example, in 2010, the maximum monthly SNAP allotment was $200 ($2,400 annually) for a single person, and by 2022, the maximum allotment had increased by 25%, to $250 a month ($3,000 annually). Yet food costs increased more, so that even with the annual adjustments, current SNAP benefits do not go as far as they used to. In 2010, a monthly SNAP benefit of $200 could cover 30 days of food; by 2022, a monthly benefit of $250 could cover only 27 days.” 26 Los Angeles County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative (PAI) was created in 2021 to help coordinate and drive policy solutions to lift people out of poverty. PAI oversees the implementation of the county’s large GI pilot, Breathe. The office is also committed to exploring how to integrate guaranteed income principles into public benefits to better support residents, specifically how to mitigate benefits cliffs, reform assets thresholds, and ensure that maximum dollars are spent on providing direct cash not fortifying bureaucratic infrastructure or ensuring recipient compliance. 42 programs, particularly rapid rehousing, decreased significantly (by 29 percentage points) among DC Flex participants relative to the comparison group. This finding suggests a flexible subsidy can reduce reliance on other support services when a family is facing a homelessness crisis, potentially lowering long-term costs. Increased use of direct support and cash transfers in housing assistance programs and demonstrations is evident in other models like the PHLHousing+ pilot. From September 2022 through April 2025, the City of Philadelphia is providing 300 qualifying households randomly selected from the Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher and public housing waitlists with a direct, unconditional, unrestricted cash payment loaded onto a prepaid debit card. The monthly payment amount is calculated to close the gap between the housing costs the households can afford—generally 30% of their income—and actual housing costs, which means that monthly payment amounts will vary across households. To be eligible, invited households must earn no more than 50% of AMI at the time of enrollment and have a child at or under the age of 15 in the household. David Thomas, CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, asserted that “Because of rising cost for basic needs, persons can often be at risk of housing insecurity. This extra income can help them bridge the gap in their finances to create more room in their budget to make better choices for them and their families.”27 The Housing Choice Voucher program supports 2.3 million low-income families each year. Research demonstrates that the vouchers decrease economic stress and food insecurity, help fortify families, reduce the rates of domestic violence and alcohol dependence, and limit school changes among children (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research, 2016).28 Yet, the time tax29 and onerous implementation of this 27 https://commongood.unitedforimpact.org/node/9292. 28 The Family Options Study (2016) also found that unhoused families referred for permanent housing subsidies self-reported the following at the 20-month follow-up: 50% fewer foster care placements; lower rates of psychological distress; less intimate partner violence; fewer child behavior problems; greater housing stability and food security. 29 Time tax refers to the various administrative burdens associated with accessing and maintaining public benefits. These include efforts to learn about the program; completion and assembly of required forms and documentation; fulfillment of requests for redundant detailed information; travel and scheduling of appointments or visits to government offices; and navigation of confusing application, verification, and renewal processes. The Biden administration has prioritized “tackling the time tax” and directed governmental agencies to estimate and reduce burdens associated with accessing public benefits and programs. Progress to date is reflected in the July 2024 report, “Tackling the time tax: Making important government benefits and programs easier to access.” https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp- content/uploads/2024/07/OIRA-2024-Burden-Reduction-Report.pdf 43 public benefit program affects recipients, administrators, and additional parties alike, e.g., landlords and inhibits programmatic effectiveness. Under the program, recipients pay 30% of their income towards rent, and the remaining amount is covered by HUD and paid directly from local public housing authorities to landlords. Currently, only one in ten eligible households receives a voucher; waitlists are lengthy, e.g., in California, the wait time is two to three years. Of those who move off the waitlist, in 2019, HUD documented that only 61% of households were able to successfully use their voucher and that more than 81,000 available housing choice vouchers could not be used (Ellen, et al., 2021). As a result, HUD is currently exploring whether providing cash transfers to renters may overcome some of these barriers to access and implementation.30 Some pilots use the population universe of a specific public benefit roster or pool to establish eligibility and define goals and outcomes. For example, Yolo County’s Yolo Basic Income (YOBI) program prioritizes CalWORKs Housing Support families with children under the age of six. The 24-month program provides additional cash supplements to 54 families, the number of families in the county who meet the pilot criteria, increasing each family's total income to $1 over the California Poverty Measure (CPM). The average monthly payment is $1,122, totaling $26,928 over the course of the 24-month pilot. At the time of the pilot’s launch, the CPM minimum poverty (two-year) threshold for a family of four was $61,776. Families will continue enrollment in CalWORKs and will still receive cash aid, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, childcare, mental health, substance use, education, housing, and career supports. Yolo County Basic Income is a pilot to watch for its scaling potential due to the fact that the county’s poverty rate is consistently among the highest in California and its population and geography are extremely diverse and include urban, suburban, and rural areas. Public funding for the program comes from the county’s cannabis tax revenue and Housing Support Program as well as a grant from the CDSS Office of Child Abuse Prevention. Yolo is partnering with UC 30 The Fund for Guaranteed Income (2024) reports that “39% of vouchers went unused because recipients couldn’t find housing. This is partially due to the administrative burden the program poses on understaffed housing authorities, time constrained landlords, and voucher holders. Before a lease is even signed, landlords must coordinate with local housing authorities and voucher holders, complete all requisite forms, and wait for a housing inspection. Landlords are not given a time window until the day of the inspection. The unit must be vacant for the inspection to occur during months that could be spent collecting rent. One study of landlords who once accepted vouchers and later stopped, found that 50% cited inspections and 40% cited paperwork and bureaucracy as the primary reason. The many requirements and waiting periods often lead landlords to drop out of the program entirely. Over 50,000 landlords have left the HCV program in the past decade. These barriers make it more burdensome for households to use (and landlords to accept) a voucher than it is to secure a lease on the private market due to time consuming housing inspections, a gluttony of paperwork, and eligibility requirements that can amount to invasion of privacy.” 44 Davis to conduct evaluations, which will study indicators related to housing stability, income, family health, family mental health, and self-sufficiency. The control group includes 160 CalWORKs families with children under the age of six who will receive $100 to complete quarterly surveys ($800 over the course of the pilot). Reported findings show that the number of families who rented or owned their homes increased by 54% after one year (Kagawa & Choe, 2024). They also reflect greater ability to “make ends meet” and movement toward financial independence, e.g., decreased necessity of asking for money or food from friends to help get by (Kagawa & Choe, 2023). Survey data reveal similar sentiments of increased social belonging, neighborhood trust, and community connectedness, as documented in other pilots. More broadly, there are numerous policy discussions related to reimagining the social safety net and addressing pervasive and persistent racial disparities, including within some of its core programs, like TANF. For example, the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality has been working to develop policy solutions to create a more equitable, responsive, and reparative TANF benefits program. Their recommendations include: (1) increasing income eligibility thresholds to expand TANF access to those currently excluded due to low limits, while reducing administrative burdens to simplify application processes, (2) eliminating asset limits to allow families to build savings, and removing the Work Participation Rate and Caseload Reduction Credit to shift the focus to participant success, and (3) banning harmful program policies with racially disparate impacts, including lifting restrictions on immigrant families, abolishing sanctions, eliminating time limits, reducing administrative burdens, suspending drug-related bans, and ending the family cap (Haider et al., 2022). In line with the NWRO’s platform and in recognition that the structure of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program’s current employment requirements do not work for many families, the federal government recently launched a pilot program that will allow up to five states to test a new approach to improving outcomes for families receiving income assistance through TANF (and related state-funded programs). This pilot is intentionally and explicitly experimenting with how to integrate greater agency in TANF implementation and flexibility in state reporting. Notably, the pilot encourages states to partner with people who have lived experience with TANF or lived experience of not being able to access TANF when they needed the support. States can adopt individualized engagement plans that allow clients to set goals for themselves and their families and to determine the steps and resources needed to achieve those goals. If implemented well, these pilots could help demonstrate how to measure states on their effectiveness in improving the outcomes of the families who turn to TANF for assistance rather than focusing only on compliance with rigid work requirements that 45 do not address families’ needs or help them achieve their long-term family and employment goals. 46 THE POWER AND PROMISE OF GUARANTEED INCOME A growing body of research documents the diverse benefits of guaranteed income Researchers around the world have long been studying how guaranteed income promotes economic stability and overall health and well-being. They are evaluating how people are able to reduce debt, pay rent or mortgage on time, build savings, and gain employment as well as how guaranteed income impacts parenting and children’s educational achievement, mental and emotional health, goal-setting, and public services and sectors. Data from more than 165 studies on 56 cash transfer programs in low- to medium-income countries show that cash transfers can reduce poverty, improve school attendance and child health outcomes, and increase economic agency for beneficiaries (Baird et al., 2018; Bastagli et al., 2016). The guaranteed income movement has leveraged these global successes to build a strong case for its relevance in the United States, particularly given stubbornly pervasive disparities in wealth accumulation and distribution and health outcomes. Many pilots include an evaluation component that is rigorous, utilizes mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative analysis), and is often conducted as a scientific randomized controlled trial, with a treatment and control group, such that findings can be used to establish causality and credibly construct a policy platform. A number of municipalities connected through the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) Coalition are using a shared set of research metrics to facilitate transparency, allow comparison and analysis across national pilots, and contribute to data collection on a broader scale.31 The evaluations of MGI-supported pilots are based on a theoretical framework developed by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR), which posits that prolonged episodes of scarcity exacerbate risky financial conditions, reduce cognitive capacity, undermine coping strategies (Mani et. al., 2013; Shah, Mullainathan, & Shafir, 2012), generate negative health and wellbeing outcomes, curtail hope, and psychologically trap individuals in the present (West & Castro, 2023; West, Castro, & Doraiswamy, 2023). This unified framework and common research agenda32 strengthen the 31 In June 2020, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs founded MGI, a coalition of over 100 mayors committed to advancing a federal guaranteed income. Together with the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, MGI established the Center for Guaranteed Income Research to consolidate the key learnings from the pilots taking place in MGI member cities to address knowledge gaps and allow the organization to layer data with anecdotal evidence. As a follow-up, Counties for a Guaranteed Income was founded in February 2023. 32 The research questions posed in each of the MGI RCTs are as follows: (1) How does guaranteed income affect participants’ quality of life, namely: a. Financial well-being b. Psychological distress c. Physical functioning d. Time use e. Parenting practices and child well-being f. Housing security and quality g. Food security; (2) What is the relationship between guaranteed income and participants’ subjective sense of self, namely: a. Agency, hope, future planning, ability to set and meet goals, positive risk-taking b. Community connection and trust (e.g., sense of 47 argument that despite the absence of extensive longitudinal studies on the current spate of pilots, the preponderance of evidence, including on the impact of public benefits, cash transfers in international settings, prior experiments in guaranteed income, and documentation on the Alaska Permanent Fund and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Casino Divide, indicates the validity, persistence, and momentum of guaranteed income as an effective and efficient intervention and equity multiplier. Pilot evaluations show consistently positive outcomes, from improved physical, mental, and emotional health and family relationships to increased financial resilience, better jobs, safer living conditions, and greater access to educational opportunities, for participants and their children.33 These pilots have generated a solid base of evidence that is strengthening the case for us to imagine a bigger, bolder safety net that builds individual and community health and sustains the hope of residents and their communities. Local successes are spurring deepened commitments, conversations, and investment at the state and federal levels. Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard The Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard was created as a partnership between Stanford University’s Basic Income Lab, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research. The dashboard provides public-facing spending data on 8,495 participants and granular information on more than 30 pilots, a ‘Global Map of Basic Income Experiments,’ and participant stories. This interactive tool provides a vital means of researching, documenting, and tracking the implementation of pilots throughout the country. The preponderance of research confirms that most participants are primarily using their payments to pay for basic needs. Given the rising cost of living, stagnant and lagging wages, and entrenched structural inequities that limit economic mobility, this should not be surprising. being invested in, valued, and worthy) c. Perception of relationships with other people; (3) How does guaranteed income affect participants’ income, and through what mechanisms; namely, does GI receipt affect: a. The balance of paid and unpaid work 3 b. Job quality c. Educational attainment and aspirations; (4) What can participants’ experiences teach us about the administration of safety net programs, including guaranteed income and other existing benefits programs, namely: a. Onboarding and pilot experiences b. Experiences with other benefits programs c. Future pilot and permanent GI policy design implications (Kappil, et al., 2023). 33 Importantly, educational impacts span multiple generations; data shows that participants pursue or continue education, and their children achieve better academic outcomes. These two findings are importantly interwoven—Ratcliffe (2015) documented that the educational achievement of one generation ripples through to the next; children of less-educated parents are less likely to achieve important educational milestones than their peers with more highly educated parents. 48 Despite the primacy of meeting basic needs, GI is building people up in other ways—through self-care; educational advancement; and time off from work to attend an interview for a better job, chaperone a child’s school field trip, or volunteer in community. It is providing the gift of time, discernment, and opportunity, allowing people the freedom and flexibility to resist taking the first job that comes along and instead search for and find one better suited to provide stability and fulfillment. Notably, while opponents of guaranteed income have expressed concern that cash transfers will make recipients less likely to work and more likely to consume temptation goods, such as drugs and alcohol, most studies have found neither of these to be true (Akee et al., 2010; Baird, et al., 2018; Burtless 1986; Evans & Popova 2017; Gertler et al., 2012; Salehi-Isfahani et al. 2017; Vera-Cossio 2021; West & Castro, 2023). The following image shows the number of pilots in the United States represented on the Stanford Basic Income Lab’s ‘Global Map of Basic Income Experiments.’ Figure 3. Global Map of Basic Income Experiments, as of July 24, 2024. (Source: Stanford Basic Income Lab). Key findings from pilot evaluations The following key convergent findings are drawn from a range of studies and evaluations conducted on national and international guaranteed income pilots ranging in size and duration. Each of the positive outcomes listed below is backed by a consistent body of evidence that underscores its legitimacy. Most of the cited results reference the most recent spate of pilots, 2018 to the present, but some refer to research on direct cash (e.g., tax credits) and earlier cash 49 transfer programs, particularly those that built the case for the current GI wave’s implementation and traction. Appendix IV provides a helpful list of the many sources and resources documenting the impetus, approaches, need-targeting, and impacts of guaranteed income. The preponderance of evidence suggests that guaranteed income meaningfully and measurably improves the social, economic, and psychological well-being of participants. Economic security and financial well-being: Guaranteed income’s promotion of greater financial stability has positive effects on housing/rent burden, debt accrual and relief, ability to cover emergency expenses, savings accumulation, and mental and emotional well-being (e.g., The American Guaranteed Income Studies: Paterson, New Jersey, Center for Guaranteed Income Research, December 2023).34 In one pilot, the number of participants who could pay all bills on time jumped from 27% to 83% (second-year cohort, Magnolia Mother’s Trust).35 Increasing short-term economic security and cash flow helps families save money over time by enabling them to purchase items in bulk, make repairs, avoid late payment fees, and prevent costly credit card debt. The sustained effects of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) bear mention as well. The fund provides annual dividend payments to Alaska residents ranging from $300 to $2,100 per person. Berman and Reamey (2016) document that since 1982, the payments have lifted 15,000 to 25,000 Alaskans out of poverty each year, and in 2000 alone, the PFD reduced poverty by 40 percent. The researchers estimate that 25% more Alaskans would fall below the poverty line without it. Workforce participation: Pilot payments enable individuals to afford transportation, childcare, education, training, interview clothes, and other expenses related to seeking and maintaining employment. For example, one of the participants in the Denver Basic Income Program shared that “I am able to buy the food I need to have lunch at my job every day...I don’t have to struggle to find the funds for gas or food, and I have new clothes so I don’t have to look like someone who just crawled out of the gutter. I’m able to buy good things like a good razor to 34 This is in line with extensive research on the effect of cash transfers and guaranteed income on poverty reduction and financial security, including the following: the EITC raises millions of people above the poverty line every year; similarly, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) reduces poverty by about 20% (with the number of indigenous Alaskan families below the poverty line reduced by an estimated 25%), and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program reduced the number of families below the poverty line by an estimated 35% from 1995 to 2000 (Meyer, 2010; Berman & Reamey, 2016; Bruckner et al., 2011). 35 Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) was the first pilot to specifically target extremely low-income families headed by a Black female living in affordable housing in the United States, providing them with $1,000 per month, no strings attached, for 12 months. Additionally, each child of a mother in the program receives a $1,000 deposit in a 529 savings account. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, MMT’s first cohort included 20 women and ran from December 2018–November 2019. The second, third, and fourth cohorts have consisted of approximately 100 mothers each. Currently in its fifth cohort, the MMT is now the longest running guaranteed income initiative in the recent GI movement. 50 shave my face” (Brisson et al., 2024). For many participants, guaranteed income increases workforce participation by providing flexibility to find better work situations, e.g., more or predictable hours, higher earnings, promotion opportunities, or flexibility to support family needs. It also permits and encourages people to pursue investments in human capital that expand access to and possibilities in the workforce, like additional schooling or training. Findings from the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) document that pilot participants found full-time employment at more than twice the rate of non-participants; this has been replicated in other pilots, like Denver’s.36 Evidence suggests that guaranteed income affords the ability to take career risks and pursue new ventures. For example, Open Research’s recently-published findings from their three-year pilot found a modest decline in work (1.3 fewer hours/week) but also documented measurable increases in entrepreneurship and active job searching. Across Magnolia Mother’s Trust’s first three cohorts, 42% of participants reported positive shifts in their jobs or careers, and 14 moms started or grew their own business (Moore et al., 2023). It is clear from the data that guaranteed income does not provide a disincentive to work; rather it enables more agency and flexibility that expands career pathways, meets the needs of families and caregivers, and promotes human capital investment. Education: Guaranteed income has been shown to improve educational opportunities, participation, and outcomes for adults and their children. For example, a significant number of mothers in the first cohort in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot went on to complete high school as a result of the program; one mother earned a certificate in business management. Others have pursued higher education or resumed disrupted education as a result of increased economic security and its carryover effect on the ability to pay for childcare, transportation, and other opportunity costs.37 Pilot participants’ children have reported improved school attendance and academic performance, and received fewer disciplinary interventions e.g., as 36 Further evidence has been furnished by other cash transfer programs. For example, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began distributing unconditional cash transfers in 1996 to every individual tribal member via revenue generated from a local casino. Akee et al. (2010) found no statistically significant evidence of any change in employment (full-time or part-time) for tribal members after payments began. Similarly, the Alaska Permanent Fund began disbursing dividend payments to qualifying Alaska residents in 1976 (Alaska Department of Revenue, 2023). Jones and Marinescu (2022) found that dividend payments had no significant impact on full-time employment but increased part-time employment by 1.8 percentage points (17%). Additionally, researchers from the University of Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research found that Alaska Permanent Fund payments boosted winter seasonal employment (Aizenman, 2023). Lastly, researchers studying the Baby’s First Years pilot found no statistically significant impact of receipt of the funds on maternal workforce participation (Sauval, et al., 2024). 37 One of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust’s second cohort stated, “I wouldn’t have furthered my education if it wasn’t for MMT. I bought my laptop and got back to school” (Moore et al., 2023). 51 shown in New Mexico’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Immigrant Families.38 Gabrielle Wedderburn, a participant in the Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) pilot said, “This money has allowed me to stabilize myself. It’s helped me establish an LLC for a Latin dance course I developed and pay for all the startup fees. I’ve even been able to purchase higher education materials and take specialized courses on how to market my business. There was this one business course that cost $2,500—something I would’ve never been able to afford before—but the CRNY funds made it possible” (Cuffie-Peterson & Hand, 2024). Public safety and public sector costs: Pilots and direct cash transfer programs have been shown to decrease recidivism, severity and frequency of incidences of intimate partner violence, and reliance on emergency medical services and housing.39 This prevention-oriented approach has tremendous impacts on downstream consequences and costs. Reductions in recidivism were evidenced in Durham’s Excel pilot; reductions in intimate partner violence were reported in Manitoba, Canada’s Mincome pilot in the 1970s and the city of Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP in 2024; and reduced reliance on emergency medical services and shelter, among other public services, 38 The Income Maintenance Experiments in North Carolina and New Jersey saw positive results on elementary school test scores and persistence rates, respectively (Forget, 2011). In the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Income Maintenance Experiments, children were 20% to 90% more likely to graduate high school, while children in the North Carolina experiment had a 22% increase on test scores (Ruckert et al., 2018). Moreover, research on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program from Akee et al. (2010) found that children from recipient households were 15% more likely to graduate high school by age 19, compared to children from non- recipient households. The impact of the per capita payment was especially pronounced on the lowest-income households; children from these households were recorded to have an extra year of schooling by the age of 21 (Neighly et al., 2022). 39 Evidence of the impact of cash transfers on involvement with the criminal legal system, violence, and victimization is limited but promising. Research on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino dividend program found that an annual $4,000 cash transfer to parents reduced their teenage children’s chances of committing a minor crime by 22% compared to the control group (Akee et al., 2010). Calnitsky and Pons (2021) research on Mincome found a robust negative relationship between the unconditional cash transfer and both violent crime rates and total crime rates, as well as property crime rates. Additionally, a small-scale pilot conducted by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) documented that cash transfers to young men at high risk of violence exposure were associated with improved health behaviors, including reduced prescription medication and marijuana usage and physical fights. While not statistically significant, recipients were also less likely to report carrying a weapon, using an electronic vapor product, and drinking alcohol. In addition, robust research highlights the important role of social welfare programs and public assistance in reducing crime and violence, e.g., emergency financial assistance from Chicago’s Homelessness Prevention Call Center reduces arrest rates for violent crimes by 51%, with the effect lasting for three years and driven by single (as opposed to married) recipients (Palmer et al., 2019). Lastly, it is well-documented that removing access to public benefits such as college financial aid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for previously incarcerated individuals can increase recidivism rates by significant amounts (Lovenheim & Owens, 2014; Yang, 2017; Tuttle, 2019; Deshpande & Mueller-Smith, 2022; Carr & Packham, 2017; Foley, 2011). This research is consistent with the idea that economic factors affect repeated interactions with the criminal legal system and suggests financial security is an important determinant of crime (Holzer et al., 2006; Travis, 2006; Harding et al., 2014; Munyo & Rossi, 2015; Blakeslee & Fishman, 2018). 52 has been reported for pilots running in Denver, Vancouver, and other areas. Akee (2010) found that a $4,000 increase in household income reduced the poorest children’s chances of committing a minor crime by 22 percent. Generational impacts: Extensive research has shown that children’s income as adults is strongly related to parents’ income during their childhood and has noted the racial and ethnic disparities inherent in this pattern (Chetty, 2019; Isaacs, 2007). Nearly half of children born to families with incomes in the bottom 20% will remain in the bottom 20% as adults; less than one in five will climb to the top two quintiles. Additional studies confirm that children growing up in poverty receive less education, earn less as adults, are more likely to receive public assistance, and have lower-quality health and high health costs over their lifetimes (Duncan & Le Menestrel, 2019). Moreover, Pilkauskas & Michelmore (2019) found that for single mothers with young children, the EITC resulted in greater housing stability, reduction in housing cost burdens, and less household crowding. According to the study, a $1,000 increase in the EITC amount would reduce extreme housing cost burdens by about 10%, crowding by 22%, and doubling up by 12%, with smaller increases associated with lesser impacts on housing cost burdens and crowding (Pilkauskas & Michelmore, 2019). Providing parents with a stable supplemental income for a set period of time lays the groundwork for wealth- and opportunity- building that disrupts generational cycles of poverty and promotes greater well-being. It also decreases parental stress and promotes healthier family relationships.40 For example, the evaluation of four pilots in the Southeast (in Atlanta, Birmingham, Louisville, and Shreveport) showed that as parents experienced decreased stress, their sense of agency and confidence increased, which, in turn, positively impacted their children. These improvements were evidenced through their support of children’s academic engagement and early childhood development, greater involvement in enrichment and bonding activities, and increased ability to meet basic needs (Kappil et al., 2023). A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees relayed the transformative potential of the dividend, particularly for young people: “If you’ve lived in a small rural community and never saw anybody leave, never saw anyone with a white-collar job or leading any organization, you always kind of keep your mindset right here,” he says, forming a little circle with his hands in front of his face. “Our kids today? The kids at the high school? They believe the sky’s the limit. It’s really changed the entire mindset of the community these past 20 years” (Lapowsky, 2017). 40 Research shows that cash payments can help parents better support their children in several ways. This includes direct emotional and material support, as well as indirect support, allowing parents to build skills and improve their employment prospects (Fung et al., 2024; Kappil et al., 2023). 53 Housing: Many pilots assess how GI payments affect participants’ rent or mortgage burden (for currently housed participants) or ability to find stable housing (for those who are unhoused). A reduction in housing burden is consistently reported. In pilots that prioritize unhoused individuals, a significant number of participants are able to leverage the GI funds to move into stable housing. For example, Vancouver’s New Leaf Project found that the percentage of days participants experienced homelessness decreased from 77% to 49%, whereas the pilot’s control group experienced an uptick: from 64% to 78 percent (Foundations for Social Change, 2020). The proportion of Denver Basic Income Program participants living in housing they considered to be stable more than doubled, from about 20% to 50% (Brisson, et al., 2024). Several participants in the Magnolia Mothers Trust’s third cohort were able to move out of subsidized housing and even purchase their own home (Springboard to Opportunities, 2021). Health: Guaranteed income has been shown to improve participants’ health across a wide variety of measures, including psychological, social, and emotional well-being; nutritional access; food security; and child birth weight. For example, more mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot were able to prepare three homemade meals a day for their family, and participants in Los Angeles BIG:LEAP experienced lower food insecurity and greater food choice than the control group over the course of the 12-month pilot. In Stockton, researchers found that SEED participants experienced significant improvements in anxiety and depression over the course of the pilot, moving down the scale from likely having a mild mental health disorder to likely mental wellness over the course of the year (West et al., 2021). Also, in the SEED pilot, women were able to afford transport to and from dental and preventative medical appointments they may have otherwise postponed (West, et al., 2021). Similar investments in proactive medical care were seen in the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot, reflected by increases in health insurance, which in turn prevented participants from accruing medical debt, a clear and compelling indication of the two-way street between economic status and health (Springboard to Opportunities, 2021). Quality of life: In addition to the quantifiable effects, pilots benefit participants in numerous ways that align with their interests, circumstances, and ambitions. For example, many participants report spending more time with family and investing in their children’s enrichment. A significant number of Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP’s participants reported that they were able to enroll their children in enrichment activities, such as sports, lessons, and clubs. A participant in the Embrace Mothers pilot (Birmingham, AL) reflected that “[My daughter's] been wanting [dance classes] but I just couldn't afford it. And so now, just not being able to say no as much is really a big thing for me, especially when it comes to my kids, because I want to give them 54 everything. I just - I couldn't. And I still can't give them everything, but I can give them a little bit more” (Kappil et al., 2023). Others who benefit from guaranteed income can pursue creative hobbies, spend more time with family, and volunteer in their communities. An overarching theme of participants’ experiences is feeling more satisfied, more in choice around how they spend their time and contribute to their families and communities, and more hopeful about their futures. In St. Paul’s People’s Prosperity Pilot, the percentage of people reporting feelings of high hope progressively increased from 15% to 21% and sustained at 22% after six months post-pilot. This finding has been replicated across other pilots. While these feelings of satisfaction, hope, and empowerment may be difficult to quantify, they are qualitatively valid and central to the lives of those who receive a guaranteed income and the people who depend on them. In the words of Venettia, a participant in Gainesville’s Just Income pilot, “Hope goes a long way for people accustomed to hopelessness. Just believe in me a little bit and let me show you what I’m all about” (Scott, 2024).41 Social belonging and civic engagement: BIG:LEAP’s findings demonstrate that when government invests in impacted communities, and when residents feel invested in, this ripples outward to affect relationships with neighbors and overall sense of place and purpose. Across the study period, BIG:LEAP participants reported an increasing trend of engaging positively with their neighbors. Consistent with this finding, participants were significantly less likely to perceive safety issues than the control group at six months and 18 months, even though participants were significantly more likely to worry about safety at the baseline. CoCo Gi Big’s evaluation report indicated that 52% of the pilot’s survey respondents relayed that they had been able to participate in more community activities than before the pilot’s launch. One of the participants shared, “I’ve been able to go to community events. Go to city council meetings and other meetings that I normally couldn't afford to attend in person” (Lowery, 2024). 41 This sentiment is echoed across many pilots, including one MMT participant, who said, “I’m not as scared of my future, really, because there will be bad times, but it’s not going to stay [that way]. I’m more hopeful about things changing because I know that they're not going to always be bad” (Moore et al., 2023). 55 GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA Guaranteed income in Contra Costa County The growing GI movement has inspired several pilots in Contra Costa County. These smaller demonstration programs are bolstering our county’s safety net and lifting up community members. But there is an urgent need for more residents to benefit from this type of direct, flexible, and stable financial support. Over the past few years, Contra Costa residents have spoken up consistently in various forums about the rising costs of living and the increasing challenges of making ends meet. Many residents are living on the edge of an emergency, without a sufficient buffer to insulate them in times of unexpected crisis, let alone invest in their futures. As the Guaranteed Income Working Group community forums and focus groups revealed, Contra Costa residents are increasingly worried about their financial futures and their children’s ability to build a stable future in their hometowns. This heightened financial precarity introduces tremendous levels of stress and inhibits not just meeting basic needs in the present but planning for the future. No one should be forced to forgo one basic need (such as putting food on the table) to meet another need (such as buying their children medicine or staying safely housed), and yet that is the lived reality of many of Contra Costa’s residents. A county-funded guaranteed income program will strengthen and expand our local safety net by amplifying and supplementing existing services and benefits. It will also advance and deepen the County’s commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community. The stabilizing effects of guaranteed income have evidentially produced immediate benefits that lead to foundational long-term gains, such as education and employment advancement, reduced housing insecurity and justice involvement, improved health, and increased asset-building. The proposed $5.75 million investment in Measure X funds for guaranteed income in Contra Costa will support approximately 250 households (comprising up to 1,000 individuals) with a payment of $1,000/month for 18 months. This payment amount and duration will afford participating residents an opportunity to create a financial floor that helps them and their families meet present needs while they plan for a better future. The ripple effect of this support will impact the circumstances and trajectories of far more than those 250 households. These investments have the capacity to transform the futures of their children and grandchildren, protect their elders from harm, strengthen the fabric of their communities, and, cumulatively, build a more resilient, intergenerationally thriving, and 56 inclusive county. It also offers a boon to local businesses; for pilots whose participant expenditures have been tracked, a large share of the guaranteed income dollars is funneling into and feeding the local economy.42 The data shows that investing in people inspires hope, trust, and ambition, allowing them to flourish and be present in new and positive ways that lift up those around them. We see this concretely in GI’s effect on children’s educational outcomes and enrichment opportunities and in participants’ use of the additional income to provide mutual aid and launch social entrepreneurship ventures. When people are economically stable, they are better positioned and more likely to contribute to the community in positive and meaningful ways. Political participation increases, civic and academic engagement improve, and charitable activities increase (Weeks, 2013). Given California’s implementation of a statewide pilot and the Legislature’s endorsement of guaranteed income as a strategy to address economic and social vulnerability, Contra Costa County has a unique and timely opportunity to influence state policy discussions and decision- making. This means that the investment of County funds will have a tangible, far-reaching, and lasting impact locally while simultaneously helping to build the evidentiary and advocacy basis for further expansion and scaling. This prospect entails shifting from a scarcity lens that focuses on the limited number of residents who can be supported through a $5.75 million investment, to regarding this pilot as a platform to institutionalize policy and build support for an abundance agenda, where everyone has access to ample resources and opportunities to build healthy futures and families. In this framework, guaranteed income is a critical strategy to instantiate and institutionalize a more equitable and inclusive vision of social welfare and intergenerational thriving. The recommended plan for the County to fund guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa comes at an auspicious time: • In January 2024, Supervisor Federal Glover, current Chair of the Board, stated his commitment to focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access during his final year of Board service. 42 Additional Contra Costa residents stand to benefit from the pilot evaluation, which will demonstrate how a targeted policy can impact multiple dimensions, from family well-being to social and economic inclusion. This may spur further pilots, novel initiatives, and/or improvements to existing public benefits programs that would support even more residents to thrive. 57 • The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice is focused on aligning departmental goals and priorities to address community needs through the lens of economic and racial equity to achieve better outcomes for those most harmed by and vulnerable to systemic injustices in our county. It strives to create a more cohesive county ecosystem that is grounded in and responsive to the proximate experiences, priorities, and needs of its residents most burdened by racial inequity and social and economic marginalization. Notably, respondents to the countywide survey implemented by the ORESJ Core Committee to launch the office cited experience of extensive systemic harms by departments within the county’s governance structure, including lack of access or resources related to service provision, racial discrimination, physical and emotional harms, and inadequate or poor treatment from staff. Black and immigrant communities experienced disparate harm from the highest number of county agencies (Core Committee of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, 2022).43 • For the past three years, the Measure X Community Advisory Board has consistently recommended that the Board of Supervisors invest Measure X funds in guaranteed income pilots, including in the most recent round of recommendations announced at the 2024–25 County budget hearing in April 2024. They noted that the Measure X ballot language states that the goal of the sales tax measure is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers; emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.” The blueprint outlined in this 43 California has led the country in implementing a more intentional, upstream focus on socioeconomic conditions and promoting more equitable access to assets and opportunities in education, employment, housing, health- promoting environments, and wealth creation. The statewide GI pilot represents one such program, as does the historic creation of a Reparations Task Force and recent passage of important foundational bills to advance its implementation. On September 26, 2024, Governor Newsom issued a formal apology for California’s role in the perpetuation of slavery and its legacy, marking an important recognition of the throughline between state-level policy and the disparate and disproportionate outcomes related to housing and homeownership, education, the criminal legal system, and access to economic mobility and asset-building that continue to afflict Black residents. Newsom stated, “As we confront the lasting legacy of slavery, I’m profoundly grateful for the efforts put forward by Chair Wilson and the members of the California Legislative Black Caucus. The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities. Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognizing the grave injustices of the past – and making amends for the harms caused.” The issuance of this statement sets the agenda, tone, and momentum for localities to advance the work of repair. It also dovetails with the systems-level focus of guaranteed income, i.e., pursuing policy pathways that intentionally address systemic harms, barriers, and accountability. The interconnections of racial and economic justice are part of the origin story of the modern guaranteed income movement and have directly inspired the most recent wave of pilots. Achieving racial equity and addressing race-related disparities and harms across numerous domains is often an explicit goal of many of these pilots. 58 report, inclusive of proposed priority populations and other design parameters, would create a guaranteed income program that fulfills all three of these bolded goals. The Measure X Community Advisory Board’s vision statement sets a goal that “Contra Costa County will have the necessary funds to invest in and sustain a robust system of care and the social and public services necessary to support a vibrant community and ensure that all county residents have equitable opportunities to thrive.” There are currently four guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa in various phases: three in implementation and one recently concluded. Several other pilots are being planned, including ones by First 5 Contra Costa, Comment Studio, and others. The following chart provides high-level information on the four current GI pilots being implemented in Contra Costa. Contra Costa pilots Pilot name, organization, status Population pilot focus Amount and duration Notes California Abundant Birth Project, Contra Costa County expansion site (implementing) Women who are: • 8-27 weeks pregnant • Have household income below $132,360 • Identify with one or more of the following risk factors for preterm birth: (1) Are Black or African American (2) Had a previous preterm birth (3) Have preexisting hypertension (4) Have preexisting diabetes (5) Have sickle cell anemia $1,000/month for 12 months Expansion pilot funded through statewide GI CDSS funds (originally based in San Francisco; eligibility parameters have slightly shifted for expansion sites). Notably, Contra Costa had the highest number of applicants in its first-round drawing of any county site. CoCo Go Big Comment Studio (completed) 20 Antioch adult residents & 10 Antioch former foster youth Adults received $400/month for 6 months; Youth received $200/month for 6 months Resident-led and resident- designed pilot 59 Pilot name, organization, status Population pilot focus Amount and duration Notes ELEVATE Concord Monument Impact (implementing) 120 low-income families $2,500 up-front stabilization payment + $500/month for 12 months City of Concord allocated $1.5 million in ARPA funds to seed this pilot RYSE (implementing) Youth and young adults (YYA) ages 16-26 experiencing a crisis that threatens their housing stability. Intent is to provide direct cash to stabilize their housing situation and prevent them from experiencing homelessness. 100 YYA throughout the county will be supported with varying amounts, based on a budgeting plan developed with support from staff. The Direct Cash Transfer as Prevention (DCT-P) Pilot is based on a highly successful project, implemented by A Way Home Washington, called the Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund. Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot Comment Studio’s CoCo Go Big pilot served 20 adults and 10 former foster youth. Demographic information included the following: • Participant race/ethnicity: 57% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 10% white, 7% multiple races/ethnicities, 3% Asian or Asian American • $21,214 average annual income • 57% of participants pay more than 30% of their income on rent • 37% lost their jobs during the pandemic Asked what they wanted to get out of the GI program, many participants mentioned greater stability, paying off debt, growth and learning opportunities, and being able to spend more time with family. One participant hoped “To be able to feel more comfortable at school, enough to pay some of the tuition and expenses required like food and materials” (Lowery, 2024). 60 Surveys conducted at baseline, midpoint, and exit showed that: • The top three most common expenditures of GI funds by participants included food (76%), utilities (67%), and gas/fuel/oil (52%). • The percentage of respondents who indicated they have always been able to pay their bills on time increased from 14% at baseline to 35% at exit. • The percentage of respondents who indicated they never had to use emergency lending services or borrow money in the past six months increased from 14% at baseline to 35% at exit. • The percentage of respondents with student loan debt decreased from 24% to 14%. • The percentage of respondents with automotive loan debt decreased from 29% to 19%. • The percentage of respondents with past-due utility bills decreased from 52% to 29%. • There was an increase in the percentage of respondents from baseline to exit who indicated they have always been able to go to a doctor when in need of medical care. • The percentage of respondents who indicated they were employed full-time increased from 19% at baseline to 24% at exit. • 62% of survey respondents had an increase in their Total Hope Score from baseline to exit, and 57% had an increase in their Total Agency Score. When asked what guaranteed income had made possible for them, participants shared the following sentiments: • “The GI program saved me in so many ways. It helped me save up money to be able to flee a horrible relationship.” • “Right now, I have money saved up. If there happens to be an emergency, then I’m not going to panic or just not have any solutions.” • “A lot of times it isn't just about money, it's about quality of life and your emotions and your stress level. Having enough money can take away those stressors and help with your emotions.” 61 • Juan shared his story about struggling to find employment due to lack of opportunities and how the guaranteed income pilot has helped him by being able to afford public transportation to job interviews, job fairs, and meeting with recruiters. Monument Impact’s ELEVATE Concord pilot The following demographic information sheds insight on ELEVATE Concord’s participant population: • 120 participants, 258 children under the age of 18 • Average age: 35 • 96% female • 90% Latino/Hispanic • Education: 53% have less than a high school degree; 35% are high school graduates; and 12% have some university/college education • 46% rent rooms in someone else’s home • 73% live in the 94520 zip code • Median income: $21,444 ELEVATE Concord's evaluation is being conducted by Dr. Rosa Maria Sternberg, an adjunct professor at UCSF and the creator of Monument Impact’s mental health program, Mentes Positivas en Acción. The evaluation will be conducted over two years to capture experiences during the pilot and one year post-pilot. Quarterly surveys are sent to participants to learn more about their housing, finances, employment, education, health care, family time, and community experience, as well as their stress and anxiety levels. Additionally, a cohort of 12 storytellers were interviewed to capture qualitative data at the pilot’s start and will be interviewed again at the end. Second quarter surveys conducted In June 2024 revealed that: • ELEVATE continues to help participants with paying rent and avoiding eviction (0% reported being evicted in comparison to 14% in the first quarter) 62 • Fewer participants reported moving due to rent increases or lease ending; 20% reported moving due to bad conditions • Paying bills (58.2%) and buying food/groceries (75%) continue to be the top spending categories for GI payments • More participants reported having a job (75.5%) • More participants reported ELEVATE helping them pay off debt (25.5%) • A greater number of participants reported having more time to participate in family activities (41.8%) • More participants reported ELEVATE helping them with learning a new skill (34%) or going back to school (16.3%) • More participants reported ELEVATE is helping them pay medical bills and get health insurance. Note: This is likely due to Monument’s wraparound services, as their healthy communities team started a program to enroll people in in Medi-Cal. • An increased number of participants took part in Monument’s mental health program Mentes Positivas en Acción (MPA) and their Day Labor program • Participants reported less stress Investing in publicly-funded pilots will bring Contra Costa into alignment with peer counties, such as those listed below, that have similar levels of income inequality, poverty, and racial equity issues and have committed to addressing them through guaranteed income programs. Sampling of publicly-funded pilots in California Pilot Population Amount/Duration Notes Alameda County 90 former foster youth $1,000/month for 24 months $2.8M allocation from social services budget. Pilot designed by former foster youth City of Los Angeles BIG:LEAP 3,202 residents, who were required to be: 18 years or older with at least one dependent child younger than 18 or a student younger than 24, or pregnant and $1,000/month for 12 months BIG:LEAP was funded through the American Rescue Plan, a reappropriation from the city’s police budget, and additional investments from local council districts. 63 Pilot Population Amount/Duration Notes have an income at or below the federal poverty level. Elevate Mountain View 166 extremely low-income residents $500/month for 24 months Funded with American Rescue Plan Act dollars Los Angeles County Breathe 1,000 residents + 200 former foster youth + 2,000 additional former foster youth $1,000/month for 36 months More than 180,000 residents applied, including 95,000 on the first day applications opened. The Board of Supervisors has twice expanded the initial pilot (reflected in the Population column by “+”), the most recent of which was authorized in August 2024. RISE UP Alameda (City) 150 households $1,000/month for 24 months ARPA funds San Diego County Family Income for Empowerment 485 families $500/month for 24 months Partnership between Jewish Family Service and San Diego County Health & Human Services San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (GIFT) 55 economically marginalized transgender individuals $1,200/month for 18 months Partnership between San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector, Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development, Office of Transgender Initiatives, Lyon- Martin Community Health Services, and the Transgender District San Mateo County 70 current and former foster youth, ages 18 to 22 $1,000/month for 18 months Total budget of $2.032 million, supported by Measure K, pooled funding for youth-focused services managed by County Human Services Agency, and a $100,000 contribution from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Santa Clara County GBI for the reentry population 100+ justice-impacted individuals, including transition age youth $1,200/month for 24 months $4 million allocation includes: • $2 million AB 109 • $2 million ARPA Note: County CEO administers three other pilots with public funds (relevant information included in later sections of the report). Sonoma County Pathway to Income Equity 305 families with very young children $500/month for 24 months ARPA funds (County-City funded) 64 Notes • Publicly-funded pilots in California have also launched in Coachella, El Monte, Long Beach, Pomona, Sacramento, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and other sites. • Nationally, there are at least 25 additional pilots that are 100% publicly funded. • If we include pilots drawing from a hybrid of public and private funding, the total number of pilots is significantly higher. For a list of pilots that have run or are currently being implemented in California, see Appendix II. 65 WHY DOES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NEED GUARANTEED INCOME? Income inequality is a racial equity issue The state of California, and the Bay Area in particular, has been an engine of economic productivity and mobility, yet that success has not included or accommodated all residents, both historically and in the present day. Earning gaps data chart the trajectory of income inequality that defines the region, e.g., in 2020, median earnings for Latinos in the nine-county Bay Area were $45,500 as compared to $94,000 for whites (Bay Area Equity Atlas, 2020).44 Our responsibility to ensuring a region that people of all incomes and backgrounds can call home requires bold and equity-driven policies and strategies that recognize the burdens and barriers too many of our residents face—not just to pursuing their dreams but to meeting even their most basic needs.45 Aside from wealth accrued through earned income, asset acquisition, especially through homeownership, serves as a bedrock for future and generational economic security. In this context, it is notable that there is nearly a 30-point gap between Black and white household ownership rates: 75% to 45% nationally, and 63% to 36% in California (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2022).46 Black rates of homeownership peaked just before the subprime mortgage 44 In their paper on strategies to increase opportunity and mobility in the United States, Ellwood and Patel state, “Even in places with comparatively greater economic opportunity, low- income families, including immigrant families, are isolated in desperate situations. When the Partnership visited with predominantly Mexican immigrant families in the Mayfair neighborhood in east San Jose, they shared with us that renting a couch to sleep on can cost $600 a month; renting a garage for a family to live in can cost $1,000 a month. These families live within 30 minutes of some of the biggest technology companies in the world. Yet one woman we spoke with asked us in Spanish, ‘What is this ‘Silicon Valley’ you keep talking about?’—highlighting the economic and cultural divides in the region.” Ellwood & Patel (2018). 45 Economy et al. (2024) posit that “The lack of affordability can also create displacement pressures, causing some households to move involuntarily. As of February 2024, 37 percent of Bay Area renters felt pressured to move, and 19 percent reported moving involuntarily, for reasons that included the landlord raising rent or refusing to make repairs. Research has also shown that lower-income households are increasingly feeling pushed out of the region’s expensive coastal markets. For example, 40 percent of households who left the Bay Area between 2010 and 2016 had incomes below $50,000—in contrast, only 10 percent of those who left earned more than $200,000. Additionally, those moving from the Bay Area were disproportionately Black and Hispanic/Latine, raising concerns about how the housing crisis is affecting communities of color. evictions over time 2021-2023.” 46 Rothstein (2017) has documented the extensive private and governmental forces that have inhibited homeownership and affordable housing for many Black families. In the public sector, between 1934 and 1962, the Federal Housing Authority financed mortgages and built affordable, high-quality public housing almost exclusively for white families (Schweitzer, 2020). The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944—the G.I. bill—provided many benefits for 66 crisis, and have not recovered, whereas white homeownership has soared to record levels in recent years, despite the affordable housing crisis. The following graphic shows the Bay Area’s significant racial and ethnic disparities in homeownership.47 Figure 4. Home Ownership by Race and Hispanic/Latine Origin. Retrieved from Economy, et al., 2024. (Source: American Community Survey 1-year estimates from the United States Census Bureau accessed through IPUMS USA, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org.) Note: Group quarters were excluded. Hispanic and other racial categories are mutually exclusive. Programs such as guaranteed income ask us to prioritize equitable wealth-building and inclusive economic prosperity in order to create a society that is welcoming, abundant, and safe for everyone. Income inequality has increased since the start of the pandemic New data released September 10, 2024, shows that California’s poverty rate increased to 18.9% in 2023, up from 16.4% in 2022 and 11.0% in 2021, according to the Census Bureau’s veterans, including loans to purchase a home, business, or farm. Research shows that most of the approximately 1.2 million Black war veterans were denied the same benefits that white veterans received (Brown, 2021). Zoning practices, “urban renewal” policies, and discrimination within the home loan and banking industry have layered upon these foundational disadvantages. 47 “NH” refers to “non-Hispanic” in the chart. 67 Supplemental Poverty Measure. The state’s poverty rate was particularly high among Black and Latino Californians, and California continued to have the highest poverty rate of the 50 states.48 The chart below tracks the distribution of poverty across different population groups. Figure 5. California Poverty Rates Under the Supplemental Poverty Measure, 2022 to 2023. (Source: “California’s Poverty Rate Soars to Alarmingly High Levels in 2023,” California Budget & Policy Center, 2024). The 2023 figure starkly reveals the effect of expired pandemic reliefs and protections that have left many people and families struggling to hold their ground; to wit, the 2023 poverty rate is higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 16.6% in 2019. It is also notable that inflation-adjusted hourly wages for low-wage workers also decreased in California. 48 These racial disparities are persistent. For example, even after controlling for age, tenure, educational attainment, employment status, household composition, and disability status—all factors that can influence a household’s income—Black residents in the Bay Area are 1.9 times more likely to be represented among extremely low-income households, while American Indian/Alaska Native residents are 1.9 times more likely (Reid, 2021). 68 The gap between high and low incomes is both immense and escalating. In 2022, families at the top of the income distribution—the 90th percentile—earned 10 times more than families at the 10th percentile: $305,000 vs. $29,000, respectively (Public Policy Institute of California, April 2024). In 2023, the average income of the top 1% of Californians was 14 times the $89,300 median California household income and 67 times the average income for the bottom 20% of Californians, which stood at a woefully inadequate level of $18,170 (California Budget & Policy Center, 2024). Families with incomes in the bottom quarter of California’s income distribution either fall below or are at risk of falling below the amount required to meet basic needs (about $40,000 per year for a family of four). Poverty would be higher without safety net programs, but it is pervasive even with them. Residents throughout Contra Costa County struggle with housing and living costs Most Bay Area households are affected in some way by the region’s ongoing affordability crisis: housing costs are increasing faster than incomes, nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, and rates of homelessness continue to rise. The California Housing Partnership’s 2024 Affordable Housing Needs Report relays the scope and severity of the regional housing affordability crisis on Contra Costa residents. According to the report, as of 2023, 30,812 low-income renter households in Contra Costa County do not have access to an affordable home. Seventy-two percent of extremely low-income (ELI) households are paying more than half of their income on housing costs, compared to 1% of moderate-income households. Renters in Contra Costa County need to earn $43.63 per hour—2.5 times the City of Richmond minimum wage—to afford the average monthly asking rent of $2,269. Asking rents increased by 1.4% between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2023. Contra Costa County’s deep systemic inequities compromise the economic and housing stability of tens of thousands of families in our communities—with the greatest impacts felt by extremely low-income households and people of color.49 According to the Bay Area Equity 49 In their report on the housing needs of low-income households in the Bay Area, Economy, et al. (2024) state that “From 2012 through 2022, the top 1 percent’s median income has grown by 87 percent—from $461,000 to $863,000. In contrast, the bottom 10 percent’s income has grown by only 27 percent, from $6,200 to $7,900. This widening income gap has direct implications for housing affordability: in the context of limited supply, higher-income households can push up rents of existing units. It also contributes to rising Area Median Incomes (AMIs), with significant implications for affordable housing policies and who they benefit. In 2023, the typical Bay Area rent was over $3,000, up from $2,360 in 2015…Of the Bay Area’s 1.2 million renter households, 57 percent have incomes lower than 80 percent of AMI. 69 Atlas, between 2000 and 2020, Contra Costa County’s median rent increased by 42%, while the median household income for renters increased by just 11 percent. During this time, the share of rent-burdened households grew by 9 percentage points (41% to 50%). A majority of renter households of color (55%) in Contra Costa County are rent burdened, compared to 46% of white renter households. Black renters are particularly impacted—nearly two-thirds (64%) of Black renter households are rent burdened. Additionally, rent burden disproportionately impacts younger and older residents of Contra Costa County: 56% of children in the county live in a rent-burdened home, as do 58% of seniors. Critically, rent burden is a countywide issue: 43% of renter households in Orinda are rent burdened, and 41% of those in Danville (Bay Area Equity Atlas analysis of American Community Survey data from IPUMS USA and the Census Bureau, 2024). This staggering degree of rent burden is coupled with extreme levels of rent debt.50 Nationally, 67% of households behind on rent are composed of people of color, 78% are low income, and 50% are households with children (National Equity Atlas, 2024). In California, the estimated total rent debt is $1,705,500,000; 646,000 households are behind on rent, with 833,000 children living in those households (National Equity Atlas, Rent Debt Dashboard, 2024). Of these renters, 82% are people of color, 86% are low income, and 60% are households with children. Combined, rent burden and debt equate with unsustainable housing situations and chronic precarity. As of February 2024, 67,000 Bay Area households were behind on rent by an average of 2.6 months, for a total of nearly $460 million. The majority of these renters were low-income households (94%) and/or people of color (90%) (Economy, et al., 2024). Notably, as of July 2023, Contra Costa had the second highest eviction filing rate in the Bay Area and the seventh highest per capita rate in the state, a staggering indicator of our county’s widespread and high level of housing insecurity (Hosseini, 2024). High housing cost burdens increase the risk of housing instability and eviction. Research has shown that evictions—which disproportionately impact Black and women renters—have profound negative impacts on health, housing stability, and employment (Hoke & Boen, 2021). In Contra Costa County, working full-time does not guarantee financial security And almost 40 percent of renters—more than 470,000 households—have incomes below 50 percent of AMI.” 50 Rent debt can accrue from prolonged rent burden, or as a collateral consequence of an incidental shock, like illness or job loss. Many of the most rent-burdened and rent-debt-ridden households were disproportionately housing insecure before the pandemic; escalating costs of living since then have magnified these societal disparities and their affliction on individual residents’ lives and futures. 70 In their report “Shedding Light on Bay Area Poverty” (2023), the Tipping Point Community documented that most people who are poor in the Bay Area are employed and derive minimal support from government programs. In fact, half of Bay Area residents in poverty have one or more working-age adults in their family who is employed full-time for the entire year. In addition, 10.4% of those in poverty have adults who work full-time for part of the year, and 19.2% have adults who work part-time. In other words, a job, even a full-time one, does not guarantee economic security in this region. Hard work does not necessarily equate with financial stability.51 To reverse these trends; upend entrenched patterns of structural racism, systemic discrimination, and inherent societal disadvantage; and avoid the negative outcomes that accrue with them, it is increasingly clear that more coordinated, targeted, and prevention- oriented responses are needed. As of 2023, 26% of Contra Costa households fall below United Way’s Real Cost Measure (RCM); this figure rises to 45% for Latino and African American households.52 Notably, 97% of these households have at least one working adult. A family of four (2 adults, 1 infant, 1 school-aged child) would need to hold more than three full time, minimum-wage jobs to achieve economic security.53 Deepening inequality and wealth disparities paint a stark picture of two different Contra Costa Counties, where some residents keep prospering and others never stop struggling. Although Contra Costa has a higher median income compared with other Bay Area counties, its deep disparities in health, wealth, justice, education, jobs, and housing cut deeply across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines, as documented in, e.g., Bay Area Equity Atlas, Contra Costa County FY 24–25 budget hearings Health Department and Employment and Human Services Department presentations, Contra Costa County 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, Contra Costa County Continuum of Care 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports, and the California School Dashboard for specific Contra Costa County school districts (see Appendix I for documentation and links). 51 Reid (2021) documents that “Since the Great Recession, the [Bay Area] region has experienced significant job growth, yet very few of these employment opportunities are among middle-wage occupations, which could provide workers with living wages. Instead, job growth has been concentrated in high- and low-wage jobs. The development of this ‘hourglass economy’ means that the region will continue to struggle with a high share of low- wage workers who cannot support their families even if they work full-time.” Addressing these challenging structural constraints demands a broad set of cross-sector interventions. Reid states that “The most immediate need is to re-imagine and strengthen the social safety net.” 52 The Real Cost Measure estimates the amount of income required to meet basic needs including the costs of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and taxes. Unlike the official poverty measure which is primarily calculated based on the cost of food adjusted for inflation annually, the Real Cost Measure takes into account geographical differences in the cost of living throughout California. 53 This calculation is based on $13.00/hour, 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year. 71 Economic insecurity certainly affects people in all regions of Contra Costa. More than one-third of local workers do not make enough to afford their basic needs.54 However, that figure increases to 50% for Black workers and 63% for Latino workers (Bay Area Equity Atlas, 2021).55 Our childcare providers, hospital aides, office cleaners, school bus drivers, and other workers provide the essential services that make our county run, yet they cannot afford to meet their own essential needs. Too many families are one financial shock away from falling behind on rent and becoming homeless, whether from loss of employment or an unexpected hospital visit.56 54 It is notable that the costs of basic needs, like housing, food, utilities, and gas, have risen tremendously in the region and is increasing faster than the cost of non-essential goods. Recent wage gains for lower-wage jobs cannot make up for over a decade of stagnating wages. Moreover, higher hourly wages do not always translate into higher take-home pay every month, given the difficulty of finding full-time employment. (United for ALICE, 2024). 55 These figures are taken from datasets compiled by the Center for Women’s Welfare at the University of Washington; The Self-Sufficiency Standard for California 2021; and IPUMS USA. The Bay Area Equity Atlas (2024) states that, “A worker earning enough to meet their basic needs is defined as an individual earning at least half of the Self-Sufficiency Standard for a household of two adults, one school-age child, and one preschool-age child in the county where they reside. This family type was chosen based on the assumption that two full-time workers would be able to support a family of two adults and two kids (regardless of current family composition) in an equitable economy.” 56 Nationally, almost 70% of families with incomes below the Federal Poverty Line reported experiencing a material hardship in 2018; of these families, 61% experienced a financial shock in that same year (Urban Institute, 2018). The Bay Area’s high cost of living exacerbates the baseline struggle of many residents and heightens their exposure to a life-altering shock. The recent statewide survey on homelessness revealed the degree to which this context precipitated their housing crisis (Kushel, M., & University of California, San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, 2023). 72 Figure 6. Income Gap for Bay Area Single-Parent Household with Two Children. (Source: “Big Moves for Housing and Economic Security,” ALL HOME Regional Impact Council, 2024). As Figure 6 shows, even if a single parent is working full-time and receiving all the public benefits for which they’re eligible, they often still don’t have enough resources to live above the California Poverty Measure (CPM) threshold.57 Guaranteed income invites us to take a hard look at the obstacles people face to pursuing their dreams and offers a tangible path to help overcome them. In the Bay Area, 43.5% of Latino and 41.9% of Black residents are living in or near poverty—more than double the rate (15.8%) for white residents (Tipping Point Community, 2024). This creates a wealth chasm; calling it a wealth “gap” does not do justice to the extent of damage it has wrought and continues to inflict on Black and brown communities.58 Poverty produces its own multiplier of harms and intersects with structural racism, over- policing, underfunded public schools, housing instability, gender inequity, and labor exploitation.59 It creates its own economy with exploitative rents, banking fees, unfair labor practices, predatory debt accrual, and more. It manufactures and reproduces social inequalities, individual trauma, and generational harms. Looking soberly and purposefully at 57 The CPM is a state-specific index of poverty, modeled on the Census Bureau's Supplemental Poverty Measure, that improves upon traditional poverty measures by accounting for necessary expenditures like child care and out- of-pocket health costs; adjusting for geographic differences in housing costs; and including tax credits, food assistance, and other non-cash benefits in the resources available to help families meet basic needs. 58 These economic disparities and harms are inextricably interwoven with other vulnerabilities, particularly housing burden and precarity. As a December 2021 report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley documented, “In a region where the average household income is approaching $140,000 (and the top 10 percent earn more than $290,000), approximately 457,000 households were considered extremely low-income (ELI) in 2019, trying to make ends meet on an average of $17,800 a year. These ELI households—who are more likely to include Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Asian individuals—are at significant risk of housing instability. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 51 percent of ELI households in the Bay Area were precariously housed, meaning that they received no housing assistance or did not own their home outright, and were paying more than 30 percent of their income toward rental or mortgage costs. These at-risk households include over 575,000 people—including 174,000 children—which is more than 10 times the number of people currently receiving assistance through the region’s network of homeless service providers.” (Reid, 2021). Although not all ELI households are at risk of homelessness, the data reveal a number of factors that make these households particularly vulnerable to housing insecurity and more likely to experience barriers to economic security and mobility, e.g., the presence of individuals with a self-reported disability, lower educational attainment, etc. 59 Financial security during childhood decreases risk factors for varied systems involvement. For example, a new body of research compiled by Chapin Hall, a research and policy center that focuses on child welfare and family well-being at the University of Chicago, finds that material hardship increases the risk for child welfare involvement due to neglect and abuse. They document that when families are given cash assistance, their risk for child welfare involvement is reduced (Anderson, Grewal-Kök, Cusick, Weiner, & Thomas (2023). 73 these lineages and interconnections requires that we recognize and rectify how past transgressions play out in present harms, pervasive injustices, and ongoing inequities. Contra Costa’s widespread poverty, financial strain, and concentrated racialized resource disparities are set within a region with an exorbitant cost of living and many high-income earners who compete for limited housing stock. These characteristics mirror those in a majority of other communities where guaranteed income has been successful in shifting policy discussions, transforming community members’ lives, and rewriting stories of trust, agency, deservedness, and dignity. 74 GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT DESIGN Design elements All guaranteed income pilots share a common commitment to prevention, harm reduction, equity, and addressing the disproportionate impacts of racism, economic vulnerability, and social marginalization. However, no two pilots are identical; each is designed to respond to local needs. Guaranteed income pilots vary in priority population, disbursement amount, duration, total budget, evaluation type, and administrative costs. Guaranteed income is both basic and nuanced—availing flexibility and variability in different communities. Yet, while all pilots are unique—operating at different scales, on different timelines, with different priority populations, and offering different levels of optional wrap- around services—they all share key design elements. These include: • Program scale and scope (participant number and eligibility criteria) • Program duration • Payment amount • Funding sources • Participant outreach, recruitment, and engagement • Interaction with existing benefits programs • Program administration • Additional supports and services for pilot participants • Evaluation Baseline goals and values The recommendations for Contra Costa’s pilot design, goals, and intended outcomes utilize a targeted universalism lens—i.e., honoring that we all deserve abundant resources to help us lead healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous lives, but recognizing that we are all situated differently with regard to the opportunities to secure these resources. This conceptual and pragmatic 75 framework uplifts shared values and aspirations and encourages us to actualize their universal attainment through strategic, equity-centered investments.60 Implementation of a publicly-funded guaranteed income program in our county is built upon the following universal goal: All Contra Costa residents should have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. As documented in the previous section and throughout this report, too many of our residents are struggling to get by, lacking sufficient and flexible financial resources to sustain themselves and their families and thereby being forced to make difficult choices to prioritize basic needs and navigate scarcity. This problem warrants a targeted response. Guaranteed income is a promising policy pathway for local governments to directly support and invest equitably in their residents so they can tap into more resources and opportunities. This pathway reflects the model of mobility uplifted by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty, in which agency, sense of belonging, and economic success are interwoven. While this universal goal is ambitious, and cannot be fully achieved through a small-scale pilot, designing specific implementation strategies in its service moves us closer to universal realization.61 These commitments also embed an infrastructure of care and recognition of shared humanity into public policymaking and funding decisions, paving the way for transformative changes that fortify our county’s collective well-being and affirm its diversity. As Veronica, who participated in Cambridge’s RISE pilot said, “A step up for everybody is a beautiful thing…Some people already have plenty of steps up already, but a step up for those that really need it, that would be a really beautiful thing.” Targeted investments in those who have less access to opportunity and stability build shared prosperity and yield universal gains that lift up families, schools, and communities. Veronica’s statement aligns with the goals of 60 powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) specify that “Targeted universalism is based on exploring the gaps that exist between individuals, groups, and places that can benefit from a policy or program and the aspiration- establishing goal. Targeted universalism policy formulations do more than close or bridge such gaps, but ultimately clarify and reveal the barriers or impediments to achieving the universal goal for different groups of people.” 61 Critically, while a goal is universal, it can only be achieved through strategies that center diversity and account for inequities. powell, Menendian, and Ake (2019) write, “Targeted universalism rejects a blanket universal strategy, which is likely to be indifferent to the reality that different groups are situated differently relative to the institutions and resources of society. It also rejects the claim of formal equality that would treat all people the same as a way of ignoring difference— recall that universal strategies may not achieve universal goals. For this reason, targeted universalism is sometimes referred to as “Equity 2.0”—a framework to realize the full potential of pursuing equity. It embraces difference and disables any attempt to legitimize an inequitable status quo through treating everyone the same, with the same solutions, and the same attention. With an unwavering commitment to the universal goal, targeted universalism platforms require a diversity of strategies to advance all people toward it.” 76 California’s statewide pilot, which is intended to “disrupt poverty, advance equity, and support the basic needs of recipients” (Governor Newsom, Press release, November 3, 2023). The recommended goals for Contra Costa County’s guaranteed income pilot should include: • Contribute toward poverty alleviation, housing security, and mental health • Alleviate current financial hardship and economic volatility by providing an income floor for a sustained period of time • Promote pathways for mobility and resilience at the individual, family, and community level to ensure diversity does not mean disparity in Contra Costa • Increase financial assets and opportunities to build generational wealth • Provide flexible resources that fill in the gaps of existing public assistance programs Pilots often establish additional goals tailored to the needs and circumstances of the pilot population, such as increasing the number of former foster youth who are stably housed or reducing recidivism for the reentry population. Resident stakeholders and the selected pilot evaluation partner can assist with defining parameters and metrics for additional indicators. Intended outcomes Projected and evidenced pilot outcomes vary significantly, depending on the pilot site’s goals, the priority population and participants’ beginning circumstances, family contexts, and individual aspirations.62 As a flexible tool, cash payments can be used to address specific and variable needs, respond to emerging demands, and create the possibility for increased choice and agency. However, it’s important to note that cash, and guaranteed income overall, is an imprecise instrument if the intent is to achieve a single outcome for everyone. People have 62 Even within priority populations, additional parameters can target site-specific participants and outcomes. For example, HOPE SF’s pilot-to-policy program, Place to Prosper, intentionally addresses anti-Blackness and recognizes economic disadvantage. The program places “Black people at the core of a vision for racial justice with the understanding that pulling the most marginalized to the center lifts up everyone.” (Wealth Building Framework, 2021) The two-year place-based pilot deposits $750 monthly to 75 HOPE SF families with children under five years old. Initiated in 2009, the Partnership for HOPE SF aims to introduce mixed-income communities in four former public housing neighborhoods without the displacement of legacy residents; 45% of residents identify as African American/Black in these neighborhoods and have a median household income of $15,000. Potential outcomes from this pilot include increased parental economic stability through a sustained ability to meet basic needs and improvements in child educational achievement and family well-being. The direct cash transfers may also stabilize neighborhood displacement and enhance feelings of safety as defined by community members themselves. 77 varying needs and fluid circumstances, set against a broader landscape of barriers and opportunities. For this reason, GI pilots should seek to advance some or many aspirational outcomes for everyone rather than expect a uniform outcome for all. California’s statewide guaranteed income program distributed funding over seven pilot sites to “learn more about how guaranteed income can work as a supplement to, rather than a replacement of, existing safety net programs”63 and specified that “Outcomes that will be studied and evaluated include health and overall well-being, financial stress, employment, and education. Some of these specific data measures will be consistent for all pilots and some will be pilot-specific” (California Department of Social Services, Press release, November 3, 2023). The program is part of the state’s steady embrace of more equity-driven approaches to addressing pervasive economic insecurity and social welfare. The statewide program was launched based on preliminary pilot findings and a relatively smaller handful of programs throughout the state. Since that time, there has been tremendous growth in the implementation, research, and advocacy of guaranteed income across California. This set the stage for the legislature’s latest endorsement of guaranteed income as a tractable public investment: Assembly Bill 2263. Guaranteed income is not a panacea; it is not a singular solution to any social ill or individual circumstance. Rather, guaranteed income is a potent strategy and pointed tool within a larger vision of societal welfare that centers equity, prevention, and security. It lays a powerful foundation and demonstrable springboard for meaningful and measurable change for individuals, families, and communities. After payments end, income volatility and other enduring realities may impact a resident’s savings capacity and financial security. This reflects the fact that economic mobility is limited by more than just a lack of cash, e.g., caretaking responsibilities, disability, structural inequities 63 The evaluation report on Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP references the different approaches to guaranteed income’s interaction with existing public welfare programs. Kim, Castro, West, Tandon, Ho, Nguyen, and Sharif (2024) state: “Designing unconditional cash programs in the US historically revolves around an enduring debate about whether or not GI should work alongside the safety net or replace means-tested benefits (Baker et al., 2020). Supporters of replacing the safety net with cash, an idea espoused by Andrew Yang when running for President, base their case on Milton Friedman’s proposal for the Seattle/Denver Income Maintenance experiments (SIME/DIME) in the 1970s, where the logic rested on replacing benefits with a negative income tax (Christophersen, 1983). This approach was expected to improve efficiency, lower costs, and increase work incentives, but participants in SIME/DIME refused to sign up for the program until they were assured they would not lose their benefits, foreshadowing the ethical dilemmas of the present (Baker et al., 2020; Christophersen, 1983). In contrast, most current GI programs follow the Stockton model, where unconditional cash is designed to work alongside the safety net rather than replace it (Baker et al., 2020). The logic rests on mitigating the potential for pushing people further into poverty when GI is not enough to offset the combined loss of public insurance, housing supports, subsidized childcare, CalFresh, and myriad other benefits.” 78 (such as the gender pay gap), and other determinants. No level of commitment, creativity, or resources will make substantive progress on advancing economic equity and increasing the wealth of low-income residents, and in particular, households of color, without attention to— and scaled solutions for—addressing these critical realities and disparities.64 But guaranteed income can and does provide direct relief and preventative resources in the present and create pathways for opportunity and mobility in the future. And that is precisely what guaranteed income pilots are achieving throughout the country. Despite variability in participant context and the persistence of structural barriers and systemic inequities, guaranteed income pilots in Contra Costa should seek to: • Provide basic income for participating residents to meet essential needs, improve financial security, and empower individual decision-making. • Reduce racial and economic inequities in housing, health, income, and educational opportunities. Pilot administration and evaluation The most common administrative structure for pilots involves three to four components: • Government sponsor: County or city staff serve as anchors to provide programmatic oversight and perform specific duties but may not necessarily be engaged in its day-to- day administration. • Implementing partner: Often a non-profit with existing ties to the priority population serves as the agency responsible for administering the program. Responsibilities often include program support, application collection, participant selection and enrollment, and collaboration with other partners on outreach and communication. Some of these tasks may also be performed by the government sponsor. 64 For example, many low-income people are saddled with debt in the form of medical bills, student loans, and high-interest credit cards. That debt (let alone the structural conditions that foster it) does not necessarily disappear as a result of an 18-month pilot. Magnolia Mother’s Trust participants surveyed in their alumni study grappled with the reality that debt seemed nearly impossible to avoid in the context of limited income, dwindling savings, and unexpected crises. This reality buttresses the need for more sustained forms and systems of support that account for the glaring gap between wages and earned income on the one hand and the costs of living on the other. These strategies and solutions cut across multiple policy and sector domains, from housing affordability to healthcare provision to educational access, all of which significantly impact individuals’ and families’ capacities to avoid debt. 79 • Fiscal payment partner: In some programs, usually when an implementing partner or the municipality does not have the capacity to administer the financial components, an additional funding or fiscal payment partner is engaged. • Research/evaluation partner: These range from university-based research centers to smaller organizations specializing in community data gathering. Some pilots also blend the two: layering a larger institutional evaluation with a community-based research approach. Outcomes evaluation Pilot evaluations communicate the individual outcomes and collective benefits derived from unrestricted, unconditional cash support. Varying survey instruments allow for data to be captured on participant- and family-level outcomes. These gauge quantitative effects, e.g., impact on rent burden or ability to pay bills on time, along with outcomes that are more nuanced, aspirational, or affective, such as hope and goal-setting. While it is true that individual pilot findings help build the case for a broader commitment to guaranteed income, including at the state level, program evaluation should be shaped to contribute meaningfully to improving local residents’ lives. Since the request for funding a pilot in Contra Costa is presented as part of a larger project to strengthen our social safety net, the evaluation should optimally be conducted such that the findings can present avenues where policy and programmatic changes could institutionalize some of the strongest benefits to residents. Specifically, we hope that evaluation questions and results will help generate ways to expand accessibility and reduce barriers to public benefits and resources as well as suggest opportunities to reimagine and widen our safety net. This expectation is in line with the recognition that while the number of residents who will be directly impacted by this pilot is relatively small compared to the number of those who would be eligible for it, the evaluation should have significant and sustained influence on future program design, policy decisions, and fiscal allocations. Quantitative data on participant demographics, spending, and other indicators can help inform baseline, interim, and final reporting, but it is also vital that other dimensions of well-being are reflected through qualitative tools that document lived experiences and participant stories. As reflected by the expansive definition of well-being and mobility proposed by the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty (documented in Figure 1), evaluated indicators should also account 80 for the extent to which guaranteed income affected feelings of self-determination, agency, and a sense of belonging and community connectedness. Evaluation costs are variable and differ across sites. Fees are dependent on a number of factors, such as project scope and length, decision to include co-principal investigators, research design decisions, amount and type of data collection, associated travel costs, and other factors. Evaluators typically meet with potential partner sites to assess these factors and then craft a budget that is both responsive to the site’s needs and supports a rigorous evaluation. Some pilots partner with a local firm or university, others pursue a randomized controlled trial with a national research center, while yet others design an evaluation process with their participants or a resident advisory board. Enhancing participant success and support through resource connections and services People need cash and resources beyond cash. Thoughtfully-designed pilots wrap opportunities for services and support around participants. In fact, many pilots report in their quantitative data and participant stories that the addition of optional services and supports boosts uptake and effectiveness, providing compelling evidence that individual choice and agency matters, and that people avail themselves of resources when aligned with their needs, goals, and capacities. Many participants across different populations and pilot types are eager to tap into these additional resources and supports. As one Magnolia Mother’s Trust participant said, “If you’re gonna be in it, don’t just be in it for the finances, be in it for all the resources that you can get out of it. If you need a therapist, get that out of it. If you need help parenting, get that out of it, you know, like use all the resources you can.” In a society where resources and opportunities are so stratified, programs that render them more accessible both serve a broader public good and amplify individual agency. Pilots have offered workshops on investing, taxes, real estate, starting a business, saving for college, budgeting, building credit, parenting, child care, and career exploration. Their intent moves beyond helping participants leverage their pilot payments to help set them up for long- term success by clarifying needs and establishing viable goals. In this respect, the pilot becomes a bridge to other services that can help participants plan for the future and actualize self- directed pathways toward greater well-being and stability. For example, Los Angeles County’s Breathe pilot pairs former foster youth with coaches who provide them with support to optimize their benefits and develop their talents and assets. Many have used the combination of stable financial support with coaching to think bigger and go farther, returning to school or launching their own businesses. 81 County residents who attended the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group community forums and focus groups relayed that income volatility is a huge concern and major stressor that directly inhibits their ability to make calculated budget decisions. This scenario is common across the tens of thousands of pilot participants to date. Against this landscape, guaranteed income has presented many people with their first opportunity to practice financial planning and build financial literacy. Because GI pilots provide a fixed and consistent amount of money each month, pilot participants have predictable cash flow to plan and budget with. This novel context has opened doors to active goal-setting, savings opportunities, unique celebrations of special occasions, and much more. Reflecting on her experience, one of the mothers in the Magnolia Mother’s trust pilot said that “It [the pilot] really taught me how to budget and that’s one thing I can honestly say that I got from that. I never knew how to before then.” The MMT experience inspired parents to offer their children opportunities to practice financial responsibility. One mother was able to give her child an allowance for the first time and teach them about saving. The children also shared that they gained greater awareness about managing money, how to make sound financial decisions, and the importance of saving. Anecia, a Cambridge RISE participant said, “[To] set new goals, like I mean I think with the money it just has opened my eyes to really just get like focused on home buying or something else for me and my kids. And it just caused me to look at my budget more and just be more aware of my spending altogether.” Their reflections attest to the fact that, as with many things in life, practical experience is the best teacher. This assertion has been backed by empirical research. In a meta-analysis of existing papers and studies on whether financial education improves financial literacy or personal financial outcomes, Hastings, Madrian, and Skimmyhorn (2013) find that “Most individuals cite personal experience as the most important source of their financial learning, which suggests reverse causality — that experience creates literacy, not the other way around.” Guaranteed income’s unconditional approach does not preclude incentivizing participation in evaluation surveys, trainings, workshops, and other optional programming and services, and pilots routinely offer additional payment incentives for evaluation survey completion and/or enrollment in additive workshops. Most pilots contract with providers and/or hire a coach to enhance services and supports for participants, such as the California Abundant Birth Project, which recently launched an expansion site in Contra Costa, and offers participants an abundance coach. LA County partnered with a local provider who offered benefits access, job training, and workforce-based services. Eighty percent of participants have engaged in these programs and services since the pilot began. CoCo Go Big offered an array of supports and 82 services to pilot participants, including one-on-one and small group coaching, civic advocacy training, and financial planning. ELEVATE Concord is embedded within Monument Impact’s extensive network of services and supports, which provide additional touchpoints and access pathways for participants, and as indicated earlier, have enhanced the pilot’s derived and sustained benefits. In addition to coaching, the Arlington’s Guarantee program advocate provided active listening and warm handoffs to the Department of Human Services community assistance team and other community resources. This resulted in at least 678 documented referrals for assistance with food, employment, and more. Lastly, like most pilots, the Polaris Resilience Project requires benefits counseling at the outset so participants understand any impacts or disruptions that may occur as a result of their enrollment in the program. Project staff also focus on providing referral pathways that are specific to the needs and circumstances of the population they serve.65 Wraparound scaffolding is a best practice that enhances participants’ self-sufficiency and connectedness, providing additional stability mechanisms that can help them throughout the pilot period and after it concludes. Regardless of their enrollment in additional services, pilot participants continue to receive the guaranteed income cash payments. Ensuring a soft landing for participants When pilots end, the sunset and transition process should be carefully planned and communicated to participants. Many pilots offer aftercare support, connecting participants with continued services and resources like employment assistance, educational opportunities, and/or long-term housing programs such as rapid re-housing or permanent supportive housing to ensure they sustain progress and gains made during the pilot. The goal is to provide a net, bridge, and boost that positions people to achieve lasting stability long after pilots conclude.66 65 The Polaris Resilience Fund supports survivors of human trafficking. The program’s director describes the referral pathways as follows, “Polaris’s vision is focused on more than momentarily alleviating the economic situation of trafficking survivors, it is focused on long-term stability. That’s why, through collaborative efforts with trusted allies, we are working to establish referral pathways for survivors who encounter barriers to financial inclusion. Together, we are addressing the myriad challenges faced by survivors, building a resource ecosystem that benefits them, and fostering lasting systemic changes.” 66 The following quotation reflects how one participant used guaranteed income as both a bridge and a boost—as a springboard to opportunity, juncture for reflection, and path to greater self-sufficiency: “The program gave me that head start that I needed…It was only $1,000 a month, but with the 2,000 a month I was making off of my job, it made me know, Well, this much is what I need to not have to get a loan to still be able to provide for my family. I've always had a goal of not being on any type of SNAP benefits for too long. It's supposed to be temporary to until I can get on my feet. I was like, Okay, so this is the amount of income I need in order to not need government 83 It’s also worth noting that believing in the dignity and agency of participants means believing that they understand the pilot’s timebound nature. Part of responsible onboarding is reviewing all aspects of the pilot with participants, from offering benefits counseling and potential impacts as a result of participation to ensuring they have access to supports if and when they need them post-pilot. Qualitative research shows that participants are considering how to best use the additional income during the period they receive it in order to set themselves up for future success. Providing unconditional cash at a critical time is a way to meet people where they are with maximum flexibility and agency, bolstering goal-setting and enabling new chances and choices. Mothers in MMT’s first three cohorts acknowledged the difficult choices they faced when the GI payments ended. Yet, despite these challenges, many adapted by devising creative ways to integrate some of the pilot’s opportunities into their post-pilot budgets. For example: • One mom shared that even though she can no longer afford her child’s involvement in athletic teams, she now takes them to the public gym to play sports. • Others resolved that, though their ability to travel with their children is now limited, they can still do it at a more manageable and affordable frequency. • While out-of-town getaways are no longer affordable, one mom shared that they now have a routine family night where she and her children spend quality time together (Moore et al., 2023). As noted earlier, it is both unreasonable and undesirable to expect guaranteed income, or any financial support program for that matter, to (re)solve numerous structural and systemic barriers and personal limitations that many of face in their quest to lead healthy, stable lives and care for their families. This recognition is the crux of reimagining the safety net, i.e., building more robust, reliable, flexible, and holistic systems of care and accountability that promote opportunity, mobility, and well-being for all. In an interview that aired on CNN’s The Lead on July 30, 2024, a Denver Basic Income Project participant was asked, “Has having this money changed the way you think about the future?” to which she replied, “It’s provided a future for me and my family.” Over the course of the pilot, the family moved out of their vehicle and into stable, independent housing. assistance. It was the head start that I needed or just an opportunity that I needed to get me to the next step, and it made me work even harder…Then as far as my mental health, I was less stressed. It made me realize how much finances play a part in your overall mental state. If you have it and you know that your needs are being met, you're a little less stressed” (Moore, et al., 2023). 84 RECOMMENDED PILOT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Population selection criteria and methodology The following eligibility criteria will ensure that the pilots’ benefits are focused on Contra Costa residents: • Must be Contra Costa resident, regardless of immigration and housing status • Must maintain Contra Costa County residency throughout the program • Selected participants cannot be concurrently participating in another GI program As discussed previously, while guaranteed income pilots are intended to provide participants with a basic financial floor, they are not universal in scope. Rather, GI pilots are intentionally designed to address our country’s pronounced disparities in economic prosperity and wealth- building, the origins and effects of generational poverty, the lived realities and collateral consequences of racial discrimination, and the systemic under-resourcing of low-income communities and communities of color. Population selection methods are variable; some pilots administer an open application process, where community members are invited to apply and notified of eligibility criteria; other pilots draw from a predetermined sample group, e.g., a housing voucher pool. Beyond basic criteria, there are often additional screens, weighting, randomization, or carve-outs to ensure equitable representation across target AMIs (area median income), zip codes, or neighborhoods.67 67 South San Francisco adopted a rigorous and thoughtful model to ensure equity in its selection process. They created multiple tiers and applied a points system to rank and prioritize the greatest needs. The first screen was delineated by four tiers. Tier 1 was designated for applicants with household income at or below 30% of AMI and ineligible for public benefits. Tier 2 was for applicants with household income at or below 30% of AMI but eligible for public benefits. Tier 3 was for applicants with household income at or below 50% of AMI and ineligible for public benefits. Tier 4 was for applicants with household income at or below 50% of AMI and eligible for public benefits. Eligibility for public benefits referred to the applicant himself/herself and not to family members. To further differentiate the level of need within a tier, a points system based on four factors was calculated and used secondarily for each applicant; these are factors that are understood to increase the risk and likelihood of remaining in poverty: 1) households with minors in their home, 2) single parents of minor children, 3) residence in a low-income census block group, or 4) Foster Youth aging out of care. Each applicant was assigned one point per risk factor. All 131 individuals in Tier 1 were invited to the program. With 160 spots available in the program in total, 29 individuals from Tier 2 with the greatest number of points were invited to participate. No individuals from Tiers 3 or 4 were included in the program. Of note, by including residence in a low-income census block as a consideration, the program was acknowledging that high concentrations of poverty have a reinforcing effect on the neighborhood in terms of reduced funds circulating in the economy, opportunities for economic or educational attainment, limited services and generally a more challenging climb to economic stability. The administrators of 85 Many pilots prioritize populations where small investments at critical life stages or thresholds, particularly those that are potentially destabilizing, can make large differences in promoting positive outcomes. California’s statewide pilot (focused on pregnant moms and former foster youth), Santa Clara County’s four priority populations (former foster youth, unhoused high school seniors, community members returning from incarceration, and young parents), numerous pilots throughout the country, and data emergent from experimenting with cash and flexible subsidies to augment social services have highlighted the preventative mechanism of guaranteed income.68 Whether a bridge, boost, or band-aid, stable financial support for a defined period can help individuals and families with critical, time-sensitive assistance to address acute suffering; prevent negative outcomes; and promote security, health, and well- being. Our priority population recommendations align with this approach. Priority population recommendations As noted above, our recommendations are informed by an emphasis on guaranteed income as an upstream investment; findings and promising pathways gleaned from nationwide pilots; and extensive local data on economic needs, circumstances, and disparities. They also align with the emphasis on protecting vulnerable residents reflected in the Measure X ballot language. We therefore recommend prioritizing the following four populations: • Youth transitioning out of foster care • Residents who are unhoused or unstably housed • Residents returning to the community after incarceration (Note: The Community Advisory Board to the Community Corrections Partnership has recommended the allocation of $1 million in AB 109 excess funds to launch a guaranteed income pilot for Los Angeles’s BIG:LEAP pilot used quota sampling to determine the number of available treatment and control group participants by council district. Per the city’s directive, the first step of quota sampling was to allocate available slots by the proportion of eligible residents in each district that account for the city’s overall poverty rate (16.6%). For example, Council District 1 contained 9.8% of Angelenos living in poverty (rather than having a 9.8% poverty rate itself). Supported by the city’s general fund, this led to allocation of more slots to districts with a greater number of lower-income Angelenos. In step two, Council Districts 6, 8, 9, and 10 invested discretionary funding to provide additional slots. Thus, for each $12,000 ($1,000 per month x 12 months) of additional funding provided by a council district, one additional slot was allocated to that council district. Post-hoc, several districts had difficulties meeting enrollment targets. Where those slots remained open, they were re-allocated to the districts that invested additional funding. 68 Evidence of sustained traction and collaboration in this domain is supported, e.g., by the establishment of a nationwide Mother and Infant Cash Coalition, which brings together various pilot programs across the US who are designing, implementing, and/or evaluating cash transfers focused on the pregnancy/postpartum period. 86 community members returning from incarceration. We strongly support that recommendation.) • Residents with children ages 0-669 (due to the proven importance of early intervention and emphasis of Measure X ballot language) who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. Note: Income-based eligibility criteria vary greatly by region. Multiples of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or AMI are common, and criteria are often constructed to reach individuals and families who may be ineligible for various public benefits but are still struggling to make ends meet and/or earning less than what is needed to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, childcare, health care, and transportation in their locality. The following sections provide a brief description of the considerations, context, and rationale for each population. Note: They are not sequenced in any rank order. Youth transitioning out of foster care Following Santa Clara’s lead, other jurisdictions, including Alameda, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, have prioritized guaranteed income pilots to support youth aging out of the foster system. This population often has a history of trauma and disrupted education and a high risk of negative outcomes, including economic insecurity and homelessness; approximately one in five become homeless the moment they age out of the system. In Contra Costa, 15% of the 2,843 adults experiencing homelessness represented in the 2024 PIT Count were former foster youth. Leaving the foster care system can often represent a destabilizing life transition, exacerbating the urgency of critical support. Young people have a range of needs, many of which are vital to launch them into the next phase of their lives. When youth age out of the foster care system, they are often abruptly disconnected from services and supports they have had in place for quite some time. Guaranteed income is a bridge to help guide them toward greater financial security and, ultimately, greater self-sufficiency, so that they can pursue their next chapter and successfully transition toward promising futures. Former foster youth are particularly well-poised to benefit from a steady stream of financial support at this critical life threshold. A period of 18 months is enough time to pursue an apprenticeship, finish college, or find housing. Because only a relatively small number of foster 69 The age range of 0–6 reflects eligibility for families who are either currently pregnant or care for children through the age of five. 87 youth age out of the system each year in Contra Costa, this pilot could be universally available to a cohort of recently aged-out youth, as was the case in Alameda County’s pilot. The average foster youth exit per year in Contra Costa County from 2014–2023 was 74 individuals (Contra Costa Employment and Human Services, July 2024). There is also the possibility of using the county’s Foster Youth for Independence (FYI) voucher program as a population pool. Participants in Santa Clara’s first cohort increased enrollment in school and engagement in full- time employment and reduced their rent burden, among other strong successes. The promise of this pilot paved the way for the county’s exponential investments in this strategy. To date, Santa Clara County has broadened their pilot programs to allocate more than $12 million in public funds for cash payments to over 400 individuals from vulnerable groups, including high school seniors experiencing homelessness, young parents, residents returning to the community after incarceration, and a second cohort of former foster youth. In May 2021, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors directed the establishment of a countywide guaranteed income pilot program, Breathe, to support 1,000 residents for three years by providing them $1,000 per month. Breathe launched in March 2022 and completed enrollment in August 2022. Subsequently, on April 4, 2023, the Board voted to expand Breathe to include 200 former foster youth served by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Breathe’s expansion launched in August 2023 and completed its enrollment a month later and is providing $1,000 monthly payments to 200 youth for two years. In August 2024, LA County further expanded the program by using Board-allocated existing Breathe program funding and DCFS funds to serve an additional 2,000 non-minor dependents in foster care between the ages of 18 and 21. Based on the success of its BIG:LEAP pilot, the City of Los Angeles is now considering funding a pilot for this population, as are Washington State and other jurisdictions. More sustained attention is being paid across the country to providing supports for youth transitioning out of the foster care system and preventing them from entering into it in the first place. For example, the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives, includes two relevant provisions: • Improves outcomes for youth transitioning from foster care, including by allowing foster youth up to age 26 to be eligible for services and incorporating lived experience in the state planning of child welfare plans • Supports the expansion of evidence-based services to prevent child abuse and neglect and ensures children are not separated from parents solely due to poverty-related neglect. 88 The Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act represents another example of critical advocacy for this unique population at the federal level and reflects widespread recognition that financial security is foundational for a smooth transition and bridge to success. Unhoused or unstably housed residents Abundant research links affordable and stable housing with positive individual outcomes and numerous societal benefits. It reduces homelessness, lifts people out of poverty, and improves health outcomes (Lubell, Crain, & Cohen 2007). It improves youth educational outcomes and long-term earnings and reduces the likelihood of criminal justice involvement (Andersson et al. 2016; Fischer 2015; Cunningham and McDonald 2012). Affordable housing can help maintain aging adults’ health, daily functioning, quality of life, and independence (Spillman 2012). Conversely, housing instability and homelessness pose significant physical and mental health challenges, from elevated rates of childhood and chronic disease and mortality, to high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and suicide. Within the volatile and vulnerable context of housing insecurity, even a minor health problem can lead to deleterious effects, impacts which can persist across generations and present a significant public health crisis (The Network for Public Health Law, 2021). Across life dimensions and demographics, it is undeniable that safe, stable, and affordable housing is a critical bedrock. Across the United States, the number of households spending a disproportionate amount of their earnings on housing is at historic highs—and that is nowhere more visible than in high- opportunity, high-resource coastal regions, like the Bay Area. This high level of housing burden is ultimately unsustainable and has been one of the principal inflows into our state’s region’s homelessness crisis. Reid (2021) asserts, “At its core, homelessness is a problem of poverty and housing affordability. While the pathways into homelessness are complex and can be intertwined with both individual risk factors (such as mental health or substance use) and structural harms (such as interactions with the criminal justice system), homelessness in the Bay Area is a direct result of systemic flaws in the region’s housing and labor markets. The combination of high housing costs, low wages, and the lack of a robust social safety net promises a steady stream of new individuals and families being forced out of their homes and into motels, cars, or tents.” This urgent landscape calls for bold strategies and cross-sector solutions. In the past five years, California has spent an unprecedented $24 billion to address homelessness, yet the number of unhoused Californians has actually increased by approximately 30,000 people during that time frame (Onahian, 2024). While the factors that 89 drive homelessness and housing insecurity are complex and intersectional, it’s worth noting the findings related to financial circumstances in the 2023 University of California San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative Study, the largest representative study of homelessness in the United States since the mid-1990s. Of the 3,200 people surveyed, 70% stated they could have avoided homelessness for a sustained period if they had an additional income of $300-500/month. Even if the cause of homelessness was multifactorial, participants believed financial support could have prevented it. This finding correlates with the impact of structural labor market conditions—a significant number of jobs fail to pay a living wage—and a scarcity of affordable housing that scales with many workers’ wages. The Bay Area’s homelessness crisis is certainly a complex issue, but it is inextricably tied to financial security, or lack thereof, and limited opportunities for economic mobility and housing options. Many cities and counties are experimenting with guaranteed income to help individuals and families achieve housing stability, including Austin, Chicago, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Virginia, and Contra Costa. There is also a large-scale pilot being conducted across several Bay Area counties to evaluate how direct cash support can increase the housing and financial security of people exiting rapid rehousing. Numerous pilots sit alongside integration of direct cash supports in existing public benefits programs. All of these diverse yet linked interventions are intended to prevent homelessness and displacement and promote long-term stability. One of the earliest pilots to assess the impact of direct cash on housing security was launched in 2018 by the Foundations for Social Change, in partnership with the University of British Columbia. The New Leaf Project in Vancouver, Canada provided 50 people aged 19–65 who were experiencing homelessness with a one-time cash transfer of $7,500 with the goal to “empower individuals to move beyond homelessness.” Results showed that cash recipients moved out of homelessness faster than the non-cash group, and that the cash led to reduced reliance on social services. Their ability to secure stable housing saved the shelter system $8,100 per person, or $405,000 over the course of the entire year. This pilot spurred further discussions about the efficacy of direct cash as a potent preventative mechanism and cost- savings measure. The Denver Basic Income Program (DBIP) is a pilot serving adults experiencing homelessness.70 The program recruited participants through a diverse pool of local service providers. Eligible 70 DBIP intentionally adopted a broad definition of homelessness which includes individuals without fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, which includes the following: living in motels, hotels, camping grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations, sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason, living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, living in emergency shelters or transitional shelters, 90 DBIP participants were divided into three groups: Group A participants received $1,000 a month for 12 months; Group B participants received $6,500 upon enrollment and $500 a month for the subsequent 11 months; Group C participants received $50 a month for 12 months. Through extensive survey data collection, the program sought to determine the impact of guaranteed income on the following outcomes: housing, financial well-being, health, family and social networks, and public service interactions.71 In general, housing outcomes improved at a similar rate for participants in all three groups. Across payment groups, between 43% and 48% of participants reported having their own house or apartment at the last survey point. In addition, for all participants, the proportion living in housing they considered to be stable more than doubled, from about 20% to 50%. The number of participants in Groups A and B in unsheltered locations decreased by half. Notably, participants in Groups A and B reported an increase in full-time work, whereas Group C participants reported a decrease. The estimated public sector cost savings for various service interactions for all 342 participants included in the analysis totaled $589,214.72 The Trust Youth Initiative (TYI) was the first study on the effectiveness of direct cash transfers (DCT) with optional supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness. The program was first implemented in New York City in 2021 and served 30 youth (ages 18–24) experiencing housing instability with direct cash transfer payments of $1,100 per month for up to two years, as well as a one-time transfer of $3,000. It expanded to Baltimore and three communities in Oregon and has since launched a pilot in San Francisco, with an initial $2 million investment from The City of San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. This program will provide participants with monthly cash payments of $1,500 for up to two years, people whose nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation (Brisson et al., 2024). 71 Notably, the DBIP elected to gather final survey data at the 10-month mark rather than the 12-month mark to mitigate capture of participant perspective related to the potential “cliff effect” of program termination. 72 Interactions included in the analysis were: 1) emergency room visits in the past six months; 2) hospital nights in the past six months; 3) ambulance trips in the past six months; 4) times in jail in the past six months; 5) jail nights in the past six months; 6) emergency shelter nights in the past six months; and 7) drug or alcohol treatment center nights in the past six months. Group A, on average, had the highest cost savings for emergency room visits ($59,000), hospital nights ($60,000), and ambulance trips ($14,000). Participants in Group C, on average, demonstrated the largest cost savings in jail nights ($75,000), times in jail ($358) and shelter visits ($88,000). Participants in Group B, on average, had the largest cost savings in drug or alcohol treatment center nights ($36,000). Substantial cost savings in homeless shelter visits for participants in all three payment groups ranged from $71,000 to $88,000 (Brisson et al., 2024). 91 alongside a one-time transfer of $4,500 to support youth-defined goals to successfully exit homelessness. In December 2022 Santa Clara launched a two-year pilot that is providing $1,000 a month to 150 extremely low-income families experiencing homelessness or housing instability; half were referred by Santa Clara County’s coordinated entry system and half were East San Jose families referred by ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective. The project design includes a research component anchored by the Benioff Housing and Homelessness Initiative to gauge the effectiveness of a GI program as a homeless mitigation strategy.73 The use of direct cash to promote housing security and prevent homelessness is currently being practiced in Contra Costa. In a program funded through the Tipping Point Community, the RYSE Center is providing eligible youth and young adults on the verge of experiencing homelessness with a one-time influx of cash, paired with youth-driven supportive services, to stabilize their housing situation. RYSE is supported by referrals from the Community College District.74 This program is part of a broader movement to center prevention in the homelessness response system and recognize the pivotal role that direct and meaningful financial support can play in stabilizing and keeping people from falling into prolonged periods of crisis. The Urban Institute’s report “Guaranteed Income as a Mechanism for Promoting Housing Stability” aggregated findings from pilots that have prioritized the unhoused or unstably housed population and/or studied how guaranteed income contributes to housing-related outcomes (Bogle et al., 2022). The authors’ conclusions align with pilot spending data that show a substantial percentage of households use their guaranteed income payments to cover housing 73 Faced with seemingly intractable and rising levels of homelessness and housing insecurity, and the associated public health and safety impacts, numerous cities and counties are following Santa Clara’s lead and exploring new approaches and solutions. For example, the City of Somerville (MA) just launched a pilot that will serve approximately 200 households with $750/month. Ellen Shachter, Director of the Office of Housing Stability, stated, “We need to use every tool in the box—and then invent more—to continue to address housing affordability, and housing affordability is at the heart of so many other wellness factors from time with family to mental health… My office sees families in difficult housing situations every day. The Somerville Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot gives us one more way to get vital support into the hands of families who need it right now and to test this model for longer-term solutions” (Mayor Ballantyne, City of Somerville Press Release, March 20, 2024). 74 According to the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (2023), three in five college students do not have enough to eat or a stable place to live; basic needs insecurity is a clear barrier to degree completion and obstacle to social mobility. In their 2023 basic needs survey of students at Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College, Hope Center found that 67%, 54%, and 53% of respondents at each institution experienced at least one of the following: food insecurity, housing insecurity, or homelessness, respectively. 92 costs. Insights from their research review and policymaker interviews suggest that strategically- applied cash relief could: • Offer renters facing one-time or sporadic housing shocks more flexible access to housing support. A substantial number of first-time homeless are experiencing short-term financial shocks due to financial setbacks like job loss, divorce, or health crises. Given this context, cash may be the most efficient mechanism for stabilizing households who struggle to pay rent on a transitory or intermittent basis. This could, in turn, relieve stress on emergency solutions like homeless shelters and transitional housing. • Provide more flexibility and dignity to any renter in need of housing support. • Reduce exposure to voucher discrimination and offer more housing choices to marginalized populations. • Provide increased housing access to excluded workers.75 • Offer more efficient and cost-effective housing help to those with current urgent needs. Contra Costa County’s racial disparities in income, ability to meet basic needs, and housing stability are directly reflected in the demographics of those served by our county’s Continuum of Care. Over the past five years, there has been increased usage by multiple vulnerable populations, with African Americans overrepresented fourfold in usage (Health, Housing, and Homeless Services, 2024). During 2023, Contra Costa’s Continuum of Care served 9,632 households (14,002 individuals) reflecting a 28% increase from 2019. Even with a 26% increase in Contra Costa County’s temporary and permanent housing beds since 2023, the county cannot meet the high demand and surging need for stable and affordable housing. The most recent PIT count revealed that there are still over 1,000 residents on a given night who do not have access to a shelter bed if they wanted or needed one.76 75 Bogle, et al. (2022) define excluded workers as individuals who “because of their immigration, tax, or formerly incarcerated status, are typically excluded from accessing housing and other federally funded public benefits, including even short-term emergency rental assistance. Exclusionary federal eligibility policies are common for these populations, whether or not a national emergency is occurring. For example, because of the reality of and confusion over public charge rules, many immigrant families are prevented from accessing public benefits, housing or otherwise, even though millions of undocumented workers in the US pay federal income taxes.” 76 The PIT Count excludes people staying in hotels, living with friends, or in jails and hospitals. Additionally, some subpopulations are more likely to be undercounted than others, e.g., youth, and the count’s timing (in January) also presents obstacles to an accurate, representative tally (Lee, Leonard, & Lowery, 2021). Service utilization data expands insights and data on people experiencing homelessness, but not everyone who is experiencing homelessness seeks services. 93 As of July 1, 2024, there are 2,014 households active on Contra Costa County’s community queue in need of housing assistance of some kind.77 Given the overall limited resources and the prioritization of those experiencing chronic homelessness to receive them, many residents who are experiencing short-term or incidental housing insecurity risk falling into a prolonged episode because they cannot access the short-term assistance they need at the time they need it. In other words, triage often comes at the expense of prevention. To keep individuals and families housed, prevent episodic homelessness and displacement, and reduce exposure to the negative health impacts that accrue with sustained homelessness, it is imperative to prioritize and fund early interventions.78 And, it is evident that early intervention works, based on results of prevention programs nested within the County’s coordinated entry system; in FY 23–24, 391 households were served, with 340 total exits, of which 337 (99%) exited to temporary or permanent housing. The County’s Health, Housing, and Homeless Services facilitates Contra Costa County’s Continuum of Care (CoC), which is designed to assist individuals and households experiencing a For these reasons, among others, the PIT Count is widely interpreted as an undercount of those actually experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. 77 The Community Queue is a list of households (individuals or families) who are experiencing homelessness who have been assessed for housing needs, organized by Standardized Assessment score and a community’s prioritization policy, which contains basic eligibility information. The list is generated by HMIS to facilitate coordinated entry for housing placements and referrals. 78 All Home’s Targeted Prevention Fact Sheet (2024) maintains that “Homelessness prevention…can be a powerful part of a larger strategy to address homelessness, reducing the number of people who need shelter and crisis services, and using limited resources more efficiently and equitably. Financial assistance and services are flexible and highly individualized, based on what each household needs to stay housed and build stability. All Home’s program data indicates that households need an average of about $6,000 in direct financial assistance (not including other program costs, like services) to stay housed. Between 2020 and 2022, All Home’s targeted prevention pilots distributed a total of over $80 million in federal rent relief, philanthropic, and public resources. Nearly 98% of recipients had incomes below 50% AMI, more than one-third had previously experienced homelessness, and almost 80% identified as people of color.” Additionally, apropos the release of Part 2 of HUD’s annual homelessness assessment report (AHAR), the authors state that, “Taken together, these reports [Parts 1 and 2] show that when our nation provides large-scale investments in programs that prevent housing loss and that support the re-housing of people experiencing homelessness, we can attenuate the number of people experiencing homelessness even amidst worsening housing needs. They also show what happens when we stop investing in these interventions: homelessness rises. We hope this report inspires greater action to continue to invest in and implement solutions that can help more Americans avoid having to experience the tragedy and indignity of homelessness” (HUD, 2024). 94 housing crisis by providing the housing and/or services needed to help them retain housing or move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability. The CoC’s ten program models fall under three categories: prevention and diversion, crisis response, and permanent housing, with crisis response the largest category of service. Some of the ten program models within these three categories could be used as touchpoints to generate a pilot population or eligibility pool from which to randomly select participants, for example, direct cash support could be used as prevention/diversion and/or as an additive to support a smooth transition from rapid rehousing to permanent housing. The CoC’s Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Program integrates short-term financial assistance with services and case management to help those experiencing homelessness get quickly re-housed and stabilized. In 2023, the RRH program exited 38% of households to permanent housing. It is well documented that our region faces unique and significant barriers and limitations to constructing and preserving affordable and equitable housing opportunities, but despite these structural constraints, it is worth considering whether additional, flexible cash support for those exiting rapid rehousing would produce better, more sustained positive outcomes. The “Health Currency” pilot program is investigating this very question in five counties: Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz. The pilot will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to test the effect of unconditional cash transfers on the housing stability, earnings, healthcare interactions, arrests, and employment status of those exiting rapid rehousing programs. Abode Services, an organization based in Fremont, California, has been offering rapid rehousing programs for thirteen years. Faced with evidence of a decrease in effectiveness of this intervention, Abode convened a focus group with former RRH participants to identify new strategies. Many participants expressed the need for additional, unconditional financial support in the months after exiting homelessness. In response, Abode launched “Health Currency,” a program to support those exiting RRH with monthly cash payments for 12 months. They will randomly give 1,100 households 12 monthly, unconditional payments on reloadable, no-fee debit cards. The payments will total $13,000 for individuals and $16,000 for households with children; families will receive on average $1,333 a month. It’s important to specify that even though these are intended to support people with housing costs, they are fundamentally a guaranteed income, in that the payments are unconditional and unrestricted. Through honoring the flexibility and agency at the core of the GI movement, these programs demonstrate that direct cash is the currency of care. They also illustrate how the existing safety net can be amplified by integration of flexible cash support. Adrienne Sabety, a health economist and 95 assistant professor of health policy at the Stanford School of Medicine asserts, “Health Currency builds on the existing body of work by focusing on a novel suite of outcomes and creating an intervention that gives policymakers, researchers and practitioners a practical way to embed unconditional cash transfers into the existing safety net (Duff-Brown, 2023). Contra Costa County has many resources and programs in place to leverage and anchor a pilot and provide outreach, recruitment, and application assistance channels, including the Coordinated Entry system, the community queue, HousingWORKS! (the eviction prevention and rapid rehousing program for families receiving CalWORKS), and our County’s robust network of direct service providers and community partners. As indicated earlier, housing instability is becoming increasingly urgent among several key populations, including, but not limited to, older adults, youth, and families. There are currently 19,521 older adults on the waitlist for affordable housing in Contra Costa (EHSD Aging and Adult Services Report, September 23, 2024). Indeed, one of the Master Plan on Aging’s strategies is to “bolster prevention services that keep older adults from becoming unhoused.” Youth and young adults are also increasingly at risk and exposed to housing insecurity. In academic year 2022–2023, Contra Costa school districts identified 2,875 students experiencing homelessness (Contra Costa County Office of Education, 2023). Most lived with parents or legal guardians, although the schools identified 147 “unaccompanied” students experiencing homelessness. Seventy-six percent of students experiencing homelessness identified as being “doubled up,” with 13% in shelters, 5% unsheltered, 6% in hotels or motels, and none in transitional housing (Matthew Aronson Consulting, 2024).79 Youth and young adults (YYA) surveyed in Contra Costa County’s recent YYA Homelessness Community Needs Assessment identified lack of financial resources as a pressing challenge, second only to limited affordable housing stock, and identified financial support as a critical missing resource. Income, employment, and generational poverty were elevated as significant barriers to long-term thriving and a high priority across subgroups. Contra Costa does not have the housing and early intervention resources to meet the needs of the formidable number of YYA who experience some form of homelessness each year. As noted in discussing the former foster youth priority population, the 79 While this reporting includes many YYA not identified by the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), it has the following limitations: (1) School Counts miss many 18-24 year olds: K-12 school-based counts are likely to skew towards students at or under 18 and will miss many 18-24 year olds; (2) School Counts are self- reported: Students experiencing homelessness may not want to reveal their housing status to staff given the shame and stigma associated with homelessness; (3) School Counts only count students enrolled in school: They will never capture YYA not enrolled in school and most rely more narrowly on participation in McKinney-Vento funded activities (Matthew Aronson Consulting, 2024). 96 county’s Foster Youth for Independence (FYI) voucher program could be utilized as a potential participant pool. Individuals returning home after incarceration Despite progressive changes across multiple domains of California’s criminal justice system, including a significant decline in the prison population and sentencing reform, the costs of incarceration have skyrocketed, and recidivism remains high.80 Aside from these fiscal impacts, the human costs are patently visible in many of our communities, albeit in disproportionate and dissimilar measure. If a guaranteed income generally responds to the “fierce urgency of now,” (King, 1963) for people returning to their communities after incarceration, that fierceness and urgency is exacerbated tenfold.81 Many who exit our jails and prisons were already economically marginalized when they went in; the reentry process creates yet more vulnerabilities and barriers, becoming part of a larger system of inherent and ongoing disadvantage that impedes individual success and the overall health, safety, and well-being of our communities. This fuels a revolving door between poverty, homelessness, and incarceration, which is well-documented in nationwide research (Couloute & Kopf, 2018) and local realities. For example, The California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness found that more than 75% of those 80 Over the past decade, the cost of imprisoning one person in California has increased by more than 90%, reaching a record-breaking $132,860 annually, according to state finance documents (Hwang & Duara, 2024). Recidivism stands at 41.9%, based on the most up-to-date audit (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 2024). To identify new strategies to support community integration and decrease recidivism, in 2023 Attorney General Rob Bonta formed the California Reentry Roundtable, a group of service providers, people with lived experience, governmental staff, researchers, legal professionals, and advocates, of which the author is a member. The critical role of financial stability has been a major theme throughout all our discussions, and guaranteed income has been uplifted as a viable pathway for support. 81 The phrase is from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The full paragraph from which the phrase is taken is as follows: “It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds." But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. So, we have come to cash this check—a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.” 97 surveyed had been incarcerated at some point during their lives, and in the six months prior to becoming homeless, 43% were in jail or prison, or on probation or parole (Kushel, M., and University of California, San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, 2023). Fourteen percent entered homelessness directly after being released from jail or prison. Mirroring the statewide study, Contra Costa County’s 2024 PIT count shows that 45% of the 2,843 adults counted as experiencing homelessness had spent at least one night in jail or prison in the past year. In an era when we are seeing heightened criminalization of poverty and continued housing scarcity and inequities, it is paramount to disrupt this revolving door and address the critical role that financial stability plays in providing access to basic needs, like housing, and pathways to self-sufficiency, like employment. A series of progressive reforms has meant that more California residents are returning home from prison. Against this landscape, it’s vital to ask what kinds of supports and systems our returning citizens are coming home to and what kinds of resources they are equipped with when they do. This framing emphasizes that reducing recidivism and improving reentry pathways are intimately related and desperately needed.82 In recognition of this interconnection, the significant barriers faced by people returning home from prison, and the fact that the provision of cash support is an essential investment in individuals’ futures and public safety, in 2022–2023, the State of California invested $52.5M in one-time funding to develop the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) initiative, of which 30% can be used for unrestricted payments. Administered by the Workforce Development Board, the HIRE initiative ensures that individuals returning home from incarceration have access to critical reentry services coupled with cash to cover their most essential needs. Recidivism is inextricably linked to socioeconomic disadvantages that accrue with barriers to reentry and reintegration—the collateral consequences that often impede a true “second chance.” Too many people do not have a home to return to nor income or employment awaiting them. The revolving door between incarceration and poverty is easy both to see and to understand. Not only do people lose all earning potential during the time they serve, they continue to face significant obstacles upon release—in employment, housing, food security, and other areas of basic need and social support. Formerly incarcerated people face 27% 82 Although I am focusing on economic security, improving reentry pathways encompasses additional dimensions of resourcing and care, including health, housing, employment, food, and provision of essential needs for community reintegration. This is part of reimagining and strengthening our social safety net—challenging us to consider and account for the ways in which all these dimensions are intertwined, e.g., without money, someone may be unable to access transportation to a job interview, or buy clothes suitable for one; they may skip meals or eat foods that negatively impact their health; they may be unable to successfully reunify with or care for their family; they may sink further into debt; and so on. 98 unemployment—a rate higher than the national unemployment rate during the Great Depression (Couloute & Kopf, 2018). With gaps in work experience and education, formerly incarcerated individuals are often relegated to menial, dangerous work for predatory wages. After incarceration, hourly and annual earnings decrease by 11% and 40%, respectively (Diekhoff, 2015). Studies show that the income of an incarcerated person’s family is 22% lower during the period of incarceration (Martin, 2017). Debts continue to build both inside and outside the prison system, and upon release, people often return to households that struggle to meet basic financial needs. This can result in a population that is multiply systems-involved, potentially across generations. The impact on future generations should not be underestimated. Every day, over 460,000 people in the country are in pretrial detention, the majority of them because they cannot afford the cost of bail. Many of them are parents: nearly 3 million children in the United States have an incarcerated parent, with Black children disproportionately impacted. The long- term adverse implications of parental incarceration on a child’s physical and mental health, income and employment, and future relationships are significant. Relatedly, racial and ethnic disparities throughout Contra Costa’s criminal justice system are notable. In 2018 the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force produced a detailed data analysis and set of recommendations related to reducing racial disparities in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Their findings document extensive disparities in justice system involvement and outcomes, including higher arrest rates for Black youth and adults; higher probation referral rates for Black youth, as compared with Latino and white youth; and higher rates of Black youth sent to secure confinement than all other races. Six years later, pervasive and persistent disparities continue to define justice involvement in Contra Costa County. During the second quarter of 2024, African Americans represented 28% of those booked into county jail, but make up only 8% of the county’s population. Hispanics, who represent 27% of the county’s population, comprised 32% of those arrested and booked. In contrast, white residents comprised 32% of arrests and bookings but make up 39% of the county’s population (Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting, July 23, 2024). These disparities are signposts of deeper inequities related to access to resources and opportunities, as discussed throughout this report; they also fuel and funnel into other systemic involvement and overrepresentation, e.g., within the county’s homeless services, school disciplinary actions, and other outcomes. 99 Guaranteed income is being used as a critical lever and tangible tool within a broader system of resourcing and care intentionally designed to increase a formerly incarcerated person’s chance of successful community integration and individual accomplishment. While this is a significant and innovative investment, it is not without precedent or substantiation. Evidence from studies in New York, Chicago, Richmond, and Boston shows that increased income has favorable outcomes for people with criminal records (Edelman, 2017). Studies have found, for example, that an increase in income by just $70 per month can reduce the risk of recidivism within three years of release by 2.8 percent (Makowsky & Agan, 2018) This is in line with research linking economic security with increased public safety and decreased criminal legal involvement and incidents of violence, e.g., Akee et al., 2010; Blakeslee & Fishman, 2018; Buller, et al., 2018; Calnitsky and Pons, 2021; Harding et al., 2014; Holzer et al., 2006; Munyo & Rossi, 2015; Palmer et al., 2019; Travis, 2006. About a dozen GI pilots have focused on the reentry population nationwide. Two are publicly funded: one in Richmond, Virginia and the other in Santa Clara County.83 Other major pilots are happening or have concluded in Alameda County, Chicago, Connecticut, Florida, and North Carolina. Early findings on the pilots in Gainesville, Florida, and Durham show promising outcomes related to individual well-being and public safety. The full evaluation reports will be released in early 2025. Both were randomized controlled trials, with evaluations conducted by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research. In Gainesville, Just Income’s pilot resulted in a 43% reduction in financial-related probation violations. Additional positive impacts were evidenced by increased financial stability, employment, and food security and the overall trend of participants feeling more secure and less stressed. Durham’s Excel pilot is one of many guaranteed income programs that has shown the return on investment that direct cash support can offer, both to the person returning to their community and the community to which they are returning. Forty percent of individuals coming out of incarceration in the state of North Carolina return within the first three years. During Excel, only two individuals of the 109 enrolled in the pilot were convicted of charges, and those were incurred before the pilot began. This incredibly low recidivism rate shows that when individuals have the resources they need to thrive, the impact on public safety is significant, as is the effect on people’s potential to contribute to community well-being. One Excel pilot participant was 83 Another publicly-funded pilot in a major city will be launching soon, but the official announcement has not yet been made as of the submission of this report. 100 able to invest in and launch a nonprofit to help young women make different decisions from the ones that led to her incarceration. Pilots for justice-impacted populations launched to date are as follows: Arlington’s Guarantee (VA): This pilot did not exclusively focus on justice-involved individuals, but, based on the recognition that this population would be underrepresented in its chosen sample, they created a carve-out for 25 individuals returning from incarceration, who received $500/month for 18 months. Chicago Future Fund (IL): In 2021, Equity and Transformation (EAT) established the Chicago Future Fund (CFF), which provided $500 each month for 18 months to 30 system-impacted residents of Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. To qualify for the program, participants had to be 18–35 years old, earn less than $12,000 per year, and be formerly incarcerated. The initial cash disbursement was on November 15, 2021, and the final disbursement was in April 2023. It is notable that the results from the CFF pilot program (released in November 2023) find no support for the main criticism of GI programs—that giving people cash will cause them to work less. Most CFF participants reported continued involvement in the labor market, having either continued to accept full-time jobs or short-term positions when they were available or having remained active in applying for job vacancies. Community Love Fund (nationwide): Established in 2021, the fund will provide 17 formerly incarcerated and four currently incarcerated women with $500/month for 12 months across four different prison systems. This program is the first of its kind to disburse direct, recurring cash relief to people currently behind bars. Excel, StepUp Durham (NC): 109 participants were randomly selected to receive $600/month for one year. The pilot ran from March 2022–February 2023. Participant eligibility criteria were as follows: (1) released from prison (NC State prison, a prison in another state, or federal prison) within the last 60 months prior to application, (2) returning to a Durham address (City or County), and (3) having an income below 60% 2021 Durham-Chapel Hill Area Median Income. 4-CT (CT): The Elm City Reentry Pilot provided 40 individuals with $500/month for 12 months. The pilot was funded through private philanthropy and developed in partnership with Project MORE, New Haven's reentry welcome center, and the City of New Haven. Additionally, the Bridgeport & New Haven Health Equity Pilot provided 30 individuals returning from incarceration with diagnosed chronic diseases with $500/month for six months. It is also funded by private philanthropy. 101 Just Income (FL): This pilot, operating in Alachua County, disbursed $874k over 12 months to 155 individuals from January 2022–February 2023, amounting to $7,600 per participant. Individuals were issued an up-front payment of $1,000 in the first month, followed by $600 for the remaining eleven. Just Income is designed by and run through the organization Community Spring, a grassroots organization dedicated to economic justice. Community Spring raised funds to launch a second cohort; monthly payments began in January 2024. All recipients are Alachua County, Florida residents released from prison or jail with a felony, or who began felony probation on or after June 3, 2023. Following an application and a random selection process, individuals will receive financial support as part of Community Spring's commitment to providing sustained economic empowerment to formerly incarcerated people. As with the first cohort, Just Income administrators realized that 24 months would have been an ideal duration, but 12 months was all they could raise funds for. Restorative Reentry Fund (CA): In 2021, Community Works launched the country’s first GI pilot for people coming home after incarceration, with funding from the Remy Fund for Racial and Environmental Justice and COVID-19: A Just East Bay Response Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation. The fund provided 38 people with $1,000/month for 12 months and $500/month for an additional six months, totaling $15,000/individual over the course of the pilot, which ran from October 2022–March 2024. Returning Citizen Stimulus (nationwide): This unprecedented cash transfer program was the largest in history to support people leaving incarceration. The RCS distributed more than $24 million to 10,500 people who were released from prison at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, including over 5,000 in California and more than 1,000 in the Bay Area. RCS was conceived by the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) as a response to correctional facilities decreasing their imprisoned populations and people returning to one of the most challenging employment markets in recent history. They have now coalesced partners to launch the Coalition for Reentry Cash, which helped advance the HIRE Initiative referenced previously and continues to build advocacy for cash support for reentry populations around the country. Richmond Resilience Initiative (VA): The third cohort of this five-year initiative in the City of Richmond specifies eligibility criteria that includes justice involvement. The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI), Mayor Levar Stoney’s guaranteed income pilot, was established in 2020 to support residents impacted by the “cliff effect.” Through its partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and UpTogether, the City of Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building is engaging individuals and families who neither make a living wage nor qualify for federal benefits due to their household income. The RRI strives to help residents thrive and not 102 merely survive by offering a $250–$500 monthly supplement to their income for 24 months. The Richmond Resilience Initiative is supported through funding provided by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, the Robins Foundation, the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, and the American Rescue Plan Act. Rubicon Returning Home Career Grant (CA): 20 participants received a $1,500 monthly stipend for 18 months, concluding in October 2023. The cohort was limited to referrals received from eligible community-based organizations that provide pre-release and post-release services to justice-involved adults. CBO partners nominated participants engaged in their programs and services for whom this opportunity would alleviate barriers to employment and career mobility. In addition to financial support, the partner CBOs provided one-on-one mentorship and goal support. Santa Clara County (CA): In 2023 the County of Santa Clara announced and funded their fourth GI pilot, intended to serve justice-involved individuals. The Board of Supervisors approved a total allocation of $4 million for this initiative, with $2 million derived from AB 109 funds and $2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will provide $1,200 a month for two years to 100 people (an additional 200 people will be enrolled as the control group). The pilot is intended to support people who are currently incarcerated so they can have financial support immediately upon release. This investment is conceived as both preventative and promotional, i.e., to save public sector costs associated with justice involvement, including recidivism and emergency services utilization, and provide a meaningful bridge and boost at a critical threshold. It’s notable that none of the specific design parameters, including population selection criteria, were in place before the funding allocation was made by the Board of Supervisors. The design has unfolded over more than a year of extensive and strategic stakeholder conversations and intentional decision-making, with robust participation from lived experience advisory boards in the county, service providers, probation officers and rehabilitation officers who work in custody with clients, and various county departments. Santa Clara is planning to maximize incentives by providing additional funds of up to $599 (the IRS threshold) to encourage participants to attend workshops on topics such as résumé building, interview preparation, and career planning. Instead of contracting with a university-based research team for the pilot’s evaluation, which could significantly delay both the program’s start and the reporting, Santa Clara has opted to proceed through an Institutional Review Board process. 103 As illustrated by the above list, there is tremendous variation in pilot design and population contouring, in particular. Each pilot was conceived in alignment with the needs, experiences, and input of the specific community in which it was/will be launched. Contra Costa County’s Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) mirrors many of the tenets that underlie GI’s strategic intent and programmatic aims, including addressing the needs of the whole person and meeting people where they are. Launched in July 2020, HIP brought together a multidisciplinary team of public agencies and community-based organizations to provide case management and coordination for indigent, public-defense clients whose complex challenges require a type of support otherwise unavailable to them. They offer varied resources, including civil legal aid to remedy collateral consequences of arrest, peer support and on-site services, and some flexible funding to increase housing access. The program has led to a clear decline in systems involvement: 52% of HIP’s clients have had no additional charges filed, a remarkable finding given this population’s typically high levels of persistent system involvement (Malm, et al., 2023a). In addition, after one year in the program, approximately 75% of clients exited to permanent housing. Lastly, criminal justice system post-treatment costs were markedly decreased for HIP clients (Malm, et al., 2023b). This is a clear example of what success looks like and how it’s achieved for some of our most vulnerable and system-impacted residents: with intentional interventions and holistic approaches that unify diverse and intersecting public agencies and community organizations and provide individuals with flexible, time-sensitive support. People reentering the community have served their time. So, the question is: Why do we keep punishing them? How can we stem the revolving door that presents innumerable barriers to successfully staying out? When we train our eye on divesting from punishment and investing in justice, we create new pathways of affirmation and opportunity. A guaranteed income pilot secured through AB 109 funding aligns with the bill’s intent to promote justice reinvestment; the CAB’s desire to allocate the reserves to fund data-driven, research-based, and innovative initiatives that cut across siloes and address service gaps and unmet needs; and our County’s increasing turn toward equity-focused goals and metrics. Most of all, it aligns with a fundamental belief in human dignity, trust, responsibility, and possibility. Families experiencing economic vulnerability A strong economy does not, in itself, provide a better standard of living for all; official economic markers do not quantify nor account for the grim realities faced by low-income people and families, not the wages they subsist on nor the costs they are subjected to. It is important to 104 keep in mind that given the demographic composition of workers in low-paid jobs, wage stagnation, escalating living costs, and income disparities particularly harm people of color, women, and workers without a college degree. An equitable and inclusive economy and society is one where all residents—regardless of their race/ethnicity, nativity, gender, income, religion, neighborhood of residence, ability, or other characteristics—are able to participate and benefit from our collective prosperity and connect to what should be shared resources and assets. As noted above, many families in Contra Costa struggle to make ends meet. Over 10% of children under age 18 live in poverty, 97% of families with a child under 18 have at least one parent in the labor force, and 72% have all available parents in the labor force (2023 American Community Survey). Even with two working parents, families are struggling; the high costs of housing, childcare, and other basic needs renders many of them financially strapped and chronically stressed. This pervasive insecurity has a spillover effect on their children’s lives, imperiling their physical health, academic success, and emotional well-being. It is also reflected in the increased numbers of families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Contra Costa County’s Continuum of Care served 1,878 households with children, an 89% increase since 2019 (Health, Housing, and Homeless Services, Contra Costa Health, 2023 Annual Report). In addition, the ability to cover emergency expenses is far more difficult for households with children. According to the 2022 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), only 43% of U.S. families with children below the age of 18 could cover a $400 emergency expense with cash or its equivalent, a 7% decline compared to 2021 (Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2023). The assessment of GI pilot participants’ ability to cover a $400 emergency expense from baseline to end-point is a common evaluation metric used in numerous pilots. Across populations and geographies, participants have experienced marked increases in savings capacity, demonstrating the critical and enduring impact timebound cash support can make for family stability and children’s futures. Economic insecurity is a pervasive agent of harm threaded through all life phases that manifests across generations—resulting in not just material deprivation but theft of human potential. A preponderance of research demonstrates the value and criticality of early intervention in promoting health and well-being and the present and future costs—both individual and societal—that accrue with childhood and neighborhood poverty (Chetty & Hendren, 2014). These related research areas—individual gains, generational effects, and societal detriment— 105 furnish the basis for numerous pilots that center families and caregivers.84 They are also at the core of a larger movement to advance dual-generation policy design, systems reform, and outcomes evaluation.85 Using income- or economically-based criteria is one of the most common approaches to contouring pilot eligibility. Parameters and selection practices vary; zip codes, census tracts, or neighborhoods with concentrated poverty can be used to create a sample pool, or pilots may use a specific indicator, like FPL or AMI, and define a percentage as the eligibility cutoff. These thresholds may align with public benefits eligibility, but they can also be set to reach individuals and families who may not qualify for public benefits but still struggle to make ends meet and/or are earning less than what is needed to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, childcare, health care, and transportation in their locality. ALICE is a United Way acronym for “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.” Many states have adopted this methodology and terminology to more realistically assess and address the extent and severity of economic hardship among their residents.86 ALICE households have incomes that are above the FPL but not high enough to afford essentials in the communities where they live; they exhibit the gross misalignment between low-paying jobs and financial survival. These households are forced to make excruciating tradeoffs that often pit one basic need against another, and they routinely face the fact that basic needs costs are increasing faster than inflation (United for ALICE, 2024). Guaranteed income pilots in Albany, Boston, Boulder, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Maine, Tacoma, and Virginia have all used the ALICE framework to define their population selection criteria. Nearly half of children in the U.S. lived in households experiencing financial hardship in 2019; while 16% were below the FPL, an additional 33% were ALICE. Children of all demographic groups fall below the ALICE Threshold, but racial disparities are marked: 70% of Black children 84 This recognition is also embedded in the structure of public benefits and reflected in the well-established body of research that links investment in public benefits and strengthened economic supports to positive youth and family outcomes (Ginther & Johnson-Motoyama, 2017; McLaughlin, 2017; Javier, Hoffman, & Shah, 2019; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2019; Spencer, Livingston, et al., 2021). 85 Sims & Bogle, 2020. 86 The ALICE “Household Survival Budget” reflects the minimum costs of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, adjusted for different counties and household types. The ALICE threshold of financial survival is derived from the survival budget and represents the minimum average income a household needs to afford basic costs. 106 and 68% of Hispanic children lived in households with income below the ALICE Threshold in 2019, compared to 36% of white children. Additionally, 28% of children in households with two adults in the labor force were still below the ALICE Threshold in 2019 (United for ALICE, 2020). A significant number of Contra Costa residents have incomes above the FPL but struggle to make ends meet; financial hardship is a pervasive, countywide issue. For many households, a small, reliable infusion of financial support, even for a limited amount of time, can truly make the difference between stability and vulnerability. 107 FINANCIAL MODELING AND RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PILOTS As noted in the recommended Board actions on pages 19-20 of this report, our request is that the Board of Supervisors allocate $5.75 million in one-time Measure X funds to plan and launch guaranteed income pilots countywide. This includes $4.5 million for direct payments to residents; $500,000 to cover administrative costs for EHSD to anchor the program, perform and coordinate community outreach, administer Requests for Proposals (RFP)/grants administration, and conduct evaluations; and $750,000 to support staffing and administrative costs for community partners to implement pilots and provide benefits counseling, stipends for survey completion and programming participation, and additional supports and services in alignment with their design and focus population. Our recommended budget model, including participant numbers, and incorporating best practices in payment amount and duration, is as follows (Note: This chart does not include the $1 million in potential AB 109 funding): COMPONENT/QUANTITY/DURATION COST Direct payments of $1,000/month to approximately 250 residents for 18 months $4,500,000 EHSD administration costs calculated at approximately 10% (includes program oversight, RFP/grants management, evaluation, and community engagement [including language access]) $500,000 Community-based organizations: staffing/administrative cost to plan, launch, implement, and support the evaluation of 3-4 different GI pilots over 18 months $750,000 TOTAL BUDGET $5,750,000 Note that the pilot population size (i.e., number of participants) suggested above is approximate: nothing has been costed out yet, and we have not looked at recruitment pools and what seems feasible for enrollment given outreach capacity and eligibility criteria. Moreover, we expect that community input during the RFP design process and organizational RFP submissions will provide additional considerations and variable scenarios. However, the prevailing intent of budget apportionment and pilot design should be to maximize the amount of money going directly into residents’ pockets and minimize administrative overhead to the greatest extent possible. In addition, there are potential variations in payment amounts and scaffolding to consider. For example, some pilots, such as Monument Impact’s, provide an up-front stabilization payment 108 larger than the monthly amount, while others taper payment as the pilot nears completion. Guaranteed income practitioners working with the youth and young adult population have also noted that a bi-weekly payment may better align with their life circumstances/needs and their event-based (as opposed to longitudinal) mindset. Payments can also be variable, based on participants’ specific financial circumstances. For example, Yolo County’s Yolo Basic Income (YOBI) program provided cash amounts that would put the total income of participant families above the California Poverty Measure. Because each family’s starting point was different, so were the payments. The average payment provided to the 54 families enrolled in YOBI was $1,244. Our budget model allows for different payment cadences depending on the priority population and discernment of the implementing organization. 109 CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report, our guaranteed income pilot funding request, and our presentation to the Board acknowledge the importance of public assistance (as does the guaranteed income movement as a whole) while simultaneously exploring how and why our current public benefits landscape does not work for all and is not sufficient to meet the scale or scope of need. Building a stronger and wider 21st century safety net means addressing and redressing the harms inflicted by exclusionary practices and policies and acknowledging the high cost of contemporary living and the burdens it places on an increasing number of residents, particularly residents of color. Strengthening the safety net does not mean erasing or replacing it, but rather supplementing our current slate of benefits for those who are disproportionately impacted by economic insecurity, racial disparities, and other compounding vulnerabilities and expanding it to provide a boost and bridge to those who need it most. This reimagined social safety net creates a bolder, more inclusive, responsive, holistic, and realistic support system to promote thriving people and communities. We are committed to creating a more resilient, equitable, and inclusive county for all. The combined impact of expanding enrollment in and implementation of public assistance and piloting guaranteed income (both for those already receiving it and those who don’t quite qualify) will have a multiplier effect on the collective health and well-being of our county, both its current and future residents. With a wealth of local knowledge, available funding via Measure X, and demonstrated and growing community support, Contra Costa County is well positioned to expand the number, reach, and impact of local guaranteed income pilots. This will, in turn, increase positive economic and well-being outcomes for many more residents and families who are among the most vulnerable living in our county—youth transitioning out of foster care, residents who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused, residents re-entering the community from incarceration, and families who are experiencing significant financial hardship, factoring local cost of living into eligibility criteria. The author wishes to thank the members of the Contra Costa Guaranteed Income Working Group for their tireless work in conducting listening sessions and serving as thought partners to help shape the burgeoning guaranteed income movement in Contra Costa; the members of the Board of Supervisors for expressing interest in deepening their knowledge about how guaranteed income programs work and can benefit our local communities; the members of the Community Corrections Partnership’s Community Advisory Board for their commitment to 110 ensuring that residents returning from incarceration have the baseline resources they need to thrive; the Employment and Human Services Department for their interest in serving as a home for guaranteed income programs funded through Measure X; and the many guaranteed income evaluators, implementers, participants, researchers, and racial and economic justice leaders who have lent their wisdom and expertise to help inform advocacy and light a path forward. 111 APPENDIX I GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES 112 APPENDIX 1: GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROFILES AND FINDINGS This appendix describes the scope, population focus, and findings for six prominent guaranteed income pilots: Arlington’s Guarantee (Virginia), BIG:LEAP (Los Angeles), Magnolia Mother’s Trust (Jackson), New Mexico Guaranteed Income Pilot, Santa Clara Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot for Foster Youth, and Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration. Arlington’s Guarantee (VA) Arlington’s Guarantee ran from September 2021–November 2023 and provided 200 households with $500/month for 18 months. To generate a sampling frame representative of those living on very low incomes in Arlington and create a design with dual-generation impacts, the Arlington’s Guarantee pilot drew from a pool of community members who received a DHS Housing Grant, had at least one child under 18, and earned no more than 30% of the area median income. The local Housing Grant pool provided an optimal sample because Arlington was able to protect locally-funded housing benefits, whereas federal Housing Choice Voucher benefits would not have been protected. At the same time, the Arlington’s Guarantee partners were concerned about groups that may be underrepresented within this sample, so they created a carve-out for two populations: individuals re-entering the community after incarceration and undocumented heads of households, totaling 50 additional participants. This design represents the ingenuity and intentionality that is the hallmark of guaranteed income programs—an attempt to meet the needs of local communities, adapt participant thresholds proactively and responsively, and address systemic gaps and exclusions. Arlington’s Guarantee participants demonstrated increased employment and income growth. Figure 1 (on next page) shows the pilot’s impact on this area, reflected comparatively. 113 Figure 1. Arlington’s Guarantee Increased Employment and Income. (Source: Arlington’s Guarantee Final Report, 2024). Figure 2 shows participants’ expenditures over a six-month window; as with most pilots we have data on, the funds were overwhelmingly used to pay for basic needs. Figure 2. Arlington’s Guarantee Survey Interval Question on Spending Extra Income. (Source: Arlington’s Guarantee Final Report, 2024) 114 Goal-setting and persistence were also tracked. For example, on the final survey, participants and comparison group households were asked if they had established any long-term goals for their family over the past 18 months. Participants were significantly more likely than comparison group households to have set long-term goals (84% participants, 53% comparison). BIG:LEAP (Los Angeles, CA) BIG:LEAP was implemented by the Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) with the goal to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. It was funded through the American Rescue Plan, a reappropriation from the city’s police budget, and additional investments from local council districts. Beginning in January 2022, the pilot distributed $1,000 a month to 3,202 residents for a period of 12 months. Program eligibility required that participants be a Los Angeles resident; 18 years or older with at least one dependent child younger than 18 or a student younger than 24, or be pregnant; and have an income at or below the federal poverty level. Most people in both the treatment and control groups were hovering near the deep poverty line (the poverty rate is 16.6% in Los Angeles). The control group consisted of 4,992 participants. BIG:LEAP was the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate whether 12 months of payments can make a difference on numerous life dimensions;87 it was also the first RCT since the late 1970s to study GI’s impact on intimate partner violence. And, as the largest 12-month guaranteed income RCT to date, BIG:LEAP’s findings illustrate how, even within this narrow duration, the program precipitated shifts in participants’ sense of self and goal activation. The evaluation report’s authors document that “participants moved sequentially from alleviating material hardship (months 1–6), to an active goal-setting phase (months 6–9) and then shoring up resources in anticipation of material hardship resuming when the GI concluded (months 9– 12)…First, they established immediate safety for their households by securing housing and necessary material resources, preventing homelessness, and getting themselves and their children out of dangerous relationships, housing arrangements, or settings characterized by IPV [Intimate Partner Violence]. Second, they established proximate safety and security for their children and community across three domains: enrolling their children in enrichment activities, 87 Kim, Castro, West, et al. (2024) state that “BIG:LEAP’s design…represents the final puzzle piece in understanding how an unexpected amount of change was possible over only 12 months. Participants leveraged the GI alongside existing public benefits such as CalFresh, housing supports, WIC, and expanded unemployment insurance while also frequenting other social programs throughout the city that provided housing and utility assistance, after- school programming, IPV services, and mental health support. In other words, participants’ strategies for using the GI to alter their trajectory often included availing themselves of other programs whenever feasible—just as those in the control group did.” 115 alleviating the material hardship of others through acts of reciprocity and mutual aid, and engaging or re-engaging with their neighborhoods. Finally, when and if funds allowed, participants engaged in the proactive and preventative health and well-being behaviors detailed above along with shoring up resources to establish safety in the future” (Kim, Castro, West, et al., 2024). These findings attest to the concrete and far-reaching impacts that stable and substantive cash support can catalyze in the lives of individuals and families. BIG:LEAP’s findings are especially important because it is one of the first California pilots to conclude and emerge with a published RCT evaluation report. BIG:LEAP’s key findings include: • Pilot participants demonstrated a significantly increased ability to cover a $400 emergency compared to the control group six months into BIG:LEAP • Pilot participants demonstrated a significant decrease in food insecurity and an increase in health-promoting behaviors. • Pilot participants reported reduced severity and frequency of Intimate Partner Violence over the duration of BIG:LEAP. • Treatment group parents were significantly more likely than control group parents to maintain their children’s extracurricular activities like sports and after-school lessons across the duration of the pilot. • Pilot participants were significantly more likely to secure full-time employment. • Pilot participants expressed greater social connections and positive neighborhood engagement. Upon release of the pilot’s evaluation report, Los Angeles Councilmember Marqueece Harris- Dawson stated that “The BIG:LEAP program offers significant change for some and life-altering benefits for others. The data underscores its effectiveness and success in improving health and wellbeing, and stability for all who participated.” Consequently, LA’s City Council directed the CIFD to return with program parameters for a $4–5 million guaranteed income program to support two populations: individuals experiencing intimate partner violence and transitional age youth. In the Council motion, they stated, “The results of the BIG:LEAP study show us that guaranteed income is a simple yet incredibly effective way to interrupt cycles of poverty and build community wealth, giving families the agency to best meet their own needs, set goals and contribute to their communities. Despite extreme financial pressures and profound effects of 116 the COVID-19 pandemic, historically high inflation and rising housing costs, recipients of guaranteed income were able to stay in their homes, escape violent living situations, invest in enrichment experiences for their children, and have more food security for their families. These unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants provided an income floor for those without one, strengthening the social safety net and expanding access in the process” (Los Angeles City Council, July 30, 2024). Magnolia Mother’s Trust Pilot Springboard to Opportunities launched the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) pilot in 2018; it has since enrolled several cohorts and generated a robust dual-generational research study, culling data from the first three cohorts. Magnolia Mother’s Trust participants are Black mothers who reside in subsidized housing in Jackson, Mississippi. Participants were chosen through a lottery system and received $1,000/month for 12 months. Following the initial cohort (which had 30 mothers), the program expanded to include the opening and seeding of savings accounts for each participating mother's child(ren) under the age of 18. Cohort two, which spanned 2020 and 2021, included 110 mothers; Cohort three, which ran in 2021 and 2022, included 100 mothers. The pilot also offered monthly meetings for participants to build community, develop leadership skills, and increase social capital. Participant outcomes across the first three cohorts have included: • First-year cohort collectively paid off over $10,000 in debt • More mothers were able to prepare 3 homemade meals/day for their family • The number of mothers in the second-year cohort who could pay all bills on time jumped from 27% to 83% • 74% of mothers across the first three cohorts reported feeling more hopeful for their future during the pilot than before it; 80% reported feeling more hopeful for their children’s future during the pilot than before it. Alongside these important outcomes, participants were able to access the following resources and opportunities as a result of the cash payments, as shown in Figure 3: 117 Figure 3. Opportunities Mothers Identified as Made Possible by Guaranteed Income. (Source: Moore et al., 2023). The research study documents that “MMT moms have experienced significant gains in domains ranging from greater savings and financial stability to increased feelings of confidence and agency that have facilitated their ability to show up for their families and themselves. These significant gains substantiate that guaranteed income programs like MMT are viable pathways for meaningful economic reform that is rooted in equity and justice” (Moore et al., 2023). New Mexico Guaranteed Income Pilot The program selected 330 mixed-immigration status households to receive $500 monthly for 12 months beginning in February 2022. One-third of households came from rural communities and two-thirds from urban communities. An additional extension was granted to 50 randomly- selected mixed-status households to receive $500 monthly for an additional six months. Figure 4 documents that more participants were able to pay rent or mortgage on time. Figure 4. Participant Survey Response regarding Payment of Rent or Mortgage on Time. (Source: Guaranteed Income: Increasing Employment and Helping Families Thrive Pilot, New Mexico, Final Report, 2023). 118 Figure 5 shows the impact on family well-being and children’s academic success, demonstrating that guaranteed income’s benefits genuinely ripple across generations, helping everyone in a household be in a better position to thrive. Figure 5. Participant Survey Response regarding Children’s Educational Achievement and Status. (Source: Guaranteed Income: Increasing Employment and Helping Families Thrive Pilot, New Mexico, Final Report, 2023) Santa Clara County Guaranteed Basic Income for Foster Youth In 2020, Santa Clara County launched the first pilot program in the nation for foster youth, providing monthly cash payments of $1,000 for 18 months to foster youth 21–24 years old. Notably, the pilot was initially only funded for 12 months, but the County Board of Supervisors funded an extension after witnessing the tremendous and widespread benefits to date. Moreover, Santa Clara County recently launched a second cohort based on the success of the first. The first cohort reported the following findings: • Literal homelessness decreased from 11% to 5%88 88 “Literal homelessness” is defined as when an individual or family lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. 119 • Majority of funds went to rent, but decreased from 76% of funds to 52% of funds, i.e., lowered the rent burden and permitted people to remain housed while being able to address other critical basic needs • Enrollment in school full-time increased from 13% to 33% • Full-time employment increased from 44% to 58% • Individuals with a checking account increased from 72% to 88% As noted earlier, this pilot was just the beginning of Santa Clara County’s extensive public investment in supporting some of its most vulnerable residents to thrive through guaranteed income. Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration was launched by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs in February 2019. To qualify or be considered for SEED, residents had to be at least 18 years old, reside in Stockton, and live in a neighborhood with a median income at or below $46,033 (the city’s median income). Based on that criteria, CGIR’s evaluation team randomly selected 4,200 residences and sent them a letter inviting them to apply for the pilot. Notably, the mailers were translated into the five most commonly spoken languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Laotian, Hmong, and Khmer. Participants were chosen randomly to receive $500/month for 24 months. For the majority of families, the $500 payment represented a 30% increase in their monthly income. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania who studied the SEED program found that participants: • Improved their overall financial resilience; after one year, the number of recipients who could afford an unexpected cash expense more than doubled, from 25% to 52% • Exercised greater agency to explore new opportunities • Found full-time employment at more than twice the rate of non-participants The unique collaboration between civic leaders, philanthropic partners, and institutional researchers was a watershed moment within the GI movement. In tandem with the Magnolia Mother’s Trust pilot, whose first cohort launched in December 2018, SEED paved the way and set the tone for the dozens that would follow within the next two years, as the pandemic churned rampant economic instability and exposed pervasive structural inequities. 120 APPENDIX II GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN THE UNITED STATES 121 Pilot Director y # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 37208 Demonstrati on https://www .movingnash villeforward. org/37208- demonstrati on Nashville TN Moving Nashville Forward (MNF) is a community-led effort to create a guaranteed basic income pilot program in Nashville’s 37208 zip code – known as North Nashville – which is both the most incarcerated zip code in America and the heart of Nashville’s Black community. MNF’s 37208 Demonstration will distribu… Abundant Birth Project https://prete rmbirthca.uc sf.edu/abun dant-birth- project#:~:t ext=The%… San Francisco CA In the United States, racial disparities in birth outcomes continue to persist with income inequality being one of the key contributors. Structural interventions that reduce the racial-wealth gap are urgently needed and have the promise to narrow longstanding inequities. In a community-academic partnership, Expecting Justice… Advancing Fresno Guaranteed Guaranteed Income https://fresn oeoc.org/gu aranteed- income/ Fesno CA Eligible participants must: 1. Live in southwest Fresno (93706) or Huron (93234), two zip codes with among the highest concentrated poverty in the city of Fresno and rural Fresno County, respectively; 2. Be pregnant and/or have one or more children between the ages of 0 to 5; and 3. Earn 80% or less of the Area Median … ARISE Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program https://www .actforalexan dria.org/initi atives/t/gua ranteed- basic-… Alexandria VA On July 6, 2021, the Alexandria City Council voted to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to support a guaranteed income pilot. Not only does it help individual families, the pilot creates an economic ripple effect as families spend and support businesses in our community. The proposal includes rigorous … Arlington's Guarantee https://www .arlcf.org/arli ngtons- guarantee/# :~:text=Arlin gton's%20… Arlington VA Arlington’s Guarantee was launched in September 2021 in close partnership with the Arlington County Department of Human Services and local nonprofits. Participants in Arlington's Guarantee receive $500 per month for 18 months, and the program is designed to build personal power for low-income households wit… Austin's Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .austintexas. gov/edims/ pio/docume nt.cfm? id=389146 Austin TX The Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot is testing how direct cash might help individuals and families with low incomes weather their unstable housing circumstances in some of the highest-poverty and most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods in Austin, Texas. In September 2022, UpTogether and 10 community-… 122 # 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ New Orleans LA Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ New York NY Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ Omaha NE Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baby's First Years https://www .babysfirstye ars.com/ Twin Cities MN Baby’s First Years is a pathbreaking study of the causal impact of monthly, unconditional cash gifts to low- income mothers and their children in the first four years of the child’s life. The gifts are funded through charitable foundations. The study will identify whether reducing poverty can affect early childhood … Baltimore Young Families Success Fund https://may or.baltimore city.gov/new s/press- releases/202 2-05-02-… Baltimore MD Baltimore is the birthplace of redlining and residential segregation. That legacy shows up in stark inequalities and continues to shape life in the City today. These inequalities have only been exacerbated by the COVID- 19 pandemic and have disproportionately impacted low income families. Baltimore Young Families Succes… BIG:LEAP (Basic Income Guaranteed: L.A. Economic … https://bigle ap.lacity.org / Los Angeles CA Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) is providing approximately 3,200 individuals with $1,000 per month for 12 months. These are unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants that supplement existing welfare programs. 123 # 13 14 15 16 17 18 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Birmingham' s Embrace Mothers Pilot https://www .birmingham al.gov/embr acemothers Birmingham AL Nearly 60% of households with children in the Birmingham are helmed by single women. Embrace Mothers supports 110 single mothers and women mothering roles (e.g., grandmothers, aunts) with $375 per month for 12 months. Participants were randomly selected by the City of Birmingham's research partner… Black Resilience Fund (BRF) https://www .blackresilie ncefund.co m/ Portland OR Black Resilience Fund is a program of nonprofit Brown Hope and is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders. Black Resilience Fund is dreaming for a lasting impact in the Portland region. In the face of persistent systemic inequities, we lift up community … Cambridge RISE (Recurring Income for Success and Empower… https://www .cambridgeri se.org/ Cambridge MA The RISE Pilot began in September 2021. Mayor Siddiqui and City Manager DePasquale announced in April 2022 that the City of Cambridge will be allocating funds to build on the work of RISE to provide direct cash assistance to families in poverty in Cambridge. This program is in the early stages and there will be … Camp Harbor View Guaranteed Income Pilot https://cam pharborview .org/a- guaranteed- income- program-… Boston MA The Camp Harbor View Guaranteed Income Pilot will enroll 100 eligible families into a 2-year study, where 50 of those families will receive a guaranteed income. To be eligible, families must live in Boston, MA, have a child in one of Camp Harbor View’s youth-serving programs, and self-certify as having a low income but… Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Project https://uplift iowa.org/ Des Moines IA The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Project is a cross- sector collaboration focused on implementing a basic income program model in central Iowa. Following successful models across the nation, the pilot project will provide 110 low-income individuals with $500 each month for two years. Central Texas 12- Month Pilot https://conn ect.uptoget her.org/cent ral- tx/housing- stability.ht… Austin and Georgetown TX In March 2021, UpTogether, in partnership with the City of Austin and local philanthropy, launched a study to understand how UpTogether members demonstrate the impact of our strength-based approach, particularly around housing stabilization. The purpose is to uplift learnings to inform how the City of Austin and local … 124 # 19 20 21 22 23 24 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Chelsea Eats https://www .hks.harvard. edu/centers /taubman/p rograms- research/r… Chelsea MA Chelsea, Massachusetts, a city of 40,000 people just north of Boston, is among the places in the country hardest hit by COVIC-19, both from a health and an economic perspective. In April 2020, local community organizations and the City of Chelsea responded to the economic crisis facing jobless Chelsea residents by … Chicago Future Fund https://eatc hicago.xtens io.com/e9d9 1q8a Chicago IL The Chicago Future Fund (CFF) is Equity and Transformation (EAT)’s very own guaranteed income pilot program for formerly incarcerated individuals. EAT launched the CFF to explore what direct cash payments of $500/month can do for 30 system-impacted residents of West Garfield Park. There are no work … Chicago Resilient Communitie s Pilot https://www .chicago.gov /city/en/site s/resilient- communitie s-… Chicago IL The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is a $31.5 million dollar commitment from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services as part of her effort to tackle poverty and put residents at the center of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 5,000 … City and County of San Francisco https://www .sfhsa.org/a bout/annou ncements/ci ty-launches- new-… San Francisco CA the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the launch of a new guaranteed income pilot program for former foster youth in San Francisco. Supported by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (SFJPD) and … CLIMB (Columbia Life Improvemen t Monetary Boost) https://www .midlandsgiv es.org/climb Columbia SC Columbia Life Improvement Monetary Boost (CLIMB) was launched to determine the effectiveness of regular monthly payments to strengthen fathers and families. In partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, CLIMB utilizes one of the most promising tools for addressing poverty, inequity, and family instability: a … Community Love Fund https://f4gi. org/pilot/co mmunity- love-fund/ Boston MA To alleviate the economic pressure price gouging exerts on incarcerated loved ones and their family members, The National Council will combat extortive penal practices with a guaranteed income. It will be the first organization to do so within prison walls. It will also combat economic precarity among formerly … 125 # 25 26 27 28 29 30 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Compass Family Service Basic Income Pilot https://www .compass- sf.org/post/ partner- spotlight- wells-fargo San Francisco CA Compass is to study the impact of universal basic income for 13 low-income families with children currently enrolled in Compass Children’s Center. The payments will be $350 per month for six months. Although this pilot program will be modest, resulting in a total of $2,100 per family, we know that any increas… Compton Pledge https://com ptonpledge. org/ Compton CA Over the course of two years, the Compton Pledge will provide 800 low-income residents with unconditional cash installments, delivering urgent relief to Compton families in the wake of COVID-19’s devastation. The Fund for Guaranteed Income has built a solution for governments to disburse cash to program participant… Concord GI Pilot Program https://www .mercuryne ws.com/202 3/03/13/con cord- nonprofit-… Concord CA Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord. The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months in cash assistance to at least 120 low-income Concord families. “Priority … Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income https://www .cookcountyi l.gov/promis e Cook County IL Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Government are proud to be leading the way in the American guaranteed income movement. The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide no-strings-attached $500 monthly cash payments to 3,250 Cook County residents for 24 … Corazón Healdsburg https://norc alpublicmed ia.org/20220 62580166/n ews- feed/heald… Healdsburg CA Last September, the Healdsburg City Council allocated funding from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the creation of a universal basic income program. The City of Healdsburg is partnering with Corazón Healdsburg to develop a pilot program. Corazón has been at work on the details of the program with hopes that it will … Creative Communitie s Coalition Coalition for Guaranteed Income … https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income-for- artists/#:~:te xt=Creativ… San Francisco CA The Creative Communities Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) is a new initiative convened by YBCA and led by six San Francisco arts and culture organizations dedicated to economic justice: Black Freighter Press, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCCSF), The Transgender District, Dance … 126 # 31 32 33 34 35 36 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Denver Basic Income Project https://denv erbasicinco meproject.o rg/ Denver CO The Denver Basic Income Project is giving basic income to individuals experiencing homelessness with the goal of building a healthier society grounded in social justice and centered around improving human thriving. Our society can do better than our current social safety net. This project is possible through the generosity of… Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) https://www .capradio.or g/articles/20 23/03/20/sa cramento- guarantee… Sacramento CA Families must be up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level by household size (up to $19,320 for a single person) Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) 2.0 https://www .capradio.or g/articles/20 23/03/20/sa cramento- guarantee… Sacramento CA Live in Sacramento. 2. Income – Eligible households must earn less annually than the following limits: 1 adult: $28,205 1 adult, 1 child: $49,945 1 adult, 2 children: $65,880 … El Monte Guaranteed Income Program https://abc7. com/el- monte- approves- guaranteed- income-… El Monte CA Los Angeles County's pilot program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a household income under $56,000 for a single person or $96,000 for a family of four and have experienced negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elevate MV https://www .mountainvi ew.gov/our- city/depart ments/city- managers-… Mountain View CA Households with an income below 30% Area Median Income (AMI), and parents/custodial caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application. Elm City Reentry Pilot https://www .4-ct.org/ New Haven CT Twenty New Haven area residents will receive $500/month for one year on an Elm City Resident Card + prepaid Mastercard. Participants were selected by Project M.O.R.E. Reentry Welcome Center and are currently receiving services related to their transition back to the community.… 127 # 37 38 39 40 41 42 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Evanston Equitable Recovery Fund https://daily northwester n.com/2021 /04/29/city/f amilies- receive-firs… Evanston IL UpTogether launched the Evanston Equitable Recovery Fund, a privately funded initiative to provide 25 Evanston residents with a $300 per month payment for 10 months. The Evanston City Council and Economic Security for Illinois (ESIL) both issued support of the initiative. Key to the initiative is that there are no … Evanston Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .cityofevanst on.org/resid ents/guaran teed- income-… Evanston IL The City will accept 150 participants into the program. Once a month for a year, participants will each get $500 loaded onto a prepaid debit card. The City of Evanston wants to learn more about how Guaranteed Income can benefit our community members. We’ve partnered with researchers at … Excel https://www .stepupdurh am.org/exce l Durham NC The objective of Durham’s Excel Pilot Program is to evaluate guaranteed income’s effects on recidivism and re-incarceration, employment, economic security, and income volatility, as well as physical functioning, mental health, stress, and coping, parenting, housing, and interactions with other institutional systems. 109 … Expeccting Justice https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA Expecting Justice (Heluna Health DBA Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.) was awarded $4,995,758 and will provide 425 pregnant individuals who are at high risk for pre-term birth with $600-$1,000 per month for 12 months. Fairfax County Guaranteed Income Pilot https://www .fairfaxcount y.gov/neigh borhood- community- services/ec… Fairfax County VA A pilot program that will give monthly cash assistance to select low-income residents is in development in Fairfax County. While eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and other details are still being determined, the county has allocated $1.5 million to the effort from its American … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Chicago IL LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … 128 # 43 44 45 46 47 48 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Los Angeles CA LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ New York NY LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Goal Fund https://www .whywelift.or g/family- goal-fund/ Washington DC LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress … Family Health Project https://www .family- health- project.org/ Lynn MA Family Health Project has undertaken a simple, replicable program providing new mothers with $400 per month for 36 months without condition. Family Prosperity https://docs. google.com /document/ d/1xNTKjoh XQIWVBns3 Npl1K8lso… La Cruces NM Financial Assistance for Phoenix Families Program https://www .phoenix.go v/newsroom /city- manager/21 08 Phoenix AZ Under this 12 month pilot program, 1,000 Phoenix families with children will be selected to receive a $1,000 stipend to use on household expenses, such as childcare, groceries, rent/utility bills, transportation, etc. There will be no application for the pilot program. Families with children who have applied for Emergenc… 129 # 49 50 51 52 53 54 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description G.I.F.T. Guaranteed Income for Transgender People https://www .giftincome. org/faq San Francisco CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (G.I.F.T.) will provide economically marginalized transgender people with unrestricted, monthly guaranteed income as a way to combat poverty our most impacted community members face. … Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) https://guar anteedinco me.us/taco ma Tacoma WA The Growing Resilience In Tacoma (GRIT) demonstration is a collaborative effort between United Way of Pierce County and the City of Tacoma. GRIT is a 12-month guaranteed income program that gifts 110 Tacoma families $500 a month in unconditional and unrestricted cash. All 110 participants are employed … Guaranteed Income for Artists https://sprin gboardforth earts.org/gu aranteed- income-for- artists/ St. Paul MN Springboard for the Arts' guaranteed minimum income pilot program for artists and culture workers in St. Paul is inspired by the City of St. Paul’s People’s Prosperity Pilot and the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income network. This pilot will be one of the first guaranteed income pilots in the nation to focus on the creative … Creatives Rebuild New York - Guaranteed Income for Artists https://www .creativesreb uildny.org/ (Statewide)NY Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY)’s Guaranteed Income for Artists program will provide regular, no- strings-attached cash payments for 2,400 artists who have financial need. Each artist will receive $1,000 per month for 18 consecutive months. Our guaranteed income work joins with that of municipalities, … Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor https://giga 2.org/ Ann Arbor MI The City of Ann Arbor approved to implement a pilot that will provide $500/month for 12 months to families hit hardest by the pandemic. Guaranteed Income Validation Effort (GIVE Gary) https://www .pbs.org/ne wshour/sho w/how-a- guaranteed- income-… Gary IN Aided by $500,000 of seed money from the Mayors for Guaranteed Income organization, Gary launched the G.I.V.E. program. 125 people were chosen to participate, receiving $500 a month for 12 months. 130 # 55 56 57 58 59 60 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Houston Equity Fund https://www .kingdombui lders.com/w p- content/upl oads/2022… Houston TX "Individuals at least 18 years old at the time of application, and have an income at or below the federal poverty level. " HudsonUP (cohort 1) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… HudsonUP (cohort 2) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… HudsonUP (cohort 3) https://www .hudsonup.o rg/ Hudson NY HudsonUP is a basic income pilot created by The Spark of Hudson and Humanity Forward and based in Hudson, NY. The initiative is being designed in collaboration with the community and is championed by Mayor Kamal Johnson. HudsonUP is providing $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a peri… Hummingbir d Nest https://www .hummingbi rd-ifs.org/ Seattle WA Perigee Fund is in the planning phase, working with partners in the lead, to launch a no-strings-attached Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot in Seattle in 2022. It will be part of a growing number of local GBI pilots across the United States. Perigee’s pilot will be somewhat unique in its focus on the prenatal-to-3 … I.M.P.A.C.T. (Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Communit… https://www .atlantaga.g ov/Home/C omponents/ News/News/ 13975/672… Atlanta GA Through a partnership between the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Community Transformation (I.M.P.A.C.T.) was implemented to prove the efficacy of a guaranteed income in helping communities achieve economic stability. The IMPACT Program serves 300 residents of… 131 # 61 62 63 64 65 66 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description iFoster Inc. https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA iFoster, Inc. was awarded $4,862,510 and will provide 300 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. Immigrant Families Recovery Program - National https://www .missionasse tfund.org/ifr p/ USA Mission Asset Fund (MAF) has launched a UBI+ program to help 3,000 low-income immigrant families across the country rebuild their financial lives in the wake of the pandemic. Immigrant Families Recovery Program is the largest guaranteed income program designed for immigrant families who have been … Immigrant Families Recovery Program: Coachella's UBI … https://www .coachella.or g/Home/Co mponents/N ews/News/2 603/18 Coachella CA 18 years of age or older, who have a current, non- expired, government-issued photo ID, at least one child under the age of 12 who was living in the household in 2021, earned less than $75,000 in 2021 or have a total household income below $150,000 in 2021, and have filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return or gav… Immigrant Families Recovery Program: San Mateo County https://www .globenews wire.com/ne ws- release/202 2/02/08/2… San Mateo County CA Households not eligible to receive a second-round stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the Federal government, have a household income less than 80% area median income ($97,440 for an individual), lost income due to the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, and have not yet received a grant from… In Her Hands - Atlanta (Old Fourth Ward area) https://thegr ofund.org/ Atlanta GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … In Her Hands - Southwest Georgia (Clay, Randolph, … https://thegr ofund.org/ Southwest GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … 132 # Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 67 In Her Hands - The City of College Park https://thegr ofund.org/ College Park GA In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative focused on putting a solution to financial insecurity directly in the hands of women in Georgia. No strings attached. Formed through direct community input, In Her Hands will provide an average of $850 per month for 24 months to 650 women in three communities in … 68 Inland Southern California United Way https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA Inland Southern California United Way was awarded $5,000,000 and will provide 500 pregnant individuals with $600 per month for 12 months and 120 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 69 International Institute of Minnesota's Guaranteed Income Program f… https://saha njournal.co m/changing - minnesota/r efugee-… St. Paul MN Single-parent households with children under the age of 15,or families with four or more children, one working parent, and one parent with obstacles to employment, orsingle adults with physical or mental illness limiting their ability to work or obtain employment, or families or single adults unable to … 70 Ithaca Guaranteed Income https://hsctc .org/igi/#:~: text=What% 20Will%20It haca%20Gu aranteed%… Ithaca NY Even before COVID-19, income and wealth inequality were at historic highs and many people who were working multiple jobs couldn’t afford basic necessities. Ithaca Guaranteed Income (IGI) is a research pilot that asks the question: how does a guaranteed income effect the housing stability and overall wellness of our… 71 Just Income GNV https://jignv. org/ Gainesville FL Just Income GNV is a guaranteed income project in Alachua County, Florida, providing temporary, unconditional monthly payments directly to people who have been impacted by the justice system – no strings attached. This pilot is designed and administered by formerly incarcerated people. We … 72 King County GBI Pilot https://basic incometoda y.com/guara nteed-basic- income- pilot-… King County WA Eligibility: Rainer Beach Action Coalition: Program Participant, Referred by partner. Urban Family: Program Participant 133 # 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description LA County Breathe https://ceo.l acounty.gov /pai/breathe / Los Angeles CA Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and will receive a $ 1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. Lansing Guaranteed Basic Income https://www .fox47news.c om/neighbo rhoods/dow ntown-old- town-reo-… Lansing MI At least 100 random households across the city of Lansing are set to receive $500 a month for 18 months as part of Mayor Andy Schor's latest plan to spend nearly $49 million that was allocated to the city as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act Let's Go DMV https://www .letsgodmv. org/ Washington DC Hospitality workers in the greater Washington region who have all been impacted by the pandemic. Level Up Mount Vernon Guranteed Income https://www .cmvny.com/ 588/Mayors - Guaranteed- Income-… Mount Vernon NY Individuals at least 18 years of age, have a minimum income requirement of $15,000, but no more than at or below 80% percent of the CDBG Annual Income Limit. Local Sound's Artist Grants https://www .wxxinews.or g/arts- life/2022- 07-15/artist- grant-… Rochester NY Individuals 18 and older, who identify s a member, worker, and/or participant within the local music community (live musician, studio musician, production engineer, sound technician, etc), with 3 spots reserved for artists of color Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://long beach.gov/p ress- releases/city -of-long- beach-… Long Beach CA The Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program initiative will help 500 single parents in our city who are living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs. Direct payments will focus on the 90813 Zip Code which is the highest concentrated area of family poverty in Long Beach and has a median household … Los Angeles County's Guaranteed Income Program https://www .forbes.com/ advisor/pers onal- finance/guar anteed-… Los Angeles County CA Individuals at or below the Federal Poverty Line based on household size facing economic and/or medical hardship from COVID-19, and with at least one dependent child (younger than 18 or a student younger than 24) or are pregnant 134 # 80 81 82 83 84 85 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… Los Agneles CA Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. was awarded $3,681,950 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals who have or are at risk of diabetes with $1,000 per month for 18 months. Madison Forward Fund https://www .irp.wisc.edu /MadisonFo rwardFund/ Madison WI The Madison Forward Fund is a year-long guaranteed income experimental program. A monthly payment of $500 will be given directly to 155 households for 12 months. It is unconditional, with no strings attached and no work requirements. The program is founded on the belief that Madison families deserve a basic level … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 1) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 2) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 3) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … Magnolia Mother's Trust (cohort 4) https://sprin gboardto.or g/magnolia- mothers- trust/ Jackson MS In the fall of 2018, Springboard To Opportunities announced the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a new initiative that provides low-income, Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi $1,000 cash on a monthly basis, no strings attached, for 12 months straight. While there have been several initiatives for a guaranteed income … 135 # 86 87 88 89 90 91 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description McKinleyvill e Community Collaborativ e https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… CA McKinleyville Community Collaborative was awarded $2,302,017 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals with $920 per month for 18 months. Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot https://www .minneapolis mn.gov/gov ernment/pr ograms- initiatives/… Minneapolis MN Individuals with household income 50% or less of the city's median area income, with priority given to housing insecure families, those in job training or educational programs who have dropped out due to financial hardship, and young people headed households Miracle Money https://www .miraclemes sages.org/m oney San Francisco CA Miracle Money is a UBI program for people experiencing homelessness. Our initial pilot is distributing $500/month for six months to 15 unhoused neighbors in the SF Bay Area. Each Miracle Money recipient is paired with a volunteer friend for weekly phone calls and texts. MOMentum https://www .marinmome ntum.org/ Marin CA MOMentum is a countywide pilot that the Marin Community Foundation launched in May 2021, leveraging input from moms and combining it with deep expertise from local, state and national nonprofits and county partners. Participants (125 Low-income moms) will receive $1,000 per month for 24 months, … Montgomer y County Guaranteed Income Program https://www 3.montgom erycountym d.gov/311/S olutions.asp x?… Montgomer y County MD The Montgomery County Guaranteed Income Pilot (“MoCo Boost” which stands for “Building Our Opportunities and Strength Today”) is one of several dozen national pilots designed to change the narrative around poverty by providing a regular, unrestricted, guaranteed income supplement to participants, … Mother Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income https://risin gcommuniti es.org/moth ers-rising- for- guarantee… South Los Angeles CA The Regional Task Force members serving on the Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides Initiative voted to fund the Mothers Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income. The Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides initiative puts the power back in people’s hands by ensuring that residents can participate in the design and decision-… 136 # 92 93 94 95 96 97 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Mother Up Pilot https://moth ersoutreach network.org /mother-up- pilot/ District of Columbia DC Phase 1 (Soft Launch) April 2023-March 2026 5 moms in DCT (Direct Cash Transfer) Group Phase 2 (Pre-Pilot) Summer 2023-Summer 2026… Multnomah Mother’s Trust https://www .multco.us/ multnomah- idea- lab/multno mah-… Multnomah County OR The Multnomah Mothers’ Trust Project began by recruiting 100 participants from the Black Parent Initiative and WomenFirst programs. Earlier this year, the program began distributing $500 monthly payments and kept records on how the money was spent. Participants who provided monthly informatio… My Sister’s Place Cash Transfer Program https://www .mysisterspl acedc.org/pr ograms- and- services/ District of Columbia DC My Sister’s Place (MSP) is proud to launch the first emergency cash transfer program specifically targeted toward domestic violence (DV) survivors. This pilot project will benefit families served through MSP’s Reaching Independence Through Survivor Empowerment (RISE) transitional housing program an… NCJWLA Guaranteed Income Project http://www. ncjwla.org/g ip Los Angeles CA The National Council of Jewish Women | Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Project is focused on supporting female-identifying healthcare workers/caregivers in Los Angeles City Council District 13. The cohort will be 12 participants who will receive $1000 a month for 12 months. We have targeted women who earn between… New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program https://nola. gov/mayor/ news/may- 2022/city- of-new- orleans-… New Orleans LA The Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families announced the launch of the New Orleans Guaranteed Income Program through a $500,000 grant from Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI). The City of New Orleans is the first recipient of the MGI funding to prioritize payments to young people. The program will serve 1… Newark Equity https://newa rkequity.org / Newark NJ The Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE) layers guaranteed income over Mayor Baraka’s existing equitable growth strategies and wraparound services provided by various nonprofit organizations. NMEE is one of a number of initiatives established by the Mayor to address the economic insecurity faced by Newark’s… 137 # 98 99 100 101 102 103 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description NM Immigrant GBI Project https://www .uptogether. org/press- release/ 13 Counties NM As part of the NM Immigrant GBI Project, 330 undocumented or mixed-immigration status families from 13 counties will begin in March to receive $500 monthly for 12 months. The online application period opened last month and will close this Friday, February 11 at 3 p.m. MST. To date, more than 2,000 applicatio… Oakland Resilient Families https://oakla ndresilientfa milies.org/ Oakland CA Oakland Resilient Families provided 600 randomly selected Oakland families (with an intentional focus on groups with the greatest wealth disparities per the Oakland Equity Index) with low incomes and at least 1 child under 18 a guaranteed income of $500 per month for at least 18 months. Olympic Community Action Programs GBI Pilot https://www .peninsulada ilynews.com /news/olyca ps-basic- income-… Olympic Peninsula WA Particpants in OlyCap Programs Open Research Basic Income Project (Previously… https://cdn2 .assets- servd.host/f uture- platypus/pr oduction/… USA Individuals between 21 and 40 with income that does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Line based on household size ($38,640 for individual). Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://www .patersonnj. gov/depart ment/divisio n.php? structureid… Paterson NJ In 2021, the City of Paterson launched their guaranteed income program. 110 Paterson residents, selected through a lottery by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania, received $400 a month for 12 months. The program is planning to launch a second cohort. Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program (Renewed 2022) https://www .patersonnj. gov/depart ment/divisio n.php? structureid… Paterson NJ In 2021, the City of Paterson launched their guaranteed income program. 110 Paterson residents, selected through a lottery by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania, received $400 a month for 12 months. The program is planning to launch a second cohort. 138 # 104 105 106 107 108 109 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Pathway to Income Equity https://sono masun.com/ 2022/09/01/ sonoma- county- launches-… Sonoma County CA Pathway To Income Equity is a two-year initiative that will deliver $500 a month to 305 low-income families in Sonoma County. The initiative aims to support families with young children or pregnant residents along with other Sonoma County residents. People's Prosperity Pilot https://www .stpaul.gov/ departments /financial- empowerme nt/peoples… St. Paul MN The City of Saint Paul launched the People’s Prosperity Guaranteed Income Pilot in October 2020. The People’s Prosperity Pilot was offered to families participating in CollegeBound Saint Paul, the City’s college savings initiative, which is providing every child born to a Saint Paul resident on or after January 1, 2020 with a colleg… Philadelphia Guaranteed Income Program https://nextc ity.org/urba nist- news/econo mics-in- brief-… Philadelphia PA Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Philly Joy Bank https://phila cityfund.org /programs/ philly-joy- bank/ Philadelphia PA The Philly Joy Bank is a guaranteed income pilot that will provide pregnant Philadelphians with no strings attached cash with the goal of improving birth outcomes. The Philly Joy Bank was developed by the Philadelphi… Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #1 https://www .santamonic a.gov/housi ng- pod#:~:text =The%20P… Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low-income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #2 https://www .santamonic a.gov/housi ng- pod#:~:text =The%20P… Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low-income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 139 # 110 111 112 113 114 115 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Prince George Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://wtop .com/prince -georges- county/2023 /04/prince- georges-c… Prince George County MD In April 2023, the Prince George County Council unanimously approved a guaranteed income pilot program. The exact details of Prince George’s County program will be hashed out by a workgroup. But during a committee meeting last month, Council member Krystal Oriadha said that payments would … Project HOME Turst Program https://www .mainepublic .org/busines s-and- economy/20 23-07-07/… Portland ME At QHC, the majority of our 250 Project HOME households are headed by mothers. We know that when families are stably housed and financially secure, they and their children thrive in and outside of school, thrive professionally, and are less likely to ever experience homelessness. Project Resilience https://covid 19.ulstercou ntyny.gov/p roject- resilience/ Ulster County NY Individuals making less than 80% area median income of $46,900 Project Solid Ground https://avivo mn.org/abo ut/current- news/avivo- ubi- universal-… Twin Cities MN The Nancy Somers Family Foundation facilitated funding for a pilot providing $1000 monthly for 15 individuals through a local anti-poverty non-profit, Avivo. The pilot began amid the urgency of the pandemic in 2020 and included low income individuals who were unhoused, challenged by mental illness … Providence Guaranteed Income Pilot https://guar anteedinco me.us/provi dence Providence RI The Providence Guaranteed Income Program is administered by Amos House and is being evaluated by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research. Researchers are looking at the impact this supplemental income has on participants’ economic volatility, employment status, … Public Schools Students Experiencing Homelessne ss Pilot - … https://www .nmapplesee d.org/family -economic- stability Albuquerqu e NM In partnership with the LANL Foundation (LANLF), Cuba Independent School District (CISD), and West Las Vegas School District (WLVSD), New Mexico Appleseed designed, implemented, and evaluated this intervention to provide educational and financial support to inadequately housed students. 140 # 116 117 118 119 120 121 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Public Schools Students Experiencing Homelessne ss Pilot - L… https://www .nmapplesee d.org/family -economic- stability Las Cruces NM In partnership with the LANL Foundation (LANLF), Cuba Independent School District (CISD), and West Las Vegas School District (WLVSD), New Mexico Appleseed designed, implemented, and evaluated this intervention to provide educational and financial support to inadequately housed students. Restorative Reentry Fund https://com munitywork swest.org/o ur- work/restor ative-… Bay Area CA The Restorative Reentry Fund is one of the first guaranteed income programs for people returning home after incarceration. The population of focus is Black and Brown adults who are formerly incarcerated and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, California. Recipients will receive $500 in uncondition… Returning Home Career Grant https://rubic onprograms .org/news/bl og/returnin g-home- press Alameda and Contra Costa CA Formerly incarcerated- Primarily black and brown individuals returning home after incarceration Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) (cohort 1) http://richm ondvaannou ncements.bl ogspot.com /2020/10/st oney-… Richmond VA The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) is the City of Richmond's guaranteed income pilot program. It is facilitated by the Office of Community Wealth Building and made possible by strategic and financial support of key partners Robins Foundation and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Over the course of 24 months … Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) (cohort 2) https://www .rva.gov/co mmunity- wealth- building/ric hmond-… Richmond VA The Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) is the City of Richmond's guaranteed income pilot program. It is facilitated by the Office of Community Wealth Building and made possible by strategic and financial support of key partners Robins Foundation and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Over the course of 24 months … Rise Up Alameda https://www .alamedaca. gov/Depart ments/Base- Reuse-and- Economic-… Alameda CA Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor (GIG A2) is a two-year guaranteed income program that provides monthly payments of $528 to 100 entrepreneurs with low or very low income to support their efforts. The income limit is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, relative to Ann … 141 # 122 123 124 125 126 127 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Rise Up Cambridge https://www .cambridge ma.gov/rise up Cambridge MA Rise Up Cambridge is a $22 million commitment from the City of Cambridge to provide assistance to families with kids using funds received by the City from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. It provides direct cash to low-income Cambridge households with children at or under 21 years of age, earning at or … Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program https://www .rochesterfir st.com/roch ester/roches ter-city- council-… Rochester NY 175 families in the City of Rochester who live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level would receive $500 per month for one year. A separate group of 175 families would receive the same amount monthly under the second year of the proposal. San Antonio Basic Income Pilot https://sana ntonioreport .org/cash- without- conditions- san-… San Antonio TX UpTogether invests in low-income families who want to work with people in their communities and support one another in accomplishing their goals. Starting November 2020, Uptogether invested $5,100 in 180- 200 groups whose members live in San Antonio. The funds were dispersed over 27 months. Each househol… San Diego for Every Child https://www .sandiegofor everychild.or g/guarantee d-income/ San Diego CA San Diego for Every Child is piloting a guaranteed income project as an economic justice tool to help address the racial and gender inequities that impact the lives of children experiencing poverty. With COVID- 19, social unrest, and an emerging recession, guaranteed income is an ideal program to address th… San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Artists https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income-for- artists/#:~:te xt=The%2… San Francisco CA The SF Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists (SF-GIPA), powered by YBCA, makes no-strings-attached monthly cash payments to 130 artists who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SF-GIPA was designed and launched in May 2021 in partnership with the City of San Francisco. San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Program https://www .smcgov.org /ceo/news/li ft-life-after- foster-care San Mateo County CA 142 # 128 129 130 131 132 133 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Santa Clara Basic Income Pilot https://news .sccgov.org/ county- santa- claras-basic- income-… Santa Clara CA Young adults 22-24 years of age transitioning out of foster care Santa Clara County Pilot Program https://www .ktvu.com/n ews/santa- clara- county- launches-… Santa Clara CA Santa Clara County is now launching a pilot program to give $1,200 a month to 50 graduating high school seniors who are homeless. The money is coming from the new state budget just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27, 2023. Santa Fe Learn, Earn, Achieve Program (SF LEAP) https://santa feleap.org/ Santa Fe NM The goal of SF LEAP is to assist young parents attain their educational goals so that they are able to provide a stable income for themselves and their families in the future. The funding supports one hundred young parents making less than 200% of the federal poverty level (about $34,000 for a family of two or $52,000 for… Shreveport Guaranteed Income https://www .shreveportl a.gov/2844/ Shreveport- Guaranteed- Income-… Shreveport LA The City of Shreveport's Guaranteed Income Program is administered by the City of Shreveport and United Way of Northwest Louisiana through the Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center and research is being evaluated by ABT Associates. Researchers are looking at the impact of this supplemental income on … South San Francisco Guaranteed Income Program https://www .ssf.net/dep artments/ec onomic- community- developm… San Francisco CA Foster youth aging out of care, single heads of households, families with minor aged children and residents of the city's lowest income census block tracks. Stockton Economic Empowerme nt Demonstrati on (SEED) https://www .stocktonde monstration. org/ Stockton CA The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) was the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional, with … 143 # 134 135 136 137 138 139 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Strong Families, Strong Future DC https://mart hastable.org /blog/buildi ng-strong- financial- foundation… Washington DC Martha’s Table, in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, has committed to supporting over one hundred mothers living in Wards 5, 7, and 8 through our latest direct cash assistance program: Strong Families, Strong Futures DC. This initiative will help … The Bridge Project (first cohort) https://bridg eproject.org / New York NY Launched in June 2021, the Bridge Project is designed to support low-income mothers in New York City during the first 1,000 days of their children’s lives by providing them with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis. The first phase of the Bridge Project provides either $500 or $1,000 a month to 100 low-… The Bridge Project (second cohort) https://bridg eproject.org / New York NY Launched in June 2021, the Bridge Project is designed to support low-income mothers in New York City during the first 1,000 days of their children’s lives by providing them with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis. The first phase of the Bridge Project provides either $500 or $1,000 a month to 100 low-… The Targeted Eviction Program https://unite dwaydallas. org/updates /the- targeted- eviction-… Dallas TX Earlier this year, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas launched an innovative new pilot program that seeks to address a long-standing problem. The Targeted Eviction Prevention Project (TEPP) provides direct cash investments and other resources for families in Southern Dallas with the goal of empowering them to… The Ventura County Human Services Agency https://www .cdss.ca.gov/ Portals/13/P ress%20Rele ases/2023/C DSS-News… Ventura County CA Former foster youth The Youth Cash Transfer Study https://www .rootedscho ol.org/youth -cash- transfer- study New Orleans LA High school seniors 144 # 140 141 142 143 144 145 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description Thrive East of the River https://mart hastable.org /wp- content/upl oads/2020/0 6/Marthas… Washington DC THRIVE East of the River was a guaranteed-income pilot that provided emergency cash relief of $5,500 to almost 600 Washington, DC, households during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. THRIVE was launched by four community-based organizations and provided cash as well as other services to participants… Thriving Providers Project https://thrivi ngproviders. org/ Multiple WA, TN, CO This program will be piloted in multiple locations. Selected family, friend and neighbor providers/caregivers will receive direct cash payments for one year or more. Providers and caregivers will also receive peer and professional support that reduces isolation, increases access to other resources and … Transformati onal Support for Emerging Nashville- Based … https://www .bmacoalitio n.org/initiati ves Nashville TN The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) proudly announced today a new partnership to launch, sustain and support “OnRamp,” a guaranteed income program for 20 young, Black members of the music community, including artists and industry professionals, in … Trust Youth Initiative: Direct Cash Transfers to Address Young Adu… https://www .pointsource youth.org/di rectcashtran sfers New York NY LGBTQIA Youth 18-24 who are unhoused or underhoused West Hollywood Basic Income Pilot https://www .ncjwla.org/ whpgi/ West Hollywood CA The City of West Hollywood was created by LGBT activists, older adults, and renters seeking a place to live where they would be free from discrimination and safely age in their community. Since then, the City has crafted housing policies that stabilize rental costs and prohibit discrimination, invested in affordable and … YALift! (Young Adult Louisville Income For Transform… https://metr ounitedway. org/progra m/yalift/ Louisville KY YALift! provides young adults with a one-year, no strings attached foundation of financial stability. The pilot is collaboratively administered by Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, Russell: A Place of Promise, and Mayors for Guaranteed Income (MGI), and is focused on young adults in three neighborhoo… 145 # 146 147 148 149 150 151 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description YBCA Guaranteed Income Pilot https://ybca. org/guarant eed- income- pilot/ San Francisco CA Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ , immigrant and disabled individuals 18 and older who are artists whose practice is rooted in a historically marginalized community, live in low-income households, and have lost income due to COVID-19 Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) https://pove rty.ucdavis.e du/article/br eak-cycle- generational -poverty-… pri CA Yolo County and its Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will launch the Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) Project, putting resources in the hands of families marginalized by circumstances and systems working for their long-term health and financial stability. YOBI provides a calculated basic income to a… YSEquity https://yseq uity.org/#ov erview Yellow Springs and Miami Township OH YSEQUITY, an initiative supported by the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, will open applications for the next cohort in Fall 2023 to provide 15 residents of Yellow Springs and Miami Township with $300 each month over a period of 24 months ($7,200 in total per individual). YSEQUITY is the second guaranteed inco… Zero Babies Homeless https://www .thesamuels grp.com/ho me-works National HOMEworks by the Samuels Group The Zero Babies Homeless demonstration project will focus on low-income pregnant women and mothers with infants in NYC who are experiencing or expect to experience housing instability. If a mother qualifies, they will be randomly assigned to the experimental program group or to control group. Both groups will … The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) Project https://bee mproject.or g/ San Francisco and Oakland CA The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) project is a Guaranteed Income project for Black young adults in low-income areas of San Francisco and Oakland, CA. The BEEM project lasts for two years, with half of the BEEM participants getting the payments in the first year and half getting the payments in the second yea… Rx Kids https://flintr xkids.com/ Flint Michigan More potent than any prescribed pill, Rx Kids aims to improve health, hope, and opportunity. Science demonstrates the lifelong consequences of early adversity but also the promise of science-based, community-driven solutions. For many families, income plunges, and poverty spikes right before a child is bor… 146 # 152 153 154 155 156 157 Name of Pilot Website Location State Description It All Adds Up https://www .italladdsups f.org/the- pilot Bay Area CA It All Adds Up, also known as the Bay Area Thriving Families study, is a five-year randomized control trial providing 225 Bay Area families who have recently experienced homelessness with $1,000 in guaranteed basic income for 12 months. The pilot is a partnership between Compass Family Services and Hamilton … Unsheltered Homelessne ss Response Pilot https://ralei ghnc.gov/ho using/news/ unsheltered- homelessne ss-… Raleigh North Carolina The City of Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department was recently approved by City Council to implement an Unsheltered Homelessness Response Pilot. The Pilot will provide up to two years of unconditional direct housing assistance to approximately 45 people… Affording Survival https://the- network.org / Cook County IL The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence and partners will support eighty survivors of domestic violence with a guaranteed income for one year ($1000/month). Survivors will receive domestic violence services, … CashRx https://brea dforthecity.o rg/economic -security/ Washington District of Colombia The CashRx program provides a small group of Bread for the City medical patients with equity-based cash transfers based on their needs with the goal of improving their health outcomes with a specific focus on the social determinants of health. CashRx is funded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s … Pediatric RISE https://bona lab.dana- farber.org/ Boston Massachuse tts Pediatric RISE is a new supportive care intervention that provides unrestricted cash support for 6-months to families who have a child receiving chemotherapy for newly diagnosed cancer, with a self-reported household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL). Pediatric RISE Aim 2 is a randomize… 159 147 APPENDIX III GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS IN CALIFORNIA 148 CA facilities #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 1 Abundant Birth Project https://pretermb irthca.ucsf.edu/a bundant-birth- project#:~:text= The%20Abundan t%20Birth%20Pr oject%20is,econ omic%20and%2 0reproductive%2 0health%20inter vention. San Francisco CA In the United States, racial disparities in birth outcomes continue to persist with income inequality being one of the key contributors. Structural interventions that reduce the racial- wealth gap are urgently needed and have the promise to narrow longstanding inequities. In a community-academic partnership, Expecting Justice piloted the first pregnancy income supplement program in the US called the Abundant Birth Project (ABP). ABP provides unconditional cash supplements to Black and Pacific Islander mothers as a strategy to reduce preterm birth and improve economic outcomes for our communities. 2 Advancing Fresno Guaranteed Guaranteed Income https://fresnoeo c.org/guarantee d-income/ Fesno CA Eligible participants must: 1. Live in southwest Fresno (93706) or Huron (93234), two zip codes with among the highest concentrated poverty in the city of Fresno and rural Fresno County, respectively; 2. Be pregnant and/or have one or more children between the ages of 0 to 5; and 3. Earn 80% or less of the Area Median Income for their zip code. For 93706, this is $30,615 or less and for 93234 this is $35,103 or less. 3 BIG:LEAP (Basic Income Guaranteed: L.A. Economic Assistance Pilot) https://bigleap.la city.org/ Los Angeles CA Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) is providing approximately 3,200 individuals with $1,000 per month for 12 months. These are unconditional, regular, and direct cash payments to individual participants that supplement existing welfare programs. 4 City and County of San Francisco https://www.sfhs a.org/about/ann ouncements/city -launches-new- guaranteed- income-pilot- program- former-foster- youth San Francisco CA the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the launch of a new guaranteed income pilot program for former foster youth in San Francisco. Supported by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (SFJPD) and the non-profit Tipping Point Community, SFHSA’s Foundations for the Future Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide 150 low-income youth who have recently aged out of San Francisco’s extended foster care and juvenile probation systems monthly payments of $1,200 for 18 months. SFHSA is one of just seven organizations across the State to be competitively awarded a grant to launch the program through California’s first ever state- funded Guaraneed Income Pilot Program. 149 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 5 Compass Family Service Basic Income Pilot https://www.com pass- sf.org/post/partn er-spotlight- wells-fargo San Francisco CA Compass is to study the impact of universal basic income for 13 low-income families with children currently enrolled in Compass Children’s Center. The payments will be $350 per month for six months. Although this pilot program will be modest, resulting in a total of $2,100 per family, we know that any increase in income is likely to produce real benefits for the children and parents we serve. We hope that the results will show an overall improvement in family stability over the pilot period. 6 Compton Pledge https://compton pledge.org/ Compton CA Over the course of two years, the Compton Pledge will provide 800 low-income residents with unconditional cash installments, delivering urgent relief to Compton families in the wake of COVID-19’s devastation. The Fund for Guaranteed Income has built a solution for governments to disburse cash to program participants of the Compton Pledge. One Fair Wage, Essie Justice Group, Black Lives Matter, Brotherhood Crusade, and A New Way of Life are among the advisers to the Compton Pledge, which was passed as a local resolution of the BREATHE Act. 7 Concord GI Pilot Program https://www.mer curynews.com/2 023/03/13/conc ord-nonprofit- launches- guaranteed- income-pilot- for-those- affected-by- covid-19/ Concord CA Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord. The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months in cash assistance to at least 120 low-income Concord families. “Priority will be given to families with children age 12 or younger living in neighborhoods where many low-wage workers who were not able to work remotely, had children at home in distance learning, and lacked access to child care, health care, and/or federal/state COVID-19 recovery funds,” the press release said. 8 Corazón Healdsburg https://norcalpu blicmedia.org/20 22062580166/ne ws- feed/healdsburg -advances- universal- income-pilot- program Healdsburg CA Last September, the Healdsburg City Council allocated funding from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the creation of a universal basic income program. The City of Healdsburg is partnering with Corazón Healdsburg to develop a pilot program. Corazón has been at work on the details of the program with hopes that it will launch in the summer. At its core, the pilot would provide $500 per month for two years to 50 local families, no strings attached. 150 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 9 Creative Communities Coalition Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- income-for- artists/#:~:text= Creative%20Com munities%20Coa lition&text=CCC GI%20is%20an% 2018%20month, underserved%20 by%20traditional %20funding%20 sources. San Francisco CA The Creative Communities Coalition for Guaranteed Income (CCCGI) is a new initiative convened by YBCA and led by six San Francisco arts and culture organizations dedicated to economic justice: Black Freighter Press, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCCSF), The Transgender District, Dance Mission Theater, Galeria de la Raza, and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO). The community-led initiative, funded by Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall Foundation and Mackenzie Scott, implements a $1.3 million, 18-month guaranteed income program focused on San Francisco artists grappling with the harms of structural racism, displacement, and inequity exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 10 Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) https://www.capr adio.org/articles/ 2023/03/20/sacr amento- guaranteed- income- program-opens- applications-for- second-round- of-participants/ Sacramento CA Families must be up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level by household size (up to $19,320 for a single person) 11 Direct Investment Program in Sacramento (DIPS) 2.0 https://www.capr adio.org/articles/ 2023/03/20/sacr amento- guaranteed- income- program-opens- applications-for- second-round- of-participants/ Sacramento CA Live in Sacramento. 2. Income – Eligible households must earn less annually than the following limits: 1 adult: $28,205 1 adult, 1 child: $49,945 1 adult, 2 children: $65,880 1 adult, 3 children: $79,500 2 adults: $43,201 2 adults, 1 child: $64,273 2 adults, 2 children: $79,500 2 adults, 3 children: $93,120 Household of 6: $106,740 Household of 7: $120,360 Household of 8: $133,980 For households of 8+: add $14,160 for each additional person 12 El Monte Guaranteed Income Program https://abc7.com /el-monte- approves- guaranteed- income-pilot- program/116573 21/ El Monte CA Los Angeles County's pilot program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a household income under $56,000 for a single person or $96,000 for a family of four and have experienced negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 151 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 13 Elevate MV https://www.mo untainview.gov/ our- city/departments /city-managers- office/human- services/guarant eed-basic- income-pilot? locale=en Mountain View CA Households with an income below 30% Area Median Income (AMI), and parents/custodial caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application. 14 Expeccting Justice https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA Expecting Justice (Heluna Health DBA Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.) was awarded $4,995,758 and will provide 425 pregnant individuals who are at high risk for pre-term birth with $600-$1,000 per month for 12 months. 15 Family Goal Fund https://www.why welift.org/family -goal-fund/ Los Angeles CA LIFT is a national nonprofit providing coaching services to families in Chicago, DC, New York, and Los Angeles. Across our four sites, families receive $150 unrestricted cash transfers every three months they continue in our program, for up to two years. Our program and cash transfer supports aim to accelerate families’ progress towards their self-named career, education, and financial mobility goals. Key metrics of success include income gains, educational persistence and completion, and financial outcomes (savings behavior, debt reduction, credit building, etc.). 152 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 16 G.I.F.T. Guaranteed Income for Transgender People https://www.gifti ncome.org/faq San Francisco CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (G.I.F.T.) will provide economically marginalized transgender people with unrestricted, monthly guaranteed income as a way to combat poverty our most impacted community members face. The Transgender District and Lyon-Martin Community Health Services, in partnership with municipal city departments in the City and County of San Francisco, will provide 55 Transgender residents of San Francisco County with $1,200 a month in guaranteed income for a year and a half. The program will prioritize enrollment of Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Non- Conforming, and Intersex (TGI) people who are also Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), experiencing homelessness, living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, youth and elders, monolingual Spanish-speakers, and those who are legally vulnerable such as TGI people who are undocumented, engaging in survival sex trades, or are formerly incarcerated. 17 iFoster Inc. https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA iFoster, Inc. was awarded $4,862,510 and will provide 300 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 18 Immigrant Families Recovery Program: Coachella's UBI Recovery Program https://www.coa chella.org/Home /Components/N ews/News/2603/ 18 Coachella CA 18 years of age or older, who have a current, non-expired, government-issued photo ID, at least one child under the age of 12 who was living in the household in 2021, earned less than $75,000 in 2021 or have a total household income below $150,000 in 2021, and have filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return or gave the IRS information as a non-filer in 2020 or 2021 153 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 19 Immigrant Families Recovery Program: San Mateo County https://www.glo benewswire.com /news- release/2022/02/ 08/2381400/0/e n/San-Mateo- County- Coalition-and- Mission-Asset- Fund-Launch- Guaranteed- Income-for-500- Immigrant- Families.html San Mateo County CA Households not eligible to receive a second- round stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the Federal government, have a household income less than 80% area median income ($97,440 for an individual), lost income due to the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, and have not yet received a grant from MAF through the CA College Student Support Fund, LA Young Creatives Fund, or Immigrant Families Fund. 20 Inland Southern California United Way https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA Inland Southern California United Way was awarded $5,000,000 and will provide 500 pregnant individuals with $600 per month for 12 months and 120 former foster youth with $750 per month for 18 months. 21 LA County Breathe https://ceo.lacou nty.gov/pai/brea the/ Los Angeles CA Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and will receive a $ 1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. 22 Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program https://longbeac h.gov/press- releases/city-of- long-beach- begins- payments-for- long-beach- pledge- guaranteed- income-pilot- program/? _gl=1*1okgqj5*_ ga*NTA3MjA1OT kwLjE3MDAwOD Q3NTA.*_ga_DH 0765KYTY*MTcw MDA4NDc0OS4x LjEuMTcwMDA4 NDc2MS40OC4 wLjA. Long Beach CA The Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot Program initiative will help 500 single parents in our city who are living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs. Direct payments will focus on the 90813 Zip Code which is the highest concentrated area of family poverty in Long Beach and has a median household income 25% lower than any other zip code in the city. The pilot program will provide up to 500 participants with $500 per month for 12 months. 154 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 23 Los Angeles County's Guaranteed Income Program https://www.forb es.com/advisor/ personal- finance/guarante ed-income- program- california/ Los Angeles County CA Individuals at or below the Federal Poverty Line based on household size facing economic and/or medical hardship from COVID-19, and with at least one dependent child (younger than 18 or a student younger than 24) or are pregnant 24 Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf Los Agneles CA Los Angeles Section National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. was awarded $3,681,950 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals who have or are at risk of diabetes with $1,000 per month for 18 months. 25 McKinleyville Community Collaborative https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf CA McKinleyville Community Collaborative was awarded $2,302,017 and will provide 150 pregnant individuals with $920 per month for 18 months. 26 Miracle Money https://www.mir aclemessages.or g/money San Francisco CA Miracle Money is a UBI program for people experiencing homelessness. Our initial pilot is distributing $500/month for six months to 15 unhoused neighbors in the SF Bay Area. Each Miracle Money recipient is paired with a volunteer friend for weekly phone calls and texts. 27 MOMentum https://www.mar inmomentum.or g/ Marin CA MOMentum is a countywide pilot that the Marin Community Foundation launched in May 2021, leveraging input from moms and combining it with deep expertise from local, state and national nonprofits and county partners. Participants (125 Low-income moms) will receive $1,000 per month for 24 months, plus access to the UpTogether platform for networking with other moms, mutual support, information and resources sharing. This pilot is designed to give moms an opportunity for greater independence over their lives, their finances and the future for them and their children. MOMentum is 100% funded by philanthropic donations. 155 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 28 Mother Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income https://risingco mmunities.org/ mothers-rising- for-guaranteed- basic-income/ South Los Angeles CA The Regional Task Force members serving on the Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides Initiative voted to fund the Mothers Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income. The Best Start Region 2 South LA Decides initiative puts the power back in people’s hands by ensuring that residents can participate in the design and decision-making process to distribute funding to organizations and projects working to increase the health and well-being of children aged 0 – 5 living in South LA and Compton. The Regional Task Force (RTF), comprised of eight elected residents and four elected alternates from across South LA and Compton, elevates local issues affecting all of Region 2 by developing recommendations to increase systems-change impact and stewarding community-based, participatory grantmaking. Participatory Grantmaking is a system that seeks the active participation of the people impacted by the distribution of funds in the processes for deciding how the funds are distributed. The RTF members were elected by residents of South LA who attend Best Start Local Council meetings in West Athens, Compton/E. Compton, Broadway Manchester and Watts/Willowbrook. 29 NCJWLA Guaranteed Income Project http://www.ncjwl a.org/gip Los Angeles CA The National Council of Jewish Women | Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Project is focused on supporting female-identifying healthcare workers/caregivers in Los Angeles City Council District 13. The cohort will be 12 participants who will receive $1000 a month for 12 months. We have targeted women who earn between 50-80% of area median income as we believe that the financial support of guaranteed income will allow this cohort/community to move past some of their financial/economic struggles towards stronger financial stability and confidence. 30 Oakland Resilient Families https://oaklandr esilientfamilies.o rg/ Oakland CA Oakland Resilient Families provided 600 randomly selected Oakland families (with an intentional focus on groups with the greatest wealth disparities per the Oakland Equity Index) with low incomes and at least 1 child under 18 a guaranteed income of $500 per month for at least 18 months. 156 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 31 Pathway to Income Equity https://sonomas un.com/2022/09 /01/sonoma- county- launches-pilot- program-for- guaranteed- income-to-305- families/ Sonoma County CA Pathway To Income Equity is a two-year initiative that will deliver $500 a month to 305 low-income families in Sonoma County. The initiative aims to support families with young children or pregnant residents along with other Sonoma County residents. 32 Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #1 https://www.sant amonica.gov/ho using- pod#:~:text=The %20Preserving% 20Our%20Divers ity%20(POD,for %20a%20two%2 Dperson%20hou sehold. Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low- income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 33 Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot #2 https://www.sant amonica.gov/ho using- pod#:~:text=The %20Preserving% 20Our%20Divers ity%20(POD,for %20a%20two%2 Dperson%20hou sehold. Santa Monica CA The Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program provides cash-based assistance to low- income, long-term Santa Monica residents in rent-controlled apartments in Santa Monica to help achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income of $747 for a one-person household or $1,306 for a two-person household. 34 Restorative Reentry Fund https://communi tyworkswest.org/ our- work/restorative -reentry/ Bay Area CA The Restorative Reentry Fund is one of the first guaranteed income programs for people returning home after incarceration. The population of focus is Black and Brown adults who are formerly incarcerated and reside in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, California. Recipients will receive $500 in unconditional cash per month for at least 12 months. Each recipient will have access to a peer advocate who was formerly incarcerated and has deep on-the-ground knowledge of the community and local resources. Our goal is to expand the program throughout the San Francisco Bay Area while exploring what level of cash assistance creates time, peace of mind, and freedom for people to pursue opportunities that lead to fulfillment and wealth building. 157 # Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 35 Returning Home Career Grant https://rubiconpr ograms.org/new s/blog/returning -home-press Alameda and Contra Costa CA Formerly incarcerated- Primarily black and brown individuals returning home after incarceration 36 Rise Up Alameda https://www.ala Alameda CA Rise Up Alameda provides 150 low-income medaca.gov/Dep artments/Base- households with $1,000 for 24 months. Reuse-and- Economic- Applicants must be 18 years or older, a resident of the City of Alameda, and have a household Development/G uaranteed- income less than 50% of AMI. The program is funded by $4.6 million in American Rescue Plan Income-Pilot- Program#:~:text Act (ARPA) dollars. The goals are to reduce economic instability, help change local =The%20City%2 0of%20Alameda narratives and perceptions surrounding poverty and provision of public benefits, and inform the %20(City,over%2 0a%20two%2Dy larger discussion regarding public benefits and anti-poverty policies. ear%20period. 37 San Diego for Every Child https://www.san diegoforeverychi ld.org/guarantee d-income/ San Diego CA San Diego for Every Child is piloting a guaranteed income project as an economic justice tool to help address the racial and gender inequities that impact the lives of children experiencing poverty. With COVID- 19, social unrest, and an emerging recession, guaranteed income is an ideal program to address the experience of child poverty both in the current moment and beyond. This project is meant to inform future governmental and non-profit policies. 38 San Francisco Guaranteed Income for Artists https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- San Francisco CA The SF Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists (SF-GIPA), powered by YBCA, makes no- income-for- artists/#:~:text= strings-attached monthly cash payments to 130 artists who have been disproportionately The%20SF%20G uaranteed%20In impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SF-GIPA was designed and launched in May 2021 in come%20Pilot,th e%20City%20of partnership with the City of San Francisco. %20San%20Fran cisco. 39 San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Program https://www.smc gov.org/ceo/ne ws/lift-life-after- foster-care San Mateo County CA 158 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 40 Santa Clara Basic Income Pilot https://news.scc gov.org/county- santa-claras- basic-income- pilot-program- changing-lives Santa Clara CA Young adults 22-24 years of age transitioning out of foster care 41 Santa Clara County Pilot Program https://www.ktvu .com/news/santa -clara-county- launches-pilot- program-of- guaranteed- income-for- homeless-high- school-seniors Santa Clara CA Santa Clara County is now launching a pilot program to give $1,200 a month to 50 graduating high school seniors who are homeless. The money is coming from the new state budget just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27, 2023. 42 South San Francisco Guaranteed Income Program https://www.ssf. net/departments /economic- community- development/ec onomic- development/gu aranteed-income San Francisco CA Foster youth aging out of care, single heads of households, families with minor aged children and residents of the city's lowest income census block tracks. 43 Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) https://www.stoc ktondemonstrati on.org/ Stockton CA The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) was the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional, with no strings attached and no work requirements. 44 The Ventura County Human Services Agency https://www.cdss .ca.gov/Portals/1 3/Press%20Relea ses/2023/CDSS- News-Release- Guaranteed- Income- Pilots.pdf Ventura County CA Former foster youth 159 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 45 West Hollywood Basic Income Pilot https://www.ncj wla.org/whpgi/ West Hollywood CA The City of West Hollywood was created by LGBT activists, older adults, and renters seeking a place to live where they would be free from discrimination and safely age in their community. Since then, the City has crafted housing policies that stabilize rental costs and prohibit discrimination, invested in affordable and inclusionary housing, and developed the West Hollywood Pilot for Guaranteed Income. The City, in partnership with National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles, launched the first pilot in the country for older adults living on a low-income and based on state and local data: residents over the age of 50 are now the fastest growing population of homeless people in many parts of the state; and West Hollywood residents ages 55+ comprise 23% of the City’s population, but 44% of residents living in poverty. The pilot’s goals are to help community members age in place, prevent homelessness, reduce the stressors of financial insecurity, as well as capture qualitative data to provide insight into income challenges facing older adults. 46 YBCA Guaranteed Income Pilot https://ybca.org/ guaranteed- income-pilot/ San Francisco CA Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ , immigrant and disabled individuals 18 and older who are artists whose practice is rooted in a historically marginalized community, live in low-income households, and have lost income due to COVID-19 47 Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) https://poverty.u cdavis.edu/articl e/break-cycle- generational- poverty-yolo- county-begins- allocating-basic- income-families- poverty#:~:text= On%20April%20 1%2C%20the%2 0Yolo,out%20to %20families%20i n%20need. pri CA Yolo County and its Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will launch the Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI) Project, putting resources in the hands of families marginalized by circumstances and systems working for their long-term health and financial stability. YOBI provides a calculated basic income to a preselected population of approximately 55 families selected from current Yolo County residents enrolled in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) or CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP) who are pregnant or have a child under the age of six. 160 #Name of Pilot Website Location State Description 48 The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) Project https://beemproj ect.org/ San Francisco and Oakland CA The Black Economic Equity Movement (BEEM) project is a Guaranteed Income project for Black young adults in low-income areas of San Francisco and Oakland, CA. The BEEM project lasts for two years, with half of the BEEM participants getting the payments in the first year and half getting the payments in the second year. 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Unconditional cash transfers and maternal substance use: Findings from a randomized control trial of low-income mothers with infants in the U.S. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 897. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12989-1 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3425 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed File created:In control:9/25/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:CONSIDER accepting the 2024 Strategic Plan for the Animal Services Department. (Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director) Attachments:1. CCAS Strategic Plan Final Report (10-01-24), 2. CCAS 2024 Strategic Plan Presentation (10-10- 24) Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approved as amendedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director Report Title:Accept the 2024 Strategic Plan for Contra Costa Animal Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT the 2024 Strategic Plan for Contra Costa Animal Services and provide direction. FISCAL IMPACT: No direct fiscal impact. Acceptance of the Strategic Plan by the Board of Supervisors will allow the Department to proceed with implementation. BACKGROUND: In 2017, Animal Services submitted a Board Order detailing a 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2018-2023. For 2024- 2029, an updated Strategic Plan has been developed, in collaboration with Citygate Associates, that articulates the organization’s vision for the future and illustrates a pathway to achieving the department's objectives for the next five years. This plan identifies critical areas for improvement within the animal sheltering industry and establishes performance metrics for practical evaluation. The 2024 5-Year Strategic Plan’s development includes feedback from Animal Services and County leadership, volunteers, cities receiving services, and community partners. The collaborative process has actively engaged key stakeholders to ensure their interests are adequately represented. The plan is recommended to begin in fiscal year 2024-2025. The plan leverages departmental challenges, opportunities, and partnerships as drivers for innovation in animal services. Upon review, two areas have been classified as "Crisis Critical": Capacity for Care and Policy and Philosophy on Sheltering and Euthanasia. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3425,Version:1 Additionally, five key themes have been identified, covering eighty-two (82) recommended actions aimed at enhancing the Department's effectiveness. These themes include communication, resource allocation, leadership and organizational culture, and the scope of services provided. Following the approval of the Strategic Plan, a measurable implementation framework will be established to guide the execution of these actions. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the revised 2024 Strategic Plan is not approved by the Board of Supervisors,the Animal Services Department Strategic Plan will not be updated. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Table of Contents Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................................1 Strategic Plan Overview ...................................................................................................................................2 Section 1—Introduction................................................................................................................................................3 1.1 Project Scope ......................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Structure of the Report .......................................................................................................................3 1.3 Overview of Strategic Plan Process ...................................................................................................5 Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan ....................................................................................................................................9 2.1 Key Components of 2018 Plan ...........................................................................................................9 2.1.1 2018 Mission Statement .......................................................................................................9 2.1.2 Guiding Principles ...............................................................................................................9 2.1.3 Strategic Priorities ..............................................................................................................10 2.2 CCAS Status Reporting ....................................................................................................................11 Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization ...........................................................................................................13 3.1 CCAS Department ............................................................................................................................13 3.1.1 History................................................................................................................................13 3.2 Current Organizational Structure .....................................................................................................14 3.3 Divisional Functions.........................................................................................................................15 3.3.1 Administrative Services .....................................................................................................15 3.3.2 Field Services .....................................................................................................................16 3.3.3 Community and Media Relations ......................................................................................17 3.3.4 Animal Care .......................................................................................................................18 3.3.5 Shelter Medicine ................................................................................................................19 3.4 Statistical Review .............................................................................................................................20 3.4.1 Intakes ................................................................................................................................21 3.4.2 Outcomes ...........................................................................................................................22 3.4.3 Live Release Rate ..............................................................................................................22 3.4.4 Average Length of Stay .....................................................................................................23 3.4.5 COVID-19 Impacts ............................................................................................................24 3.5 Other Important Considerations .......................................................................................................25 3.5.1 Customer Service Surveys .................................................................................................25 3.5.2 Changes to City Contract Methodology ............................................................................26 3.5.3 Closure of the Pinole Shelter .............................................................................................26 Section 4—2023 Strategic Planning Committee Work ............................................................................................27 4.1 2023 Strategic Planning Committee Initiation .................................................................................27 4.2 Meetings, Interviews, and Process ...................................................................................................27 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Table of Contents Page ii Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results ....................................................................................................................29 5.1 Survey Overview and Methodology.................................................................................................29 5.2 Organization of Survey Summary ....................................................................................................29 5.3 Relationship to Shelter .....................................................................................................................30 5.4 Primary Open-Ended Responses ......................................................................................................32 5.5 Veterinary Services, Affordability, Etc. ...........................................................................................37 5.6 Quality of Service – Expectations ....................................................................................................41 5.7 Degree of Agreement .......................................................................................................................47 Section 6—Focus Groups ...........................................................................................................................................55 6.1 Purpose and Use of Focus Groups ...................................................................................................55 6.2 Focus Groups Results .......................................................................................................................55 Section 7—Interviews with County Leadership .......................................................................................................57 7.1 Composition and Purpose of Interviews ..........................................................................................57 7.2 Interview Results ..............................................................................................................................57 7.2.1 Vision for CCAS ................................................................................................................57 7.2.2 Top Priorities Over the Next Five Years ...........................................................................57 Section 8—Areas of Interest .......................................................................................................................................59 8.1 Common Overlapping Concerns ......................................................................................................59 8.1.1 Communication ..................................................................................................................59 8.1.2 Availability of Spay and Neuter Services ..........................................................................59 8.1.3 Staffing ...............................................................................................................................59 8.1.4 Facility and Capacity for Care ...........................................................................................59 8.1.5 Optimal Utilization of Partnership Relationships ..............................................................59 8.1.6 Euthanasia Policy Clarification..........................................................................................60 8.1.7 Funding ..............................................................................................................................60 8.1.8 Organizational Culture and Leadership .............................................................................60 8.1.9 Wildlife Policy ...................................................................................................................60 Section 9—Environmental Scan ................................................................................................................................61 9.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................61 9.2 Key Internal Factors .........................................................................................................................61 9.2.1 Staffing ...............................................................................................................................61 9.2.2 Facility ...............................................................................................................................61 9.2.3 Funding ..............................................................................................................................61 9.2.4 Underutilization of Volunteers and Foster Program ..........................................................61 9.2.5 Internal Culture ..................................................................................................................62 9.2.6 Communication ..................................................................................................................62 9.3 Key External Factors ........................................................................................................................62 9.3.1 County Processes ...............................................................................................................62 9.3.2 Activist Challenges ............................................................................................................62 9.3.3 Lack of Access to Affordable Spay/Neuter Resources ......................................................62 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Table of Contents Page iii 9.3.4 COVID-19 Rebound ..........................................................................................................62 9.3.5 Veterinary Staff Shortages .................................................................................................62 Section 10—Strategic Plan Development ..................................................................................................................63 10.1 Strategic Plan Development Process ................................................................................................63 10.1.1 Core Values ........................................................................................................................63 10.1.2 Mission Statement ..............................................................................................................63 10.1.3 Strategic Plan Worksheet ...................................................................................................64 10.2 Implementation Fail Facts and Strategies ........................................................................................64 10.2.1 Fail Facts ............................................................................................................................65 10.3 Implementation Best Practices .........................................................................................................66 10.3.1 Determine a Lead and/or Co-leads for Implementing the Strategic Plan ..........................66 10.3.2 Have a Communication Plan .............................................................................................66 10.3.3 Have a Clear Accountability Approach .............................................................................67 10.3.4 Performance Monitoring ....................................................................................................67 Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan ................................................................................................................................68 11.1 Crisis Critical 1: Capacity For Care .................................................................................................68 11.2 Crisis Critical 2: Euthanasia Policy And Clarity ..............................................................................71 11.3 Theme 1: Communication ................................................................................................................72 11.4 Theme 2: Resources .........................................................................................................................75 11.5 Theme 3: Leadership Culture ...........................................................................................................82 11.6 Theme 4: Scope of Services .............................................................................................................83 11.7 Theme 5: Services ............................................................................................................................85 11.8 Additional Actions for Consideration ..............................................................................................89 Table of Tables Table 1—2018 Strategic Plan Long-Term Goals and Progress ................................................................................... 12 Table 2—Animal Intakes by Intake Type by Year ...................................................................................................... 21 Table 3—CCAS Animal Intakes by Stray and Owner Surrender by Year .................................................................. 21 Table 4—Animal Outcomes by Type by Year ............................................................................................................ 22 Table 5—Live Release Rates for 2021, 2022 and 2023............................................................................................... 23 Table 6—Length of Stay in Shelter (Excludes Time in Foster Care) .......................................................................... 23 Table 7—Customer Satisfaction Survey Results ......................................................................................................... 25 Table 8—Survey Launch and Response Information .................................................................................................. 29 Table 9—Survey Opinion: Relationship to Shelter ..................................................................................................... 31 Table 10—Survey Opinion: What is Going Well at CCAS ......................................................................................... 32 Table 11—Survey Opinion: Requested Changes for CCAS........................................................................................ 33 Table 12—Survey Opinion: Top Priorities for CCAS ................................................................................................. 34 Table 13—Survey Opinion: Needed Most from Animal Services Agency ................................................................. 35 Table 14—Survey Opinion: Biggest Challenges for CCAS ........................................................................................ 36 Table 15—Survey Opinion: Affordable Veterinary Services Provision...................................................................... 37 Table 16—Survey Opinion: Funding for Low-Cost Spay and Neuter and Medical Care ........................................... 39 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Table of Contents Page iv Table 17—Survey Opinion: Areas of Concern ............................................................................................................ 41 Table 18—Survey Opinion: Overall Quality of Service .............................................................................................. 42 Table 19—Survey Opinion: Quality of Care ............................................................................................................... 44 Table 20—Survey Opinion: Customer Service............................................................................................................ 46 Table 21—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Decisions ...................................................................................................... 48 Table 22—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Alternatives .................................................................................................. 50 Table 23—Survey Opinion: Owner Assistance ........................................................................................................... 51 Table 24—Survey Opinion: CCAS Meeting Needs .................................................................................................... 53 Table of Figures Figure 1—Some Members of the CCAS Team ........................................................................................................... 13 Figure 2—Contra Costa Animal Services Organizational Chart ................................................................................. 15 Figure 3—CCAS Field and Administrative Staff ........................................................................................................ 16 Figure 4—Animal Control Officer............................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 5—Adopted Dog Headed Home ....................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 6—Animal Care Staff ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 7—Shelter Medicine includes Surgery ............................................................................................................. 20 Figure 8—Live Animal Intakes ................................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 9—Live Animal Outcomes Graph .................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 10—Length of Stay Graph................................................................................................................................ 24 Figure 11—Volunteers Provide Additional Enrichment .............................................................................................. 26 Figure 12—Survey Opinion: Relationship to Shelter .................................................................................................. 31 Figure 13—Survey Opinion: Affordable Veterinary Services Provision .................................................................... 38 Figure 14—Survey Opinion: Funding for Low -Cost Spay and Neuter and Medical Care .......................................... 40 Figure 15—Survey Opinion: Overall Quality of Service ............................................................................................ 43 Figure 16—Survey Opinion: Quality of Care .............................................................................................................. 45 Figure 17—Survey Opinion: Customer Service .......................................................................................................... 47 Figure 18—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Decisions .................................................................................................... 49 Figure 19—Survey Opinion: Owner Assistance .......................................................................................................... 52 Figure 20—Survey Opinion: CCAS Meeting Needs ................................................................................................... 54 Appendices Appendix A—5-Year Strategic Plan Priorities Worksheet (Provided Digitally) Appendix B—CCAS 2018 Strategic Priorities Long Range Plans Results Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Executive Summary Page 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Citygate Associates, LLC (Citygate) is pleased to present this 2024 Strategic Plan to Contra Costa County (County) for Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS). The Citygate Project Team members who have had the pleasure of working on this project are grateful to the County’s elected officials, staff, and community members who devoted their time and energy to contribute to this study and participate in interviews, surveys, and focus groups. Citygate is impressed with the commitment and passion demonstrated by County leadership, CCAS staff, and the community, and their desire to have a high functioning and effective animal services program for the County. Citygate was able to distill the hundreds of County and community comments and ideas into two areas we determined to be “Crisis Critical”: 1. Capacity for Care 2. Policy and Philosophy on Sheltering and Euthanasia We also identified five consistent themes. These themes offer a quick snapshot of the interests and issues that arose most frequently and consistently throughout Citygate’s review and form the central context and focus of the updated Strategic Plan and the recommendations it contains. The five themes are:  Theme One: Communication  Theme Two: Resources  Theme Three: Leadership and Culture  Theme Four: Scope of Services  Theme Five: Services Although Citygate found that there is a high level of consensus among the County leadership, elected officials, CCAS staff, and community members about the County’s needs and the desired departmental vision for the future, at the current time, there is no strong framework or plan in place to bring the community’s aspirations and ideas into sharp focus and productive implementation. There is also a significant gap between community expectations and the resources available for the department to meet those expectations. The primary purpose of this updated strategic plan is to align and clarify expectations and provide a roadmap for implementation including identifying potential resources. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Executive Summary Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW The 2024 Strategic Plan delineates an updated mission and vision for CCAS based on its core values. Following identification of these guiding principles, the Strategic Planning Committee developed two Crisis Critical and five Theme elements, followed by 82 recommended actions organized under 21 objectives that correspond to each of the elements. The plan includes target completion dates and metrics for each objective as CCAS embarks on implementation. Setting priorities is a challenging and critical element of any implementation and it is not uncommon for the results of the prioritization process to show an imbalance, with most items as a high priority. Available budget and resources are among the key factors to consider for successful implementation. As discussed in Section 10.2—Implementation Fail Facts and Strategies, it is important to remember the various elements that influence the actual achievable outcomes. The Five-Year Strategic and Implementation Plan includes priorities to be considered for implementation over a five-year period, which Citygate recommends begin in Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025. The plan includes seven Sections, two of which are classified as “Cri sis Critical” with 20 recommended actions, and the other five are “Themes” with 56 recommended actions. The plan also includes six additional action items for consideration. There is a total of 82 recommended actions in the 2024 Strategic Plan, prioritized over a five-year implementation calendar. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 3 SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROJECT SCOPE Contra Costa County (County) requested Citygate Associates, LLC (Citygate) to assess, develop, and design the 2024 Animal Services Strategic Plan for Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS). This new plan was to include an evaluation of the accomplishments of CCAS since the implementation of the 2018 Strategic Plan that was created with community input and designed to improve services. The 2024 Strategic Plan identifies current successes and challenges and provides an updated plan for CCAS over the next five years. The primary objectives of the project include assessment of the 2018 strategic plan and development of an updated plan with input from elected officials, staff, volunteers, partners, and community members. The new plan contains clear prioritized goals and objectives and metrics to measure progress. The project also incorporates implementation support for CCAS. 1.2 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT Citygate’s report is comprised of the following sections . Executive Summary This section introduces the 2024 Strategic Plan project and summarizes Citygate’s process , analysis, and recommendations. Section 1—Introduction This section introduces the report organization, the project approach, and project steps. Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan This section reviews the 2018 Strategic Plan elements, tracking, and reporting. Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization This section provides an overview of CCAS organization and operations. Section 4—2023 Strategic Planning Committee Work This section provides a detailed discussion of the role and actions of the Committee in developing and implementing the Plan. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 4 Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results This section describes the stakeholder survey utilized for this effort, which was broadly distributed to stakeholders and staff, its methodology, and the use of closed and open-ended prompts. The survey covered services, desired changes, priorities, euthanasia decisions, and challenges facing CCAS. Section 6—Focus Groups This section provides an overview of the four focus groups that were conducted as part of the Strategic Plan research. Section 7—Interviews with County Leadership This section reviews the various one-on-one interviews that Citygate held with the County Board of Supervisors, County leadership staff, and the CCAS Director. Section 8—Common Themes This section describes the recurring themes that resulted from the surveys, interviews , and focus groups. Section 9—Environmental Scan This section discusses how some key internal and external factors may impact the Department and its service provision over the next five years. Section 10—Strategic Plan Development This section reviews the stages of development of the updated Strategic Plan. Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan This section presents the 82 recommended action items that correspond to each of the objectives developed by the Strategic Planning Committee, organized under the two Crisis Critical areas and five themes. Performance metrics are identified for each action and the actions are prioritized over a five-year implementation calendar. Appendices Appendix A—5-Year Strategic Plan Priorities Worksheet is a Microsoft Excel document containing the recommended action items that correspond to each of the 2024 Strategic Plan objectives, including performance metrics, implementation timelines, etc. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 5 Appendix B—CCAS 2018 Strategic Priorities Long Range Plans Results an outline of the progress made on the 2018 Strategic Plan, provided to Citygate by CCAS staff, over the first 18 months of implementation (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic). 1.3 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS The following summarizes Citygate’s five-task Work Plan to fully address the scope of work requested by the County. Task 1: Project Initiation, Kick-Off Meeting, and Ongoing Project Management 1.1 Meet with the Department’s Strategic Planning Committee to Initiate the Project At the start of the project, Citygate conducted a videoconference meeting with the Department’s Strategic Planning Committee to review the vision of the strategic planning initiative, expected outcomes, the strategic business planning process, timelines, w orkshop scheduling, and deliverables. We also discussed the Department’s 2018 Strategic Plan. 1.2 Ongoing Project Management Throughout the entire project duration, Citygate monitored the engagement progress and completion of tasks, including providing monthly written status reports and periodic conversations with appropriate assigned staff. Adjustments were made in response to changes occurring within the Department and a contract extension was implemented. Task 2: Information Gathering and Review 2.1 Request and Review Documentation Citygate developed a list of data, documents, and information relevant to this project, including, but not limited to, prior studies, budgets, governance, agreements, organizational charts, priorities, policy direction, values/vision/mission statements, General Plan, and other relevant documentation. Citygate reviewed this documentation to gain an understanding of the Department in advance of the strategic planning workshop in Task 3. 2.2 Design and Administer a Strategic Plan Survey Citygate designed and administered survey questions for each member of the Strategic Planning Committee to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; organizational and service delivery needs and priorities; staff and training needs; technology and infrastructure needs; and long-term goals for the Department. We analyzed, consolidated, and presented the survey results to the Strategic Planning Committee as part of the Strategic Plan development process. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 6 2.3 Conduct Stakeholder Interviews Citygate conducted interviews with the Animal Services Director, County Administrator, and Board of Supervisors to understand their respective perspectives, visions, and priorities for the Department over the next several years. 2.4 Focus Groups Citygate held four focus group videoconference meetings with employees, volunteers and community member participants to understand their visions, goals, and priorities for the Department over the next several years. 2.5 Community Stakeholder Survey In collaboration with CCAS, Citygate designed an online survey that was sent to community stakeholders including customers, volunteers, adoption partners, and rescue groups, city partners, and staff to obtain their input. 2.6 Prepare Environmental Scan Citygate prepared an environmental scan that identifies key internal and external factors with potential to significantly impact the Department or the services it provides over the next five years. Citygate collaborated with the Strategic Planning Committee to identify the most relevant factors and seek further data or information to incorporate into plan priorities. 2.7 Prepare Summary Document Citygate summarized and compiled the information from Task 2 into a summary document that was used in the strategic planning workshop session in Task 3. Task 3: Strategic Planning Workshop 3.1 Strategic Planning Workshop Citygate facilitated an on-site planning workshop with the Department’s Strategic Planning Committee in February 2024. This workshop reviewed and finalized CCAS’ mission statement, core values, and elements of the updated Strategic Plan. Task 4: Draft and Final Strategic Plan Document 4.1 Prepare Comprehensive Draft Strategic Plan Citygate prepared a comprehensive Draft Strategic Plan, which includes exhibits, and appendices. The Draft Strategic Plan included: Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 7  Key information about the Department  Overview of the strategic planning process  Vision, mission, and values statements  Goals, strategies, and objectives for the next five years  Reporting and quantifiable accountability mechanisms  Environmental scan  Photos provided by the Department  Other information requested by the Strategic Planning Committee 4.2 Draft Strategic Plan Review Citygate conducted a videoconference review of the Draft Strategic Plan Report with the Strategic Planning Committee, answered any questions, and discussed edits for the Final Strategic Plan. 4.3 Submit and Present Final Strategic Plan Citygate prepared and delivered a Final Strategic Plan Report in .pdf format with exhibits and appendices. As an option, Citygate will present the new Strategic Plan to the County Board of Supervisors and local community partners. Task 5: Strategic Plan Implementation Support 5.1 Prepare Implementation Action Plan Template Citygate provided implementation support by developing, in collaboration with the Department’s Strategic Planning Committee, a Five-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Worksheet, that includes the Final Strategic Plan goals, strategies, and objectives. This template provides the Department an annual work plan that clearly identifies the elements of the plan to be addressed during each year, who will be responsible for leading each initiative, various specific actions for each of the strategic goals including specific timelines, resource allocation(s), performance metrics for measuring success, quantifiable accountability factors, approximate fiscal impacts, monitoring processes, communication plans, and key milestones. 5.2 Implementation Support As an option, Citygate will provide implementation support to include up to three videoconference meetings with the Strategic Planning Committee as needed to explore and evaluate ideas; discuss elements of the implementation plan and strategy; discuss the evaluation from the Citygate Project Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 1—Introduction Page 8 Team’s perspective of innovation; and review relevant research and assessments. This will also include a final discussion with the Animal Services Director to finalize the implementation recommendations. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan Page 9 SECTION 2—2018 STRATEGIC PLAN 2.1 KEY COMPONENTS OF 2018 PLAN CCAS created the 2018 Strategic Plan through a facilitated process, and it was launched in August 2018. The intention of the Strategic Plan was to guide the work of CCAS towards a positive and meaningful impact on the community. The Plan lays out the Departmental mission and describes how that mission will be accomplished utilizing six guiding principles. 2.1.1 2018 Mission Statement CCAS includes the following mission statement in its 2018 Strategic Plan. Contra Costa Animal Services Department is committed to protecting the health, safety and well–being of the people and animals in our community through enforcement of state and local laws, providing compassionate care regardless of temperament or condition, and increasing the number of animals that stay in their homes instead of entering our County shelters. We will prioritize lifesaving. We will shelter homeless, abandoned and lost animals, work to keep and place animals in safe, caring homes, and provide education and services to enhance the lives of people, their animal companions, and to strengthen the human-animal bond. 2.1.2 Guiding Principles The Six Guiding Principles serve as a basis for reasoning and action, and provide a personal code of conduct that leads, shows the way, and directs the moments of CCAS .  Be Collaborative  Be the Service You Want  Practice the three E’s: Excite, Educate, Empower  Apply Judgement  Seize the Initiative  Make the Most of Resources Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan Page 10 2.1.3 Strategic Priorities Seven Strategic Priorities were identified through the process and were organized under three Key Areas of Focus. Areas of Focus  Act: Take action to help residents and improve and manage the lives of animals in Contra Costa County while operating a fiscally responsible organization.  Care: Provide quality care for the animals that come into our shelters and prepare them for new homes while operating the shelter with high quality (Five Freedoms) standards and efficiency.  Collaborate: Working with partners, increase adoptions by improving public perception regarding the adoption of homeless animals. A total of 16 long-term goals and 93 activities were organized under the following seven strategic priorities. Seven Strategic Priorities 1. Public Safety ➢ Ensure public health and safety. Enforce state/local laws while educating owners to best practices. 2. Medical Services & Resources ➢ Prevent unwanted pet births by developing medical partnerships to increase spay/neuter services. 3. Education ➢ Through educational efforts and discussions with pet owners, keep pets in their homes and provide resources to improve pet care. 4. Animal Care ➢ Shelter, treat and rehabilitate abandoned pets to prepare them for their forever homes. 5. Operational Excellence ➢ Build and maintain CCAS operational excellence and ensure that is fiscally responsible. Improve shelter management policies, procedures, and efficiency. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan Page 11 6. Community Engagement ➢ Increase community engagement and humane education to influence the Contra Costa public to treat animals more humanely and to adopt more pets. 7. Rehoming Programs ➢ Build and expand relationships and programs with transfer partners to find homes for rehabilitated animals and improve their ongoing quality of life. The 2018 Strategic Plan was detailed and provided target completion dates for the various activities but did not include specific performance metrics or measures for successful completion. The plan was intentionally designed to be a living document, with periodic reviews and revisions. Detailed tracking was carried out over the first eighteen months of implementation. However, with the onset of COVID-19 and the operational challenges presented by the pandemic, tracking and continued implementation of the 2018 Strategic Plan became a lower priority. 2.2 CCAS STATUS REPORTING CCAS provided Citygate an outline of the progress made on the 2018 Strategic Plan over the first 18 months of implementation (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic), which is included in Appendix B—CCAS 2018 Strategic Priorities Long Range Plans Results . Utilizing this information, Citygate prepared a worksheet containing all 93 activities which was used as a tool for staff to document the specific status of the activities. Based solely on the information provided by staff, Citygate was able to estimate the following results for the 93 activities.  Progress has been made on 77 percent of the activities.  51 percent of activities are ongoing.  No progress has been made on 23 percent of activities, which also includes those activities determined to be obsolete, or for which implementation was not possible due to barriers or other constraints. The following table shows the number of individual activities for each of the 16 long-term goals and the percentage of activities for which progress has been made. Notably, progress has been made on 100 percent of the activities under seven of the long-term goals. Only two goals have less than 50 percent of the activities underway. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 2—2018 Strategic Plan Page 12 Table 1—2018 Strategic Plan Long-Term Goals and Progress Long-Term Goals Activities Progress 1A – For Public Safety and Field Services, review current policies and results, identify best areas for improvement and begin making changes. 13 92% 2A – Continue to build the ease, availability and use of low cost (at cost) and/or no cost Spay/Neuter services in the shelter and for the public. 6 33% 2B – Provide Community targeted Pitbull mix and Chihuahua Spay/Neuter Program. 4 50% 2C – Continue to expand and improve the Community Cat Trap, Spay/Neuter and Return program as possible in tight collaboration with partners. 5 20% 3A – Implement a broad Prevention Program to reduce shelter intake from the public by intervening and helping before owners decide to surrender their pet(s). 7 57% 3B – Build a robust Retention Program to support owners keeping their pet(s). 4 100% 4A – Review existing standards of care and programs to provide high quality sheltering of animals at CCAS and decide where to improve efforts and/or add new initiatives. 6 83% 4B – After evaluating needs and facilities, seek Capital Funding from the County to make one-time major improvements at the Martinez and Pinole shelters and any other facilities deemed needed (i.e., Adoption Centers in South County). 3 100% 5A – Review and address personal safety concerns for employees and volunteers as well as the public who have business with CCAS. 3 100% 5B – Ensure CCAS Operational Excellence by improving Shelter Management Policies, Procedures and Efficiency. 7 100% 5C – Improve Customer Service at CCAS. 4 100% 5D – Improve Overall Shelter-Wide metrics. 5 80% 5E – Strengthen core financial activities through improved forecasting, budgeting, and licensing procedures. Increase employee hiring and retention through improved recruiting, training, and education on policies and procedures. 3 100% 6A – Increase Communication and Humane Education efforts to the Contra Costa public. 9 100% 7A – Increase countywide adoptions through a strengthened Contra Costa - wide Collaborative Partnership. 9 67% 7B – While building and maintaining the Five freedoms as the standard of care (capacity for care) and using existing resources and adding resources as available – build and continue the highest overall Live Release Rate possible of animals going directly to new forever homes or to Transfer Partners (and then to new homes). 5 60% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 13 SECTION 3—OVERVIEW OF CCAS ORGANIZATION 3.1 CCAS DEPARTMENT CCAS provides full animal care and control services, including sheltering and field services, to the unincorporated County and through contracts to eighteen of the nineteen cities in Contra Costa County (the exception being Antioch). The County currently operates an animal shelter facility in Martinez. Figure 1—Some Members of the CCAS Team 3.1.1 History CCAS has a long history in Contra Costa County, dating back to the 1950s. Originally a function of the Sheriff’s Department, in 1959, Animal Control Officers were re-assigned from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department to the County Department of Agriculture, where Animal Services became its own division. At the time, the Department consisted of five employees and focused primarily on animal and rabies control. The County operated only one shelter at that time, Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 14 a medium-sized facility located in Martinez, roughly one block from the current shelter. In 1985, Contra Costa Animal Services became its own County department due to an increased demand for animal services which corresponded with the population boom at th e time. In 2005, the County commissioned the construction of the current Martinez shelter, a beautiful two -acre state-of-the- art shelter complex which includes a six-stall barn. Within a year, the County built the Pinole shelter to provide West County residents with better access to the Department and for residents seeking to reunite pets with their families or finding new homes. Today, CCAS is comprised of one shelter and 84 full-time employees, including: field officers, medical staff, animal care staff, community and media relations personnel, and administration. There are also 11 contractors providing additional medical care, media relations, and behavioral support. The Department’s operations are supported by over 200 committed volunteers who play a variety of critical roles that contribute to the enrichment, wellbeing, and placement of shelter animals. As of July 2024, the Department serves a population of 1,146,626 people (compared to 298,000 in 1959) and, in the calendar year of 2023, took in a total of 7,114 animals with an overall live release rate of 85 percent. 3.2 CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE At the onset of this project CCAS had an organizational structure led by the Director and had the Department divided into four functional divisions.  Administrative Services  Field Services  Community and Media Relations  Animal Care and Shelter Medicine In FY 2022-2023, there were 84 FTEs and 11 contract positions allocated to the Department and distributed among the four divisions. The Director resigned in December 2023 and an Interim Director was appointed in January 2024. In January 2024, the Interim Director adjusted the organizational structure and split the Animal Care and Shelter Medicine Division into two separate divisions. This resulted in five functional divisions and some reorganization of the reporting structure. A new Director was hired and began with CCAS in May 2024. Since then, two key managers of the Agency’s main divisions, Administrative Services and Animal Care and Shelter Medicine, have also turned over. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 15 Figure 2—Contra Costa Animal Services Organizational Chart 3.3 DIVISIONAL FUNCTIONS 3.3.1 Administrative Services The Administrative Services staff provides customer service by greeting and serving the public in - person, over the phone, and through mail and email. This team handles all cash transactions including (but not limited to) animal adoptions and redemptions, animal licensing, fees charged for medical care and procedures, trap rentals and contracts, and any other consumer fees for services. They manage incoming phone traffic and respond to voicemails. They also process animal intakes from the public, and pet adoptions and redemptions. The Administrative Services staff also provide additional support in the areas of budget and contract administration, coordination of training, and other special projects. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 16 Figure 3—CCAS Field and Administrative Staff 3.3.2 Field Services The Field Services Division provides field services to the 18 contract cities and the unincorporated County area of Contra Costa County. The duties of Animal Control Officers (ACOs) include responding to calls (seven days per week) regarding injured animals, animals running at large, welfare concerns, bite investigations, cruelty or neglect complaints, enforcing laws and ordinances, and a myriad of other types of field activities. ACOs write reports on critical cases such as animal attacks, animal fighting, and cruelty and neglect investigations, which frequently lead to prosecution. ACOs are dispatched through the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 17 Figure 4—Animal Control Officer 3.3.3 Community and Media Relations The CCAS Community and Media Relations Division handles all the brochures and informational material production, press releases, social media, the website and other public relations responsibilities. The Division regularly develops presentations for the Board of Supervisors, City partners, and other stakeholders. They also respond to public records requests. This division is also responsible for volunteer management. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 18 Figure 5—Adopted Dog Headed Home 3.3.4 Animal Care The Animal Care Division provides the care and sheltering for animals that are stray, surrendered by their owners, quarantined, neglected or abandoned, or which pose a threat to public safety. This can represent care for between 200 to 300 animals at the shelter on any given day. All animals are provided with vaccinations, medical care, food, and shelter. Additional duties include owner reunification with lost animals, match-making efforts for adoption, providing emergency care Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 19 during disasters, assisting with behavioral intervention efforts, humane euthanasia (when necessary), and disposal of deceased animals. Figure 6—Animal Care Staff 3.3.5 Shelter Medicine The Shelter Medicine team is responsible for the medical care of all animals entering the shelter. This includes routine vaccinations and de-worming, spay and neuter surgeries, provision of medical treatment for sick or injured animals, special surgical treatments, and veterinary care of any animals housed in isolation areas of the shelter. Prior to the rece nt separation of the Animal Care division, this team was also responsible for all the animal care within the facility. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 20 Figure 7—Shelter Medicine includes Surgery 3.4 STATISTICAL REVIEW Citygate conducted a high-level review of CCAS animal intake and outcome statistics for the calendar years of 2021, 2022, and 2023.1 The animal intake and outcome numbers include the total of all animals taken into shelter care each year. 1 2021 data reflect the COVID-19 impacts of lower animal care and control activities generally, including shelter animal intakes and outcomes Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 21 3.4.1 Intakes Animal intakes have grown steadily over 2021, 2022 , and 2023. Table 2—Animal Intakes by Intake Type by Year Intake Type 2021 2022 2023 Adoption Return 116 144 238 Confiscate 98 150 97 Disposal Request 1 2 1 Owner Surrender 427 458 357 Police Impound 100 105 137 Spay 3 72 9 Stray 4,276 5,495 6,275 Total 5,021 6,426 7,114 Table 3—CCAS Animal Intakes by Stray and Owner Surrender by Year Intake Type 2021 2022 2023 Strays 4,478 5,824 6,519 Owner Surrender 543 602 595 Total 5,021 6,426 7,114 Figure 8—Live Animal Intakes 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 2021 2022 2023 CCAS Intakes 2021, 2022, and 2023 Strays Owner Surrender Total Intakes Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 22 3.4.2 Outcomes The following table displays the outcomes of the live animal intakes for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Table 4—Animal Outcomes by Type by Year Outcome Type 2021 2022 2023 Adoption 1,120 1,872 2,338 Return to Owner 927 890 1,062 Transfer 1,109 1,253 1,140 TNR - Working Cat 1,047 1,246 1,118 Return to Field 82 129 154 Euthanized 606 855 1,054 Died - Missing 74 142 186 Total 4,965 6,387 7,052 Figure 9—Live Animal Outcomes Graph 3.4.3 Live Release Rate There are several different live release rates (LRR) used in the industry to measure the percentage of animals that leave a shelter alive. CCAS calculates its LRR percent by dividing the Live Outcomes by Total Outcomes (not including died or missing). 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Adoption Return to Owner Transfer TNR - Working Cat Return to Field Euthanized Died - Missing Total CCAS Outcomes: 2021–2023 2021 2022 2023 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 23 For the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, CCAS reported the following LRR data. Table 5—Live Release Rates for 2021, 2022 and 2023 Year Cat Dog Other Total 2021 83% 93% 81% 88% 2022 83% 91% 82% 86% 2023 78% 92% 88% 85% 3.4.4 Average Length of Stay Length of stay (LOS) measures the time that an animal is housed at a shelter. A shelter’s capacity to hold animals does not solely depend on how many animals are impounded but is also dependent on the shelter’s flow-through rate. The problem of being over capacity can be mitigated by ensuring that the animals that require sheltering pass through the shelter as quickly as possible to a positive outcome (reclaim, adoption, transfer), thus shortening their LOS. To reduce the LOS, animal services operations operate with a sense of urgency, ensuring animals are reclaimed, adopted, or rescued as expeditiously as possible. Moving animals out of the shelter quickly is important for many reasons, including the follow.  More animals held in the shelter requires more supplies and more staff members to care for the animals, and thus costs more money.  The longer an animal stays in the shelter, the more likely it is to become sick, and treating the animal for illness requires more veterinary staff time and medication and may extend the LOS even further.  Moving animals out quickly means that there is more room in the shelter, so the shelter may not run out of cage and kennel space for incoming animals. The following table displays average LOS (in days) for canines and felines, excluding time in foster care, for the past three years. Table 6—Length of Stay in Shelter (Excludes Time in Foster Care) Animal Type 2021 2022 2023 Cat 9 10 15 Dog 13 16 17 Other 15 17 15 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 24 Figure 10—Length of Stay Graph The LOS has risen for dogs and cats over the past three years , which is a contributing factor to crowding at the shelter. This is likely due to the aftermath of the effects of COVID -19. While the LOS for other animals has risen, it is not significant to concerns about space as there are very few other animals as compared with dogs and cats, and they are generally housed outside of dog and cat enclosures. 3.4.5 COVID-19 Impacts The COVID-19 pandemic had major impacts on the animal welfare industry. Many shelters and field operations were limited to critical needs, and many shelters were open by appointment only. Across the United States, government animal shelter intake numbers decreased significantly during 2020 and 2021, and then often reverted to a pre-COVID trajectory starting in 2022. Some government shelters experienced a rebound beyond pre-COVID intake numbers. The percentage of adoptions increased significantly in many shelters during 2020 and 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic impacts on CCAS follow national trends, with increases in animal intakes and other activities in 2022 and 2023. While animal intakes rose in 2022 and 2023, there was a decrease in the percentage of animals transferred to partners, and an increase in the percentage of animals adopted. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Cat Dog Other Average LOS in Days for 2021–2023 2021 2022 2023 Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 25 3.5 OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS 3.5.1 Customer Service Surveys CCAS provided Citygate the results of customer service surveys for 2022, 2023 , and the early part of 2024. The surveys were sent electronically to recent clients who had utilized services either at the shelter, in the field, or by phone contact. The overall ratings provided by respondents were very positive about the client experience with the agency. Table 7—Customer Satisfaction Survey Results Contact Type 2024 (through Feb.) 2023 2022 Visit in person 74% 75% 76% Called 13% 13% 14% Field Officer 1% 1% 1% Visit Reason Adopt 40% 43% 38% License 17% 13% 16% Lost Pet 3% 4% 5% Found Stray 12% 12% 13% Part of Rescue Org'n 3% 4% 5% Overall Cleanliness Excellent 65% 72% 72% Meets Expectations 27% 22% 23% Who did you Contact Clerical Staff 58% 58% 63% Volunteer 17% 19% 14% Kennel Staff 12% 11% 10% How Helpful Extremely 69% 73% 74% Very 25% 22% 20% Overall Impression Excellent 64% 71% 73% Meets Expectations 25% 20% 19% Recommend to Friend Yes 94% 96% 94% No 6% 4% 6% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 3—Overview of CCAS Organization Page 26 3.5.2 Changes to City Contract Methodology CCAS renegotiated its contracts with the eighteen city partners in 2021 and the current contracts began July 1, 2022. The County implemented a new contract methodology that was based on a per-capita calculation and the increases were phased in over two years. CCAS provides the cities with an annual reconciliation each year in July. The new methodology has increased the city contract revenues for CCAS. 3.5.3 Closure of the Pinole Shelter In March of 2020, during the uncertain times of the COVID -19 pandemic, Contra Costa County closed the Pinole facility as a budget saving measure. The facility has been sold to a non-profit for utilization as a low-cost spay and neuter clinic and is not available to be re-opened as a shelter in the future. Figure 11—Volunteers Provide Additional Enrichment Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 4—2023 Strategic Planning Committee Work Page 27 SECTION 4—2023 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE WORK 4.1 2023 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE INITIATION The Strategic Planning Committee convened July 11, 2023. The Committee was comprised of the Contra Costa Animal Services Executive Team, which included the Director, the Administrative Services Officer, the Field Services Captain, the Community and Media Relations Manager, and the Chief of Shelter Medicine. In addition to the Executive Team, the Administrative Services Assistant was also a member of the Committee. At the kick-off meeting, Citygate and the Committee members reviewed the project plan, discussed the comprehensive document request, and examined the 2018 Strategic Plan and its results. The Committee collaborated well with Citygate and provided extensive documents, data, and historical information requested in the document request. The Committee assisted Citygate with the development of a community stakeholder survey which consisted of both closed and open-ended questions. The purpose of the survey was to obtain feedback from as many stakeholders as possible to help identify priorities for the updated Strategic Plan. 4.2 MEETINGS, INTERVIEWS, AND PROCESS Throughout the project, Citygate frequently met with the Director, the Interim Director, and the newly appointed Director. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss issues as they arose, plan for next steps, set meeting dates, review progress, and discuss any other pertinent information relating to the project. The change in leadership following the resignation of the Director resulted in the need to re-evaluate the project timeline and overall approach to updating the Strategic Plan. Once the new Director was placed, he was engaged in the process and briefed by Citygate and the Strategic Planning Committee. Individual interviews were conducted via videoconferencing with each member of the Strategic Planning Committee. While a consistent set of questions was used for each interview, the format was informal, conversational, and confidential. Multiple videoconference meetings with the Strategic Planning Committee were held to discuss survey results, input from the focus groups, and findings from interviews. A good deal of time and effort was invested in establishing the key goals, objectives, and priorities for the new plan. The committee carefully reviewed the plan elements, necessary resources, and milestones for the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Planning Committee met with Citygate for an all-day session in February 2024. In advance of the meeting, the Committee was provided an agenda, presentation, and other relevant Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 4—2023 Strategic Planning Committee Work Page 28 materials to facilitate productive and efficient discussions. In the planning workshop, Citygate reviewed stakeholder input, including from County leadership, and including the survey and interview results; reviewed and agreed on any planning assumptions; identified how success has been measured over the previous five years and how it should be measured going forward; defined success for the next five years, including any crisis critical indicators; created a modified vision statement as appropriate; and reviewed the current mission statement and core values and updated changes as the Committee desired. Citygate also facilitated the development of goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve the desired future state of the Department, including prioritization of each. This was accomplished through a collaborative and participatory process that included reflection, action-based activities, clarifying discussions, fundamentals, and a clear understanding and plan for targeted goals and priorities. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 29 SECTION 5—STAKEHOLDER SURVEY RESULTS 5.1 SURVEY OVERVIEW AND METHODOLOGY Citygate Associates, LLC (Citygate) conducted an internet-based stakeholder survey between Friday, September 8 and Friday, September 22, 2023, as part of our Strategic Plan Development for Animal Services for Contra Costa County. The stakeholders were invited by the Department to participate in this survey. An identical version of the same survey was also distributed to Department staff, which ran from Wednesday September 20 to Friday September 29, 2023. In total, there were 1,363 valid responses between both surveys. Table 8—Survey Launch and Response Information Information Stakeholders Staff Launch Date September 8 September 22 Close Date September 20 September 29 Total Responses 1,363 Apart from basic contact information questions, the survey consisted of numerous closed - and open-ended prompts. Respondents were not required to answer every question. Additionally, they were permitted to respond “Not Applicable or Unsure” to many statements, and these responses were excluded from the mean response calculations. Therefore, the response totals to a p articular question do not always correspond with the total of 1,363 valid survey responses. 5.2 ORGANIZATION OF SURVEY SUMMARY The results for the survey are organized in the following order: Contact Information and Relationship-to-Shelter Results  The raw data for demographic-type questions included on the survey. Primary Open-Ended Responses  Tallies for the 10 most-commonly expressed sentiments for each of the primary open-ended prompts. Veterinary Services, Affordability, Etc.  Scores for each closed-ended statement regarding veterinary services, affordability, etc., as well as tallied responses for the related open-ended prompt. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 30 Quality of Service – Expectations  Scores for each closed-ended statement regarding the degree to which Department services are meeting expectations. Euthanasia and Overall County Service  Scores for each closed-ended statement regarding euthanasia and overall County service, as well as tallied responses for the related open-ended prompt. Name  Respondents were provided the opportunity to, but not required to, provide their names in case Citygate was required to contact them for follow -up information. Email  Respondents were provided the opportunity to, but not required to, provide their email address in case Citygate was required to contact them for follow -up information. 5.3 RELATIONSHIP TO SHELTER The following information is regarding respondents’ relationship to the shelter. Respondents were asked to mark all that apply, and many did indeed mark multiple options. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 31 Relationship to Shelter Table 9—Survey Opinion: Relationship to Shelter Response Number of Responses Percent of Respondents Adopter 589 43.2% Owner surrendering animal 39 2.9% Owner looking for lost pet 95 7.0% Resident utilizing field services 263 19.3% Resident calling about a shelter service 242 17.8% Employee 18 1.3% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 167 12.3% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 77 5.6% Contract City 9 0.7% Veterinary Practice 35 2.6% Other 337 24.7% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Figure 12—Survey Opinion: Relationship to Shelter 43.20% 2.90%7.00% 19.30%17.80% 1.30% 12.30% 5.60%0.70%2.60% 24.70% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider – … Contract City Veterinary Practice Other Percent of Respondents Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 32 5.4 PRIMARY OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES The following includes the primary open-ended prompts and responses regarding what is going well at the Department and what should be improved. The ideas expressed in each response were identified, categorized, and counted. The 10 most-commonly expressed sentiments are listed. Please share about what you think is going well at Contra Costa County Animal Services. (250 - character limit) (Responses: 1,121) Table 10—Survey Opinion: What is Going Well at CCAS Statement Percent Praise for caring and helpful staff, volunteers, and their dedication to the animals. Many respondents highlighted the passion, kindness, and commitment of staff members and volunteers, who work hard to care for the animals and help them get adopted. The staff's care and concern for the animals was frequently noted. 16.3% Appreciation for adoption services, processes, events, promotions, and website. Numerous responses expressed satisfaction with adoption services, including easy processes, special events, promotions, webpage for browsing adoptable animals, and staff's assistance in finding a good match. Many shared they had positive adoption experiences. 12.2% Praise for medical care, veterinary services, spay/neuter clinics. Many noted the quality medical care provided to shelter animals and affordable spay/neuter services available to the public have been valuable resources. Some specifically complimented veterinary staff. 12.0% Appreciation for clean, nice facilities and equipment. The cleanliness, good condition, and spaciousness of the new/upgraded shelter facilities and outdoor areas were positively noted by many respondents. Some mentioned plentiful parking. 9.5% Praise for playgroups, field trips, fostering, and other enrichment programs. Enrichment offerings like playgroups, field trips, and fostering that benefit shelter animals were frequently mentioned. These give animals exercise, socialization, and exposure for adoption. 8.1% Social media, marketing, and community outreach praised. Many commented positively on increased online presence, social media accounts, and outreach efforts which have raised public awareness and helped increase adoptions. 7.8% TNR (trap, neuter, return) program for community cats was appreciated. The availability of the free TNR program that helps manage community cat populations was frequently mentioned as an important, beneficial service. 7.8% Appreciation for volunteers walking, socializing, and advocating for dogs. Many noted the volunteers who walk and socialize dogs provide enriching interaction and advocate for animals in need of rescue or adoption. Their extra effort was acknowledged. 6.3% Professional, prompt, helpful customer service praised. Numerous respondents described polite, caring assistance from customer service staff who patiently answered questions, promptly returned calls, and provided helpful guidance. 6.1% Lost/found services and reunification with owners was appreciated. Some shared appreciation for services that helped find their lost pets or reunite them with owners through microchipping, posting found pets online, and notifying owners. 5.4% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 33 Is there anything that you would like to see changed at CCAS? (250-character limit) (Responses: 1,186) Table 11—Survey Opinion: Requested Changes for CCAS Statement Percent More affordable and accessible spay/neuter services: Many respondents expressed a desire for more low-cost or free spay/neuter services, including for pet owners as well as trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for feral cats. There is a need for more appointments, reduced wait times, and easier scheduling. 27.0% Become a no-kill shelter: A common sentiment was that euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals should be eliminated, and the shelter should work to become a no - kill facility. Some specified no-kill except for extreme medical or behavior cases. 20.0% Improved facilities and resources: Respondents felt the shelter facilities and resources are inadequate to properly care for the number of animals, suggesting more space, kennels, enrichment, and veterinary/staff capacity is needed. 16.2% Reopen the Pinole shelter location: Many respondents lamented the closure of the Pinole shelter location and felt reopening it would better serve West County residents. 12.6% Increased transparency and accountability: Respondents want more transparency on statistics like intake, adoption, and euthanasia rates as well as more accountability for policies on euthanasia, relationships with rescues, and investigations. 11.5% Improved field services and intake policies: Respondents felt field services are understaffed. They expressed a desire for CCAS to accept more strays rather than advising residents to return strays to where they found them, and quicker response times for picking up dead animals, responding to bites, etc. 10.5% Change leadership and staff: Some respondents expressed a desire for change in shelter leadership and staff, citing a lack of care, poor relationships with rescues or volunteers, and euthanasia policies. 10.9% More collaboration with rescues: Working more closely with rescues to network and adopt out animals, instead of euthanizing, was suggested. Respondents want an easier process for rescues. 9.5% More public outreach and accessibility: Respondents want more visibility of adoptable animals, adoption events, advertising, social media, and ways for the public to engage with the shelter and its animals. 8.8% Reinstate wildlife response services: Many respondents were unhappy that the shelter no longer responds to calls about injured wildlife and wants this service reinstated. 9.0% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 34 What do you think the top 1-3 priorities for CCAS should be? (250-character limit) (Responses: 1,204) Table 12—Survey Opinion: Top Priorities for CCAS Statement Percent More affordable and accessible spay/neuter services: Respondents want increased availability of low-cost or free spay/neuter services to help reduce overpopulation, including services for the public, feral cats, and pets being adopted. 29.4% Become a no-kill shelter: Respondents want the shelter to transition to a no-kill model, eliminating euthanasia of healthy/adoptable animals except in extreme medical or behavior cases. 23.5% Improved facilities and resources: Respondents felt current shelter facilities and resources like space, capacity, staffing, enrichment programs, veterinary services, etc. are inadequate and need expanding to properly care for animals. 19.3% More public outreach and community engagement: Respondents want more visibility of adoptable animals, events to engage the public like adoption fairs, educational initiatives, advertising, use of social media, and more to promote adoptions, volunteers, donations, etc. 16.2% Reinstate wildlife response services: Many respondents listed resuming response to calls about injured wildlife as a priority, instead of referring people to other agencies. 13.4% Change leadership and staff: Some respondents want change in shelter leadership and staff due to issues with policies, relationships with rescues, euthanasia rates, and other concerns. 10.6% Reopen the Pinole shelter location: Respondents, especially those in West County, commonly listed reopening the Pinole location as a priority to increase capacity and accessibility. 10.3% Increased field services: Respondents want more field officers hired to improve response times for picking up dead/injured animals, investigating cruelty reports, enforcing licensing, etc. 9.1% Lower/subsidized adoption costs: To increase adoptions, respondents suggested lowering or subsidizing adoption fees, especially for seniors, low-income families, and on "free adoption" days. 8.2% More collaboration with rescues: Respondents want better partnerships with rescues to network and adopt out animals instead of euthanizing. They also want an easier process for rescues. 7.4% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 35 What do you need most from an animal services agency? (250 -character limit) (Responses: 1,112) Table 13—Survey Opinion: Needed Most from Animal Services Agency Statement Percent More affordable and accessible spay/neuter services: Many respondents expressed wanting increased availability of low-cost or free spay/neuter services, including for the public, feral cats, and pets being adopted, to help reduce overpopulation. 29.7% Field services improvements: Respondents want prompt response times, more officers to improve pick-up of dead/injured animals, dealing with aggressive/loose dogs, investigating cruelty, and other field calls. 20.0% Shelter facilities and resources improvements: Respondents felt current shelter facilities and resources are inadequate and need expanding, including space, capacity, staffing, enrichment programs, veterinary services, etc. 16.9% Compassionate and caring staff: Respondents emphasized wanting staff that are compassionate, caring, responsive, professional, and treat animals humanely. 16.3% Reinstate wildlife response services: Many respondents want the shelter to resume responding to calls about injured wildlife instead of referring people to other agencies. 15.4% Become a no-kill shelter: Respondents want the shelter to transition to no -kill, eliminating euthanasia of healthy/adoptable animals except in extreme cases. 14.7% Low-cost veterinary services: Respondents want more affordable vet services like vaccines, exams, dental, medical treatment, etc. for owned pets. 11.7% Lost/found pet services: Respondents want services to reunite lost pets with owners and temporarily house found pets while trying to locate owners. 10.9% Adoption services: Respondents emphasized the importance of adopting out pets, marketing adoptable animals, screening adopters, and supporting new adopters. 9.4% Trap-neuter-return (TNR) services: Many respondents want increased TNR appointments to help manage feral/community cat populations. 9.4% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 36 What do you think is the biggest challenge facing CCAS? (250 -character limit) (Responses: 1,188) Table 14—Survey Opinion: Biggest Challenges for CCAS Statement Percent Lack of funding/budget constraints: Many responses express concerns about limited financial resources, budget cuts, and inadequate funding from the county impacting staffing levels, capacity, programs, and services. 64.4% Overcrowding/too many animals: A large number of responses reference overcrowding and shelters at or exceeding capacity due to high intake and inability to adopt out or find placement for animals quickly enough. 52.7% Need for more/better staff and leadership: Numerous responses indicate a need for more staff, better qualified and trained staff, and improved leadership and management. 33.6% Irresponsible pet owners/overbreeding: Responses commonly cite issues like failure to spay/neuter, backyard breeding, and abandonment or surrender of animals by irresponsible owners contributing to overpopulation. 32.7% Lack of resources - facilities, supplies, veterinary services: Many note insufficient resources like shelter facilities, space, supplies, veterinary services, medicine, etc. to properly care for the animals. 24.2% Need for more spay/neuter services: Responses frequently emphasize the need for more affordable and accessible spay/neuter services to control overpopulation of unwanted animals. 21.5% Negative public perception/lack of public engagement: Some discuss challenges in public opinion, communication, trust, transparency, education, engagement and addressing misinformation. 17.4% Euthanasia concerns: Responses express desire to reduce euthanasia rates, become no-kill, and save more animals. 17.2% Poor coordination with rescues/fosters: Some cite issues building relationships, coordinating with, and supporting rescues, fosters, and volunteers as problematic. 14.3% Challenges adopting out animals: Difficulty finding adopters and homes for animals, especially certain breeds like pit bulls, was mentioned. 12.7% Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 37 5.5 VETERINARY SERVICES, AFFORDABILITY, ETC. Do you believe that CCAS should be providing more opportunities for pet owners to access affordable veterinary services and spay and neuter surgeries? Table 15—Survey Opinion: Affordable Veterinary Services Provision Responder Yes % Yes No % No Adopter 564 95.8% 25 4.2% Owner surrendering animal 36 92.3% 3 7.7% Owner looking for lost pet 92 96.8% 3 3.2% Resident utilizing field services 240 91.3% 23 8.7% Resident calling about a shelter service 234 96.7% 8 3.3% Employee 14 77.8% 4 22.2% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 161 96.4% 6 3.6% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 74 96.1% 3 3.9% Contract City 9 100.0% 0 0.0% Veterinary Practice 33 94.3% 2 5.7% Other 313 92.9% 24 7.1% All Responders 1,280 93.9% 83 6.1% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 38 Figure 13—Survey Opinion: Affordable Veterinary Services Provision 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider – … Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Yes No Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 39 Do you think the county and cities should provide funding to create more low-cost spay and neuter surgery and medical care centers for socio -economic vulnerable residents of Contra Costa County? Table 16—Survey Opinion: Funding for Low-Cost Spay and Neuter and Medical Care Responder Yes % Yes No % No Adopter 554 94.1% 35 5.9% Owner surrendering animal 36 92.3% 3 7.7% Owner looking for lost pet 90 94.7% 5 5.3% Resident utilizing field services 237 90.1% 26 9.9% Resident calling about a shelter service 227 93.8% 15 6.2% Employee 14 77.8% 4 22.2% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 160 95.8% 7 4.2% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 73 94.8% 4 5.2% Contract City 8 88.9% 1 11.1% Veterinary Practice 33 94.3% 2 5.7% Other 312 92.6% 25 7.4% All Responders 1,263 92.7% 100 7.3% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 40 Figure 14—Survey Opinion: Funding for Low-Cost Spay and Neuter and Medical Care 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Yes No Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 41 Please share about specific situations or areas of concern in your direct interactions with Contra Costa County Animal Services that you would like to make us aware of or that you feel need improvement. (250-character limit) (Responses: 944) Table 17—Survey Opinion: Areas of Concern Statement Percent Need for more affordable or free spay/neuter services. Many people cannot afford the high cost of spaying/neutering at private veterinarians and the shelter does not have enough appointments available. This leads to overpopulation of unwanted litters. 62.7% Long wait times to get spay/neuter appointments at the shelter. Wait lists stretch out for months, during which time intact animals continue to breed. More appointments and veterinary staff are needed to meet the demand. 32.4% Difficulty reaching staff by phone, long hold times, lack of call backs. People are frustrated when trying to reach staff for various needs like reporting found animals, dead animal pickup, making appointments. Improved phone system and more staff could help. 20.9% Concerns about healthy/adoptable animals being euthanized. Some think the shelter's policies lead to unnecessary euthanasia of animals that could have been adopted out or taken in by rescues. 20.0% Lack of services, long distance to Martinez facility for West County residents after Pinole shelter closure. West County residents lack accessible services with Pinole closure. New facility needed. 18.8% Need for low-cost basic veterinary services beyond just spay/neuter. Many cannot afford vet care to keep pets healthy. Low-cost services needed beyond spay/neuter. 16.5% Lack of adequate staffing levels to carry out needed services. Staff shortages mean less field response, fewer shelter services, long wait times. Need more staff. 12.2% Concerns about poor shelter conditions causing stress in animals. Small kennels, lack of enrichment and human interaction creates stressed, unadoptable pets. More staff and volunteers needed for care. 10.0% Difficulty getting TNR (trap-neuter-return) services for feral cats. Hard to get appointments and shelter turns away trapped cats. Leads to overpopulation. More TNR services needed. 9.8% Lack of response and help with wildlife calls. Shelter no longer responds to calls about sick/injured wildlife, leaving public without help. Need improved wildlife response. 8.9% 5.6 QUALITY OF SERVICE – EXPECTATIONS The following tables show stakeholder statements regarding quality of service, with positive and negative responses grouped. The highest rating is “Far Exceeds Expectations” and the lowest rating is “Unacceptable.” Neutrality is represented by “Not Applica ble or Unsure” and is rated N/A. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 42 Please rate the quality of service for the following: The overall quality of services provided by CCAS: Table 18—Survey Opinion: Overall Quality of Service Responder % Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations % Below Expectations or Unacceptable % N/A Adopter 65.9% 31.8% 2.4% Owner surrendering animal 61.6% 35.9% 2.6% Owner looking for lost pet 59.0% 36.9% 4.2% Resident utilizing field services 48.3% 47.1% 4.6% Resident calling about a shelter service 40.4% 55.4% 0.0% Employee 40.4% 55.4% 4.1% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 55.1% 42.5% 2.4% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 27.3% 70.2% 2.6% Contract City 44.4% 55.5% 0.0% Veterinary Practice 77.1% 20.0% 2.9% Other 46.6% 42.1% 11.3% All Responders 56.2% 38.4% 5.4% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 43 Figure 15—Survey Opinion: Overall Quality of Service 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations Below Expectati ons or U nacceptable N/A Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 44 Please rate the quality of service for the following: The quality of care provided by CCAS for the shelter animals: Table 19—Survey Opinion: Quality of Care Responder % Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations % Below Expectations or Unacceptable % N/A Adopter 57.8% 37.4% 4.7% Owner surrendering animal 61.5% 28.2% 10.3% Owner looking for lost pet 62.1% 30.6% 7.4% Resident utilizing field services 47.2% 27.4% 25.5% Resident calling about a shelter service 44.7% 40.5% 14.9% Employee 55.6% 38.9% 5.6% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 57.5% 36.0% 6.6% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 46.8% 48.1% 5.2% Contract City 66.6% 33.3% 0.0% Veterinary Practice 74.3% 5.8% 20.0% Other 46.3% 27.3% 26.4% All Responders 55.9% 28.8% 15.3% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 45 Figure 16—Survey Opinion: Quality of Care 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations Below Expectati ons or U nacceptable N/A Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 46 Please rate the quality of service for the following: The customer service provided by CCAS: Table 20—Survey Opinion: Customer Service Responder % Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations % Below Expectations or Unacceptable % N/A Adopter 59.8% 37.9% 2.3% Owner surrendering animal 66.6% 30.8% 2.6% Owner looking for lost pet 65.2% 31.6% 3.2% Resident utilizing field services 55.5% 38.4% 6.1% Resident calling about a shelter service 51.3% 42.6% 6.2% Employee 55.6% 33.4% 11.1% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 64.1% 31.8% 4.2% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 40.3% 54.6% 5.2% Contract City 55.5% 44.4% 0.0% Veterinary Practice 80.0% 17.1% 2.9% Other 54.5% 33.3% 12.2% All Responders 61.1% 32.6% 6.2% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 47 Figure 17—Survey Opinion: Customer Service 5.7 DEGREE OF AGREEMENT The following tables show stakeholder statements regarding agreement with the statement, with positive and negative responses grouped. The highest rating is “Strongly Agree” and the lowest rating is “Strongly Disagree.” Neutrality is shown in the last column. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Meets / Above / Far Exceeds Expectations Below Expectati ons or U nacceptable N/A Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 48 CCAS should make appropriate euthanasia decisions to alleviate suffering and ensure the health and safety of animals and community members. Table 21—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Decisions Responder % Strongly Agree or Agree % Strongly Disagree or Disagree % Neutral Adopter 63.1% 20.1% 16.8% Owner surrendering animal 87.1% 2.6% 10.3% Owner looking for lost pet 64.2% 14.7% 21.1% Resident utilizing field services 70.0% 11.1% 19.0% Resident calling about a shelter service 66.9% 19.0% 14.0% Employee 88.9% 0.0% 11.1% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 71.2% 11.4% 17.4% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 67.6% 20.8% 11.7% Contract City 55.5% 22.2% 22.2% Veterinary Practice 60.0% 17.1% 22.9% Other 59.1% 17.8% 23.1% All Responders 66.1% 14.2% 19.7% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 49 Figure 18—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Decisions The following table shows percentages related to suggestions for solutions to prevent euthanasia. If you disagree that CCAS should make appropriate euthanasia decisions, please describe possible solutions for expensive life-saving medical procedures, medically unadoptable or suffering animals, and animals that pose a significant threat to the safety of other animals or humans. (250-character limit) (451 Responses) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Strongly A gree or Agree Strongly Disagree or D isagree Neutral Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 50 Table 22—Survey Opinion: Euthanasia Alternatives Statement Percent Euthanasia should only be used as a last resort to end extreme suffering when medically necessary or no other options exist to save the animal. Many expressed that euthanasia is appropriate for terminally ill, severely injured/suffering animals with no quality of life. 18.0% Healthy, adoptable animals should never be euthanized simply due to lack of shelter space, length of stay at the shelter, or minor manageable medical issues. Respondents believe euthanizing adoptable pets due to overcrowding or space limitations is unethic al. 12.0% More partnerships, volunteers, fosters, transfers to rescues/sanctuaries, and community fundraising are desperately needed to save animals and provide alternatives to euthanasia. Respondents want to see stronger networks with rescues and more public engagement. 12.0% Euthanasia decisions should not be made unilaterally by shelter staff; vets, experienced behaviorists, rescues, long-term volunteers/fosters should be involved. Respondents feel those with medical and behavior expertise and hands-on experience with the animals can provide valuable perspectives. 7.3% CCAS is too quick to euthanize scared, stressed shelter dogs without providing adequate time, training, and enrichment to allow their true personality to emerge outside the kennel. Dogs reacting negatively due to shelter stress are often incorrectly deemed unadoptable. 6.9% More community education is needed on the true costs and responsibilities of pet ownership as well as realities of euthanasia to reduce intake and increase empathy. Respondents feel outreach can reduce irresponsible breeding/surrenders. 6.4% Many respondents expressed concerns over who specifically makes euthanasia decisions at CCAS, what criteria is used, and called for full transparency on practices. The decision-making process appears unclear to many. 6.0% Affordable spay/neuter services should be increased and penalties strengthened for irresponsible breeding in order to reduce shelter pet intake. Respondents see overpopulation from lack of spay/neuter as a key intake factor. 5.1% Special funds need to be established through fundraising and donations to provide life - saving medical care for treatable conditions in adoptable animals. This would save pets needing expensive care. 4.7% Some agree with euthanizing animals in certain appropriate circumstances per CCAS criteria, but overall do not trust CCAS judgement in making those decisions. Respondents expressed doubts about criteria application. 4.0% The following tables show community survey responses, regarding agreement with the statement, with positive and negative responses grouped. The highest rating is “Strongly Agree” and the lowest rating is “Strongly Disagree.” Neutrality is shown in the last column. CCAS should provide services to assist owners to be able to keep their animal in their home, including such services as training or behavioral modification, provision of animal food, Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 51 assistance to shelter or contain the animals such as fence repairs or dog houses, and/or other material items or counseling that allow the animal to remain with its owner. Table 23—Survey Opinion: Owner Assistance Responder % Strongly Agree or Agree % Strongly Disagree or Disagree % Neutral Adopter 64.7% 16.8% 18.6% Owner surrendering animal 56.4% 17.9% 25.6% Owner looking for lost pet 72.6% 9.5% 17.9% Resident utilizing field services 65.8% 14.4% 19.8% Resident calling about a shelter service 74.8% 9.0% 16.1% Employee 50.0% 33.4% 16.7% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 75.4% 6.6% 18.0% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 88.3% 3.9% 7.8% Contract City 77.7% 0.0% 22.2% Veterinary Practice 71.4% 8.6% 20.0% Other 67.9% 13.0% 19.0% All Responders 68.8% 12.0% 19.1% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 52 Figure 19—Survey Opinion: Owner Assistance 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Strongly A gree or Agree Strongly Disagree or D isagree Neutral Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 53 CCAS services are meeting the needs of the Contra Costa County community. Table 24—Survey Opinion: CCAS Meeting Needs Responder % Strongly Agree or Agree % Strongly Disagree or Disagree % Neutral (0) Adopter 28.4% 47.7% 23.9% Owner surrendering animal 28.2% 30.8% 41.0% Owner looking for lost pet 25.3% 42.1% 32.6% Resident utilizing field services 20.6% 49.4% 30.0% Resident calling about a shelter service 16.9% 58.3% 24.8% Employee 27.8% 50.0% 22.2% Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care provider 27.6% 42.6% 29.9% Partner – Adoption, Transfer, Collaboration, Services, Industry based 7.8% 72.8% 19.5% Contract City 22.2% 55.6% 22.2% Veterinary Practice 34.3% 25.7% 40.0% Other 21.7% 46.0% 32.3% All Responders 28.2% 41.0% 30.8% This information is represented graphically in the following image. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 5—Stakeholder Survey Results Page 54 Figure 20—Survey Opinion: CCAS Meeting Needs 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Adopter Owner surrendering animal Owner looking for lost pet Resident utilizing field services Resident calling about a shelter service Employee Volunteer in shelter and/or foster care… Partner Adoption, Transfer, Contract City Veterinary Practice Other All Responders Strongly A gree or Agree Strongly Disagree or D isagree Neutral Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 6—Focus Groups Page 55 SECTION 6—FOCUS GROUPS 6.1 PURPOSE AND USE OF FOCUS GROUPS Citygate conducted four focus group meetings consisting of volunteers, community stakeholders , and staff in October 2023. The purpose of the focus groups was to gain understanding of their visions, goals, and priorities for the Department over the next several years. The focus groups were videoconference meetings which each lasted approximately ninety minutes. There were prepared topics for each session, the format was informal, and participants were requested to treat the sessions as confidential. Fourteen or fifteen people were invited to each session and the attendance ranged from three to seven participants per focus group. 6.2 FOCUS GROUPS RESULTS The focus groups had many overlapping themes, comments, and suggestions. The diverse composition of the groups resulted in different perspectives and impressions about the Department. Emphasis on communication and finding ways to ensure that the public rec eives accurate information was consistently stated as a high priority. Some participants felt that a rebranding of CCAS would be beneficial. They also desired less reactive communication and more collaboration with the community and rescue partners. Messaging that explains the “why” for specific decisions and actions was desired. Better marketing and a more welcoming environment at the shelter were offered as possible ways to improve the customer experience and increase animal adoptions. Multiple concerns that CCAS may not have enough resources or space were expressed. There were worries that the facility was not large enough and did not have enough animal housing to meet the community’s needs. Facility maintenance and adequate equipment w ere emphasized as important. Participants raised the need for more efforts on behavior modification and provision of enrichment for the animals, expansion of play groups for dogs, and ensuring that animals were outside of their primary housing location on a regular basis. Many felt this could be accomplished with better volunteer engagement and staff collaboration. The need for more spay and neuter resources was frequently mentioned, including Trap -Neuter- Release services. It was acknowledged that there are funds available (Animal Benefit Fund), and that CCAS partners with nonprofits to provide the services. Particip ants recognized that the shortage of veterinarians and veterinary support staff adds to the challenge to increase spay and neuter services. More availability to spay/neuter inhouse (Mondays and Saturdays) would decrease the time animals are held and reduce crowding. The issue of spay/neuter was raised as a critical concern as there are long waiting times at current low -cost clinics, and participants expressed their perception that lower income communities are contributing to pet overpopulation problems. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 6—Focus Groups Page 56 Concerns were raised about staffing, especially that there were not enough personnel and that staff retention is poor. The high vacancy rate was attributed to the difficulty of the work and the perception that the pay scale is too low and does not meet industry standards. A lack of consistent training and support for both staff and volunteers was expressed, along with a need for effective intervention for compassion fatigue. Lack of teamwork and the existence of silos within the divisions of CCAS were felt to be contributing to communication challenges and deterring effectiveness. Support for and development of the volunteer program was encouraged. Finding ways to recognize and enhance the volunteer experience was desired. The addition of an Adoption Counselor position who could work with volunteers on their skills was put forward. Expanding both the foster program and volunteer duties were offered as ideas for improving the health and care of the animals. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 7—Interviews with County Leadership Page 57 SECTION 7—INTERVIEWS WITH COUNTY LEADERSHIP 7.1 COMPOSITION AND PURPOSE OF INTERVIEWS Citygate conducted individual interviews with each member of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, the Assistant County Administrator, and the Animal Services Director. The purpose of the interviews was to understand their perspectives, visions, and priorities for the Department over the next several years . The interviews were conducted by videoconference and lasted approximately one hour each. A consistent set of interview questions was used, but the format was informal and conversational. Participants were informed that all specific feedback and comments were confidential. 7.2 INTERVIEW RESULTS 7.2.1 Vision for CCAS Among the County Leadership, there were many and varied responses regarding a vision for the Department. Some saw it as a community center and gathering place for pet owners, adopters, rescuers, volunteers, and customers. Participants stressed the importan ce of CCAS to function as a resource for pet owners and to be able to accept unwanted pets, to quickly respond to dangerous dogs and threats to public safety, to be proactive and customer friendly, to be engaged in the community, and to provide education. Emphasis was placed on being a convener of services for pet owners and the community. 7.2.2 Top Priorities Over the Next Five Years Top priorities for CCAS over the next five years included ensuring public safety, expanding partnerships with rescue organizations, supporting robust volunteer engagement, and communicating clearly on policies and decisions. Access to and more availability of spay and neuter resources was a recurring theme, with the understanding that not all the services must or should be provided by the CCAS. Leveraging collaborative partnerships with providers to ensure availability of affordable spay/neuter services was recommended. The size and adequacy of the Martinez facility was of concern. Participants questioned whether the shelter has enough space and capacity, and expressed the need for more confidence that the facilities and equipment are adequate to meet the current and future needs of Contra Costa County. Most favored expansion of the current facility over an additional campus, but offsite activities were encouraged to have more visibility in the community. Common concerns included whether the current staffing level was adequate, with a clear understanding that having enough qualified staff was key to meeting the goals and objectives of the Department. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 7—Interviews with County Leadership Page 58 The need for proactive and positive community engagement was expressed as a primary concern. Developing strategies for prioritizing outreach while simultaneously managing community expectations was recommended. Transparency, accountability, and effective leadership were frequently hailed as important priorities. Proactive, timely communication and messaging about the positive work and results of CCAS work was stressed. The importance of community engagement, publ ic relations, clear communication and explanations, factual statements and information, and effective presentation skills and materials were common themes. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 8—Areas of Interest Page 59 SECTION 8—AREAS OF INTEREST 8.1 COMMON OVERLAPPING CONCERNS The community stakeholder survey, focus groups , and interviews revealed many areas of intersection. While there were different perceptions of the priority levels, Citygate found many topics overlapped and were repeated consistently. The primary themes and concerns are noted in the subsections to follow. 8.1.1 Communication A clear theme around the need for clear messaging that is proactive and positive, rather than reactive, was identified. Many comments focused on the need for consistent communication of services, successes, and results that are backed up by facts and figur es. The need for accountability and transparency was expressed, along with the need for a communication strategy that controls the message and manages community expectations. 8.1.2 Availability of Spay and Neuter Services Concerns are pervasive regarding the availability and timely scheduling of spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals, provision of low cost spay/neuter services for the public, and availability of spay/neuter for Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) and community cats. The desire to see outreach and collaboration expanded to increase spay/neuter services emerged as a clear theme. 8.1.3 Staffing Perceived both internally and externally to the Department, whether the Department has adequate staffing was a concern consistently raised, along with the need to increase staff training and improve retention as methods to help CCAS accomplish its mission. 8.1.4 Facility and Capacity for Care The question of whether the current facilities meet the needs of both the community and the animals and how CCAS can adequately provide for the needs of all the animals in its care was recurrent. 8.1.5 Optimal Utilization of Partnership Relationships Many emphasized the value and benefits of collaboration with partners for animal transfers, assistance with fostering, and increased access to spay/neuter services. Many expressed the desire to see partnerships maximized. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 8—Areas of Interest Page 60 8.1.6 Euthanasia Policy Clarification The policy and criteria for euthanasia decisions are not understood internally within the Department, nor externally in the community. The need for clarity, transparency, and more communication in this area was a consistent theme. 8.1.7 Funding The concern of whether the funding of the Department was adequate was raised by many stakeholders. Some expressed a clear belief that there was not enough funding, while others wanted more accountability regarding the use of funds. 8.1.8 Organizational Culture and Leadership The apparent culture of silos within CCAS divisions were mentioned frequently as a concern. There is a shared desire to strengthen CCAS leadership by improving communication, enhancing internal collaboration, and demonstrating staff support for increased volunteer and community engagement. 8.1.9 Wildlife Policy Many expressed an interest in re-visiting the handling of wildlife, especially where concerns for humane issues exist, such as helping injured or sick wild animals. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 9—Environmental Scan Page 61 SECTION 9—ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN 9.1 OVERVIEW In collaboration with the Strategic Planning Committee, Citygate prepared an environmental scan that identifies key internal and external factors with potential to significantly impact the Department or the services it provides over the next five years. Th ese factors are briefly described in the following subsections. 9.2 KEY INTERNAL FACTORS 9.2.1 Staffing CCAS is challenged with hiring and retention. Animal welfare organizations are commonly experiencing severe struggles with hiring recently. CCAS is no exception to this. Once staff have been hired, ongoing difficulties include appropriate training, job satisfaction, and concerns about adequate pay. As of March 2024, CCAS had seven vacancies in Administrative Services, five vacancies in Field Operations, one vacancy in Community and Media Relations, three vacancies in Shelter Medicine, and four vacancies in Animal Care Operations. This is a total of 2 0 vacancies out of a total staffing FTE count of 92 positions, which is almost a 22 percent vacancy rate. 9.2.2 Facility CCAS currently operates one facility and is often at capacity or overcrowded. Expansion of the animal housing capability and veterinary medical clinical spaces may be needed. 9.2.3 Funding The Department may not be adequately funded. Recent allocation of Measure X funding over the next three years is dedicated to spay/neuter and community outreach. Ensuring a sufficient annual budget is critical to meet CCAS’ mission. 9.2.4 Underutilization of Volunteers and Foster Program Improvements to the volunteer program, including more inclusion and expansion of duties , are current detriments. Volunteers are restricted in their responsibilities and need to be better supported. Focusing on engaging more foster caregivers will assist with ensuring best treatment for underaged, behaviorally challenged, and sick or injured animals. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 9—Environmental Scan Page 62 9.2.5 Internal Culture CCAS faces philosophical and moral variations that lower morale and employee satisfaction , which has led to an undesirable Departmental culture. 9.2.6 Communication CCAS lacks a clear communication plan and strategy to accurately and proactively deliver the agency’s messages. 9.3 KEY EXTERNAL FACTORS 9.3.1 County Processes Some County processes, such as the procedures for Human Resources or procurement policies, create delays, bottlenecks, and unnecessary barriers that inhibit the ability of CCAS to fulfill its mission. 9.3.2 Activist Challenges A small but vocal group of activists have created disruption and disseminated inaccurate information, which is misleading to the public and some County officials. The ongoing nature of the criticism and spread of misinformation contributes to low staff morale and poor retention. 9.3.3 Lack of Access to Affordable Spay/Neuter Resources There are few local agencies, organizations, and private clinics providing affordable spay/neuter services for the public. The demand for spay/neuter services far exceeds the availability and current wait times may contribute to unwanted births, overpopulation, and humane concerns. 9.3.4 COVID-19 Rebound The national trend of increased animal intakes, lower adoption numbers, and fewer available transfer opportunities is challenging shelters across the United States. 9.3.5 Veterinary Staff Shortages An acute shortage of veterinarians and technical staff, exasperated in the animal welfare industry, has led to resource challenges for these important and necessary skills and personnel. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 10—Strategic Plan Development Page 63 SECTION 10—STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT 10.1 STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS On February 27, 2024, Citygate facilitated a full-day strategic planning workshop attended by the Strategic Planning Committee consisting of the Interim Director, the Administrative Services Officer, the Chief of Shelter Medicine, and the Community and Med ia Relations Manager. At the workshop, the Citygate team provided information on the results of its work to gather broad community stakeholder input, as well as generalizations from the interviews with County leadership, and the focus groups. Using that information, Citygate facilitated review and discussion among members of the Strategic Plan Committee to refine the elements of the plan , including the Crisis Critical items and the Core Themes, and the spreadsheet outlining the actions under each category. At a subsequent meeting with the Strategic Planning Committee, participants considered draft Core Values and Mission Statements that were the results of the stakeholder interviews and surveys and updating the original statements from the 2018 Strategic Plan document. Each statement was carefully reviewed to create clear, concise statements that represent the CCAS of today. 10.1.1 Core Values Values are individual basic, fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate people to act or behave in a particular way. They are the things that individuals believe are important in the way they live and work. Values can represent one’s moral ideals. The organization’s values are the words or qualities that describe the type of life desired or that help guide an organization. Values are the standards or ideals by which we evaluate actions, people, things, or situations. Contra Costa Animal Services Core Values Transparency – Compassion – Accountability – Professionalism – Humane – Public Safety 10.1.2 Mission Statement A mission statement is what drives the organization. It is what the organization does. The organization’s mission statement shapes its culture. It can motivate employees and it provides clarity. From this, an organization’s objectives are created. A missio n statement focuses on today and what the organization does to achieve it. CCAS updated and simplified its mission statement. Contra Costa Animal Services Mission Statement Our mission is to protect the health, safety and well-being of all people and animals in our community with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 10—Strategic Plan Development Page 64 10.1.3 Strategic Plan Worksheet During the strategic planning process , the Strategic Planning Committee began work to select, categorize, and prioritize all the significant items that were gleaned from both community and employee surveys, stakeholder interviews, historical data, the previous Strategic Plan, and point- in-time items. This information generated a comprehensive list of action items to be evaluated and organized into a concise statement of CCAS’ current priorities. The plan was organized into two Crisis Critical topics (Capacity for Care and Euthanasia Policy and Clarity) and five Themes (Communication, Resources, Leadership Culture, Scope of Services, and Services). A worksheet containing all of the priority items was categorized by section and color -coded for prioritization. This worksheet has been provided as Appendix A—5-Year Strategic Plan Priorities Worksheet. The worksheet contains columns for each action item in the Strategic Plan , including:  Performance Metrics  Cost (Y/N)  Year and Tier  Completion Date  Grant Opportunity  Lead  Co-Lead  Partners  Time Allocation  Fiscal Impact  Notes This worksheet was later modified and refined through multiple levels of review, including incorporating input from the new CCAS Director. 10.2 IMPLEMENTATION FAIL FACTS AND STRATEGIES The strategic planning process is an important tool for the Department to identify its vision for the future and the resulting Strategic Plan provides a road map to that desired future. Once created, however, the plan must be implemented in a clear and thoughtful manner if the strategic planning Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 10—Strategic Plan Development Page 65 process is to be fully successful. Unfortunately, it is too often the case that an organization will invest the time and other resources necessary to create a Strategic Plan, but it will fail to adequately recognize the importance of developing a thoughtfu l implementation plan and then use that plan to guide future actions and decisions to assure that the Strategic Plan is implemented. 10.2.1 Fail Facts What causes plans not to work out the way we envision them? Often , once a plan has been carefully developed things can and do go awry. Ongoing daily attention and care must be taken throughout the implementation process to achieve optimal results. Where applicable, monitoring performance metrics regularly as a tool to evaluate success is very helpful. It is important to recognize that even with the best of intentions, efficient efforts, and resource alignment, the end results may differ from the original vision. A plan’s implementation could fail if there is...  minimal investment/buy-in to alignment with the plan  no clear, consistent communication from leadership  added work assigned to staff without any work taken away  a lack of accountability  a shortage of patience  a lack of clarity among staff regarding the strategy  “everything is a priority” syndrome  no true allocation of resources  a lack of perceived fairness, recognition, rewards, etc.  an absence of innovation fostered by leadership  neglect to utilize the right approach in execution  no recognition that some failures are successes  limited understanding of the real problem; distraction with other concerns  an inaccurate perception of actual organizational capabilities  no awareness of the cultural landscape Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 10—Strategic Plan Development Page 66  no understanding of who is in charge. While there are various tools and styles for implementation of the Departmental vision as outlined in the Strategic Plan, Citygate recommends that taking a human-centered approach has been found to be the most successful. This type of approach emphasizes collaboration and a long -term planning horizon. Among the implementation strategies that can be employed to ensure accountability and productive implementation of the plan are the preparation of annual reports to the Board of Supervisors to be delivered prior to the annual budget sessions, the use of technology to track progress, on-going communication, support and training for staff, and regular progress work sessions. 10.3 IMPLEMENTATION BEST PRACTICES While there are many standards and best approaches to implementation, there are some fundamentals and key factors that support successful execution of any well -laid plan. There are six core components needed to support implementation: people, resources, structure, systems, culture, and vision. CCAS has done tremendous work in setting its vision, strategically determining what additional resources and people are needed, and ultimately developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan. As implementation begins, the most important factor will be the clear, consistent, thoughtful, timely communication of the plan to CCAS staff, County leadership, volunteers, partners, stakeholders, and the community. This communication will set the tone as the plan unfolds . As the roles are determined, workload gets assigned and the execution and experimentation begin, there will be a need for ongoing accountability and monitoring, adjustments and pivots, and continuous review and reflection of what did or did not work well. The following are some helpful tips and steps for the journey towards completing the desired objectives. 10.3.1 Determine a Lead and/or Co-leads for Implementing the Strategic Plan Leads have been identified in the worksheet, but it may make sense to involve additional staff, volunteers, or contractors in some of the lead or co -lead roles. Creation of staff and volunteer committees specific to certain projects will also support success. 10.3.2 Have a Communication Plan Quarterly executive one-page briefs for the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors , and community are advisable. This information should be a combination of postings that are easy to find and clearly located on the website, within the shelter, and on social media. A more detailed report should occur annually. Internal communication from the lead/co-leads and assigned staff should be included in monthly reports to the appropriate division/department manager. This should Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 10—Strategic Plan Development Page 67 also be a factor in their performance evaluations as appropriate. Other communication factors include adopting an “embrace mistakes” mantra, reward and celebrate the wins, and setting realistic expectations. 10.3.3 Have a Clear Accountability Approach Clear accountability is both beneficial for the individual and the organization. Some of the key factors include seeking and giving feedback (360 feedback, self-evaluations), and consider using an accountability app for the team, like Time Doctor, Toggle track, Clockify, Desktime, or others. Thoughtful feedback questions could include:  What did I learn and what can I do differently next time?  How did my actions or the results affect the team, department, organization, and community?  Was that my best? 10.3.4 Performance Monitoring After goal setting is accomplished, it is important to factor in effort , not just outcomes, to be empathetic and patient, to create improvement goals, to encourage often, to coach and mentor, to create opportunities for feedback, to make time for reflection, to help staff and other parties to stretch and grow, to seek potential, to recognize the good, and to use Smartsheets or some similar record keeping scorecard type tool. Some of the top performance indicators used include: quality of work, velocity of work, engagement (with community and staff), timeliness / keeping to schedule, efficiency, empowerment (courage, bravery, stepping out of one’s comfort-zone, experimentation and appropriate risk, asking challenging questions, increased participation), friendliness, and innovation. It is important to remember that everyone grows and learns in different ways and at different paces. Some learn by doing (tasks, projects, experimenting), some learn more by training (courses and seminars), and some learn better with others (coaches and mentors). Often, a mixed approach is appropriate. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 68 SECTION 11—2024 STRATEGIC PLAN This section presents the finalized action items that correspond to each of the objectives developed by the Strategic Planning Committee. The year representations correspond to fiscal years as follows:  Year 1 – FY 2024-25  Year 2 – FY 2025-26  Year 3 – FY 2026-27  Year 1 – FY 2027-28  Year 1 – FY 2028-29 These designations are meant as guidelines and remain flexible based on CCAS’ ability to achieve the objectives and actions, timing and modifications necessitated by current conditions, or other factors affecting accomplishment of each objective. 11.1 CRISIS CRITICAL 1: CAPACITY FOR CARE 11.1.1 Objective 1: Operate within capacity for care. Year 1  Ensure that vacant positions are filled quickly to ensure that the Department is functioning at the highest capacity. Any policy, process, or recruitment roadblocks will be identified and addressed, and incentives and efficiencies to fill position will be identified. Performance measures and accountability will be establis hed for staff and/or departments assigned to responsibilities.  Utilize the Checklist for the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters and other resources to implement industry best practices for managed intake, animal flow management, and pathway planning upon intake. The Checklist will be used to evaluate progress, establish objectives, and identify barriers. Year 1 and Year 2  Expand partnerships for animal transfers and transports. Develop criteria for partners, and build and explore new relationships where appropriate. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 69  Assess current use of volunteers and enhance and expand (as appropriate) volunteer opportunities to support animal care and core tasks. ➢ Address the cultural barriers and attitudes with the Department and engage staff in identifying tasks and opportunities for volunteers. ➢ Initiate discussions regarding additional roles for volunteers and share examples from other municipalities that effectively utilize volunteers. Year 3  Prioritize the intake of animals based on mandated responsibilities and establish criteria for managed intake. Track intakes that meet established criteria and intake exceptions. Include tracking of owner surrender requests, Return to Owner (RTO) in the field, and TNR/SNR. 11.1.2 Objective 2: Reduce the intake of owned animals. Year 1 and Year 2  Increase intake diversion efforts including owner surrender diversion, owner self - rehoming resources, safety net resources, and support for pet retention. ➢ Develop resources, expand support network, and track owner diversion outcomes and statistics. ➢ Utilize follow-up at one-month and three-months surveys sent to owners receiving surrender counseling, resources, and support to confirm outcomes and track intake diversion.  Implement customer service methodology for directing owner surrender inquiries to diversion staff. ➢ Create scripts to model conversations and counseling with owners wanting to surrender animals. ➢ Develop algorithm/decision tree for various owner surrender scenarios.  Expand Return to Owner (RTO) efforts in the field and track RTO attempts and outcomes in the field. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 70 11.1.3 Objective 3: Decrease Length of Stay (LOS). Year 1  Update the policy for priority ranking categories for spay and neuter surgery scheduling (pregnant animals, feral cats, adopted animals, animals available for adoption, shelter animals, TNR, public services, etc.) to reflect industry best practices, reduce LOS, and support animal flow management and capacity for care limits. Staff will be trained and continuously coached to develop the surgery schedule in alignment with the priority ranking categories.  Reduce spay/neuter surgery delays and wait time for shelter animals. ➢ Implement creative ideas to expand staffing support by teaming veterinarians to cover shortages in Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant positions. ➢ Schedule spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals with nonprofit partners. ➢ Utilize pathway planning to ensure timely spay/neuter surgery for adopted animals and to fast-tract highly adoptable animals.  Expand Foster Program. ➢ Track the LOS for animals released to Contra Costa Humane and other foster partners prior to transfer.  Evaluate the factors impacting LOS for animals RTO (including spay/neuter surgery scheduling, vaccinations, microchipping, etc.) to identify process/schedule barriers and opportunities to expedite services and RTO. Year 1 and Year 2  Streamline adoption process and identify areas to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of effort and transfer of duties between staff. ➢ Develop adoption process flowchart. ➢ Utilize follow-up survey for adopters and periodic survey of kennel and front-desk staff to ensure new processes are effective. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 71 11.1.4 Objective 4: Expand affordable spay/neuter. Year 1, Year2, and Year 3  Expand affordable spay/neuter where possible with available resources. ➢ Identify and address internal challenges and barriers to providing in -house public spay/neuter services. Expand in-house public spay/neuter services where resources allow. ➢ Track in-house and partner spay/neuter statistics and include totals in all reporting. ➢ Establish Measure X funding recipients and require monthly progress reports. 11.2 CRISIS CRITICAL 2: EUTHANASIA POLICY AND CLARITY 11.2.1 Objective 5: Develop clarity and consistency with euthanasia policies decision-making and increase transparency. Year 1  Adopt The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement’s PACT (People and Animals in Community Together) philosophy (or similar) to allow for flexibility over time and resources available while remaining committed to continuous improvement. ➢ Develop new SOPs to align philosophy, policy, decision-making process, and tools with ordinances (public safety) and industry best practices and provide flexibility depending on available resources.  Develop and implement process improvement for euthanasia decision making to reduce LOS and stress/compassion fatigue for staff. ➢ Expand decision making matrices to include LOS and objective evaluation criteria for behavior and medical conditions.  Update euthanasia policies to include: 1) objective decision -making matrices for behavior and medical conditions and 2) clarity regarding considerations of LOS and capacity for care. (Note: The current policy that combines transfer and euthanasia will be updated to create separate policies for animal transfer and euthanasia.) Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 72 Year 2  Increase transparency and expand understanding of euthanasia decision -making policies and best practices, and request support and consistent messaging within the Department, broader County departments, Board of Supervisors, and municipal partners. ➢ Conduct educational training for staff and volunteers on new euthanasia policies and decision-making. ➢ Implement outreach across County departments, Board of Supervisors, and municipal partners to increase transparency and understanding euthanasia decision-making policies and best practices, and request support and consistent messaging when responding to community questions and concerns. Year 2 and Year 3  Develop communication strategy and plan to increase transparency and expand understanding of Departmental philosophy, policies, ordinance requirements (public safety mandates), available resources and funding, capacity for care, and industry best practices. The importance of humane care and the Five Freedoms and Five Domains of Animal Welfare will be included to broaden community understanding of herd management and the humane cost of extended LOS.  Expand partnerships with community organizations and individuals with a shared understanding of best practices and operational philosophy. ➢ Model PACT (or similar philosophy) and encourage wider endorsement throughout CCAS partners, especially with volunteers and municipal partners. 11.3 THEME 1: COMMUNICATION 11.3.1 Objective 6: Improve employee well-being and promote teamwork and collaboration. Year 1 and Year 2  Develop Staff Well-Being Program that includes The 2022 Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being and identifies key elements specific to CCAS culture to promote employee well -being and provide Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 73 better support to all staff, augmenting existing programs such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ➢ Include the program framework in new employee onboarding and ongoing engagement with existing staff.  Clarify staff roles and responsibilities and promote internal collaboration to maximize teamwork and eliminate silos. ➢ Ensure written position descriptions clearly delineate roles and responsibilities. ➢ Create a chart of routine tasks and responsibilities across all operational areas and identify areas requiring teamwork and collaboration. ➢ Actively engage staff in developing opportunities to improve communication, processes, and teamwork. 11.3.2 Objective 7: Increase volunteer engagement and connection with CCAS. Year 1  Develop and implement a structured volunteer appreciation program. ➢ Evaluate existing volunteer appreciation efforts and expand and/or create where appropriate. ➢ Track volunteer metrics, including volunteer retention (including onboarding and retention from initial engagement [orientation]), events and methodologies for volunteer appreciation and engagement, volunteer participation, and volunteer hours. 11.3.3 Objective 8: Improve customer service throughout all Departmental service areas. Year 2  Develop and adopt new Customer Service Philosophy, including core values, performance metrics, accountability, and transparency. ➢ Provide and track enhanced customer service training to all staff. ➢ Solicit ongoing feedback from clients utilizing customer service surveys. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 74 11.3.4 Objective 9: Promote clear, proactive, consistent, transparent, positive, and unified messaging, both within the Department and externally that aligns with Theme 3 objectives (workplace culture, values, and leadership philosophy). Year 1 and Year 2  Update existing external communication plan and policies (including best practices for online/social media presence) to promote (and model) clear, proactive, consistent, transparent, positive, and unified messaging that aligns with Theme 3 objectives (workplace culture, values, and leadership philosophy). ➢ Track social media communication to ensure compliance with plan  Develop and implement a clear social media strategy that includes controlling the narrative and responding to comments. ➢ Hire professional contractor to conduct an objective review/assessment of existing social media presence and make recommendations. ➢ Evaluate results of professional contractor recommendations and implement as appropriate (i.e., expand social media presence, adjust tone, etc.). Year 2  Develop and implement a two-year communication plan that includes internal and external communication policies, strategies, and pathways (staff, volunteers, partners, cross-departmental, Board of Supervisors, and municipal partners). ➢ Track messaging communications and impact on alignment with philosophy and expectations. Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4  Conduct ongoing communication training for staff to expand skills in presentations, report writing, use of data, marketing, and effective communication. Training will be in alignment with organizational philosophy and internal/external communication plans. ➢ Track staff training and develop performance measures to assess skill enhancement. ➢ Track number of presentations given to audiences, nature of audience, topic, and estimated number of individuals or households impacted. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 75 11.3.5 Objective 10: Improve the image and standing of the Department within the community through active marketing and outreach. Year 2 and Year 3  Hire a professional contractor to develop and conduct a two-year Public Image Campaign for CCAS that includes progress metrics. 11.4 THEME 2: RESOURCES STAFFING 11.4.1 Objective 12: Improve employee retention, satisfaction, and professional development. Year 1 and Year 2  Identify and promote effective wellness practices to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and the negative impact of advocacy groups on morale. ➢ Utilize survey tools to identify burnout and/or compassion fatigue and provide appropriate support for each condition based on staff input. Track staff improvement over time (1-month, 3-month, 6-month surveys). ➢ Track employee callouts, leave, absenteeism, and retention/turnover.  Collaborate with the County Administrator’s Office and Human Resources Department to identify process improvements in recruiting and hiring. ➢ Overlap with Line 11 from worksheet. ➢ Identify roadblocks and/or potential incentives and efficiencies to fill positions. ➢ Ensure accountability with staff and/or department assigned to responsibilities. Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3  Review and update the staffing structure for CCAS (including the need for new positions), duties, pay scales, and scope of individual position responsibilities. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 76 ➢ Evaluate the technical expertise needed for each position (current, new, partners) and whether any technical or key positions are missing (e.g., behaviorist, veterinary staff, adoptions). ➢ Offer competitive pay scales for all positions and incentives to attract experienced candidates for critical positions, special assignments, and bilingual employees. ➢ Develop a staffing structure review process, establish an annual or biannual review schedule, and incorporate industry trends and innovations. Track industry changes in positions, pay scale, and incentives. Year 2  Expand training and address skill gaps in core competencies including animal behavior, report writing and presentation development, leadership, mentorship, accountability, technology, and effective communication. ➢ Utilize annual review process to identify skill gaps, create opportunities for training to enhance core competencies, and establish performance metrics and future objectives. Year 3  Re-evaluate structured onboarding and training process for new hires to enhance Departmental integration, employee satisfaction, embeddedness, and retention. ➢ Track employee retention/turnover. ➢ Utilize employee satisfaction surveys and stay interviews routinely to identify and address issues before they result in the loss of staff. VOLUNTEERS 11.4.2 Objective 13: Expand Volunteer Program and improve volunteer retention and satisfaction. Year 2  Ensure volunteer access to staff assigned to volunteer coordination to support good communication, training, and integration with operations. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 77 ➢ Establish clear communication guidelines for volunteers including primary staff contact(s) and chain of command. ➢ Conduct periodic volunteer surveys to solicit feedback. Year 2 and Year 3  Evaluate and expand the Volunteer Program to support Departmental needs, complement staff roles, and provide enhanced animal care and service to the public. ➢ Initiate discussions regarding additional roles for volunteers; share examples from other municipalities on effective use of volunteers. Share Departmental needs and objectives and seek input and support from the unions. Overlap with Line 12 from worksheet. ➢ Address cultural attitude and/or barriers within department and engage staff in identifying tasks and opportunities for volunteers. FACILITIES 11.4.3 Objective 14: Align facilities with current and future Departmental needs and services. Year 2 and Year 3  Assess and address current facility improvements needed. ➢ Track facility improvements and projects. Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4  Hire a professional consultant to conduct a current and future facilities assessment including Departmental services, space, best practices, efficiency, maintenance, and future growth projections. ➢ Create a list of all areas of deficiency within the facilities and ensure they are addressed in future planning and facility improvements. ➢ Evaluate and consider additional facility needs including expanded shelter, satellite, storefront, or mobile options. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 78 PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS 11.4.4 Objective 15: Develop policies and procedures that support a Departmental culture of continuous process improvement. Year 1  Collaborate with fiscal and contract departments to address barriers and implement process improvements to expedite payments to private veterinary and emergency clinics and other contractors. ➢ Review any current policies around timelines for payment and update as needed. ➢ Utilize the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Best Practices. ➢ Conduct regular meetings with the fiscal and contract departments to discuss specific goals, challenges, and ideas. ➢ Develop a policy and timeline for payment options and demonstrate accountability. ➢ Develop a contingency plan for emergency payments and expedited options for payment. Year 1 and Year 2  Evaluate and acquire current equipment, tools, and supplies needed to support optimal and efficient Departmental performance and services. ➢ Develop simple survey tool to determine specific tools, equipment and supplies needed, including prioritization. ➢ Determine costs for each need, appropriateness of the request, and respond back (within 30 days of survey) to staff/volunteers/partners about the purchase plan and timing. ➢ Adopt the MoSCoW (must have, should have, could have, will not have) methodology (or other method) for determining approval and prioritizing the items, including budget considerations and balancing supplies for each work unit. ➢ Utilize a transparent approach internally and a checklist for accountability. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 79 Year 2  Explore opportunities and creative ways to expand and enhance current and new partnerships. ➢ Develop criteria for partners, review potential partners against the criteria, and build/explore new relationships where appropriate and needed. Year 2 and Year 3  Expand staff (and volunteer) training and competency with current technologies through ongoing training. Year 3 and Year 4  Create a Continuous Process Improvements (CPI) policy and program.  Conduct a full assessment for CCAS to determine if enhanced use of current technologies, or if new technology(s), would increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and enhance customer experience. ➢ Collaborate with the County IT department (or hire a professional contractor) to conduct a full technology assessment for CCAS. ➢ Review current technology-related contract(s) to determine if training is included and, if so, maximize utilization of training options and services. ➢ Determine if the contract software system support team(s) can provide training (even if training is not provided within the contract). ➢ Acquire and utilize new technology(s) as appropriate. FISCAL BEST PRACTICES 11.4.5 Objective 16: Ensure fiscal excellence and long-term sustainability for the Department. Year 1 and Year 2  Conduct a Biannual Fee Study in alignment with Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) recommendations. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 80 ➢ The fee study should be reviewed and adopted biannually, including an escalator clause that covers costs including the cost for future studies and updates. ➢ The fee study should include various members of the CCAS team. ➢ Develop a communication strategy around any increases or reductions for the public updates. Year 2  Review and adopt a minimum of three to five of the best practices recommended by the Government Finance Officer Association and collaborate with the County Budget Office to align with core fiscal goals. Year 2 and Year 3  Explore revenue opportunities and projections (ongoing). ➢ Explore and attempt to develop a minimum of three new revenue opportunities by utilizing GFOA recommendations and best practice s utilized by agencies similar to CCAS. ➢ Identify and develop a minimum of three new Departmental fiscal efficiencies that lower expenditures or reduce time allocations by an established percentage. ➢ Examine current customers and potential new customers for various cost savings and potential revenue streams, including but not limited to fees, penalties, awards programs, sponsorships, adopt-a-spot, private investor partnerships, and customer lifetime va lues. ➢ Developing a fiscal performance index based on values, goals, and GFOA recommendations.  Provide training and tools to develop internal CCAS expertise in budget forecasting and maintaining fiscal stability. ➢ Review and adopt best practices in GFOA Financial Leadership, Budgeting, Debt Management. and Capital Planning. Any best practices adopted should align with Department and County goals and projected growth. ➢ As needed, hire a professional contractor to provide fiscal consulting and training for all CCAS staff participating in the budget process. The timing Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 81 of the training should be in advance of the next budget cycle to ensure any deficits in knowledge are addressed. Year 3  Formalize the development of performance measures as recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). ➢ Review GFOA performance measures and develop and adopt measures that align with Departmental values, mission, vision, budget, and fiscal goals. Collaborate with County budget office and agree on appropriate measures and adjust annually as necessary. Year 3 and Year 4  Develop a Succession Plan for key CCAS roles. ➢ Identify key roles requiring succession planning and determine if there are any components of a succession plan in place. ➢ Determine if there is adequate and/or potential diversity within the Department that can be utilized in succession planning. ➢ Utilize an online performance metrics tool specific to succession planning as a team collaboration option. ➢ Create a timeline for succession planning stages in 90 -day increments, including the consideration of contracting with outside recruitment agencies.  Update, review, or develop (as needed) the emergency fiscal plan for CCAS , including long-term fiscal stability based on projected occupancy growth rates for the 2024 Contra Costa Adopted Housing Element and conservative animal growth rate. ➢ Obtain and review a minimum of two emergency plans from similar agencies. ➢ Adopt a minimum of two new practices, fiscal enhancements, or efficiency elements. ➢ Develop long-term fiscal stability and support for the emergency plan through outreach and communication with the community and County officials. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 82 11.5 THEME 3: LEADERSHIP CULTURE 11.5.1 Objective 17: Create alignment of philosophy, culture, and values across all operations and services. Year 1 and Year 2  Utilize a collaborative process with staff to create a Workplace Culture Agreement (communication, teamwork, transparency, accountability). ➢ Develop and utilize organizational culture benchmark survey tool. Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5  Provide additional employee events and opportunities to increase connection and embeddedness with the Department. ➢ Track events, engagement opportunities, and employee retention. ➢ Utilize ongoing stay interviews and employee satisfaction surveys. Year 2  Utilize a collaborative process with staff to create a Statement of Values. ➢ Incorporate the Statement of Values into all internal and external Departmental messaging and various survey tools.  Create a core leadership philosophy (shared/individual). ➢ Share core leadership philosophy with staff and solicit ongoing feedback on the alignment of leadership staff with philosophy; implement adjustments as necessary to increase effectiveness. Year 2 and Year 3  Conduct monthly or bi-monthly leadership, teambuilding, and culture training and develop opportunities to provide positive reinforcement of workplace culture, values, and leadership philosophy. ➢ Track events, exercises, training, and meetings.  Develop an internal communication plan that aligns with Workplace Culture Agreement, Statement of Values, leadership philosophy, and Theme 1 : Communication. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 83 ➢ Overlap with Line 29 from worksheet. ➢ Periodically review internal messaging and communications and solicit feedback from staff to ensure ongoing alignment with Workplace Culture Agreement, Statement of Values, and leadership philosophy.  Develop a policy and algorithm/flowchart to provide clarity on chain of command for communication, appropriate communication channels, and reporting structure. Year 3 and Year 4  Create performance measures that align with the Customer Service Philosophy, Workplace Culture Agreement, Statement of Values, and Departmental mission. ➢ Solicit bi-annual feedback from staff and volunteers on Departmental alignment with Customer Service Philosophy, Workplace Culture Agreement, Statement of Values, and Departmental mission. 11.6 THEME 4: SCOPE OF SERVICES 11.6.1 Objective 18: Align CCAS scope of services with mandated responsibilities, community and municipal partner expectations, allocated funding and resources, and community needs. Year 1 and Year 2  Update and enhance the materials and presentation for Board of Supervisors and municipal partners on current trends, data, and best practices regarding the industry shift towards prevention services designed to reduce the intake of animals into the shelter and away from the gathering and warehousing animals in shelters. The materials and presentation should include information on Contra Costa community expectations and desire for more low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary care and support for owners to retain animals in the home by providing safety net services, such as pet food and supplies, behavior training, and fence repair. ➢ Track presentations, meetings, and engagement with the Board of Supervisors and municipal partners specific to this topic. Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3  For the allocated Measure X Funding ($750K over three years), determine specific services and programs for low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips that Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 84 leverage current partnerships and opportunities, are achievable and measurable, and maximize impact. ➢ Track public spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips provided directly by CCAS and provided by grant recipients. ➢ Present annual reports including performance metrics. Year 2 and Year 3  Engage with County leadership and municipal partners through a series of scheduled meetings and presentations to determine the appropriate and achievable scope of services for CCAS based on current and projected funding and resources, mandates, and community expectations. ➢ Develop and execute updated service agreements with clear expectations and alignment of services.  Engage with County leadership, municipal partners, nonprofit organizations, and private veterinary clinics to develop a community-wide, multi-year plan (in alignment with Measure X funding) to increase access to low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary care, including funding and resource needs, leveraging partnerships, performance measures, tracking, and accountability. ➢ Estimate the projected community need for low-cost spay/neuter and establish progressive targets over three years. ➢ Provide quarterly reports on progress and metrics. Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4  Update, enhance, and conduct an ongoing outreach campaign to align community expectations with the CCAS scope of services and ensure consistent and clear messaging. Outreach materials should include FAQs and talking points for County and City leadership, elected officials, and Department staff. ➢ Track estimated number of community members reached and conduct follow-up surveys to assess community understanding of service agreements, scope of services, funding and resources limitations, etc. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 85 11.7 THEME 5: SERVICES ALL OPERATIONS 11.7.1 Objective 19: Strive for highest service delivery for mandated responsibilities and expand or enhance services where possible to address community and municipal partner expectations, and community needs. Year 1 and Year 2  Evaluate and enhance core (mandated) services as appropriate for staffing and resources. (Align with Crisis Critical 1: Capacity for Care). ➢ Develop a list of areas where mandated services can be expanded and/or enhanced (for example, the spay/neuter of adopted animals), determine feasibility based on existing staff and resources, and implement where possible. ➢ Track reduction in LOS, performance of mandated services, and days operating within capacity for care. Year 2  Evaluate additional (non-mandated) critical service area needs and opportunities and enhance where it is realistic and achievable. (Note that this is a short -term objective that will be aligned with Theme 4: Scope of Services in the future.) ➢ Develop a list of areas where non-mandated services can be expanded and/or enhanced, determine the feasibility based on existing staff and resources, and implement where possible (for example, public spay/neuter, TNR/SNR, public vaccinations and microchips, wildlife interventions, and safety net resources such as food, temporary shelter, behavior training, and medical support). ➢ Track metrics in specific areas. Year 2 and Year 3  Expand CCAS service areas into prevention, reflecting industry trends and best practices, to address the current and future needs of Contra Costa County. The extent of expanded services will be determined by County leadership and municipal Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 86 partner approval and the allocation of additional funding and resources. (This will be in alignment with Theme 4 : Scope of Services in the future.) ➢ Based on the outcome of actions under Theme 4 : Scope of Services and adoption of the PACT or similar framework, metrics will be tracked for areas focused on prevention, intake diversion, foster/transfer expansion, safety net support, etc.  Update and enhance reports to the Board of Supervisors and municipal partners and consider timely or quarterly reports, in addition to regular annual reports. ➢ Ensure the report content is current, appropriate, and accountable to the resources allocated. ➢ Ensure the reports contain consistent messaging reflecting the CCAS philosophical framework, industry trends, and continued education on capacity for care and humane care. SHELTER 11.7.2 Objective 20: Ensure that the quality of care provided to animals at CCAS consistently meets or exceeds the industry best practice minimum standards of care. Year 1  Evaluate and expand the Foster Program (for kittens and adult animals as needed) and partnership with Contra Costa Humane, including enhanced foster support (24 - hour hotline) and allocation of resources. ➢ Track the statistics on LOS and live outcomes for cats and kittens to document success of enhanced efforts and the new partnership with Contra Costa Humane. Year 1 and Year 2  Evaluate and update the current Community Cat and TNR policy and program to align with industry best practices. ➢ Create and apply new updated policies and procedures. ➢ Conduct ongoing reviews of individual scenarios and cases with staff for continued learning and accountability to policies. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 87  Review the adoption process and identify areas for increased efficiency and improved customer experience, including the assignment of responsibilities to appropriate staff and adoption counseling on the behavioral and medical assessment and needs for specific animals. ➢ Overlap with Line 13 from worksheet ➢ Develop a flowchart for the adoption process and identify areas to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of effort and the transfer of duties between staff. ➢ Identify and assign specific staff (or volunteers) to provide education and information to the adopter on the specific medical and behavior needs of the animal. ➢ Utilize a follow-up survey for adopters, as well as periodic surveys of kennel and front-desk staff, to ensure the new processes are effective. Year 2 and Year 3  Provide ongoing education to staff (and volunteers) on how to recognize the signs of fear, anxiety, and stress in shelter animals, and provide enrichment and support to mitigate or prevent fear, kennel stress, aggression, and the under-socialization of dogs and cats in the shelter. ➢ Identify and apply enrichment practices that can be incorporated into daily routines and kennel cleaning. ➢ Track staff and volunteer training on recognizing the signs of fear, kennel stress, aggression, and under-socialization. ➢ Track support/outcomes for animals identified behavior challenges. ➢ Require a minimum of eight two-hour trainings for staff (and volunteers working directly with animals). Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 88 FIELD SERVICES 11.7.3 Objective 21: Optimize Field Services to meet the public safety and humane animal needs of the community. Year 1  Increase collaboration between Field Services and Shelter Operations to identify areas for improvement, such as prioritizing kennel space for intakes from the field, intake exams and vaccinations, and creating and updating animal records. ➢ Create a list of areas where Shelter Operations and Field Services overlap and identify challenges and areas in need of additional collaboration. ➢ Implement process and communication improvements to address key areas, including the assignment of specific responsibilities to staff. Year 1 and Year 2  Conduct a review/assessment of Field Services including the service provision hours, response times, staffing levels, and enforcement of violations to identify areas in need of improvement and enhanced customer experience. ➢ Assess the call triage and prioritization process, review response times for priority calls, and review the time it takes to complete and clear the different categories of field activities. ➢ Track metrics on the enforcement of violations and identify opportunities to improve or enhance compliance and services. ➢ Conduct random monthly phone surveys of clients served in the field to collect feedback on field services. Year 2  Consider and evaluate improvements and/or expansion of the Wildlife Services Program (specific to humane concerns regarding injured wildlife in the field). ➢ Develop an algorithm/decision-tree for how Field Services should response to priority wildlife calls. ➢ Design and implement a pilot project to respond to critical humane field calls. Track results of the pilot project and assess the viability for long term implementation. Contra Costa County Animal Services Strategic Plan for Animal Services Section 11—2024 Strategic Plan Page 89 11.8 ADDITIONAL ACTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION Year 2 and Year 3  Arrange tours of other similar facilities for staff and volunteers to observe operational industry best practices and innovation and generate new ideas and opportunities for CCAS.  Leverage other funding sources (such as funding programs for homelessness) to support areas that overlap with CCAS programs.  Provide iPads (or other mobile tablet device) at kiosks for customer/client check-in and digital services. Year 3 and Year 4  Review and consider alternative models and options for the provision of CCAS services through contracts with nonprofit organizations or municipal agencies.  Develop a plan to expand capacity and provide CCAS services to meet the needs of the projected occupancy growth rates for the 2024 Contra Costa Adopted Housing Element and conservative animal growth rate. Year 4 and Year 5  Conduct outreach to community colleges, University of California at Davis, and local high schools for career planning and internships at CCAS and the animal welfare sector. APPENDIX A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES WORKSHEET (PROVIDED DIGITALLY) APPENDIX B CCAS 2018 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES LONG RANGE PLANS RESULTS Strategic Priorities, Long Range Plans and detailed Activities for November 2018- November 2019 Focus A – Take action (Act) to help residents and improve and manage the lives of animals in Contra Costa County. 1 – ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENFORCE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS WHILE EDUCATING OWNERS TO BEST PRACTICES One unique difference between CCAS and other animal welfare agencies in Contra Costa County is the legal authority and responsibility that requires CCAS Field Services to address animal issues in the 18 cities we serve and the unincorporated sections of the county Field Service Officers have a broad mandate - and a very complex job - in ensuring public safety with regards to animal issues in a county that spans 804 square miles and a population of 1.1` million people. CCAS Officers touch the public in many ways when they impound strays, sick or injured animals, and investigate animal related crimes and other issues. This position also affords officers a key role in providing direct humane educ ation to the parts of the public they touch. Long Term Goal 1A - For Public Safety and Field Services, review current policies and results, identify best areas for improvement and begin making changes . • Improve ability to see where officers are located in real time using a Geographic Information System (GIS) and use that information to improve dispatching officers e fficiently with GPS coordinates – which should also reveal root cause issues. Project was delayed due to conflicting priorities in DoIT. Demo of product was provided to staff in January 2019. Roll out to public placed in hold until internal project completed . DoIT has expanded the project to include Capacity Mapping and dashboard for shelter operations team. Work has been slowed because we have been working with Chameleon to automatically upload data into the GIS system. Target for completion of internal project moved to June 30, 2020. • Review public safety related metrics to understand if there are any unacceptable safety or response time issues or any currently unknown risks. Developed priority call plan. Implemented in April 2018. Communicated out to all cities and have added a quarterly report of response times compared to goal for all cities. Plan to review in January 2019. Completed. • Use the above “performance metrics” to assess whether additional resources are needed and can be justified in addition to already authorized positions. Find ways to fill current open positions while tracking and seeking to reduce turnover. Review planned for January 201 9. Reviewed current response times across County and have identified gaps in service, especially for Level One and Level Two Priority calls. Need to increase staffing to properly provide service to our cities. Project in process to review City Fees and possible increases. Target for completion March 2020. • Analyze the impact of current enforcement policies to consider costs and opportunities if changed. Where possible, institute Field Services practices that aggressively seek to return pets in the field - favoring counseling over impoundment. Citygate report completed and recommendations worked into Strategic Plan. See above – increased revenue is necessary to add staffing for improved services. Presenting to B OS Finance Committee in December 2019. • Review and clarify expectations for officers to provide educational materials when interacting with the public – this includes creating or obtaining better handouts including bilingual versions as needed. Our Community Services team has begun working with the Field Services team to identify needs. Completed. Updated handouts and also produced them in Spanish for officers and staff to distribute. Next step Vietnamese…target 6/30/20. • Revise enforcement policies/expectations and consider key additional ordinances. As part of this review include back yard breeding to consider whether additional enforcement and/or ordinance would be helpful. Modified License Ordinance to match fee schedules. Created new animal noise ordinance which went into effect in September 2017. Rooster ordinance to help control rooster populations and aid in eliminating Rooster fighting has been approved and implemented. Currently looking a modification to PDA/DA Ordinance and Animal Limits. New Fee Schedule developed and will be introduced at the BOS in Oct/Nov. Draft of modified PDA/DA Ordinance in the hands of County Counsel for finalization. Target 1/30/20. • Continue to build and/or establish collaborative relationships with local health and safety agencies in contract cities. This includes integrating Field Services with local Volunteer In police Services (VIPS) programs. (Activities expected to continue in FY 2017-18) Continuing to work with and build collaborative relationships with all of our contracted City Police Departments, Fire Services and Public Work teams. Integrating with local VIPS programs continues to be on hold while we develop our current Field Services team. This project continues to be on hold due to staffing bandwidths and field priorities. 2 – PREVENT UNWANTED PET BIRTHS - INCREASE SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES Pet overpopulation is a root problem in Contra Costa. Our two-prong approach is to reduce that overpopulation while working to develop more homes willing to adopt a pet. With our local partners, we plan to provide low cost spay/neuter services to Contra Costa residents in a timely manner. The county has hot spots of higher pet overpopulation where Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas can frequently be found running loose throughout the neighborhoods. Addressing these hot spots will be a priority. This strategic priority also includes a Return To Field program where healthy community cats are spayed or neutered and then returned them to stable environments where they can lives without negatively impacting wildlife or adding to the overpopulation problem. Long Term GOAL 2A – Continue to build the ease, availability and use of low cost (at cost) and/or no cost Spay/Neuter services in the shelter and for the public – Run this program and provide Spay/Neuter options in partnership with Contra Costa Partners (and some Alameda County Partners) • Partner with all low cost Spay/Neuter clinics – mobile or stationary – operating in Contra Costa (and Alameda). Identified ARF mobile clinic, Pets In Need, Bad Rap, Fix Our Ferals, SNIP, Paw Fund and Contra Costa Humane Voucher program. Partnered with each agency or program to successfully increase the opportunities to provide low cost or free spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in Contra Costa County. Making a proposal this year to increase unaltered license fees so we can use some of those fund s to build an S/N Fund that is sustainable. Fee schedule to BOS 11/12/19. • With partners, help fill gaps where spay/neuter services most needed in the county – for example explore the option to spay/neuter animals before owner surrender to reduce shelter stay once surrendered (sometimes called foster to relinquish ) We are working closely with other S/N agencies and local vets to provide S/N services to owned animals BEFORE surrender which speeds up our internal processes, keeps animals healthier and in many cases helped to resolve issues to keep animals in their home s. • At the same time of Spay/Neuter, begin providing low cost and/or free basic preventive services including vaccinations, license tags and/or chips as appropriate. Institute first at CCAS and later with partners as possible. Completed, consistently offering low cost vaccines, licensing and microchips at the time of S/N. • Assess the impact of limiting low cost spay/neuter to Contra Costa County residents only – determine the usage of in vs. out of county usage then change the residence policy as makes sense. No studies of current programs have been completed to give us a clear understanding of current practices. Public S/N at CCAS remains on hold due to staffing levels and training needs. Hope to begin again by July 2020 or sooner. • Given the ease of, speed of and criticality of stopping rabbit and cat reproduction, continue efforts to Spay or Neuter immediately after their stray hold expires – which also provides behavioral benefits for sheltering and later adoption. We have been able to meet this goal in our slower months and then struggle to meet goal in busier months. This goal may be adversely affected with changes in medical team staffing. No change – sporadic but the goal is still top of mind. Review 2/15/20. Long Term GOAL 2B - Provide Community targeted Pitbull mix and Chihuahua Spay/Neuter Program – In conjunction with the general Spay/Neuter program, provide targeted programs to Contra Costa communities where Pitbull and Chihuahua mixes overpopulation exist • Develop data to identify which neighborhoods (or zip codes) have a Pitbull and/or Chihuahua overpopulation – ultimately develop and maintain a map of areas with overpopulation problems. In progress – working with DoIT on providing a demo to staff by January and then developing a plan to roll out to public on our website. Demo complete but public view stalled. Target May 2020. • Work closely with Transfer Partners to focus on Pit Bull mixes. Coordinate efforts for mobile Spay/Neuter (supporting partners Spay/Neuter outreach efforts) Accomplished more in 2016, project has stalled due to lack of resources. Need to step up efforts. No change due to lack of staffing/resources/finances, need large grant. Target TBD. • Identify a transfer partner(s) to work with on Chihuahuas. Accomplished more in 2016, project has stalled due to lack of resources. Need to step up efforts . No change due to lack of staffing/resources, need to find a large grant. Target TBD. • Decrease demand for backyard bred Chihuahuas & Pit Bulls with marketing campaign to encourage shelter adoptions of these same dogs (also includes evaluating the drivers of backyard breeding in order to reduce it) No progress made, need to step up efforts. See above. • Provide county-wide communication on targeted programs like this as part of the overall marketing and communications plan. No progress made, need to step up efforts. See notes above. • Integrate cultural sensitivity programs for staff, volunteers and community members into this effort (and other initiatives also as needed) Use of Target Solutions has improved, Admin team has begun to track trainings and individualize trainings to department needs. Diversity training is in place for staff, need to improve on compliance for training. Target 1/30/20. • Integrate educational and support programs as possible . No progress made due to poor staffing levels. • Build a volunteer program to provide educational outreach and support for targeted programs while also asking the volunteers to observe, assess and report anything they see contrary to law and policy (but NOT to challenge what they see) Volunteer Coordinator hired and working in position. Current efforts continue to be on program development and recruitment/training of volunteers. Foundation being created. Target April 2020. Long Term GOAL 2C – Continue to expand and improve the Community Cat Trap, Spay/Neuter and Return program as possible in tight collaboration with partners. Activities FY 2016-17 • Continue to provide free community cat Spay/Neuter for transfer partners and the public willing to trap and return the cats. Ongoing, on target. • Expand the base of transfer partners willing and able to do trap and return to field – for example reach out to local veterinarian hospitals to ask if they will do some spay/neuters Focus is on building CCAS RTF program and volunteers. Volunteer numbers have tripled (1-3) Still needs work. No change since last year. Recruiting and retaining volunteers for this role continues to be challenging. Staff working with volunteers to improve community cat housing – They have visited other locations - No Progress in improving physical housing – barriers, union, material costs and debate on staff/volunteer efforts. Need to find a Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop to take on project. Target date May 2020. • Include community education and CCAS institutional support to redu ce community concerns about the Community Cat Program – and where possible encourage “neighborhood adoption” of the cats. Door hangers and info cards have been created. Some distribution has happened but we need to improve our distribution plan. Pilot program called Project Delta View Cats in Pittsburg started. Hopefully this program will be successful and we can model other city programs after PDVC. PDVC started off strong but has struggled with funding and volunteer recruitment/retention. Program continues but is at risk. Review in Feb. 2020. • Seek California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) grant to support Spay/Neuter costs No progress made. May be looking at local licensing fees to increase to support S/N efforts. Grant written and AWARDED! Dr. Mills looking to collaborate with HSSV to bring Mobile Unit to low income areas for S/N. Target March 2020. • Support Transfer Partners when they seek additional support so they can better work wi th CCAS and help community cats in specific geographic areas where additional help is needed Progress has been made by working with various nonprofit groups in the East and West part of our county. Progress stalled – need improved coordination of efforts in East County – meeting in late October with local groups/individuals. Meetings with various groups has begun. Follow up by mid-February 2020. • Educate local veterinarians about the Community Cat program to make them aware of resources for community cats coming into their practices Need staff time to focus on developing better plan and actively going out to Vets. No target for completion. 3 – KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE Many situations put companion animals at risk of losing their forever home. Renters move and find the new landlord doesn’t accept pets. A medical emergency rises that costs more than the pet owner can afford. An untrained animal proves too difficult for the owner to handle. These and other problems cause people to think their only option is to surrender their pet. CCAS and partners will provide robust services to address these problems and educate the public about their availability with the goal of keeping pets in their forever home. Long Term GOAL 3A – Implement a broad Prevention Program to reduce shelter intake from the public by intervening and helping before owners decide to surrender their pet (s) – this effort includes many other ideas in this plan from marketing to humane education included elsewhere. Activities FY 2016-17 • Provide low cost medical services with or through partners – seek to expand and/or find partners to provide low-cost medical services for routine health exams (Wellness Clinic) and major medical needs (where if medical provided owners would keep their pet). Working well through the Safety Net program in partnership with ARF. • Provide low-cost behavioral support and/or modification resources – through partners and explore how to provide a behavioral consulting hotline through partners and training to help owners keep their pets home. Working well through the Safety Net program in partnership with ARF. • With partners, seek grants to fund collaborative medical services and behavioral training efforts above – like a stipend program or mobile community medical program Working well through the Safety Net program in partnership with ARF. • Provide landlord education materials and consider an ordinance to prevent specific breed restrictions by landlords (units need to be either pet friendly or not at all). No progress has been made. • Conduct Humane Education Outreach to improve the general quality -of-life for animals in Contra Costa and to increase the number of potential adopters and fosters – do this in tight conjunction with Transfer Partners. Still need to develop plan and focused team. • As needed and possible, develop targeted efforts at specific populations, like finding ways for homeless residents to keep their pets and keep them healthy Some progress made – still helping individuals as they come to us for assistance. Working with EHSD to support Homeless with pets in shelters and alternative housing. Long Term GOAL 3B - Build a robust Retention Program to support owners keeping their pet(s) – This expands the current “pilot” effort and should integrate the services available through partner organizations as much as possible. This program also includes services mentioned in Goal 3A “Prevention” above. Still building program and relationships to support program. ARF last year and we have added Fix Our Ferals and Paw Fund this year. Added Furry Friends FY18/19. • Provide pet owner education about how to be a better pet owner and make resources available to support improved pet ownership. • With partners, provide information and referral services for pet issues to address the needs of owners (caring for their pets) – • Explore ways to provide long-term foster care for pets where the owners will be unable to care for them for months at a time (incarceration, hospitalization, etc.) • As much as possible – provide low-cost services to Contra Costa residents only - explore whether there is an easy and reasonable way to establish a resident’s low -income status to decide whether to limit free services to low-income residents only Focus B – Take care of the animals that come into our care and prepare them for new homes while operating the shelter with high quality (Five Freedoms standard) and efficiency 4 – SHELTER, TREAT AND REHABILITATE ABANDONED PETS TO PREPARE THEM FOR NEW FOREVER HOMES Many animals that come into our shelter have medical or behavioral problems that must be addressed by CCAS or a transfer partner before they can be successfully adopted into forever homes. Humane sheltering and socialization are keys to successful adoption. Our shelter will continue to improve to provide even better quality shelter and use the standard of the “Five Freedoms” as its broad measure and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for detailed standards . Improvements will be implemented throughout the department to improve shelter animal quality of life. Long Term GOAL 4A – Review existing standards of care and programs to provide high quality sheltering of animals at CCAS and decide where to improve efforts and/or add new initiatives – The broad goal of these changes is to improve the consistency of CCAS meeting the Five Freedoms guidelines - Freedom from 1) Hunger and Thirst; 2) Discomfort; 3) Pain, Injury and Disease; 4) Fear and Distress and 5) to express normal behavior. ASV guideli nes will provide the detailed standards needed in specific situations. Activities FY 2016-17 • Limit kennel capacity by the size of a given kennel that accounts for the type, species and size of animals housed (consistent with 5 Freedoms) In progress, developing measurement tools, goals, programs to help manage capacity. Working with DoIT to develop Capacity maps and dashboards. • Institutionalize the recent change to make cleared animals immediately available for adoption on a first come first served basis and make improvements as needed. Done but need to be consistent. Still struggling with consistency. Dr. Mills and team developing criteria and a plan to minimize the statuses. • Explore options to ramp up short term resources for routine (kitten season) or exception (confiscating many animals from a hoarder) situations. Options have been explored and discussed but not implemented. Dedicated RVT identified and staff schedules being proposed to better support our “busy” kitten season. • Institutionalize the recent change to Spay or Neuter animals early in their stay at CCAS and improve policies and/or procedures if needed. Success is dependent on adequate resources and subject to increased volumes (i.e. Kitten season) Consistency continues to be the challenge here – so far great effort but no consistency. • Review behavioral evaluation and consider ways to improve. In conjunction, explore the option of developing a timid/shy dog foster program (ensuring this or other similar programs are NOT used simply to increase shelter capacity using offsite “warehousing”) developed SET team and they are conducting behavior assessments, providing in/out of kennel enrichment, training volunteers, etc. Very successful project so far. To present an update to the BOS in January/Feb. Update presented and new contract began 7/1/19. This will be the last year of contract – next year duties will need to shift to staff with the potential exception of evaluations. • Review staffing and efficiency issues to consistently reduce the time it takes to clear animals for adoption or transfer – this may involve additional staff training or using some staff to improve the efficiency of the clearance process This is currently happening but again without consistency. Staff are being trained and processes are being documented. Even with training and processes consistency seems to be a challenge. Looking to develop Quality Assurance measures so we can identify sooner when thing s are not being done in a timely manner. • With partners, seek grants to fund collaborative medical services and behavioral training efforts – like a stipend program or mobile community Spay/Neuter program – this includes targeted help with animals experiencing shelter stress or “shy” animals. One grant obtained. Need to seek larger grants. • Executive Team Owner – Chief of Medical Services Metrics • Measure the impact of policies and practices on Length of Stay, Live Release Rates and quality of stay (Five Freedoms) • Track shelter animal Spay/Neuter metrics • Track the speed (cycle time) of behavioral testing – with goal to later set target cycle times Long Term GOAL 4B – After evaluating needs and facilities, seek Capital Funding from the County to make one-time major improvements at the Martinez and Pinole shelters and any other facilities deemed needed (i.e. Adoption Centers in South County) – Improvements should not require increased staffing and if at all possible make managing the shelters less labor intense – possibly freeing up some staff time for higher value activities. • In the short term – continue to evaluate facility needs and deficiencies and continue to make improvements as resources allow. Identified needs, plans created – pending feedback from CAO’s office. Parking lot expansion and dog exercise area approved and due to start construction late fall 2019. Plans for Pinole created but nothing concrete yet. • For the longer term - evaluate current shelter needs (coverage and adoption) and existing buildings (and shelter design deficiencies) in the system (Martinez and Pinole) against expected county growth over the next 5-10 years (includes evaluating needs in South and East county). No progress made. • Explore the possibility of establishing “satellite” adoption centers (possibly with partners). Currently have centers with PetSmart and Pet Food Express. Need to explore other options. Executive Team Owner – Director Metrics • Completion of planning process and submission of initial requests by Jan. 2019. 5 - BUILD AND MAINTAIN CCAS OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - IMPROVE SHELTER MANAGEMENT SAFETY, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND EFFICIENCY Review all aspects of shelter operations with operational excellence and customer service as primary considerations while maintaining shelter animal quality of life (as per Five Freedoms). Review or develop policies and procedures for all aspect of shelter operations. Long Term GOAL 5A – Review and address personal safety concerns for employees and volunteers as well as the public who have business with CCAS – identify current and potential future safety concerns. Establish and implement a plan to address concerns now and prevent or mitigate those in the future. New Safety Coordinator – making some progress on all bullet points. Activities FY 2016-17 • Identify, assess and respond to current safety concerns – including but not limited to the disclosure of staff and volunteer names to the public • Implement a reporting mechanism specifically to raise safety concerns promptly to the Safety Coordinator • Assess typical staff/volunteer interactions with the public for potential safety risks to any people involved (including public to public safety concerns) • Craft initial and routine messages to staff, volunteers and the public to educate on potential concerns and set expectations for civil behavior – in person, on line or by phone Code of Conduct created and shared. Now creating signage and continued training. Messaging still needs to be improved – not consistent. Created CCAS Guiding Principles and completed training for all staff/volunteers. Included in all new hire training. Executive Team Owner – Captain Metrics • Track incidents (actions and threats) and “red flags” (like concerning statements on social media) • Assess the perception of personal safety on staff and volunteer by including a few questions on surveys they respond to Long Term GOAL 5B - Ensure CCAS Operational Excellence by improving Shelter Management Policies, Procedures and Efficiency – Review all aspects of shelter operations with animal quality of life (capacity for care) and customer service as primary considerations. Review or develop policies and procedures for al l aspect of shelter operations while keeping the Five Freedoms and ASV Guidelines as the critical criteria for success. • Ensure all staff and volunteers are trained on and up-to-date on the 5 Freedoms and ASV Guidelines Begun to introduce but needs to happen more and increase signage/language use. 5 Freedoms - Now included in Volunteer Onboarding Still need to develop work around ASV Guidelines. • Establish and implement policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for staff and volunteers in all areas of shelter, medical and field services departments as needed and maintain a central electronic repository easily available to all staff (and vol unteers as appropriate). In progress. • Review current Policies and Procedures including: Fee Schedules; Length of stay; notification if euthanasia imminent; etc. In progress, constantly updating. • Institute a routine process when adding or changing policies that 1) ensures adequate change management is planned including communication and training and that 2) changes are immediately included in the central repository of policies and procedures and fi nally 3) changes are made on a known cycle (like the first Monday of the month). In progress. o Ensure that changes made also meet the test of efficiency – as much as possible changes should lower Operating Expenses (OpEx) or at least be cost neutral. o As part of improving policies and procedures, ensure employees and volunteers have the authority needed to accomplish their tasks. o In key roles, make sure there are back-up resources to take over or support when key staff are out for any reason. • Assess staffing needs in conjunction with policy and procedure changes and adjust or add resources as possible – keeping in mind that under staffing leads to stress and risks the success of changes planned Need to continually address. Executive Team Owner – Director Metrics • Track when policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for staff and volunteers are in place in all departments. • Build measures of efficiency and cost to evaluate the cost/benefit of changes. • Track whether change management process is in place and routinely used. Long Term GOAL 5C - Improve Customer Service at CCAS – Customer service includes all points where Contra Costa residents and partners (transfer partners, municipal police, Fish and Wildlife, etc.) interact with CCAS. All customer service interactions will become measured in some way with areas of improvement addressed. Training and support to be provided CCAS staff and volunteers as needed to implement improvements. Activities FY 2016-17 • Set clear customer service expectations for staff and volunteers and include a way to measure whether expectations are being met. Customer Service Survey created and implemented. • Provide customer service training to staff and volunteers – with major push in 2016-17 and ongoing training after that – including training on how to respond to difficult people and situations. First training completed. Next training still in planning stages. Seeking funding for trainer. • Institute ongoing metrics systems to assess customer service results from the customer’s point-of-view. Completed and implemented phase one . Have added Nemo-Q to better understand service needs and staff time. Will continue to evaluate. Executive team Owner – Administrative Services Officer Metrics • Institute a routine survey process to assess quality of customer service by the public who uses CCAS services. • Track Customer Service training provided and attendance by staff Long Term GOAL 5D - Improve Overall Shelter-Wide metrics tracking – Develop a routine metrics system that tracks the right key measures and can be used to report them out (built on the Chameleon Shelter Case Management System currently in use) • Establish guidelines (pet evaluation matrix) for tracking animals from intake to outcome – this includes confirming and consistently using descriptions for animal medical and behavioral conditions so that tracking metrics are consistent (includes specifics to define “treatable” conditions for example). The guidelines need to be dynamic and change as needed while also simple enough to effectively implement. Draft matrix created – being piloted in the behavior/SET team. Working well so far – need to create reports to track results. Still pending next steps– need to move forward in medical. • Train staff to accurately input data to the Chameleon system in a way consistent with tracking guidelines See above. Chameleon training program being created. • Embed metrics when instituting any policy or procedure changes. Staff are learning how to use metrics, we can now see and hear their learnings in various meetings/conversation when they discuss performance metrics and decision making. • Establish metrics that help understand the drivers of surrender and adoption. For surrender seek to capture the factors that lead to the decision to surrender an animal to the shelter. For adoption find out why some animals are chosen and others passed over (i ncluding data.on transfer partner decision) In process. PEM needs to be implemented. • Track the factors leading to each Euthanasia. Some information is already gathered about each death. Review what is currently gathered and decide if and what additional information would be helpful to understand euthanasia decisions with the aim to reduc e them over time. In process. Need to further define reasons and develop tools. PEM needs to be implemented • Hire an IT consultant to help develop guidelines then implement a metrics input and results system to deliver metrics information for manager’s use in decision -making. Completed and a HUGE help! Executive Team Owner – Several Options but suggest – Administrative Services Officer Metrics • Confirm that the metrics system is fully in place and providing useful information by June 2017. Long Term GOAL 5E - Strengthen core financial activities through improved forecasting, budgeting, and licensing procedures. Increase employee hiring and retention through improved recruiting, training, and education on policies and procedures. • Reduce variance occurring in the department’s budgeted revenues and expenditures; use multi-year data to develop both revenue and expenditure trends; review with internal and external sources. • Review results of HR department exit interviews, recruitment practices and results, workers’ compensation practices, and compensation information to determine any barriers to retention and recruitment efforts. Address these directly or in combination with County resources. • Evaluate all contracted services for effectiveness and cost, including enrichment team, veterinary services team, and foster and transfer partner role; use temporary assistance workers as needed while recruiting for open positions. Focus C – With partners, improve public attitudes about and increase the adoption of homeless animals in the County 6 – INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HUMANE EDUCATION TO INFLUENCE THE CONTRA COSTA PUBLIC TO TREAT ANIMALS MORE HUMANELY AND ADOPT MORE PETS Through as many media channels as possible send broad messages about the need for and satisfaction of adopting homeless animals. Tell the stories, both inspiring and difficult, about homeless animals in Contra Costa County. Educate people on how to humanely interact with animals. Keep the public informed about the efforts of CCAS and partners. Long Term GOAL 6A – Increase Communication and Humane Education efforts to the Contra Costa public – Focus the effort keeping in mind Maddie’s Fund Contra Costa Community Assessment that there should be room to expand the population of potential adopters. Some of the communication by CCAS staff should be in support of partners as well as CCAS directly . Humane Education efforts should occur in tight partnership with Contra Costa partners who have a similar interest and capability. • Develop a multi-year communication plan to support the Mission of CCAS and the implementation of these seven strategic priorities – including communication support for partners as needed and where possible. Strategic Plan completed and shared with BOS. Now have to place on website and begin sharing the matrix for the strategic priorities. Completed but matrix not on website yet. • Promote adoption and responsible pet ownership – humane education. We do this on our website and printed materials. • Inform the public of resources available to support pet ownership – including the Pet Owner intervention program. To include low cost medical services available. Our ARF partnership with the Safety Net program. • Inform the public on requirements and best practices for pet ownership in Contra Costa (Spay/Neuter, Licensing, Chipping, Vaccinations, Wellness, Flea Control, etc.) and how and where to report problem animals (dangerous dogs, wildlife, animals at risk). Have created more microchipping, disaster and hot weather tips in the last year. Need to develop more materials. • Identify the humane education/responsible pet education needs of specific geographic populations and begin to meet them – in conjunction with efforts like the targeted Pitbull mix and Chihuahua Spay/Neuter Program. We have not even begun to tease these elements apart. • For all humane education and public relations efforts track the number of people “touched” by the effort. We have continued to have discussions around what this may look like but still no real progress made at this point. • Keep a broad channel of communication open to advocates and others with particularly strong interest in animal issues and CCAS. Always. • Provide Humane Education and how best to work with and support field officers. No progress to date • In addition to CCAS focus, market Partner organization efforts that help the county overall including: some work being done via social media. o Recruiting Fosters, focusing on the need for and benefits of fostering o Recruiting volunteers o Community cat trap and return programs Executive Team Owner – Community and Media Relations Officer Metrics • Track completion and implementation of the marketing plan and Humane Education efforts. • Track results of the marketing campaign and Humane Education. 7 - FIND NEW HOMES FOR REHABILITATED ANIMALS AND IMPROVE THEIR ONGOING QUALITY OF LIFE (with Transfer Partners) Once available to move out of the shelter, companion animals need to be placed directly in forever homes or transferred to one of our partners (particularly if additional care or rehabilitation beyond what CCAS can provide is needed). Transfer Partners help CCAS find new forever homes so this pr iority is tightly dependent on successful collaboration with transfer partners. Throughout this process a high quality of care needs to be built and maintained for companion animals in CCAS’s care. Long Term GOAL 7A – Increase countywide adoptions through a strengthened Contra Costa -wide Collaborative Partnership (may also include some Alameda County partners since they transfer animas from CCAS) - Plan and implement ambitious countywide goals consistent with these strategic priorities. • Assess total program coverage of Contra Costa partners and seek to identify gaps in services, if any. In early discussion stages. • Prioritize partnerships with “brick and mortar” shelters first starting with planning for and running the November “Base Camp Meeting.” Started off well, has stalled and we need to re-energize. • Also develop specific “focused” partnerships to attack specific areas like the Trap, Spay or Neuter and Return program for community cats or dog breed targeted programs (for Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas). Not completed. • Make special consideration to keep “sub” partnerships that focus on Rabbits, other small mammals, birds and reptiles included in efforts (for example, partnership with Rabbit rescue organizations have resulted in a very high live release rates which should be maintained). Completed and ongoing. • As part of working with partners, establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to better focus the partnerships, set expectations and improve the relationship and commitment of staff across the partner organizations (and reduce conflict). Developed contract with ARF, working on relationships with CCHS and FOF- completed, ASPCA MOU in process for disaster support. • With partners – improve and streamline the “transfer process” of moving animals from CCAS to partner organizations. In process but still rocky at times, mostly due to timing and staff availability. This includes components of the process including: o Transferring before an animal goes offline and is at risk of euthanasia – taking the more difficult to adopt out of the shelter earlier than currently done. o Ensuring accountability across both organizations. o As needed, agreeing to service to be provided both before and after transfer o Sharing metrics and results • Pursue specific activities and programs with partners No movement on, large complicated task. o Seek collaborative grants to fund work with partners. o Create a shared matrix of Contra Costa County stats to aid a “county-wide” view of animal rescue issues o Adopt collective marketing strategies o Consider option to provide one CCC Help Desk that all partners can refer clients to o Given the large geography of the county – explore options to improve the efficiency and ease of transferring animals to partners (transportation) • Help partner organizations start or increase their base of Fosters willing to take animals – particularly animals needing socialization and/or training. Some fosters could be used only for high need periods like kitten season (this initiative assumes CCAS will not want to build its own broad foster program). We have tried helping to advertise for fosters to help our TP. Not highly successful, families seem to prefer helping CCAS so we have begun a dog foster pilot program. • As possible, continue to build and expand the “Bridge” stipend program to support transfer partners taking animals with treatable medical and behavioral conditions (for example, consider a $100-200 stipend for transfer partners who take animals needing lon ger term care for treatment of chronic conditions which are outside the scope of CCAS medical services). Successfully launched but implementation is difficult due to vet/paperwork challenges – very staff intensive. Still in effect but we are evaluating the program needs and may make significant changes. Program cancelled in December 2018 due to not meeting needs of animals or TP – funds were predominately being used for S/N. • Retain and build on partnership with UC Davis, Encino, EBVS and Carrington College to provide services to CCAS by veterinarians and RVTs in training. UCDAvis partnership strengthened and Dr. Mills developing Carrington College partnership. Some other partnerships have been developed but we need to make a more concentrated effort. • Explore options for innovative programs that keep up with evolving “best practices” - including programs focused on Prisoners (dog training), Veterans or Homeless populations. Tried re-engaging with rescue interested in creating a jail program and spoke with group doing a similar program in Southern California. We have had some conversations but they stalled. • As much as reasonable, support statewide and national efforts to improve animal welfare with the expectation that some benefits will also accrue to CCAS and Contra Costa (like the Shelter Count initiative, which will also ensure focus on monthly results monitoring). We actively participate in Shelte r Animals Count, Maddie’s Fund and CalAnimals. Sent staff and one volunteer to PetsAlive Conference in Texas. • Consider resource-sharing options like central purchasing to lower per unit costs for needed items. We have just begun exploring some cost saving measures – focus currently is on medical and office supplies. Executive Team Owner – Director Metrics • Measure partnership program results across all organizations involved – measure program impact, not just CCAS impacts. • Track the development of the partnerships in terms of level of interaction and intensity or purpose. The last Long Term goal below is actually the cumulative result of all other efforts to do the most possible with existing resources (use them as efficiently as possible) and work to expand resources (like finding more homes willing to adopt) in order to build and maintain a high quality of care at CCAS while saving as many lives as possible. This is the dynamic balance between quality of care (capacity for care) and the Live Release rate. Long Term GOAL 7B - While building and maintaining the Five freedoms as the standard of care (capacity for care) and using existing resources and adding resources as available – build and continue the highest overall Live Release Rate possible of animals going directly to new forever homes or to Transfer Partners (and then to new homes) - Over five years, while maintaining a high quality standard of care (the Five Freedoms based on ASV Guidelines) for animals at the shelter and as resources permit, work to increase the live release rate at CCAS to do as much as we can for as many as we can with as much quality as we can. • Increase the CCAS Live Release rate every year over the next five years (with the understanding that improvements in large part depends on resources available and that at some point a relative maximum rate will be achieved and the goal shifts to maintaining a high Live release rate). Ended 2018 at 88.26% LRR for ALL animals, up from 87.8% in 2017 and a 91.9% LRR for dogs, up from 87.8% LRR for in 2017 and cats a LRR of 84.11% up from 82.77% in 2017. • With partners, increase the overall Contra Costa live release rate across all partners No complete data currently available for comparison. Antioch Animal Services only began reporting number in 2018. 2018 numbers with ARF, AAS and CCAS we show an 81% LRR in the County. • Ensure that quality of care for the animals is maintained using the “Five Freedoms” as a broad guide and ASV Guidelines for detailed standards. Created some awareness around the Five freedoms and the housing in Pinole has improved with some improvement for dogs in Martinez, just not consistent.. • Standard of care should encompass all species in the shelter including cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. Some progress but not enough • Knowing resources are not infinite, maximize the use of available resources including staff and volunteer expertise, shared partner resources, budget dollars and willing adopters to save the highest number of animal lives possible – and seek to expand resources as possible. Some progress but not enough Executive Team Owner – Chief Medical Officer Metrics • Live release rates compared to resources available • Quality of care measures achieved that are consistent wi th the “Five Freedoms” and ASV Guidelines 2024 Strategic Plan Five-Year Implementation Schedule October 22, 2024 Animal Services Department Contra Costa County, CA Board of Supervisors Presentation Click to edit Master title style 22 Welcome | Introductions | Overview Click to edit Master title style 3 •Review report with Board of Supervisors and County Staff –General Overview –Project Process –Strategic Plan Highlights –Key Findings and Recommendations •Discussion of Plan Elements •Questions and Answers Presentation Objectives 4 7 Sections •2 Crisis Critical –Capacity for Care –Philosophy and Policy on Euthanasia and Sheltering •5 Themes –Theme One:Communication –Theme Two:Resources –Theme Three: Leadership and Culture –Theme Four:Scope of Services –Theme Five:Services Overview of New CCAS 2024 Strategic Plan Elements Click to edit Master title style 5 •Framework –7 Strategic Priorities –16 Core Goals –93 activities/items •CCAS staff reported –77% accomplished –67% accomplished are also ongoing Previous CCAS 2018 Strategic Plan Click to edit Master title style 66 2024 Strategic Plan Process Click to edit Master title style 7 •Provided data and documents for review •Input on surveys and interviews •Collaborated with Citygate on updates to 2018 Plan •Developed new Strategic Plan in alignment with 2 Crisis Critical issues and 5 Themes •Provided input on Five-Year Strategic Plan Implementation schedule, roles, and potential costs Work of the 2024 Strategic Plan Committee Click to edit Master title style 8 2024 New Core Values Contra Costa Animal Services Core Values Transparency Compassion Accountability Professionalism Humane Public Safety Click to edit Master title style 9 Contra Costa Animal Services Mission Statement Our mission is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all people and animals in our community with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. 2024 New Mission Statement Click to edit Master title style 1010 Surveys, Focus Groups, and Interview Data Highlights Click to edit Master title style 11 •More affordable and accessible spay/neuter services 29.4% •Become a “no-kill” shelter 23.5% •Improve facilities and more resources (resources 7%)19.3% •More public outreach and community engagement 16.2% •Reinstate wildlife response services 13.4% •Leadership 10.6% •Reopen the Pinole Shelter location 10.3% •Increase field services 9.1% •Subsidized adoption costs 8.2% What do you think the top 1-3 priorities for CCAS should be? (1204 survey responses) Click to edit Master title style 12 •Aspirational Strategic Plan that benefits the community with realistic, measurable, attainable, and sustainable goals •Alignment of vision, services, and community expectations •Manage expectations •Allocation of appropriate resources including staffing requirements to address capacity crisis •Provision of affordable / low-cost services •Improved communication to foster connection, collaboration, partnership, education, and engagement •Consideration of the unique aspects and needs of Contra Costa County Desired Outcomes from Focus Groups & Interviews Click to edit Master title style 13 •Support for staff •Key program success (S/N, adoptions, retention, intake diversion) •Plan for growth and potential barriers or disasters •Clear implementation plan and accountability for leadership •Fiscal responsibility •Innovation •Clarity of policy and communication regarding euthanasia Desired Outcomes (cont.) Click to edit Master title style 14 Surveys Focus Groups & Stakeholder Interviews •Affordable/accessible S/N Manage expectations •No kill | euthanasia approach Capacity crisis, planning for growth •Improved facilities & second Facility S/N services •Public outreach & community engagement Community outreach/engagement, partnerships •More resources (staff)Timely enforcement •Reinstate wildlife services Staffing levels, volunteers (wellness, trainings, services, •Leadership morale, duties, empowerment, onboarding) •Subsidized adoption costs Fiscal stability •Rescue, adoption processes Update/expand facility (treatment and kitten room, outdoor) •Transparency and accountability Technology (training/new) •Low-cost vet services Leadership (accountability, partnership development) •TNR appointments Euthanasia policy •Field services Tools (beds, leashes, broken trucks, assessments) Top Priorities Combined –Staff, Stakeholders, Community, Volunteers, Partners, County Leadership Click to edit Master title style 1515 2024 Strategic Plan Click to edit Master title style 16 •Statewide and nationally –Animal intakes decreased –Fostering increased –Adoptions increased –Shelters “emptied out” –Field services reduced –Shelter services discontinued or by appointment only –Post-COVID rebound exceeded pre-COVID years Impact of COVID-19 Click to edit Master title style 17 •2 Crisis Critical Issues •5 Themes •20 Objectives •204 Recommendations •Five-Year Implementation Schedule Elements of the 2024 Strategic Plan Click to edit Master title style 18 •Currently exceeding capacity for care •Live outcomes are not keeping pace with intakes •Residual effect of post-pandemic impacts on capacity for care •Inadequate staffing •Limited opportunities for volunteers to assist with core tasks and animal care •Limitations on transfer partners opportunities •Intake diversion—are efforts successful •Delays in s/n of adopted animals contributes to increased length of stay (LOS) Crisis Critical 1 –Capacity for Care Key Findings Click to edit Master title style 19 •Euthanasia policy and decision-making need clarity and consistency •Increased transparency related to euthanasia decisions is desired •Policies and procedures need updating Crisis Critical 2 –Euthanasia & Sheltering Philosophy Findings Click to edit Master title style 20 Total Animal Intakes (2021–2023) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 2021 2022 2023 CCAS Intakes 2021 –2022 –2023 Intakes Strays Owner Surrender Total Click to edit Master title style 21 •Address the ongoing internal and external communication challenges to support a more effective, transparent, accountable, healthy, and thriving department Core Theme 1 | Communication Click to edit Master title style 22 •Meet current and future community needs by planning for the Department’s long-term fiscal health, enhancements to staffing, and addressing current and long-term facility and process needs Core Theme 2 | Resources Click to edit Master title style 23 •Invest in the people, culture, and team •Create a positive and powerful culture of trust and purpose through inspiration, transparency, accountability, and healthy practices •Develop leaders that bring integrity, mentorship, and strategic direction Core Theme 3 | Leadership and Culture Click to edit Master title style 24 •Determine appropriate and achievable scope of services, balancing County and municipal partner objectives and resources, mandated requirements, community expectations, and industry best practices Core Theme 4 | Scope of Services Click to edit Master title style 25 •Evaluate and enhance current (mandated) service offerings and develop new service models as appropriate to address core critical challenges, projected growth, animal welfare, and community needs Core Theme 5 | Services Click to edit Master title style 26 •Consider adopting Socially Conscious Sheltering, People and Animals in Community Together (PACT), or similar policy –Compassionate, transparent, and thoughtful model outlining how animal shelters and rescues can best support vulnerable animals in their care and community –Shared set of beliefs, defined by a framework of “tenets,” that help ensure the best results for pets in shelters and rescues –Embraces collaboration and a community approach to animal sheltering where people work together to support animal welfare and nurture humane communities Key Concept Click to edit Master title style 27 •2024 Strategic Plan provides a flexible template for the next five years •Plan contains over 200 detailed recommendations •Additional resources are referenced in the plan •Five-Year Implementation spreadsheet provides tracking •Under current leadership, many of the plan elements are already underway Summary Click to edit Master title style 28 Department presented to the PMA to review operations, statistics, and fiscal projections •Projected Per Capita Rate •Anticipated Impacts –Salary and benefits (Approximately $1.1 million/ 9.7% increase for FY 2025/26) –Medical supplies, food, emergency medical services, and dispatch (Approximately $1.2 million/ 22.7% increase for FY 2025/26) •Transition of Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office dispatch services to an outside agency beginning early 2025 (Approximately $600,000/ 191% increase for FY 2025/26) –Accurately determine FTE vacancies mitigating Expenditure and Contract City cost increases for FY 2025/26 Public Managers Association Meeting –October 10, 2024 Agency Current: FY 2024/25 Projected: FY 2025/26 Increase City $10.92 $12.70 $1.78 County $32.04 $36.52 $4.48 Click to edit Master title style 29 Adoptable Cat with Shelter Veterinarian 30 Adopted Dog Going Home THANK YOU 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3426 Name: Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed File created:In control:8/12/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:CONSIDER adopting the proposed 2025 meeting schedule for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, including the cancellation of those meetings at which it is anticipated that there will not be a quorum of Board members present, as well as noting the dates for the specific events planned for the year. (Monica Nino, County Administrator) Attachments:1. BOS Schedule 2025 DRAFT.pdf, 2. 2025 BOS Schedule .pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Directors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:2025 Meeting Schedule for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT the attached proposed 2025 meeting schedule for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, including the cancellation of those meetings at which it is anticipated there will not be a quorum of Board members present, as well as noting the following scheduled special events: the Board's Annual Reorganization on January 14; the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 21; the annual Board retreat on January 28; the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration on April 1; Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration on May 13, Annual Budget Hearings and Adoption on April 28 & 29 and May 20, respectively; a 9-11 Day of Remembrance on September 9; and the Veterans Day Recognition on November 4. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Each year the Board of Supervisors adopts a meeting schedule that designates regular meeting dates and any dates on which meetings must be canceled in anticipation that a quorum of the Board will not be present. The proposed 2025 meeting schedule, attached, has been prepared in consultation with the incoming Board Chair, Fire Chief and the Housing Authority Executive Director. The schedule provides 26 meetings for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, 12 meetings for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors and 5 meetings for the Housing Authority of Contra Costa Board of Commissioners. The Fire District and Housing Authority will take independent action to adopt their meeting schedules. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3426,Version:1 The proposed schedule includes a cancellation of 26 Board of Supervisors meetings. As in past years, we are recommending that the Board cancel those meetings that occur during a week with a county holiday, the fifth Tuesday of a month, and Tuesdays that fall during those weeks in which the annual policy and legislative meetings of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) are held: Conference Dates Location NACo Legislative Conference March 1-4 Washington, D.C. CSAC Legislative Conference April 17-19 Sacramento, CA NACo Annual Conference July 11-14 Philadelphia, PA CSAC Annual Meeting December 1-5 Santa Clara, CA Several seasonal breaks have also been designated in the Board's meeting schedule, in recognition of both time away needed for vacations and time demands on the Board members due to their participation on Board standing committees, and regional and local legislative bodies and task forces. Since each of these require individual preparation, attendance, and travel, we are recommending seasonal breaks to accommodate these needs. Should it be necessary, there are legal provisions to schedule a special meeting to address any urgent need that cannot be accommodated in the standing meeting schedule. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Early adoption of a meeting schedule enables staff to effectively plan and manage the Board's calendar and obtain the necessary authority to conduct the County's daily business. To the extent that the Board does not adopt a new year meeting schedule, staff will be hindered in these efforts. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING SCHEDULE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 MEETING MEET OR HOUSIN DATES O MEETIN AUTHORIT SPECIAL EVEN (Tuesdays) CCCFPD Jan 07 No Meeting Jan 14 Meet Reorganization Meeting Jan 21 Meet FIRE Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration & Sheriff Oversight Report Jan 28 Meet Board Retreat Feb 04 Meet FIRE Feb 11 No Meeting Feb 18 No Meeting President's Day Feb 25 Meet Mar 04 No Meeting NACo Leg Conference, March 1-4, Washington, D.C. Mar 11 Meet HA/FIRE Service Awards Mar 18 No Meeting Mar 25 Meet Apr 01 Meet Cesar Chavez Celebration Apr 08 No Meeting Spring Break Apr 15 Meet FIRE Apr 22 No Meeting CSAC Legislative Conf. April 17-19, Sacramento Apr 28 & 2 Meet Budget Hearings and Sheriff Oversight Report May 06 No Meeting May 13 Meet Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration May 20 Meet HA/FIRE Budget Adoption May 27 No Meeting Memorial Day Jun 03 No Meeting Jun 10 Meet FIRE Jun 17 No Meeting Juneteenth Holiday Jun 24 Meet Jul 01 No Meeting Independence Day Holiday Jul 08 Meet HA/FIRE Service Awards Jul 15 No Meeting NACo Annual Conf, July 11-14, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jul 22 Meet Truth Forum & Sheriff Oversight Report Jul 29 No Meeting Aug 05 Meet Aug 12 Meet FIRE Aug 19 No Meeting Summer Break Aug 26 No Meeting Summer Break Sep 02 No Meeting Labor Day Holiday Sep 09 Meet HA/FIRE September 11 Remembrance Sep 16 Meet Service Awards Sep 23 No meeting Sep 30 No Meeting Oct 07 Meet FIRE Oct 14 No Meeting Oct 21 Meet Sheriff Oversight Report Oct 28 No Meeting Nov 04 Meet FIRE Veterans Day Recognition Nov 11 No Meeting Nov 18 Meet Nov 25 No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 02 No Meeting CSAC Annual Meeting, Dec 1-5, Santa Clara, CA Dec 09 Meet HA/FIRE Dec 16 Meet Dec 23 No Meeting Christmas Dec 30 No Meeting adopted 10/22/24 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3427 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with KSA Engineers, Inc., to extend the term through June 30, 2025 with no change to the payment limit, to allow the contractor to complete the grant close out documents for the Buchanan Field terminal project. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Greg Baer, Director of Airports Report Title:Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with KSA ENGINEERS, Inc. ☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute an amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the County and KSA Engineers, Inc., dated November 1, 2021, to allow the contractor to complete the grant close out documents for the Buchanan Field terminal project, extending the contract to June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The existing contract balance of approximately $79,000 will be used to cover the grant closeout costs, paid through the Airport Enterprise Fund. BACKGROUND: KSA Engineers, Inc., (KSA) is working with Airport staff to complete the required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant closeout documents for the Buchanan Field ARFF and Terminal Building as part of their construction management responsibilities. The existing contract balance of approximately $79,000 will be used to cover the grant closeout costs. Completion and submittal of the FAA grant closeout documents will allow for the final reimbursement of eligible project expenditures already expended by the Airport Enterprise Fund. This amendment only modifies the expiration date of the contract, all other provisions, including the contract CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3427,Version:1 amount remain unchanged. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the contract extension is not approved, Airports staff will not have the needed professional assistance with the grant closeout phase of the project, resulting in the delay of grant funds to the Airport Enterprise Fund. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3428 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ACCEPT the monetary donation report from the Animal Services Department, which describes the source and value of each gift received by Animal Services for FY 2024/25, Quarter 1: July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. 2024.25_FY Q1 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director Report Title:Accept the monetary donation report from the Animal Services Department, which describes the source and value of each gift received by Animal Services for FY 2024/25, Quarter 1: July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. (No fiscal impact) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT the monetary donation report from the Animal Services Department, which describes the source and value of each gift received by Animal Services for FY 2024/25, Quarter 1: July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. (No fiscal impact) FISCAL IMPACT: This is an informational item only. No fiscal impact. The total value of donations received during FY 2024/25 Quarter 1 is $23,149.38. BACKGROUND: In 1998, the Animal Services Department created the Animal Benefit Fund to allow the Department to receive donations from individuals, animal welfare organizations, and businesses to support animal health and welfare projects that are not funded by departmental or general County revenue. On April 19, 2016, the Board of Supervisors delegated specific authority to the Animal Services Director to accept any monetary donation, gift, bequest, or device made to or in favor of the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department, as allowed under Government Code section 25355, and to solicit donations for the benefit of shelter animals. Along with this delegated authority, the Animal Services Director must file a report with the Board of Supervisors every quarter describing each gift's source and value. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3428,Version:1 On December 8, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020/326, which authorized the Animal Services Director to implement the following programs within the Animal Benefit Fund beginning FY 2021/22: 1.Medical Assistance Program: This program is for medical assistance and emergency veterinary care for animals in the County's jurisdiction and/or who have been accepted into the County shelter’s care. Funds are used for medical care over and above the mandated medical care for animals in the care of the shelter that needs further assistance to be made available for adoption or release to a transfer agency. Funds may also be used to provide necessary medical care to an animal to help keep the animal out of the shelter. 2.Humane Education Program: This program supports humane education services at the County animal shelter and within the community. Humane education support may also help pet owners resolve behavioral problems that might otherwise cause them to give up their pets, help shelter animals with behavioral issues that might keep them from being easily adopted and create humane education programs for school-age children. 3.Shelter Intervention Program: Often, families in a crisis turn to surrendering their pets to a shelter due to a lack of financial resources. The intervention program helps to provide resources to keep animals in their homes. Intervention tools include spaying/neutering, behavior/training assistance, fence repair, and grooming. This program may also be used to help domestic violence victims or seniors on limited incomes to keep their pets in their lives when they may otherwise have had to consider relinquishment due to a lack of funds for basic daily needs or medical concerns. 4.Spay Neuter and Wellness Program: This program allows spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips to be more affordable and accessible in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Animal Services accomplishes this by establishing partnerships and developing mobile programs to reach into the areas of the County in greatest need, targeting the species/breeds of animals most likely to be found in the County shelter, and supporting healthy community cats through TNR/RTF (trap-neuter-return / return- to-field) and Working Cat Adoptions. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to accept the report will delay the information the Board has requested. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Program Description Date Posted Amount GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/2/2024 $9.52 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/3/2024 $36.68 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/18/2024 $75.50 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/18/2024 $54.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/18/2024 $105.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/18/2024 $20.76 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/23/2024 $263.63 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/23/2024 $79.50 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/25/2024 $20.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/25/2024 $200.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/26/2024 $500.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/26/2024 $1,000.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/31/2024 $2,230.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 7/31/2024 $98.36 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/1/2024 $303.60 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/2/2024 $14.28 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/2/2024 $0.13 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/6/2024 $1,400.00 GENERAL ABF WEBSITE DONATION 8/7/2024 $595.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/9/2024 $50.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/9/2024 $75.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/14/2024 -$98.36 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/15/2024 $210.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/15/2024 $5.00 GENERAL ABF WEBSITE DONATION 8/15/2024 $100.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/16/2024 $12.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/21/2024 $25.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/21/2024 $120.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/23/2024 $6.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/26/2024 $75.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/26/2024 $65.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/26/2024 $208.67 GENERAL ABF WEBSITE DONATION 8/27/2024 -$100.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/29/2024 $1,000.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/30/2024 $500.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/30/2024 $20.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 8/30/2024 $100.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/3/2024 $9,055.63 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/3/2024 $18.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/5/2024 $0.04 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/6/2024 $36.68 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/12/2024 $9.52 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/12/2024 $250.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/13/2024 $20.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/18/2024 $100.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/18/2024 $20.76 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/18/2024 $12.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/19/2024 $100.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/19/2024 $20.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/19/2024 $6.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/23/2024 $2,085.00 GENERAL ABF WEBSITE DONATION 9/24/2024 $15.00 GENERAL ABF WEBSITE DONATION 9/25/2024 $825.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/26/2024 $766.48 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/26/2024 $250.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/30/2024 $180.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/30/2024 -$6.00 GENERAL ABF GENERAL DONATION 9/30/2024 $6.00 TOTAL SUM $23,149.38 Summary by Donation Type Type Total WEBSITE DONATION $2,360.00 GENERAL DONATION $20,789.38 TOTAL SUM $23,149.38 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3429 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Assessor, a purchase order with CoStar Realty Information, Inc., in the amount of $57,775 for subscription/license access to CoStar Suite, a Commercial and Industrial property valuing subscription service for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Gus Kramer, County Assessor Report Title:CoStar Realty Information, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Assessor, a purchase order with CoStar Realty Information, Inc., in the amount of $57,774.72, for subscription/license access to CoStar Suite, a Commercial and Industrial property valuing subscription service for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The subscription will be billed monthly, in the amount of $4,564.56, and will be paid by the General Fund. BACKGROUND: CoStar Realty Information, Inc., “CoStar Suite,” has been used by the Assessor's Office since 2020, and provides vital, proprietary information used to help determine Commercial and Industrial property valuation for tax purposes. The subscription provides access for 10 users, to CoStar Property, CoStar Comps, and CoStar Tenants, with complete platform data for all counties in the State of California. The CoStar Realty Information, Inc., CoStar Suite, enables appraisers to have on-line access to comparable market, sales, cost, and income data, property characteristics, tenant data, and market trend information, which is used to analyze and determine Commercial and Industrial property appraisals for enrollment of the Assessment Roll. CoStar Suite has become a mission critical subscription service for the appraisal staff, providing tools and services that extend beyond the capabilities of the County's Land Information System (LIS). CoStar’s license terms and conditions include an indemnification provision from the County to CoStar, as well as a limitation of liability capping CoStar’s liability at the amount of license fees paid by the County in the twelve (12) months prior to the claim arising. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3429,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the purchase order is not approved, the Assessor's Office will no longer have the ability to access this vital and proprietary information essential to the appraisal staff who value the most complicated properties in our county, for tax assessment purposes. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3483 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/26/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ACCEPT an update on the oversight and activities of the Community Services Bureau (Non-Head Start programs), as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. Attachments:1. Presentation to FHS on Non-Head Start Programs Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Family & Human Services Committee Report Title:Update on Oversite and Activities of CSBs Non-Head Start Programs ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT an update on the oversight and activities of the Community Services Bureau (Non-Head Start programs), as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for this action. BACKGROUND: Oversight of the Community Services Bureau and Head Start programs was originally referred to the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) on March 1, 2005. Since that time the program has provided the Committee with annual updates on the programs and services provided. On September 23, 2024 the Employment and Human Services Department presented the attached materials to the Family and Human and Services Committee providing an update on the Community Services Bureau’s Non -Head Start programs. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The report will not be received as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3483,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Scott Thompson, CSB Interim Director, Community Services Bureau info@ehsd.cccounty.us | 925 -608-4800 Community Services Bureau Non-Head Start Services September 23, 2024 1 1.Community Action 2.Stage 2 and CAPP 3.LIHEAP 2 Outline 3 Community Action Community Action Program Community Service Block Grant Outcomes Economic Opportunity Council 4 Community Action Program 11 Non-Profits Funded Bay Area Legal Aid Greater Richmond Interfaith Program Hope Solutions Lao Family Community Development Loaves and Fishes Monument Crisis Center Monument Impact Opportunity Junction Rising Sun Center for Opportunity STAND! For Families Free of Violence St. Vincent de Paul 5 Community Service Block Grant Outcomes 2023 Program Outcomes as reported on the CSBG Annual Report 430 Housed 13,918 Individuals Served! 1,514 Employed 221 Received Mental Health Services 13,5078 Fed Economic Opportunity Council 6 A tripartite board functions as an advisory body overseeing the CSBG grant. •Conducted seven public hearings reaching 291 low-income community members. •Logged 522 volunteer hours and participated in 12 community coalitions. •Conducted 13 site visits to assess performance of subcontractors. •Provided 400 backpacks with essential supplies to the unhoused throughout the county. Economic Opportunity Council & CSBG Subcontractors May 9, 2024 7 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP 8 $1,229 Average benefit amount 1,494 Number of households $1,837,018 Given to Contra Costa residents so far in 2024 9 Alternative Payment Programs CalWorks Stage 2 California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) Stage 2 and CAPP Program Design •Parental choice •Direct payment to provider •Higher income cap: Up to $104,544 annual income for family of 4 Eligibility Requirements •Children ages 0–13 or up to 21 with an IEP •A need for services (e.g., employment, education, seeking job) •Stage 2 families must have received TANF 10 Program Duration Reimbursement •Rates based on age of child,hours of care, and type of provider •Maximum reimbursement: $1,890/month for an infant in a center •Minimum reimbursement: $647/month for a school -aged child with family, friend or neighbor •Stage 2: Up to 24 months after family stops receiving TANF •CAPP: Until the child turns 13 years old Stage 2 and CAPP 11 1,269 Children Served in 2023 -24 Recommendation 12 ACCEPT an update on the oversight and activities of the Community Services Bureau (Non-Head Start programs), as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee Scott Thompson, CSB Interim Director, Community Services Bureau info@ehsd.cccounty.us | 925 -608-4800 Community Services Bureau Non-Head Start Services September 23, 2024 1 1.Community Action 2.Stage 2 and CAPP 3.LIHEAP 2 Outline 3 Community Action Community Action Program Community Service Block Grant Outcomes Economic Opportunity Council 4 Community Action Program 11 Non-Profits Funded Bay Area Legal Aid Greater Richmond Interfaith Program Hope Solutions Lao Family Community Development Loaves and Fishes Monument Crisis Center Monument Impact Opportunity Junction Rising Sun Center for Opportunity STAND! For Families Free of Violence St. Vincent de Paul 5 Community Service Block Grant Outcomes 2023 Program Outcomes as reported on the CSBG Annual Report 430 Housed 13,918 Individuals Served! 1,514 Employed 221 Received Mental Health Services 13,5078 Fed Economic Opportunity Council 6 A tripartite board functions as an advisory body overseeing the CSBG grant. •Conducted seven public hearings reaching 291 low-income community members. •Logged 522 volunteer hours and participated in 12 community coalitions. •Conducted 13 site visits to assess performance of subcontractors. •Provided 400 backpacks with essential supplies to the unhoused throughout the county. Economic Opportunity Council & CSBG Subcontractors May 9, 2024 7 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP 8 $1,229 Average benefit amount 1,494 Number of households $1,837,018 Given to Contra Costa residents so far in 2024 9 Alternative Payment Programs CalWorks Stage 2 California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) Stage 2 and CAPP Program Design •Parental choice •Direct payment to provider •Higher income cap: Up to $104,544 annual income for family of 4 Eligibility Requirements •Children ages 0–13 or up to 21 with an IEP •A need for services (e.g., employment, education, seeking job) •Stage 2 families must have received TANF 10 Program Duration Reimbursement •Rates based on age of child,hours of care, and type of provider •Maximum reimbursement: $1,890/month for an infant in a center •Minimum reimbursement: $647/month for a school -aged child with family, friend or neighbor •Stage 2: Up to 24 months after family stops receiving TANF •CAPP: Until the child turns 13 years old Stage 2 and CAPP 11 1,269 Children Served in 2023 -24 Recommendation 12 ACCEPT an update on the oversight and activities of the Community Services Bureau (Non-Head Start programs), as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3484 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ESTABLISH the Economic Development Committee as a standing committee of the Board of Supervisors, to supersede the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative, and APPOINT Supervisors Glover and Burgis to the Economic Development Committee, as recommended by Supervisors Glover and Burgis. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development Report Title:ESTABLISH a standing the Economic Development Committee of the Board of Supervisors, to supersede the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Initiative. ☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: As recommended by Supervisors Glover and Burgis: ESTABLISH the Economic Development Committee as a standing committee of the Board of Supervisors, to supersede the Board of Supervisors Ad-Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative. APPOINT Supervisors Glover and Burgis to the Economic Development Committee. CONTINUE to lead implementation of the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative and REFER detailed oversight of the Initiative, as well as the other economic development activities of the County, to the Economic Development Committee. DIRECT the Department of Conservation and Development to provide staff support to the Economic Development Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as staff workload is not expected to change significantly. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3484,Version:1 BACKGROUND: On February 26, 2013, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to begin working on an initiative to promote economic development along the Northern Waterfront by collaborating with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to understand the current and emerging trends and issues affecting economic development in the region. On April 4, 2013, DCD staff recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a map establishing the boundaries for a Northern Waterfront study area and a proposed work program and timeline. The Northern Waterfront study area included several unincorporated communities (Rodeo, Crockett, Port Costa, Pacheco, and Bay Point) and six cities (Hercules, Martinez, Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley, which eventually became seven when the City of Brentwood joined in 2018). To provide oversight for the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative (Initiative), the Board of Supervisors established an ad hoc committee on February 26, 2013, composed of two Board members whose districts constituted the Northern Waterfront study area. The Board of Supervisors Ad-Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative has met on a periodic basis to receive updates about the project’s status, obtain public input and provide guidance on implementation of the Initiative. While the Committee is staffed by the Department of Conservation and Development of Contra Costa County, the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative is a partnership between the County and the seven cities along Highway 4. Highlights of the Ad-Hoc Committee’s Work in recent years: -Adoption of the Strategic Action Plan for the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative on January 22, 2019. -Eleven (11) Opportunity Zones were designated in Northern Waterfront jurisdictions in 2018. -Vortex Marine moved to the City of Antioch (2019). -A matching grant of $75,000 was secured from U.S. Economic Development Administration for short- line rail feasibility study on the Wilbur Ave. corridor (2019). -FutureBuild secured a $200,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency training grant in Pittsburg (2019). -The Northern Waterfront Conceptual Framework for Community and Capital Development led to non- profit job/life skills organizations looking to start operations in East Contra Costa County. -On June 17, 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) released an open call for letters of interest for a new pilot program that will introduce Priority Production Areas (PPAs), and on December 17, 2019, the County adopted a resolution nominating two County districts in Bay Point and Pacheco as Association of Bay Area Governments/Metropolitan Transportation Commission's recognized Priority Production Areas, to establish eligibility for grant funding. Those nominations were made official by MTC-ABAG in 2020. -On June 28, 2023, the County was approved for an award of $500,000 in grant funding from MTC- ABAG for the Northern Waterfront Priority Production Areas Technical Assistance Project for the feasibility analysis, framework, and template materials necessary for local staff to get PPA-related programs or policies adopted across multiple Priority Production Areas (PPAs) in the Northern Waterfront, namely those in the County and in the Cities of Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch and Oakley. -In 2024 the City of Hercules secured $850,000 for the Hercules Hub Multi-Modal Transportation Station. -Also in 2024, the City of Pittsburg’s Water Treatment Plant Fuel Cell Project secured $959,752. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3484,Version:1 -On September 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the County’s participation in the Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront of Contra Costa County, which included an agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) providing the County with $5,000,000 for the GEZ. -In 2023, the County joined TeamCalifornia to market and promote the Northern Waterfront of Contra Costa County along with the Cities of Antioch, Brentwood, and Oakley, and in 2024, the Contra Costa County’s Northern Waterfront was selected to host the 2025 “Meet the Consultants” Conference. To conduct the Initiative and significantly expand the capacity of the County to perform the economic development function, the Board allocated revenues for economic development staff beginning in 2013. With ongoing investment from the Board, DCD hired at Economic Development Manager in 2013, an Economic Development Project Manager in 2022, and Economic Development Planner in 2024. DCD now has the capacity to wok not only on the Initiative but also on general economic development activities throughout the unincorporated County as well as other economic development projects and programs. As a result of these successes and the increased capacity of the County to continue to pursue additional economic development activities countywide, in the meeting of the Northern Waterfront Ad Hoc Committee on August 7, 2024, the Committee provided direction to expand the Committee’s purview to be countywide. The Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative will continue to be a major focus and detailed oversight of the Initiative would be provided by the Economic Development Committee. The primary work areas and initiatives the Economic Development Committee would help oversee and guide include: -Implementation of the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative Strategic Action Plan, and related projects, including the Green Empowerment Zone for the Northern Waterfront of Contra Costa County, the Northern Waterfront Priority Production Areas (PPAs) Technical Assistance Project, and the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan. -Consideration of the potential to prepare an Economic Development Plan for the County -General business retention, attraction, and expansion efforts in the unincorporated areas -Marketing and promotion of Contra Costa County through TeamCalifornia and other avenues. -Collaboration and coordination countywide with city economic development efforts. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: A decision to not adopt the recommended action would result in the Economic Development Committee not being formed and the Ad Hoc Committee would remain. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 367 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-367 proclaiming October 20, 2024 as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Director of the Office of Communications & Media. Attachments:1. 2024-10-22 C.6 Corres.pdf, 2. Signed Res 2024-367.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Kristi Jourdan, Communication and Media Director Report Title:ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2024, as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2024, as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Director of the Office of Communications & Media. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: On October 17, 2023, the Board of Supervisors declared October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day. The County will join community media partners nationwide in the annual celebration of voices that bring awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media. Community media includes locally owned platforms, such as radio stations, television channels, and newspapers, that amplify underrepresented voices and enable them to share their unique stories with the community. This year, the Office of Communications & Media is particularly recognizing how these platforms foster connection, exchange ideas, and promote understanding. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Contra Costa County will not declare October 20 as Community Media Day. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-367,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Community Media Day and Free Speech Week WHEREAS,the Office of Communications & Media upholds the principles of free speech, government transparency, and accountability as essential pillars of a thriving democracy; and WHEREAS,Community Media Day and Free Speech Week are celebrated annually to highlight the vital role of free expression and accessible media in fostering informed, engaged, and empowered communities; and WHEREAS,community media organizations equip individuals with the tools and knowledge to create, share, and engage with diverse content, offering valuable programming through public, educational, and government access channels, community radio, and local newspapers; and WHEREAS,community media is locally owned and driven by community needs, ensuring that underrepresented voices have the platform to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives; and WHEREAS,the Office of Communications & Media provides essential information to the public on county programs, events, public safety, emergency preparedness, and response, while supporting the content creation needs of all county departments; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa Television, as a public service of the Board of Supervisors, plays an indispensable role in fostering a vibrant local information ecosystem, sparking conversations on shared interests, elevating policy discussions, enhancing cultural understanding, and distributing knowledge that improves lives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:that October 20, 2024, is hereby proclaimed Community Media Day in Contra Costa County, and all members of the community are encouraged to recognize and promote the importance of community media in enriching civic life. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 2024-10-22 C.6 commentary Juliet Casey: Los Medanos College is a proud partner of CCTV with a shared mission of strengthening the community through education and disseminating fair, accurate and timely information. In a time when credible sources of news and information are difficult to discern in the din of social media and “infotainment,” CCTV stands apart. CCTV is a vital portal for public access to government, education, and news, and provides an outlet for community voices that would not otherwise be heard. Thank you, CCTV, and congratulations on 30 years of service to Contra Costa County! Ted Asregado: and I am the Public Information Officer at the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office. Why is community media so important to us? Well from our office's perspective it is integral to our communication strategy. We've utilized this television studios at Contra Costa TV to record long form videos. We've asked the staff to help us uh create ads and edit them for social media for our community academy. This is a 10 week course where we invite the public in about 20 people to learn all about the work we do at the DAS office. And then finally we're really excited about this one. It is a podcast that we just launched called Cross Examination which we record at Contra Costa T V's brand new podcasting facility. So yes community media very important to us here at the District Attorney's Office. 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 360 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-360 proclaiming the week of October 19-26, 2024, as “California Flood Preparedness Week” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-360.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Click or tab here to enter text. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution proclaiming the week of October 19-26, 2024, as “California Flood Preparedness Week” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: On October 17, 2023, the Board declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” on October 21-28, 2023. This year, the State has declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” to be on October 19-26, 2024. The County will join federal, state, and/or other local agencies during Flood Preparedness Week in raising awareness of flood risk. This year’s theme is “Floods Can Happen Any Place, Any Time.” Understanding what causes these natural events or what makes them more extreme, helps determine what we can do to control or prevent the loss of life or property that comes from natural disasters. Preparing for a flood should occur well before the rain comes. It’s important to know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Flooding is not covered by most homeowner’s insurance policies; however, a policy can be purchased from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) partners. As part of the County Floodplain Management Program (Program) administered by the Public Works Department, Public Works would like to provide information about our Program and resources on flood risk and preparedness. This information is also available through the California Department of Water Resources, specifically the Flood Preparedness website, which provides links to additional information from such agencies as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Flood Insurance Program. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-360,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Contra Costa County will not declare that week as the Statewide California Flood Preparedness Week. c: Monica Nino - CAO, Kristi Jourdan - CCTV, Carrie Ricci - Administration, Jocelyn LaRocque - Engineering Services, Larry Gossett - Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor - Engineering Services, Marke Smith - Engineering Services THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF: RECOGNIZING California Flood Preparedness Week October 19-26, 2024. WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa recognizes the significant public safety threat flooding poses to the population, assets, and economy of our County; and WHEREAS, the floodplain management program services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and WHEREAS, the support and understanding of an informed citizenry is vital to the efficient administration of the Unincorporated Contra Costa County Floodplain Program; and WHEREAS, the health and safety of this community greatly depend on the administration of this program; and WHEREAS, during the California Flood Preparedness Week, local, state, and federal agencies across the state work together to inform the public about the dangers of flooding, how to prepare their homes and families for a flood, and plan for recovery; and WHEREAS, climate change impacts, recent wildfires, and extreme weather events make it more important than ever for Californians to be flood ready; and WHEREAS, California Flood Preparedness Week 2024 will be held statewide during the week of October 19- 26, 2024; and WHEREAS, the theme for California Flood Preparedness Week 2024 will be “Be Aware, Be Prepared, and Take Action!” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize October 19-26, 2024, as CALIFORNIA FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK, support public awareness of flood risk, and encourages County residents to take action to understand their flood risk and prepare appropriately. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 361 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-361 recognizing Susan Andersen-Berger as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-361.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Report Title:Resolution Recognizing Susan Andersen-Berg as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: Recognizing Susan Andersen-Berg as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact BACKGROUND: Recognizing Susan Andersen-Berg as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: No negative action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-361,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing Susan Andersen-Berg as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year WHEREAS,Sue has been a tireless community volunteer in Orinda; and WHEREAS, Sue has been generous with her time and knowledge as a Master Gardener advocating for the beautification of our wonderful city;and WHEREAS, Sue’s knowledge has helped the city produce a wonderful resource, the Fire-Wise Guide, complete with wildfire resistant plant photographs and descriptions.; and WHEREAS, Sue has worked diligently as Horticulture Chair of the Orinda Garden Club and the city to create beautiful, waterwise and sustainable landscaping. . WHEREAS,Sue has also contributed in many ways to Orinda’s local school gardens. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor Susan “Sue” Andersen-Berger For her passion and dedication in keeping Orinda beautiful. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-361,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 362 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/14/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-362 recognizing Dr. Eugene "Gene" Gottfried as 2024 Orinda Volunteer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-362.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Report Title:Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene Gottfried for 2024 Volunteer of the Year ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene Gottfried for 2024 Volunteer of the Year FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact BACKGROUND: See resolution. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: No negative action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-362,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene “Gene” Gottfried as 2024 Volunteer of the Year WHEREAS,Dr. Eugene Gottfried a retired medical doctor has volunteered in many capacities over many years to benefit the Orinda community; and WHEREAS,Gene was an early board member and supporter of the Rescue One Foundation and has previously served as a board member for the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Orinda Community Foundation. Gene has also served in the Rotary Club of Orinda and the Lamorinda Village; and WHEREAS,Gene is the Founder, Neighborhood Watch/Upper El Toyonal, a consortium of neighborhood preparedness groups (with about 12 block captains and 150 families) organized to promote family and neighborhood safety and emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS,Gene is also a member of the Orinda Public Safety Advisory Commission, and a Community Emergency Response Team instructor. Following a career in academic medicine, Gottfried maintains an appointment as Professor Emeritus at UCSF; and WHEREAS,Gene proudly served the United States Naval Reserve (Medical Corps): Active duty 2 years plus Ready Reserves 7 years; final rank of Lieutenant Commander NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor Dr. Eugene “Gene” Gottfried For his passion and dedication in keeping Orinda safe CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-362,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 363 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-363 recognizing Rich Thompson as Orinda Citizen of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-363.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Report Title:Resolution recognizing Rich Thompson Orinda Citizen of the Year ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept Resolution recognizing Rich Thompson FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact BACKGROUND: Orinda Nomination for 2024 Citizen of the Year CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: No action taken CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-363,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing Rich Thompson as Orinda Citizen of the Year WHEREAS,Rich has been a longtime member and an extraordinary chair of the Art in Public Places Committee for many years.He has gone well beyond any expectations serving the community in that capacity; and Whereas, His leadership as chair of APPC goes beyond setting agendas and conducting the meetings, to being the principal catalyst to its success for over a decade;and Whereas, Some of Riches many accomplishments include reaching out too many artists to encourage them to submit applications for review by the APPC for their art to be on loan to display in local public places; he visits artists’ studios to review their available works, then submits detailed bio with art photos for APPC review; and Whereas, Rich designs, purchases and installs signage for each artwork. Most pieces are outdoor sculptures on loan by the artist; and . Whereas,Rich and his wife Casey have been donors to the Artspace Orinda Program since its inception in 2007. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor Rich Thompson For his passion and dedication in keeping Orinda beautiful. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-363,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 364 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-364 congratulating The Town of Moraga on its 50th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-364.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Report Title:Resolution congratulating The Town of Moraga on its 50th Anniversary ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept presentation recognizing Moraga at its 50th Anniversary FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact BACKGROUND: Moraga is celebrating its 50th year of being incorporated. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: No negative action. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-364,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing the Town of Moraga on its 50th Anniversary Celebration WHEREAS,the Town of Moraga,incorporated on November 12,1974,is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of prosperity and community; and WHEREAS,the Town of Moraga has a rich history and tradition,and has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and progress over the past five decades; and WHEREAS,the Town of Moraga has fostered a strong sense of community through its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents,promoting education,and preserving its natural beauty and open spaces; and WHEREAS,the Town of Moraga is home to Saint Mary's College of California,which has been an integral part of the community, contributing to its educational, cultural, and economic vitality; and WHEREAS,Moraga has worked in partnership with the County to provide a healthy and flourishing environment for all residents; and WHEREAS,the 50th anniversary of the Town of Moraga is a milestone that deserves recognition and celebration, honoring the achievements of the past and looking forward to a vibrant and sustainable future. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby congratulate the Town of Moraga on its 50th anniversary and commends the town's leadership,residents,and community partners for their dedication,hard work,and contributions to making Moraga a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-364,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 365 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-365 to kick off the 2024 Counties Care – Holiday Food Fight, as recommended by Supervisor Glover. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-365.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Diana Becton, District Attorney Report Title:2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight Kick Off ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution to kick off the 2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight, as recommended by Supervisor Glover. FISCAL IMPACT: No budgetary impact. All funds raised will be donated to charity. BACKGROUND: The Annual Counties Care Holiday Food Fight has evolved into a challenge between Contra Costa County and Solano County as a friendly competition to see which county can achieve the larger amount of donations, all in the spirit of helping the residents of both counties. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Contra Costa County will not be able to participate in the 2024 Counties Care Holiday Food Fight. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-365,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Launching the “2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight” WHEREAS, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties originated as a Contra Costa County project; and WHEREAS, The Food Bank works heroically on the front lines of the daily effort to address food inadequacies, providing food 242,364 times on average each month to residents of Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS, The Food Bank distributes over 20 million pounds of food each year to food insecure residents of Contra Costa County seven days a week; and WHEREAS, the number of residents of this County who are struggling to make ends meet and need the Food Bank’s assistance continues to remain high; and WHEREAS, climate, power outages, devastating fires, COVID-19, housing shortages, skyrocketing rents and other societal pressures create extra demands on the Food Bank’s budget, due to reduced access to fresh produce, as well as the necessity to serve people that need extra help to make ends meet and navigate their changing situations; and WHEREAS, the Food Bank is enabled by our monetary donations from County employees to purchase and distribute fresh produce, which makes up nearly 55% of everything they dispense to our neighbors; and WHEREAS, since 2002, approximately 6,530 employees of Contra Costa County, in virtually every department, have participated in this annual drive to serve the residents of Contra Costa County who are in need and have over the last 21 years raised approximately $1.6 million toward this effort; and WHEREAS, the “2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight” will take place between November 18th and December 31, 2024; and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-365,Version:1 WHEREAS, County employees encourage the public to participate in the “2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight” between the employees of Contra Costa and Solano counties by donating generously and often to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano online in a corresponding “people-to-people” challenge; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby recognizes this great and constant need in the community, and commends, encourages, and challenges employees and residents of Contra Costa and Solano counties to open their hearts and wallets to assist the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties and its client organizations during the coming holiday season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby officially continues the annual challenge with Solano County and kicks off the “2024 Counties Care - Holiday Food Fight” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby encourages all residents of Contra Costa and Solano counties to extend the generous holiday spirit throughout the year to help those less fortunate. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 366 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-366 in honor of Jacqueline Woods on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Counsel. Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2024-366.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Thomas Geiger, County Counsel Report Title:Adopt Resolution in Honor of Jacqueline Y. Woods on the Occasion of Her Retirement ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution in honor of Jacqueline Y. Woods on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: Please see attached resolution. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-366,Version:1 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing the Retirement of Jacqueline Yvette Woods from Contra Costa County WHEREAS,Jacqueline Yvette Woods graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in December 1981, received her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in May 1985, and was licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California in July 1988; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline began her career with Contra Costa County on December 13, 1995, in the County Counsel’s Office as a Deputy County Counsel, Small Claims Advisor, where she advised pro per litigants and other legal professionals regarding small claims civil litigation practice and procedures, including alternative dispute resolution options; and WHEREAS,on November 18, 1996, Jacqueline was appointed a Deputy County Counsel, Deep Class, where she began representing the then-Social Services Department on juvenile dependency matters and temporary conservatorships and the Health Services Department on permanent conservatorships and hospital writ of habeas corpus hearings; and WHEREAS,over the years Jacqueline rose from Deputy County Counsel, Basic Level to Deputy County Counsel, Advanced Level; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline has been the trial attorney for numerous contested hearings under the Lanterman- Petris-Short Act; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline, in her tenure representing the Social Services Department and later the Children and Family Services Bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department, expertly handled the prosecution of thousands of juvenile dependency petitions brought to protect vulnerable children, reunify families, and seek permanency planning for children, and defended many of these petitions and Juvenile Court outcomes on appeal in front of the California First District Court of Appeal; and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-366,Version:1 WHEREAS,Jacqueline is the in-house expert for County Counsel regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act and paternity and parentage determination of dependent children, and over the years has provided specific instruction and training to social workers of the Children and Family Services Bureau on these issues; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline is well respected by Children and Family Service Bureau social workers, supervisors, and division managers alike for her thoughtful, poignant, and thorough legal advice regarding juvenile dependency actions; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline is well versed in the history and traditions of the County Counsel’s Office and the County in general, is sensitive to other perspectives and viewpoints, and is highly-regarded by colleagues and clients; and WHEREAS,Jacqueline’s presence in the County Counsel’s Office will be missed not only for her leadership and commitment to public service, to the office, and to Contra Costa County, but also as a role model, mentor, and friend to all who have worked with her; and WHEREAS,we are proud to celebrate this professional milestone in Jacqueline’s career, and to honor her and thank her for her leadership and dedicated service to Contra Costa County and the County Counsel’s Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors congratulates Jacqueline Yvette Woods on her retirement and extends its sincerest thanks to Jacqueline for her 28 years and 10 months of distinguished service to Contra Costa County. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3557 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPOINT Alex Khalfin to the District IV Seat on the First 5 Children and Families Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Carlson. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor Report Title:APPOINT Alex Khalfin to the District IV Seat on the First 5 Children and Families Commission. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPOINT the following individuals to the District IV Seat on the First 5 Children and Families Commission with terms set to expire on October 22, 2027: Alex Khalfin Pleasant Hill, CA FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission on June 15, 1999 (Ordinance 99-15). The Board appointed nine Commission members and nine Alternate members on September 1, 1999. Members include one Supervisor from the County Board of Supervisors, the directors of the County Departments of Health Services, Employment and Human Services, and a representative from the County Administrator's Office of Children's Services. The other five members of the Commission are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and represent each Supervisory District. Commissioners and Alternate Commission members represent various disciplines and backgrounds including pediatrics, early childhood education, child welfare, and schools. Alternate members, including second representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the county agencies mentioned above, and the five districts, hold all the powers of the appointed Commissioners except voting privileges. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3557,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The seats will become vacant. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3558 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:3/19/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPOINT Gloria Lopez to the Non-profit Seat 2 on the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Report Title:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE NORTH RICHMOND MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPOINT Gloria Lopez as the Non-profit seat 2 of the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council. Term is conterminous with Supervisor John Gioa seat; ending December 31, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Established on December 14, 1999 by Resolution No. 99/660, the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council is a seven member advisory body for the unincorporated areas of the North Richmond community. The Council shall advise the Board on: 1. Services which are or may be provided to the North Richmond Community by the County or other local government agencies. Such services include, but are not limited to, public health, safety, welfare, public works, and planning. 2. The feasibility of organizing the existing special districts serving the North Richmond community in order to more efficiently provide public services such as, but not limited to, water, sewer, fire, parks and recreation, and infrastructure improvements. The Council may: 1. Represent the North Richmond community before the Local Agency Formation Commission on proposed boundary changes affecting the community. 2. Represent the North Richmond community before the County Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator on land-use and other planning matters affecting the community. In this regard, the Council shall cooperate with other planning advisory bodies in the North Richmond County area in order to avoid duplication and delay in the planning process. 3. Provide input and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3558,Version:1 reports to the board, County staff or any County hearing body on issues of concern to the North Richmond community. It is understood that the Board is the final decision making authority with respect to issues concerning the North Richmond community and that the Council shall serve solely in an advisory capacity. Except as specified above, the Council may not represent the North Richmond community to any state, county, city special district or school district, agency or commission, or any other organization on any matter concerning the community CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The seat will remain vacant. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3559 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPOINT Rojan Mikael Habon and Maxwell Prost to At-Large Youth seats 1 and 2, and Maren Shahade to At-Large Community Representative seat 4 on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council with terms ending October 22, 2026 as recommended by the Public Protection Committee. Attachments:1. Attachment A_Habon Rojan Mikael (JJCC) 09-09-24_Redacted.pdf, 2. Attachment B_Prost Maxwell (JJCC) 08-25-24 Redacted.pdf, 3. Attachment C_Shahade Maren (JJCC) 09-19-24_Redacted.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer Report Title:JJCC Appointments ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPOINT Rojan Mikael Habon and Maxwell Prost to At-Large Youth seats 1 and 2, and Maren Shahade to At- Large Community Representative seat 4 on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) for terms ending on October 22, 2026, as recommended by the Public Protection Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact from the nomination of individuals to serve on the JJCC; service on the JJCC is voluntary and uncompensated. BACKGROUND: The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) is a multiagency advisory body that advises on the development and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan. As a result of two At-Large Community Representative vacancies, the Probation Department conducted a countywide recruitment effort to identify candidates interested in serving on this advisory body. In response to the recruitment Probation received a total of twelve (12) applications, all twelve (12) met the requirements for At-Large Youth seat’s one (1) and two (2) and At-Large Community Representative seat four (4). All applicants were invited to participate in public interviews scheduled for the October 7, 2024, Public Protection Committee (PPC) meeting. At the PPC meeting, the committee interviewed Rojan Mikael Habon and Maxwell Prost for At-Large Youth seats 1 and 2, and Maren Shahade for At-Large Community Representative seat four (4). The PPC voted CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3559,Version:1 unanimously to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the appointments of Rojan Mikael Habon and Maxwell Prost to At-Large Youth seats one (1) and two (2) and Maren Shahade for At-Large Community Representative seat four (4), all of which are for a two-year terms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, At-Large Youth seat’s one (1) and two (2) and At-Large Community Representative seat four (4) will remain vacant, and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) will be unable to reach quorum. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is subject to the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270). 2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training provided by Contra Costa County. 3. Members of certain boards, commissions, and committees may be required to: (1) file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also known as a Form 700, and (2) complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AB 1234. 4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by public transportation. 5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month. 6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work groups which may require an additional commitment of time. 7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for appointment if he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the following relationships: (1) Mother, father, son, and daughter; (2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter; (3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, and stepdaughter; (4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297; (5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner; (6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined in the Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a business partner or business associate. Rojan Mikael K Habon In this work environment, I cared for a toddler for a few months. I transported him home from school,prepared a meal for him, organized his living space, and followed steps in order for him to get ready forbed. I used time management and communication skills with the parents in order to balance between myother priorities. I am able to take many aspects into consideration while in a demanding environment. Education Community College in Social Justice Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA August 2023 to Present High school diploma Alhambra High School - Martinez, CA August 2019 to June 2023 Skills •Pet Sitting (6 years) •Babysitting (6 years) •Childcare (6 years) •Meal Preparation (4 years) •Cooking (10+ years) •Toddler Care (6 years) •Nannying (6 years) •Infant Care (6 years) •Pet Care (6 years) •Tutoring (4 years) •Food Preparation (6 years) •Cashiering (2 years) •Time Management (10+ years) •Caregiving (6 years) •Busser (2 years) •Food Service (2 years) •Leadership (10+ years) •Civil rights (6 years) •Communication skills (10+ years) •Organizational skills (10+ years) •Theater (6 years) •Front Desk Languages •American Sign Language - Intermediate Awards Summa Cum Laude June 2023 I was awarded with the Summa Cum Laude award at the high school I graduated from for achieving aconsistent 4.0 GPA throughout my education. Superintendent’s Honor Roll June 2023 Due to the successful upkeep of my grades and involvement within the Alhambra community, I wasawarded with the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Certifications and Licenses First Aid Certification March 2021 to June 2025 I took a First Aid Training course while babysitting as well as volunteering for a summer camp in orderto ensure the safety of the children around me. CPR March 2021 to June 2025 I took a CPR course while babysitting as well as volunteering for a summer camp in order to ensure thesafety of the children around me. Driver's License October 2021 to August 2025 Food Handler Certification Groups Drama Club August 2019 to June 2023 Throughout High School, I was heavily apart of my school’s Drama Club. During my senior year, I servedas a leadership position as club president. I helped create a safe environment for my fellow actors as wellas leading in warm ups, organizing backstage, organizing events and gifts, managing our social mediaplatforms, using remind.com to communicate with all of my fellow peers, fundraising, and additionalsupport. Service Club August 2022 to June 2023 During High School I participated in our Service Club which consisted of weekly campus cleanups. I haveprevious experience in volunteering for local cleanup organizations and was proud to contribute to acleaner campus. GSA August 2022 to Present As apart of my High School’s GSA, I helped organize the revival of this club in order to ensure a safe spacefor queer students. I contributed by organizing bake sales for fundraising and managing the exchange of funds, presenting informational slideshows to staff members as well as the Martinez Board of Education,leading weekly meetings with prepared slideshows, and working with other queer members to furtherrepresent and include our community. Currently I am working with our GSA to help organize Martinez’sfirst Pride event which I will be volunteering at as well. Rainbow Community Center September 2022 to Present While working with the Rainbow Community Center, I have been offered numerous opportunitiesincluding protests for minority rights, volunteering at a queer safe summer camp, contributing to theirteen youth program, and representing this community at Concord City meetings as well as articlesthrough the SF Chronicle and Mercury News. I enjoy having the opportunity to be apart of such awelcoming, supportive, and resourceful LGBTQ+ community and am proud to be able to represent them. Writing Club August 2019 to June 2023 Throughout High School I was involved in our writing club known as Backroads. During my junior-senioryear I served as Vice President and eventually President of this club. I ran weekly meetings and helpedcreate a welcoming and creative environment as well as organizing poetry performances, fundraising,managing our social media page in order to provide resources and keep it up to date, advertising events,creating and publishing 2 magazines, and communicating with my team of officers as well as clubmembers while using remind.com Publications These two major shifts sparked a mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth in California https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/LGBTQ-mental-health-17714619.php January 2023 Through the San Francisco Chronicle, I was featured in an article discussing LGBTQ+ mental health incorrespondence to the pandemic and current discrimination against the queer community. I discussedmy personal experience with coming out as well as how watching my community be attacked impactsme as a young queer individual. California’s LGBTQ+ kids in the crosshairs as a surge of bills targeting gender identity reaches record high https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/03/27/californias-lgbtq-kids-in-the-crosshairs-as-a-surge-of-bills- targeting-gender-identity-reaches-record-high/amp/ May 2023 This article discusses recent potential anti-LGBTQ+ bills within California. I discussed how I can see thesebills further harming the queer community as well as how our safety as queer youth is being targeted. A Step in the Right Direction https://ahsdogwatcher.com/718/clubs/a-step-in-the-right-direction/ February 2023 As apart of my High School’s GSA, I was published in an article crediting my presentation towards thestaff members informing them on LGBTQ+ awareness such as vocabulary, student confidentiality, andqueer student safety. 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3476 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/25/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPOINT Jedd Hart to the District 1 Alternate 2 seat for the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending on December 31, 2026 Attachments:1. Hart, Jedd (ESMAC) 09-14-24 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Report Title:APPOINT Jedd Hart to the District 1 Alternate 2 seat for the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending on December 31, 2026 ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPOINT Jedd Hart to the District 1 Alternate 2 seat for the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council for a term ending on December 31, 2026 FISCAL IMPACT: none BACKGROUND: The El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council provides input to the Board of Supervisors, the County Planning Commission, and the Zoning Administrator on land use issues and other concerns affecting the unincorporated community of El Sobrante CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The appointment would not be made and the District would not have representation on the council CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3476,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Submit Date: Sep 15, 2024 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Email Address Employer Job Title Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile District Locator Tool Resident of Supervisorial District: District 1 Length of Employment 7 years Do you work in Contra Costa County? Yes No If Yes, in which District do you work? How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County? 4 years Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No Board and Interest Which Boards would you like to apply for? El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council: Submitted Jedd J Hart Sterling Art Services Woodworker Jedd J Hart Seat Name Alternate Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying? Yes No If Yes, how many meetings have you attended? Education Select the option that applies to your high school education * High School Diploma College/ University A Name of College Attended Colorado College Degree Type / Course of Study / Major BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University B Name of College Attended Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University C Name of College Attended Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Degree Awarded? Yes No Jedd J Hart Upload a Resume Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses Other Training A Certificate Awarded for Training? Yes No Other Training B Certificate Awarded for Training? Yes No Occupational Licenses Completed: Qualifications and Volunteer Experience Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission. I plan to spend the rest of my life here, and have a young son. This board affects his life. Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of your resume with this application) I care. Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you may be qualified? Yes No Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings? Yes No If Yes, please explain: Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory board? Yes No Jedd J Hart If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently serving: If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have previously served: List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you have served. Conflict of Interest and Certification Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors? (Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or Resolution No. 2021/234) Yes No If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other economic relationships? Yes No If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: Please Agree with the Following Statement I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County. I Agree Important Information Jedd J Hart 1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is subject to the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270). 2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training provided by Contra Costa County. 3. Members of certain boards, commissions, and committees may be required to: (1) file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also known as a Form 700, and (2) complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AB 1234. 4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be accessible by public transportation. 5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month. 6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work groups which may require an additional commitment of time. 7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for appointment if he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the following relationships: (1) Mother, father, son, and daughter; (2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter; (3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepson, and stepdaughter; (4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297; (5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner; (6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined in the Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a business partner or business associate. Jedd J Hart 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3477 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:8/27/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE revised Bylaws of Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. Attachments:1. ByLaws Revisions - approved by EOC 8-8-24 clean copy rev 9-25-24, 2. ByLaws Revisions - approved by EOC 8-8-24 with track changes rev 9-25-24 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council Bylaws Approval ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE revised Bylaws of Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: The Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is an Advisory Board to the Board of Supervisors. On June 21, 2022, through Staff Report C. 184, the Board of Supervisors approved the current EOC Bylaws. On August 8, 2024 the EOC approved proposed amendments to the Bylaws. County Counsel has approved these revisions: 1.On pages 4, 5 and 7, item 2f: Added Family and Human Services Committee. 2.On page 5: Seat Terms - removed term limits from all seats (regulations are silent on term limits) 3.On page 6: Item A1, changed the word “will” to “may” (to allow for special circumstances) 4.On page 7, first sentence under reimbursement: removed sector and alternates, and changed it to low- income representatives so that a member of any sector can be reimbursed if they are low income. 5.On page 7, Item B: removed original receipts and added “map showing mileage and the sign-in sheet from the approved activity” (a county requirement) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3477,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the EOC Bylaws would not be amended to provide greater clarify to EOC functions. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined Table of Contents I. Name ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 II. Authority ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 III. Officers .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 IV. Scope of Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................... 3 V. Membership ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 VI. Standards of Conduct ....................................................................................................................................... 5 VII. Terminations .................................................................................................................................................... 5 VIII. Membership Vacancies ................................................................................................................................................. 6 IX. Reimbursement… ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 X. Administration and Staff .................................................................................................................................... 6 XI. Rules ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 XII. Meeting and Meeting Notices ............................................................................................................................. 6 XIII. Amendments .................................................................................................................................................. 7-8 Working by-laws edits from 2/8/2022 & 3/7/2022 Governance Subcommittee. EOC Board approved 3/10/2022 Staff added new language 4/8/2022 EOC Approved 4/14/2022 w/ new language The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined I. Name The Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is the tripartite board of the Community Action Agency (CAA) responsible for administering the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The Employment and Human Services Department’s (EHSD) Community Services Bureau (CSB) is the Federal and State recognized public entity for the Community Action Agency (CAA) of Contra Costa County. II. Authority The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County was created under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, and the Community Services Administration Act of 1974, as amended, the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, as amended. Federal CSBG Act 42 U.S.C. § 9910 states the entity shall administer the community services block grant program through a tripartite board able to participate actively in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CSBG program. Contra Costa County Board Resolution 3671 pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created the legal authority for this body. III. Officers The officers of the EOC shall be the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Officers shall be elected annually at the September meeting. A. Chairperson The Chairperson shall preside at all EOC meetings. He or she has the authority to call special meetings and make appointments to standing and ad-hoc committees. The Chairperson shall enforce the observance of order and decorum among the members. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. B. Vice-Chairperson The Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson and assume all the obligations and authority if the Chairperson is absent. C. Secretary The Secretary shall declare whether a quorum exists at the beginning of each meeting. The Secretary shall monitor attendance. He or she shall read any correspondence at EOC meetings. He or she shall check for any corrections or clarification on previous month’s minutes, and seek approval of minutes. The Secretary shall also help prepare minutes of the meeting and ensure that the meeting is recorded. Staff assistance shall be provided. D. Election of Officers The officers shall be elected annually at the September EOC meeting. Nominations for the officers shall be made by the general membership. Should any elective office become vacant, the Chairperson shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term and the EOC shall approve the appointment. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined E. Roles and Responsibility of the Executive Committee Executive officers shall attend all EOC and Executive Committee meetings. They shall plan the general meetings, review the previous month’s minutes and set the agenda. The Executive Committee may conduct emergency meetings if the majority of the members cannot meet. A quorum of 51% of current Executive Committee members, excluding vacancies, will be required to make a program recommendation on behalf of the general membership. In this case, all Executive Committee decisions must be ratified by the full body of the EOC at the next scheduled meeting. IV. Scope of Responsibilities As set forth in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981 and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, as amended, and by the actions of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, the responsibilities of the EOC are: A. To make recommendations to Board of Supervisors (BOS) for EOC membership. B. To hold public hearings for the Community Action Plan of CSB. C. To participate in the subcontractor funding process as directed by program guidance. D. To conduct at least one (1) site monitoring visit to a subcontractor. E. To submit an Annual Report to the BOS on EOC activities accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification, proposed work plan or objectives. F. To review fiscal and programmatic reports submitted by staff regarding the performance of CSBG subcontractors and the Weatherization programs. G. To receive and review each month the budget, minutes, and other reports or materials prepared by staff. V. Membership A. The EOC shall consist of fifteen (15) members, divided equally among three sections, as follows: 1. Public Sector The EOC Public Sector shall include five members of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor may appoint a delegate to serve and vote in his or her place. Delegate appointments must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. 2. Low-Income Sector a) The EOC Low Income Sector shall include five members who represent the low income population. b) To be eligible for appointment, a person must reside in a Contra Costa County low income community or represent low income residents. c) All persons seeking appointment must submit an application to the Clerk of the Board. d) The EOC may recommend for appointment up to two alternate Low Income Sector members, who shall serve and vote in place of Low Income Sector members who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the EOC. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined e) Alternates must meet the same requirements as a regular Low Income Sector member. f) All appointments must be approved by the Family and Human Service Committee and the Board of Supervisors. g) Low-income representatives and alternates may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses (see Reimbursement Section 9). h) Procedure for selecting Representatives of Low Income Persons. Representatives of low income persons shall be chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to assure that they represent the low income persons in the geographic service area. Representatives of low income persons may be selected either to represent a specific area, group, or neighborhood within the service area. Among the selection procedures which may be employed, either separately or in combination, are the following” (a) nominations and elections, whether within the neighborhoods, community or service area as a whole; (b) selection at a meeting or conference of low income persons such that the date, time, and place of such a meeting or conference have been adequately publicized; (c) selection of a small area basis (such as a neighborhood or town) of representatives who in turn select members for the Board; (d) the Board may recognize a group(s) or organizations(s) composed primarily of low income persons and representing the interest of the low income population, whose membership may select one or more representatives of the Board. Persons at or below 125% of the poverty line shall be permitted to vote in the selection processes. The Board may request a waiver for this 125% poverty line eligibility in order to establish residency or criteria as a basis for eligibility. The Board shall make the request for a waiver in writing to the Director of the Office of Community Services. Only those persons sixteen (16) years or older shall be eligible to vote. Each person voting shall be permitted to only one (1) vote. 3. Private/Non-Profit Sector a) The EOC Private/Non-Profit Sector shall include five members who represent the private sector, non-profit organizations, and public services agencies within Contra Costa County. b) All persons seeking appointment must submit an application to the Clerk of the Board. c) The EOC may recommend for appointment up to two alternate Private/Non-Profit Sector members, who shall serve and vote in place of Private/Non-Profit Sector members who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the EOC. d) Alternates must meet the same requirements as a regular Private/Non-Profit Sector member. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined d)e) All appointments must be approved by the Family and Human Services Committee and the Board of Supervisors. B. Seat Terms 1. The term of office for Low-Income and Private/Non-Profit Sector members of the EOC shall be for two (2) years. Low-Income or Private/Non-Profit Sector members may serve no more than three (3) consecutive full terms. Low Income Sector and Private/Non-Profit Sector members may seek reappointment by submitting applications for review to the Clerk of the Board within a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the end of their term. Members who fail to submit a completed application within the specified time period must reapply as a new applicant. 2. Public Sector members shall serve terms that are equal in duration to their term as a member of the Board of Supervisors or until withdrawn from delegation by the supervisor. Delegates serve four (4) year terms for the duration of the Board member term of office or until withdrawn by the supervisor. 3. Unscheduled Vacancies: Terms of the EOC shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30. Should any seat become vacant during its term, the person appointed to fill that position shall the unexpired portion of that term. VI. Standards of Conduct A. Standards 1. All members, alternates and designated staff shall prioritize service to the poor over service to oneself. 2. EOC members are held to the same policies and procedures stated in the county’s code of conduct at the following website: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html B. Conflict of Interest 1. All members, alternates and designated staff shall disclose potential conflicts of interest by filing an annual Statement of Economic Interest (FORM 700) and all other necessary and required documents. 2. Where there is actual or potential conflict of interest, members will recuse themselves from the discussion and/or action taken. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined VII. Terminations An EOC member may be terminated from the body by a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for removal. A. Attendance 1. The EOC schedules a minimum of 10 business meetings annually. A quorum is necessary to conduct the business of the board. Two absences from the regularly scheduled EOC business meetings in a rolling 12-month period will warrant inquiry from the Executive Committee. Three absences from the regularly scheduled business meetings within a 12-month period may will result in a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for removal from the EOC. B. Misconduct 1. Any members who have been called out of order by the chair more than once will be removed from the meeting for misconduct. 2. Due process in accordance with county guidelines will be followed. Refer to “Understanding Ethics & Conflict of Interest Codes https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html 3. For reasons of misconduct, a member will be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for removal by majority vote of EOC members currently serving. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined VIII. Membership Vacancies A. Scheduled Vacancy A scheduled vacancy occurs when a member’s term expires. A scheduled vacancy can be filled after an open recruitment process and upon approval by the Family and Human Services Committee and the Board of Supervisors. B. Unscheduled Vacancy An unscheduled vacancy occurs when a member leaves prior to the end of their seated term. Staff will notify the Board of Supervisors of any unscheduled vacancies. The Clerk of the Board will post the vacancy for a minimum of ten business days. All persons seeking appointment must follow application protocols. IX. Reimbursement The Economic Opportunity Council is responsible for providing, if necessary, reimbursements for reasonable expenses incurred by the low income representatives sector representatives and alternates (i.e. transportation). Low Income representatives and alternates will be reimbursed for mileage according to standard rates when attending approved activities related to the Economic Opportunity Council. A. Rates All reimbursement rates are based on Administrative Bulletin #111.8 (dated 7-13-2010) and are subject to change. B. Procedures for Requesting Reimbursement Reimbursement requests must be made using Demand form D-15 with original receiptsmap showing mileage and the sign in sheet from the approved activity attached. Reimbursement is made on a monthly basis. X. Administration and Staff CSB staff will provide technical and administrative program management and support to the EOC. Staff will ensure compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. XI. Rules The EOC may adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to conduct its business. The EOC shall be governed in its activities by all applicable laws, regulations and instructions. XII. Meeting and Meeting Notices Meeting notices shall comply with the Brown Act, Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance, and The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined all applicable local and state meetings laws. A. General Meetings General meetings of the EOC shall be held monthly at a time and location(s) convenient for the members and the general public. Each September, the EOC will set its general meeting schedule for the year. 1. The Chair, in consultation with the Executive Committee, may cancel a meeting if there is no business to warrant a meeting. 2. Virtual and hybrid meetings may take place in accordance with State and local public meeting laws. B. Special Meetings A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairperson or by a majority of the members of the EOC in accordance with the Brown Act (public meeting law) and Contra Costa County’s Better Governance Ordinance. C. Quorum A quorum is 51% of the fifteen authorized seats. D. Voting 1. Voting on resolutions and all other matters shall be by roll call vote of members in attendance. When the vote is held, the ayes, nays, and abstentions shall be entered into the minutes. Proxy voting is not permitted. 2. Alternates shall be designated as Alternate number 1 and Alternate number 2 for purposes of voting. E. Agenda The agenda shall comply with the Brown Act and Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance and all applicable laws. F. Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. G. Use of Social Media Board members may use social media to provide information and communicate their positions to constituents and the public. Other board members are prohibited from replying or reacting (ex. with emojis or like/dislike icons) to such posts regarding agency business as this constitutes a serial meeting, a violation of the Brown Act. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: April 14, 2022 August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: June 21, 2022 To be determined XIII. Amendments A. Amendments of ByLaws These bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the current membership of the EOC. All amendments must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. B. Notice of Amendment Notice of proposed bylaws amendments must be presented in writing to the EOC and agenized at a general meeting. The proposed amendments may be voted upon at the next general meeting of the EOC. The agenda for the meeting at which the proposed amendment is to be voted upon shall contain an item entitled “Proposed ByLaws Amendment.” C. Public Access to EOC Records The EOC shall make available to the public all records as required by the Brown Act, Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance, the Public Records Act, and other applicable laws. D. Dissolution Dissolution of the EOC shall be affected in accordance with applicable law. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined Table of Contents I. Name ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 II. Authority ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 III. Officers .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 IV. Scope of Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................... 3 V. Membership ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 VI. Standards of Conduct ....................................................................................................................................... 5 VII. Terminations .................................................................................................................................................... 5 VIII. Membership Vacancies ................................................................................................................................................. 6 IX. Reimbursement… ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 X. Administration and Staff .................................................................................................................................... 6 XI. Rules ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 XII. Meeting and Meeting Notices ............................................................................................................................. 6 XIII. Amendments .................................................................................................................................................. 7-8 The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined I. Name The Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is the tripartite board of the Community Action Agency (CAA) responsible for administering the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The Employment and Human Services Department’s (EHSD) Community Services Bureau (CSB) is the Federal and State recognized public entity for the Community Action Agency (CAA) of Contra Costa County. II. Authority The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County was created under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, and the Community Services Administration Act of 1974, as amended, the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, as amended. Federal CSBG Act 42 U.S.C. § 9910 states the entity shall administer the community services block grant program through a tripartite board able to participate actively in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CSBG program. Contra Costa County Board Resolution 3671 pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created the legal authority for this body. III. Officers The officers of the EOC shall be the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Officers shall be elected annually at the September meeting. A. Chairperson The Chairperson shall preside at all EOC meetings. He or she has the authority to call special meetings and make appointments to standing and ad-hoc committees. The Chairperson shall enforce the observance of order and decorum among the members. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. B. Vice-Chairperson The Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson and assume all the obligations and authority if the Chairperson is absent. C. Secretary The Secretary shall declare whether a quorum exists at the beginning of each meeting. The Secretary shall monitor attendance. He or she shall read any correspondence at EOC meetings. He or she shall check for any corrections or clarification on previous month’s minutes, and seek approval of minutes. The Secretary shall also help prepare minutes of the meeting and ensure that the meeting is recorded. Staff assistance shall be provided. D. Election of Officers The officers shall be elected annually at the September EOC meeting. Nominations for the officers shall be made by the general membership. Should any elective office become vacant, the Chairperson shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term and the EOC shall approve the appointment. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined E. Roles and Responsibility of the Executive Committee Executive officers shall attend all EOC and Executive Committee meetings. They shall plan the general meetings, review the previous month’s minutes and set the agenda. The Executive Committee may conduct emergency meetings if the majority of the members cannot meet. A quorum of 51% of current Executive Committee members, excluding vacancies, will be required to make a program recommendation on behalf of the general membership. In this case, all Executive Committee decisions must be ratified by the full body of the EOC at the next scheduled meeting. IV. Scope of Responsibilities As set forth in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981 and the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, as amended, and by the actions of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, the responsibilities of the EOC are: A. To make recommendations to Board of Supervisors (BOS) for EOC membership. B. To hold public hearings for the Community Action Plan of CSB. C. To participate in the subcontractor funding process as directed by program guidance. D. To conduct at least one (1) site monitoring visit to a subcontractor. E. To submit an Annual Report to the BOS on EOC activities accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification, proposed work plan or objectives. F. To review fiscal and programmatic reports submitted by staff regarding the performance of CSBG subcontractors and the Weatherization programs. G. To receive and review each month the budget, minutes, and other reports or materials prepared by staff. V. Membership A. The EOC shall consist of fifteen (15) members, divided equally among three sections, as follows: 1. Public Sector The EOC Public Sector shall include five members of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor may appoint a delegate to serve and vote in his or her place. Delegate appointments must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. 2. Low-Income Sector a) The EOC Low Income Sector shall include five members who represent the low income population. b) To be eligible for appointment, a person must reside in a Contra Costa County low income community or represent low income residents. c) All persons seeking appointment must submit an application to the Clerk of the Board. d) The EOC may recommend for appointment up to two alternate Low Income Sector members, who shall serve and vote in place of Low Income Sector members who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the EOC. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined e) Alternates must meet the same requirements as a regular Low Income Sector member. f) All appointments must be approved by the Family and Human Service Committee and the Board of Supervisors. g) Low-income representatives and alternates may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses (see Reimbursement Section 9). h) Procedure for selecting Representatives of Low Income Persons. Representatives of low income persons shall be chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to assure that they represent the low income persons in the geographic service area. Representatives of low income persons may be selected either to represent a specific area, group, or neighborhood within the service area. Among the selection procedures which may be employed, either separately or in combination, are the following” (a) nominations and elections, whether within the neighborhoods, community or service area as a whole; (b) selection at a meeting or conference of low income persons such that the date, time, and place of such a meeting or conference have been adequately publicized; (c) selection of a small area basis (such as a neighborhood or town) of representatives who in turn select members for the Board; (d) the Board may recognize a group(s) or organizations(s) composed primarily of low income persons and representing the interest of the low income population, whose membership may select one or more representatives of the Board. Persons at or below 125% of the poverty line shall be permitted to vote in the selection processes. The Board may request a waiver for this 125% poverty line eligibility in order to establish residency or criteria as a basis for eligibility. The Board shall make the request for a waiver in writing to the Director of the Office of Community Services. Only those persons sixteen (16) years or older shall be eligible to vote. Each person voting shall be permitted to only one (1) vote. 3. Private/Non-Profit Sector a) The EOC Private/Non-Profit Sector shall include five members who represent the private sector, non-profit organizations, and public services agencies within Contra Costa County. b) All persons seeking appointment must submit an application to the Clerk of the Board. c) The EOC may recommend for appointment up to two alternate Private/Non-Profit Sector members, who shall serve and vote in place of Private/Non-Profit Sector members who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the EOC. d) Alternates must meet the same requirements as a regular Private/Non-Profit Sector member. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined e) All appointments must be approved by the Family and Human Services Committee and the Board of Supervisors. B. Seat Terms 1. The term of office for Low-Income and Private/Non-Profit Sector members of the EOC shall be for two (2) years. Low Income Sector and Private/Non-Profit Sector members may seek reappointment by submitting applications for review to the Clerk of the Board within a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the end of their term. Members who fail to submit a completed application within the specified time period must reapply as a new applicant. 2. Public Sector members shall serve terms that are equal in duration to their term as a member of the Board of Supervisors or until withdrawn from delegation by the supervisor. 3. Unscheduled Vacancies: Terms of the EOC shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30. Should any seat become vacant during its term, the person appointed to fill that position shall the unexpired portion of that term. VI. Standards of Conduct A. Standards 1. All members, alternates and designated staff shall prioritize service to the poor over service to oneself. 2. EOC members are held to the same policies and procedures stated in the county’s code of conduct at the following website: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html B. Conflict of Interest 1. All members, alternates and designated staff shall disclose potential conflicts of interest by filing an annual Statement of Economic Interest (FORM 700) and all other necessary and required documents. 2. Where there is actual or potential conflict of interest, members will recuse themselves from the discussion and/or action taken. VII. Terminations An EOC member may be terminated from the body by a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for removal. A. Attendance 1. The EOC schedules a minimum of 10 business meetings annually. A quorum is necessary to conduct the business of the board. Two absences from the regularly scheduled EOC business The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined meetings in a rolling 12-month period will warrant inquiry from the Executive Committee. Three absences from the regularly scheduled business meetings within a 12-month period may result in a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for removal from the EOC. B. Misconduct 1. Any members who have been called out of order by the chair more than once will be removed from the meeting for misconduct. 2. Due process in accordance with county guidelines will be followed. Refer to “Understanding Ethics & Conflict of Interest Codes https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html 3. For reasons of misconduct, a member will be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for removal by majority vote of EOC members currently serving. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined VIII. Membership Vacancies A. Scheduled Vacancy A scheduled vacancy occurs when a member’s term expires. A scheduled vacancy can be filled after an open recruitment process and upon approval by the Family and Human Services Committee and the Board of Supervisors. B. Unscheduled Vacancy An unscheduled vacancy occurs when a member leaves prior to the end of their seated term. Staff will notify the Board of Supervisors of any unscheduled vacancies. The Clerk of the Board will post the vacancy for a minimum of ten business days. All persons seeking appointment must follow application protocols. IX. Reimbursement The Economic Opportunity Council is responsible for providing, if necessary, reimbursements for reasonable expenses incurred by the low income representatives (i.e. transportation). Low Income representatives and alternates will be reimbursed for mileage according to standard rates when attending approved activities related to the Economic Opportunity Council. A. Rates All reimbursement rates are based on Administrative Bulletin #111.8 (dated 7-13-2010) and are subject to change. B. Procedures for Requesting Reimbursement Reimbursement requests must be made using Demand form D-15 with map showing mileage and the sign in sheet from the approved activity attached. Reimbursement is made on a monthly basis. X. Administration and Staff CSB staff will provide technical and administrative program management and support to the EOC. Staff will ensure compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. XI. Rules The EOC may adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to conduct its business. The EOC shall be governed in its activities by all applicable laws, regulations and instructions. XII. Meeting and Meeting Notices Meeting notices shall comply with the Brown Act, Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance, and all applicable local and state meetings laws. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined A. General Meetings General meetings of the EOC shall be held monthly at a time and location(s) convenient for the members and the general public. Each September, the EOC will set its general meeting schedule for the year. 1. The Chair, in consultation with the Executive Committee, may cancel a meeting if there is no business to warrant a meeting. 2. Virtual and hybrid meetings may take place in accordance with State and local public meeting laws. B. Special Meetings A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairperson or by a majority of the members of the EOC in accordance with the Brown Act (public meeting law) and Contra Costa County’s Better Governance Ordinance. C. Quorum A quorum is 51% of the fifteen authorized seats. D. Voting 1. Voting on resolutions and all other matters shall be by roll call vote of members in attendance. When the vote is held, the ayes, nays, and abstentions shall be entered into the minutes. Proxy voting is not permitted. 2. Alternates shall be designated as Alternate number 1 and Alternate number 2 for purposes of voting. E. Agenda The agenda shall comply with the Brown Act and Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance and all applicable laws. F. Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. G. Use of Social Media Board members may use social media to provide information and communicate their positions to constituents and the public. Other board members are prohibited from replying or reacting (ex. with emojis or like/dislike icons) to such posts regarding agency business as this constitutes a serial meeting, a violation of the Brown Act. The Economic Opportunity Council of Contra Costa County EOC Approved: August 8, 2024 BOS Approved: To be determined XIII. Amendments A. Amendments of ByLaws These bylaws may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the current membership of the EOC. All amendments must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. B. Notice of Amendment Notice of proposed bylaws amendments must be presented in writing to the EOC and agenized at a general meeting. The proposed amendments may be voted upon at the next general meeting of the EOC. The agenda for the meeting at which the proposed amendment is to be voted upon shall contain an item entitled “Proposed ByLaws Amendment.” C. Public Access to EOC Records The EOC shall make available to the public all records as required by the Brown Act, Contra Costa County’s Better Government Ordinance, the Public Records Act, and other applicable laws. D. Dissolution Dissolution of the EOC shall be affected in accordance with applicable law. 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3478 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ACCEPT the resignation of Jarrod Bolliger, DECLARE a vacancy in the At-Large Alternate #2 seat on the Advisory Council on Aging for term ending on September 30, 2025, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. Attachments:1. Vacancy Notice.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Vacancy on the Advisory Council on Aging ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT the resignation of Jarrod Bolliger, DECLARE a vacancy in the Alternate #2 seat on the Advisory Council on Aging for term ending on 9/30/2025. DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) provides county-wide planning, cooperation, and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for older residents of the County. ACOA provides leadership and advocacy on behalf of older persons and serves as a channel of communication and information on aging. Jarrod Bolliger was appointed by the Board of Supervisors as the Alternate #2 representative on the ACOA on June 4, 2024, with a term ending on 9/30/25. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The seats would not be declared vacant which would hinder the ability to recruit to fill the position and could cause quorum issues for the body. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3478,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3430 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/23/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ACCEPT the canvass of votes for the October 8, 2024 Special Election for Police Services Measure in the County Service Area P-6, Zone 1519, Subdivision 9581 - unincorporated area of Walnut Creek, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder. (Tax proceeds accrue to the County Service Area) Attachments:1. Oct 8_Zone 1519_Election Certification Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder Report Title:Click or tap here to enter text. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept the Canvass of Votes for the October 8, 2024 Special Election for Police Services Measure in the following County Service Area: Area P-6, Zone 1519, Subdivision 9581 - Unincorporated area of Walnut Creek - DID PASS FISCAL IMPACT: All tax proceeds will accrue to the new County Service Areas. BACKGROUND: For the election results, see the attached Certificate of the County Clerk, providing results of the October 8, 2024 Special Election for the County Service Area, where each landowner of the affected area was allowed one vote for each acre or portion thereof: Area P-6, Zone 1519, Subdivision 9581, Resolution No. 2024-276 Resolution so as to authorize a special tax on said property, located in unincorporated area of Bay Point, to maintain present level of police protection services and provide additional funding for increased police protection services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/28/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3430,Version:1 If the Board of Supervisors does not accept the Canvass of Votes, Zone 9581 will not be formed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/28/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 353 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/13/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-353 approving a side letter of agreement modifying the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the California Nurses Association to update language on the provision of meal and rest breaks for staff providing direct patient care as a result of Senate Bill 1334. Attachments:1. 2024_1004_Side_Letter_SB 1334_Meal & Rest Breaks_CNA_Executed.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:Side Letter between Contra Costa County and the California Nurses Association. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution approving a side letter of agreement modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Contra Costa County and the California Nurses Association to: (1) provide meal and rest periods for staff providing direct patient care depending on the length of their shifts, (2) provide a process for individual nurses to waive the second meal periods for shifts between ten (10) and twelve (12) hours, and (3) provide for a monetary penalty for staff who are not provided meal and rest breaks. FISCAL IMPACT: The Side Letter stems from the passage of SB 1334 which contains statutory penalties for missed meal and break periods. There is no additional fiscal impact from the terms of the Side Letter. BACKGROUND: Effective January 1, 2023, the California State Legislature passed SB 1334, requiring duty-free meal and rest periods for staff performing direct patient care. In accordance with the law, staff are permitted to waive the second meal period under certain circumstances. Additionally, SB 1334 provides for a monetary penalty of one hour of pay for each missed meal or break period, not to exceed a combined two hours of pay per day for each workday that the meal period or rest break was missed. The County and CNA are parties to a MOU that provides for meal and rest periods. Prior to the passage of SB 1334, staff were able to have on-duty meal periods or waive their meal periods altogether, resulting in a shorter shift. With the passage of SB 1334, employers are required to provide duty-free meal periods for shifts under ten (10) hours, which may not be waived. For shifts exceeding ten (10) hours, the second meal period may be CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-353,Version:1 waived if done so in writing. The County and Union agreed to a Side Letter to memorialize aspects of SB 1334, as well as formalize the process for individual employees to waive the second meal period where applicable. Additionally, staff seeking to have flexibility in the timing of the first meal period may agree to permit management to schedule the meal period at any time during the shift. Finally, the Side Letter contains a monetary penalty for missed meal or break periods in accordance with SB 1334. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Staff providing direct patient care will not have the flexibility to waive the second meal period or the timing of such meal periods, which could lead to operational hardships for management and staff. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF the side letter of agreement modifying the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the California Nurses Association to update language on the provision of meal and rest breaks for staff providing direct patient care as a result of Senate Bill 1334. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors acting in its capacity as the governing board of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT: Effective the first of the month following approval by the Board of Supervisors, the Side Letter of Agreement between Contra Costa County and the California Nurses Association be ADOPTED. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-353,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 1 of 7 SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND THE CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION This Side Letter is by and between the California Nurses Association (“CNA”) and Contra Costa County ("County") and is effective on the first of the month following approval of the Board of Supervisors. This side letter amends the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and CNA (July 1, 2022- September 30, 2025) to reflect agreed upon changes stemming from recent legislation impacting meal and rest breaks for employees providing direct patient care. The parties agree that the Memorandum of Understanding shall be amended as follows: SECTION 49 – STAFF NURSE UNIT/PER DIEM EMPLOYEES Per Diem employees may be eligible for certain special types of pays, benefits, and other items in addition to wages under specifically defined circumstances. A list of those special pays, benefits, and other items that are applicable to per diem employees is included as Attachment I. If a special pay, benefit, or other item that is described in this MOU does not specifically reference per diem employees or the special pay, benefit, or other items is not included in Attachment I, then the special pay, benefit, or other item does not apply to per diem employees. A. Health Benefit Coverage for Per Diem Employees. To access County health coverage, per diem employees represented by the Association must be eligible to receive an offer of coverage from the County under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081). Employees eligible to receive an offer of coverage (and qualified dependents), will be offered access to the County’s lowest cost, single individual health insurance plan that is available to the majority of County employees. Employees will be responsible for the full premium cost of coverage. This provision is not subject to the grievance process. B. Family and Medical Leaves. Eligibility of employees in per diem classifications for family or medical leaves under state or federal laws, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and Pregnancy Disability Leave Act, will be determined and administered in accordance with applicable state and/or federal laws. C. Meal Period/Rest Break. 1. Employees who do not provide direct patient care or support direct patient care: a. Employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be entitled to a rest break of up to 15 minutes for each four (4) hours of work. Nurses shall coordinate rest breaks with the Nursing Program Manager, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 2 of 7 b. During each shift of eight (8) hours or more, employees shall be scheduled for an unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes. 3.c. Employees who work in Juvenile Hall, Detention, or the CCHP Advice Nurse Unit may be assigned a shift of eight (8) hours straight with a paid on-site meal period when the employee is not permitted to leave the facility. 2. Employees who provide direct patient care or support direct patient care: a. Employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be entitled to a rest break of 15 minutes for each four (4) hours of work. Nurses shall coordinate rest breaks with the Nursing Program Manager/Ambulatory Care Clinical Supervisor (CSM)/Public Health Nurse Program Manager, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. b. During each shift between five (5) and ten (10) hours, employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be scheduled for an unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes. Employees working between five (5) and six (6) hours may waive the unpaid meal period in writing on a form provided by the County. c. During each shift in excess of ten (10) hours up to twelve (12) hours, employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be scheduled for a second unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes, unless the employee has agreed to waive one of their two meal periods in writing on a form provided by the County. d. Meal and rest breaks may be taken at any time during the shift, except meal breaks must be provided within the first five (5) hours of the start of the shift and may not be taken in the last hour of the shift. However, if an employee wishes to waive the 5th hour requirement for their meal period, they must make that election in writing on a form provided by the County. Employees shall coordinate meal and rest breaks with the Nursing Program Manager/Ambulatory Care Clinical Supervisor, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. e. Beginning on [INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE OF SIDE LETTER] if an employee who provides direct patient care or supports direct patient care in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention is not offered meal and rest breaks as outlined in Sections 49.C.2.a. through c., above, they will be entitled to be paid a penalty of one additional hour of pay at their regular rate of pay for each meal period or rest break not offered or for interrupted meal periods or rest breaks, not to exceed a combined total of two additional hours of pay per day for each workday that the meal period or rest break is not offered. Employees who are not offered meal and rest breaks must report the missed meal and/or rest break on their timesheet within the pay period. Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 3 of 7 f. Employees who work in Juvenile Hall or Detention may be provided with a paid on-site meal period when management determines that the employee is unable to be relieved of duty and is not permitted to leave the facility. Employees must agree in writing to the on-duty meal. 4. Employees who work a ten (10) hour shift between the hours of 9:30 pm to 9:00 am at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) may be assigned a paid on- site meal period when the employee is not permitted leave the facility. D. No Discrimination. There shall be no discrimination as prohibited by law because of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or Association activities against anyone employed by the County. This provision is not subject to the Grievance Procedure. E. Sick Leave. Per diem employee sick leave benefits are set forth in Administrative Bulletin 411, Sick Leave Policy (Employees Not Subject to Labor Code § 245 et. Seq.) F. State Disability Insurance (SDI) General Provisions. Effective as soon as possible, but no later than January 1, 2016, Contra Costa County will enroll employees in the Per Diem Unit in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program subject to the rules and procedures established by the State of California. Determination of SDI payments and eligibility to receive payments is at the sole discretion of the State of California. SDI benefit payments will be sent directly to the employee by the State of California. G. Termination of Employment. Per diem employees serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and may be terminated by the Appointing Authority or designee at any time. Termination of employment is not subject to the grievance procedure and is not subject to appeal. However, a Per Diem employee who is terminated may request a meeting with the Appointing Authority or designee and may be accompanied by a Union Representative. H. Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Per Diem Employees. Any Worker’s Compensation coverage applicable to per diem nurses is determined by law. This section is not subject to the grievance procedure. I. Per Diem Nurses shall receive call-off notice as soon as possible after it is known that their services are not needed, with a good faith effort to call-off prior to one hour. When Per Diem Nurses confirm that they are needed and arrive, but are not needed on their unit, good faith effort will be made to have them work in another area of need commensurate with their skills and competencies. Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 4 of 7 SECTION 51 – LUNCH PERIOD / REST BREAK A. Lunch Period 1. Employees who do not provide direct patient care or support direct patient care: a. During each shift of eight (8) hours or more, employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be scheduled for an unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes. b. Advice Nurses assigned to work the night shift Monday through Friday (10 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.) or Saturday and Sunday (10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.) will be provided a one-half (1/2) hour paid lunch to remain on-site for the duration of the shift. There is no change in shift hours for nurses employed at Juvenile Hall or the Detention Facility and those shifts designated in the Advice Nurse Unit; those 2. Employees who provide direct patient care or support direct patient care: a. Hospital nNurses in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention who are scheduled to work a shift between five (5) and ten (10) hours within a spread of eight and one-half (8-1/2) hours shall receive not less than one-half (1/2) hour for lunch shall be scheduled for an unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes. Meal breaks must be provided within the first five (5) hours of the start of the shift and may not be taken in the last hour of the shift. However, if an employee wishes to waive the 5th hour requirement for their meal period, they must make that election in writing on a form provided by the County. If such nurse is required to work during all or any portion of the lunch period, such time worked shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2), provided the nurse actually works a full shift. b. Nurses in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention who are assigned to shifts in excess of ten (10) hours up to twelve (12) hours shall be scheduled for a second unpaid meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes, unless the employee has agreed to waive one of their two meal periods in writing on a form provided by the County. c. Meal breaks must be provided within the first five (5) hours of the start of the shift and may not be taken in the last hour of the shift. However, if an employee wishes to waive the 5th hour requirement for their meal period, they must make that election in writing on a form provided by the County. Employees shall coordinate meal breaks with the Nursing Program Manager/Ambulatory Care Clinical Supervisor, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. d. Nurses with one-half (1/2) hour lunch at the hospital shall receive priority service over non-employees in the hospital cafeteria. Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 5 of 7 e. Nurses employed at Juvenile Hall or the Detention Facility remaining on a straight eight (8) hour shift who management determines are unable to be relieved of duty and who have agreed in writing to an on-duty meal period are always in paid status and on duty during lunch and shall remain on-site for the entire duration of the shift. B. Rest Break 1. Employees who do not provide direct patient care or support direct patient care: Employees in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention shall be entitled to a rest break of 15 minutes for each four (4) hours of work. Nurses shall coordinate rest breaks with the Nursing Program Manager, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. 2. Employees Who Provide Direct Patient Care or Support Direct Patient Care in CCRMC, Clinics, and Detention: a. Nurses who work eight (8) or ten (10) hour shifts are entitled to a fifteen (15) minute rest break during each four (4) hour working period, and said rest break may be taken at any time during the four (4) hour period. Nurses who are assigned to eight (8) or ten (10) hour shifts shall be entitled to a rest break of 15 minutes for each four (4) hours of work. In no event shall there be more than two (2) rest breaks during one shift. b. Nurses scheduled to work twelve (12) hour shifts are entitled to a fifteen (15) minute rest break during each four (4) hour working period, and said rest break may be taken at any time during the four (4) hour period. Nurses who are assigned to twelve (12) hour shifts shall be entitled to a rest break of 15 minutes for each four (4) hours of work. In no event shall there be more than three (3) rest breaks during one shift. c. Rest breaks may be taken at any time during the shift. Nurses shall coordinate rest breaks with the Nursing Program Manager/Ambulatory Care Clinical Supervisor/Public Health Nurse Program Manager, or designee, in accordance with patient care needs. C. Penalty Beginning on [INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE OF SIDE LETTER] if a nurse is not offered meal and/or rest breaks as outlined in Sections 51.A.2.a-b and 51.B.2.a-b., above, they will be entitled to be paid a penalty of one additional hour of pay at their regular rate of pay for each meal period or rest break not offered or for interrupted meal periods or rest breaks, not to exceed a combined total of two additional hours of pay per day for each workday that the meal period or rest break is not offered. Employees who are not offered meal and rest breaks must report the missed meal and/or rest break on their timesheet within the pay period. Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 6 of 7 SECTION 53 - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES (PHN) 53.1 Lunch Period/Rest Break. A. Public Health Nurses not providing direct patient care are entitled to a rest break of fifteen (15) minutes for each four (4) hours of work and may take either a half- hour (1/2) or one-hour (1) lunch break, provided the operational needs of the department are met. B. Public Health Nurses providing direct patient care shall be entitled to a rest break of fifteen (15) minutes for each four (4) hours of work and may take either a half- hour (1/2) or one-hour (1) lunch break, provided the operational needs of the department are met. C. Beginning on [INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE OF SIDE LETTER] if a Public Health nurse is not offered meal and/or rest breaks as outlined in Section 53.1.B., above, they will be entitled to be paid a penalty of one additional hour of pay at their regular rate of pay for each meal period or rest break not offered, not to exceed a combined total of two additional hours of pay per day for each workday that the meal period or rest break is not offered. Employees who are not offered meal and rest breaks must report the missed meal and/or rest break on their timesheet within the pay period. [Sections 53.2-53.4 remain unchanged by this Side Letter.] The terms of this Side Letter will be incorporated into the next MOU between the County and CNA unless otherwise negotiated by the Parties. Except as specifically amended or excluded by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between the County and CNA (July 1, 2022- June 30, 2025) remain unchanged by this Side Letter. Date: _____________ Contra Costa County: California Nurses Association: Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Justin Taylor Danielle Lopez Stefani Macagba Robin Hargrave Rebecca Cox 10/4/2024 David Sanford Contra Costa County - CNA Side Letter Page 7 of 7 ________________ / _______________ ________________ / _______________ Docusign Envelope ID: 978E8D92-CB63-4CC9-8582-5483981B5BDF Ange Cottone 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 354 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:9/29/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-354 approving the Side Letters between Contra Costa County and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Unit, amending the current Memorandum of Understanding by providing for an additional County contribution to employee deferred compensation accounts. Attachments:1. Side Letter Local One DEFERRED COMPENSATION.pdf, 2. Side Letter Local One CSB Site Supervisor DEFERRED COMPENSATION.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:Side Letter to amend MOUs with AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Units regarding the County deferred compensation contribution. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution approving the Side Letters between Contra Costa County and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Units, amending the current Memoranda of Understanding by providing an additional County contribution to employee deferred compensation accounts. FISCAL IMPACT: Pursuant to the funds agreed to in the Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-Opener section of each Unit's Memorandum of Understanding, the total annual cost is approximately $235,000. The cost will be absorbed by the applicable departments. BACKGROUND: These Side Letters amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Unit (July 1, 2022 - 6/30/2026) to revise Section 23.2 - Deferred Compensation Incentive and Section 5.15 - Deferred Compensation. This revision provides for a County contribution towards active employees’ deferred compensation accounts pursuant to the funds referenced in the Non Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-Opener sections of each MOU. Pursuant to this side letter, the County shall provide a monthly deferred compensation contribution to eligible employees in Local 1 who are enrolled in the County’s deferred compensation program. Only permanent full- time or permanent part-time employees in a position designated at a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week who have been employed by the County for at least ninety (90) calendar days, will be eligible for the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-354,Version:1 contribution. An employee will be considered enrolled in the County’s deferred compensation program as long as they maintain a balance in such an account. Any newly hired employee who satisfies these requirements will also be eligible to receive this contribution on a go-forward monthly basis provided they open a deferred compensation account during the applicable year. Contributions will be made in accordance with the methodology in the respective side letters. Individual contributions are to be distributed on a monthly basis among all eligible employees starting with the following November 10, 2024 pay date through the following January 10, 2025 pay date. For all subsequent contributions, the contribution will be applied on a calendar year basis. The parties acknowledge that the amount of each employee’s pro-rata share is subject to change from year to year as the amount will be wholly dependent on the number of employees enrolled in the deferred compensation program at the time. The terms of these Side Letters are effective upon adoption by the Board and will be incorporated into the next MOU between the County and Local 1. The Parties agree that this Side Letter resolves all re-opener negotiations related to the Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-opener. Except as specifically amended or excluded by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOUs between Contra Costa County and Local 1 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026) remain unchanged. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-Opener section for Local 1 MOUs will remain open. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-354,Version:1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF: The Side Letters of Agreement between the County of Contra Costa and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Units adding sub-sections 5.15.C - Additional Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan, and 23.2.D - Additional Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan, respectively. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors acting solely in its capacity as the governing board of the County of Contra Costa RESOLVES THAT: The attached Side Letters of Agreement between the County and AFSCME, Local 1 and AFSCME, Local 1 Site Supervisors Units be ADOPTED. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ SIDE LETTER BETWEEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND PEU AFSCME, Local One This Side Letter is by and between the Public Employee Union AFSCME, Local One ("Union") and the County of Contra Costa ("County") and is effective immediately following approval of the Board of Supervisors. This side letter amends the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Union (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026) under Section 5.15 - Deferred Compensation Incentive to include an additional sub-section (5.15 .C) providing for a County contribution towards active employees' deferred compensation accounts pursuant to the funds referenced in Section 54 - Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-Opener. 5.15 DEFERRED COMPENSATION. A. Deferred Compensation Plan – Special Benefit for Hires after January 1, 2010: Commencing April 1, 2010 and for the duration of this Agreement, the County will contribute one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month to an employee's account in the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan or other designated tax qualified savings vehicle, for employees who meet all of the following qualifications: 1.The employee was first hired by Contra Costa County on or after January 1, 2010 and, 2.The employee is a permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week and has been so employed for at least 90 calendar days; and, 3.The employee defers a minimum of twenty-five dollars ($25) per month to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan or other designated tax qualified savings vehicle; and, 4.The employee has completed, signed and submitted to the Human Resources Department, Employee Benefits Service Unit the required enrollment form for the account, e.g. the Enrollment Form 457 (b). 5.The annual maximum contribution as defined under the relevant Internal Revenue Code provision has not been exceeded for the employee's account for the calendar year. Employees who discontinue deferral or who defer less than the amount required by this provision for a period of one (1) month or more will no longer be eligible to receive the County contribution. To re-establish eligibility, employees must resume deferring the amount required by this provision. No amount deferred by the employee or contributed by the County in accordance with this provision will count towards the “Base Contribution Amount” or the “Monthly Base Contribution Amount for Maintaining Program Eligibility” required for the County's Deferred Compensation Incentive in any other provision in this Agreement. No amount deferred by the employee or contributed by the County in accordance with any other provision in this Agreement will count toward the minimum required deferral required by this provision. The County's contribution amount in accordance with this provision will be in addition to the County contribution amount for which the employee may be eligible in accordance with any other provision in this contract. Both the employee deferral and the County contribution to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan under this provision, as well as any amounts deferred or contributed to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan in accordance with any other provision of this contract, will be added together for the purpose of ensuring that the annual Plan maximum contributions as defined under IRS Code Section 457(b), or other tax qualified designated savings vehicle, are not exceeded. The County will provide annually to the Union a list of eligible employees who have not enrolled in the deferred compensation plan and will provide the Union with contact information for scheduling an appointment with the Deferred Compensation provider. B. Deferred Compensation Plan – Loan Provision: On August 14, 2012 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2012/348 approving a side letter with the Coalition Unions to allow a Deferred Compensation Plan Loan Program effective September 1, 2012. The following is a summary of the provisions of the loan program: 1. The minimum amount of the loan is $1,000. 2. The maximum amount of the loan is the lesser of 50% of the employee’s balance or $50,000, or as otherwise provided by law. 3. The maximum amortization period of the loan is five (5) years. 4. The loan interest is fixed at the time the loan is originated and for the duration of the loan. The loan interest rate is the prime rate plus one percent (1%). 5. There is no prepayment penalty if an employee pays the balance of the loan plus any accrued interest before the original amortization period for the loan. 6.The terms of the loan may not be modified after the employee enters into the loan agreement, except as provided by law. 7.An employee may have only one loan at a time. 8.Payment for the loan is made by monthly payroll deduction. 9.An employee with a loan who is not in paid status (e.g. unpaid leave of absence) may make his/her monthly payments directly to the Plan Administrator by some means other than payroll deduction each month the employee is in an unpaid status (e.g. by a personal check or money order). 10.The Loan Administrator (MassMutual Life Insurance Company or its successor) charges a one-time $50 loan initiation fee. This fee is deducted from the employee’s Deferred Compensation account. 11.The County charges a one-time $25 loan initiation fee and a monthly maintenance fee of $1.50. These fees are paid by payroll deduction. C. Additional Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan (pursuant to the funds referenced in Section 54 - Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re- Opener): The County shall provide a monthly deferred compensation contribution to eligible employees in the AFSCME, Local One bargaining unit who are enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program. Only permanent full-time or permanent part-time employees in a position designated at a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week who have been employed by the County for at least ninety (90) calendar days, will be eligible for the contribution. An employee will be considered enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program as long as they maintain a balance in such an account. Any newly hired employee who satisfies these requirements will also be eligible to receive this contribution on a go-forward monthly basis provided they open a deferred compensation account during the applicable year. For the 2024 contribution only, the pro-rata amount for each employee will be determined by dividing $229,000 by the number of eligible employees across the AFSCME Local One bargaining unit enrolled in the County’s deferred compensation program on October 1, 2024. This contribution amount will be distributed proportionately on a monthly basis starting with the November 10, 2024 pay date, for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. For all subsequent years, the pro-rata amount for each employee will be determined for the applicable year by dividing $229,000 by the number of eligible employees enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program on January 1. Individual contributions are to be distributed on a monthly basis among all eligible employees starting with the following February 10 pay date through the following January 10 pay date. The parties acknowledge that the amount of each employee's prorate share is subject to change from year to year as the amount will be wholly dependent on the number of employees enrolled in the deferred compensation program at the time. The contribution under this subsection will be added to any existing amounts already deferred or contributed to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan for the purpose of ensuring that the annual Plan maximum contributions as defined under IRS Code Section 457(b), or other tax qualified designated saving vehicle are not exceeded. The terms of this Side Letter are effective in the calendar year in which the Side Letter is executed and will be incorporated into the next MOU between the County and the Union. The Parties agree that this Side Letter resolves all re-opener negotiations related to Section 54 - Non-Healthcare / Non-General Wage Re-opener for the Public Employees Union AFSCME, Local One. Except as specifically amended or excluded by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between Contra Costa County and PEU AFSCME, Local One (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026) remain unchanged by this Side Letter. Date: ___________ Contra Costa County: PEU AFSCME, Local One: (Signature / Printed Name) (Signature / Printed Name) _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ Jeff ApkarianKristin Owen September 25, 2024 David Sanford SIDE LETTER BETWEEN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND PEU AFSCME, LOCAL ONE, SITE SUPERVISOR UNIT This Side Letter is by and between the Public Employee Union AFSCME, Local One, CSB Site Supervisor Unit ("Union") and the County of Contra Costa ("County") and is effective immediately following approval of the Board of Supervisors. This side letter amends the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Union (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026) under Section 23.2 - Deferred Compensation Incentive to include an additional sub-section (23.2 .C) providing for a County contribution towards active employees' deferred compensation accounts pursuant to the funds referenced in Section 54 - Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re-Opener. 23.2 Deferred Compensation Incentive. A. The County shall contribute sixty dollars ($60) per month to employees who participate in the County’s Deferred Compensation Plan. To be eligible for this incentive, employees must contribute to the deferred compensation plan as indicated: Monthly Contribution Employees with Qualifying Base Required to Maintain Current Contribution Incentive Program Monthly Salary of: Amount Eligibility $2,500 and below $250 $50 2,501 - 3,334 500 50 3,335 - 4,167 750 50 4,168 - 5,000 1,000 50 5,001 - 5,834 1,500 100 5,835 - 6,667 2,000 100 6,668 & above 2,500 100 Employees who discontinue contributions or who contribute less than the required amount per month for a period of one (1) month or more will no longer be eligible for the sixty dollar ($60) County supplement. To reestablish eligibility, employees must again make a Base Contribution Amount as set forth above based on current monthly salary. Employees with a break in deferred compensation contributions either because of an approved medical leave or an approved financial hardship withdrawal shall not be required to reestablish eligibility. Further, employees who lose eligibility due to displacement by layoff, but maintain contributions at the required level and are later employed in an eligible position, shall not be required to reestablish eligibility. B. Deferred Compensation Plan – Special Benefit for Hires after January 1, 2010: Commencing April 1, 2010 and for the duration of this Agreement, the County will contribute one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month to an employee's account in the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan or other designated tax qualified savings vehicle, for employees who meet all of the following qualifications: 1. The employee was first hired by Contra Costa County on or after January 1, 2010 and, 2. The employee is a permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week and has been so employed for at least 90 calendar days; and, 3. The employee defers a minimum of twenty-five dollars ($25) per month to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan or other designated tax qualified savings vehicle; and, 4. The employee has completed, signed and submitted to the Human Resources Department, Employee Benefits Service Unit the required enrollment form for the account, e.g. the Enrollment Form 457 (b). 5. The annual maximum contribution as defined under the relevant Internal Revenue Code provision has not been exceeded for the employee's account for the calendar year. Employees who discontinue deferral or who defer less than the amount required by this provision for a period of one (1) month or more will no longer be eligible to receive the County contribution. To re-establish eligibility, employees must resume deferring the amount required by this provision. No amount deferred by the employee or contributed by the County in accordance with this provision will count towards the “Base Contribution Amount” or the “Monthly Base Contribution Amount for Maintaining Program Eligibility” required for the County's Deferred Compensation Incentive in this Agreement. No amount deferred by the employee or contributed by the County in accordance with any other provision in this Agreement will count toward the minimum required deferral required by this provision. The County's contribution amount in accordance with this provision will be in addition to the County contribution amount for which the employee may be eligible in accordance with any other provision in this contract. Both the employee deferral and the County contribution to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan under this provision, as well as any amounts deferred or contributed to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan in accordance with any other provision of this contract, will be added together for the purpose of ensuring that the annual Plan maximum contributions as defined under IRS Code Section 457(b), or other tax qualified designated savings vehicle, are not exceeded. Within 30 days of adoption of this MOU by the Board of Supervisors, and annually thereafter beginning in 2015, the County will provide to the Union a list of eligible employees who have not enrolled in the deferred compensation plan and will provide the Union with contact information for scheduling an appointment with the Deferred Compensation provider. C. Deferred Compensation Plan – Loan Provision: On August 14, 2012 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2012/348 approving a side letter with the Coalition Unions to allow a Deferred Compensation Plan Loan Program effective September 1, 2012. The following is a summary of the provisions of the loan program: 1. The minimum amount of the loan is $1,000 2. The maximum amount of the loan is the lesser of 50% of the employee’s balance or $50,000, or as otherwise provided by law. 3. The maximum amortization period of the loan is five (5) years. 4. The loan interest is fixed at the time the loan is originated and for the duration of the loan. The loan interest rate is the prime rate plus one percent (1%). 5. There is no prepayment penalty if an employee pays the balance of the loan plus any accrued interest before the original amortization period for the loan. 6. The terms of the loan may not be modified after the employee enters into the loan agreement, except as provided by law. 7. An employee may have only one loan at a time. 8. Payment for the loan is made by monthly payroll deduction. 9. An employee with a loan who is not in paid status (e.g. unpaid leave of absence) may make his/her monthly payments directly to the Plan Administrator by some means other than payroll deduction each month the employee is in an unpaid status (e.g. by a personal check or money order). 10. The Loan Administrator (MassMutual Life Insurance Company or its successor) charges a one-time $50 loan initiation fee. This fee is deducted from the employee’s Deferred Compensation account. 11. The County charges a one-time $25 loan initiation fee and a monthly maintenance fee of $1.50. These fees are paid by payroll deduction. The County’s website provides employees with the following information: a. Deferred Compensation Loan Provision b. FAQ’s for the Loan Provision including loan status upon termination of employment and the consequences of defaulting on a loan c. Pros and Cons of borrowing from the Deferred Compensation Plan d. Loan Application and Agreement D. Additional Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan (pursuant to the funds referenced in Section 32 - Non-Healthcare/Non-General Wage Re- Opener): The County shall provide a monthly deferred compensation contribution to eligible employees in the AFSCME, Local One, CSB Site Supervisor bargaining unit who are enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program. Only permanent full-time or permanent part-time employees in a position designated at a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week who have been employed by the County for at least ninety (90) calendar days, will be eligible for the contribution. An employee will be considered enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program as long as they maintain a balance in such an account. Any newly hired employee who satisfies these requirements will also be eligible to receive this contribution on a go-forward monthly basis provided they open a deferred compensation account during the applicable year. For the 2024 contribution only, the pro-rata amount for each employee will be determined by dividing $6,000 by the number of eligible employees across the AFSCME Local One, Site Supervisor bargaining unit enrolled in the County’s deferred compensation program on October 1, 2024. This contribution amount will be distributed proportionately on a monthly basis starting with the November 10, 2024 pay date, for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. For all subsequent years, the pro-rata amount for each employee will be determined for the applicable year by dividing $6,000 by the number of eligible employees enrolled in the County's deferred compensation program on January 1. Individual contributions are to be distributed on a monthly basis among all eligible employees starting with the following February 10 pay date through the following January 10 pay date. The parties acknowledge that the amount of each employee's prorate share is subject to change from year to year as the amount will be wholly dependent on the number of employees enrolled in the deferred compensation program at the time. The contribution under this subsection will be added to any existing amounts already deferred or contributed to the Contra Costa County Deferred Compensation Plan for the purpose of ensuring that the annual Plan maximum contributions as defined under IRS Code Section 457(b), or other tax qualified designated saving vehicle are not exceeded. The terms of this Side Letter are effective in the calendar year in which the Side Letter is executed and will be incorporated into the next MOU between the County and the Union. The Parties agree that this Side Letter resolves all re-opener negotiations related to Section 32 - Non-Healthcare / Non-General Wage Re-opener for the Public Employees Union AFSCME, Local One, Site Supervisor Unit. Except as specifically amended or excluded by this Side Letter, all other terms and conditions of the MOU between Contra Costa County and PEU AFSCME, Local One, Site Supervisor Unit (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026) remain unchanged by this Side Letter. Date: ___________ Contra Costa County: PEU AFSCME, Local One, Site Supervisor unit: (Signature / Printed Name) (Signature / Printed Name) _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ _______________ / _______________ Jeff ApkarianKristin Owen September 25, 2024 David Sanford 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3431 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Ordinance No. 2024-19 amending the County Ordinance Code to exempt from the merit system the new classifications of Labor Relations Supervisor-Exempt, Senior Labor Relations Analyst- Exempt, Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt and delete the classifications of Manager Capital Facilities and Debt Management-Exempt and Director of the Office of Children’s Services-Exempt. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. Ordinance No. 2024-19, 2. Signed Ordinance No. 2024-19.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-19 Exempting Positions from the Merit System - County Administrator’s Office ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Ordinance No. 2024-19 amending the County Ordinance Code to exempt from the merit system the new classifications of Labor Relations Supervisor-Exempt, Senior Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt, Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt and delete the classifications of Manager Capital Facilities and Debt Management- Exempt and Director of the Office of Children’s Services-Exempt. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact related to this action. Today’s action adopts an ordinance to exempt certain positions from the merit system and to remove references to certain job classifications that were previously exempt from the merit system but have since been abolished. A subsequent action will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval to effectuate the organizational changes within the County Administrator’s Office, Labor Relations division as outlined in this staff report following formal adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-19. BACKGROUND: Beginning in 2022, the County Administrator’s Office (CAO) undertook a process to comprehensively review job classifications within the department. The goal has been to conduct holistic reviews at the division level, to ensure that classifications 1) appropriately reflect current job responsibilities, 2) have clear career paths outlined for the professional growth and development of staff and 3) provide compensation reflective of job CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3431,Version:1 responsibilities and labor market expectations. Review of General Administration Division Functions In 2022, the CAO completed its first division level review of job classifications within its General Administration division, which is responsible for day-to-day operations of the County, policy development and review, budget monitoring and development along with capital planning, debt management and legislative affairs. Ultimately, that process resulted in the prospective restructuring of existing job classifications from the merit system to being exempt from the merit system as current employees separate from County service and new recruitments are conducted in the classifications of Management Analyst, Senior Management Analyst and Senior Deputy County Administrator. The CAO also reactivated the classification of Deputy County Administrator, which had previously been unused for close to 20 years. In addition, the CAO worked with the Human Resources department to modernize the minimum qualifications and experiential requirements related to these job classifications, including development of an entry-level pipeline allowing the department access to recent college graduates looking to begin a career in local government. Review of Labor Relations Division Functions In 2024, the CAO began its holistic review of the Labor Relations division with similar goals to those of the General Administration division. A separate dimension of this review included a desire to conduct an impartial compensation and organizational review for several reasons, including 1) over the preceding two years the Human Resources department had recommended salary reallocations to certain classifications within that department based on difficult labor market conditions to attract experienced staff and 2) a change in reporting structure in 2021 following the retirement of the previous County Finance Director resulting in a change in responsibilities of the Chief of Labor Relations and reporting to the County Administrator has led to an evolution of responsibilities of the existing Principal Labor Relations Analyst. Specifically, the Principal Labor Relations Analyst has assumed a new level of supervisory responsibility, which had not previously been embedded within that role. 3) Recognizing the difference in roles, responsibilities and expectations between the Labor Relations division and the Human Resources department. Selection of Outside Consultant In January 2024, the CAO conducted informal outreach to public sector consulting firms familiar with the County’s operations to gauge interest in assisting with a salary and organizational study of the Labor Relations divisions. Following consultation meetings with Citygate Associates (Citygate) and Harvey Rose & Associates, Citygate was selected to perform this work. Both firms were well qualified to complete the requested scope of work; however, the Citygate team was led by Mr. Marc Fox, retired Solano County Director of Human Resources and former Assistant City Manager for the City of Pittsburg. Given Mr. Fox’s experience in human resources and familiarity with the County, the CAO executed a contract with Citygate in an amount not to exceed $13,500 to conduct this study on February 9, 2024 and work commenced immediately thereafter. Summary of Major Study Findings and Recommendations On April 30, 2024, Citygate issued a final report to the County with findings and recommendations related to the Labor Relations Division, including observations about the relationship between department and central human resources staff, market compensation data and proposed solutions to address internal inequities. Ultimately, Citygate delivered the study on time and under budget with a total cost to the County of $11,519. Below is a summary of major findings and recommendations: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3431,Version:1 1.Chief of Labor Relations Salary. The County requested that Citygate review the market compensation data for the Chief of Labor Relations classifications using the County’s typical comparison counties as well as a secondary analysis of which comparison counties provide central labor relations services specifically to county hospital functions. This is an important element and indicator of the level of sophistication required of a central labor relations function versus one that is standalone within a hospital system. Based on each review, the study found that the County’s Chief of Labor Relations classification was compensated at 11.75% greater than the median of all comparable counties, but was 1.43% less than the median of the subset of three counties that provide labor relations services to county hospital systems from that County’s central labor relations function. 2.Labor Relations Analyst II Salary. The County also requested that Citygate review the market compensation data for the Labor Relations Analyst II classification using the typical comparison counties. This classification is the Labor Relations divisions’ journey level classification within the established career path. Based on the review, the study found that the Labor Relations Analyst II classification was compensated at 4.71% below the median of all comparable counties. 3.Evolution of Principal Labor Relations Analyst to Labor Relations Supervisor. Since the establishment of the Chief of Labor Relations classification July 27, 2021, the incumbent of that position has become responsible for leading the development of overall labor relations strategy options for the Board of Supervisors and executive leadership. Previously, the County Administrator’s Office provided this level of strategy oversight from the General Administration division and the since abolished classification of Labor Relations Manager carried out that strategy and managed the day-to-day functions of employee relations across the County. Over the past three years as the role of the Chief of Labor Relations has become more established, there has been a natural assumption of supervisory duties over that time for certain tasks within the Labor Relations division by the Principal Labor Relations Analyst, although this is not currently established as a supervisory position. The Citygate study recommends that this new supervisory role be codified in the organizational structure of the division; specifically, that the Principal Labor Relations Analyst classification be abolished and replaced with a Labor Relations Supervisor classification. This also adds a layer of organizational succession planning and stability in cases where the Chief of Labor Relations may be unavailable to the Board of Supervisors or the County Administrator. In terms of establishing compensation for this new position, Citygate reviewed the internal alignment of like classifications within the Human Resources department. Specifically, Citygate is recommending that the top salary step for the new classification of Labor Relations Supervisor be established at a rate of 20.7% above the top salary step of the Labor Relations Analyst II classification. This reflects the current internal convention applied between the Human Resources Supervisor classification and the Human Resources Analyst classification. 4.Transition to Consistent Five (5) Step Salary Range. Currently, the Labor Relations division uses a mixed approach to the number of salary steps within the salary range for certain job classifications. For example, the Labor Relations Technician classification has five (5) salary steps with the other labor relations-based classifications having seven (7) salary steps. Similar jobs classifications within central and department human resources job classifications typically have five (5) steps within the salary range. To complete this step reduction, it is recommended that steps 1 and 2 of each impacted classification be deleted (for example, the current step 3 will become the new step 1, etc. for each impacted job classification). CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 4 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3431,Version:1 Summary of Proposed Reorganization Subsequent to delivery of the study by Citygate, the County Administrator’s Office reviewed the proposed recommendations, including the major findings and recommendations above. In addition to the proposed recommendations by Citygate, it was determined that the analyst and supervisory positions within the Labor Relations division should be exempted from the merit system, similar to the process undertaken in 2022 for other County Administrator department classifications given the nature of the work and similar applications of at-will status among executive department classifications across the state. Based on the Citygate recommendations and the application of exempt status to Labor Relations division classifications, below is a comparison summary of the current and proposed organizational structures of the Labor Relations division reflecting proposed changes in titles, compensation amounts (as outlined above), revisions to step counts and impacts on compaction between classifications: Current Monthly Annually No. Steps Compaction (Top Step) Chief of Labor Relations-Exempt $19,923.39 $239,080.72 7 39.3% Principal Labor Relations Analyst $14,299.14 $171,589.70 7 10.0% Labor Relations Analyst II $13,002.56 $156,030.71 7 15.6% Labor Relations Analyst I $11,252.46 $135,029.54 7 46.6% Labor Relations Technician $7,678.27 $92,139.26 5 Proposed Notes Chief of Labor Relations-Exempt $20,208.30 $242,499.57 5 23.0%1.43% Labor Relations Supervisor-Exempt $16,433.28 $197,199.37 5 20.7%20.7% above Senior LA (LAII) Senior Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt$13,614.98 $163,379.76 5 21.0%4.71% Labor Relations Analyst-Exempt $11,252.46 $135,029.54 5 46.5%No change Labor Relations Technician $7,678.27 $92,139.26 5 No change On October 8, 2024, the Board of Supervisors introduced Ordinance No. 2024-19 which exempts certain classifications within the Labor Relations division from the merit system as outlined above and fixed October 22, 2024 for adoption. In addition, the ordinance introduced proposed to delete reference to two (2), previously abolished job classifications that were formerly exempt from the merit system. Today’s action requests that the Board formally adopt Ordinance No. 2024-19, which will take effect thirty days following the date of action by the Board. Following adoption of this ordinance, the County Administrator’s Office will return to the Board of Supervisors with a subsequent item to effectuate the reorganization of the Labor Relations division as outlined in the staff report above. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Ordinance No. 2024-19 will not be formally adopted by the Board of Supervisors and a future date will need to be fixed for adoption should the Board wish to proceed with exempting classifications from the merit system. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 4 of 4 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3432 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a change order to increase the payment limit by $2.5 million dollars, to a new payment limit of $103.5 million dollars with Sletten Construction Company, a Montana Corporation for the construction of the West County Re- entry, Treatment and Housing project. (68% State Grant Funds, 32% General Fund Capital Reserves) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:Change Order for West County Reentry, Treatment and Housing (WRTH) project ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a change order to increase the payment limit by $2.5 million dollars, to a new payment limit of $103.5 million dollars with Sletten Construction Company, a Montana Corporation for the construction of the West County Re-entry, Treatment and Housing project. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. This action moves contingency funds already in the overall project budget of $126.5 million into the construction contract but does not increase the already approved overall project budget. State funding of $70 million has been approved and is funding the majority of the construction costs. BACKGROUND: Sletten Construction was awarded the contract to build the West County Re-entry, Treatment and Housing (WRTH) project on December 7, 2021. The project is a 288 bed, five housing unit, detention facility with a complete medical clinic built into the facility. Two of the five housing units, comprising 96 beds, are specialized for the treatment of detainees with medical and mental health issues. The facility also includes visitation, including family visitation areas, classrooms and training facilities and space for non-governmental service providers to deliver re-entry services to the detainee population. The majority of the funding for the project is from a State of California grant in the amount of $70 million dollars. However, delays on the part of the State in giving final approval of the grant and permission to proceed with the project have led to cost CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3432,Version:1 escalations in the project during this period of extensive construction cost inflation. In addition, several of the authorities that have jurisdiction over aspects of the project including Pacific Gas and Electric and the West County Wastewater District have imposed new and previously unknown requirements that have created additional project costs. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to approve the change order would impact the schedule of completion and potentially cause work to be unfinished. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3433 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District, including the list of designated positions, as recommended by County Counsel. Attachments:1. Exhibit A - Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified Schood District, 2. Exhibit B - Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District - REDLINE Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel Report Title:Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Pittsburg Unified School District (“District”), including the list of designated positions. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The District has amended its Conflict of Interest Code and submitted the revised code, attached as Exhibit A to the Board for approval pursuant to Government Code sections 87306 and 87306.5. The changes include revisions to the list of positions designated to file conflict of interest statement to add one position and revise the titles of six positions. These changes will ensure that the Conflict of Interest Code accurately reflects the current positions and organizational structure in use by the District. A red-lined version of the Conflict of Interest Code is attached as Exhibit B. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None. cc:Monica Nino,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors;Kurtis C.Keller,Deputy County Counsel;Janet Schulze, Ed.D., Superintendent CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3433,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3434 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Liberty Union High School District, as recommended by County Counsel. Attachments:1. Exhibit A - Conflict of Interest Code of the Liberty Union High School District, 2. Exhibit B - Conflict of Interest Code of the Liberty Union High School District - REDLINE Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel Report Title:Conflict of Interest Code for the Liberty Union High School District ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Liberty Union High School District (“District”, including the list of designated positions. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The District has amended its Conflict of Interest Code and submitted the revised code, attached as Exhibit A, to the Board for approval pursuant to Government Code sections 87306 and 87306.5. The changes include the removal of gendered pronouns resulting in a gender-neutral Conflict of Interest Code. The changes are shown in the red-line version of the Conflict of Interest Code, attached as Exhibit B. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None. cc:Monica Nino, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; Kurtis C. Keller, Deputy County Counsel; Eric Volta, Superintendent, Liberty Union High School District CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3434,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3435 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE amended list of designated positions for the Conflict of Interest Code for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, as recommended by County Counsel. Attachments:1. Exhibit A - SRVFPD Conflict of Interest Code Designated Positions, 2. Exhibit B - SRVFPD Conflict of Interest Code Designated Positions - REDLINE Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel Report Title:Conflict of Interest Code for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE amended list of designated positions for the Conflict of Interest Code for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (“District”). FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The District has amended the list of designated positions, which is Exhibit A in its Conflict of Interest Code, and submitted the revised exhibit, attached as Exhibit A, to the Board for approval pursuant to Government Code sections 87306 and 87306.5. The changes include the addition of two positions and deletion of one position designated to file conflict of interest statements. These changes will ensure that the Conflict of Interest Code accurately reflects the current positions and organizational structure in use by the District. A red-lined version of the list of designated positions is attached as Exhibit B. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None. cc:Monica Nino, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; Kurtis C. Keller, Deputy County Counsel; Stephanie Brendlan, District Clerk, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3435,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3436 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel Report Title:Public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became final during the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: Settlement amounts are listed below. BACKGROUND: Four agreements to settle pending litigation, as defined in Government Code section 54956.9, became final during the period September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Perez v. Contra Costa County, et al.; Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case Number C23-01552. On July 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement in this personal injury case arising out of an automobile accident involving a county employee. The Board approved the settlement for $200,000 in closed session by a vote of 5-0. The settlement agreement was fully executed on September 26, 2024. The funding source is the Risk Management Liability Internal Service Fund. In Re Claim of Irene Graham. On September 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement in this employment matter arising out of claimant’s employment with the Health Services Department. The Board approved the settlement for $499,000 in closed session by a vote of 5-0. The settlement agreement was fully executed on September 17, 2024. The funding sources are Risk Management Liability Internal Service Fund CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3436,Version:1 and the Health Services Department. Contra Costa County v. D.S. Properties 17, LP, et al.; Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case Number C21- 00372 and Contra Costa County v. WC Properties (Edens), LLC, et al.;Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No. C22-01451. The County filed these two eminent domain actions to acquire property rights for the County’s Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court Complete Streets Improvements project, in Alamo. In the WC Properties (Edens) matter, on June 4, 2024, in closed session by a 5-0 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement with tenant Peet’s Coffee, to pay Peet’s Coffee $5,000 for its damages. The court entered a stipulated judgment in this case on September 12, 2024. In the D.S. Properties matter, on April 26, 2022, in closed session by a 5-0 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement with tenant Wells Fargo Bank, to pay Wells Fargo $85,000 for its damages. On February 28, 2023, in closed session by a 5-0 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a settlement with the owner of the property, W.C. Properties, LLC (Edens), to pay Edens $875,000 for its interest in the property being acquired and all damages. The court entered a stipulated judgment in this case on August 16, 2023. The funding sources for these settlements are Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 8 Federal Funds, Measure J Regional Funds, and County Road Funds. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The report would not be accepted. cc: Monika L. Cooper, Assistant County Counsel; Karen Caoile, Director, Risk Management CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 368 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-368 to approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for, accept, and execute a grant award agreement, including any modifications or extensions thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $147,000, to fund the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% State) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Diana Becton, District Attorney Report Title:Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Program Grant for the Period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution to approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for, accept, and execute a grant award agreement, including any modifications or extensions thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch, in an amount not to exceed $147,000, for funding of the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The District Attorney will receive up to $147,000 to fund human trafficking advocacy efforts. This funding requires a 20% match, and the department will request a full match waiver as allowed by the grantor. BACKGROUND: The District Attorney is seeking to apply for grant funds that will focus on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking. If the grant is approved, the District Attorney will continue to employ a victim advocate to provide critically important services to victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking in Contra Costa County. Additionally, the advocate would work collaboratively with law enforcement, community organizations and the county human trafficking coalition to increase awareness about human trafficking and provide training and outreach to the community. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-368,Version:1 The District Attorney will be unable to apply for and accept the grant. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF Human Trafficking Advocacy (HA) Advocacy Program Grant Award for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County, desires to undertake a certain project designated as the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program to be funded in part from funds made available under the authority of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services & Public Safety Branch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District Attorney of the County of Contra Costa is authorized to execute, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the Grant Award Agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures previously authorized or controlled by this body. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-368,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 10/25/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3438 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/16/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director a purchase order with OmniPro LLC to procure approximately 600 Lenovo desktop computers in an amount not to exceed $720,395 for the period September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:20-366-4 (Admin) EHSD Justification for PC Acquisition ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director a purchase order with OmniPro LLC to procure approximately 600 Lenovo desktop computers in an amount not to exceed $720,395 for the period September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: $720,395: 59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County General Fund; all of which is budgeted in FY24/25 BACKGROUND: The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), needs to replace personal computers (PCs) to support Windows 10. This purchase order will support new hires and upgrade a portion of our public use PC’s to Windows 10. The Board approved the initial purchase order on April 27, 2021 (C.52) and renewed with Board approval on April 12, 2022 (C.77) and again on October 24, 2023 (24-0173). This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County, Employment and Human Services Department, will be unable to go forward with this technology CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3438,Version:1 upgrade. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: This purchase order supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood";(3)"Families that are Economically CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3439 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/27/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director, a purchase order and related agreement with 360Civic in an amount not to exceed $27,225 for the purchase of IronWall Online Privacy Service, a web-based service to protect the Personal Identifiable Information of employees and their families for a period of twelve (12) months from initial implementation once the County purchase order has been issued. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:20-589-0 (CFS) PO for 360Civic Ironwall Online Privacy Service, a web-based service to protect Personal Identifiable Information ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director, a purchase order and related agreement with 360Civic in an amount not to exceed $27,225 for the purchase of IronWall Online Privacy Service a web-based service to protect the Personal Identifiable Information of employees and their families for a period of twelve (12) months from initial implementation once the County purchase order has been issued. FISCAL IMPACT: $27,225; 59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County, all of which is budgeted in FY 24-25. BACKGROUND: Child Welfare Staff are among the professionals who are at high risk of being targeted online or in real life because of their job function. The large volume of personal identifiable information (PII) available on the internet can create a potential risk to the safety of social workers. It is imperative their identities are protected to minimize threats/retaliation, or inappropriate use of information by their clients who are disgruntled due to the nature of the employee’s work. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3439,Version:1 360Civic’s IronWall Online Privacy Service has a proven ability at finding and removing Personal Identifiable Information from online databases, and to maintain that protection on an ongoing basis. Privacy status reports are updated in real-time and available 24/7 via their custom and secure online portal. A detailed onboarding process, including training on how to use and tailor the portal to the specific employee and their family, is provided, as well as ongoing support. 275 Employees and their families are then protected from improper use of their PII. This purchase order includes a service agreement that includes a limitation of liability. The vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The consequence of a negative action would be Child Welfare Workers being exposed to unnecessary risk due to the availability of PII to the general public. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT: This contract supports all of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families," by assisting individuals with training and employment services to encourage self-sufficiency. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3440 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/11/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an agreement with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. that outlines obligations and responsibilities for the home delivered meals program for older adults for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Interagency Agreement 40-467 Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. that outlines obligations and responsibilities for the home delivered meals program for older adults for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for this agreement. BACKGROUND: The Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of EHSD’s Aging & Adult Services bureau, administers a senior nutrition program that provides home delivered and congregate meals for older adults. The AAA provides funding to community-based partners that assess clients, produce, and deliver meals. Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. (MOWCC) is a nonprofit agency established in 1990 that raised funds to support the meal program. Prior to fiscal year 2023/2024, the AAA subcontracted administration of the senior nutrition program to the Public Health Division of the Health Services Department of Contra Costa County. Public Health made the decision to transition administration of the program back to the AAA effective fiscal year 2023/2024. As a result, the AAA and MOWCC seek to continue a relationship in support of the senior nutrition support. Under the terms of the agreement, MOWCC will pay invoices directly to Trio Community Meals, LLC, the company that produces meals. The AAA will monitor providers, reconcile invoices, and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3440,Version:1 provide reports of meals ordered and delivered. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Employment and Human Services Department would not have an agreement with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT This agreement supports one of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card, (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3441 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/23/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with We Care Services for Children, in an amount not to exceed $616,402, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Contract # 38-910-24 (CSB) We Care Services for Children State Preschool Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with We Care Services for Children, in an amount not to exceed $616,402, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: $616,402; 100% State funded (California Department of Education) of which $336,053 is budgeted in FY 24/25, $280,349 of which will be budgeted in FY 25/26 BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County receives funds from California Department of Education (CDE) to provide State Preschool services to program eligible County residents. In order to provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the County contracts with a number of community-based organizations. This contract with We Care Services for Children will provide childcare services for 24 children enrolled in the We Care Services for Children program. The last Board approval for this contract was on June 21, 2022 (C.128) for the 22/23 Fiscal Year. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3441,Version:1 Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the County will be limited in offering childcare availability through partnership with community-based agencies. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: This agreement/contract supports 3 of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3442 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richmond Elementary School, in an amount not to exceed $1,190,984, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Contract # 38-486 (CSB) Richmond Elementary School State Preschool Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richmond Elementary School, in an amount not to exceed $1,190,984, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: $1,190,983.20: 100% State funded (California Department of Education) of which $651,195.60 is budgeted in FY 24/25, $539,787.60 will be budgeted in FY 25/26. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County receives funds from California Department of Education (CDE) to provide State Preschool services to program eligible County residents. To provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the County contracts with a number of community-based organizations. This contract with Richmond Elementary School will provide childcare services for forty-eight (48) children enrolled in the childcare program. This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3. The last Board approval for this contract was on May 16, 2023 (C.21) for the 23/24 Fiscal Year. The contract contains a clause for the Contractor to indemnify the State. The delay in processing this contract is due a change in the state formula which required the Department to make changes to the payment provisions to align with the Department of Education’s contract terms. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3442,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the County will be limited in offering childcare availability through partnership with community-based agencies. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: This contract supports three (3) of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3443 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Little Angels Country School LLC, in an amount not to exceed $612,476, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (100% State) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Approve contract # 38-270 (CSB) Little Angels Country School LLC for State Preschool Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Little Angels Country School LLC, in an amount not to exceed $612,476, to provide state preschool services for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: $612,475.20; 100% State funded (California Department of Education) of which $336,621.60 is budgeted in FY 24/25, $275,853.60 will be budgeted in FY 25/26. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County receives funds from California Department of Education (CDE) to provide State Preschool services to program eligible County residents. To provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the County contracts with a number of community-based organizations. This contract with Little Angels Country School LLC will provide childcare services for 24 children enrolled in the childcare program. This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3. The last Board approval for this contract was on June 13, 2023 (C.108) for the 23/24 Fiscal Year. The delay in processing this contract is due a change in the state formula which required the Department to make changes to the payment provisions to align with the Department of Education’s contract terms. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3443,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the County will be limited in offering childcare availability through partnership with community-based agencies. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: This contract supports 3 of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3565 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26345 to add one (1) Substance Abuse Counselor, three (3) Mental Health Community Support Worker II positions and one (1) Mental Health Specialist II position for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program in Health Services Department. (100% Attachments:1. P300-26345, 2. Signed P300 26345.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Add Five (5) positions to Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26345 to add one (1) Substance Abuse Counselor (VHVC) at salary plan and grade TC5 1436 ($6,501.33-$7,902.40), three (3) Mental Health Community Support Workers II (VQVB) at salary plan and grade TC5 0968 ($4,090.32-$4,971.81) and one (1) Mental Health Specialist II (VQVA) at salary plan and grade TC2 1284 ($5,762.13-$8,141.73) to Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program in Health Services Department. (Represented) FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this will result in an annual cost of $596,605.94 with pension costs of $87,164.82. These positions will be funded by California’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program. BACKGROUND: In September 2022, Assembly Bill 179 signed the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program into law. The purpose of this program is to provide funding to county behavioral health agencies to operate bridge housing settings to address the immediate housing needs for people experiencing homelessness with behavioral health conditions, including mental illness and substance use disorders. As a recipient of this funding, Contra Costa Health Services is needing to add five (5) critical positions to stand up this bridge housing program which include one (1) Substance Abuse Counselor, three (3) Mental Health Community Support Workers II and one (1) Mental Health Specialist II. The Substance Abuse Counselor is needed to work with all BHBH clients to provide harm reduction, motivational interviewing, support recovery, substance use screening, referral, and support in connecting to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 File #:24-3565,Version:1 recovery programs. Three (3) Mental Health Community Support Workers II are needed to provide peer supportive services to BHBH clients. Supportive services are necessary to help program participants obtain and maintain housing. The Mental Health Community Support Worker II duties will include transportation assistance, group and individual activities that promote a sense of purpose and community participation, and outreach services to encourage clients to engage in services. The Mental Health Specialist II will provide services at the housing sites to develop and provide supportive services to all BHBH clients. The Mental Health Specialist II will assist clients in developing and maintaining the skills required to achieve independent living status. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without these positions, Contra Costa Health and Behavioral Health will not be able to utilize these state funds properly to provide bridge housing services to Contra Costa’s most vulnerable communities. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3554 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/19/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26342 to decrease the hours of one vacant Pediatrician- Hospitalist-Exempt position in the Health Services Department. (Cost savings- Hospital Enterprise Fund I)(Represented) Attachments:1. P300-26342, 2. Signed P300 26342.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Decrease the hours of one (1) vacant Pediatrician-Hospitalist-Ex (VPS0) in Health Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26342 to decrease the hours of one (1) vacant Pediatrician- Hospitalist-Ex (VPS0) position #7297 at salary plan and grade 1PX-1006 ($18,479 - $20,999) from 40/40 to 31/40 in Health Services. FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this request will result in an annual savings of approximately $91,056.79 with pension costs of $13,302.46 already included. (Cost savings-Hospital Enterprise Fund I) BACKGROUND: The Nursery (Well-Baby) program in CCRMC has identified a qualified candidate to hire into Pediatrician- Hospitalist-Exempt position #7297. The candidate has accepted the offer but has requested to work 31 hours per week. Because there are no active 31-hour vacancies the Medical Staffing Office is requesting to decrease the hours of position 7297 from 40/40 to 31/40. The Medical Staffing Office has determined that reducing the hours of this position will not negatively impact operations. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, the County will not be able to provide adequate services to their clients. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3554,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3555 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26349 to add one Buyer II position and cancel one vacant Information Systems Specialist II position in the Health Services Department. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)(Represented) Attachments:1. P300-26349.pdf, 2. Signed P300 26349.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Add One Buyer II Position, Cancel One vacant Information Systems Specialist II Position in the Health Services Department. (Represented) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26349 to add one (1) Buyer II (STTA) position at salary plan and grade ZB5-1525 ($7,100 - $8,630), cancel one (1) vacant Information Systems Specialist II (LTVA) position # 9902 at salary plan and grade TB5-1393 ($6,682 - $8,122) in the Health Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this request will result in an annual cost increase of approximately $9,796 with pension costs of $1,431 already included. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I- Medical Services Information Systems). BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Health Services receives regular Contract and Grant request for review. As requests are received, they are reviewed by the Divisions within Health Services. The requests include Service Plans, Payment Provisions, Insurance Requirements, General Conditions and HIPPA Regulations, as well as supporting with the initial contract, renewals, terminations, and amendments of contracts. The Health Services Information Technology (HSIT) Procurement unit supports Information Technology related contracts for Health Services. The unit currently has two full time Buyer IIs that support this work. The number of contracts needing review has continued to increase, leaving the current staffing model unable to meet the demand in a timely manner. This has led to a backlog of more than 90 contracts that are currently pending review. The department has identified that by canceling one Information Systems Specialist II (Pos #9902) and adding one Buyer II, they can better support the procurement unit within Health Services Information Technology. The CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3555,Version:1 Buyer II role can support a more in-depth scope of duties while working with vendors and programs on purchase orders and contract creation. Having an additional Buyer position in the unit also mirrors other County Purchasing units, such as Public Health and Public Works that utilize Buyer roles to assist with Business process outsourcing, contract negotiations and processing. By cancelling one Information Systems Specialist II position and adding one Buyer II position, the Health Services Information Technology Procurement unit will be able to better support Information Technology related contract request. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the request is not approved, the county would be at risk of Health Services Information Technology (HSIT) being unable to process contracts in a timely manner. The HSIT Procurement unit has been unable meet the contract demand with the current staffing model. There are currently over 90 contracts in the que with the number continuing to increase. Without additional support, the county would be at risk being unable to fulfill its contractual agreements. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3556 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26344 to add two (2) Charge Nurse positions to Behavioral Health’s Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in the Health Services Department (Cost offset- Mental Health Realignment)(Represented) Attachments:1. P300-26344.pdf, 2. Signed P300 26344.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Add Two (2) Charge Nurses to Youth Stabilization Crisis Unit in Health Services Department ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26344 to add two (2) Charge Nurse (VWTF) positions at salary plan and grade L35-1883 ($14,486.39-$18,091.51) in the Behavioral Health Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in the Health Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval,adding these 2 positions will have an annual cost of $697,319.16 funded by Mental Health Realignment with pension costs of $101,871.12. This cost will be offset by the termination of contract #74-671 which had an annual cost of $6,582,084. BACKGROUND: Behavioral Health is looking to permanently fill critical positions at the new Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit located in Martinez. Services were originally provided through contract #74-671 which has since been terminated. The Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit is dedicated treatment space for children and youth ages 6-17 who are suffering a psychiatric emergency. A multi-disciplinary team is needed to provide full coverage to staff a 24/7 facility as required by State Department of Health Care regulations. The two Charge Nurses are required to oversee the flow of the unit, coordinate client care and ensure that staff resources are allocated effectively. They manage shift assignments, prioritize client needs, serve as a resource person for nursing staff on clinical issues and provide direction to nursing staff. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Contra Costa Health would not be able to provide critical services to youth suffering psychiatric emergencies CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3556,Version:1 and would not be in compliance with State Department of Health Care regulations. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3487 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26348 to decrease the hours of one (1) vacant Nurse Practitioner position in Health Services Department. (Cost savings- Mental Health Services Act) (Represented) Attachments:1. P300-26348.pdf, 2. Signed P300 26348.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Decrease the Hours of One (1) Vacant Nurse Practitioner in Health Services Department ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26348 to decrease the hours of one (1) vacant Nurse Practitioner (VWSB) position (pos #20175) at a salary plan and grade L35-1873 ($14,343.66-$17,913.27) from 40/40 to 24/40 in the Health Services Department. (Represented) FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this request will result in an annual cost savings of $138,089.82 including $20,173.50 in pension costs.(100% Mental Health Services Act) BACKGROUND: Position #20175 was approved via Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26214 In December 2023 as a full time, 40 hour/week position specifically for Behavioral Health’s Transition Team. The Transition Team provides necessary support to successfully connect mentally ill individuals to needed mental health services including outreach and support to those utilizing hospital psychiatric services not linked to outpatient mental health services upon discharge. They are primarily a mobile, field-based program seeing clients throughout the County. Staff go to wherever the clients are, which includes hospitals, homes, shelters, and programs. Their diverse services include psychiatric assessments by a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, interim medication management, psychoeducation, and short-term case management. Behavioral Health originally requested the full time Nurse Practitioner position at 40 hours per week but have since assessed the Outreach and Engagement care team is primarily focused on clinician and peer engagement CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3487,Version:1 and need limited access to prescriber services. Therefore, the Nurse Practitioner position best aligns with program needs at 24 hours/week rather than 40. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, the schedule will not be aligned with the amount of work assigned. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/6/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3488 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/26/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Forward Advantage Holdings, Inc, to increase the payment limit by $97,780 to an amount not to exceed $265,248 and to extend the term through October 29, 2025 for additional software maintenance and support for Contra Costa Health’s Information Systems Unit. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment/Extension #23-612-7 with Forward Advantage Holdings, Inc ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment/Extension #23-612-7 with Forward Advantage Holdings,Inc,a corporation,effective October 22,2024 to increase the payment limit by $97,780 from $167,468 to a new payment limit of $265,248 and to extend the termination date from October 31,2024 to October 29,2025 for additional software maintenance and support for Contra Costa Health’s (CCH) Information Systems Unit. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $97,780 and will be funded as budgeted by the department in FY 2024-25, by 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I.(Rate increase) BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the needs of the County by providing software maintenance and support for CCH’s Information Systems Unit’s Information Management Program.This Program requires secure and efficient access to County computer systems for CCH hospitals and clinic staff,allowing a practical means for staff to electronically sign controlled substance medication orders within Epic CCH’s electronic medical records system.Imprivata OneSign Single Sign-On (SSO)offers a multi-factor authentication,single-sign on solution that improves security and workflow when accessing information systems.E-Prescribing,Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)allows doctors to prescribe medicine using a Token Identification (ID)&a Windows ID in Epic and provides robust identification capabilities when electronically prescribing controlled substances.Forward Advantage Holdings is also an authorized reseller of iGel Workspace Edition (Operating System Version 11 &Universal Management Suite)Solution,which serves as the clinical desktop CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3488,Version:1 used for all patient care. On December 7,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Purchase Order #24056 with Forward Advantage, Inc.,for the renewal of CCH’s Imprivata SSO and Confirmation ID for EPCS software licensing for CCH Information Systems Unit. In November 2022,the County Administrator approved,and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #23-612-3 with Forward Advantage,Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $167,468 for the provision of software maintenance and support services CCH’s Information Systems Unit,for the period from November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024. In April 2023,the County Administrator approved,and the Purchasing Services Manager executed a Consent to Assignment and Amendment (County Contract #23-612-6)with Forward Advantage Holdings,Inc,effective April 26,2023,to amend the agreement,reassigning it from Forward Advantage Inc to Forward Advantage Holdings, Inc, with no change in the term. Forward Advantage Holdings is a reseller of Imprivata’s SSO product solution.Since 2011,CCH hospitals and clinic staff have used SSO to sign into the County’s systems.Imprivata has an established reputation in the industry and an existing contractual relationship with CCH.CCH will monitor measurable service contract deliverables regarding CCH’s access to subscription services in compliance with Section III(B)(7)of the Purchasing Policy. CCH (Personnel) approved this amendment to ensure no conflict with labor relations. Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #23-612-7 will allow the Contractor to provide additional software maintenance and support services through October 29, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved, the maintenance and support licenses will expire and CCH will lose the ability to prescribe controlled medications, jeopardizing patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3489 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/27/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute rental agreements with the Ambrose Recreation and Park District Foundation, the City of Oakley, the City of Richmond, the City of San Ramon and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the combined total in rental fees and facility use for the purpose of conducting public workshops from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% Environmental Health Fees) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:County Sponsored Environmental Health Workshops and Agreements ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee (Deputy Director of Health Services, Director of Environmental Health, or Assistant Director of Environmental Health), to execute rental agreements with (1) the Ambrose Recreation and Park District Foundation, (2) the City of Oakley, (3) the City of Richmond, (4) the City of San Ramon, and (5) the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the combined total in rental fees and facility use for the purpose of conducting public workshops from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of this action will not exceed $20,000 and is funded by Environmental Health Fees. BACKGROUND: Environmental Health provides workshops for persons interested in opening a home-based restaurant (microenterprise home kitchen operation) and/or food cart (compact mobile food operation) in Contra Costa County. The workshops, which are free and open to the public, are intended to assist prospective food business owners in understanding the requirements and navigating the process of obtaining a health permit. Workshops for other Environmental Health programs may be offered based on need. The Ambrose Recreation and Park District facility use permit application obligates Contra Costa County to agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the park district. It also contains a provision releasing liability and agreement between Contra Costa County and Ambrose Recreation and Park District. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3489,Version:1 The Oakley Recreation Center rental application requires Contra Costa County to reimburse the City of Oakley for all damages and holds the City of Oakley harmless from any damage, liability, cost, or legal expense that may arise from the county’s use of the facility. The City of Richmond facility rental agreement & park use permit obligates Contra Costa County to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City of Richmond from any and all liability arising during the term of the rental agreement and the City will have no liability for loss or damage to Contra Costa County’s goods, property, or equipment. The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation agreement requires that Contra Costa County is solely responsible for any and all accidents or injuries to persons or property arising from use of facilities. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, prospective food business owners will be less informed of their options to legally enter the food economy, and food safety concerns may arise. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3491 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Positive Behavior Supports Corp, in an amount not to exceed $975,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-132-3 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-132-3 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $975,000 to provide Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT)-Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $975,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized BHT-ABA health care services including,but not limited to;treatment plans to improve the functioning of CCHP members with pervasive development disorder or autism under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing BHT-ABA services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 2017. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality ImprovementCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3491,Version:1 measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. In November 2021,the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #77-132-2 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp.,in an amount not to exceed $9,000,for the provision of BHT-ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-132-3 will allow the Contractor to continue providing BHT-ABA services to CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized BHT-ABA for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided by the Contractor and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3491 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Positive Behavior Supports Corp, in an amount not to exceed $975,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-132-3 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-132-3 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $975,000 to provide Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT)-Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $975,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized BHT-ABA health care services including,but not limited to;treatment plans to improve the functioning of CCHP members with pervasive development disorder or autism under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing BHT-ABA services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 2017. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality ImprovementCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3491,Version:1 measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. In November 2021,the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #77-132-2 with Positive Behavior Supports Corp.,in an amount not to exceed $9,000,for the provision of BHT-ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-132-3 will allow the Contractor to continue providing BHT-ABA services to CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized BHT-ABA for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided by the Contractor and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3492 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Tipping Point Community, to pay County an amount not to exceed $535,985 to implement the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Transitional Aged Youth Education Team and provide mobile and street outreach to students at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the Contra Costa Community College District for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Grant Agreement #78-035-1 with Tipping Point Community ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or designee, to execute on behalf of County Grant Agreement #78-035-1 with Tipping Point Community, to pay County in an amount not to exceed $535,985 to implement the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Education Team and provide mobile and street outreach to students experiencing or at risk of homelessness at Contra Costa Community College District for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: This Grant Agreement will result in the County receiving funds in an amount not to exceed $535,985 from Tipping Point Community for FY 2024-25. No County match is required. BACKGROUND: Tipping Point will support communities to strengthen and sustain their ability to prevent and end homelessness among TAY. This specific grant will help fund a project to support a new CORE Education Team to conduct mobile and street outreach to students experiencing or at risk of homelessness at Contra Costa Community College District. CORE staff will provide weekly office hours within the Contra Costa Community College District Basic Needs Programs and act as a direct access point to the Coordinated Entry System (CES). Additionally, CORE will provide a direct access point for all grade-level schools and work directly with the Office of Education (CCCOE), McKinney Vento liaisons, and CES. Staff will participate in CCCOE McKinney Vento Education Council and CES TAY housing-focused case conferencing to place individuals in housing and enroll in services including the TAY Housing Security Fund. CORE services will include assessing needs of homeless individuals, making initial contact and developing rapport, distributing survival supplies, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3492,Version:1 administering intakes/assessments, assisting with completing applications for services, providing transportation to shelter/services, provide referrals for temporary housing and community resources, and collaborate with other youth providers. Under Grant Agreement #78-035-1, County will receive funding in an amount not to exceed $535,985 from Tipping Point to implement the CORE TAY Education Team and provide homeless outreach and prevention services to TAY through June 30, 2025. This Agreement is late due to the division not receiving the Grant Agreement until June 24, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Grant Agreement is not approved, the County will not receive funding to support homeless outreach and prevention services for TAY in Contra Costa County. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT: The recommendation supports the following children's outcome:“Children Ready for and Succeeding in School;”“Families that are Safe,Stable,and Nurturing;”and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.” CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3493 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pleasant Hill, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $140,733 to provide homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Agreement #29-605-7 with the City of Pleasant Hill ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Agreement #29-605-7 with the City of Pleasant Hill, to pay County an amount not to exceed $140,733 to provide homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) Program for the period July 1 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will allow the County to an amount not to exceed $140,733 from the City of Pleasant Hill for FY 2024-25 to provide homeless outreach services. No County match is required. BACKGROUND: The CORE team serves as an entry point into the County’s Coordinated Entry System for unsheltered persons and work to locate, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The CORE Program provides homeless outreach services aimed at identifying homeless individuals, youth and families living without shelter and in locations not meant for human habitations. The County has been receiving funds from City of Pleasant Hill for the CORE program since March 2017. On March 21, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605 with the City of Pleasant Hill to receive funds in an amount not to exceed $73,173 for the operation of the CORE Program from March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, which included agreeing to indemnify the City for claims arising out of the County’s performance under the Agreement. On September 11, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605-1 to increase the amount CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3493,Version:1 payable to the County by $81,197 to a new total of $154,370 and extend the termination from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2019 to continue the operation of the CORE program. On September 10, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605-2 to increase the amount payable to the County by $88,473 to a new total of $242,843 and extend the termination from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020 to continue the operation of the CORE program. On October 13, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605-3 to increase the amount payable to the County by $88,473 to a new total of $331,316 and extend the termination from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021 to continue the operation of the CORE program. On December 18, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605-4 to increase the amount payable to the County by $120,965 to a new total of $452,281 and extend the termination from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022 to continue the operation of the CORE program. On October 18, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-605-5 to increase the amount payable to the County by $124,582 to a new total of $576,863 and extend the termination from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to continue the operation of the CORE program. On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Amendment #29-605-6 to increase the amount payable to the County by $134,864 to a new total of $711,727 and to extend the termination from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to continue the operation of the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program. Approval of Agreement #29-605-7 will allow the County to continue to receive funds from the City of Pleasant Hill through June 30, 2025. This Agreement includes County agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City for any claims arising out of the County’s performance under the Agreement. This Agreement was delayed due to County not receiving the Agreement from the City of Pleasant Hill until July 2, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Agreement is not approved, County will not receive funding and the CORE program will have to operate at a reduced capacity. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/10/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3495 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Martinez, to pay County an amount not to exceed $140,733 for County’s Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program to provide homeless outreach services to the City of Martinez for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Agreement #29-808-7 with the City of Martinez ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Agreement #29-808-7 with the City of Martinez, a government agency, to pay County an amount not to exceed $140,733 for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) Program to provide homeless outreach services to the City of Martinez for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will result in County receiving funds in an amount not to exceed $140,733 from the City of Martinez to provide homeless outreach services. No County match required. BACKGROUND: The CORE team serves as an entry point into the County’s Coordinated Entry System for unsheltered persons and work to locate, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The CORE Program provides homeless outreach services aimed at identifying homeless individuals, youth and families living without shelter and in locations not meant for human habitations. County has been providing homeless outreach service under this Contract since August 2017. On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement #29-808-6 with City of Martinez to pay County in an amount not to exceed $269,729 to provide homeless outreach services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Approval of Agreement #29-808-7 will allow County to receive funds and continue providing homeless outreach services through June 30, 2025. This Agreement includes County agreeing to defend, indemnify and CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3495,Version:1 hold harmless the City for any claims arising out of or related to County’s performance under this Agreement. This Agreement is delayed due to the division not receiving the agreement until July 3, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Agreement is not approved, County will not receive funding to provide CORE program services for the City of Martinez. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3496 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Manor Care-Tice Valley CA, LLC (dba ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Tice Valley)), in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-397-3 with Manor Care-Tice Valley CA, LLC (dba ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Tice Valley) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-397-3 with Manor Care-Tice Valley CA, LLC (dba ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Tice Valley), a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000, to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $18,000,000 over a two-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home.These services include but are not limited to:twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care, respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 1, 2021. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3496,Version:1 This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On November 9,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-397 with Manor Care-Tice Valley CA, LLC,previously (dba Manorcare Health Services -Tice Valley),in an amount not to exceed $825,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1,2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-397-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2026. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3497 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lake Merritt Healthcare Center, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-391-3 with Lake Merritt Healthcare Center, LLC. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-391-3 with Lake Merritt Healthcare Center,LLC.,a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000,to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $1,200,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home.These services include but are not limited to:twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care, respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 1, 2021. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3497,Version:1 ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 21,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-391 with Lake Merritt Healthcare Center,LLC.,in an amount not to exceed $600,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-391-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3498 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $13,000 for Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement Program services for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Agreement #29-812-8 with Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, a subsidiary of the City of Concord ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County’s Agreement #29-812-8 with Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $13,000, to provide homeless outreach services for the Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) Program, for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will allow the County to receive an amount not to exceed $13,000 from the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District, a subsidiary of the City of Concord, to provide homeless outreach services. No County match required. BACKGROUND: The CORE team serves as an entry point into the county’s coordinated entry system for unsheltered persons and work to locate, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The CORE Program provides homeless outreach services aimed at identifying homeless individuals, youth and families living without shelter and in locations not meant for human habitations. County has been providing homeless outreach service under this contract since August 2017. On October 3, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement #29-812-7 to receive funds in an amount not to exceed $13,000 from the City of Concord for the provision of the CORE Program for homeless outreach services, for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3498,Version:1 Approval of Agreement #29-812-8 will allow County to continue to receive District funds for operation of the CORE Program through June 30, 2025. This Agreement includes agreeing to defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the District for any claims arising out of County’s performance under this Agreement. This Agreement is late due to County not receiving the agreement until June 26, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Agreement is not approved, County will not receive funding and without such funding, the CORE program may have to operate at a reduced capacity. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3499 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $95,000 to support the Health Ambassador, Career Pathways Program to train young adults for health careers in West County for the period October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Grant Agreement #78-065 with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Grant Agreement #78-065 with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, a non-profit corporation, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $95,000 to support the Health Ambassador, Career Pathways Program to train young adults for health careers in West County for the period October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Grant Agreement will result in a total payment to the county not to exceed $95,000. No County match is required. BACKGROUND: Health disparities are associated with poor educational outcomes, and in Richmond, Latino and African American residents face disproportionate rates of preventable chronic illnesses such as heart disease, obesity, and cancer. Public health agencies alone cannot reduce these disparities, but by working collaboratively with schools and community-based partners to support lived experience workforce readiness efforts, the County can support West Contra Costa residents and students the necessary skills and experience to advance their education and career goals and become part of the health workforce. The Health Ambassador, Career Pathways Program will increase underrepresented youth access to healthcare careers and increase representation in community health and clinical careers for students in West County by connecting them to mentorship and internships. Under Contra Costa Health Services, Office of The Director’s, Equity Team, The Health Ambassadors, Career Pathways Program provides health career exposure to historically marginalized young adults (18-30). A Health Career Pathways Program started in 2013 in Richmond’s West Contra Costa Unified School District as class CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3499,Version:1 curriculum with summer community health internships. Contra Costa family medicine residency joined the program to offer clinical shadowing component in 2018. The Program expanded Countywide in 2019. The Health Ambassador program started in 2021 in response to the covid pandemic and its disproportionate impact on our communities of color. The program hires from our communities and trains people with lived experience and prepares them for community health focused careers. Approval of Grant Agreement #78-065 will allow County to receive funds from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the Health Ambassador, Career Pathways Program through June 30, 2026. This Agreement includes both parties agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each other for any claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Agreement is not approved, County will not receive funds for the Health Ambassadors, Career Pathways Program CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3500 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services, to pay County an amount not to exceed $2,932,106 in Round 3 ?Providing Access and Transforming Health funding to continue to develop and expand California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Grant Agreement #78-051-1 from the California Department of Health Care Services ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Grant Agreement #78-051-1 with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)’s for Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) Grant - Round 3 funding in an amount not to exceed $2,932,106 to provide housing support through a bridge housing model for unhoused persons, and expand capacity for Short Term Post Hospitalization placements for Medi-Cal eligible, medically vulnerable individuals to develop and expand California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) services in Contra Costa County for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $2,932,106 from DHCS’s CITED Program. No County match required. BACKGROUND: This Round 3 funding from DHCS is to help expand and develop CalAIM services in California. In calendar year 2022, there were 5,896 Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) patients who had at least one-episode of homelessness during the year. Additionally, 194 patients exited a county run shelter into housing without the tenancy sustaining supports (aftercare) necessary to prevent recurrence of homelessness. Currently, there is no streamlined way to access community support services, nor does County have the workforce in place to deliver these much-needed services. County’s current system works in silos and with CITED funding, County can more seamlessly integrate services to create a more robust system of care that can address housing and health together. CITED funding will also enable health care and homeless service providers to have access to housing CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3500,Version:1 navigation and tenancy sustaining services to support their patients with their housing needs. Currently, unless a person is accessing services at a shelter or is getting help through street outreach or a drop-in center, there is no dedicated resource that can offer housing navigation services and/or tenancy sustaining services. We also have a dearth of street outreach teams that have the capacity to support those who are discharging from hospitals and other medical programs and need housing supports. CITED funding will enable County’s Health, Housing, and Homeless Services Division (H3) to expand outreach efforts and provide dedicated housing resources to any CCHP member who needs it. H3 works closely with County’s Public Health Partners who operate the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program in Contra Costa County are working to identify step down plans for those that no longer need intensive ECM services, but who may still need community supports, such as housing navigation and tenancy sustaining services. CITED funding will enable H3 to scale up to ensure that County will have the capacity to accept referrals from ECM graduates who still need support with housing. H3 also works closely with case managers from CCHP who need to refer patients for housing supports services. H3 holds the role as Contra Costa County’s Continuum of Care (CoC) leadership and understands County’s homeless system of care is highly impacted and has reached its capacity causing long waiting periods for folks to get the services that they desperately need to remedy their housing crisis. CITED funding will decrease the bottleneck in services and will help us meet the demands in the community. By adding housing navigation services paired with street outreach workers, we can meet the needs of those being served from anywhere. This includes support for people discharging from hospitals and emergency rooms with no place to go. DHCS has designated Public Consulting Group LLC as the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), to administer the grant program and to communicate with County with respect to grant administration in connection with the CITED Program. Under Grant Agreement #78-051-1, County will receive Round - 3 funding in an amount not to exceed $2,932,106 through June 30, 2025 and agree to release and hold harmless Public Consulting Group LLC and DHCS. This Award is late due to H3 receiving the notice of award letter from the DHCS. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without CITED funding, County will be unable to increase program capacity, leaving a large gap in the homeless system of care negatively impacting homeless residents in Contra Costa County. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3501 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a novation contract with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and adolescents for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, including a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (100% Mental Health Realignment) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Novation Contract #24-794-9 (24) with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Novation Contract #24-794-9(24) with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and adolescents for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, which includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Novation Contract will result in annual budgeted expenditures of up to $200,000 and $100,000 during the six-month automatic extension period and will be funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment revenues. BACKGROUND: The Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) has been contracting with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. since November 1, 2006. This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and adolescents. This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations. The BHSD Contract Monitoring staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring of performance measures set forth in the Contract are upheld. This Contractor has been a longstanding partner in previous projects, fostering a deep understanding of our organization's mission, values, and long-term objectives. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Purchasing Division. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3501,Version:1 On August 1, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Novation Contract #24-794-9(19) with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for the provision of inpatient psychiatric hospital services to County-referred adults and adolescents for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which included a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $37,500. On June 25, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #24-794-9(23) with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $274,026 to a new payment limit of $349,026 for additional inpatient psychiatric hospital services with no change in the term and to increase the six-month automatic extension payment limit by $137,013 to a new payment limit of $174,513 through December 31, 2024. Approval of Novation Contract #24-794-9(24) will allow the Contractor to continue to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services through June 30, 2025. This Contract includes both parties agreeing to defend, save harmless and indemnify each other for any claims arising from or connected with the operations or the services under this Contract. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, County’s mental health clients will not receive needed inpatient psychiatric services from Contractor’s facility. CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT: This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcome: “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include a decrease in the need for inpatient care and placement at a lower level of care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3502 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Quality Assured Services, Inc (dba Acelis Connected Health Supplies), in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide durable medical equipment services and supplies including ventricular assist device services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-730 with Quality Assured Services, Inc (dba Acelis Connected Health Supplies) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-730 with Quality Assured Services,Inc (dba Acelis Connected Health Supplies),a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $500,000,to provide durable medical equipment (DME)services and supplies including -ventricular assist device (VAD)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 31, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $500,000 over a two-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized DME and related health care services including all related equipment and medical supplies to CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451. DME services are mandated by State and Federal regulations and related equipment is medically necessary to preserve bodily functions essential to activities of daily living or to prevent significant physical disability. Health Services Personnel approve this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This is a new contractor who will be a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing DME related services and supplies while fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives starting December 1, 2024. Contractor will cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3502,Version:1 Contractor will cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the DME services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. Under new Contract #77-730 Contractor will provide DME-VAD services to CCHP members and County recipients through November 30, 2026. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized DME-VAD services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3503 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Jackson & Coker Locumtenens, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $500,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for additional temporary psychiatric medical services and recruitment services with no change in the term ending December 31, 2024. (100% Mental Health Realignment) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment #74-277-30 with Jackson & Coker Locumtenens, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment Agreement #74-277-30 with Jackson & Coker Locumtenens, LLC, a limited liability company, effective October 1, 2024, to amend Contract #74-277-29, to increase the payment limit by $500,000 from $2,000,000 to a new payment limit of $2,500,000 for additional temporary psychiatric medical services and recruitment services with no change in the original term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $500,000 and will be funded as budgeted by 100% Mental Health Realignment. (No rate increase) BACKGROUND: County’s Behavioral Health Services Division/ Mental Health has an obligation to provide psychiatric physician services to patients, including medication management and therapy services. Therefore, County contracts with temporary help firms to ensure patient care is provided during peak loads, temporary absences, vacations or emergency situations when full staffing is required. This contractor has been providing temporary Psychiatric services since July 1, 2006. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§31000 and 31000.4. The Behavioral Health’s Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the contract are upheld. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On January 9, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-277-29 with Jackson & Coker CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3503,Version:1 Locumtenens, LLC, in the amount of $2,000,000 for the provision of temporary psychiatric medical doctors and recruitment services at County’s Mental Health Outpatient Clinics, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #74-277-30 will allow the Contractor to provide additional temporary psychiatric medical services and recruitment services through December 31, 2024. This Contract includes services provided by represented classifications and the county has met its obligations with the respective labor partner(s). CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved, Contractor will not be able to provide additional temporary psychiatric medical doctors and recruitment services for County’s Mental Health Outpatient Clinics. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3504 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with David Gurley, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide emergency physician services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #76-808-1 with David Gurley, M.D ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of County Contract #76-808-1 with David Gurley, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide emergency medicine physician services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers rely on Contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to their patients.This Contractor has been providing emergency medicine physician services since December 2022. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Contractor’s emergency medicine physician services include,but are not limited to clinic coverage,consultation,training,medical and/or surgical procedures Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCHP physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On December 13,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-808 with David Gurley,M.D.,in an amount not to exceed $225,000,to provide emergency medicine physician services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers , for the period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3504,Version:1 Approval of this Contract #76-808-1 will allow the Contractor to provide emergency medicine physician services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, patients requiring emergency medicine physician services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers will not have access to Contractor’s services, which may increase wait time for services. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3505 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Cancellation Agreement #77-625-1 and Contract #77-625-2 with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County as follows: (1) Cancellation Agreement #77-625-1 with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, a limited liability company, effective at the end of business on October 31, 2024; and Contract #77-625-2 with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $900,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home. These services include but are not limited to: twenty-four (24) hour medical care, social service and case management coordination, wound care, respiratory therapy, nasogastric and gastric tube feeding, physical and speech therapy services. This Contractors proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being. This Contractor has been a member in CCHP Provider Network formerly under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and began working under this County required Contract providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3505,Version:1 mission, values, and long-term objectives since Contract on August 1, 2023. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On August 1, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-625 with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the provision SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. In consideration of the Contractor’s agreement to continue providing SNF services and the departments need to increase rates to maintain an adequate network for CCHP members to meet Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) mandates, the department and Contractor have agreed to (1) mutual cancellation of the current Contract in accordance with General Conditions Paragraph 5 (Termination), of the Contract (Cancellation Agreement #77-625-1) will accomplish this cancellation, and (2) establish a new Contract with the correct terms and conditions for the next three years. Approval of Contract #77-625-2 will allow Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through October 31, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3506 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Cancellation Agreement #77-618-1 and Contract #77-618-2 with Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County as follows: (1) Cancellation Agreement #77-618-1 with Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center), a limited liability company, effective at the end of business on October 31, 2024; and Contract #77-618-2 with Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $900,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home. These services include but are not limited to: twenty-four (24) hour medical care, social service and case management coordination, wound care, respiratory therapy, nasogastric and gastric tube feeding, physical and speech therapy services. This Contractors proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being. This Contractor has been a member in CCHP Provider CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3506,Version:1 Network formerly under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and began working under this County required Contract providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since Contract on August 1, 2023. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On August 15, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-618 with Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the provision SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. In consideration of the Contractor’s agreement to continue providing SNF services and the departments need to increase rates to maintain an adequate network for CCHP members to meet Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) mandates, the department and Contractor have agreed to (1) mutual cancellation of the current Contract in accordance with General Conditions Paragraph 5 (Termination), of the Contract (Cancellation Agreement #77-618-1) will accomplish this cancellation, and (2) establish a new Contract with the correct terms and conditions for the next three years. Approval of Contract #77-618-2 will allow Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through October 31, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3507 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Samuel Cho, MD, INC. in an amount not to exceed $2,150,000 to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Center patients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #76-731-3 with Samuel Cho MD, INC. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Agreement #76-731-3 with Samuel Cho MD,INC.,a corporation,(formerly Samuel H.Cho,M.D.)in amount not to exceed $2,150,000 to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in the contractual service expenditures of up to $2,150,000 over a 3 year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers rely on contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to their patients.Contractor has been providing cardiology services to County since September 2021. On April 20,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-731 with Samuel H.Cho,M.D.,in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000,to provide cardiology services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. On July 11,2023,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-731-1 with Samuel H.Cho,M.D.,to increase the payment limit by $190,000,from $1,600,000 to a new payment limit of $1,790,000 with no change in the term through August 31, 2024. On April 22,2024,Contract #76-731-2 with Samuel H.Cho,M.D.,was amended to change the Assignor’s CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3507,Version:1 On April 22,2024,Contract #76-731-2 with Samuel H.Cho,M.D.,was amended to change the Assignor’s Obligations from Samuel H.Cho,M.D.to Samuel Cho MD,INC.and assigned all rights under Contract #76- 731 affective June 1, 2024 with no change in the term through August 31, 2024. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor’s cardiology services will include but not limited to clinic coverage,on-call services,medical and surgical procedures.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. Approval of Contract #76-731-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide cardiology services through August 31, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty cardiology services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3508 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Michael C. Gynn, M.D., for additional general surgery services including department head duties at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change to the payment limit of $1,650,000 or term ending December 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment Agreement #26-604-19 with Michael C. Gynn, M.D. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment Agreement #26-604-19 with Michael C.Gynn,M.D.,an individual,effective July 1, 2024,to amend Contract #26-604-18,to provide additional general surgery services including the addition of department head duties at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers, with no change to the original payment limit of $1,650,000 or term of January 1,2024 through December 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will not result in additional contractual service expenditures and will be funded as budgeted 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Health Centers rely on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to their patients.This contractor has been providing general surgery services,including but not limited to:clinic coverage,consultation,medical and/or surgical procedures,administrative duties and on-call coverage for CCRMC patients since June 2007.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from Solicitation requirements. On January 19,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-604-18 with Michael C.Gynn,M.D.,in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000,for the provision of general surgery services for CCRMC and Health CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3508,Version:1 an amount not to exceed $1,650,000,for the provision of general surgery services for CCRMC and Health Center patients, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Approval of Contract Amendment #26-604-19 will allow the Contractor to provide additional general surgery including the addition of department head duties with no change in the original payment limit of $1,650,000 or term of January 1,2024 through December 31,2025.The Amendment was delayed due to ongoing negotiations between Division and Contractor. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved,certain specialized general surgery services for CCRMC patients will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to the County. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3509 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Encore Textile Services, LLC (dba Emerald Textiles Services, Northern California, LLC), in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide linen rental, cleaning and distribution services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #26-776-9 with Encore Textile Services, LLC (DBA Emerald Textiles Services, Northern California, LLC) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #26-776-9 with Encore Textile Services,LLC (DBA Emerald Textiles Services,Northern California, LLC),a limited liability company ,in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000,to provide linen rental,cleaning and distribution services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers,for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $4,500,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: The County has been contracting with Contractor since July 2014 to provide linen rental,cleaning and distribution services.Contractor provides laundry and linen services to CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers including fitted sheets,pillowcases,blankets,nursing scrubs and linen towels.The services and supplies are a necessity to maintain hospital flow and patients care. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000.This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.CCRMC’s Quality Management,Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld.Following a Request for Proposal (RFP),this Contract was awarded to Encore Textile Services,LLC (DBA Emerald CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3509,Version:1 Request for Proposal (RFP),this Contract was awarded to Encore Textile Services,LLC (DBA Emerald Textiles Services, Northern California, LLC) by Public Works Department on June 14, 2024. On March 30,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-776-6 with Oceanside Laundry,LLC,in an amount not to exceed $4,422,170,to provide linen rental and cleaning services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #26-776-9 will allow the Contractor to continue providing linen rental,cleaning and distribution services through June 30,2027.The RFP process took longer than expected,causing a delay of this Contract. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers will not have access to Contractor’s linen cleaning, rental and distribution services needed to maintain hospital flow and patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3510 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Aaron K. Hayashi, M.D., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide radiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #26-445-21 with Aaron K. Hayashi, M.D., Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #26-445-21 with Aaron K.Hayashi,M.D.,Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $750,000, to provide radiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $750,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.This Contractor has been providing radiology specialty services including,but not limited to:clinic coverage, consultation,training,medical and surgical procedures,on-call coverage,and interpretation of Computed Tomography (CT)Scans,Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs),Ultrasounds,invasive procedures and plain films since July 1,2005.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On October 5,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-445-19 with Aaron K.Hayashi,M.D., Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $2,115,000,for the provision of radiology services including consultation,on- call coverage and interpretation of Computed Tomography (CT)Scans,Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs), CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3510,Version:1 call coverage and interpretation of Computed Tomography (CT)Scans,Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs), Ultrasounds,invasive procedures and plain films for CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers,for the period from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. On November 29,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #26-445-20 with Aaron Hayashi,M.D.,Inc.,effective November 1,2022,to increase the payment limit by $75,000 to a new payment limit of $2,190,000, for additional radiology services, with no change in the term. Approval of Contract #26-445-21 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide radiology services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers through September 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty podiatry services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3511 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with MedicalOne, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-248-2 with MedicalOne Health, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County Contract #77-248-2 with MedicalOne Health,LLC,a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $450,000,to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $450,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain home health care and hospice services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Home health care services include but are not limited to intermittent skilled nursing,therapeutic and rehabilitative care in patients’residence.Hospice care focuses on the care,comfort,and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life.Hospice services involve a team led by a physician.This team includes Contractor’s nurses and other health care professionals,including physical,occupational,respiratory and speech therapists.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing these services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since October 2019. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3511,Version:1 ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care,services and member experience.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. In October 2021,the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #77-248-1 with MedicalOne Health,LLC,in an amount not to exceed $60,000,for the provision of home health care and hospice services for CCHP members for the period October 1,2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-248-2 will allow the Contractor to continue providing home health care and hospice services for CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,certain home health care and hospice services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3512 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Board of State and Community Corrections, to pay the County in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program for implementation of substance use disorder treatment at the West County Detention Facility for the period July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027. (75% State, 13% County Board of Education, 12% Realignment 2011/County General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Approval of Grant Agreement #28-959-3 with the California Board of State and Community Corrections Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee to execute Grant Agreement #28-959-3 with the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)Grant Program,in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for implementation of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)treatment at the West County Detention for inmates diagnosed with a SUD,for the period July 1,2024 through December 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Agreement will allow the State,through the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance,to pay County an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the RSAT Program for FY 2024-2027.County match to be funded by the County of Education ($236,266) and Realignment 2011/County General Fund ($253,060). BACKGROUND: The California Board of State and Community Corrections,the designated state administrative agency for the RSAT Program,which is federally funded through Bureau of Justice Assistance.The RSAT Program assists states and local governments in developing and implementing substance use disorder treatment programs in state,local,and tribal correctional and detention facilities,and supports efforts to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for offenders.Historically,the California RSAT Program has funded local detention facilities to provide in-custody treatment services with an aftercare component requirement placed on the grantees. This Program allows for the implementation SUD treatment at the West County Detention facility for inmates CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3512,Version:1 This Program allows for the implementation SUD treatment at the West County Detention facility for inmates diagnosed with a SUD along with resources and information about recovery and treatment,with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism.An additional twenty-four (24)inmates who are post-sentence,have at least 3 months in custody remaining,and are assessed as high needs,will be provided with three months of substance use treatment while in custody,placement and rent at a sober living environment for up to six months upon release,including ongoing outpatient case management,substance abuse treatment and medication assisted treatment.The project will fill in the gap in SUD treatment options in the Contra Costa County Detention System and create a robust network of treatment options and programs for people transitioning back into society.The provision of substance use treatment post-release will be provided through a network of community-based Drug Medi-Cal certified providers that operate under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Plan. On March 7,2023,the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Application #28-959-2 with the California Board of State and Community Corrections to pay County an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,for implementation of SUD treatment at the West County Detention for inmates diagnosed with a SUD,for the period July 1,2022 through October 1, 2024. This Agreement includes agreeing to indemnify the State for any claims arising out of the County’s performance under the Agreement and contains a limited liability provision.The delay of this Grant Agreement was due to a delay in receipt of the agreement from the State. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3513 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Esther Kwon, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $630,000 to provide podiatry services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #76-560-8 with Esther Kwon, M.D. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #76-560-8 with Esther Kwon,M.D.,an individual,in an amount not to exceed $630,000,to provide podiatry services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers,for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $630,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.This Contractor has been providing podiatry specialty services including,but not limited to:clinic coverage, consultation,training,medical and surgical procedures,and on-call coverage since October 2016.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On October 19,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-560-7 with Esther Kwon,M.D.,in an amount not to exceed $630,000,for the provision of podiatry services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #76-560-8 will allow the Contractor to continue providing podiatry services at CCRMC CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3513,Version:1 Approval of Contract #76-560-8 will allow the Contractor to continue providing podiatry services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty podiatry services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3514 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Michelle Shahrzad Davis, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide emergency medicine physician services in the emergency room at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #76-805-1 with Michelle Shahrzad Davis, M.D. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of County Contract #76-805-1 with Michelle Shahrzad Davis,M.D.,an individual,in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide emergency medicine physician services in the emergency room at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers rely on contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to their patients.Contractor’s emergency medicine physician services will include clinic coverage,consultation,training,medical and surgical procedures.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. Under new Contract #76-805-1 allows the Contractor to provide emergency medicine physician services at CCRMC in the emergency room through September 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty emergency medicine physician services needed for CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3514,Version:1 If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty emergency medicine physician services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3515 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Basma Al Bast, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $1,530,000 to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #76-876 with Basma Al Bast, M.D. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #76-876 with Basma Al Bast,M.D.,an individual,in an amount not to exceed $1,530,000,to provide cardiology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers,for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $1,530,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.This is a new Contractor at CCRMC who will provide cardiology services including,but not limited to:clinic coverage, consultation,training,medical and surgical procedures,and on-call coverage starting October 1,2024.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. Under new Contract #76-876 Contractor will provide cardiology services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3515,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the necessary specialty cardiology services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3516 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ECG Management Consultants, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $133,500 to an amount not to exceed $408,500 for additional consultation and technical assistance in reviewing compensation, benefits, productivity levels and performance for physicians at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the term ending June 14, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment #76-658-11 with ECG Management Consultants, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment Agreement #76-658-11 with ECG Management Consultants,LLC,a limited liability company,effective October 1,2024,to amend Contract #76-658-10,to increase the payment limit by $133,500, from $275,000 to a new payment limit of $408,500,with no change in the term June 15,2024 through June 14, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional expenditures of up to $133,500 and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. (No rate increase) BACKGROUND: Contractor has provided consultation and technical assistance with regard to best practices for clinical operations ambulatory clinics,appointment unit,materials management,benefits,productivity levels and performance for physicians at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers, since June 15, 2019. On March 19,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-658-10 with ECG Management Consultants,LLC,in an amount of $275,000,for the provision of consultation and technical assistance with regard to reviewing compensation,benefits,productivity levels and performance for physicians at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period June 15, 2024 through June 14, 2027. Approval of Contract Amendment #76-658-11 will allow the Contractor to provide additional management CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3516,Version:1 Approval of Contract Amendment #76-658-11 will allow the Contractor to provide additional management consulting services through June 14, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved,CCRMC will not have access to Contractor’s services including consultation and technical assistance with regard to best practices for clinical operations ambulatory clinics, appointment unit,materials management,benefits,productivity levels and performance for physicians at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3517 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with CreDentals Services, Inc. (dba VPoint), in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide credentialing services for healthcare providers contracted in the Contra Costa Health Plan Provider Network for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #27-814-10 with CreDentals Services, Inc. (dba VPoint) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #27-810-10,which contains mutual indemnification,with CreDentals Services,Inc.(dba VPoint),a corporation,in an amount not to exceed,$600,000,to provide credentialing services for healthcare providers contracted in the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)Provider Network for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $600,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide an extensive network of specialized healthcare providers that offer health care services to CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.These providers must satisfy State and Federal licensure prerequisites,adhere to accreditation standards,ensure regulatory compliance,and hold relevant professional certifications.The healthcare professional credentialing services required for CCHP operations demands a high level of specialized expertise,experience,and knowledge this Contractor currently possesses.Contractor provides credentialing services for healthcare providers contracted in CCHP's provider network while continuing to foster a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since October 2010. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3517,Version:1 §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.The nature of the credentialing services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs systems,and personnel.This contractor has been approved by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on July 7, 2024. On October 5,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-814-8 with CreDentals Services,Inc. (dba VPoint),formally doing business as VerifPoint,in an amount not to exceed $120,000,for the provision of credentialing services for healthcare providers in CCHP's provider network,for the period October 1,2021 through September 30, 2024. On May 23,2023,the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #27-814-9 with CreDentals Services,Inc.(dba VPoint),formally doing business as VerifPoint,effective June 1,2023,to increase the payment limit by $120,000 to a new payment limit of $240,000,to provide additional credentialing services for CCHP Provider Network as utilization has surpassed the original expectation set forth at the commencement of the contract term with no change in the term. Approval of Contract #27-814-10 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide credentialing services for healthcare providers in CCHP's provider network,through September 30,2027.This Contract contains mutual indemnification to hold harmless both parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this Contract. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,County’s providers will not be credentialed,and CCHP would be at-risk for non-compliance with Federal,State,and contractual requirements,and could subject County to potential sanctions, civil penalties and corrective action plans. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3518 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Goals for Autism, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-120-4 with Goals for Autism, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-120-4 with Goals for Autism,Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000,to provide Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT)-Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $1,500,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized BHT-ABA health care services including,but not limited to;treatment plans to improve the functioning of CCHP members with pervasive development disorder or autism under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing BHT-ABA services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 2017. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality ImprovementCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3518,Version:1 measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On January 11,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-120-3 with Goals for Autism,Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000,for the provision of BHT-ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1,2021 through September 30,2024.Due to an administrative oversight the Department did not submit in a timely manner and requested a retroactive effective date to prevent a break in service. Approval of Contract #77-120-4 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide BHT-ABA services to CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized BHT-ABA for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3519 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Amavi Home Health and Hospice Care Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-127-4 with Amavi Home Health and Hospice Care Services, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County Contract #77-127-4 with Amavi Home Health and Hospice Care Services,Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000,to provide home health care and hospice services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $1,200,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain home health care and hospice services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Home health care services include but are not limited to intermittent skilled nursing,therapeutic and rehabilitative care in patients’residence.Hospice care focuses on the care,comfort,and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life.Hospice services involve a team led by a physician.This team includes Contractor’s nurses and other health care professionals,including physical,occupational,respiratory and speech therapists.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing these services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since October 2017. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3519,Version:1 §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care,services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. In December 2021,the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #77-127-3 with Amavi Home Health and Hospice Care Services,Inc.,for the provision of home health care and hospice services for CCHP Members and County recipients for the period October 1,2021 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-127-4 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide home health care and hospice services for CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,certain home health care and hospice services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3520 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Erik Grasso (dba Analytical Behavior Consultants), in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-130-4 with Erik Grasso (dba Analytical Behavior Consultants) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-130-4 with Erik Grasso (dba Analytical Behavior Consultants),a sole proprietor,in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000,to provide Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT)-Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period October 1,2024 through September 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $4,500,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized BHT-ABA health care services including,but not limited to;treatment plans to improve the functioning of CCHP members with pervasive development disorder or autism under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing BHT-ABA services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since October 2017. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality ImprovementCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3520,Version:1 measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On December 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-130-3 with Erik Grasso (dba Analytical Behavior Consultants),in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000,for the provision of BHT-ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period October 1,2021 through September 30,2024. Due to an administrative oversight the Department did not submit in a timely manner and requested a retroactive effective date to prevent a break in service. Approval of Contract #77-130-4 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide BHT-ABA services to CCHP members and County recipients through September 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized BHT-ABA for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3521 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with HKAN Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide medical consultation services to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management Team for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-703 with HKAN INC. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-703 with HKAN INC.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $250,000,to provide medical consultation services to the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)Medical Management Team with regard to CCHP’s policies and procedures for the period from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department, 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized medical health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This new Contractor will provide medical consultation services to the CCHP Medical Management Team,with regard to CCHP’s policies and procedures starting October 1,2024.Medical Consulting is essential to ensure that CCHP is meeting and following the Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan from the State of California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).This contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451;and 42 CFR 432.10(a)Standards of Personnel Administration.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This Contractor has been approved by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on July 30, 2024 Approval of new Contract #77-703,will allow the Contractor to provide medical consultation services for the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3521,Version:1 CCHP Medical Management Team for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the CCHP Medical Management Team will not receive the benefits of compliance consultation from the Contractor and state mandated requirements will not be met. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3522 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Mental Health Services Authority, to increase the payment limit by $158,026 to an amount not to exceed $497,286 for additional fiscal intermediary services with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Behavioral Health Services Act) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Participation Agreement Amendment #74-647-1 with California Mental Health Services Authority ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County, Participation Agreement Amendment #74-647-1 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a government agency,effective October 17,2024,to amend Participation Agreement #74-647,to increase the payment limit by $158,026,from $339,260 to a new payment limit of $497,286,with no change in the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional contractual service expenditures of up to $158,026 and will be funded 100% by Behavioral Health Services Act. (No rate increase) BACKGROUND: The purpose of this Participation Agreement is to grant CalMHSA the authority to act as the Fiscal and Administrative agent on behalf of Participants (counties)as part of the Greater Bay Area Regional Partnership. In order to access the matching funds provided by the State,counties must participate as a regional county partnership with the agreement of providing about 30%matching funds,while the State provided 70%of the funds.Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services,as part of the Greater Bay Area Regional Partnership had communicated its intent to the State in participating in this program prior to the onset of the pandemic along with other Bay Area counties as a manner to amplify educational loan repayment to address workforce needs. There were significant delays in getting the Participation Agreement with CalMHSA in place with the onset of the pandemic and the numerous entities involved. On July 12,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Participation Agreement #74-647 with CalMHSA,in an CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3522,Version:1 On July 12,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Participation Agreement #74-647 with CalMHSA,in an amount not to exceed $339,260,to provide fiscal intermediary services to fund an education Loan Repayment Program (LRP)to recruit and retain hard-to-fill positions in the public behavioral health system,for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. Approval of Participation Agreement Amendment #74-647-1 will allow the Contractor to provide additional fiscal intermediary services, through June 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved,Contra Costa County will not have access to the additional fiscal intermediary services needed for matching funds provided by the State to fund the LRP program. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3523 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Neil Sachs, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide outpatient psychiatric care services to mentally ill adults in West Contra Costa County for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (100% Mental Health Realignment) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #74-446-14 with Neil Sachs, M.D. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #74-446-14 with Neil Sachs, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide outpatient psychiatric care services to mentally ill older adults in West Contra Costa County, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department 100% by Mental Health Realignment funds. BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing psychiatric services including, but not limited to: diagnosing, counseling, evaluating, medication management and providing medical and psychiatric therapeutic treatment for mentally ill adults in West Contra Costa County. The Behavioral Health Division has been contracting with Neil Sachs, M.D., since October 1, 2012. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: Welfare and Institutions Code, § 5600 et seq. (The Bronzan McCorquodale Act) and California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000. The Behavioral Health’s Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the contract are upheld. This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations. Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 the Contractor provides physician services and is exempt from solicitation requirements. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3523,Version:1 On August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #74-446-13 with Neil Sachs, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $241,613, for the provision of outpatient psychiatric care services to mentally ill adults in West Contra Costa County for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #74-446-14 will allow contractor to continue providing psychiatric care services through September 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, the County’s clients will not have access to this contractor’s psychiatric care services. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3524 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M.D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California), in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 to provide ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #27-935-7 with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M.D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #27-935-7 with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M.D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California), a sole proprietor, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000, to provide ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and county recipients, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $2,700,000, over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized ophthalmology services for its members and County recipients under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Ophthalmology services are mandated by Federal regulations. Center of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) follows code of Federal Regulations 16 CFR Part 456 and 42 CFR §1004.1. This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network since June 1, 2014, and will continue to foster a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approve this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor shall cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3524,Version:1 Improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and Member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement programs. Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCHP Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On October 4, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved (1) Cancellation Agreement 27-935-5 with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M.D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California), a sole proprietor, effective at the end of business on October 31, 20222; and (2) Contract #27-935-6 with Amitabh Kant Bharadwaj, M.D. (dba Retina Specialists of Northern California), a sole proprietor, in an amount no to exceed $900,000, to provide ophthalmology services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients, for the period November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #27-935-7 will allow Contractor to continue providing ophthalmology services for CCHP members and County recipients through October 31, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, certain specialized ophthalmology services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contract with the County will not be provided. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3525 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), to increase the payment limit by $55,134 to an amount not to exceed $214,359 for additional consultation and technical assistance for the youth needs assessment and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project with no change in the term ending December 31, 2024. (47% Tipping Point Grant; 53% Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Grant) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment Agreement #25-104-4 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Amendment Agreement #25-104-4 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), a sole proprietor, to amend Contract #25-104 (as amended by Amendment Agreements #25-104-1 through #25-104- 3), effective October 1, 2024, to increase the payment limit by $55,134, from $159,225 to a new payment limit of $214,359 to provide additional consultation and technical assistance for the youth needs assessment and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project (YHDP) with no change in the term June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional budgeted expenditures of up to $55,134 funded 100% by Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) grant funds. (No rate increase) BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing support to the planning and implementation of a youth needs assessment and application to the YHDP grant offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address youth homelessness in Contra Costa County. Contractor will support the development and establishment of an effective Youth Action Board (YAB), including coaching and direct facilitation to ensure active youth and young adult (YYA) engagement and provide technical assistance for transition planning for the YYA homeless response system and the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP), including supporting the YAB's participation in RFP development and scoring. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3525,Version:1 This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code § 26227 and 31000. This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations. The Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division Contract Monitoring staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring of performance measures set forth in the contract are upheld. On October 3, 2023, the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #25-104 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), in an amount not to exceed $101,867 to provide consultation and technical assistance for the youth needs assessment and YHDP for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. In February 2024, the Purchasing Services Manager executed Amendment/Extension Agreement #25-104-1 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), to increase the payment limit by $23,877 to a new payment limit of $125,744 and extend the termination date from May 31, 2024 to September 30, 2024 for additional consultation and technical assistance services. In August 2024, the Purchasing Services Manager executed Amendment Agreement #25-104-2 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), to increase the payment limit by $33,481 to a new payment limit of $159,225 for additional consultation and technical assistance services with no change in the term. In September 2024, the Purchasing Services Manager executed Extension Agreement #25-104-3 with Matthew Aronson (dba Matthew Aronson Consulting), to extend the termination date from September 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024 to continue providing consultation and technical assistance with no change in the payment limit. Approval of Amendment Agreement #25-104-4 will allow Contractor to provide additional consultation and technical assistance services through December 31, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved, Contractor will not be able to support the County with addressing the needs of homeless youth in Contra Costa County. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3526 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Cancellation Agreement #77-619-1 and Contract #77-619-2 with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County as follows: (1) Cancellation Agreement #77-619-1 with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center), a limited liability company, effective at the end of business on October 31, 2024; and Contract #77-619-2 with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center), a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $900,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home. These services include but are not limited to: twenty-four (24) hour medical care, social service and case management coordination, wound care, respiratory therapy, nasogastric and gastric tube feeding, physical and speech therapy services. This Contractors proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being. This Contractor has been a member in CCHP Provider CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3526,Version:1 Network formerly under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and began working under this County required Contract providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since Contract on August 1, 2023. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 18, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-619 with Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC (dba Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center), in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the provision SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. In consideration of the Contractor’s agreement to continue providing SNF services and the departments need to increase rates to maintain an adequate network for CCHP members to meet Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) mandates, the department and Contractor have agreed to (1) mutual cancellation of the current Contract in accordance with General Conditions Paragraph 5 (Termination), of the Contract (Cancellation Agreement #77-619-1) will accomplish this cancellation, and (2) establish a new Contract with the correct terms and conditions for the next three years. Approval of Contract #77-619-2 will allow Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through October 31, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3527 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Joan Marlene Arieta (dba Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy), in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-041-3 with Joan Marlene Arieta (dba Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County Contract #77-041-3 with Joan Marlene Arieta (dba Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy),a sole proprietor,in an amount not to exceed $750,000,to provide physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period December 1,2024 through November 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $750,000 over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Physical therapy addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person’s abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing physical therapy services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since December 2016. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor shall cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality Improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3527,Version:1 includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement programs.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On November 23,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-041-2 with Joan Marlene Arieta (dba Alhambra Valley Physical Therapy),in an amount not to exceed $900,000,for the provision of physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services to CCHP members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-041-3 will allow the contractor to continue providing physical therapy and aquatic physical therapy services through November 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved, certain specialized physical therapy health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contract with the County will not be provided. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3528 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Serramonte Pulmonary Asthma Sleep Clinic Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to provide pulmonary and sleep study services to Contra Costa Health Plan members for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #27-896-6 with Serramonte Pulmonary Asthma Sleep Clinic Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #27-896-6,with Serramonte Pulmonary Asthma Sleep Clinic Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000,to provide pulmonary and sleep study services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $1,800,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized pulmonary and sleep study services for its members and County recipients these services include but are not limited to a variety of tests used to diagnose sleep disorders.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network since December 1,2012 and will continue to foster a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approve this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor shall cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality Improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and Member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement programs.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCHP Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On January 18,2022 the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-896-5 with Serramonte Pulmonary CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3528,Version:1 On January 18,2022 the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-896-5 with Serramonte Pulmonary Asthma Sleep Clinic Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000,to provide pulmonary and sleep study services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period December 1,2021 through November 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #27-896-6 will allow the contractor to continue providing pulmonary and sleep study services for CCHP members through November 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this contract is not approved,certain specialized pulmonary and sleep study services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contract with the county will not be provided. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3529 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with A. Scott Cohen, D.D.S. and Florence K, Au, DMD, A Professional Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $330,000 to provide endodontic services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients who are part of the In-Home Support Services program for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund III) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #27-905-7 with A.Scott Cohen,DDS.and Florence K,Au,DMD,A Professional Corporation ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County Contract #27-905-7,with A.Scott Cohen,DDS and Florence K,Au,DMD,A Professional Corporation (formerly known as A.Scott Cohen,D.D.S.and Mark D.Stevenson,D.D.S.,A Professional Corporation),in an amount not to exceed $330,000,to provide endodontics services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and county recipients who are part of the In-Home Support Services (IHSS)program for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $330,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund III revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized health care services including endodontics services to CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing endodontics services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since December 1, 2013. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Endodontic is the dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental pulp.Endodontics treatment is one of the most common procedures.If the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3529,Version:1 study and treatment of the dental pulp.Endodontics treatment is one of the most common procedures.If the dental pulp (containing nerves,arterioles,venules,lymphatic tissue,and fibrous tissue)become diseased or injured,endodontic treatment is required to save the tooth.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. Per Admin Bulletin 600.3 CCHP Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements. On November 23,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-905-6 with A.Scott Cohen,D.D.S. and Mark D.Stevenson,D.D.S.,A Professional Corporation,in an amount not to exceed $600,000,for the provision of endodontics services to CCHP members for the period December 1,2021 through November 30, 2024. Approval of Contract #27-905-7 will allow the contractor to continue providing endodontics services through November 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,certain specialized endodontics health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3530 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute an amendment with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture, to extend the term through May 31, 2025 with no change in the amount payable to the County of $106,819 to continue the County's Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. (No County match) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment #78-011-1 with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Grant Amendment #78-011-1 (State #22-1399-000-SG Amendment 1)with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture,to amend Grant Agreement #78-011,to extend the termination date from October 1, 2024 to May 31,2025 with no change in the amount payable to the County of $106,819 to continue the County's Healthy Refrigeration Grant (HRG) Program in Contra Costa County. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will not impact the payment limit of $106,819 payable to the County. No County match required. BACKGROUND: In February 2021,the Contra Costa Health Services HRG Program provided a Town Hall presentation to County residents located in the Bay Point Community to discuss findings from a prior survey.The survey determined the local shops in this area had very low to limited refrigeration to provide fresh produce,dairy, eggs,milk,and meats.County staff listened to residents of the Bay Point community agreeing with the survey results regarding the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in the area and the dire need for food security resources in the area. The HRG program has allowed the health service department to provide healthy retail outreach,technical expertise and refrigeration equipment application assistance in low income and low-food access areas of Bay Point to increase access points for consumers to purchase healthy food options.The Department conducts outreach through multiple platforms and in multiple languages to offer culturally and linguistically appropriate hands-on technical assistance,nutrition education and support to corner stores in applying and implementing CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3530,Version:1 hands-on technical assistance,nutrition education and support to corner stores in applying and implementing equipment grants. On November 1,2022 the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #78-011 with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture to pay County in the amount not to exceed $106,819 for the HRG Program through October 1,2024.This Agreement includes mutual indemnification for all claims,losses, causes of action, judgements, damages and expenses caused by their officers, agents or employees. Approval of Grant Agreement Amendment #78-011-1 will allow the County to receive technical assistance to current Grantees through May 31,2025.The timeline was set back due to the state budget cuts that delayed the release and implementation of the grant program. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved, the HRG program will expire on October 1, 2024 and Bay Point residents will no longer have access to refrigeration services shown to benefit the community with availability of fresh, nutritious food choices at corner stores. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3531 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Donor Network West to provide coordinated organ procurement services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029. (Non-financial agreement) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #26-358-9 with Donor Network West ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of County Contract #26-358-9 with Donor Network West,a corporation,to provide coordinated organ procurement services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC),for the period November 1,2024 through October 31, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a non-financial agreement. BACKGROUND: This Contractor coordinates with the surgeons and patients at CCRMC to provide organ procurement services which meet the requirements of the National Organ and Tissue Donation initiative and comply with the Anatomical Gift Act.Contractor promptly evaluates all potential donors to determine their medical suitability for organ, tissue, or eye donation and coordinates the retrieval process and related documentation. On October 8,2019,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-358-8 with Donor Network West,to provide organ procurement services for the period from November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #26-358-9 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide organ procurement services, through October 31,2029.This contract includes indemnification to hold harmless both parties for any claims arising out of the performance of this Contract. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,County will not be able to receive organ procurement services from this CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3531,Version:1 If this Contract is not approved,County will not be able to receive organ procurement services from this Contractor. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3532 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Country Drive Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Country Drive Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-369-3 Windsor Country Drive Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Country Drive Care Center). ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-369-3 with Windsor Country Drive Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Country Drive Care Center), a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000,to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home.These services include but are not limited to twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care, respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since September 1, 2021. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3532,Version:1 This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-369 with Windsor Country Drive Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Country Drive Care Center),in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period September 1,2021 through August 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-369-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through August 31,2027.Delay of submittal due to Division’s late receipt of Contractor’s required forms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3533 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Behavior Treatment & Analysis, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $8,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $18,400,000 to provide additional behavioral health treatment and applied behavioral analysis services with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment Agreement #77-340-5 with Behavior Treatment & Analysis, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment Agreement #77-340-5 with Behavior Treatment &Analysis,Inc.,a corporation,effective October 1,2024,to amend Contract #77-340-3 (as amended by Contract #77-340-4),to increase the payment limit by $8,000,000,from $10,400,000 to a new payment limit of $18,400,000,with no change in the original term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional expenditures of up to $8,000,000 and will be funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain behavioral health treatment (BHT)services including but not limited to;applied behavioral analysis (ABA)services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing BHT-ABA services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since July 1, 2021. On July 18,2023,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-340-3 with Behavior Treatment &Analysis, Inc,in an amount not to exceed $5,200,000,for the provision of BHT-ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3533,Version:1 On January 16,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract Amendment Agreement #77-340-4 with Behavior Treatment &Analysis,Inc,effective January 1,2024,to increase the payment limit by $5,200,000 from $5,200,000 to a new payment limit of $10,400,000 with no change in the original term of July 1,2023 through June 30, 2025. Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #77-340-5 will allow the Contractor to provide additional BHT- ABA services for CCHP members and County recipients through June 30, 2025. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved,the Contract will not have sufficient funds to pay contractor and CCHP members will not have access to contractor’s additional BHT-ABA services under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan memberships. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3534 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Quest Analytics L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $195,000 for mandated health plan mapping software for the Contra Costa Health Plan for the period October 31, 2024 through October 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #23-622-2 with Quest Analytics, L.L.C. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County, Software and Services Agreement #23-622-2 with Quest Analytics,L.L.C.,a limited liability company, including mutual indemnification,in an amount not to exceed $195,000,for mandated health plan mapping software for the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP),for the period from October 31,2024 through October 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $195,000 over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the needs of the County regarding producing reports that analyze health plans and providers for access and can map any of the elements present in the database,including claim cost,volume,and quality.CCHP utilizes geocoding software for network adequacy reporting required by California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments (such as DCHS)to administer (among other programs)Medicaid. CMS regularly updates regulations and guidance under the Affordable Care Act and other programs. Quest Analytics is vital in helping CCHP stay current with these ever-evolving compliance requirements.In 2025,federal and state regulatory bodies will implement the Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPS) policy,introducing new compliance challenges for CCHP.This software as a service enables CCHP to assess its current Provider Network to ensure compliance with the upcoming regulatory requirements.CCHP selected CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3534,Version:1 current Provider Network to ensure compliance with the upcoming regulatory requirements.CCHP selected Quest Analytics in 2017 for its network adequacy and geocoding software services,which are also utilized by DHCS and fully meet compliance standards. This Contractor was approved as a sole source contractor by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on August 28,2024.CCHP will monitor measurable service contract deliverables with outcomes required of the Contractor.CCHP’s access to subscribed services (such)as national health provider data summaries,impact and network adequacy analysis,and geographic distance calculations to ensure provider network patient accessibility will be monitored by the department in compliance with Section III(B)(7)of the Purchasing Policy.This Contract was approved by Contra Costa Health Personnel to ensure there was no conflict with labor relations. On January 9,2018,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-622 with Quest Analytics,L.L.C.,in an amount not to exceed $30,000,including mutual indemnification,for the provision of software,support,and geocoding services for CCHP, for the period January 18, 2018 through January 8, 2021. Under this Contract #23-622-2,the parties will execute a new software and services agreement (including mutual indemnification)to reinstate services for CCHP’s access to include Software as a Services based,Quest Enterprise Services in addition to Quest Analytics Suite™Desktop Solution.Under the Agreement,the County is obligated to indemnify Quest Analytics against claims arising from County’s use of the products. Approval of this Contract #23-622-2 allows the Contactor to provide services through October 30, 2027. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,CCHP will be out of compliance with federal and state regulations which could negatively impact future federal and state funding, as well as patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3535 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with AbleNet, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide durable medical equipment services and supplies including speech generating services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-734 with AbleNet, Inc ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-734 with AbleNet,Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed $400,000,to provide durable medical equipment (DME)services for speech generating device for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $400,000 over a two-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized DME and related health care services including all related equipment and medical supplies to CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451. DME services are mandated by State and Federal regulations and related equipment is medically necessary to preserve bodily functions essential to activities of daily living or to prevent significant physical disability. Health Services Personnel approve this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This is a new contractor who will be a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing DME related services and supplies while fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives starting December 1, 2024. Contractor will cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3535,Version:1 quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the DME services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. Under new Contract #77-734 Contractor will provide DME services to CCHP members and County recipients through November 30, 2026. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized DME services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and services may be delayed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3536 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Vallejo Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Vallejo Care Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-367-3 Windsor Vallejo Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Vallejo Care Center) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-367-3 with Windsor Vallejo Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Vallejo Care Center),a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000,to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period September 1,2024 through August 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the county.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home.These services include but are not limited to twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care, respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since September 1, 2021. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract toCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3536,Version:1 §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-367 with Windsor Vallejo Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Vallejo Care Center),in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period September 1,2021 through August 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-367-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through August 31,2027.Delay of submittal due to late receipt of Contractor’s required forms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3537 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Acid Remap LLC, in an amount not to exceed $20,250 for a mobile application for distribution of emergency medical technician procedures and manuals to paramedics for County’s Emergency Medical Services the period July 1, 2024, through June 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services funds) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #23-863 with Acid Remap LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #23-863 with Acid Remap LLC,a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $20,250,for a mobile application for distribution of emergency medical technician procedures and manuals to paramedics for County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS)the period from July 1, 2024, through June 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $20,250 over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by Contra Costa EMS. BACKGROUND: This subscription renewal meets the needs of County’s EMS and paramedics by providing a free mobile application for distribution and updates of EMS protocols,Policies,Field Treatment Guides,and system memos.It also affords Pedi STAT medication calculator integration with customized dosages and concentrations.This information will reach 1,000 EMS field crews in Contra Costa County and Contra Costa County Fire employees. In May 2024 EMS initiated the process to renew Acid Remap LLC.,P.O.F025039 which expired on June 30, 2024.This action will allow the parties to execute a Subscription Agreement (County Contract #23-863),which the department will monitor using measurable service contract deliverables in compliance with Section III(B) (7)of the Purchasing Policy.This Contract was approved by Contra Costa Health Personnel to ensure there was no conflict with labor relations. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3537,Version:1 The Contract obligates the County to indemnify Acid Remap for third party claims caused by the County in performing the Agreement or using the application.The agreement limits Acid Remap’s liability to the amount paid by County in twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Approval of this new Contract #23-863 allows the contractor to provide services through June 30,2027.The department is requesting a retroactive effective date for this Contract due to delays in staff transitions and policy changes outside of EMS. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved,the subscription service to the mobile application will be terminated and EMS field personnel will lose access to this important reference tool,which could have a negative effect on patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3538 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Medvision, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $258,216 and clarify that the contract will automatically renew for successive one year periods until terminated for additional for patient medical necessity review criteria and guidance software for the Contra Costa Health Plan. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment/Extension #23-627-11 with Medvision, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Amendment No.2 (#23-627-11)with Medvision,Inc.,a corporation,effective April 17,2024,to increase the payment limit by $150,000,from $108,216,to a new payment limit of $258,216,and extend the contract term for successive (1)year periods until terminated,for patient medical necessity review criteria and guidance software for the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP). FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $150,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department in FY 2024-25,by 100%Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II.(Rate increase) BACKGROUND: This Contract meets the needs of the County by allowing access to Apollo's Managed Care web portal,a clinical guideline application,and online resource that helps ensure appropriate patient care by providing medical review criteria and guidelines that assist in identifying case management and treatment options that are appropriate and medically necessary.CCHP has subscribed to Apollo's Managed Care Web Portal application since (at least)2017 to aid in healthcare management regarding ambulatory,inpatient,behavioral health, rehabilitation,post-acute,primary care,and case management.Apollo's Managed Care online medical review CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3538,Version:1 rehabilitation,post-acute,primary care,and case management.Apollo's Managed Care online medical review criteria and guideline publications are evidence-based and operate with an advanced Microsoft .Net framework. Medical review criteria and guidelines are mandated by the Department of Health Care Services to ensure healthcare providers follow regulations and approve services that meet patient(s)medical necessity.CCHP will monitor its access to the portal using measurable service contract deliverables in compliance with Section III (B)(7)of the Purchasing Policy.This Contract was approved by Contra Costa Health Personnel to ensure there was no conflict with labor relations. In May 2023,the County Administrator approved,and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #23 -627-9 with Medvision,Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $105,716 for the provision of its web portal application,Apollo Managed Care,including technical support and services,for medical criteria and guidelines, for the departments Ambulatory Care,Inpatient,Behavioral Health,Rehabilitation,Post-Acute Care,Primary Care and Case Management, for the period April 18, 2023 through April 17, 2024. In October 2023,the County Administrator approved,and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Amendment No.1 (Contract #23-627-10)with Medvision,Inc.,effective October 1,2023,to increase the payment limit by $2,500 to a new payment limit of $108,216 for additional software licenses for to Apollo's Managed Care Web Portal application medical criteria and guidelines,for the departments Ambulatory Care, Inpatient,Behavioral Health,Rehabilitation,Post-Acute Care,Primary Care and Case Management with no change in the term. Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #23-627-11 (Amendment No.2)will increase the payment limit (of the Contract)to allow the Contractor to provide services through April 17,2025,and clarify that the Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date (April 18,2023)and shall continue for successive one (1)year periods until terminated.The department is requesting a retroactive effective date for the term of this Contract due to delays caused by receipt of necessary documentation from the Contractor. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Amendment is not approved,CCHP will lose access to Apollo's Managed Care web portal application and the publications related to medical review criteria and guidelines that assist in identifying case management and treatment options that are appropriate and medically necessary,rendering non-compliance with state- mandated guidelines and policies. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3539 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Hampton Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Hampton Care Center) in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-365-3 with Windsor Hampton Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Hampton Care Center). ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-365-3 with Windsor Hampton Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Hampton Care Center),a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000,to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period September 1,2024 through August 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the county.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF until they are well enough to be sent home.These services include but are not limited to twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care, respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since September 1, 2021. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3539,Version:1 This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-365 with Windsor Hampton Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Hampton Care Center),in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period September 1,2021 through August 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-365-3 will allow the Contractor to continue to provide SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients through August 31,2027.Delay of submittal due to Division’s late receipt of Contractor’s required forms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3540 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ride Roundtrip, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $4,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $14,500,000 for a hosted software portal for transportation coordination, scheduling, and dispatch for Medi-Cal patients with no change in the term; successive 1-year period renewals until terminated. (69% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II;16% Hospital Enterprise Fund I;15% Health Care for the Homeless/HRSA) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title: Contract #72-124-5 with Ride Roundtrip, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment Agreement #72-124-5 with Ride Roundtrip,Inc.,a corporation,effective October 1, 2024,to increase the payment limit of Contract #72-124-3 (as amended by Contract Amendment #72-124-4), by $4,000,000,from $10,500,000 to a new payment limit of $14,500,000 for a hosted software portal for transportation coordination,scheduling,and dispatch for Medi-Cal patients with no change in the term; successive 1-year period renewals until terminated. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $4,000,000 and will be funded as budgeted by the department in FY 2024-25,by 69%Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II, 16% CCRMC/Health Centers Hospital Enterprise Fund I, and 15% Health Care for the Homeless/HRSA. BACKGROUND: The Health Services Department’s Public Health Division provides social service case management to Medi- Cal patients who are identified as high utilizers who need additional services to improve their health outcomes. The County began contracting with this vendor in 2019 because transportation is a significant need for these patients.These services allow County personnel access to arrange rides for these patients via a web-based transportation booking portal.The Department of Health Care Services provides transportation services as a benefit to Medi-Cal Managed Care members under All Plan Letter (APL) 22-008. On March 19,2019,the Board of Supervisors approved contract #72-124 with Ride Roundtrip in the amount of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3540,Version:1 On March 19,2019,the Board of Supervisors approved contract #72-124 with Ride Roundtrip in the amount of $800,000 for the provision of electronic services to schedule and provide transportation to patients,including interfacing with the county’s Electronic Health Record System for the period January 1,2019 through December 31, 2020. On December 8,2020,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract Amendment/Extension agreement #72-124- 1 to increase the payment limit by $1,000,000 to a new payment limit of $1,800,000,to extend the term from December 31,2020,to December 31,2021,to reflect the continued provision of the Monthly Subscription System Access services. On April 27,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract Amendment/Extension agreement #72-124-2 to increase the payment limit by $1,100,000 to a new payment limit of $2,900,000 for additional hosted software portal services for transportation coordination,scheduling,and dispatch for Medi-Cal patients with no change in the term through December 31, 2021. On December 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract Amendment/Extension agreement #72- 124-3 to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $3,050,000 for increased usage of hosted software portal services for transportation coordination,scheduling,and dispatch for Medi-Cal patients with no change in the term through December 31,2021.Though not noted in prior recommendations to the Board,a section of this contract contains term language of successive (1)year period renewals unless terminated by either party with sixty (60) day notice. On May 10,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract Amendment #72-124-4 with Ride Roundtrip in the amount of $10,500,000 for the provision of additional electronic services to schedule and provide transportation to patients,including interfacing with the County’s Electronic Health Record System,and clarify the term to include successive 1-year period renewals,until terminated by either party with sixty (60)day notice. Approval of this Contract Amendment #72-124-5 will allow the Board of Supervisors to approve a payment limit increase of $4,000,000 to cover payment of invoices to the Contractor through the end of the current fiscal year,with no change in the term (of successive 1-year period renewals,until terminated by either party with sixty (60) day notice) to allow the Contractor to continue to provide services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this recommendation is not approved,the County will lose access to these vital services,having a negative impact on holistic patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3540,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3541 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Elmhaven Care Center), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide skilled nursing facility and sub-acute adult facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Contract #77-364-3 with Windsor Elmhaven Care Center, LLC (dba Windsor Elmhaven Care Center) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-364-3 with Windsor Elmhaven Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Elmhaven Care Center),a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000,to provide skilled nursing facility (SNF)and sub- acute adult facility (SAF)services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized SNF and SAF health care services for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the county.Members are released from the hospital to recover at an SNF or SAF to receive care for those who no longer meet medical necessities in a hospital setting and until they are well enough to be sent home.These SNF and SAF services include but are not limited to:twenty-four (24)hour medical care,social service and case management coordination,wound care,respiratory therapy,nasogastric and gastric tube feeding,physical and speech therapy services.Contractor’s proven track record and established reputation within the medical community mitigates potential risks associated with CCHP’s success and patient well-being.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing SNF services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3541,Version:1 organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since September 1, 2021. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.The nature of the SNF services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.These Contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 14,2021,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-364 with Windsor Elmhaven Care Center,LLC (dba Windsor Elmhaven Care Center),in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000,for the provision of SNF services for CCHP members and County recipients for the period September 1,2021 through August 31, 2024. Approval of Contract #77-364-3 will allow the Contractor to provide SNF and SAF services for CCHP members and County recipients through August 31,2027.Delay of submittal due to Division’s late receipt of Contractor’s required forms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Contract is not approved certain specialized SNF and SAF health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided by this Contractor and may cause a delay in services to CCHP members. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3542 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Med One Capital Funding, LLC to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $551,827 for fees and payments to complete lease agreement for the Omnicell automated medication packagers at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities, and to extend the term through June 30, 2025. (100% County General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment to Purchase Order #17192 with Med One Capital Funding, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, an amendment to purchase order #17192 with Med One Capital Funding, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $551,827 for late fees and payments to complete the lease agreement for the Omnicell automated medication packagers at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities, and extend the term through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this amendment will result in an additional $20,000 in expenditures and funding is included in the General Fund. BACKGROUND: On September 10, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved item C.126 to execute a purchase order with Med One Capital Funding, LLC in an amount not to exceed $531,827 for the lease of two automated medication dispensing systems for the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. Omnicell required the County to provide a purchase order to initiate the manufacturing of the automated dispensing medication packagers. Payments on the sixty-month lease agreement began after the delivery of the equipment causing the purchase order term to be out of sync with the lease payments. This amendment will correct the term in order to complete the lease through the maturity date. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3542,Version:1 If not approved, we will not be able fulfill the terms of the lease maturity date. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3543 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:7/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. to increase the payment limit by $65,973 to an amount not to exceed $290,974 for the purchase of bulk medical oxygen for use at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the term ending August 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment to Purchase Order with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (Bulk Medical Oxygen) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, an amendment to purchase order #25135 with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. to increase the payment limit by $65,973 to a new payment limit of $290,974 for the purchase of bulk medical oxygen for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers with no change in the original term ending August 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this action will result in additional expenditures of up to $65,973 over the remaining one-year period and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. BACKGROUND: CCRMC and related Health Centers require oxygen, compressed medical air, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide to sustain operations. Bulk medical gas costs are negotiated annually between Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. and the County Purchasing Department. On August 8, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved item C.37 to execute an amendment to purchase order #23135 with Linde Gas & Equipment to increase the payment limit by $42,838 to a new payment limit of $225,001 for the purchase of bulk medical oxygen for CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers with no change in the original term of September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2025. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is a member of the Vizient Group Purchasing (GPO), which means that CCRMC will receive rebates.Approval of this amendment will allow Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3543,Version:1 continue providing the required bulk medical gases without interruption in service to CCRMC and the related Health Centers throughout the County. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, CCRMC and its Health Centers will not be able to purchase the required gases needed to provide basic medical care, directly effecting patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3545 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Abbott Laboratories to increase the payment amount by $150,000 to an amount not to exceed $300,000 and Third Amendment to the Abbott Point of Care Agreement to purchase reagents and supplies needed for the I-Stat and I-Stat Alinity Handheld Analyzers for the Clinical Laboratory at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and extend the term through November 18, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment to Purchase Order with Abbott Laboratories ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, an amendment to blanket purchase order #023253 with Abbott Laboratories to increase the payment amount by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $300,000 and Third Amendment to the Abbott Point of Care Agreement to purchase reagents and supplies needed for the I-Stat and I-Stat Alinity Handheld Analyzers for the Clinical Laboratory at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), and extend the term through November 18, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this action will result in additional expenditures of up to $150,000 over the period from September 1, 2021 through November 18, 2027 and funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I Revenues. BACKGROUND: CCRMC has used Abbott Laboratories since 2015. Abbott is CCRMC’s primary supplier for the cartridges for point of care lactic acid and traumatic brain injury (TBI) testing. Abbott Laboratories is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the I-Stat Alinity Analyzer reagents used for TBI testing. No other vendor produces nor is authorized to distribute these products. On August 31, 2021, the Purchasing Agent executed purchase order 023253 with Abbott Laboratories in the amount of $150,000 for the purchase of lactic acid testing cartridges for the period from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3545,Version:1 CCRMC’s current i-Stat analyzers are reaching end of their life cycle. Delays were due to product reviews and discussions regarding upgrading current instruments in conjunction with capabilities to integrate with Epic Beaker system, the new Laboratory Information System. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the Clinical Laboratory will not be able to report whole blood lactic acid tests or diagnose TBI, significantly impacting CCRM's capacity to deliver rapid triage care. Furthermore, without approval, the CCRMC Clinical Laboratory will not be able to acquire I-STAT reagents, leading to delays in patient care. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3546 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/27/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a blanket purchase order with Bayer HealthCare LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of contrast injection, computed tomography syringes, and other items needed for Contra Costa Health for the period August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Purchase Order with Bayer HealthCare LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a blanket purchase order with Bayer HealthCare LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of contrast injection, computed tomography syringes, and other items needed for Contra Costa Health (CCH) for the period of August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $250,000 over a two-year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I Revenues. BACKGROUND: Bayer HealthCare is a division of Bayer AG, a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. Bayer HealthCare focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of healthcare products, including computed tomography (CT) syringes. A CT syringe is a specialized syringe used in CT imaging procedures to inject contrast agents into a patient's body. The syringes are part of an automated injector system that ensures controlled and consistent injection rates, which is crucial for obtaining high-quality images. It also improves the contrast and detail of CT images, aiding in more accurate diagnosis. The vendor CCH usually purchases CT syringes from recently stopped distributing them. Because of this, there were challenges in obtaining the syringes. CCH is now purchasing the syringes directly from the manufacturer, Bayer HealthCare. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3546,Version:1 Bayer HealthCare LLC is a member of the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), which means that Contra Costa Regional Medical Center will receive rebates. This will further solidify our shared dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this purchase order is not approved, CCH will not be able to perform CT scans that require contrast agents. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3547 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Med One Capital Funding, LLC to extend the term from June 30, 2024 to January 31, 2025 with no change to the payment limit of $371,165 for the Omnicell medication automated dispensing cabinets at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities. (100% County General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Amendment to Purchase Order #16707 with Med One Capital Funding, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, an amendment to purchase order #16707 with Med One Capital Funding, LLC, to extend the term through January 31, 2025 with no change to the original payment limit of $371,165 for the Omnicell medication automated dispensing cabinets at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this item will not result in additional expenditures and funding is included in the General Fund. BACKGROUND: On August 6, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved item C.65 to execute purchase order with Med One Capital Funding, LLC in an amount not to exceed $371,165 for a 60-month lease agreement for the lease of two automated medication dispensers for the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. Omnicell required the County to provide a purchase order to initiate the manufacturing of the automated dispensing cabinets. Payments on the sixty-month lease agreement began after the delivery of the equipment causing the purchase order term to be out of sync with the lease payments. This amendment will correct the term in order to complete the lease through the maturity date. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this item is not approved, Contra Costa Health will not be able fulfill the terms of the lease agreement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3547,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3548 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with IntelliSite, LLC (dba EPIC iO Technologies, Inc.), an amount not to exceed $8,000 for the purchase of wireless networking subscription services for the period from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027. (100% Future of Public Health Grant funds) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Purchase Order with EPIC iO Technologies, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with IntelliSite, LLC dba EPIC iO Technologies, Inc., an amount not to exceed $8,000 for the purchase of wireless networking subscription services for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $8,000 over a three-year period and will be funded by The Future of Public Health Grant. BACKGROUND: The Contra Costa Health Public Health Division currently relies on Cradlepoint NetCloud services to manage its wireless network infrastructure. Renewal of these NetCloud services is essential to ensure continued access to necessary software updates, security patches, and technical support, all of which are critical for the reliable operation and management of the division’s wireless network. The goods and services purchased with the purchase order are governed by the cooperative agreements established by the State of California (Participating Addendum 7-20-70-47-02), and the State of Utah (NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement AR3189) for discounted Cradlepoint pricing. IntelliSite, LLC, as the authorized reseller under this agreement, will facilitate the sales services. The State of California Participating Addendum limits Cradlepoint’s liability to the purchase price paid by County for the products and services, provided that the limitation does not apply to death or bodily injury CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3548,Version:1 claims, failure to comply with law, and intellectual property infringement claims. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to renew Cradlepoint NetCloud services would compromise network security, operational reliability, and access to essential support, risking potential service disruptions. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3549 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, 300 Target gift cards totaling an amount not to exceed $1,500 for community members who actively engage in Tobacco Prevention Coalition meetings, workgroups, and related efforts for the period from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% California Department of Public Health, Local Lead Agencies Grant) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Gift Cards for Tobacco Prevention Coalition Client Participation ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, up to 300 Target gift cards each with a $5 value for a total amount not to exceed $1,500 for community members who actively engage in Tobacco Prevention Coalition meetings, workgroups, and related efforts for the period from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The $1,500 expenditure will be funded by the California Department of Public Health, Local Lead Agencies (CDPH, LLA) Grant proceeds for the Tobacco Prevention Program during Fiscal Year 2024-25. There will be no impact to the County General Fund. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Health's (CCH) Tobacco Prevention Program has consistently thrived through active community participation. The program's strength lies in its collaborative nature, where community efforts drive forward key policy campaigns aimed at reducing tobacco-related harm. Community members provide valuable insights and support that help shape local tobacco policies, ensuring they reflect the needs and concerns of those most affected. The success of the program is deeply rooted in this partnership between CCH and the public, as community engagement continues to be a critical element in influencing policy changes and educational initiatives. In the past, gift cards have been used to thank participants for their time and input, and moving forward, they will continue to serve a dual purpose. By providing gift cards, the program expresses gratitude to community members whose involvement is crucial to its success, while also acting as an incentive to encourage greater participation in surveys, meetings, and other coalition activities. These efforts help gather opinions on tobacco-related policies, which play a key role in informing educational campaigns and shaping policy efforts. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3549,Version:1 The cost of the incentive may not exceed $50 in value, per person, per year and gift cards shall not be used to purchase tobacco, alcohol, and/or cannabis products. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the grant funding would go unspent, and the funds would return to the funder. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3550 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay an amount not to exceed $5,641 to WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc. (dba WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC), for laundry machine rentals during the period of June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (100% Mental Health Services Act) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Payment for Products and Services Provided by WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc. dba WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay an amount not to exceed $5,641 to WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc. dba WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC for laundry machine rentals during the period of June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, as recommended by the Health Services Director. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this action will result in a one-time payment of up to $5,641 and will be funded entirely by Mental Health Services Act funds allocated to county homeless shelters. BACKGROUND: The Health, Housing, and Homeless Services Division of Contra Costa Health entered into a sixty (60) months term vendor agreement with Wash Multifamily Acquisition Inc. for the rental of laundry machines at four (4) homeless shelters in November 2021. The purchase order for the laundry machine rentals expired before the term of the vendor agreement, requiring a re-negotiation of terms and conditions which has caused a delay in the payment of monthly rental invoices. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to approve this item would cause undue hardship to the vulnerable population residing at these locations as the laundry machines require servicing and the vendor may discontinue servicing the laundry machines until the outstanding invoices are paid. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3550,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3551 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE clarification of Board action of September 24, 2024, (C.98) to reflect the correct contractor name of Chris E. Esguerra, M.D., P.C. (dba Esteem Health PSC) with no change in the payment limit of $400,000 or term ending September 30, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Correct Board Order Item #C.98 with Chris E. Esguerra, M.D., P.C. (dba Esteem Health Services PSC) ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE clarification of Board action of September 24,2024,(C.98)to change the name of the Contractor to read Chris E.Esguerra,M.D.,P.C.(dba Esteem Health PSC)instead of Chris E.Esguerra,M.D.,P.C.(dba Esteem Health Services PSC),with no change in the payment limit of $400,000 and no change in the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract is funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues. BACKGROUND: CCHP has an obligation to provide certain telehealth behavior health services -therapy for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.Behavioral health services -therapy are mandated by State and Federal regulation Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has added behavioral health therapy services to the list of medically necessary outpatient mental health services as covered benefit under the Medi-Cal program,under DHCS All Plan Letter (APL)13-021.This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. The nature of the telehealth behavior health services -therapy needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and collaboration with existing programs and systems.This Contract will maintain comprehensive area coverage for the entire CCHP membership and meet the Knox-Keene Act,time and distance mandate required by the State of California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)services. These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3551,Version:1 These contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division. On September 24,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-711 with Chris E.Esguerra,M.D., P.C.(dba Esteem Health Services PSC)in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the provision of telehealth behavior health services - therapy for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The purpose of this Board Order is to change the name of the Contractor to read Chris E.Esguerra,M.D.,P.C. (dba Esteem Health PSC) instead of Chris E. Esguerra, M.D., P.C. (dba Esteem Health Services PSC). CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this correction is not approved, Contractor’s name will remain incorrect. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3566 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ACCEPT an update about Measure X-Funded Capital Projects on the campus of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, and APPROVE Public Works to initiate Requests for Qualifications for contractors for four projects, and APPROVE Public Works to use any combination of design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and/or Job Order Contracting for project delivery. (100% Measure X funds) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Update on Measure X Funded Capital Projects by Contra Costa Health ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT an update about Measure X-Funded Capital Projects on the campus of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, APPROVE the repurposing of $80 million in one-time Measure X funds to fund four capital projects, APPROVE Public Works to initiate Requests for Qualifications for contractors for four projects, and APPROVE Public Works to use any combination of design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and/or Job Order Contracting for project delivery. FISCAL IMPACT: The three identified projects for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) have an estimated construction cost of $26-52M. The initial estimate for a new Public Health building is currently unknown. A total of $80M has been allocated for capital projects to Contra Costa Health from Measure X. The estimated cost to renovate the Food Services Building at CCRMC to comply with Seismic Performance Category (SPC) regulations is $25-50M. The estimated cost to bring the main hospital and lab into compliance with the Non-structural Performance Category (NPC) fire sprinkler requirements is estimated to be $1-2M. The cost to complete all NPC work to create 72-hour emergency supply of potable water, fuel, sewage and liquid waste storage is currently unknown. The remaining funds from the Measure X allocation will be applied to build a new Public Health Lab. There is no additional fiscal impact to the County General Fund or Contra Costa Regional Medical Center because of this action. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3566,Version:1 BACKGROUND: In 2022, the Board of Supervisors allocated $80M to Contra Costa Health for capital projects on the campus of CCRMC. The funding was initially earmarked for five projects: (1) New Medical Clinic and Office Building Complex, (2) New Parking Structure, (3) New Interventional Radiology Suite, (4) Expanded and Modernized Psychiatric Emergency Room, and (5) Public Health Lab. Public Works hired a construction management firm, Vanir Construction Management, Inc. (Vanir), to develop a facility master plan. That plan, completed in April 2024, identified several Measure X, strategic program and seismic compliance projects for the Martinez campus. Contra Costa Health is now recommending four separate projects to be initiated and funded by the previously allocated Measure X funds. The most urgent of the projects are to comply with state seismic requirements and construct a new Public Health Lab. CCRMC must comply with the SPC and NPC requirements and timetables, including submission of architectural plans by January 1, 2026, and complete construction by January 1, 2030, or it will have to cease operations until it meets the seismic standards. California Hospital Association sponsored Senate Bill 1432 to provide hospitals more time to comply with the 2030 seismic standards was recently vetoed by Governor Newsom. That group and the California Association of Public Hospitals are working to determine next steps considering the significant financial burden the seismic mandates are having on hospitals. The fourth project, to build a new Public Health Lab, is needed to create adequate space for current and future equipment and staff of the department. There are no other currently available sources of funding for these capital projects other than the Contra Costa Health Measure X allocation. Food Services/Cafeteria Building (SPC) This project is to bring this building up to structural seismic (SPC) standards. It will include enhancements to the roof, walls and flooring, HVAC upgrades, construction to comply with the American Disability Act (ADA), and replacement of much of the equipment in the Food Services building. There is a January 1, 2026, deadline for CCRMC to submit a permit request, including construction drawings, to the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). In addition, there is a January 1, 2030, deadline to complete construction and obtain an occupancy permit. Following the Board’s approval, CCRMC will work with Public Works to develop a Request for Qualifications to identify a design/build team to create and submit construction documents by the 2030 deadline. The estimated cost to comply with the SPC requirements in the Food Services/Cafeteria building is $25-50M. Fire Sprinkler Bracing (NPC) There is an initial estimate of $1-2M for this project to brace the end of each fire sprinkler line in the main hospital and the lab. The work essentially involves applying a metal strap to the end of each of the fire sprinkler lines and attaching them to the ceilings. Emergency Water and Liquid Waste Storage (NPC) This project is to create sufficient potable water, fuel, liquid waste and sewage storage capacity for 72 hours of emergency use. HCAI responded to CCRMC’s water mitigation plan that was submitted in December 2023 by requesting additional information regarding total water and liquid waste volume and requested plans identifying the location of the storage tanks. There is no estimate of the total project cost. It is recommended an external team be hired to develop cost estimates, respond to HCAI questions and create a set of documents that meets the NPC requirements. Public Health Lab The creation of a new Public Health Lab on the CCRMC campus will expand laboratory space and testing CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3566,Version:1 capabilities of the department as well as ensure better preparedness and detection of novel or pandemic infectious diseases. Currently, the Public Health Lab is on the second floor of a building that also houses the hospital lab. Both labs are extremely crowded with equipment, staff, and lack the necessary electrical capacity to run and maintain instrumentation. The new Public Health Lab, estimated to be 18,000 square feet, will hold current and future diagnostic instrumentation and permit CCRMC lab to expand into the entire second floor space. The Public Health Laboratory will be able to update and expand much needed enhanced molecular testing and surveillance, such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection and sequencing seen with COVID-19, as well as add new surveillance testing capabilities, such as drug-resistance and wastewater testing, within the new facility. Health Services, CCRMC and Public Health leadership have reviewed this plan and recommend Public Works initiate Requests for Qualifications for the four-project scope of work. It is also recommended Public Works use any combination of a design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and/or Job Order Contracting for the project delivery. The facility master plan that was developed by Vanir identified several other projects on the CCRMC campus. Those include additional parking structures, a Medical Office Building, an Interventional Radiology suite, additional Psychiatric Emergency Services space, and a new Behavioral Health Building. It is recommended the Measure X funds be used to complete the required SPC and NPC upgrades and build the new Public Health Lab before proceeding with any of the other Master Plan projects. Any remaining funds from the Measure X allocation will be applied to improve parking for CCRMC. An updated plan for the use of the remaining Measure X funds either on or off the Martinez campus will be presented to the Board in the future. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Food Services is classified as an essential service for all General Acute Care Hospitals.The Food Service/Cafeteria building at CCRMC is not compliant with state seismic standards and will have to be taken out of service by January 1,2030,if the appropriate SPC upgrades are not completed.In a similar manner,the fire sprinkler line project and the water and liquid waste project are required for CCRMC to meet state seismic standards by 2030.Failure to comply with the SPC and NPC requirements and timetables will result in CCRMC having to cease operations until it meets the seismic standards.The current space of the Public Health Lab is inadequate for current and future needs.Additional testing by Public Health will not be able to be completed and the lab may not be able to adequately ensure better preparedness and detection of novel or pandemic infectious diseases without creation of a new lab building.There are currently no other available sources of funding for these capital projects other than the Contra Costa Health Measure X allocation. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3561 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/14/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26350 to establish the classification of Board of Supervisors – Chief of Staff; retitle and reallocate the salary scales of the Board of Supervisors Assistant – General Secretary, Board of Supervisors Assistant - Specialist, Board of Supervisors Assistant - Chief Assistant. Abolish the current Board of Supervisors Assistant – General Office classification and reclassify incumbents and all vacant positions into the revised and newly created classifications. (100% General Fund) Attachments:1. Position Resolution No. 26350, 2. Signed P300 26350.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26350 to adjust the following classifications as noted: ·Establish the classification of Board of Supervisors - Chief of Staff (J996) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1021 ($9,598.19 - $11,666.66). Reclassify five (5) incumbents currently in the Board of Supervisors Assistant - Chief Assistant (J995) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1800 to the new classification of Board of Supervisors - Chief of Staff (J996) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1021 ($9,598.19 - $11,666.66). ·Retitle Board of Supervisors Assistant - Chief Assistant (J995) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1800 to Board of Supervisors - Deputy Chief of Staff (J995) and reallocate salary scale B85 1800 to ($8,844.05 - $10,750.00). Reclassify five (5) incumbents within the current Board of Supervisors Assistant - Specialist (J994) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1652 to the newly titled Board of Supervisors - Deputy Chief of Staff (J995) at salary scale B85 1800 ($8,844.05 - $10,750.00) and reallocate incumbent salaries to the next closest step within the revised range. ·Retitle Board of Supervisors Assistant - Specialist (J994) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1652 to Board of Supervisors - Specialist II (J994) and reallocate salary scale B85 1652 to ($8,261.30 - $10,041.66). Reclassify fourteen (14) incumbents within the current Board of Supervisors Assistant - Specialist (J994) (non-represented) classification and reallocate one (1) vacant position at salary plan and grade B85 1652 to the newly titled Board of Supervisors - Specialist II (J994) at salary scale B85 1652 ($8,261.30 - $10,041.66) and reallocate incumbent salaries to the next closest step within the revised range. ·Retitle Board of Supervisors Assistant - General Secretary (J993) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1406 to Board of Supervisors - Specialist I (J993) and reallocate salary scale B85 1406 to ($7,572.29 - $9,204.16). Reclassify three (3) incumbents within the current Board of Supervisors Assistant - General Secretary (J993) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1406 to the newly titled Board of Supervisors - Specialist I (J993) at salary scale B85 1406 ($7,572.29 - $9,204.16) and reallocate incumbent salaries to the next closest step within the revised range. ·Abolish the classification of Board of Supervisors Assistant - General Office (J992) (non-represented) at salary plan and grade B85 1011 ($4,269.87 - $6,623.98). CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3561,Version:1 FISCAL IMPACT: The total increase in annual cost for salaries is approximately $96,307 before benefits.The net fiscal impact is approximately $72,230 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024/25. 100% General Fund. BACKGROUND: In late 2023, Human Resources was asked to conduct a compensation study for all positions within the Board of Supervisors offices. Results of this study were mostly inconclusive as clean matches to County positions were not easily identifiable. Recommended actions from the study suggested creating detailed job descriptions in an attempt to better assess the duties of the positions and to provide possible alignment with other agencies which Contra Costa County uses for position and compensatory studies. Throughout the first half of 2024, Human Resources staff partnered with the Board offices to develop job descriptions that Human Resources was ultimately able to utilize to provide the Board an appropriate compensation recommendation regarding the staff within all of the Board offices. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, positions throughout the Board offices will continue to be misaligned and not reflective of the current scope of those employees within each respective role. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3562 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:6/28/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26299 to establish the classification of Mental Health Clinical Specialist – Per Diem in the Health Services Department. (Represented) Attachments:1. P300-26299, 2. Signed P300 26299.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Anna Roth, Health Services Director Report Title:Establish the classification of Mental Health Clinical Specialist - Per Diem (VQSK) in the Health Services Department ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No.26299 to establish the classification of Mental Health Clinical Specialist-Per Diem (VQSK)(represented)at salary plan and grade level TC5 1002 ($10,793.76)in the Health Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: The compensation rate for the Mental Health Clinical Specialist Per-Diem has been set to align with comparable external agency per diem rates for this classification.Costs will be covered through various health funding sources. BACKGROUND: We are requesting to add a new classification of Mental Health Clinical Specialist Per-Diem as a solution for various interviewing and selecting challenges across multiple divisions within the Health System. The Mental Health Clinical Specialist classification was established in 1991 after collapsing a previous Mental Health Treatment Specialist deep class to provide more focused and specific mental health care to patients within Contra Costa County.As a result,several divisions within Contra Costa Health have expanded and currently utilize the Mental Health Clinical Specialist (MHCS)classification including Behavioral Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODs), Detention Health, CCRMC Psychiatric Services, etc. Currently,there are 86 vacancies across these various divisions and the current eligible list of qualified clinicians is not substantial enough to efficiently fill these vacancies.We currently have MHCS on a continuous recruitment and on average over the past year have received ~17 candidates per month.Given our current candidate pool and eligible list,hiring managers are not able to fill critical vacancies within their programs which puts the Health System at risk of being out of compliance and unable to fulfill local and state programCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3562,Version:1 which puts the Health System at risk of being out of compliance and unable to fulfill local and state program requirements.These programs vary in schedules and work environments,some of which involve 24-hour care such as detention and psychiatry,which poses scheduling challenges in addition to leading to an increase in overtime pay. By establishing the Per-Diem classification,Contra Costa Health will be able to effectively recruit and hire fully licensed clinicians on a flexible basis to fill service gaps as well as eliminate the need for excessive overtime pay.In addition,establishing a Per-Diem classification will allow us to tap into a licensed candidate pool who is eager to find a flexible position and supplemental income. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved,there will continue to be staffing shortages in critical Contra Costa Health programs resulting in the increased risk of non-compliance of program requirements. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3563 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/17/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26332 to add one Quality Assurance Monitor (represented) position and cancel one Social Service Program Assistant I (represented) position in the Employment and Human Services Department. (12% County, 40% Federal, 48% State) Attachments:1. P300_26332, 2. Signed P300 26332.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title: Add one Quality Assurance Monitor position and cancel one Social Service Program Assistant I position in the Employment and Human Services Department ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26332 to add one (1) Quality Assurance Monitor (XQSP) (represented) position at salary plan and grade 255-1409 ($6,329-$7693) and cancel one (1) Social Service Program Assistant I (X0WD) (represented) position #12785 at salary plan and grade 255-1001 ($5,333-$5,599) in the Employment and Human Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this item will result in additional expenditures of up to $18,821 annually and a cost increase of up to $14,116 for FY 24-25,and will be funded by 12% County, 40% Federal, and 48% State funds. BACKGROUND: Over 300,000 individuals receive Medi-Cal in Contra Costa County. The Medi-Cal CalFresh Service Center provides services to the majority of these recipients. Quality Assurance for this workload coupled with the ongoing implementation of CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) is imperative. Mandates and initiatives are being monitored by the state and failure to meet the CalAIM performance standards puts the Department at risk of fiscal penalty. The addition of this position will help ensure performance standards are met. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the County will fail to meet CalAIM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3563,Version:1 performance standards which puts the Department at risk of fiscal penalties. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3564 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26341 for additional vacation accruals for the Employment and Human Services Chief Deputy Director - Exempt (XAB1) at a rate equal to 199.92 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 400 hours effective November 4, 2024, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. Attachments:1. P300 Chief Deputy 10.11.2024.docx, 2. Signed P300 26341.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director Report Title:Approve vacation accruals for the Employment & Human Services Department Chief Deputy Director ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE Resolution No. 26341 for additional vacation accruals for the Employment and Human Services Chief Deputy Director - Exempt (XAB1) at a rate equal to 199.92 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 400 hours effective November 4, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director. FISCAL IMPACT: The additional 79.92 hours will cost approximately $11,028 annually. It will be funded by 59% Federal ($6,507), 35% State ($3,860) and 6% ($662) by County. All of which has been budgeted in FY24-25. BACKGROUND: The Employment and Human Services (EHSD) Chief Deputy Director is exempt and excluded from the Merit System by the Management Resolution No. 2023/554. The Chief Deputy Director is responsible for oversight and leadership of all EHSD administrative functions, including personnel, staff development, facilities, emergency management, communications, contracts, policy, information technology, data management and reporting, change management, and financial. An extensive recruitment effort was employed to identify a candidate pool for this position. Those candidates displaying the required qualifications were invited to participate in a robust selection process that included three interviews with County partners, the EHSD Executive Team, and the EHSD Director. One successful candidate was identified and extended an employment offer with a start date of November 4, 2024. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3564,Version:1 The EHSD Chief Deputy Director candidate negotiated that vacation accruals will be at the rate of 16.66 hours per month, 199.92 hours a year, with a maximum accrual of 400 hours in recognition of 20 years of work experience in Alameda County. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the County will not uphold the agreement made upon hire of the EHSD Chief Deputy Director. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3479 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $79,200 for the renewal of LogMeIn Rescue + Mobile support for the period of September 24, 2024, through March 23, 2027. (100% User Departments) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director Report Title:Purchase Order with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent,on behalf of the Chief Information Officer,to execute a purchase order with GoTo Technologies USA,Inc.in an amount not to exceed $79,200 for the renewal of LogMeIn Rescue + Mobile support for the period of September 24, 2024, through March 23, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost is charged to the user departments. 100% User Departments BACKGROUND: LogMeIn Rescue is a remote support software specializing in remote connectivity and collaboration solutions, which enables IT to securely remote access and connect to various end user devices over the internet to diagnose problems, troubleshoot software issues, configure settings, and perform tasks such as file transfers or software installations remotely. LogMeIn Mobile is an extension of the LogMeIn Rescue remote support software specifically tailored to provide technical support to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The LogMeIn Rescue + Mobile is used by the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to assist in resolving issues for all County users. The contract with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. contains a limitation of GoTo’s liability to the sum of the amounts paid for the applicable service during the 12 months immediately preceding the incident giving rise to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3479,Version:1 the liability. This is a continuation of software currently used and the extension for 36 months provides the best cost advantage, in particular with the GoTo reseller adding 6 months on top of a typical 3-year renewal. This purchase is being made via sole source justification for continuity of service and lowest cost. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this purchase is not approved, DoIT will be limited in the troubleshooting methodology or remote support they can provide to County department users, which could delay resolution of issues. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3480 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Maxrun Corp dba Apex Industry Service in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of radio parts, equipment and tools for the period of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027. (100% User Departments or Partner Agencies.) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director Report Title:Purchase Order with Maxrun Corp dba Apex Industry Service ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Maxrun Corp, dba Apex Industry Service, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of radio parts, equipment, and tools for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost is charged to the user department or outside agency who requests the service. 100% User Departments or Outside Agencies. BACKGROUND: The Department of Information Technology’s Radio/Microwave Division receives daily work orders from internal County departments or external agencies that the Department provides service to requesting radio services. The work orders range in need from ordering new radios to providing service on existing radios. DoIT must have a way to order and receive parts and equipment effectively and efficiently. The County, as well as the East Bay Regional Communication Systems Authority (EBRCSA), are part of the Public Emergency Radio Network which is comprised solely of Motorola radios. DoIT has a long-standing agreement with EBRSCA to provide Telecommunications services and maintenance on Motorola radio equipment and Maxrun is able to provide Motorola equipment. It is imperative to public safety that the County have a reliable vendor to provide CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3480,Version:1 parts and service immediately to ensure that the communication system is never compromised. The agreement with Maxrun Corp, dba Apex Industry Service, contains a limitation of liability on any claim which shall not exceed the total amount paid by the County to Maxrun under this Purchase Order. This purchase is being made via sole source justification for service continuity CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this purchase is not approved, DoIT will be unable to assist customers in a timely fashion and may negatively impact the stability of the public communication system. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3481 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Runner Enterprise Data Quality in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the renewal of annual software licenses to update PeopleSoft address tables for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director Report Title:Purchase Order with Runner Enterprise Data Quality ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Runner Enterprise Data Quality in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the renewal of annual software licenses to update PeopleSoft address tables for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost is within the Department of Information Technology’s FY 24/25 budget. 100% General Fund. BACKGROUND: Runner Enterprise Data Quality (Runner EDQ) provides CLEAN_Address software which is an address verification solution that verifies, validates, and corrects any address being entered into the PeopleSoft system in real-time. The integration with PeopleSoft ensures that addresses are correct and are standardized at the point of entry and for existing data via batch and change of address processing. CLEAN_Address verifies and standardizes U.S. addresses which reduces returned mail, enforces data standards and saves data entry time. Runner EDQ’s End User License Agreement contains a limitation of liability capping damages at the amount of fees paid by the County to Runner EDQ in the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the events giving rise to such cause. The agreement also contains an indemnification provision from the County to Runner EDQ. The purchase is being made via sole source justification for continuity of service. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3481,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this purchase is not approved, the consequences of having incorrect contact data could cost the County time and money. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3482 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert Half International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide temporary staffing to the Department of Information Technology and other County departments for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. (100% User Departments) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director Report Title:Contract with Robert Half International, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Robert Half International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to provide temporary staffing to the Department of Information Technology and other County departments for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost will be charged to County departments that utilize the services of this contract. 100% User Departments. BACKGROUND: Over the last several years, the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) as well as other County departments have utilized Robert Half International, Inc. to provide contracted temporary help to augment staffing shortages due to high vacancy rates within the information technology classifications throughout the County workforce. To comply with County purchasing policies and procedures, DoIT worked with the Purchasing Division of the Public Works Department to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids from staffing agencies that provide temporary staffing services and are interested in partnering with Contra Costa County. RFP #2403-779 was issued on March 29, 2024, and closed on April 29, 2024. When the bid officially closed on April 29, 2024, the County received fifty-five (55) responses. The Evaluation Committee was convened and spent the next month evaluating each response. After the committee finished their initial evaluation, ten (10) vendors were CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3482,Version:1 invited to make a formal presentation to the committee to further highlight their qualifications and to demonstrate their ability to successfully provide the County with qualified candidates. At the conclusion of the presentations, the County selected three (3) vendors to provide temporary staffing services to the County and Robert Half International Inc. was one of the successful bidders. The term of the RFP was three (3) years with two (2) possible one (1) year extensions. On behalf of DoIT, Labor Relations successfully completed the meet and confer process with Local 21 concerning this contract. There is agreement proceed with placing the contract on the 10/22/24 meeting agenda for BOS approval. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this request is not approved, County departments will continue to function understaffed and have no available option for temporary staffing which will negatively impact Countywide projects, service delivery for daily operations, and may impede critical monitoring activity to guard against cyber-attacks. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3446 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Global Online Language Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the renewal of Off2Class English literacy subscriptions, for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. (100% Library Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Alison McKee, County Librarian Report Title:Purchase Order with Global Online Language Services Inc., for Off2Class Subscriptions through July 31, 2025 ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RESCIND Board Action of August 1, 2024 (C.44), which pertained to authorizing a purchase order with Global Online Learning Services, Inc., and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Global Online Language Services Inc, subject to the terms of their Website Terms and Conditions of Use, in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the renewal of Off2Class subscriptions, for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% Library Fund. BACKGROUND: The Library offers patrons Off2Class services. This product offers online English lessons for use by tutors and learners in the Library’s Project Second Chance adult literacy program. Global Online Language Services Inc.’s Website Terms and Conditions of Use include limitation of liability provisions and indemnification language, approved by County Counsel. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide tutors and learners in the Project Second Chance adult literacy program with online English lessons. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3446,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3447 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with OCLC, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $425,807 for the renewal of CONTENTdm, EZproxy, Cataloging and Metadata, and Webdewey subscriptions for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. (100% Library Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Alison McKee, County Librarian Report Title:Purchase Order with OCLC, Inc. for the renewal of CONTENTdm, EZproxy, Cataloging and Metadata, and Webdewey subscriptions through December 31, 2029. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with OCLC Inc, subject to OCLC Inc’s Framework Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $425,807 for the renewal of CONTENTdm, EZproxy, Cataloging and Metadata, and Webdewey subscriptions, subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement,for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% Library Fund. BACKGROUND: OCLC, Inc., provides four unique services to the Library. The Cataloging and Metadata subscription supports the creation of accurate and up to date MARC records for new materials purchased from third-party vendors. WebDewey provides functions to make Dewey classification and cataloging efficient and accurate. CONTENTdm is a Digital Asset Management System critical to the creation of Library's local history database. EZproxy is a fully managed and hosted electronic resource access and authentication solution that connects valid card holders to the Library's subscription databases. The product allows card holders to access these subscriptions remotely at any time of day and also helps the Library meet the vendor requirement of providing access to users that are only within the Library's service population. OCLC Inc’s Framework Agreement includes a limitation of liability provision capping liability at the amount of fees paid to OCLC in the 12 months prior to the claim arising and an indemnification provision from the County to OCLC, approved by County Counsel. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3447,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not have the support required to have accurate records and patron access to the Library's subscription databases. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3448 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/8/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RATIFY the County Probation Officer’s termination of Contract No. 48735-00 with Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc. to discontinue its confidential on-site shredding services to the department, effective October 12, 2024. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer Report Title:Ratify the issuance of a 30-day advance notice to terminate Contract 4873500 with Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RATIFY the September 12, 2024 issuance of a 30-day notice to Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc., a corporation, requesting termination of Contract 4873500 for shredding services. FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is funded by 100% General Fund. BACKGROUND: On September 1, 2024, the Probation Department entered into a 2-year contract with Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc., to provide confidential on-site shredding services for multiple locations within the Probation Department. Upon the onset of the contract, Probation staff experienced multiple concerning customer service issues. As a result, the Probation Department would like to discontinue services and terminate Contract 4873500. Approval by the Board of Supervisors will allow the ratification of the issuance of the 30-day advance notice to Diablo Paper Shredding, Inc., in accordance with Section E (Paragraph 4 Termination) in the Additional Provisions of the Standard Contract, that the contract is terminated at the close of business on October 12, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this termination is not approved, the contract will not be terminated, and the county will continue to pay for shredding services. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3448,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3449 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Public Defender's Office, a purchase order amendment with Rev.com to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to a new payment limit of $60,000 for additional online transcription services, for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Ellen McDonnell, Public Defender Report Title:Add additional funds to rev.com ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Defender's Office, a purchase order amendment (SR-24-0798) with Rev.com to increase the payment limit by $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $60,000 for online transcription services, for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% County General Fund BACKGROUND: Rev.com is an online transcription service, which transcribes court, witness interrogation, and law enforcement videos for the Public Defender’s Office. This purchase order incorporates Rev.com’s Master Services Agreement, which includes an indemnification provision from the County to Rev.com, as well as a limitation of liability on behalf of Rev.com. The increase to this purchase order is necessary due to an unforeseen increase in cases requiring Rev.com’s services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Department’s attorneys and investigators will not have access to essential transcription services. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3449,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 355 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/7/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-355 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by DC Electric Group, Inc. for the San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point and El Sobrante areas. (92% Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds, 8% Local Road Funds) Attachments:1. Recordable Resolution_4139, 2. Signed Resolution 2024_355.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Notice of Completion for the San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades Project, Bay Point and El Sobrante areas. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution accepting as complete the contracted work performed by DC Electric Group, Inc. for the San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Bay Point and El Sobrante areas. County Project No. 0662-6R4139, State Project No. HSIPSL 5928(162) (Districts I, V) FISCAL IMPACT: The Project was funded by 92% Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), 8% Local Road Funds. BACKGROUND: The Public Works Director reports that said work has been inspected and complies with the approved plans, special provisions and standard specifications and recommends its acceptance as complete as of September 19, 2024. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The contractor will not be paid and acceptance notification will not be recorded. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-355,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 356 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-356 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I) FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace the existing utility pole. A road closure is required due to the usage of a crane on the narrow roadway. There is insufficient road width to setup and operate the crane and safely maintain through traffic. This extends the existing closure between Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Road. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: PG&E will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility pole replacement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-356,Version:1 c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. Commander, East Bay Regional Park District THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I) RC24-58 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., subject to the following conditions: 1.Traffic will be detoured via roads identified in a traffic control plan, reviewed by the Public Works Department. Emergency vehicles, residents within the construction area and essential services will be allowed access as required. 2.All signing to be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 3.Pacific Gas & Electric Company shall comply with the requirements of the Ordinance Code of Contra Costa County. 4.Provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for Comprehensive General Public Liability which names the County as an additional insured prior to permit issuance. 5.Obtain approval for the closure from the CHP, Sheriff’s Office, and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 357 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-357 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Coventry Road, between Berkeley Park Boulevard and Valley Road, on November 1, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Coventry Road on November 1, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Coventry Road, between Berkeley Park Boulevard and Valley Road, on November 1, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I) FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested a revised closure date to a previously approved road closure request. PG&E has requested a road closure for traffic safety due to the narrow width of the road at the construction site. The applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: PG&E will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility pole replacement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-357,Version:1 c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, Kensington PD, Kensington Fire Dept. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Coventry Road, between Berkeley Park Boulevard and Valley Road, on November 1, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I) RC24-3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Coventry Road, between Berkeley Park Boulevard and Valley Road, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on November 1, 2024, for the period of 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., subject to the following conditions: 1.Traffic will be detoured via roads identified in a traffic control plan, reviewed by the Public Works Department. Emergency vehicles, residents within the construction area and essential services will be allowed access as required. 2.All signing to be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 3.Pacific Gas & Electric Company shall comply with the requirements of the Ordinance Code of Contra Costa County. 4.Provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for Comprehensive General Public Liability which names the County as an additional insured prior to permit issuance. 5.Obtain approval for the closure from the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District and the Kensington Fire Protection District. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3450 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/25/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2024/4539 to establish time limited (2 hour) parking between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily on both sides of Third Street, beginning at the intersection of Parker Avenue and extending westerly to Rodeo Avenue, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Rodeo Area. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. Reso 4539 Third Street, Rodeo, 2. Signed Traffic Res 2024_4539.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Establish time limited parking on both sides of a segment of Third Street (Road No. 1795G), Rodeo Area. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2024/4539 to establish time limited (two hour) parking, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily, on both sides of Third Street (Road No. 1795G), beginning at the intersection of Parker Avenue (Road No. 0971C) and extending westerly to Rodeo Avenue (Road No. 1795AP), as recommended by the Public Works Director, Rodeo area. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: The Transportation Engineering Division was contacted by a business owner on Third Street who requested restricted,timed parking to provide business patrons and others parking opportunities.Subsequent investigation found other roads in the vicinity with similar restrictions. Therefore,Transportation Engineering Division recommends the Board adopt this resolution and time limited parking signs be erected supporting the 2 Hour Parking (from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM) limitations. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Parking will remain unrestricted. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3450,Version:1 cc:ORIGINAL WET SEAL to Public Works (TE) California Highway Patrol Sheriff’s Dept. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3451 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/16/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute eight individual contracts with the following consultants: Consor PMCM, Inc., Dynamic Dzyne Associates, Inc. (dba Substrate, Inc.), Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., KCM Engineering, Inc. (dba Knight CM Group), Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., MNS Engineers, Inc., Park Engineering, Inc., and Unico Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $725,000 each, to provide on-call construction management services for various projects for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, Countywide. (100% Various Funds) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Contracts for On-Call Construction Management Services, Countywide ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute eight individual contracts with the following consultants:Consor PMCM,Inc.,Dynamic Dzyne Associates,Inc.dba Substrate,Inc., Ghirardelli Associates,Inc.,KCM Engineering,Inc.dba Knight CM Group,Mark Thomas and Company,Inc., MNS Engineers,Inc.,Park Engineering,Inc.,and Unico Engineering,Inc.in an amount not to exceed $725,000.00 each to provide on-call construction management services for various projects for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, Countywide. (Project No.: Various) (All Districts) FISCAL IMPACT: Work performed under these on-call Consulting Services Agreements are funded by developer fees,local,state and federal funds for local road, flood control, and airport projects. BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department is involved in various projects in the County that require construction management services for road,flood control,and airport projects.After a solicitation process,these eight firms were selected to provide construction management services on an “on-call”basis.The Consultants will augment Public Works staff on an as-needed basis.They will be used as an extension of Public Works staff during busy times when extra help is needed or when in-house expertise is not available.The on-call Consulting Services Agreements will be in effect for three years. In accordance with Government Code section 4526,the Design/Construction Division solicited Statements of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3451,Version:1 In accordance with Government Code section 4526,the Design/Construction Division solicited Statements of Qualifications from construction management consulting firms.These firms were determined to be qualified to provide on-call construction management services for a three-year contract to assist the Design/Construction Division to comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Government Code Section 31000 and 4525 authorizes the County to contract for services including the type of construction management that Consor PMCM, Inc., Dynamic Dzyne Associates, Inc. dba Substrate, Inc., Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., KCM Engineering, Inc. dba Knight CM Group, Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., MNS Engineers, Inc., Park Engineering, Inc., and Unico Engineering, Inc. provides. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without approval from the Board of Supervisors,the Consulting Services Agreements will not be in effect.A possible delay in completing projects requiring construction management services will occur.Executing the Consulting Services Agreements will facilitate the process of design and construction for various Public Works projects requiring construction management expertise. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3452 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/19/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a License Agreement with CoStar in an amount not to exceed $107,500 for right-of-way and leasing services during the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, Countywide. (100% Various Funds) Attachments:1. CoStar License Agreement Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:License Agreement with CoStar to obtain information regarding properties for County purposes and other Real Estate needs. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a License Agreement with CoStar in an amount not to exceed $107,500.00 for right-of-way and leasing services during the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. (Project No.: 4510-910SAS) FISCAL IMPACT: The License Agreement will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $107,500.00 for the period of January 1,2025,to December 31,2026,and will be funded by various Road,Flood Control,and Special District funds. BACKGROUND: The Real Estate Division entered into an Agreement in 2014 with CoStar for internal research purposes,to obtain information regarding properties for County purposes and other Real Estate needs.The License Agreement auto renewed every year but to follow the new Purchasing Policies and Procedures Admin Bulletin 600.3,Section II.C.,the Purchasing Division requires Board approval before issuing a purchase order for CoStar.The terms and conditions of CoStar’s License Agreement for these services contains a limitation on liability provision that caps liability at the amount of fees paid in the twelve (12)months prior to the claim arising.The terms and conditions also contain an indemnification provision,whereby the County agrees to defend,indemnify and hold harmless the CoStar parties from and against any third-party action,suit,claim or demand and associated losses,expenses,damages,costs and other liabilities arising out of or relating to Licensee’s use or misuse of the Licensed Product,information provided to CoStar through the Licensed CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3452,Version:1 Licensee’s use or misuse of the Licensed Product,information provided to CoStar through the Licensed Produce, or violation of this Agreement. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without Board approval,the Public Works Real Estate Division will not have the necessary resources to obtain accurate historical and current property details which could adversely affect decision making pertaining to County properties and County infrastructure. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ CoStar License Agreement Schedule Of Services Page 1 of 1 FOR INTERNAL ONLY: (Ref ID) 2624619 BILL TO: Licensee: Contra Costa County Real Property Location ID: 307548 Address: 40 Muir Rd, Suite 2nd Floor City/State/Zip: Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone: (925) 313-2000 Bill-To Contact: Tasha Thaxton Email for Bill-To Contact: tasha.thaxton@pw.cccounty.us USE: BILLING CYCLE: Monthly Semi-Annually Total No. Authorized Users (All Sites): 7 TERM: Two Years Initial Term INVOICE TYPE/BILLING PREFERRED: START DATE: Single Invoice Delayed start date for all service offerings: January 1, 2025. SERVICES Site Market Product Description Monthly License Fees (Before Tax) 307548 All Data CoStar Suite Discount: Escalations: Please refer to the attached Escalation Schedule for pricing. Notes: This Agreement supersedes the agreement between the above-named Customer/Licensee and CoStar/Licensor dated 12/5/2014 relating to the provision of CoStar services, except for those terms that survive termination and any outstanding license fees. This License Agreement incorporates by reference the Terms and Conditions for the services identified above (available at: https://www.costar.com/CoStarTerms-and-Conditions) and any addenda attached hereto between CoStar Realty Information, Inc. (“CoStar”) and the above-named Licensee, and establishes the terms and conditions under which CoStar will license the products set forth in this License Agreement. The Terms and Conditions are an integral part of the License Agreement being formed hereby. In addition, use of any CoStar product is subject to the website Terms of Service/Use (“Website Terms of Use”) available online for each applicable service provided under this License Agreement. Licensee agrees to comply with such Website Terms of Use and to regularly review them for updates and changes. To the extent a conflict exists, this License Agreement shall govern over such Website Terms of Use. Terms used on this License Agreement and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the applicable Terms and Conditions. In the event Licensee does not execute this License Agreement by 5/31/2024, this License Agreement shall become null and void; however, if both parties execute and commence performance of their duties and obligations under this License Agreement after such date, this License Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and be binding on the parties. The person executing this License Agreement on behalf of Licensee represents and warrants that he or she has been authorized to do so and that all necessary actions required for the execution have been taken. CoStar hereby provides notice that only an authorized officer of CoStar or its parent company can execute this License Agreement on behalf of CoStar. Delivery of an executed signature page to this License Agreement by electronic means shall be effective and constitute a legal and binding agreement between the parties. CoStar Contra Costa County Real Property Name: Title: Gene Boxer General Counsel Signature: Title: Date: Sep 26, 2024 Address: Address: 1331 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-4101 Address: Address: 40 Muir Rd, Suite 2nd Floor Martinez, CA 94553 Print Name: Date: CoStar License Agreement Escalation Schedule Page 1 of 1 Escalation Schedule 1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5 of the License Agreement, the parties agree the monthly License Fee for Licensee’s existing services shall increase at the beginning of each subsequent year of the Initial Term of service per the schedule outlined below • At the start of the 13th month of this Initial Term, the License Fee will increase to $4,576.06 per month before taxes. Thereafter, the monthly License Fees for the Licensed Product shall be as set forth in and in accordance with Section 5 of the License Agreement. 2. Licensor and Licensee agree that, except as expressly provided above, all of the terms of the License Agreement will remain in full force and effect. CoStar License Agreement User Detail Page 1 of 1 AUTHORIZED SITE & USERS LIST Licensee: Contra Costa County Real Property Location ID: 307548 Total Number of Authorized Users at Site 7 USERS AT ABOVE LISTED SITE Contact Name: Margaret Eychner Phone: (925) 313-2000 Email: Margaret.Eychner@pw.cccounty.us Role: User Contact Name: Angela Bell Phone: (925) 313-2000 Email: angela.bell@pw.cccounty.us Role: User Contact Name: Julin Perez Phone: (925) 957-2460 Contact Name: Stacey Sinclair Phone: (925) 313-2000 Email: stacey.sinclair@pw.cccounty.us Role: User Contact Name: Olivia Reynolds-Freeman Phone: (925) 313-2000 Email: olivia.reynolds-freeman@pw.cccounty.us Role: User Contact Name: Jessica Castro Phone: (925) 313-2000 Email: jessica.castro@pw.cccounty.us Role: User Contact Name: Tasha Thaxton Phone: (925) 957-2457 Email: tasha.thaxton@pw.cccounty.us Role: User 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3453 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with ATI Restoration, LLC, to extend the term through August 31, 2025, with no change to the payment limit, for on-call restoration services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Amendment No.1 with ATI Restoration,LLC,a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Countywide. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment with ATI Restoration,LLC,effective August 31,2024,to extend the term through August 31,2025,with no change to the payment limit, for on-call restoration services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: Facilities Maintenance Budget. (No fiscal impact) BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department,Facilities Services is responsible for the maintenance of all County sites and facilities.On-call restoration contracts are used for emergency restoration services at County buildings which include but are not limited to water damage,fire damage,smoke damage,mold,and asbestos remediation. Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance and upkeep of County facilities. The Public Works Department conducted a formal solicitation for on-call restoration services.The Request for Proposal was originally bid on BidSync #2101-451.The Public Works Department conducted a thorough evaluation and ATI Restoration,LLC was one of three vendors awarded for this contract.The Board approved a contract with ATI Restoration,LLC for the term September 1,2021,through August 31,2024,in the amount of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3453,Version:1 $2,000,000. Facilities Services is requesting Amendment No.1 with ATI Restoration,LLC to be approved,extending the term from August 31, 2024, to August 31, 2025, for on-call restoration services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without the approval of this Contract Amendment No.1,restoration services with ATI Restoration,LLC will discontinue, and future emergency restoration projects will not be completed. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3454 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a License Agreement with Cratus Inc., to store construction materials and equipment on a portion of the Iron Horse Corridor near Danville Boulevard, for the period of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026, in the amount of $4,000 per month, San Ramon area. (100% Licensee Funds) Attachments:1. Exhibit A - Cratus Inc, 2. IHC License Agreement Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a License Agreement between Contra Costa County and Cratus Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a License Agreement with Cratus Inc.,to store construction materials and equipment on a portion of the Iron Horse Corridor (IHC)near Danville Boulevard,identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 183-093-031,from November 1,2024,through October 31, 2026, for payment to the County of $4,000 per month. Project No.: WO5573. DETERMINE that this conveyance is in the public interest and that the License will not substantially conflict or interfere with the use of the property by the County for transportation and other purposes. DETERMINE that it can be seen with certainty that that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant effect on the environment,and,therefore,is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and DIRECT the Real Estate Division to cause the fully executed License Agreement to be delivered to Licensee. FISCAL IMPACT: 100%Licensee funds.Licensee will pay County $4,000 monthly (totaling $96,000 for the duration of the term) for use of the parcel during the two-year term. BACKGROUND: The IHC that runs from Mayette Avenue in the City of Concord to the County line in the City of San Ramon. Cratus Inc.desires to obtain approval from the County to use a portion of the corridor near Danville Boulevard, identified as APN 183-093-031,for staging and storing steel containers,underground materials,operable CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3454,Version:1 identified as APN 183-093-031,for staging and storing steel containers,underground materials,operable construction equipment,pipe trailers,and vehicles during the period from November 1,2024,through October 31, 2026. Cratus will pay the County $4,000 per month for this use. County Public Works Real Estate staff have determined that granting the License will not substantially conflict or interfere with the County’s use of the IHC for transportation and other purposes.County Public Works Environmental staff have determined that the issuance of a License Agreement for the temporary storage of construction materials and equipment on disturbed land will not have a significant effect on the environment. Public Works staff recommend that the Board approve granting a License on these terms. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County would not license the use of the Iron Horse Corridor to Cratus, Inc. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1 License Agreement Between Contra Costa County And Cratus, Inc. APN: 183-093-031 This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this 1st day of November 2024, by and between Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California, ("County") and Cratus Inc., a California corporation (“Licensee”). The County and the Licensee are sometimes referred to together in this Agreement as the “parties” and each as a “party.” Recitals A. County is the owner of real property known and designated as the Iron Horse Corridor (“IHC”) that runs from Mayette Avenue in the City of Concord to the County Line in the City of San Ramon. The IHC is used for recreational, transportation, and other public purposes, and the County licenses the use of the IHC to other entities. B. The Licensee desires to obtain a license from the County to use a portion of the IHC, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 183-093-031, identified on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto (the “Licensed Premises”). The County is willing to license the use of the Licensed Premises to the Licensee under the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The County has determined that granting a license under these terms and condition will not unreasonably interfere with the County’s use of the IHC. Agreement 1. Grant of License: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the County, for good and valuable consideration, hereby grants to the Licensee, and Licensee hereby accepts from the County, a nonexclusive, revocable license to enter onto and use the Licensed Premises subject to the terms of this Agreement. 2. Use: Licensee may use the Licensed Premises for the storage of steel containers, underground materials such as PVC, HDPE, and VCP pipes, precast concrete manholes, crushed rock, class II aggregate base, pipe fittings, couplings, concrete boxes, small tools, portable toilets, operable construction equipment, pipe trailer, and vehicles, in the Licensed Premises (the “Personal Property”). Licensee shall not store office trailer, underground materials, trench backfill material, trench excavated material, operable construction equipment, or vehicles within the 10-foot-wide pipeline easement as marked by Kinder Morgan. Licensee shall not use, or permit others to use, the Licensed Premises for any purposes other than those set forth in this Section without first obtaining the written approval of County’s Public Works Director, or designee, which shall be within its sole discretion to provide. Licensee shall not construct any improvements, including but not limited to new fencing, replacement fencing, landscaping, or fixtures, within the Licenses Premises without first obtaining the written approval of County’s Public Works Director, or designee, which shall be within its sole discretion to provide. Any use of the Licensed Premises for purposes other than those set forth in this Section or otherwise approved in writing by the 2 Public Works Director, or designee, shall be cause for the immediate termination of this Agreement. 3. Primary Use of the Licensed Premises: The Licensed Premises is within the IHC, which consists of a corridor that the County is in the process of developing for transportation, utility, and other purposes. Underground utility facilities are already in place, and it is anticipated that, in the future, a mass transportation system and additional utility facilities will be constructed or installed within the IHC or Licensed Premises. Any and all rights granted or implied by this Agreement shall be subordinated to the uses just mentioned, as well as to other uses of the Licensed Premises made or permitted by the County. The Licensee acknowledges that the uses just described constitute the primary use of the IHC and the Licensed Premises and that the Licensee's use of the Licensed Premises pursuant to this Agreement is secondary and subordinate to said primary uses. The Licensee shall not, at any time, use or permit the public to use the Licensed Premises in any manner that will interfere with or impair said primary uses of the Licensed Premises or the use of the Licensed Premises by Co- users (defined below). All rights granted to the Licensee hereunder are subject and subordinate to all existing and future rights, rights of way, reservations, franchises, easements, and licenses in the Licensed Premises, regardless of who holds the same (collectively referred to herein as “Co-users”), including the County's right to use the Licensed Premises for emergency or any other purpose. 4. County’s Title: Licensee hereby acknowledges County’s fee title in and to the Licensed Premises and agrees never to assail or to resist said title. Licensee agrees that it has not acquired, nor will it hereafter acquire, any rights or interest in the Licensed Premises, nor does Licensee have, nor will it obtain, any right or claim to the use of the Licensed Premises beyond any specifically authorized by this Agreement or later approved in writing by the County. Construction of any improvements by Licensee on or about the Licensed Premises shall not give rise to a license coupled with an interest. To the contrary, the license granted hereunder shall remain revocable by County throughout the entire term of this Agreement. 5. Term: The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date following approval by the County’s Board of Supervisors. This Agreement expires on October 31, 2026, unless this Agreement is terminated earlier. 6. Fee: As consideration for this Agreement, for each month or portion thereof during the term of this Agreement Licensee shall pay County a nonrefundable fee of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000.00) per month, payable on the 1st of the month for which payment is made. Payments shall be made payable and mailed to: Contra Costa County Real Estate Division 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 7. Revocation of License and Termination of Agreement: County may revoke the license granted hereunder and terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to Licensee. In the event of revocation, Licensee shall have no right and shall not seek any reimbursement for expenses of Licensee, or for any other purpose. 3 Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall surrender the Licensed Premises and any Improvements (except as otherwise provided herein) in good condition, ordinary wear and tear accepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if County does not desire any Improvements to remain on the Licensed Premises, County will provide written notice to Licensee identifying the Improvements that Licensee must remove. Licensee shall, within thirty (30) days following receipt of County’s notice, and at Licensee’s sole cost and expense, remove all of the Improvements identified in County’s notice, and surrender the Licensed Premises to County in good condition and clear of any and all Improvements, above or below ground level, identified in the notice from County. If Licensee fails to remove the Improvements identified in County’s notice within thirty (30) days following receipt of County’s notice, County may remove the Improvements and restore the Licensed Premises at Licensee’s expense, which expense Licensee agrees to pay to County promptly upon demand. Licensee’s obligations in this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 8. Security: Licensee shall be solely responsible for the safety and security of the Licensed Premises and County shall have no responsibility for the safety and security of the Licensed Premises. Licensee shall prevent unauthorized use of the Licensed Premises. 9. Suspension or Limitation of Use: County and its Co-users shall have the right, in the County’s sole discretion, to suspend or to limit the use of the Licensed Premises by the Licensee and the general public, without compensation to Licensee, for a reasonable amount of time, as solely determined by County, for protection of public safety, or for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of other facilities on, within, or near the Licensed Premises, or in the event of Licensee’s breach of any term or condition of this Agreement, including without limitation failure to carry proper insurance or properly maintain the Licensed Premises. Should such suspension or limitation be necessary, the County shall provide Licensee fifteen (15) days prior notice in writing, except prior written notice will not be required in cases of emergency maintenance or repairs. The County shall not be held responsible or liable for damage or removal of any Personal Property or any improvements on the Licensed Premises when the County finds it necessary to accomplish work for the maintenance, construction, repair, reconstruction, or alteration of the County’s property, and where the Licensee has failed to remove the Personal Property or improvements. However, the County will exercise reasonable care to minimize adverse impacts of such work upon the Licensed Premises. 10. Permits and Approvals: Licensee shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or approvals from any agency having jurisdiction over the Licensed Premises before Licensee begins any work. This Agreement does not constitute governmental approval by Contra Costa County of any existing or future Improvements or use of the Licensed Premises, or release Licensee from any applicable governmental application, review, or requirement. Licensee shall obtain prior written approval from County for replacement or repair of improvements. 11. Existing Facilities: Licensee understands and agrees that the County has leases, licenses, easements and/or rights with other Co-users, and may give similar or other rights to other entities in the future, for all or a portion of the Licensed Premises. Such arrangements include an underground petroleum products pipeline right-of-way, a telecommunication conduit system, and may also include other uses such as underground natural gas, sewer, water, and electrical lines, overhead electric and communication lines, or similar uses. Licensee is responsible for locating 4 all facilities and improvements in the Licensed Premises and agrees to take all precautions required to avoid damage to the facilities and improvements of the Co-users, or the Licensed Premises. Licensee agrees that it will be solely responsible for any damage to said facilities and improvements resulting from or in connection with its operations under this Agreement. Licensee further agrees that no new alteration(s) of ground elevation or the placement of new block walls, retaining walls, fencing, trees, paving or any other improvements or structures shall be made within the Licensed Premises without prior written approval from the County and Co-users, whose addresses are as follows: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District East Bay Regional Park District 5019 Imhoff Place 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Martinez, CA 94553 Oakland, CA 94605 Kinder Morgan Energy Partner, L.P. PG&E SFPP, L.P. 1850 Gateway Blvd. 1100 Town & Country Road Concord, CA 94520 Orange, CA 92868 EBMUD Contra Costa Water District P.O. Box 94623 P.O. Box H2O Oakland, CA 94623 Concord, CA 94524 Time Warner 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 100 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 The Licensee understands and acknowledges that the absence of markers, monuments, or maps indicating the presence of subterranean facilities, whether belonging to the County or the Co- users, does not constitute a warranty or representation that none exists. The Licensee accepts the license granted hereunder with full cognizance of the potential presence of such facilities and agrees that 48-hours prior to any subsurface work, the Licensee will contact Underground Service Alert at (800) 624-2444 to determine whether there are any subterranean facilities within the proposed excavation area. The Co-users described above have the right to enter onto the Licensed Premises to maintain their facilities, and the Licensee shall not be compensated for damage resulting from such maintenance. 12. Maintenance: During the term of this Agreement, the Licensee shall maintain the Licensed Premises and any improvements in a clean, safe, and presentable condition, free from waste, litter and other items incidental to the use of the Licensed Premises. As used in this section, the term "litter" shall include, but not be limited to, paper, garbage, refuse, trimmings, and other items, including graffiti, that detract from the neat and tidy appearance of the Licensed Premises. The Licensee agrees to keep the Licensed Premises free from weeds and to abate weeds to local fire district standards. If the Licensee fails to so keep the Licensed Premises and any improvements then, after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice specifying the needed work, the County may perform or arrange for the work to be performed at the expense of the Licensee, which expense the Licensee agrees to pay to the County upon demand. 5 13. Compliance With The Law: The Licensee, at is sole cost and expense, shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and other requirements, with respect to the use of the Licensed Premises, regardless of when they become or became effective, and shall not use, or permit the use of, the Licensed Premises for any illegal purpose, or in a manner that is against public policy or County policy. 14. Indemnification: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Licensee shall indemnify, defend save, protect, and hold harmless the County, its governing body, officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from any and all demands, losses, claims, costs, suits, liabilities and expenses for any damage, injury or death (collectively “Liability”) arising directly or indirectly from or connected with this Agreement, Licensee’s use or occupancy of the Licensed Premises (including but not limited to the maintenance, construction, repair, reconstruction, alteration, replacement, removal or use of any or all of the Improvements), or any other activity taken pursuant to this Agreement, and Licensee shall reimburse the County for any expenditures, including costs and attorneys’ fees, the County may make by reason of such matters, and, if requested by the County, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of Licensee. Licensee’s obligations under this section shall exist regardless of concurrent negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the County or any other person; provided, however, that Licensee shall not be required to indemnify Indemnitees for the proportion of Liability a court determines is attributable to the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the Indemnitees. This indemnification clause shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 15. Insurance: The Licensee shall, at no cost to the County, obtain and maintain during the entire duration of this Agreement, the following insurance coverages: A. General Liability: General Liability insurance including coverage with minimum combined single-limit coverage of One Million and No/One Hundredths Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for all claims and losses due to bodily injury or death to any person, or damage to property, including loss of use thereof arising out of each accident or occurrence. B. Certificates: The Licensee shall name the County and its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds under all policies held for the Licensed Premises. All coverage shall provide for thirty (30) days written notice to the County of cancellation or lapse in coverage. A Certificate of Insurance for each of the policies hereunder required, indicating the name and telephone number of the insurance agent most responsible for the insurance policy and evidencing such coverage, shall be furnished to the County prior to the effective date of this Agreement. 16. County’s Use of Herbicides: The Licensee hereby acknowledges and understands that the County may, at any time, use chemical herbicides within the IHC. The Licensee agrees to allow such use, without disruption or challenge, on and around the Licensed Premises or Licensee’s Improvements thereon. The Licensee hereby waives any claim for liability against the County for any damage resulting from such use. 17. Assignment and Transfer: No rights of Licensee hereunder shall be transferred or assigned without the prior written consent of County, which may be withheld in County’s sole discretion. Subject to this restriction, this Agreement and each and all of the covenants herein contained shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. Licensee shall not, and hereby agrees not to, enter into any agreements with third parties, including, but not limited to, utility companies, for use of the Licensed Premises beyond 6 the term of this Agreement as stated in Section 5 Term, herein. 18. No Third-Party Beneficiaries: Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any person, other than County and Licensee, and their respective successors-in- interest, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement. 19. Notices: All notices (including requests, demands, approvals or other communication) under this Agreement shall be in writing. A. Notice shall be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows: (1) When delivered by first class mail, postage paid, notice shall be deemed delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States Mail. (2) When mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt. (3) When delivered by overnight delivery by a nationally recognized overnight courier, notice shall be deemed delivered one (1) business day after deposit with that courier. (4) When personally delivered to the recipient, notice shall be deemed delivered on the date personally served. B. The place for delivery of all notices given under this Agreement shall be as follows: County: Contra Costa County Public Works Real Estate Division 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Iron Horse Corridor Property Manager (925) 957-2456 Licensee: Cratus Inc. 945 Taraval Street, Suite 302 San Francisco, CA 94116 Attn: Liam Finnegan Phone: (415) 559-1325 Either party may, at any time, designate different addresses to which such notices shall be given in the manner set forth above. 20. Waste, Hazardous Materials: Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and other requirements, with respect to the use of the Licensed Premises, regardless of when they become or became effective, including, without limitation, those relating to health, safety, noise, environmental protection, waste disposal, and water and air quality, and furnish satisfactory evidence of such compliance upon request of County. Licensee shall not commit or suffer or permit the commission of any waste upon the Licensed Premises, or any nuisance or other act or thing that may disturb the quiet enjoyment of the use of the IHC or surrounding property. Licensee shall not and shall ensure that no others shall store or 7 dispose of any Hazardous Materials on the Licensed Premises. The term “Hazardous Materials” shall mean any hazardous or toxic substance, hazardous or radioactive material, hazardous waste, pollutant, or contaminant at any concentration that is, or during the term of this Agreement becomes, regulated by any local or regional government authority having jurisdiction over the Licensed Premises, by the State of California, or by the United States. Licensee shall not permit any activity on the Licensed Premises that directly or indirectly produces unlawful amounts or levels of air pollution (gases, particulate matter, odors, fumes, smoke, or dust), water pollution, noise, glare, heat emissions, radioactivity, or trash or refuse accumulations, or vibration that is hazardous or dangerous by reason of risk of explosion, fire, or harmful emissions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Licensee shall indemnify, defend, save, protect and hold the Indemnitees harmless from and against all Liability, as well as all fines, penalties, consequential damages and losses, and any other costs or expenses of any kind (including but not limited to consulting and engineering fees, the costs of any required or necessary testing, remediation, repair, removal, cleanup or detoxification of the Licensed Premises and surrounding and affected properties, and all costs for preparation of any cleanup, remediation, closure or other required plans whether such action is required or necessary prior to or following the expiration or termination of this Agreement) (collectively also included in “Liability”) to the extent caused or contributed to by Licensee’s use of the Licensed Premises, or Licensee’s use, release or disposal of any Hazardous Material, including all costs, claims and damages (including property and personal injury) caused by the uncovering, release or excavation of Hazardous Materials (including petroleum) as a result of Licensee’s use. The obligations contained in this section shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement. 21. Non-Waiver of Breaches: County’s failure to insist, in any one or more instances, upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach as to the same or any other term or condition, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and executed by County. 22. Non-Discrimination: Licensee for itself, its personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that no person on the grounds including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, or national origin shall be excluded from using, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of the Licensed Premises or the construction or use of the Improvements thereon. Licensee shall furnish use of the Improvements on a fair, equal, and not unjustly discriminatory basis to all users thereof. In the event of breach of any of the above non-discrimination covenants, County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without compensation to Licensee. 23. Modification: This Agreement shall not be modified or amended without the mutual written consent of both parties. 24. No Warranties: County does not warrant or represent that the Licensed Premises are safe, healthful, or suitable for the purposes for which they are permitted to be used under the terms of this Agreement. Some areas within the Iron Horse Corridor are known to contain soils with arsenic levels that exceed environmental screening levels established by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (the “ESLs”). These areas contain a 8 chemical (arsenic) known to the State of California to cause cancer. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 27, sec. 25604.2.) County does not know whether the Licensed Premises contain soils with arsenic levels that exceed the ESLs. If, at any time during the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof, County becomes aware that the Licensed Premises contain soils with arsenic levels that exceed the ESLs, County shall promptly notify Licensee. 25. Severability: If any term, covenant, or provision of this Agreement, which does not materially affect the consideration for this Agreement, is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. 26. Controlling Law: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, venue shall be set in Contra Costa County. 27. Entire Agreement; Counterparts: It is understood that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and all prior understandings or agreements, oral or written, of whatsoever nature regarding the rights hereby granted are superseded by this Agreement and are hereby abrogated and nullified. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts that, together, constitute one and the same instrument. 28. Entry and Inspection: Licensee agrees that County, its agents and employees, may enter upon the Licensed Premises at any time to inspect, test or survey, make any changes or alterations or repairs which County considers necessary for the protection, improvement or preservation thereof, or to post any notice provided for by law, or otherwise to protect any and all rights of County. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to obligate County to make any changes, alterations or repairs to the Licensed Premises. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signatures on next page.] 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LICENSEE By: By: Warren Lai Liam Finnegan Public Works Director President Date: _____________________ Date: _____________________ By: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Fernando Reyes Secretary Date: ______________________ By: Jessica L. Dillingham Principal Real Property Agent By: _______________________ Tasha Thaxton Senior Real Property Technical Assistant TT\\PW-DATA\grpdata\realprop\License Agreements\Cratus Inc\2024\AG.43a IHC License Agreement-9-30-24 sms (1).doc Revised 12-10-20) 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3455 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a license agreement with The Watershed Project, to allow it to use a portion of a County-owned parcel located on Kirker Pass Road for the purpose of conducting water quality monitoring from October 22, 2024 through October 31, 2025, Concord area. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. Temporary License to Use County Property, 2. CP#24-20 NOE Temporary License to Use County Property WQ Monitoring Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a License Agreement between Contra Costa County and The Watershed Project, Concord Area. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a License Agreement with The Watershed Project,to allow it to use a portion of a County-owned parcel located on Kirker Pass Road and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number:117-320-001 for the purpose of conducting water quality monitoring from October 22, 2024, through October 31, 2025. Project Number: WO7233. DETERMINE that the granting of this License is in the public interest and will not substantially conflict or interfere with the County’s use of its property. DETERMINE that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),pursuant to Article 5,Section 15061(b)(3)and Article 19, Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines. DIRECT the Director of Department of Conservation and Development (DCD)to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the County Clerk. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director or designee to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to DCD for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the NOE. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3455,Version:1 BACKGROUND: The Watershed Project would like to conduct monthly water quality monitoring as part of a larger water quality monitoring project for a year on a portion of an unnamed tributary to Mount Diablo Creek that flows through the County owned parcel located on Kirker Pass Road,identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number:117-320-001,in Concord (Licensed Premises).The monitoring consists of probes and visual observation.The data collected is part of a larger water quality monitoring project conducted by the Watershed Project.Nothing will remain on the property following each entry. By entering into a License Agreement,the Watershed Project will have access to Licensed Premises to perform survey work. The Licensee will indemnify the County from any liabilities that arise from its activities. County staff have determined that granting the License will not substantially conflict or interfere with the County’s use of the property. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If License is not approved, the Watershed Project will not be able to conduct its water quality monitoring. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ \\pw-data\grpdata\engsvc\ENVIRO\Client Divisions\Real Estate\License Agreement-Watershed Project-Water Quality Monitoring (APN 117-320-001) (WO7233)\CEQA\NOE\To DCD\CP#24-20 NOE Temporary License to Use County Property.docx Revised 2018 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption To: Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 From: Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk, County of Contra Costa Project Title: Temporary License Agreement to Use County Property for Water Quality Monitoring, Project #: WO7233, CP#: 24-20 Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Dept., 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez CA 94553 Main: (925) 313-2000, Contact: Shravan Sundaram, (925) 313-2366 Project Location: Old Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA 94521; APN 117-320-001 Lead Agency: Department of Conservation and Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 Main: (925) 655-2705, Contact: Syd Sotoodeh (925) 655-2877 Project Description: The County will enter into a Temporary License Agreement (Agreement) with the Watershed Project (Licensee) and its officers, employees, contractors, consultants, agents, and volunteers (Licensee Parties) to allow access to Licensee Parties to conduct water quality monitoring on a portion of the tributary to Mt. Diablo Creek that flows through the County-owned parcel identified above. Water quality monitoring will be conducted using handheld monitoring probes and making visual observations. Access will be by foot; no heavy equipment will be used. It is anticipated that monitoring will occur monthly and take approximately an hour per visit. The Agreement will be active for one year from the effective date of the Agreement. Exempt Status: Ministerial Project (Sec. 21080[b][1]; 15268) Categorical Exemption (Sec. 15306) Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080[b][3]; 15269[a]) General Rule of Applicability (Sec. 15061[b][3]) Emergency Project (Sec. 21080[b][4]; 15269[b][c]) Other Statutory Exemption (Sec. ) Reasons why project is exempt: The issuance of the Agreement is not subject to CEQA as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The water quality monitoring is an informational collection activity that will not result in a major disturbance to an environmental resource pursuant to Article 19, Section 15306 of the CEQA guidelines. If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Signature: Date: _____________ Title: Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant October 1, 2024 Senior Planner \\pw-data\grpdata\engsvc\ENVIRO\Client Divisions\Real Estate\License Agreement-Watershed Project-Water Quality Monitoring (APN 117-320-001) (WO7233)\CEQA\NOE\To DCD\CP#24-20 NOE Temporary License to Use County Property.docx Revised 2018 AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees Due Public Works Department De Minimis Finding - $0 255 Glacier Drive County Clerk - $50 Martinez, CA 94553 Conservation and Development - $25 Attn: Shravan Sundaram Environmental Services Division Phone: (925) 313-2366 Total Due: $75 Receipt #: Vicinity Map Figure 2 APN 117-320-001 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3456 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc., to extend the term through September 30, 2025, with no change to the payment limit, for cogeneration plant maintenance and repair services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Amendment No.2 with Valley Air Conditioning &Repair,Inc.,a California Corporation, Countywide. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment with Valley Air Conditioning &Repair,Inc.,effective September 30,2024,to extend the term through September 30,2025,with no change to the payment limit,for cogeneration plant maintenance and repair services at various County sites and facilities, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: Facilities Maintenance Budget. (No fiscal impact) BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department,Facilities Services is responsible for the maintenance of all County sites and facilities.Cogeneration plants offer combined heat and power in one system.Valley Air Conditioning &Repair, Inc.,provides routine maintenance,as well as repair and rebuilds associated with this equipment.Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for the maintenance and upkeep of County facilities. The Public Works Department conducted a formal solicitation for cogeneration plant maintenance and repair services.Originally bid on BidSync #2006-413,Valley Air Conditioning &Repair,Inc.was the lowest, responsive,and responsible vendor awarded for the contract.The Board approved a contract with Valley Air Conditioning &Repair,Inc.for the term October 1,2020,through September 30,2023,in the amount of CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3456,Version:1 $1,000,000. Amendment No.1 was also approved by the Board,effective February 28,2023,and extended the term from September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Facilities Services is requesting Amendment No.2 with Valley Air Conditioning &Repair,Inc.to be approved, extending the term from September 30,2024,to September 30,2025,for cogeneration plant maintenance and repair services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without the approval of this Contract Amendment No.2,cogeneration plant services with Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc. will be discontinued, and the County will not be able to maintain this equipment. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3457 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works director, or designee, to execute a contract with Vanir Construction Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to provide on-call project management and construction management services for various County mental and behavioral healthcare facilities projects, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029, Countywide. (20% MHSA, 80% State Grant Funds) Attachments:1. Vanir Contract.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Consultant Services Agreement for On-Call Project and Construction Management Services with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Mental and Behavioral Health Projects ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works director, or designee, to execute a contract with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. (Vanir), in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to provide on-call project management and construction management services for various County mental and behavioral healthcare facilities projects, countywide, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: Pre-application and non-reimbursable expenses under the project will be funded using Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) funds anticipated not to exceed $1,000,000. Awarded projects become reimbursable by the grant programs. This includes construction management services for Brookside Mental Health Rehabilitation Center project awarded under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 5. It is anticipated that the remainder of the costs associated with this contract will be funded under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grants. (20% MHSA, 80% State Grant Funds) BACKGROUND: The County intends to engage a consultant to provide project management and construction management (PM/CM) services for various proposed mental and behavioral healthcare projects at various locations in the County. One such project will be the Brookside Mental Health Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. In addition to standard PM/CM services, the consultant will provide grant funding application support services to the Health Services Department. Proposed projects include social rehabilitation facilities, substance use treatment facilities, residential and other outpatient treatment facilities and may develop into other projects depending on funding that becomes available and other factors. The CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3457,Version:1 selected consultant would stay involved through design, pre-construction, construction and project close-out phases. The County Public Works Department solicited Statements of Qualifications ("SOQ") for CM/PM services. The Public Works Department received four SOQs from interested firms and two firms were shortlisted. A selection committee comprised of County staff conducted interviews and ranked Vanir as the top-ranking firm. It is recommended that Vanir be awarded the agreement to provide CM/PM services for various mental and behavioral healthcare projects. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the agreement is not approved, the County will not be able to take advantage of the time and cost savings and flexibility possible through utilization of an on-call CM/PM services agreement, will not have sufficient resources to pursue development of badly needed mental and behavioral healthcare facilities as aggressively as the County would like, and may be unable to take full advantage of grant funding opportunities that will soon becoming available. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Basic Terms (Page 1 of 3) Contra Costa County Project Name: VANIR CM Standard Form CSA (Basic Terms) Project Number: BH/MH Projects Revised 2011 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (To be used only for Architectura l, Engineering or Land Surveying Services.) This consulting services agreement (“Agreement”) is dated October 22, 2024, and is between the agency and the consultant identified below. The parties agree to each of the terms set forth below (the “Basic Terms”) and to each of the terms set forth in the Attachments (as defined below). 1.Parties. (a) Agency: (check one) Contra Costa County for its Department named below Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency (i)Department (if applicable): Public Works Department (ii)Department Head means the individual named below or his or her designee (check one): Director of General Services Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Fire Chief Housing Authority Executive Director Director of Department of Conservation and Development (iii)Agency Mailing Address: Capital Projects Management 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Jeffrey K. Acuff (b)Consultant's Name & Address:Vanir Construction Management, Inc. 4540 Duckhord Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95834 Attn: Jerry Avalos (i)Type of Business Entity:Corporation (e.g., individual, corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company) If corporation, add State of incorporation: California (ii)Federal Taxpayer I.D. or SSN:95-3614238 (iii)License Number:459092 2.Project Name, Number, & Location:Project Management and Construction Management Services for various Behavioral and Mental Health related projects around Contra Costa County 3.Term. The effective date of this Agreement is October 1, 2024. It terminates on September 30, 2029 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. 4.Payment Limit. Payments under this Agreement cannot exceed: $ 5,000,000. Basic Terms (Page 2 of 3) 5. Legal Authority. This Agreement is entered into under and subject to Government Code Section 4525 or Section 31000, or: Health and Safety Code Section 13861 (Fire Protection District) Health and Safety Code Section 34314 (Housing Authority) Health and Safety Code Section 33125 (Redevelopment Agency) Other (Specify) 6. Attachments. The following documents are attached to this Agreement (the “Attachments”) and are incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement includes the Basic Terms, the signature pages, and all of the Attachments. General Conditions (always attached) Special Conditions (optional) Appendix A: Scope of Services (always attached) Appendix B: Payment Provisions, Project Personnel and Billing Rates (always attached) 7. Signatures. The signatures set forth below attest the parties’ agreement hereto: CONSULTANT Consultant’s Name: Vanir Construction Management, Inc. , a California Corporation By __________________________________________ (Signature of individual or officer) Jerry Avalos, President, SIGNATURE B Consultant’s Name: Vanir Construction Management, Inc., a Califronia Corporation By __________________________________________ (Signature of individual or officer) Sam Lee, Assistant Treasurer Note to Consultant: If Consultant is a corporation, two officers must sign the Agreement. The first signature (Signature A) must be that of the chairman of the board, president, or vice-president; the second signature (Signature B) must be that of the secretary, assistant secretary, chief financial officer, or assistant treasurer. (Civil Code Section 1190 and Corporations Code Section 313.) The acknowledgment below must be signed by a Notary Public. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) COUNTY OF ) On (Date), before me, (Name and Title of Officer), personally appeared, , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL ___________________________________ Signature of Notary Public Basic Terms (Page 3 of 3) AGENCY (a) If Agreement is approved by Agency governing body (required if Payment Limit exceeds $100,000): By ___________________________________ Board Chair/Designee By ________________________________ Deputy (b) If Agreement is approved by County Purchasing Agent: By __________________________________ County Purchasing Agent or Designee COUNTY APPROVALS RECOMMENDED BY DEPARTMENT FORM APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL By ___________________________ By _________________________________ Designee Deputy County Counsel APPROVED: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR By _______________________________ Designee Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 8. Employment/Scope of Service. Agency hereby employs Consultant, and Consultant accepts such employment, to perform the professional services as described in Appendix A (Scope of Services), upon the terms and in consideration of the payments stated herein. 9. Report Disclosure Section. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7550, Consultant shall include in all documents or written reports completed and submitted to Agency in accordance with this Agreement, a separate section listing the numbers and dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of each such document or written report. This section only applies if the Payment Limit of this Agreement exceeds $5,000. If multiple documents or written reports are the subject or product of this Agreement, the disclosure section may also contain a statement indicating that the total Agreement amount represents compensation for multiple documents or written reports. 10. Insurance. Consultant may not commence work under this Agreement until it has furnished evidence of the insurance required herein to the Department Head, and the Department Head has approved it, and may not continue to perform any work under this Agreement if the insurance required herein is no longer in effect. (a) Types and Amount of Insurance: Consultant, at no cost to Agency, shall obtain and maintain during the term hereof: (i) Workers' Compensation Insurance pursuant to state law, including, without limitation, California Labor Code section 3700; (ii) Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage limit of $1,000,000 for claims made in the aggregate annually and a maximum self-insured retention or self-insured retained limit of liability of $25,000, for all damages or losses because of errors, omissions or malpractice arising out of the provision of professional services by Consultant and Consultant’s subconsultants under this Agreement; and (iii) liability insurance with a minimum coverage limit of $5,000,000 for claims made in the aggregate annually for all personal injury and property damage, to include liability assumed under this Agreement, the use of any licensed motor vehicle by Consultant or subconsultants, and naming Agency, its governing body, officers and employees as additional insureds. The policies will constitute primary insurance as to Agency and its governing body, officers and employees such that other insurance policies held by them or their self-insurance program(s) are not required to contribute to any loss covered under Consultant’s insurance policy or policies. (b) Certificate of Insurance: Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish to the Department Head certificates of insurance evidencing the coverage required herein and requiring 30 days' written notice to Agency of policy lapse, cancellation or material change in coverage. If Consultant renews the insurance policy(ies) or acquires a new insurance policy(ies) or amends the coverage through an endorsement to the policy(ies) at any time during the term of this Agreement, then Consultant shall provide current certificate(s) to the Department Head. (c) Warranty: Consultant represents and warrants that, as of the effective date of this Agreement, Consultant is not aware f any situation that has occurred that could reduce the limits of liability set forth above for claims made under this Agreement. o (d) Labor Code Section 1861 Certification: In executing this Agreement, Consultant certifies as follows: “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions efore commencing the performance of the work of this contract.” b 11. Payment. Agency shall pay Consultant for professional services performed as described in Appendix A at the rates shown in Appendix B, which include all overhead and incidental expenses, for which no additional compensation will be allowed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agency shall reimburse those incidental expenses specifically itemized in Appendix B, provided that Consultant submits copies of receipts and, if applicable, a detailed mileage log to the Department Head. In no event may the total amount paid to Consultant exceed the Payment Limit specified in Section 4, Payment Limit, without Agency’s prior written approval. (a) Billing Statements: Consultant shall submit billing statements in the manner and form prescribed by the Department Head detailing the work performed and listing, for each item of services, the employee categories, hours and rates. Except as otherwise provided in the Scope of Services, Consultant shall submit the billing statements no later than 30 days from the end of the month in which the services described in the billing statement were actually rendered. Except as provided in subsections (b) – (d) below, gency will endeavor to pay Consultant within 30 days after receipt of each statement. A General Conditions (Page 1 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 (b) Documentation: Consultant shall furnish progress reports with each billing statement at no additional charge. Consultant shall include sufficient detail in each progress report, and shall furnish to the Department Head whatever additional information is necessary, to enable the Department Head to determine whether Consultant is performing all tasks described in the Scope of ervices pursuant to the schedule set forth in the Scope of Services. S (c) Penalty for Late Submission: If Agency is unable to obtain reimbursement from the state or federal government as a result of Consultant’s failure to submit to Agency a timely billing statement as set forth above, Agency will not be obligated to pay onsultant for the services included in the late billing statement. C (d) Right to Withhold: Agency may withhold payment to Consultant following written notice to Consultant that: (i) Consultant has failed to fully perform its obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, any failure to submit required deliverable items according to the schedule set forth in the Scope of Services); (ii) Consultant has neglected, failed, or refused to furnish information or cooperate with any inspection, review, or audit of its work or records; or (iii) Consultant has iled to sufficiently itemize or document its billing statement. fa (e) Audit Exceptions: Consultant accepts responsibility for receiving, replying to, and/or complying with any audit exceptions by appropriate county, state or federal audit agencies resulting from its performance of this Agreement. Within 30 days of demand, Consultant shall pay Agency the full amount of Agency’s obligation to the state and/or federal government resulting from any audit exceptions that are attributable to Consultant’s failure to properly perform any of its obligations under this greement. A (f) Payment Retention: Agency may retain 10% of each billing statement as security for the fulfillment of this Agreement. After Consultant has completed all services as required under this Agreement, submitted final billing, and if the Department Head has determined that the services have been completed in accordance with this Agreement, Agency will release all withheld funds. (g) Penalties for False Claims: Any person who commits any of the following acts shall be liable to Agency for three times the amount of damages which Agency sustains because of the act of that person. A person who commits any of the following acts shall also be liable to Agency for the costs of a civil action brought to recover any of those penalties or damages, and may be liable to Agency for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for each false claim: (a) Knowingly presents or causes to be presented to an officer or employee of Agency a false claim for payment or approval. (b) Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement to get a false claim paid or approved by Agency. (c) Conspires to defraud Agency by getting a false claim allowed or paid by Agency. (d) Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to Agency. (e) Is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission of a false claim to Agency, subsequently discovers the falsity of the claim, and fails to disclose the false claim to Agency within a reasonable time after discovery of the false claim. Liability under this section shall be joint and several for any act committed by two or more persons. 12. Extra Work. Any work or services in addition to the work or services described in the Scope of Services that Agency deems necessary to properly complete the work or services described in Scope of Services shall be performed by Consultant at the direction of Agency according to the rates or charges listed in Appendix B. In the event that no rate or charge is listed for a particular type of extra work, Consultant will be paid for the extra work at a rate to be mutually agreed on prior to the commencement of the extra work. In no event will Consultant be entitled to compensation for extra work unless, prior to commencement of the extra work, Agency has executed a written amendment describing the extra work and payment terms in accordance with Section 32, Amendments. 13. Time for Completion. Consultant shall complete all services covered by this Agreement no later than the end of the term as set forth above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent the Scope of Services provides for the phasing of services, Consultant shall complete all services for each phase of the project by the deadlines stated in the Scope of Services. 14. Termination by Agency. At its option, Agency may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice to Consultant, whether or not Consultant is then in default. Upon such termination, Consultant shall, without delay, deliver to Agency all materials and records prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement, and Agency shall pay Consultant, without duplication, all amounts due for the services rendered up to the date of termination. General Conditions (Page 2 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 15. Abandonment by Consultant. If Consultant ceases performing services under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the project prior to completing all of the services described in this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to Agency, without delay, all materials and records prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement. Agency shall pay Consultant the amount it determines to be the reasonable value of the services performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages or additional expenses which Agency incurs as a result of such cessation or abandonment. 16. Ownership of Documents. All materials and records of a finished nature, such as final plans, specifications, reports, and maps, prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement, shall be delivered to and become the property of Agency. Consultant shall retain, and make available to Agency in accordance with Section 17, Record Retention and Auditing, all materials of a preliminary nature, such as survey notes, sketches, preliminary plans, computations and other data, prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement. 17. Record Retention and Auditing. Except for materials and records delivered to Agency, Consultant shall retain all materials and records prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement, including financial records, for a period of at least five years after Consultant's receipt of the final payment under this Agreement. Upon request by Agency, Consultant shall promptly make such materials and records available to Agency, or to authorized representatives of the state and federal governments, at a convenient location within Contra Costa County designated by the Department Head, at no additional charge and without striction or limitation on their use. 18. re Independent Contractor Status. The parties intend that Consultant, in performing the services specified herein, is acting as an independent contractor and that Consultant will control the work and the manner in which it is performed. This Agreement is not intended and may not be construed to create the relationship between the parties of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association. Additionally, Consultant is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, workers’ compensation plan, health plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits Agency provides to its employees. In the event that Agency exercises its right to terminate the Agreement, Consultant expressly agrees that it will have no recourse or right of appeal under any rules, regulations, s or laws applicable to employees. 19. ordinance Breach. If Consultant fails to perform any of the services described in this Agreement in the manner and timeframe set forth in the Scope of Services or otherwise breaches this Agreement, Agency may pursue all remedies provided by law or equity. Disputes relating to the performance of this Agreement are not subject to non-judicial arbitration. 20. Compliance with Laws. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether federal, state, or local in origin, including, but not limited to, licensing and purchasing practices, and wages, hours and conditions of employment, including nondiscrimination and prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1775. If any federal or state regulations or laws touching upon the subject of this Agreement are adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Agreement will be deemed amended and Consultant will comply 21. with such federal or state requirements. Assignment. Consultant may not assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, whether voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, Consultant may, subject to any required state or federal approval, enter into subcontracts for the portion of the services for which Consultant does not have the facilities to perform so long as Consultant obtains the Department Head’s written consent to such subcontracting prior to execution of this Agreement. The Department Head may withhold consent to any proposed subcontract in his or her sole and absolute discretion. Any purported assignment, transfer or subcontract that does 2. Endorsement on Plans not comply with the terms hereof is void. 2 . Consultant shall endorse all plans, specifications, estimates, reports and other items described in Scope of 23. Services prior to delivering them to Agency, and, where appropriate, indicate his or her registration number. Works Made for Hire; Confidentiality. All reports, original drawings, graphics, plans, studies, and other data and documents, in whatever form or format, assembled or prepared by Consultant or Consultant’s subcontractors, consultants, and other agents in connection with this Agreement are “works made for hire” (as defined in the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C.A., Sections 101 et seq., as amended) for Agency, and Consultant unconditionally and irrevocably transfers and assigns to Agency all right, title, and interest, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights, in or to the works made for hire. If any of the works made for hire is subject to copyright protection, Agency reserves the right to copyright such works and Consultant agrees not to copyright such works. If any works made for hire are copyrighted, Agency reserves a royalty-free, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and General Conditions (Page 3 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 rated in any way through this Agreement, without Agency’s prior express written consent. Permission to disclose information on one occasion or public hearing does not constitute authorization to further disclose 24. use the works made for hire, in whole or in part, without restriction or limitation, and to authorize others to do so. Unless required by law, Consultant shall not publish, transfer, discuss, or disclose any of the above-described works made for hire, or any financial, statistical, personal, technical, or other data or information relative to Agency’s operations, which are designated confidential by Agency and made available to Consultant in order to carry out Consultant’s work under this Agreement, or any information gathered, discovered, or gene such information on any other occasion. Indemnification. Consistent with California Civil Code section 2782.8, Consultant shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Agency, and its employees, officials, and agents, from any and all demands, losses, claims, costs, liabilities, and expenses for any damage, injury, or death, including any and all administrative fines, penalties or costs imposed as a result of an administrative proceeding, that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subconsultants, or any persons under its direction or control. If requested by Agency, Consultant shall defend any such suits at its sole cost and expense. If Agency elects to provide its own defense, Consultant shall reimburse Agency for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Consultant’s obligations under this section exist regardless of concurrent negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Agency or any other person; provided, however, that Consultant will not be required to indemnify, including the cost to defend, Agency for the proportion of liability a court determines does not arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subconsultants, or any persons under its direction or control. 25. This indemnification clause will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. Endorsements. Consultant may not, in its capacity as a Consultant with Agency, (a) publicly endorse or oppose the use of any particular brand name or commercial product without the prior approval of Agency’s governing body, (b) publicly attribute qualities or lack of qualities to a particular brand name or commercial product in the absence of a well-established and widely accepted scientific basis for such claims or without the prior approval of Agency’s governing body or (c) participate or appear in any commercially-produced advertisements designed to promote a particular brand name or commercial product, even if Consultant is not publicly endorsing a product, as long as Consultant's presence in the advertisement can reasonably be interpreted as an endorsement of the product by or on behalf of Agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant may express its views on products to other consultants, to Agency’s governing body or its officers, or to others who may be authorized by Agency’s 26. governing body or by law to receive such views. Project Personnel. In performing the services authorized under this Agreement, Consultant shall use the personnel listed in Appendix B. Consultant may only make changes in project personnel and authorized subconsultants with the Department Head’s prior written consent, and Consultant shall notify the Department Head in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of any proposed change. Any person proposed as a replacement shall possess training, experience, and credentials comparable to those of 7. the person being replaced. Inspection. Authorized representatives of Agency, t2he State of California and the United States Government may monitor, inspect, 28. review and audit Consultant’s performance, place of business and records pertaining to this Agreement. Consultant shall make these items available for inspection upon request. Conflicts of Interest. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that represents a financial conflict of interest under state law or that would otherwise conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, Consultant will employ no person having any such interest. If requested to do so by Agency, Consultant shall complete a “Statement of Economic Interest” form and deliver it to the Department Head and shall require any other person doing work under this Agreement to complete a “Statement of Economic Interest” form and deliver it to the Department Head. Consultant covenants that Consultant, its employees and officials, are not now employed by Agency and have not been so employed by Agency within 12 months immediately preceding this Agreement; or, if so employed, did not then and do not now occupy a position that would create a conflict of interest under Government Code Section 1090. In addition to any indemnity provided by Consultant in this 29. Agreement, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold Agency harmless from any and all claims, investigations, liabilities or damages resulting from or related to any and all alleged conflicts interest. Nonrenewal. Consultant understands and agrees that there is no representation, implication, or understanding that the services provided by Consultant under this Agreement will be purchased by Agency under a new contract following expiration or General Conditions (Page 4 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 30. termination of this Agreement, and Consultant waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any failure to continue purchasing all or any such services from Consultant. Professional Competence; Licensure. Consultant represents and warrants that it is (i) professionally competent and able to provide the professional services described in this Agreement by reason of Consultant’s personal knowledge and skill, and (ii) currently licensed by the State of California, and will remain licensed in good standing at all times during the term of this Agreement, as one or more of the following: (a) an architect pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code; (b) a landscape architect pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 5615) of Division 3 f the California Business and Professions Code; (c) a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 31. o 6700) of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code; or (d) a professional land surveyor pursuant to Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8700) of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code. Notices. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing, and, except as otherwise provided in the Scope of Services, sent by personal delivery (including overnight courier service) or by certified United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the designated above, unless changed by written notice to the other party. Consultant shall address all notices to Agency to ery, except that the ffective date of notice to Agency is the date of receipt by the Department Head. 32. addresses the Department Head. The effective date of the notice is the date of deposit in the mail or of other deliv e Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement signed by both of the parties. 33. Disputes. Disagreements between Agency and Consultant concerning the meaning, requirements or performance of this 34. Agreement are subject to final written determination of the Department Head or in accordance with the applicable procedures (if any) required by state or federal government. Choice of Law and Personal Jurisdiction. This Agreement is made in Contra Costa County and is governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. The parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law, knowingly, 35. intentionally, and voluntarily, with and upon the advice of competent counsel, submit to personal jurisdiction in the State of California over any suit, action or proceeding arising from or relating to the terms of this Agreement. No Implied Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement by Agency is valid unless it is in writing and signed by Agency. Waiver by Agency at any time of any breach of this Agreement may not be deemed a waiver of or consent to a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement. If Consultant’s action requires the consent or approval of Agency, that consent or approval on one occasion may not be deemed a consent to or approval of that action on any later occasion or a consent to or approval of any other action. Subject to Section 33, Disputes, inspections, approvals or statements by any officer, agent or employee of Agency indicating Consultant’s performance or any part thereof complies with the requirements of this Agreement, or acceptance of the whole or any part of Consultant’s performance, or payments therefor, or any combination of these acts, does not relieve Consultant of its obligation to fulfill this Agreement as prescribed or prevent Agency from bringing an action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 36. Successors and Assigns. Subject to Section 21, Assignment, this Agreement binds Consultant’s successors, assigns, heirs, executors and personal representatives. 37. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the parties hereto, and no third party has any right or interest in any provision of this Agreement or as a result of any action or inaction of any party in connection therewith. Construction 38. . The section headings and captions of this Agreement are, and the arrangement of this instrument is, for the sole convenience of the parties to this Agreement. The section headings, captions and arrangement of this instrument do not in any way affect, limit, amplify or modify the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may not be construed as if it had been ree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party does not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement. 39. prepared by one of the parties, but rather as if both parties have prepared it. The parties to this Agreement and their counsel have read and reviewed this Agreement and ag Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is, to any extent, held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will not be affected thereby. General Conditions (Page 5 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 0. Entire Agreement4. This Agreement, together with all of the attachments listed in Section 6, Attachments, contains all of the terms s e 41. Authorization and conditions agreed upon by the parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and supercedes all previou communications, representations, understandings and agreements, whether verbal, written, express or implied, between th parties. . Consultant, or the representative(s) signing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant, represents and warrants that Consult rein, and that the representatives signing this Agreement have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of Consultant and to ant has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the obligations set forth he bind Consultant to its contractual obligations hereunder. The following provisions apply only to projects using US Department of Transportation funds. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements (Federal aid projects only)42. . Consultant shall comply with all applicable provisions of 49 CFR, Parts 23 and 26, and the Contra Costa County’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. In addition, in performing services under this Agreement, Consultant shall utilize all DBEs listed in Consultant’s written response to Agency’s request for qualifications or request for proposal and shall pay to the listed DBEs the estimated amounts listed in Appendix B attached to this Agreement. Consultant shall not substitute a listed 43. DBE at any time or decrease the amount to be paid to a listed DBE without the advance, written consent of Agency. If a listed DBE is proposed to be replaced, Consultant shall make a good faith effort to replace the original DBE with another DBE and shall submit to Agency written documentation of such effort. Federal Cost Principles and Procedures (Federal aid projects only). Consultant shall comply with the following provisions, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference: (a) the cost principles for allowability of individual items of costs set forth in 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31: (b) the administrative procedures set forth in 49 CFR, Part 18; and (c) the administrative procedures for non-profit organizations set forth in OMB Circular A-110, if applicable to Consultant. In the event that payment is made to Consultant for any costs that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31, Consultant 44. ibit ying (Federal aid in excess of $100,000 only) shall refund the payment to Agency within 30 days of written request from Agency. Should Consultant fail to do so, and should Agency file legal action to recover the refund, Consultant shall reimburse Agency for all attorneys’ fees, costs, and other expenses incurred by Agency in connection with such action. P e roh ion of Expending Local Agency State or Federal Funds for Lobb . In xecutin s Ag relied up y Ag (a) Certifica g thi reement, Consultant makes the following certification, which certification is a material representation of fact on b ency in entering into this Agreement: tion. To the best of Consultant’s knowledge and belief: No state, federal or local agency appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid by or on behalf of Consultant to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any state or federal agency, a member of the State Legislature or United States Congress, an officer or employe (i) e of the (ii) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid to any person for influencing “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions. Legislature or Congress, or any employee of a member of the Legislature or Congress, in connection with the awarding of any state or federal contract, the making of any state or federal grant, the making of any state or federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any state or federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress, in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, Consultant shall complete and submit Form – LLL, (b) Penalty for Failure to File Disclosure Form. Submission of the disclosure form is a prerequisite for making or entering into this Agreement imposed by Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure form shall be bject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. su (c) Applicability to Subconsultants. In executing this Agreement, Consultant also agrees to require that the language of this General Conditions (Page 6 of 7) Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS Standard Form (Consulting Services Agreement) Revised 2011 General Conditions (Page 7 of 7) 5. Compliance with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“Recovery Act”) Section 44 be included in all contracts with subconsultants that exceed $100,000, and that all such subconsultants shall certify and disclose accordingly. 4 . Consultant shall comply with the following provisions, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference: (a) the statutory provisions contained in Chapter 1 of Title 23 of the United States Code; and (b) the reporting requirements, terms and conditions set forth in Sections 1201 and 1512 of the Recovery Act, and as designated by the State of California. Consultant’s failure to comply with these provisions will result in retentions from progress payments due and/or other sanctions. Appendix B (Page 1 of 3) Contra Costa County Project Name: VANIR Standard Form (Appendix B to CSA) Revised 2011 Project No.: BH/MH Projects Appendix B to Consulting Services Agreement Payment Provisions, Project Personnel and Billing Rates I. PAYMENT PROVISIONS A. Payment for services will not exceed the billing rates set forth in this Appendix B and will be based on the actual hours worked (by Consultant and authorized subconsultants) and actual approved Other Direct Costs (described below) subject to the Payment Limit specified in Section 4 of this Agreement, Payment Limit. In addition, payments for services (including payments to Consultant for authorized subconsultants) and Other Direct Costs will not exceed the following amounts for each phase or period indicated below unless approved in advance in writing by the Department Head: 1. : $ ( % of Payment Limit) 2. : $ ( % of Payment Limit) 3. : $ ( % of Payment Limit) 4. : $ ( % of Payment Limit) B. Payment to Consultant for subconsultants authorized in advance by Agency in accordance with Section 21 of this Agreement, Assignment, will be the amount equal to Consultant’s direct costs, without handling mark ups. Consultant shall submit Subconsultant invoices as part of Consultant’s bill for services. C. Payments for the extra work specified in Section 12 of this Agreement, Extra Work, shall be computed separately and shall not exceed any limits specified in Agency’s written amendment describing the extra work and payment terms for the extra work. D. Subject to the Payment Limit in Section 4 of this Agreement, Payment Limit, Agency will reimburse the actual cost (without mark up) of documented expenditures by Consultant and its employees and authorized subconsultants for the Other Direct Costs listed below to the extent such Other Direct Costs were incurred to perform the services described in this Agreement: Reproduction, copies, printing delivery, postage, mailing, any other reimbursable items as agreed upon in each task order, including subconsultants.Travel/ transportation outside of the nine Bay Area Counties if necessary and authorized by the County. Costs associated with travel, travel time, and transportation to County jobsites and offices are not charge-able or reimbursable; such costs are deemed covered by the overhead portion of hourly billing rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, travel expenses by Vanir's subconsultant BCRA for travel to County jobsites and offices from locations outside of the nine Bay Area Counties of Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County, if necessary and authorized by the County, shall be reimbursable. E. All other expenses (i.e., those not listed under Paragraph D above) are not reimbursable and are deemed covered by the hourly billing rates set forth in Section II of this Appendix B. When any of the items listed under Paragraph D above are Appendix B (Page 2 of 3) provided for Consultant’s own use and not at Agency’s request, expenses therefor are not reimbursable and are deemed covered by the hourly billing rates set forth in Section II of this Appendix B. Agency will not pay for Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ time and expenses for transportation between Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ various offices. Costs for such transportation are deemed covered by the hourly billing rates set forth in Section II of this Appendix B. Appendix B (Page 3 of 3) Contra Costa County Project Name: VANIR Standard Form (Appendix B to CSA) Revised 2011 Project No.: BH/MH Projects F. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 11 of this Agreement, Payment, these Payment Provisions, including billing rates, are subject to a post award audit by the state and/or federal government. After any post award audit cost adjustments are ordered by the state and/or federal government, these Payment Provisions and the billing rates shall be adjusted by Consultant and approved by Agency’s Department Head to conform to the audit cost adjustments. Consultant agrees that the individual items of cost identified in the audit report may be incorporated into the Agreement at Agency’s sole discretion. Refusal by Consultant to incorporate the post award audit cost adjustments will be considered a breach of the Agreement terms and cause for termination of the Agreement by Agency. Consultant agrees that all invoices after the post award audit will be based on the adjusted Payment Provisions. Any invoices paid prior to the post award audit will be recalculated by Agency in accordance with the post award audit. Any difference in moneys due Consultant as a result of the post award audit cost adjustments will be added to, or deducted from, moneys due the Consultant on subsequent invoices. II. PROJECT PERSONNEL AND BILLING RATES In accordance with Section 26 of this Agreement, Project Personnel, Consultant’s personnel assigned to this project and their roles and billing rates are as follows: See attachment 1 to Appendix B for Consultant's roles and billing rates. To the extent this Contract is extended beyond the initial Termination Date, Contractor may request an increase in the billing rates set forth in Attachment 2 to Appendix B on an annual basis, beginning at the five-year anniversary date of the Effective Date of this Agreement. Any request for an increase in rates shall be made no more than 60 days prior to the anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement. To the extent the request is made prior to the anniversary of the Effective Date, the rate change shall be effective on January 1 following the anniversary of the Effective Date. To the extent the request is made after the anniversary of the Effective Date but prior to January 1 following the anniversary of the Effective Date, the rate change shall also be effective on January 1 following the anniversary of the Effective Date. If the rate increase request is made on or after January 1 following the anniversary of the Effective Date, the rate increase shall become effective on the first day of the calendar month after the request was made (e.g., if the anniversary date is December 1 and the request is made December 5, the rate increase shall become effective on January 1. However, if the request is made January 1, the rate increase shall become effective on February 1.). Rates may be increased by no more than three-percent (3%) per year. Only one (1) request may be granted per calendar year. Any increase in the rates set forth in Attachment 2 to Appendix B shall be made by an Administrative Amendment to be signed by all parties. An increase in rates shall not result in any increase in the Payment Limit specified in Section 4 (Payment Limit) of this Agreement. ATTACHMENT 2 TO APPENDIX B Vanir Construction Management, Inc. Personnel and Hourly Rates Personnel 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Vanir Construction Management, Inc.Principal-in-Charge $270.00 $278.00 $286.00 $295.00 $303.85 $312.97Project Director $255.00 $263.00 $271.00 $279.00 $287.37 $295.99Deputy Project Director/Program $240.00 $247.00 $254.00 $262.00 $269.86 $277.96Sr. Project Manager - Grant Support $220.00 $227.00 $234.00 $241.00 $248.23 $255.68$220.00 $227.00 $234.00 $241.00 $248.23 $255.68Project Manager $200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Assistant Project Manager $180.00 $185.00 $191.00 $197.00 $202.91 $209.00Senior Construction Manager $210.00 $216.00 $222.00 $229.00 $235.87 $242.95Construction Manager $190.00 $196.00 $202.00 $208.00 $214.24 $220.67Assistant Construction Manager $165.00 $170.00 $175.00 $180.00 $185.40 $190.96Field Engineer $140.00 $144.00 $148.00 $152.00 $156.56 $161.26Project Coordinator $130.00 $134.00 $138.00 $142.00 $146.26 $150.65Senior Project Controls Manager $210.00 $216.00 $222.00 $229.00 $235.87 $242.95Senior Cost Manager $200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Cost Manager $185.00 $191.00 $197.00 $203.00 $209.09 $215.36Scheduler$200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Estimating$205.00 $211.00 $217.00 $224.00 $230.72 $237.64$200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Office Manager $130.00 $134.00 $138.00 $142.00 $146.26 $150.65Document Controls $115.00 $118.00 $122.00 $126.00 $129.78 $133.67 Administrative Assistant $105.00 $108.00 $111.00 $114.00 $117.42 $120.94Intern$80.00 $82.00 $84.00 $87.00 $89.61 $92.30 BRCA Principal-in-Charge $250.00 $258.00 $266.00 $274.00 $282.22 $290.69Principal/Project Manager $225.00 $232.00 $239.00 $246.00 $253.38 $260.98Design Lead 4 $170.00 $175.00 $180.00 $185.00 $190.55 $196.27Project Architect 4 $185.00 $191.00 $197.00 $203.00 $209.09 $215.36Project Architect 3 $175.00 $180.00 $185.00 $191.00 $196.73 $202.63Interior Designer 3 $160.00 $165.00 $170.00 $175.00 $180.25 $185.66Biller 3 $120.00 $124.00 $128.00 $132.00 $135.96 $140.04Admin Assistant 3 $120.00 $124.00 $128.00 $132.00 $135.96 $140.04Project Architect 1 $110.00 $113.00 $116.00 $119.00 $122.57 $126.25 3QC, Inc. Principal $245.00 $252.00 $260.00 $268.00 $276.04 $284.32Commissioning Authority / PM $235.00 $242.00 $249.00 $256.00 $263.68 $271.59Commissioning Agent $233.00 $240.00 $247.00 $254.00 $261.62 $269.47Commissioning Provider $223.00 $230.00 $237.00 $244.00 $251.32 $258.86Sr. Project Manager $217.00 $224.00 $231.00 $238.00 $245.14 $252.49Staff Engineer $200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Commissioning Technician II $165.00 $170.00 $175.00 $180.00 $185.40 $190.96Commissioning Technician I $152.00 $157.00 $162.00 $167.00 $172.01 $177.17Low Voltage Cx Provider $213.00 $219.00 $226.00 $233.00 $239.99 $247.19 Fire Protection Cx Provider $239.00 $246.00 $253.00 $261.00 $268.83 $276.89LEED Consultant $213.00 $219.00 $226.00 $233.00 $239.99 $247.19Sr. Administrator $100.00 $103.00 $106.00 $109.00 $112.27 $115.64Administrative Support $81.00 $83.00 $85.00 $88.00 $90.64 $93.36 Leland Saylor & Associates Principal Estimator $325.00 $335.00 $345.00 $355.00 $365.65 $376.62Project Manager/Senior Estimator $216.00 $222.00 $229.00 $236.00 $243.08 $250.37Senior A/S/C Estimator II $200.00 $206.00 $212.00 $218.00 $224.54 $231.28Senior A/S/C Estimator I $178.00 $183.00 $188.00 $194.00 $199.82 $205.81Senior Mechanical Estimator $220.00 $227.00 $234.00 $241.00 $248.23 $255.68Senior Electrical Estimator $220.00 $227.00 $234.00 $241.00 $248.23 $255.68Senior Civil Estimator $191.00 $197.00 $203.00 $209.00 $215.27 $221.73Estimator II $176.00 $181.00 $186.00 $192.00 $197.76 $203.69Estimator I $105.00 $108.00 $111.00 $114.00 $117.42 $120.94Estimates Coordinator $85.00 $88.00 $91.00 $94.00 $96.82 $99.72 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3458 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/1/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Participating Addendum and blanket purchase order with Bob J. Barker Company, Inc., to increase the payment limit to $700,000 and extend the term through April 4, 2025, for detention related goods and supplies for use by the Sheriff’s Office, the Probation Department, and Health Services, under the terms of the Master Agreement awarded by the County of Sacramento, Countywide. (100% User Departments) Attachments:1. Contract_WA34777_Bob_Inmate_Supplies, 2. Amend 1 to Participating Addendum - Bob Barker 100124, 3. WA00034777_VENDOR_BOB_BARKER_CO - valid thru 4 4 25 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Participating Addendum with Bob J. Barker Company, Inc. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County,an amendment to the Participating Addendum and blanket purchase order with Bob J.Barker Company,Inc.,to increase the payment limit to $700,000 and extend the term through April 4,2025,for detention related goods and supplies for use by the Sheriff’s Office,the Probation Department,and Health Services,under the terms of the Master Agreement awarded by the County of Sacramento, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: Product costs paid by County Departments (100% User Departments). BACKGROUND: The Board authorized the Purchasing Agent to execute a participating addendum and blanket purchase order with Bob J.Barker on February 28,2023,for the period from February 28,2023 through October 4,2024. Contra Costa Purchasing Services is requesting approval of an amendment to the Participating Addendum to extend the effective term and increase the payment limit on the blanket purchase order for detention-related goods and supplies to support the needs of multiple County Departments.Categories include but are not limited to:Clothing,Footwear.Bedding and Linen,Mattresses,and Personal Hygiene Products.Products are guaranteed through the master contract awarded by the County of Sacramento,CA.,Omnia Partner Purchasing Cooperative Program.Approval of this agreement provides the County with discounted products and no minimum purchase requirements. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3458,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without approval of this amendment, the County would pay full price on the detention supplies. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Detention Goods, Supplies, and Equipment, OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 1 of 2 Participating Entity: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Contractor: Bob J. Barker Company, Inc. This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment”) to the Participating Agreement, dated February 28, 2023 (“Agreement”), is made and entered into as of October 1, 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”), and Bob J. Barker Company, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”), whose principal place of business is 725 Purfoy Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27576. The County and Contractor are sometimes referred to herein together as the “Parties,” and each as a “Party.” Recitals A. Whereas, the County and the Contractor entered into the Agreement to allow the County to purchase detention goods, supplies, and equipment pursuant to the terms of Contract No. WA00034777, effective October 5, 2016, awarded after a competitive process by the County of Sacramento, as subsequently extended through a term expiring October 4, 2024 (the “Master Contract”). B. Whereas, the termination date of the Master Contract has since been extended, from October 4, 2024, through April 4, 2025. The Parties desire to extend the term of the Agreement through April 4, 2025, to allow the County to continue to make purchase from the Contractor under the terms of the Master Contract. Amendment Now therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Contractor and the County agree to amend the Agreement, as follows: 1. Term. Section 1 (Term) of the Agreement is hereby amended to extend the termination date of the Agreement, from October 4, 2024, to a new termination date of April 4, 2025. The Agreement will expire on April 4, 2025, unless sooner terminated. 2. Remainder Unchanged. Except to the extent that this Amendment expressly provides otherwise, the Agreement remains unchanged and in full force and effect through April 4, 2025. [Remainder of page left blank. Signatures on next page(s).] AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Detention Goods, Supplies, and Equipment, OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 2 of 2 IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date. Participating Entity: Contra Costa County Contractor: Bob J. Barker Company, Inc. Signature: Signature: Name: Cynthia Shehorn Name: Title: Procurement Services Manager Title: Signature: Name: Title: Approved as to form: Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel By: __________________________ Assistant County Counsel Attachments: 1. Master Contract Extension 2. Agreement F.O.B. Dest., Freight Prepaid Payment Terms:Due in 30 Days Contractual maximum value: 4,218,752.50_______________________________________________________________________ You are hereby notified that the goods and/or services listed have been awarded to you subject to terms and conditions referenced and to the general conditions listed on the last page of contract. Before supplying any goods or services to the County, the vendor must obtain one of the following 2 options (1) a CSO (Contract Shipping Order) number or (2) Procurement Card authorization from the ordering department. A CSO is an authorized release (Purchase Order) against the contract and shall be provided in written form. "Verbal" orders are not acceptable unless it is being processed on a Procurement Card. For either a CSO or a Procurement Card authorization to be considered valid, it must be within the scope of this contract and be consistent with its pricing, terms and conditions. The CSO number or Procurement Card authorization number must be referenced on all documents related to the order (packing slips, invoices, etc.) For Procurement Card authorizations, only reference the last 4 digits (for Security confidentially). Failure to obtain a CSO or Procurement Card authorization and reference its number may result in the delay or non-payment of the invoice._______________________________________________________________________ **************************************************************** Amendment No 6. issued on 08/16/2024 by Maria Cojocari, Contract Service Officer II on behalf of Gary Wong, Senior Contract Service Officer 1. Per authority SCC § 2.56.220, contract extended for an additional six months from 10/04/2024 to 04/04/2025; 2. All pricing, terms and conditions on this contract will remain the same. **************************************************************** 20221007 Contract Change vp Reso #2022-00809 Board of Supervisors' authorization to extend Contract No. WA00034777 with Bob Barker Co. for the period of October 5, 2022 through October 4, 2024 BOB BARKER CO PO BOX 429 FUQUAY VARINA NC 27526-0429 Contract Period Valid from: 10/05/2016 Valid to: 04/04/2025 Page: 1 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 Contract and Purchasing Services Division 9660 Ecology Ln. Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 876-6360 County of Sacramento Open Item Contract Reprint of Open Item Contract WA00034777 / 09/01/2016 This number must appear on all correspondence to the Purchasing Division. Contract number/date WA00034777 / 09/01/2016 Issuing Officer/Telephone Wong, Gary/916-876-6380 Signature:___________________________________________ Vendors Contact Person: Ruchal Smith Vendors Phone Number: 919-346-2189 Your Vendor number with us 608629 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B on behalf of Gary Wong **************************************************************** 20220307 Contract Change vp Changed Mattress #PJM30754 $88.43 to $63.03 Updated the pricing for the 6th year term Listed the updated pricing on the column "Unit Price Yr 6 FINAL" Enclosed Price List update to the contract As per email dated March 7, 2022 from Ruchal Smith **************************************************************** 20211012 Contract Change vp Updated the pricing for the 6th year term Listed the updated pricing on the column "Unit Price Yr 6 FINAL" Enclosed Price List update to the contract *************************************************************** 20210614 Contract Change vp Reso #2021-0263 Board of Supervisors' authorization to extend Contract No. WA00034777 with Bob Barker Co. for the period of October 5, 2021 through October 4, 2022 **************************************************************** 20191218 Contract Change vp Reso #2019-0795 Board of Supervisors' authorization to extend Contract No. WA00034777 with Bob Barker Co. for the period of April 5, 2020 through October 4, 2021 ************************************************************** Contractor Contact: Ordering: Debbie Sargent Customer Service Representative customerservicewest@bobbarker.com 800-334-9880 (Customer Service Line) Crissa Rhead Customer Service Representative customerservicewest@bobbarker.com 800-334-9880 (Customer Service Line) Lauretta Smuck Customer Service Representative customerservicewest@bobbarker.com 800-334-9880 (Customer Service Line Contract Administration Updated on 6/14/2021: Ruchal Smith Contract Specialist ruchalsmith@bobbarker.com 919-346-2189 (Direct) 800.334.9880 (Office) 800.322.7537 (Fax) Erika Flynn Bids Manager erikaflynn@bobbarker.com 919-753-1657 (Direct) **************************************************************** Page: 2 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B IMPORTANT: 1.Price List Effective October 5, 2016 enclosed. 2.Miscellaneous Inmate and Detention Supplies - 10% discount off the current product catalog price, with the exclusion of furniture and metal product lines. **************************************************************** This contract is established as a purchasing agreement between Bob Barker Co (Contractor) and the County of Sacramento (County) for the provision of Inmate and Detention Supplies, Solutions and Services as per the terms and conditions under the Request for Proposal (RFP), RFP8259, which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. Price: As per the Price List Effective October 5, 2016 enclosed. Price shall be the lowest, current and most favorable with all applicable volume, special, promotional and governmental discounts during the contract period. FOB Point: Pricing must be FOB destination to include inside delivery. Deliveries: Deliveries shall be made on an "as required" basis by means of a CSO issued against the Contract. Packing Slip: All deliveries must be accompanied by a legible Packing Slip that includes Item Description and Part Number of all items and CSO Number. Invoicing: A. The vendor will be expected to adhere to invoicing procedures as required by the County auditor-controller's office. Failure to comply with established procedures will be grounds for the County to terminate the contract. B. Each invoice shall contain the following minimum information; "bill to" and "ship to" addresses; Contract Number; CSO Number; quantities; item descriptions; unit prices and extensions and invoice total. C. A separate invoice shall be prepared for each order CSO received. D. Invoicing to the County shall be done in arrears. E. Invoice discrepancies shall be handled in a professional, courteous, and expeditious manner. F. Invoice shall be submitted in duplicate each order entity. G. In the state of California, government agencies are not allowed to pay excess interest and late charges. Per government code, section 926.10, interest shall be entitled commencing the 61st day and shall be 6% per annum. Contract Term: In order to promote efficiency and economy, the County reserves the right to extend this contract for two additional twelve-month periods. Such extensions will be at the County's option, under the same terms and conditions, and will be subject to agreement between the Contractor and the County. Quality: All materials and workmanship must be subject to inspection, examination and testing by County staff at any time. The County reserves the right to reject defective materials and workmanship and require correction. Estimated Quantities: The quantity listed is an estimated requirement. The County does not Page: 3 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B guarantee to purchase a minimum quantity or does not guarantee to purchase Contractor's remaining stock. Unrestricted Quantities: The County is not limited to purchase all of its requirements from this contract. Changes: The County shall retain the right to implement changes as necessary to uphold the original intent of the contract. This includes adding or deleting line items, as well as adjusting unit prices on the contract. Such changes shall not void the contract, but shall be added to or be deducted from the contract, as the case may be, by a fair and reasonable valuation, and subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. Continuation: Continuation of the contract for the full term specified shall be contingent upon satisfactory performance by the contractor and products. Continuing un-rectifiable performance deficiencies may result in cancellation of the contract without penalty to the County. Sales Report: Upon request from the County, Contractor is required to provide annual sales report including details of all the purchases made under the contract. Termination: A. County may terminate any resulting agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing. If notice of termination for cause is given by County to contractor and it is later determined that contractor was not in default or the default was excusable, then the notice of termination shall be deemed to have been given without cause pursuant to this paragraph (A). B. County may terminate any resulting agreement for cause immediately upon giving written notice to contractor, should contractor materially fail to perform any of the covenants contained in this agreement in the time and/or manner specified. In the event of such termination, County may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by County. If notice of termination for cause is given by County to contractor and it is later determined that contractor was not in default or the default was excusable, then the notice of termination shall be deemed to have been given without cause pursuant to paragraph (A) above. C. County may terminate or amend any resulting agreement immediately upon giving written notice to contractor, 1) if advised that funds are not available from external sources for this agreement or any portion thereof, including if distribution of such funds to the County is suspended or delayed; 2) if funds for the services and/or programs provided pursuant to this Agreement are not appropriated by the State; 3) if funds in County's yearly proposed and/or final budget are not appropriated by County for this agreement or any portion thereof; or 4) if funds that were previously appropriated for this agreement are reduced, eliminated, and/or re-allocated by the County as a result of mid-year budget reductions. D. If any resulting agreement is terminated under paragraph A or (C) above, contractor shall only be paid for any services completed and provided prior to notice of termination. In the event of termination under paragraph a or c above, contractor shall be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compensation authorized by the agreement as the services actually performed bear to the total services of contractor covered by this agreement, less payments of compensation previously made. In no event, however, shall County pay contractor an amount which exceeds a pro rata portion of the agreement total based on the portion of the agreement term that has elapsed on the effective date of the termination. E. Contractor shall not incur any expenses under any resulting agreement after notice of termination and shall cancel any outstanding expenses obligations to a third party that contractor can legally cancel. Page: 4 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B **************************************************************** IMPORTANT: 1.Price List Effective October 5, 2016 enclosed. 2.Miscellaneous Inmate and Detention Supplies - 10% discount off the current product catalog price, with the exclusion of furniture and metal product lines. ****************************************************************_______________________________________________________________________ Item Tgt. qty.Unit Price Unit of Extended Mat Num Description / Unit Measure Value_______________________________________________________________________ 00010 2,700,000 Each All Contract Items - Inmate Supplies 1.00 / 1 EA 2,700,000.00 Price List Effective October 5, 2016. 00020 204,000 Each Main Non Contract Items-Inmate Supplies 1.00 / 1 EA 204,000.00 10% discount off current product catalog. 00030 310,000 Each RCCC Non Contract Items-Inmate Supplies 1.00 / 1 EA 310,000.00 10% discount off current product catalog 00040 900,000 Each Youth Non Contract Items-Inmate Supplies 1.00 / 1 EA 900,000.00 10% discount off current product catalog 00050 20,000 Each DHS&DHA NonContractItems-InmateSupplies 1.00 / 1 EA 20,000.00 10% discount off current product catalog 00060 65,286 Each Orange, stenciled inmate sweatshirts 1.00 / 1 EA 65,286.00 00070 19,466.500 Each White, stenciled inmate sweatshirts 1.00 / 1 EA 19,466.50 Page: 5 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B 1.BID/QUOTE/PROPOSAL/GENERAL CONDITIONS: All of the terms and conditions of the bid, quote, or proposal against which this purchase document is applied, are hereby incorporated. 2.SALES TAX NOT INCLUDED: Unless otherwise definitely specified, the unit prices do not include California sales and use tax or Sacramento County sales and use tax. 3.CASH DISCOUNTS: In connection with any cash discount specified on this quote, time will be computed from the date of complete delivery of the supplies or equipment as specified, or from date correct invoices are received in the County Auditor's Office if the latter date is later than the date of delivery. For the purpose of earning the discount, payment is deemed to be made on the date of mailing of the County warrant or check. 4.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: As a condition of accepting a purchase order from the County of Sacramento, the contractor certifies that their business entity is in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. Failure to certify shall prohibitthe award of a purchase order to the contractor. 5.HOLD HARMLESS: The contractor shall hold the County of Sacramento, its officers, agents, servants and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind because of use of any copyrighted, or uncopyrighted composition, secret process, patented or unpatented invention, articles or appliances furnished or used under this order, and agrees to defend, at his own expense, any and all actions brought against the County of Sacramento or himself because of the unauthorized use of such articles. 6.DEFAULT BY CONTRACTOR: In case of default by contractor, the County of Sacramento may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from any monies due, or that may thereafter become due to the contractor, the difference between the price named in the contract or purchase order and actual cost thereof to the County of Sacramento. Prices paid by the County shall be considered the prevailingmarket price at the time such purchase is made. Periods of performance may be extended if the facts as to the cause of delay justify such extension in the opinion of the Purchasing Agent. 7.RIGHT TO AUDIT: The County of Sacramento reserves the right to verify, by examination of contractor's records, all invoiced amounts when firm prices are not set forth in the purchase agreement. 8.ASSIGNMENT: (a) This award is not assignable by contractor either in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the Purchasing Agent of the County of Sacramento. (b) In submitting a quote to a public purchasing body, the quoter offers and agrees that if the quote is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec.15) & the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from the purchases of goods, materials, or services by the quoter for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the quote. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment. 9.APPLICABILITY TO HEIRS: Time is of the essence of each and all the provisions of this agreement, and, subject to the limitations of Paragraph 8, the provisions of this agreement shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefits of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto. 10.F.E.T. EXEMPTION: Sacramento County is exempted from payment of Federal Excise Tax. No Federal tax shall be included in price. 11.CHARGES NOT INCLUDED ON FACE NOT ACCEPTABLE: No charge will be accepted for packing, boxing, or cartage, except as specified in the Notice of Award. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. Merchandise will not be accepted if payment is to be made at the time ofdelivery. 12.TITLE: Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, title to and risk of loss on all items shipped by seller to buyer shall pass to the buyer upon buyer's inspection and acceptance of such items at buyer's building. 13.CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE PROHIBITED: No changes in price, quantity or merchandise will be recognized by the County of Sacramento without written notice of acceptance thereof prior to shipment. 14.ALL UNDERSTANDINGS IN WRITING: It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of terms of this award shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and that no oral understandings or agreements not incorporated herein, and no alterations or variations of the terms hereof unless made in writing between the parties hereto shall be binding on any of the parties hereto. 15.FORCE MAJEURE: The contractor will not be held liable for failure or delay in the fulfillment of conditions of purchase order/contract if hindered or prevented by fire, strikes, or Acts of God. 16.INVOICING: Upon submission of itemized invoices, in duplicate, payment shall be made of the prices stipulated herein for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less deductions, if any, as herein provided. Payment on partial deliveries may be made whenever amounts due so warrant or when requested by the vendor and approved by the Purchasing Agent. 17.SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Buyer's standard terms and conditions shall govern any contract awarded. If, after award of contract, contractor provides additional terms or conditions, they shall be considered void. To the extent not otherwise stated in the contract, the California Commercial code shall apply. 18.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSURANCES: Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that any hardware, software, and/or embedded chip devices used by contractor in the performance of services under this agreement, other than those owned or provided by County, shall be free from viruses. Nothing in this provision shall be construedto limit any rights or remedies otherwise available to County under thisagreement. 19.CHILD, FAMILY, AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Contractor hereby certifies that either: (a) The Contractor is a government or non-profit entity; or (b) the Contractor has no Principal Owners (25% or more); or (c) each Principal Owner (25% or more) does not have any existing child support orders; or (d) Contractor's Principal Owners are currently in substantial compliance with any court-ordered child, family and spousal support order, including orders to provide current residence address, employment information, and whether dependenthealth insurance coverage is available. If not in compliance, PrincipalOwner has become current or has arranged a payment schedule with the Department of Child Support Services or the court. New Contractor shall certify that each of the following statements is true: (a) Contractor has fully complied with all applicable state and federal reporting requirements relating to employment reporting for its employees; and (b) Contractor has fully complied with all lawfully served wage and earnings assignment orders and notices of assignment and will continue to maintain compliance. NOTE: Failure to comply with state and federal reporting requirements regarding Contractor's employees or failure to implement lawfully served wage and earnings assignment orders or notices of assignment constitutes a default under any contract with the County. Failure to cure such default within 90 days of notice by the County shall be grounds for termination of contract. 20.COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS, LICENSES AND PERMITS: In the performance of their duties, Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and county statutes, ordinances, regulations,directives, and lawsand this contract shall be deemed to be executed within the State of California and construed with and governed by the laws of the State of California. Contractor shall possess and maintain necessary licenses, permits, certificates and credentials required by the laws of the UnitedStates, the State of California, County of Sacramento and all other credentials required by County. Failure to comply with all laws, licenses and permits shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement and constitutes grounds for the termination of this Contract. Page: 6 of 6 Open Item Contract number/print date: WA00034777 / 08/16/2024 PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT GENERAL CONDITIONS Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B WA00034777 - Bob Barker Co Price List Effective October 5, 2016 Page 1 of 4 Item Description U/M Catalog Number Price Price Price Price Remark Clothing Medium Each NPOS-M $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 Catalog Number updated on 8/13/2019 Large Each NPOS-L $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 XL Each NPOS-XL $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 2XL Each NPOS-2XL $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 3XL Each NPOS-3XL $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 4XL Each NPOS-4XL $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 5XL Each NPOS-5XL $4.69 $4.88 $5.64 $5.87 6XL Each NPOS-6XL $4.69 $4.88 $5.64 $5.87 White Striped Shirt in Medium Each JTOWSNP-M $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 Large Each JTOWSNP-L $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 XL Each $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 2XL Each $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 3XL Each $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 4XL Each $4.39 $4.57 $5.64 $5.87 Small - XL Pair M, TOT-L, $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 2XL Pair TOT-2XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 162.5 Pair TOT-3XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 4XL Pair TOT-4XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 5XL Pair TOT-5XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B WA00034777 - Bob Barker Co Price List Effective October 5, 2016 Page 2 of 4 Item Description U/M Catalog Number Price Price Price Price Remark Small - XL Pair M, TNT-L, $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 2XL Pair TNT-2XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 3XL Pair TNT-3XL $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 4XL - 5XL Pair $5.67 $5.90 $6.79 $7.06 Kitted Short-Sleeve Polo Small - XL Each $5.40 $5.40 $6.94 $7.22 2XL Each $6.99 $6.99 $8.12 $8.44 3XL Each $6.99 $6.99 $8.12 $8.44 4XL Each $6.99 $6.99 $8.12 $8.44 XL Dozen 63-XL $32.40 $32.40 $41.42 $43.08 Sold in dozen 2XL Dozen 63-2XL $33.84 $33.84 $41.42 $43.08 3XL Dozen 63-3XL $34.56 $34.56 $41.42 $43.08 4XL Dozen 63-4XL $36.84 $36.84 $41.42 $43.08 White Tube Sock Dozen 1700-W $4.16 $4.16 $5.23 $5.44 Tube Sock 21” Dark Colors Paper Jumpsuit in Sizes 3XL Each 3575-3XL $1.19 $1.19 NA NA Item removed due to market instability on 10/12/2021. Small Pair J618-S $3.60 $3.74 $4.89 $5.09 Medium Pair 618-M $3.60 $3.74 $4.89 $5.09 Large Pair 618-L $3.60 $3.74 $4.89 $5.09 XL Pair 618-XL $3.66 $3.81 $4.89 $5.09 2XL Pair 618-2XL $4.55 $4.73 $5.75 $5.98 3XL Pair 618-3XL $4.55 $4.73 $5.75 $5.98 4XL Pair 618-4XL $4.60 $4.78 $5.75 $5.98 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B WA00034777 - Bob Barker Co Price List Effective October 5, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Item Description U/M Catalog Number Price Price Price Price Remark 5XL Pair J618-5XL $4.60 $4.78 $5.75 $5.98 Footwear Pair 155NV-SIZE $3.21 $3.26 $3.99 $4.15 V-Strap Thongs Pair 1800-SIZE $0.49 $0.49 $0.69 $0.72 Sold in dozen Pair $2.18 $2.18 $3.33 $3.46 Pair BB888-SIZE $1.39 $1.39 NA NA Bedding and Linen Mattress Cover Each VMC30724 $9.77 $10.75 $12.36 $12.85 Mattress 75"x30"x4" Isolation/Suicide Cell Each 505 $66.00 $66.00 $75.90 $78.94 Isolation/Suicide Cell Each SB5480 $60.25 $60.25 $71.72 $74.59 Mattress 1. Size 75"x30"x4" 2. Add $11 each for recycle Mattress (mattress recycle fee not included) Each PJM30754 $34.50 $37.95 $63.03 $65.60 $63.03 effect March 7, 2022 Price updated from $63.03 to th (mattress recycle fee not Each SSCM30754P $57.50 $63.25 $103.38 $107.52 Personal Hygiene Product Hair & Scalp Conditioner, Bergamot, Case 024 $20.64 $20.64 $22.72 $23.63 14.8 Oz Each, 12 per Case LB92151 $13.98 $13.98 $18.67 $19.51 Catalog Number updated on 6/14/2021 Absorbency, Cardboard Case SBTPX500 $45.08 $45.08 $54.45 $56.63 Clear Handle, Nylon Bristle Brush, 30-Tuft, Medium, 144 per Pack, Case BB28 $56.60 $56.60 $65.10 $67.70 Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B WA00034777 - Bob Barker Co Price List Effective October 5, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Item Description U/M Catalog Number Price Price Price Price Remark Toothbrush Cover, Ivory Color, 1,440 per Case Case NTBC $67.50 $67.50 $77.60 $80.70 Case RD7990 $26.62 $26.62 $33.61 $34.95 Case AG467 $38.60 $38.60 $72.33 $75.22 Case JZ-1155 $109.80 $109.80 $126.27 $131.32 Notes: 1. Delivery Time: 3 to 30 days 2. Miscellaneous Inmate and Detention Supplies - 10% discount off the current product catalog price, with the exclusion of furniture and metal product lines. Docusign Envelope ID: B14A9D5C-D195-4B54-B750-8A8285A9C55B COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO Contract #WA00034777 for Inmate and Detention Supplies, Solutions and Services with Bob Barker Co. Effective: 10/5/2016 The following documents comprise the executed contract between the County of Sacramento and Bob Barker, effective 10/05/2016: I. Contract No. WA00034777 II. Technical Response III. Supplier’s Response to the RFP, incorporated by reference 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3459 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Director, a lease agreement with Canon Solutions America in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, to lease Canon printers for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2031, Countywide. (100% User Departments) Attachments:1. 2024-10 All Addendums Exhibit Z PPS MasterAgreement for Contra Costa - CORRECTED, 2. Contra Costa CFS 1534 Schedue to Master 494282-1, 3. County of Contra Costa California - Master Lease, 4. Muni Fiscal Funding Addendum - County of Contra Costa California, 5. 2024- 05 County of Contra Costa - Print & Mail - Complete Proposal, 6. No Contract number - sole source signed 6 12 24 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:APPROVE a Lease Agreement with Canon Solutions America ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Director, a lease agreement with Canon Solutions America, effective November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, to lease Canon printers varioPRINT iX3200 Inkjet, imagePRESS V1000, and varioPRINT 6180 TPxp. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost is initially charged to the General Fund but recovered through charges to the County Departments. (100% User Departments) BACKGROUND: Due to the corporate restructuring of Xerox Corporation, they will no longer be producing or servicing their line of Nuvera and Baltora printers, leaving Print& Mail Services without comparable replacements within their diminishing product line. In response to this, Canon Solutions American was the only vendor to propose a replacement inkjet and two toner machines for a shop-wide solution for our printing needs. The Canon varioPRINT iX3200 Inkjet, imagePRESS V1000, and varioPRINT 6180 TPxp printers will serve as replacements for several Print & Mail Services current equipment leases, greatly expanding our printing CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3459,Version:1 capabilities and efficiency while also reducing our operating costs. Canon is the only authorized seller and servicer of the iX3200 inkjet; Having all machines leased and serviced from the manufacturer ensures that our machines are serviced in a timely manner by qualified technicians. With these printers’ lower click-rate and monthly maintenance charges, Print & Mail will save an estimated $31,000 per year in comparison our current lease agreement with Xerox. This lease agreement covers the purchase of the above equipment and applicable software, the buyout of the Xerox Baltoro contract, on-site machinery removal, needed building improvements, and CSA maintenance services for the duration of the contract. In the case of conflict within the terms of this contract, either party has a 2-year time limit to act as per section 16 of Exhibit Z. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this lease agreement is not approved, Print & Mail will have to maintain its current leases on the outdated equipment, leading to decreased product reliability and the possible rise in expenses for repair and replacement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ CSAPPS 100722 Page1 of 9 Exhibit Z PPS MASTER AGREEMENT INCLUDING ADDENDUM CSA’s Production Print Solutions (“PPS”) Division is located at: 4560 Communications Avenue, Suite 100. Boca Raton, FL 33431 1. Terms of Master Agreement CSA and Customer agree that this Exhibit Z Master Agreement (“Agreement”) and any related Equipment Purchase, Maintenance and Software License Schedule and Addendums (“Exhibit Z”) govern, as applicable, Customer’s purchase of Equipment, license of Software and/or purchase of Professional Services or maintenance support services identified on the applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. This Agreement shall become effective and legally binding as soon as (a) it is signed by Customer and (b) it is countersigned by CSA; or (c) upon CSA’s delivery and Customer’s acceptance of the Equipment/Software set forth on an applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order or performance of any maintenance set forth on an applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, whichever occurs first. All acquisitions are subject to credit approval. “Equipment” means hardware that is New/Newly Manufactured, Factory Produced New Model, Like New, Remanufactured, Refurbished or Used. “New/Newly Manufactured” shall mean equipment that has been newly assembled and which may contain a limited number o f used components that have been thoroughly inspected and tested to assure product performance and reliability specifications. “Fac tory Produced New Model” shall mean equipment that has been subject to a process of disassembly, cleaning, refinishing, replacemen t of defective components with new or used components and has been converted to new -model status. Such equipment is newly serialized equipment. Customer is the first user of this equipment, which is fully tested to assure product performance and reliability specifications. “Like New” means equipment previously on trial, used as a demo unit, shown at a trade show or equipment with nominal foot/cop y count. All Like New equipment has been maintained by CSA, has not been pre-owned by any other party and has a nominal foot/copy count from a controlled pre-production environment. “Remanufactured” shall mean equipment that has been subject to a process of disassembly, cleaning, refinishing, and replacement of defective components with new or used components and is fully tested to assure product performance and reliability specifications. Meters have been reset to zero. “Refurbished” means equipment that has b een under CSA maintenance and has been tested to ensure full functionality and reliability to specifications. “Used” means equipment that has been maintained under CSA’s authorized technical standards. Used equipment is offered without warranty. If other than New/Newly Manufactured, the equipment type shall be set forth on the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. “Software” means each software program, provided with the Equipment and/or listed in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, and any Software revisions or updates related thereto. “Documentation” means documents and other materials CSA provides to Customer to support Customer’s use of Equipment or Software. “NOLI Products” means non-CSA listed items, which may include hardware, software (and specifically third party software), equipment, supplies, service, warranty, network equipment and other items not listed in CSA’s price list and which are designated as such on the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. NOLI Products are provided as a convenience to Customers and are not eligible for CSA warranty or maintenance and accordingly Customer waives any claim it might have against CSA for any loss, damages or expenses caused by NOLI Product(s). 2. Delivery; Risk of Loss; Insurance Customer is responsible for freight, delivery and rigging charges. Risk of loss shall pass to Customer upon delivery to Customer’s loading dock. From the time of delivery until Customer’s payment obligations have been satisfied, Customer agrees (a) to give CSA prompt written notice of any damage to or loss of the Equipment or any occurrence arising from the possession, use, or operation of the Equi pment resulting in death, bodily injury or damage to property; and (b) to maintain, at its expense, comprehensive g eneral liability including property insurance covering the Equipment in an amount at least equal to the Equipment purchase price. Delivery dates are es timates only, and CSA shall not be liable for delays in delivery due to causes beyond CSA’s reasonable control. 3. Installation and Site Preparation (a) CSA shall install the Equipment at the location identified on the applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order ("Equipment Location"). Installation shall be deemed complete when the Equipment has been installed and is ready for commercial operation. Customer shall furnish a suitable installation site in accordance with CSA’s power, environmental, and other requirements. All site preparation, including appropriate space requirements, electrical wiring, air conditioning, required venting or special duct work and necessary permits or approvals, is Customer’s responsibility. (b) For Software installed at a Customer location, installation shall be deemed complete when the Software has been installed and is ready for commercial operation. For all other Software, installation shall be deemed complete when Customer is provided ins tructions on how to access and/or download the Software. (c) Additional Customer operator training is available from CSA at its training rate in effect at the time of such training pursuant to Section 13, Educational Services. 4. Payment and Taxes (a) Payments are due thirty (30) days from the date invoiced. Invoicing will occur after completion of Equipment or Software installation (as applicable). Should Customer request a third party act as its agent for receiving or paying invoices, CSA may approve such request in its sole discretion, and CSA’s approval is conditioned on: (i) Customer’s payment of an administrative charge (including reimbursement of any costs or charges CSA incurs associated therewith), which shall be considered charges under this Agreement; (ii) no modifications (other than addresses) to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iii) Customer remaining liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, Service Charges shall start billing and Customer shall start payment upon such completion of installation. Monthly maintenance charge(s) (“Monthly Maintenance Charge(s)”) and monthly usage charge(s) (“Monthly Usage Charge(s)”) (collectively “Service Charges”) are billed for full peri ods (monthly, CSAPPS 100722 Page2 of 9 quarterly, semi annual or annual). Monthly Maintenance Charges are billed in advance and Monthly Usage Charges are billed in arrears. If Equipment is installed on other than the first of the month, then the period from the install date to the end of the month shall be the “Interim Period”. Customer shall pay CSA an amount equal to the Monthly Maintenance Charges divided by thirty (30) days and multiplied by the number of days in this “Interim Period”. Monthly Usage Charges shall also be charged according to the meter reading for this Interim Period. If applicable, CSA shall be entitled to acquire meter readings using Remote Software or if it does not communicate with CSA for any reason, Customer shall provide meter readings by the last calendar day of each month by a CSA approved method. Should such meter reading not be provided in a timely fashion, Monthly Usage Charges will be reasonably estimated and billed by CSA, and payment will be made based upon such estimation . Upon receipt of the actual meter reading, CSA shall adjust Customer’s account as applicable. Notwithstanding any other provision herein and in addition to Service Charges, CSA may, upon thirty (30) days notice to Customer, assess a fuel surcharge to offset increases in fuel expenses. Once per twelve-month period following the effective date of this Agreement (regardless of the initial maintenance term set forth in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order), upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, CSA may adjust pricing for Service Charges and/or Software support fees by a maximum of fifteen percent (15%). Customer agrees to pay on demand, as a late charge, 1.5% per month limited by the maximum rate permitted by law, on all overd ue payments whether such payments are due prior to or after a Default. CSA may withhold service under this Agreement in whole or in part until any overdue payment is received by CSA. All payments shall be made at the office of CSA set forth in an invoice, or at any other place designated by CSA. (b) Customer agrees to pay or reimburse CSA for all fees, duties, privilege, sales, use, excise, stamp, and other similar taxes and charges now or hereafter imposed upon this transaction or relating to the ownership, sale, use or operation of Equipment (exclusive o f franchise taxes or taxes based upon CSA’s net income). 5. Warranty; Limitation of Liability Sections 5.1 – 5.3 do not apply to NOLI Products. 5.1 Equipment Warranty CSA warrants that on completion of installation Equipment will be (1) in material conformance with the manufacturer's published specifications, (2) qualified for CSA's standard maintenance services and (3) free from material defects in workmanship and materials. All parts found to be defective during installation shall be repaired or replaced at the option of CSA. All parts replaced under this warranty shall become the property of CSA. Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the foregoing warranty shall be to reject the Equipment and cancel the affected Equipment Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order at the time installation is completed. In no event shall a breach of this warranty give rise to a claim for damages against CSA. The warranty set forth herein does not apply to Used Equipment and is conditioned upon Customer giving prompt written notice to CSA of any discovered defects at the time installation is complete. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, CSA will not perform repairs or parts replacement for defects or damage resulting from (i) alteration, relocation, repairs, or use of parts, software or services not provided by CSA or its authorized representative, (ii) accident, (iii) abuse, willful misconduct, or negligence. 5.2 Software Warranty (a) CSA warrants that upon installation the Software will materially conform to CSA’s then current published specifications, provided the Software is properly installed (if installed by Customer) and used. CSA does not warrant that (i) Software will meet Customer’s requirements or that operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error -free or (ii) that any Software-related services rendered hereunder will result in improvements in Software or in the solution to any problems Customer may encounter in the use of Equipment or Software. (b) CSA warrants that prior to installation, CSA has tested the Software using commercially available virus detection programs and no viruses were found. (c) The entire liability of CSA, and the sole remedy of Customer, in the event of breach of any warranty in this Section 5.2 shall be CSA’s use of commercially reasonable efforts to correct or replace the non-conforming Software within a reasonable period of time after receiving written notice from Customer and if those efforts are unsuccessful, CSA shall refund the Software License Fee paid by Customer to CSA (if any) less a reasonable fee for the period of use (based on depreciation deducted over a five year straight line basis), provided Customer ceases all use of and returns the Software to CSA. 5.3 Service Warranty CSA warrants that services will be provided in a good and workmanlike manner consistent with industry practices. CSA further warrants that all material and parts furnished pursuant to this Agreement will be in good working order at the time of installation, and CSA’s obligation is limited to the repair or replacement of any material or part which does not conform to this warranty. CSA shall have no liability to the extent Customer’s acts or omissions contributed to a breach of this warranty. 5.4 Disclaimer THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR (TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW) STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 5.5 Limitation of Liability (a) NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, (I) FOR LOSS OF USE, OF DATA (INCLUDING HD DATA AS DEFINED IN SECTION 9.3), OR OF REVENUE OR PROFIT (EXCEPT AS TO REVENUE OR PROFIT ARISING FROM THE TRANSACTIONS HEREUNDER), OR (II) FOR ANY OTHER LOSS OR COST OF A SIMILAR TYPE, OR (III) FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED OR CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN SUFFERED BY ANY THIRD PARTY INCLUDING CUSTOMERS OF CUSTOMER, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE OCCURRENCE OF SUCH DAMAGES. (b) EACH PARTY’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ITS PERFORMANCE OR NON- PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED: (A) WITH REGARD TO EQUIPMENT, TO THE PURCHASE PRICE CSAPPS 100722 Page3 of 9 OF THE EQUIPMENT; (B) WITH REGARD TO SOFTWARE, TO THE LICENSE FEE OF THE SOFTWARE; (C) WITH REGARD TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES, TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGES FOR THE RELATED EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES GIVING RISE TO SUCH DAMAGES; AND (D) WITH REGARD TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GIVING RISE TO SUCH DAMAGES. (c) THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 5.5 (a) AND 5.5(b) ABOVE SHALL NOT APPLY TO OR LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A PARTY FOR: (I) BODILY INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) OR DAMAGE TO REAL OR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY A PARTY’S NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR (II) CLAIMS ARISING UNDER SECTION 8 (“INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS”), OR (III) ANY VIOLATION BY CUSTOMER OF THE LICENSES GRANTED IN SECTION 9.1 HEREIN; or (IV) ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. (d) NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, LIQUIDATED, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 6. Title; Security Interest; Trade-in (a) Title to Equipment shall pass to Customer upon payment in full. CSA shall retain a first priority security interest in the Equipment (as described more fully herein and in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order) and in all proceeds therefrom until all purchase payments due CSA have been made. As security for the payment of all amounts due to CSA, Customer hereby grants to CSA a purc hase money security interest in the Equipment including all accessories, attachments, replacements, substitutions, modifications and additions thereto and in all proceeds thereof (including insurance proceeds). To the extent permitted by applicable law, Customer hereby authorizes CSA to file with the appropriate governmental authorities any and all financing statements necessary to evidence or perfect CSA’s security interest in the Equipment including attachments, replacements, substitutions, modifications and additions thereto. Prior to making full payment, Customer shall not move the Equipment or Software from the Equipment Location without first obtaining prior written consent from CSA. (b) Customer represents and warrants that any trade-in equipment is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances of any kind and that marketable title shall vest in CSA or its designee upon CSA's or its designee’s receipt of the trade-in equipment. Customer shall be responsible for related freight charges, and trade-in equipment shall be packed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. 7. Default and Remedies (a) Any of the following shall constitute a default by Customer ("Default"): (i) failure to pay any amounts when due; or (ii) fa ilure to comply with any material provisions or perform any of its material obligations arising under this Agreement or under any other documents or agreements relating to this Agreement. As to any such Default that is suitable for remedy, Customer shall cure such Default with all due dispatch, and in any event within thirty (30) days thereof. (b) As to any uncured Default, CSA may exercise any one or more of the following remedies (which remedies shall be cumulative): (i) terminate this Agreement and/or any applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order; (ii) declare all amounts due from Customer, immediately due and payable in full; (iii) exercise any other right or remedy available to it under any applicable law or proceed by appropriate court action to enforce this Agreement or recover damages for breach thereof. Further, if the Default is for unpa id Equipment and/or unpaid Software license fees, CSA may exercise any one or more of these additional remedies: (i) secure peaceable repossession and removal of the Equipment/Software by CSA or its agent without judicial process; (ii) suspend, limit or terminate access to and use of any Software hosted by CSA or any of its third party hosting services providers; (iii) sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the Equipment/Software at public or private sale without advertisement or notice except as required by law, upon such terms and at such place as CSA may deem advisable and CSA may be the purchaser at any such sale; (iv) require Customer to pay all expenses, including legal fees and costs, in connection with the Equipment/Software relating to its retaking, refurbishing, selling or the like. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Customer waives all rights it may hav e to limit or modify any of CSA’s rights and remedies under this Agreement, including but not limited to, any right to require CSA to dispose of the Equipment/Software or otherwise mitigate its damages. 8. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims (a) CSA shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Customer, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives against any third party claim that the Equipment or Software (but specifically excluding NOLI Products) infringes a third party’s United States patent, copyright or other intellectual property right and CSA shall pay resulting costs, damages and attorneys’ fees finally awarded, provided that Customer promptly notifies CSA in writing of the claim and fully cooperates with CSA and CSA has sole control of the defense and all related settlement negotiations. CSA’s obligation under this Section is conditioned on Customer’s agreement that if such Equipment/Software, or the use thereof, becomes, or in CSA’s opinion is likely to become, the subject of such a claim, Customer shall permit CSA, at CSA’s option and expense, either to procure the right for Customer to continue using the Equipment/Software or to replace or modify the Equipment/Software so that it becomes non-infringing, and if neither of the foregoing alternatives is available on terms wh ich are reasonable in CSA’s judgment, Customer shall return the Equipment/Software upon request by CSA, or CSA may terminate access to and use of any Software hosted by CSA or a third party hosting services providers. Upon such return or termination, CSA shall refund: (i) the applicable Equipment purchase price or (for Software licensed on a perpetual basis) the Software license fee, each to the extent paid by Customer, less depreciation deducted on a five year straight -line basis or (ii) for Software licensed on a subscription basis, CSA will return any prepaid but unused subscription license fees as of the date use of or access to the Software is terminated . CSA shall have no liability for any claim based upon or any damages attributable to: (i) the combination, operation or use of the Equipment or Software with equipment or software not supplied or authorized in writing by CSA; (ii) modification of the Equipment or Software; (iii) Equipment or Software made, developed or modified pursuant to specifications or objectives furnished by Customer; or (iv) Customer’s throughput that may infringe third party intellectual property rights. The foregoing states the entire obligation and liability of CSA with respect to infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights. (b) Customer shall indemnify and hold CSA harmless from and against any liability and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by CSA in connection with any claim that the Equipment or Software, or any part thereof, made, developed or modified pursuant to specifications or objectives furnished by Customer (including Custom Software) infringes any third party’s patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. CSAPPS 100722 Page4 of 9 9. Grant of License; Confidentiality; Security 9.1 (a) CSA grants Customer a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the Software (in compiled object code form) in the United States solely for its internal use and to use the Documentation in support of Customer’s authorized use of the Software for the time period set forth in the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order or, if no time period is set forth in the Schedule or PPS- approved Purchase Order, until this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms or until Customer ceases using Software with the Equipment. In addition to the Software, the Equipment identified in the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order may contain other software that is used in connection with the maintenance of the Equipment (the “Maintenance Software”). Customer hereby ackno wledges and agrees that the Maintenance Software has been installed for the sole purpose of use by a field engin eer or technician authorized in writing by CSA to maintain the Equipment. Customer is not granted, whether by license or otherwise, any right to access or use the Maintenance Software for any purpose whatsoever, all rights to which are hereby expressly reserved by CSA. Any access or use of the Maintenance Software or any part thereof by Customer or any other person, includi ng any person who purchases the Equipment from the Customer, is strictly prohibited. The Software license granted hereunder may not be assigned by Customer without the written consent of CSA and the payment of an additional license fee by the assignee (or subsequent licensee). No such additional license fee shall be due for Software embedded in the Equipment in the form of firmware. (b) Software, including all results, information, ideas, data and products of any services provided by CSA (excluding Customer’s data throughput) shall be the sole property of CSA or its suppliers and shall be regarded by Customer as Confidential Information of CSA. Customer shall not sell, transfer or otherwise make available the Software or Documentation to any third party and shall secu re and protect them from disclosure and shall take such action as is necessary with its employees (including contractor s and temporary help) and other persons permitted access to them to satisfy Customer’s obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer is a California public agency and is required to comply with the requirements of the California Public Records Act, Ralph M. Brown Act, and Customer’s Better Government Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrar y in this Agreement, if Customer receives a request for records under the Public Records Act or Better Government Ordinance, or a subpoena, discovery request, or court order, that would require disclosure of the Software and/or Documents and/or any other written materials provided to Customer or obtained by Customer from CSA: (a) Customer will notify CSA; (b) CSA shall have 10 days from receipt of that noti ce to seek an order from the Contra Costa County Superior Court or Fede ral District Court for the Northern District of California preventing disclosure of the Software and/or Documents; (c) if CSA fails to obtain a court order preventing disclosure of the Software a nd/or Documents and/or any other written materials provided to Customer or obtained by Customer from CSA, Customer may disclose the records to the extent required and such request for records, subpoena, discovery request, or court order without violating an y terms of this Agreement or constitute a breach of confidentiality under this Agreement notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement. Additionally, in the event of litigation, claims, negotiations, or mediation between CSA and Customer, Customer may disclose any records, documents, deliverables, data, or other writings (as defined in the California Evidence Code) as determined by Customer to su pport its claims or defenses, and, in any such action, CSA may seek a protective order. Customer may disclose the Software and Documentation to its employees (including contractors and temporary help) only to the extent (a) such disclosure is necessary to enable Customer to use the Software within the scope of the license granted herein and (b) any such parties agree that the Software is CSA’s confidential information and agree to protect the Software pursuant to the terms set forth herein. Customer may make one copy of the Software in machine readable form for backup and archival purposes as may be necessary to support Customer’s internal use of the Software with the Equipment on which use is licensed. Customer shall not modify, use other than for purposes of this Agreement, reverse en gineer, disassemble or decompile any Software in whole or in part. All Software is a “commercial component,” as this term is defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “computer software documentation,” as such terms are defined in 48 C .F.R. §252.227-7014(a)(1) and 48 C.F.R. §252.227-7014(a)(5), respectively, and used in 48 C.F.R. §12.212 and 48 C.F.R. §227.7202, as applicable and all as amended from time to time. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. §12.212 and 48 C.F.R. §227.7202, and other releva nt sections of the Code of Federal Regulations, as applicable, and all as amended from time to time, all U.S. Government entities acquire Software only with those rights set forth in this Agreement. (c) Upon expiration or termination of Customer’s license to use Software identified on any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, Customer shall either (i) return the Software and Documentation, and all copies thereof, or (ii) certify to CSA in writing that the Software and Documentation, and all copies thereof, have been destroyed. Upon expiration or termination of Customer’s license to use Software hosted by CSA or a third party hosting services provider, customer’s right to access and use such Softwa re will be terminated. If Customer requests that the Software be re-hosted (the installation of an existing software license onto a different hardware platform which might be either a server or mainframe hardware platform) an additional Software license fee may be due from Customer. In order to receive Software updates, fixes and enhancements (maintenance), Customer must continue to pay the license maintenance fee which is identified in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. If Customer discontinues paying the license maintenance fee, Customer will not receive maintenance, however, Customer is permitted to use the Software "as is" with no obligation on the part of CSA with respect to such use or maintenance. With respect to certain third party software, CSA is a reseller of such software. Customer's license for such third party software is granted from the third party software provider. 9.2 Neither party will use for any purpose, other than performing this Agreement, or disclose to any third party except to the extent Section 9.1(b) provides for such disclosure, any trade secrets or non-public information of the other party or its affiliates including, but not limited to, marketing information and strategy, marketing models, product information, advertising and promotional copy, pric ing information, financial information, customer lists, test results, and all other proprietary information, trade secrets and non -public information (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Confidential Information”). If CSA believes any documentation is confidential, it shall mark it as such. Each party agrees to restrict circulation of all Confidential Information within its own organization, except to the extent necessary to perform its obligations, and in no case will any disclosure be made to any third party without the disclosing party’s prior written consent, unless such disclosure is requested or required in any judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise required by law. Confidential Information shall not include information known to a party prior to disclosure hereunder; or wh ich is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the other party; or which is independently developed by a party as proven by its written records; or which is disclosed to the other party by a third party without any breach of obligations of confidentiality . If there is any conflict between this section and Section 9.1(b), Section 9.1(b) shall govern. CSAPPS 100722 Page5 of 9 9.3 Hard Drive Security Customer acknowledges that the hard drive (“HD”) on Equipment may retain images, content, or other data that you may store for purposes of normal operation of the Equipment (“HD Data”), that CSA is not storing HD Data on Customer’s behalf, and that exposure or access to the HD Data by CSA, if any, is purely incidental to the services performed by CSA. Neither CSA nor any of its affiliates has an obligation to erase or overwrite HD Data prior to or upon Customer’s return of the Equipment to CSA or any leasing company or other disposition of the Equipment. Customer is solely responsible for its HD Data. Various security features may be available for the Equipment that Customer can utilize. Upon Customer’s request, CSA will provide information regarding related options (e.g. replacement HD) and services, which might result in additional charges. The terms of this Section shall solely govern as to HD Data, notwithstanding that any provisions of this Agreement or any separate confidentiality or data security or other agreement now or hereafter entered tha t could be construed to apply to HD Data. 10. Professional Services During the term of this Agreement, CSA may provide services to Customer as either “Implementation Services” or “Consulting Services” (collectively, “Professional Services”). (a) Implementation Services are rendered at or about the time of Equipment installation and may include (but shall not be limited to) review of print applications, validation of hosts and network paths, validation of system configuration(s), and overview of p rinter/server operation. The cost of Implementation Services shall be set forth on the applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order and does not typically require on-going maintenance. (b) Consulting Services shall be provided as mutually agreed between CSA and Customer. Customer and CSA shall negotiate the services to be provided and the cost to Customer, which shall be set forth in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order (or statement of work attached thereto). The Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order shall include the completion date (if applicable), total cost, a description of the work to be performed, acceptance criteria (if applicable) and maintenance charges (if applicable). (c) If Consulting Services includes the creation or provision of custom software (defined for this section as “Custom Software”), these terms also apply: (i) bug fixes are provided at no additional charge if maintenance support is included in the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order or statement of work for the Consulting Services and i f so, will be provided under the terms of Section 11.4(a); (ii) examples of maintenance charges that may be charged for Custom Software would include software revisions under the same terms as Section 11.4(b) and new software releases under the same terms as Section 11.4(c). Support for Custom Software does not include moving the Custom Software to different equipment or operating system levels and does not include updates or upgrades of any third party software or resolution of network errors not directly related to software. All support will be provided remotely. If on-site support for Custom Software is required, CSA will charge its then published hourly service rates and minimum charges for service time, plus actual travel expenses. (d) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, all ideas, improvements, know-how, discoveries, and techniques including without limitation, computer programs, routines and code, developed in connection with Professional Services (“Deliverables” or Custom Software) shall be owned by CSA, and upon creation thereof (and subject to Section 8(a)(iii) hereof), CSA grants to Customer a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable royalty-free limited license to use such Deliverables/Custom Software in the United States solely for internal use and solely in conjunction with Equipment identified in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. At Customer’s request, CSA will, under the terms of such a license, make available to Customer information created as a result of Professional Services provided under this Section 10, and affixed in a tangible medium of expression. 11. Maintenance Should Customer purchase CSA maintenance support services for Equipment and/or Software, the following terms shall govern. CSA services described herein may be rendered by CSA’s independent contractors. 11.1 Customer shall: (a) provide CSA reasonable and safe access, subject to Customer’s and governmental safety and security rules and regulations, to the Equipment and/or Software for performance of maintenance as deemed necessary by CSA; (b) allow CSA to store reasonable quantities of maintenance equipment and/or parts on Customer's premises; (c) provide a suitable environment for the Equipment and/or Software in accordance with manufacturer’s environmental requirements; and (d) inform CSA promptly of an y operating problems. Environmental conditions are critical to proper equipment operation and must be maintained per the product specifications. Should Customer fail to maintain environmental conditions for the Equipment or if Customer fails to provide CSA access to the Equipment as deemed necessary by CSA for preventive or remedial services , at its sole discretion, CSA may suspend service coverage. Upon environmental remediation (or proper access to the Equipment), based on a CSA service evaluation, the Equipment may require service due to the environmental conditions or lapse of service, which will be billed at current time and material rates pursuant to Section 11.6 herein. Maintenance services on finishing equipment does not include replacement of or provision of parts that are consumed during the operation of the finishing equipment. These parts include but are not limited to perf blades, cutter blades, dies, punches, staples, stitch wire, and glue. Customer shall acquire such parts from the manufacturer/distributor directly. 11.2 Equipment Support CSA shall provide Customer: (a) CSA's standard preventive maintenance services (“PM’s”), including labor and replacement parts to be provided Monday – Friday during CSA’s standard business hours (the length and frequency of periods of time required for preventive maintenance will be determined by CSA); (b) corrective maintenance coverage as indicated on the applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, including labor and replacement parts (service on CSA holidays is available with advance notice to CSA and CSA shall bill Customer at its then current hourly rates for holiday service); (c) firmware updates, including safety related updates, to Software embedded in the Equipment as its operating system; and (d) engineering changes deemed necessary by CSA. Preventive maintenance includes testing, adjusting, cleaning and replacement of components in accordance with the Equipment service specifications. PM’s performed on weekends, holidays or between 5PM and 8:00AM (at Customer’s request) will be billed at CSA’s holiday rates in effect at the time of such service. If by its act or failure to act Customer refuses or declines to permit installation of a safety change within thirty (30) days of CSA’s request or if Customer removes or disables a safety change already installed, CSA may discontinue maintenance support services for all Equipment until such unsafe condition has been corrected. All defective parts replaced during maintenance shall become the property of CSA. Parts used for repair may be used or remanufactured in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. CSAPPS 100722 Page6 of 9 11.3 The Equipment may contain software that allows CSA to access the Equipment remotely (“Remote Software”). In such cases, Customer authorizes CSA to use the Remote Software to (i) receive software updates and transmit use and service data accumulated by th e Equipment over Customer’s network by means of an HTTPS (or other) protocol and (ii) store and analyze such data solely for CSA’s own purposes related to servicing the Equipment and for product improvement. CSA does not have access to Customer data via Remote Software. CSA only has access to internal printer data, which is Canon Confidential Information. Upon request, CSA can provide Customer with a copy of a security white paper describing the Remote Software in more detail. It is Customer’s responsibility to protect its network from all ingress and egress points, including the Remote Software network and CSA shall not be liable for any una uthorized access by third parties (except to the extent such access is caused by CSA’s n egligence or willful misconduct. Failure to allow such remote access may result in increased service fees and/or adversely affected repair times. Customer also authorizes CSA to accept on Customer’s behalf, and Customer agrees to comply with, any licenses, terms of use and services, and privacy statements, which, unless otherwise agreed in writing by CSA, shall solely control as to the matters contained therein, including those pertaining to a ny personal data Customer may have shared in connection with the use of the Remote Software. For example, CSA utilizes the Canon Universal Gateway 2 (“UGW2”) as a Remote Software through the UGW2 website, and the above authorization shall apply to the UGW2 Terms of Use and Terms of Service, and the UGW2 Privacy Statement. 11.4 Software Support; Modifications (a) CSA will use reasonable efforts to correct reproducible errors in any current, unaltered release of Software caused by a defect o r malfunction which prevents Customer from operating the Software in a manner consistent with CSA’s then current published specifications. CSA, in its sole discretion, shall choose the method to correct or replace the Software. These methods may include, but are not limited to, telephone, remote and on-site support. Support of any Software modified by Customer or any third party not authorized in writing by CSA, is not covered by this Agreement. If either Customer or a third party modifies the Software and, in CSA’s sole opinion, such modification affects the performance of the Software, Customer shall pay CSA, at CSA’s then applicable rates, for all resulting support services. (b) CSA will make Software revisions available at no charge for Software deemed by CSA as “current” release versions to Customers covered under an active CSA software maintenance contract. Software revisions shall be defined as enhancements, modifications, updates, and improvements to the Software that CSA classifies as dot releases, meaning the Software revision code changes only in the fractional portion of the program level (i.e. v1.20 >v1.25> v1.41, etc.) (“Dot Release”). Dot Releases may contain both product improvements and new functionality. The improvements to the core product will be included at no charge. The new functionality portion of Dot Releases is optional and such new functional portions will be offered to Customers at reasonable prices . Installation of Dot Releases may, at CSA’s sole discretion, be chargeable at CSA's then published hourly Professional Services rates with minimum charges for service time, including travel and on -site wait time. In addition, the cost of any server hardware modifications/upgrades required to run the Dot Releases are the Customer’s sole responsibility. (c) CSA will make “new” Software releases available to Customers covered under an active CSA software maintenance contract at reasonable upgrade prices. New Software releases are defined as those enhancements, modifications, updates, new functionality and improvements that CSA classifies as a “version release”, meaning the whole number portion of the Software version changes (i.e. v1.xx >v2.xx>v3.xx etc.) (“Version Release”). Installation of Version Releases may, at CSA’s sole discretion, be chargeable at CSA's then published hourly Professional Services rates with minimum charges for service time, including travel and on -site wait time. In addition, the cost of any server hardware modifications/upgrades required to run the Version Release are the Customer’s sole responsibility. (d) Support does not include: (i) administration of servers or database products; (ii) support of Software installed on equipment using “beta” or operating systems not supported by CSA; (iii) resolution of network errors not directly related to Software; or (iv) installation, setup or support of third party products not supported by CSA or software not acquired from CSA. Maintenance does not include updates, upgrades and new releases or versions of third party products sold with or used in conjunction wit h CSA Software. CSA will provide support services for: (a) the latest Software Version Release (e.g.v5) following the date it is made generally available and (b) for the immediately prior Version Release (e.g. v4) during the twelve (12) month period following the date the latest Software Versio n Release (v5) is generally available. Software support shall terminate if CSA declares end of life or end of development for such Software, and then only with at least ninety (90) days prior written notice. (e) It is the responsibility of Customer to make and maintain adequate backups of data and configuration of Software. CSA shall not be liable for any losses (of data or productivity or of any other kind) resulting from rebuilding or reconfiguring Software t o the original, factory configuration. Reloading, rebuilding and reconfiguring of server software may, at CSA’s sole discretion, be chargeable at CSA's then published hourly Professional Services rates with minimum charges for service time, including t ravel and on-site wait time. Purchase and administration of anti-virus software is Customer’s responsibility. Assistance for installing and maintaining anti-virus software is outside the scope of standard support but is available from CSA as a billable service upon request. 11.5 Remote Help Desk Support (applicable to cut sheet printers and Software under 5x8 service coverage) If Customer purchases “Remote Help Desk Support”, then the following terms are applicable: (a) CSA provides Remote Help Desk Support via telephone, to access CSA Support Specialists for operator questions, installation support, explanation of maintained software features and functionality, network connectivity questions, and other support issues (“Remote Support”). Remote Support is available Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 8:00PM EST, excluding holidays. (b) CSA will provide Remote Support to those Customer employees who have been issued an ID code providing email/telephone access to the CSA Software Support Center. Customer shall be responsible for controlling ID code access and for any unauthorized use of ID codes. ID codes are non-transferable. 11.6 Services for Additional Charge (a) The services listed in this Section are not included as part of CSA’s remedial or preventive maintenance services: Services for repair of Equipment (including but not limited to inkjet heads in CSA’s printers or the fuser rollers in CSA’s continuous feed printers) or replacement of parts (including but not limited to inkjet heads in CSA’s printers or the fuser rollers in CSA’s continuous feed printers) caused or made necessary, in CSA’s reasonable discretion, in whole or in part, by: (i) Customer’s failure to continually provide a suitable CSAPPS 100722 Page7 of 9 ambient environment in accordance with CSA's requirements; (ii) neglect, misuse, or use of the Equipment for purposes other than for which it was designed, or failure to operate the Equipment in accordance with CSA's or manufacturer’s operating instructions or within manufacturer’s specifications; (iii) accident, disaster, including effects of water, wind, lightning, or transportation; terrorism, vandalism or burglary; (iv) alterations of Equipment, including any deviation from Equipment design, unless prev iously authorized in writing by CSA; (v) attachment(s) to the Equipment, including connection of devices not supplied by CSA, which cause the Equipment to malfunction, unless previously authorized in writing by CSA; (vi) Customer’s failure to perform or its failure to correctly perform the normal duties of Customer’s operators ; (vii) the use of any non-CSA parts, toner, developer or inks or the use of expired toner, developer or inks ; (viii) the use of forms not in compliance with CSA’s paper specifications; (ix) Customer’s failure to provide CSA access to the Equipment as deemed necessary by CSA for preventive or remedial repair; (x) maintenance or repair services performed by Customer or a third party without written authorization from CSA; or (xi) pre or post processing Equipment disconnected from the printing system to which it was originally installed unless previously authorized in writing by CSA. If in CSA’s reasonable discretion, Equipment has been rendered un- repairable, then CSA may refuse to render services under this Agreement and may terminate the appropriate Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. (b) If repairs or replacements as set forth above are needed due to the causes listed in (a) above, CSA’s prices to provide any such repair or replacement will: (i) use the current published hourly service rates and minimum charges for the service time, which includes travel and waiting time; (ii) use the current parts and material prices; and (iii) charge for shipping and travel expenses. All repairs will be governed by the terms of this Agreement, however, CSA reserves the right to decline to perform such services. 12. Supplies (a) Customer orders for supplies, staples, field replaceable units, Consumables, expendables or any other materials normally purchased by Customers (a) must include a valid Customer purchase order number; (b) are shipped to Customer FOB destination (prepaid and added to Customer’s invoice); and (c) are subject to a twenty percent (20%) restocking fee if accepted for return by CSA pursuant to its material return authorization procedure. Toners, developers and inks (“Consumables”) are not returnable. If Customer requires a carrier other than CSA’s preferred carrier(s), Customer shall provide CSA with the carrier’s name and Customer’s account number so that delivery charges will be incurred directly by Customer. If Customer requests an emergency shipment of supplies (for example toners, inks or staples), CSA will ship the supplies at the earliest feasible time. Emergency Orders are subject to the premium delivery charges. Claims for defective items, item shortages and invoice discrepancies as well as notification of both lost shipments and in transit damage to items (not otherwise accepted by Customer) must be provided to CSA within ten (10) days of the earlier of either (i) receipt of the item or (ii) the invoice date. (b) When Consumables are included in the minimum maintenance payment (or MMC/MUC as applicable), Customer is eligible to the amount of Consumables which, on average, covers six percent (6%) of the letter size media unless another coverage rate is specified in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. For cutsheet color products, when Consumables are included in the minimum maintenance payment (or MMC/MUC as applicable), Customer is eligible to the amount of Consumables which, on average, covers ten percent (10%) of the letter size media per color (black counts as a color), unless another coverage rate is specified in a Schedule or PPS- approved Purchase Order. CSA shall reconcile and invoice Customer for any overuse and/or excess delivery of Consumables at the rates in effect at the time of such reconciliation, calculated based on coverage/use. Customer shall manage its Consumables by expiration date, using the oldest Consumables first. As such, Customer must pay for all excess Consumables even if Customer has failed to use them by their expiration date Unless specifically agreed to in a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, Consumables do not include staples, stitch wire, glue, blades, trimmers, dies or punches or other items typically consumed during the operation of the equipment, and these components will be paid for by Customer. (c) Consumables have a shelf life which varies by product. Expiration dates are printed on the container. Customer is responsible for ordering Consumables. CSA advises Customer to place a replenishment order for one (1) month of production quantity, when its on- site stock goes below four (4) weeks of inventory. CSA’s fulfillment of Consumable orders will be based on maximum Customer inventory levels. CSA may delay shipment of Consumables ordered by Customer in cases where the on-site Consumables inventory exceeds the maximum level of eight (8) weeks of production quantity. To effectively manage Consumables shelf life and avoid obsolescence, Customer shall manage Consumables by expiration date, using the oldest Consumables first. 13. Educational Services (a) Educational Services are offered to Customer by CSA in the form of training sessions and are provided during CSA’s standard business hours (Monday through Friday excluding CSA recognized holidays - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time) unless Customer purchases after hour on-site training at additional cost. Training may take place at a CSA central training facility or at Customer’s site as determined by CSA and Customer. Each training session is a one-time event or a one-time visit. Customers are charged separately for each training session. The composition and duration of each training session is determined solely at CSA’s discretion. (b) Unless otherwise set forth in a writing signed by both parties, CSA rates in effect at the time of such training shall apply. CSA published rates are subject to change without notice. Customer is responsible for Customer’s travel and lodging expenses. CSA will bill Customer, and Customer agrees to pay, CSA’s reasonable travel, hotel and other reasonable expenses in connection with Customer on-site training sessions. (c) Training materials for each training session are provided to Customer and/or Customer’s registrants. Such training materials are CSA Confidential Information. (d) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Educational Services must be completed within sixty (60) days after the date of Installat ion. In the event Educational Services are not completed within this time period and provided the delay is not due to CSA, Customer’s Educational Services shall automatically terminate with no further obligation on the part of CSA, in which case Customer shall not be entitled to a refund. Monies paid towards a training session in connection with a specific model of Equipment or s oftware is not transferrable to any other model of Equipment or software and may not be used by Customer to pay for any other Equipment, Maintenance, Professional Services or training offering. (e) Cancellation. CSA may cancel an on-site training session by providing notice to Customer no less than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date of training. If a training session is cancelled by CSA and CSA and Customer do not agree to such session, upon request of Customer, CSA will refund the purchase price for the cancelled training session. CSA is not responsible for any expenses incurred by Customer or CSAPPS 100722 Page8 of 9 Customer’s registrant in connection with such cancellation. CSA may reschedule a training session by providing notice to Customer no less than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date of training. CSA is not responsible for any expenses incurred by Customer or Customer’s registrant in connection with such rescheduling. Upon written notice to CSA received no less than five business days prior to the date of a scheduled training session, Customer may cancel such training session and receive a full refund of Customer’s purchase price for such training session; or, Customer m ay reschedule such training session at a mutually agreeable time and place. If CSA and Customer do not agree on dates and location for a rescheduled session, upon request of Customer, CSA will refund the purchase price for the cancelled training session. In the event that CSA has incurred any non-refundable costs or expenses, such as travel, lodging and related expenses, in anticipation of such training session, Customer shall reimburse CSA for such actual out of pocket costs and expenses. Monies received for a training session are not refundable if the cancellation notice is received by CSA less than five business days of the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order date for such training session. However, CSA may, within its sole discretion, apply such monies to a rescheduled training session. CSA is not obligated to refund any monies paid for registrants not attending any scheduled training session. 14. Renewal and Termination Each Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order shall identify an initial maintenance term. The initial maintenance term shall begin upon installation of the Equipment or Software or, if already installed, upon certification by CSA. If no term is identified on the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, the initial maintenance term shall be twelve (12) months and Customer shall not terminate maintenance services during the initial term. During any renewal period Customer may terminate maintenance services with at least ninety (90) days prior written notice. Maintenance shall be automatically renewed for successive one (1) year terms at CSA’s then-current charges and under the terms and conditions herein, unless either party gives the other written notice of its intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the expirati on of any initial or renewal term. If prices will change in the upcoming renewal period, CSA shall provide Customer with ninety (90) days prior written notice of renewal of maintenance services. CSA may withdraw any item of Equipment or Software from maintenance coverage (i) ) if CSA declares end of life for such Equipment or Software, and then only with at least ninety (90) days prior written notice or (ii) if such Equipment or Software has been removed from the Equipment Location and CSA does not offer maintenance services at the new Equipment location; . Customer shall pay monthly service charges up to the date of termination. For any prepaid amounts, CSA shall refund or credit the pro rata am ount of the remaining term from the effective date of termination. 15. Notices; Changes Notices, requests or other communications shall be in writing and delivered by (a) United States first class mail, postage pr epaid, and addressed to the other party at the address set forth on the face of this Agreement (or to such other address as such pa rty shall have designated by written notice) to the other party’s appropriate billing and/or legal department contact , (b) personal delivery, or (c) commercial overnight delivery service. Such notices will be deemed to have been given on the date when rece ived or acceptance refused, or, absent evidence thereof, within four (4) business days of mailing. Each party consents to service of process by certified mail at its address above (or such other address as described above in connection with any legal action brought by the other party. Customer authorizes CSA to fill in descriptive material in the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order (including serial numbers) and to correct any errors under the Agreement or Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. Provided there is no material adverse effect on performance, CSA shall have the right to change design, colors, materials or specifications of Equipment when it deems necessary. 16. Miscellaneous This Agreement and the applicable Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order(s), together with any amendments that are hereafter entered into, constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to the purchase of Equipment, license of Software, and purchase of Professional Services or maintenance services, and any previous agreements relating thereto are hereby superseded in their entirety. In case of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and those of a Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, the terms in the Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order shall prevail and shall be effective only with respect to that particular Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order. Any variance from or additions to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in any purchase order or other written notification from Customer will be of no effect. This Agreement (including all rights and licenses granted herein) may not be assigned or transferred by Customer to any party without the prior writt en consent of CSA. Any permitted assignment or transfer shall be subject to compliance by assignee or transferee as applicable, with the terms and conditions that apply to Customer under this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their legal representatives, permitted successors and assigns. A party may deliver the signed Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order(s) entered into hereunder to the other party by any electronic means available. By delivering the signed Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order(s) by electronic transmission, each party intends and agrees that such electronic transmission shall constitute an original of the Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order(s), shall be legally binding on each party as if the Agreement or Schedule or PPS- approved Purchase Order(s) were manually signed and personally delivered, shall be the best evidence of the Agreement , and shall be admissible in any legal proceeding. Neither party shall have any duty or obligation whatsoever to verify or inquire as to the validity, execution, signer’s authority, or any other matter concerning the propriety of the facsimile or electronic transmission. No amendment hereunder shall be effective unless in writing, signed by the parties hereto and no waiver shall be effective unless in writing, signed by the party to be charged. Any provision of this Agreement which is unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisd iction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without in validating the remaining provisions hereof. No action regardless of form arising out of this Agreement or any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order may be brought by either party more than one (2) years after the cause of action has arisen. Except for obligations of payment, neither CSA nor Customer shall be liable for nonperformance caused by circumstances beyond its control, during the time such circumstances exist including, but not limite d to, work stoppages, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic (including the COVID-19 pandemic), quarantine, civil commotion, natural CSAPPS 100722 Page9 of 9 catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, or a general ized lack of availability of products and services or parts and supplies therefore, raw materials or energy (each of which is a “Fo rce Majeure Event”). Once the causes for such Force Majeure Event is rectified and remedied, both parties agree to resume performance of this Agreement. Each party shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements, including but not limited to the Contra Costa County Better Government Ordinance, California Public Records Act, and Ralph M. Brown Act . Customer agrees that CSA may use Customer's name and/or logo in connection with press releases, marketing literature, advertising and other public announcements or publicity materials concerning the Equipment, Services and Software acquired by Customer from CSA. CSA does not acquire any ownership interest in any Customer trademarks. CSA shall properly attribute ownership of Customer's trademarks to Customer. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not define or limit any of the terms hereof. This Agreemen t is the result of negotiation between the parties and, accordingly, shall not be construed for or against either party regardl ess of which party drafted this Agreement or any portion thereof. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CHOICE OF LAW RULES. Each party expressly and irrevocably agrees: (a) that any and all legal disputes whatsoever concerning this Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Orders entered into hereunder, must be brought in the State or Federal courts located in California and that such courts shall have the exclusive jurisdiction and authority to resolve such disputes; (b) to submit to the jurisdiction of the State and Fe deral courts located in California, for purposes of resolving legal disputes concerning this Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Orders entered into hereunder, and to waive any and all objections to personal jurisdiction and/or to venue; and (c) to the full extent allowed by law, to waive any right to trial by jury in legal disputes concerning this Agreement and any Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Orders entered into hereunder. By execution hereof, the signer certifies that (s)he has read the entire Agreement, that CSA including its representatives has made no agreements or representations except as set forth herein or in the Equipment Schedule or PPS-approved Purchase Order, and that (s)he is duly authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of Customer . Customer: CSA: Canon Solutions America, Inc. State of Organization: FEIN: CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. (“Service Provider”) Production Print Solutions Master Lease Agreement LEASE SCHEDULE CFS-1534 (12/17) CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (“CFS”) Remittance address: 14904 Collections Center Drive Chicago, Illinois 60693 Phone: (800) 220-0200 CFS’ AGREEMENT NUMBER: THIS MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT LEASE SCHEDULE (this “Schedule”) incorporates all of the terms of the Master Lease Agreement, between the Customer indicated below (“Customer”) and CFS, executed on ____________________ (the “Agreement”). This Schedule and the Agreement (as it relates to this Schedule) constitutes a lease of the equipment described below (the “Equipment”). In the event of any conflict between the terms hereof and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this Schedule shall govern. CUSTOMER INFORMATION COMPANY LEGAL NAME DBA PHONE BILLING ADDRESS CITY COUNTY STATE ZIP EQUIPMENT ADDRESS CITY COUNTY STATE ZIP EQUIPMENT INFORMATION NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS Quantity Serial Number Make/Model/Description Number Of Payments Payment Amount * Term in months: Payment Frequency: Monthly Quarterly Other: Number of Payments in Advance: End of Term Purchase Option:Fair Market Value $1.00 Other: ($ or %) Total Amount Due at Signing *: * Plus Applicable Taxes (estimated) Maintenance and Supplies Included in Payment*: (Separate Service Provider Agreement required.)Maintenance Supplies Software Maintenance COMMENTS THIS SCHEDULE IS NON-CANCELABLE BY CUSTOMER AND IS SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONED UPON CREDIT APPROVAL BY CFS. CUSTOMER REPRESENTS THAT ALL ACTION REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THIS SCHEDULE ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER BY THE FOLLOWING SIGNATORIES HAS BEEN TAKEN. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS AND HEREBY AGREES TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SCHEDULE. ACCEPTED AUTHORIZED CUSTOMER SIGNATURE CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. By: X Title: By: Printed Name: Title: Email Address: Date: Date: By: X Title: Printed Name: CFS-1534 (12/17) CFS-1533 (11/22) County of Contra Costa, California (06/24) Page 1 of 4 Initial:______ CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. Production Print Solutions MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT CFS-1533 (11/22) CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 14904 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60693 (800) 220-0200 THIS MASTER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and between Canon Financial Services, Inc. (“CFS”) and its customer, Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (“Customer”). CFS may from time to time lease to Customer the Equipment (as defined below) supplied by the Production Print Solutions division of Canon Solutions America, Inc. (“Service Provider”), and described in any schedule designated as a “Lease Schedule.” CFS reserves the right to modify the forms of such schedules, and any such modified form referring to this Agreement signed b y Customer and accepted by CFS shall be a Lease Schedule (a “Schedule”). Each Schedule referring to this Agreement will constitute a separate agreement for the lease of the equipment described therein, shall incorporate the terms of this Agreement, and shall be subject to and conditioned upon credit approval by CFS. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. AGREEMENT: CFS leases to Customer, a political subdivision of the State of California organized under the laws of the State of California , with its administrative office at __________________________________________________________________________________ and Customer leases from CFS, with its place of business at 158 Gaither Drive, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054, all the equipment described in any Sche dule signed by Customer and accepted by CFS, together with all replacement parts and substitutions for and additions to such equipment (the “Equipment”), upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 2. TERM OF SCHEDULE: Each Schedule under this Agreement shall be effective on the date the Equipment is delivered to Customer (“Commencement Date”), provided Customer executes CFS’ form of acceptance (“Acceptance Certificate”) or otherwise accepts the Equipment as specified herein. The term of each Schedule begins on the date accepted by CFS or any later date that CFS designates (“Agreement Date”) and shall consist of the payment periods specified on such Schedule, any Interim Period, and any renewal periods. After acceptance of the Equipment covered by any Schedule, Customer shall have no right to revoke such acceptance or cancel such Schedule during the term indicated thereon. The term of this Agreement or any Schedule shall end, unless sooner terminated by CFS, when all amounts required to be paid by Customer under this Agreement or any Schedule have b een paid as provided and either (a) Customer has purchased the Equipment in accordance with the terms hereof, or (b) the Equipment has been returned at the end of the scheduled term or renewal term in accordance with the terms hereof. Customer has no right to return the Equipment to CFS p rior to the end of the scheduled term of any Schedule for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, payment of all amounts due hereunder prior to the end of the scheduled term. 3. PAYMENTS: Customer agrees to pay to CFS, as invoiced, during the term of each Schedule, (a) the payments specified on the respective Schedule under “Number and Amount of Payments”, and (b) such other amounts permitted hereunder as invoiced by CFS (“Payments”). Customer also agrees to pay to CFS an interim payment in an amount equal to 1/30th of the monthly amount of the Payment multiplied by the number of days between the Commencement Date and the Agreement Date (“Interim Period”), as determined by CFS. The amount of each Payment and the End of Term Purchase Option (“Purchase Option”) price specified on each Schedule are based on the supplier’s best estimate of the cost of the Equipment and any related maintenance and supplies, including any sales and use tax. Customer authorizes CFS to adjust such Payments and Purchase Option prices downward by any amount, or upward by up to fifteen percent (15%), only to the extent the actual total cost of the Equipment and any related maintenance and supplies, including any sales or use tax, is more or less than originally estimated. Customer shall remit all Payments hereunder directly to CFS at 14904 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60693, unless otherwise directed by CFS. Customer’s obligation to pay all amounts due under this Agreement and all other obligations hereunder is absolute and unconditional and is not subject to any abateme nt, set-off, defense, or counterclaim for any reason whatsoever . 4. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS: All Payments received by CFS from Customer under this Agreement will be applied to amounts due and payable hereunder chronologically, based on the date of the charge as shown on the invoice for each such amount, and among amounts having the same date in such order as CFS, in its discretion, may determine. 5. ADVANCE PAYMENTS: Customer agrees that CFS may at its sole discretion apply, but shall not be obligated to apply any amount paid in advance to any amount due or to become due hereunder, no event shall any amount paid in advance earn interest except where required by applicable law. 6. NO CFS WARRANTIES: CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CFS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER, DEALER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE EQUIPMENT. CUSTOMER AGREES THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS LEASED “AS IS” AND IS OF A SIZE, DESIGN, AND CAPACITY SELECTED BY CUSTOMER. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CFS HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE SUITABILITY OR DURABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT, THE ABSENCE OF ANY CLAIM OF INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any warranty with respect to the Equipment made by the manufacturer, supplier or dealer is separate from, and is not a part of, this Agreement or any Schedule and shall be for the benefit of CFS, Customer, and CFS ’ successors and assignees, if any. So long as Customer is not in breach or default of this Agreement, CFS assigns to Customer any warranties (including those ag reed to between Customer and the manufacturer, dealer, or supplier) which CFS may have with respect to any item of Equipment ; provided that the scope and limitations of any such warranty shall be solely as set out in any agreement between Customer and such manufacturer, dealer, or supplier or as otherwise specified in warranty materials from such manufacturer, dealer, or supplier and shall not include any implied warranties arising solely from CFS’ acquisition of the Equipment. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT NEITHER THE SUPPLIER NOR ANY DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE OR ALTER ANY TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SCHEDULE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY SCHEDULE, OR THE EQUIPMENT, ON BEHALF OF CFS. 7. ACCEPTANCE; DELIVERY: Customer’s execution of the Acceptance Certificate, or other confirmation of Customer’s acceptance of any Equipment, shall conclusively establish that such Equipment has been delivered to and accepted by Customer for all purposes of this Agre ement and Customer may not, for any reason, revoke that acceptance; however, if Customer has not, within ten (10) days after installation of such Equipment, delivered to CFS written notice of any non-acceptance, specifying the reasons therefor and specifically referencing this Agreement, Customer shall be deemed to have irr evocably accepted such Equipment. CFS is the lessor and Customer is the lessee of the Equipment described in any Schedule under this Agreement. As between CFS and Customer only, this Agreement shall supersede any Customer purchase order in its entirety, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any such purchase order. Customer agrees to waive any right of specific performance of this Agreement or any Schedule and shall hold CFS harmless from damages if for any reason the Equipment is not delivered as ordered, if the Equipment is unsatisfactor y, or if CFS does not execute this Agreement or any Schedule. Customer agrees that any delay in delivery of the Equipment shall not affect the validity of the applicable Schedu le. 8. LOCATION; LIENS; NAMES; OFFICES: Customer shall not move the Equipment from the location specified on the applicable Schedule except with the prior written consent of CFS. Customer shall keep the Equipment free and clear of all claims and liens other than those in favor of CFS. Customer’s legal name (as set forth in its constituent documents filed with the appropriate governmental office or agency) is as set forth herein. The jurisdiction of organization and chief executive office address of Customer are as set forth herein. Customer shall provide CFS with written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to any change of its legal name, chief executive office address or its form of organization (including, without limitation, its jurisdiction of organization), and shall execute and deliver to CFS such documents as required or appropriate. CFS-1533 (11/22) County of Contra Costa, California (06/24) Page 2 of 4 Initial:______ 9. WARRANTY OF BUSINESS PURPOSE; USE; PERSONAL PROPERTY; FINANCING STATEMENTS: Customer represents and warrants that the Equipment will not be used for personal, family, or household purposes. Customer shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to the use and maintenance of the Equipment. Customer shall put the Equipment only to the use contemplated by the manufacturer. The Equipment shall remain personal property regardless of whether it becomes affixed to real property or permanently rests upon any real property or any improve ment to real property. Customer authorizes CFS (and any third party filing service designated by CFS) to execute and file (a) financing statements evidencing the interest of CFS in the Equipment (including forms containing broader desc ription of the Equipment than the description set forth in the respective Schedule), (b) continuation statements in respect thereof, and (c) amendments thereto and Customer irrevocably waives any right to notice thereof. 10. INDEMNITY: Customer shall reimburse CFS for and defend CFS against any claim for losses or injury caused by the Equipment unless due to CFS' gross negligence or willful misconduct. This Section shall survive termination of this Agreement and any Schedules. 11. MAINTENANCE; ALTERATIONS: Customer shall keep and maintain the Equipment in good working order and shall, at Customer’s expense, supply and install all replacement parts and accessories when required to maintain the Equipment in good working condition. Custome r shall not, without the prior written consent of CFS, make any changes or substitutions for and to the Equipment. Any and all replacement parts, accessories, authorized changes to and/or substitutions for the Equipment shall become part of the Equipment and subject to the terms of this Agreement. Customer shall use reasonable care in handling and operation of the Equipment. Service Provider shall have the right to substitute equivalent Equipment at any time during the term of this Agreement in connection with any replacement of the Equipment by Service Provider. If indicated in the “Maintenance and Supplies Included in Payment” box on any respective Schedule, the charges established on such Schedule include payments for the maintenance services related to the Equipment and/or supplies (collectively, “Services”); such amounts are included in the Payment as an accommodation to Customer, and Service Provider is responsible for providing the Services, which will be performed by Service Provider (or its authorized agent or designee) pursuant to a separate agreement (“Service Provider Agreement”). Customer agrees that once in each twelve (12) month period following the anniversary of each Schedule, Service Provider has the right to increase the portion of the Payments related to such Services on each anniversary of the commencement date of such S chedule, in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent (9%) of such charges which were in effect immediately prior to such increase. Customer acknowledges that CFS is not responsibl e for any Services, whether provided for in this Agreement, the applicable Schedule, or in any other agreement between Service Provider and Customer, and that if Customer has a dispute regarding the Equipment or the Services, Customer shall continue to pay all charges due under the applicable Schedule without deducting or withholding any amounts . 12. TAXES; OTHER FEES AND CHARGES: CUSTOMER SHALL PAY AND DISCHARGE WHEN DUE ALL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES, ASSESSMENTS, SALES, USE, PROPERTY AND OTHER TAXES, AND OTHER EXPENSES AND CHARGES, together with any applicable penalties, interest, and administrative fees now or at any time imposed upon any Equipment, the Payments, or Customer ’s performance or non-performance of its obligations hereunder, whether payable by or assessed to CFS or Customer. If Customer fails to pay any such fees, assessments, taxes, expenses, or charges, as required hereunder, CFS shall have the right but not the obligation to pay those fees, assessments, taxes, expenses, and charges, and Customer shall promptly reimburse CFS, upon demand, for all such payments made plus administrati ve fees and costs, if any. Customer acknowledges that where required by law, CFS will file any notices and pay personal property taxes levied on the Equipment. Customer shall reimburse CFS for the expense o f such personal property taxes as invoiced by CFS and pay CFS a processing fee not to exceed $50 per year per item of Equipment that is subject to such tax. Customer agrees that CFS has not, and will not, render tax advice to Customer and that the payment of such taxes is an a dministrative act. ON THE DATE OF THE FIRST SCHEDULED PAYMENT UNDER EACH SCHEDULE AND THE DATE OF THE FIRST SCHEDULED PAYMENT AFTER THE ADDITION OF ANY EQUIPMENT TO ANY SCHEDU LE, CUSTOMER SHALL PAY TO CFS A DOCUMENTATION FEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $85, TO REIMBURSE CFS FOR ITS ADMINISTRATIVE AND RECORDING COSTS. 13. INSURANCE: (1) Customer, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain, maintain and pay for comprehensive public liability insurance. (2) Customer shall self-insure against the loss, theft or damage to the Equipment for the full replacement value thereof. The proceeds of such self-insurance, at the option of CFS, shall be applied to (a) replace or repair the Equipment, or (b) pay CFS the “Remaining Lease Balance," which shall be the sum of: (i) all amounts then owed by Customer to CFS under this Agreeme nt; plus (ii) the present value of all remaining Payments for the full term of this Agreement; plus (iii) the “Asset Value,” which shall be: (A) for an Agreement with a $1.00 Purchase Option, $1.00; (B) for an Agreement with a Fair Mar ket Value Purchase Option or no Purchase Option selected, the Fair Market Value of the Equipment (as defined herein); and (C) for an Agreement with an Oth er Purchase Option, the respective dollar amount of such Purchase Option indicated on the face of this Agreement; plus (iv) any applicable taxes, expenses, charges and fees. For purposes of determining present value under this Agreement, Payments shall be discounted at three percent (3%) per year. 14. LOSS; DAMAGE: Customer assumes and shall bear the entire risk of loss, theft of, or damage to the Equipment from any cause whatsoever, effe ctive upon delivery to Customer. No such loss, theft, or damage shall relieve Customer of any obligation under this Agreement or any Schedule. In the event of damage to any item of Equipment, Customer shall immediately repair such damage at Customer ’s expense. If any Equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair, Customer, at the option of CFS, will (a) replace the same wit h like equipment in a condition acceptable to CFS and convey clear title to such equipment to CFS (and such equipment will become “Equipment” and be subject to the terms of this Agreement), or (b) pay CFS the Remaining Lease Balance. Upon CFS’ receipt of the Remaining Lease Balance, CFS shall transfer the applicable Equipment to Customer “AS IS, WHERE IS” without any representation or warranty whatsoever, except for title, and the applicable Schedule shall terminate with respect to such Equ ipment. 15. DEFAULT: Any of the following events or conditions shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agre ement and all Schedules: (a) Customer defaults in the payment when due of any indebtedness of Customer to CFS, whether or not arising under this Agreement or any Schedule, without notice or demand by CFS; (b) Customer or any guarantor of Customer’s obligations hereunder (“Guarantor”) ceases doing business as a going concern; (c) Customer or any Guarantor becomes insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) a petition or proceeding is filed by or against Customer or any Guarantor under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; (e) a receiver, trustee, conservator, or liquidator is appointed for Customer, any Guarantor, or any of their property; (f) any statement, representation or warranty made by Customer or any Guarantor to CFS is incorrect in any material respect; or (g) if Customer or any Guarantor who is a natural person dies. 16. FINANCIAL AND OTHER REPORTS: Unless publicly available, Customer shall provide CFS such financial information as CFS may from time to time request. Customer hereby warrants and represents that all financial statements previously delivered or to be delivered to CF S by or on behalf of Customer, and any statements and data submitted in writing to CFS in connection with this Agreement or any Sc hedule, are or will be true and correct in all material respects. 17. CUSTOMER WARRANTIES: Customer represents and warrants to CFS that as of the date of this Agreement as to this Agreement, and as of the date of each Schedule as to that Schedule, and as of the date of each Acceptance Certificate as to the Acceptance Certificate: (a) Customer has the power and capacity to enter into the respective Schedule, any documents relat ed to the purchase of the Equipment leased under such Schedule and any other documents required to be delivered in connection with such Schedule (collectively, the “Documents”); the Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Customer and constitute valid, legal and binding agreements, enforceable in accordance with their terms; there a re no proceedings presently pending or threatened against Customer which may impair its ability to perform under the Agreement or any Schedule; and all information supplied to CFS is accurate and complete; (b) Customer’s entering into the respective Schedule and the leasing of the Equipment does not and will not: (i) violate any judgment, order, or law applicable to the Schedule, Customer or Customer’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws (if Customer is a corporation) or Customer’s operating agreement or limited liability company agreement (if Customer is a limited liability company) or Customer’s partnership agreement (if Customer is a partnership); or (ii) result in the creation of any lien, security interest or other encumbrance upon the Equip ment; (c) all financial data of Customer or of any consolidated group of companies of which Customer is a member (the “Customer Group”), delivered to CFS have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis with prior periods and fairly present the financial position and results CFS-1533 (11/22) County of Contra Costa, California (06/24) Page 3 of 4 Initial:______ from operations of Customer, or of the Customer Group, as of the stated date and period(s); since the date of the most recent ly delivered financial data, there has been no material adverse change in the financial or operating condition of Customer or of th e Customer Group; and (d) if Customer is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, it is and will be validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation , formation or organization; the persons signing this Agreement or any Schedule are acting with the full authority of its board of directors (if Customer is a corporation), or managers or members as appropriate (if Customer is a limited liability company), or partners (if Customer is a partnership) and hold the offices indicated below their signatures, which are genuine. 18. REMEDIES: Upon the happening of any one or more Events of Default, CFS shall have the right to exercise any one or all of the following remedies (which shall be cumulative), simultaneously, or serially, and in any order: (a) require Customer to immediately pay all unpaid Payments hereunder (whether or not then due) and other amounts due under this Agreement and all Schedules, with CFS retaining title to the Equipment; (b) to terminate the Schedule with Customer that is subject of the Event of Default; (c) with reasonable notice, demand or legal process, to enter upon the premises wherever the Equipment may be found, to retake possession of any Equipment that is the subject of an Event of Default, and (i) retain such Equipment and all Payments and other sums paid under the relevant Schedule, or (ii) sell the Equipment and recover from Customer the amount by which the Remaining Lease Balance exceeds the net amount received by CFS from such sale; or (d) to pursue any other remedy permitted at law or in equity. CFS (A) may dispose of the Equipment in its then present condition or following such preparation and processing as CFS deems commercially reasonable; (B) shall have no duty to prepare or process the Equipment prior to sale; (C) may disclaim warranties of title, possession, quiet enjoyment and the like; and (D) may comply with any applicable state or federal law requirements in connection with a disposition of the Equipment and none of the foregoing acti ons shall be deemed to adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of the disposition of the Equipment. If the Equipment is not available for sale, Customer shall be liable for the Remaining Lease Balance and any other amounts due under this Agreement. No waiver of any of Customer’s obligations, conditions or covenants shall be effective unless contained in a writing signed by CFS. Failure to exercise any remedy that CFS may have shall not constitute a waiver of any obligation with respect to which Customer is in default. 19. LATE CHARGES; EXPENSES OF ENFORCEMENT: If Customer fails to pay any sum to be paid by Customer to CFS under any Schedule on or before the due date, Customer shall pay CFS, upon demand, an amount equal to the greater of ten percent (10%) of each such delayed Payment or twenty- five dollars ($25) for each billing period or portion of a billing period such Payment is delayed, in each case to the extent permitted by applicable law. The amounts specified above shall be paid as liquidated damages and as com pensation for CFS’ internal operating expenses incurred in connection with such late payment. In addition, Customer shall reimburse CFS for all of its out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in exercising any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement or any Schedule or in enforcing any of the terms of this Agreement or any Schedule, including without limitation reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and collection agencies, whether or not suit is brought. If CFS should bring court action, Customer and CFS agree that attorney's fees equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount sought by CFS shall be deemed reasonable for purposes of this Agreement. 20. ASSIGNMENT: CUSTOMER SHALL NOT ASSIGN OR PLEDGE THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SCHEDULE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, NOR SHALL CUSTOMER SUBLET OR LEND ANY EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF CFS. CFS may pledge or transfer this Agreement or any Schedule. Customer agrees that if CFS transfers this Agreement or any Schedule, the assignee will have the same rights, and benefits that CFS has now and will have to perform any of CFS’ obligations which CFS will continue to perform. CFS will not be relieved from any of its obligations under this Agreement or any Schedule unless such obligations have been expressly assumed by the assignee. Customer agrees that the rights of the assignee will not be subject to any claims, defenses, or set-offs that Customer may have against CFS. If Customer is given notice of any such transfer, Customer agrees if so directed therein, to pay directly to the assignee all or any part of the amounts payable hereunder. 21. RENEWAL; RETURN: Except in the case of a Lease Schedule containing a $1.00 Purchase Option, each Schedule shall automatically renew on a month-to-month basis at the same Payment amount and frequency unless Customer sends written notice to CFS at least ninety (90) days before the end of the scheduled term or any renewal term that Customer either (i) shall exercise the Purchase Option in accordance with the terms hereof and at the end of such term exercises such Purchase Option, or (ii) does not want to renew the Schedule and at the end of such term returns the respective Equipment as provided herein. . Unless a Schedule automatically renews or Customer purchases the Equipment as provided herein, Customer shall, at the termination of the respective Schedule, return the Equipment , at its sole cost and expense, in good operating condition, ordinary wear and tear resulting from proper use excepted, to a location specified by CFS within the State of California. Customer must disassemble and pack the Equipment for shipment in a manner authorized by Service Provider (or its authorized representative) and provide for its reassembly at the return location specified by CFS, at Customer’s sole cost and expense. Customer may contact Service Provider, who may, at its sole discretion, assist Customer with such activities for an additional fee . CFS may charge Customer a return fee of $2,500.00 for the processing of returned Equipment. If for any reason Customer shall fail to return to CFS any Equipment subject to a Schedule as provided herein, Customer shall pay to CFS upon demand one billing period’s Payment (as specified in the applicable Schedule) for each billing period or portion thereof that such return is delayed. Customer shall reimburse CFS for any costs incurred by CFS to place the Equipment in good operating condition. Customer is responsible for any loss in value of the Equipment resulting from (a) Customer’s failure to maintain the Equipment in accordance with this Agreement, the Service Provider Agreement or the Equipment’s operator manual, (b) any damage to the Equipment during return or shipping and handling, and (c) any missing components, options, accessories, software, and/or user and technical documentation. 22. PURCHASE OPTION: (A) END OF TERM PURCHASE OPTION. To exercise this option, Customer shall give CFS ninety (90) days’ prior irrevocable written notice (unless the Purchase Option is $1.00) that it will purchase all the Equipment at the end of the initial term o r any renewal term for the Purchase Option price indicated on the face of the applicable Schedule plus any applicable taxes, expenses, charges, and fees. (B) PRIOR TO MATURITY PURCHASE. Customer may, at any time, upon ninety (90) days’ prior irrevocable written notice purchase all (but not less than all) the Equipment on the respective Schedule at a price equal to the su m of all remaining Payments, plus the Fair Market Value, (Unless the Purchase option is $1.00) plus any applicable taxes, expenses, charges and fees. For purposes of this Agreement, “Fair Market Value” shall be CFS’ retail price at the time Customer notifies CFS of its intent to purchase the Equipment. Upon proper notice and payment by Customer of the amounts specified above, CFS shall transfer the Equipment to Customer “AS-IS WHERE-IS” without any representation or warranty whatsoever, except for title, and the applicable Schedule shall terminate. 23. DATA: Customer acknowledges that the hard drive(s) on the Equipment, including attached devices, may retain images, content or othe r data that Customer may store for purposes of normal operation of the Equipment (“Data”). Customer acknowledges that CFS is not storing Data on behalf of Customer and that exposure or access to the Data by Service Provider or CFS , if any, is purely incidental to the services performed by Service Provider and CFS. Neither Service Provider nor CFS nor any of their affiliates has an obligation to erase or overwrite Data upon Customer’s return of the Equipment to CFS. Customer is solely responsible for: (A) its compliance with applicable law and legal requirements pertaining to data privacy, storage, security, retention and protection; and (B) all decisions related to erasing or overwriting Data. Without limiting the foregoing, if applicable, Customer should, (i) enable the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) data erase functionality that is a standard feature on certain Equipment and/or (ii) prior to return or othe r disposition of the Equipment, utilize the HDD (or comparable) formatting function (which may be referred to as “Initialized All Data/Settings” function) if found on the Equipment to perform a one pass overwrite of Data or, if Customer has higher security requirements, Custo mer may purchase from its Canon dealer at current rates an appropriate option for the Equipment, which may include (a) an HDD Data Encryption Kit option which disguises information bef ore it is written to the hard drive using encryption algorithms, (b) an HDD Data Erase Kit that can perform up to a 3-pass overwrite of Data (for Equipment not containing data erase functionality as a standard feature), or (c) a replacement hard drive (in which case Custo mer should properly destroy the replaced hard drive). Customer shall indemnify CFS, its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all costs, expenses , liabilities, claims, damages, losses, judgments or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising or related to the storage, transmission or destruction of the Data. This section survives termination or expiration of this Agreement. The terms of this section shall solely go vern as to Data, notwithstanding that any provisions of this Agreement or any separate confidentiality or data security or other agreement now or hereafter entered into between Customer and CFS applies, or could be construed to apply to Data. 24. MAXIMUM INTEREST; RECHARACTERIZED AGREEMENT: No Payment is intended to exceed the maximum amount of interest permitted to be charged or collected by applicable laws, and any such excess Payment will be applied to payments due under this Agreement, in inverse order of maturity, CFS-1533 (11/22) County of Contra Costa, California (06/24) Page 4 of 4 Initial:______ and any excess shall be refunded. If this Agreement or any Schedule is recharacterized as a conditional sale or loan, Customer hereby grants to CFS, its successors and assigns a security interest in the Equipment to secure payment and performance of Customer ’s obligations under this Agreement. 25. UCC - ARTICLE 2A: CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH SCHEDULE IS INTENDED AS A “FINANCE LEASE” AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN ARTICLE 2A OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (“UCC 2A”), AND THAT CFS IS ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES, AND PROTECTIONS OF A LESSOR UNDER A FINANCE LEASE. CUSTOMER WAIVES ITS RIGHTS AS A LESSEE UNDER UCC 2A SECTIONS 508 -522. 26. WAIVER OF OFFSET: The lease created by each Schedule and this Agreement is a net lease. If the Equipment is not properly installed, does not operate as represented or warranted, or is unsatisfactory for any reason, Customer shall make such claim solely against the dealer, supplier, or manufacturer. Customer waives any and all existing and future claims and offsets against any Payments or other charges due u nder each Schedule and this Agreement and unconditionally agrees to pay such Payments and other charges, regardless of any offset or claim which may be asserted by Customer or on its behalf. 27. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION: Customer agrees to deliver to CFS, on or before the date of this Agreement or the first Schedule, each of the following in form and substance satisfactory to CFS: (a) a copy of the resolutions of the board of directors of Customer (if Customer is a corporation), or a copy of the resolutions of the managers or members, as appropriate (if Customer is a limited liability company), or an authorization of all the general partners of Customer (if Customer is a partnership), authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, each Schedule, and each Acceptance Certificate (the “Lease Documents”), certified by the secretary or an assistant secretary of Customer (if Customer is a corporation), or by the managers or authorized members as appropriate (if Customer is a limited liability company), or by all the general partners of Customer (if Customer is a partnership); (b) a certificate signed by the secretary or an assistant secretary of Customer (if Customer is a corp oration), or by the managers or authorized members as appropriate (if Customer is a limited liability company), or all the general partners of Customer (if Customer is a partnership), or by the governing body of Customer (if Customer is a public agency) as to the incumbency and signatures of the persons authorized to execute and deliver the Lease Documents; and (c) such other documents as CFS shall reasonably request. 28. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL SCHEDULES SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE DEEMED A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH SCHEDULE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES. ANY ACTION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND CFS SHALL BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDED THE COURT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PARTIES AND SUBJECT MATTER. CUSTOMER, BY ITS EXECUTION HEREOF, AND CFS, BY ITS EXECUTION HEREOF, HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDINGS. 29. MISCELLANEOUS: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement or any Schedule shall be sufficient if delivered personally, sent via facsimile or other electronic transmission, or mailed to such party at the address set forth in this Agreement, or at such other addres s as such party may designate in writing from time to time. Any no tice from CFS to Customer shall be effective four (4) days after it has been deposited in the mail, duly addressed, with postage prepaid. All notices to CFS from Customer shall be effective after it has been received via U.S. mail, express delivery, facsimile or other electronic transmission. If there should be more than one party executing this Agreement or any Schedule as Customer, all obligations to be performed by Customer shall be the joint and several liability of all such parties. Customer’s representations, warranties, and covenants under each Schedule shall survive the delivery and return of the respective Equipment. Any provision of this Agreement which may be determined b y competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenfor ceability without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement. No such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Customer agrees that CFS may insert missing information or correct other information on this Agreeme nt including the Equipment’s description, serial number, and location, and corrections to Customer’s legal name , provided that no substantive changes are made to the terms of this Agreement; otherwise, this Agreement contains the entire arrangement between Customer and CFS and no modifications of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties. Customer agrees that CFS may accept a facsimile or other electronic t ransmission of this Agreement or any Acceptance Certificate as an original, and that facsimile or electronically transmitted copies of Customer’s signature will be treated as an original for all purposes. Customer and CFS have each caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date written below. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Customer Legal Name By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Email: Date: Tax ID#: If proprietor, DOB, By: Name: Title: Email: Municipal Fiscal Funding Addendum CFS’ Application Number: CFS’ Agreement Number: Agreement Date: GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Complete Legal Name (“Customer”) THIS MUNICIPAL FISCAL FUNDING ADDENDUM (“ADDENDUM”) WILL BE OF NO FORCE OR EFFECT IF THE CUSTOMER IS NOT A STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF A STATE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 103(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. Customer warrants that it has funds available to pay Payments payable pursuant to th e agreement (whether designated a lease, rental, master lease, or otherwise, together with any schedules, the “Agreement”) until the end of its current appropriation period and warrants that it presently intends to make Pay ments in each appropriation period from now until the end of this Agreement. The officer of Customer responsible for preparation of Customer's annual budget shall request from its legislative body or funding authority funds to be paid to CFS under this Agreement. If notwithstanding the making in good faith of such request in accordance with appropriate procedures and with the exercise of reasonable care and diligence, such legislative body or funding authority does not appropriate funds to be paid to CFS for the Equipment, Customer may, upon prior written notice to CFS, effective upon the exhaustion of the funding authorized for the then current appropriation period, return the Equipment to CFS, at Customer's expense and in accordance with this Agreement, and thereupon, Customer shall be released of its obligation to make Payments to CFS due thereafter, pro vided: (1) the Equipment is returned to CFS as provided for in the Agreement; (2) the above described notice states the failure of the legislative body or funding authority to appropriate the necessary funds as the reason for cancellation; and (3) such not ice is accompanied by payment of all amounts then due to CFS under the Agreement until the funding authorized for end of the then current appropriation period.. In the event Customer returns the Equipment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, CFS shall retain all sums paid by Customer. Customer's Payment obligations under this Agreement in any fiscal year shall constitute a current expense of Customer for such fiscal year and shall not constitute indebtedness or a multiple fiscal year obligation of Cust omer under Customer's state constitution, state law or home rule charter. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a pledge by Customer of any taxes or other monies, other than as appropriated for a specific fiscal year for this Agreement and the Equipme nt. If there is any conflict between this Addendum and the Agreement, this Addendum shall prevail and govern. The undersigned represents and warrants to CFS that all action required to authorize the execution and delivery of this Addendum on behalf of the above referenced Customer by the following signatory has been duly taken and remains in full force and effect. Customer agrees that CFS may accept a facsimile or other electronic transmission of this Addendum as an original, and that facsimile or electronically transmitted copies of Customer’s signature will be treated as an original for all purposes. ACCEPTED Canon Financial Services, Inc. Customer By By Title Printed Name Date Title COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA CFS-2020 (04/16) CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (“CFS”) Remittance Address: 14904 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60693 800-220-0200 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3460 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, a Participating Addendum with KI/Krueger International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $800,000, for the distribution of various furniture, design and installation services for use by all County Departments, during the period of October 22, 2024 through April 30, 2025, under the terms of the Master Contract awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center, Countywide. (100% User Departments) Attachments:1. R191808_Krueger_RL2_2023.10.26. - valid thru 4 30 25, 2. KI_Contract_01 dated 5 1 2020, 3. Participating Addendum - Krueger - FINAL 10 22 2024 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Participating Addendum with KI/Krueger International, Inc., through the Distributor, Be. Workplace Design ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County,a Participating Addendum with KI/Krueger International,Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $800,000,for the distribution of various furniture,design and installation services for use by all County Departments,during the period of October 22,2024 through April 30,2025,under the terms of the Master Contract awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center, and distributed through Be. Workplace Design. FISCAL IMPACT: Product and service costs paid by County Departments. (100% User Departments) BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Purchasing Services is requesting approval of a Participating Addendum for various furniture purchases,design and installation services through one of KI/Krueger International,Inc.,Distributors:Be. Workplace Design.Orders will be unique to each County Department.Products are guaranteed through the master contract awarded by the Region 4 Education Service Center,OMNIA Cooperative Program.Approval of the addendum between Contra Costa County and KI/Krueger International,Inc.,allows the County to obtain guaranteed pricing available through the OMNIA Partners contract.The purchase will support all County Departments with a variety of Systems and Freestanding Furniture,Seating/Chairs,Soft Seating,Filing Systems,Storage and Equipment,Library Furniture,Cafeteria Furniture,Auditorium/Theater Fixed Seating, and Modular Walls,which offer discounts of 40%to 46%off published price lists.This will allow the County the option to choose furniture from more than one source,promote competition among the providers,and is CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3460,Version:1 the option to choose furniture from more than one source,promote competition among the providers,and is ultimately designed to offer County Departments a variety of product choices and providers. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without approval of an alternate furniture source,the County would have limited options,no competition among the providers, and ultimately pay more by not taking advantage of cooperative purchasing discounts. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ October 26, 2023 Mr. Guy Patzke andrew.van.straten@ki.com Assistant Secretary Krueger International, Inc. PO Box 8100, 1330 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI 54308-8100 Re: Renewal Award of Contract #R191808 Dear Mr. Patzke: Per official action taken by the Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center on October 24, 2023, Region 4 ESC is pleased to announce that Krueger International, Inc. has been awarded an annual contract renewal for the following, based on the sealed proposal submitted to Region 4 on December 11, 2019, and subsequent performance thereafter: Contract Furniture, Installation and Related Services The contract will expire on April 30, 2025, completing the fifth year of a five-year term contract. The contract is available through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. Your designated OMNIA Partners, Public Sector contact is Christine Dorantes, at (615) 431-8182 or christine.dorantes@omniapartners.com. The partnership between Krueger International, Inc., Region 4 and OMNIA Partners, Public Sector can be of great help to participating agencies. Please provide copies of this letter to your sales representative(s) to assist in their daily course of business. Sincerely, Robert Zingelmann Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Operations Services DocuSign Envelope ID: 81108D99-4067-4AAA-9008-50A989A9A393 Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) Contract # R191808 for Furniture, Installation and Related Services with Krueger International, Inc. Effective: May 1, 2020 The following documents comprise the executed contract between the Region 4 Education Service Center and the Krueger International, Inc. effective May 1, 2020: I. Vendor Contract and Signature Form II. Supplier’s Response to the RFP, incorporated by reference CONTRACT 1 APPENDIX A CONTRACT This Contract (“Contract”) is made as of __________, 2020 by and between (“Contractor”) and Region 4 Education Service Center (“Region 4 ESC”) for the purchase of Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (“the products and services”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Region 4 ESC issued Request for Proposals Number RFP #19-18 for Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (“RFP”), to which Contractor provided a response (“Proposal”); and WHEREAS, Region 4 ESC selected Contractor’s Proposal and wishes to engage Contractor in providing the services/materials described in the RFP and Proposal; WHEREAS, both parties agree and understand the following pages will constitute the Contract between the Contractor and Region 4 ESC, having its principal place of business at 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092. WHEREAS, Contractor included, in writing, any required exceptions or deviations from these terms, conditions, and specifications; and it is further understood that, if agreed to by Region 4 ESC, said exceptions or deviations are incorporated into the Contract. WHEREAS, this Contract consists of the provisions set forth below, including provisions of all attachments referenced herein. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth below and those contained in any attachment, the provisions set forth below shall control. WHEREAS, the Contract will provide that any state and local governmental entities, public and private primary, secondary and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and agencies for the public benefit (“Public Agencies”) may purchase products and services at prices indicated in the Contract upon the Public Agency’s registration with OMNIA Partners. 1)Term of agreement. The term of the Contract is for a period of three (3) years unless terminated, canceled or extended as otherwise provided herein. Region 4 ESC shall have the right to renew the Contract for two (2) additional one-year periods or portions thereof. Region 4 ESC shall review the Contract prior to the renewal date and notify the Contractor of Region 4 ESC’s intent renew the Contract. Contractor may elect not to renew by providing three hundred sixty-five days’ (365) notice to Region 4 ESC. Notwithstanding the expiration of the initial term or any subsequent term or all renewal options, Region 4 ESC and Contractor may mutually agree to extend the term of this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges and understands Region 4 ESC is under no obligation whatsoever to extend the term of this Agreement. 2) Scope: Contractor shall perform all duties, responsibilities and obligations, set forth in this agreement, and described in the RFP, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein. April 28 Krueger International, Inc. CONTRACT 2 3) Form of Contract. The form of Contract shall be the RFP, the Offeror’s proposal and Best and Final Offer(s). 4) Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict in the provisions of the Contract as accepted by Region 4 ESC, the following order of precedence shall prevail: i. This Contract ii. Offeror’s Best and Final Offer iii. Offeror’s proposal iv. RFP and any addenda 5) Commencement of Work. The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or provide any material or service under this Contract until Contractor receives a purchase order for such work or is otherwise directed to do so in writing by Region 4 ESC. 6) Entire Agreement (Parol evidence). The Contract, as specified above, represents the final written expression of agreement. All agreements are contained herein and no other agreements or representations that materially alter it are acceptable. 7) Assignment of Contract. No assignment of Contract may be made without the prior written approval of Region 4 ESC. Contractor is required to notify Region 4 ESC when any material change in operations is made (i.e. bankruptcy, change of ownership, merger, etc.). 8) Novation. If Contractor sells or transfers all assets or the entire portion of the assets used to perform this Contract, a successor in interest must guarantee to perform all obligations under this Contract. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to accept or reject any new party. A change of name agreement will not change the contractual obligations of Contractor. 9) Contract Alterations. No alterations to the terms of this Contract shall be valid or binding unless authorized and signed by Region 4 ESC. 10) Adding Authorized Distributors/Dealers. Contractor is prohibited from authorizing additional distributors or dealers, other than those identified at the time of submitting their proposal, to sell under the Contract without notification and prior written approval from Region 4 ESC. Contractor must notify Region 4 ESC each time it wishes to add an authorized distributor or dealer. Purchase orders and payment can only be made to the Contractor unless otherwise approved by Region 4 ESC. Pricing provided to members by added distributors or dealers must also be less than or equal to the Contractor’s pricing. 11) TERMINATION OF CONTRACT a) Cancellation for Non-Performance or Contractor Deficiency. Region 4 ESC may terminate the Contract if purchase volume is determined to be low volume in any 12-month period. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to cancel the whole or any part of this Contract due to failure by Contractor to carry out any obligation, term or condition of the contract. Region 4 ESC may issue a written deficiency notice to Contractor for acting or failing to act in any of the following: i. Providing material that does not meet the specifications of the Contract; ii. Providing work or material was not awarded under the Contract; iii. Failing to adequately perform the services set forth in the scope of work and specifications; CONTRACT 3 iv. Failing to complete required work or furnish required materials within a reasonable amount of time; v. Failing to make progress in performance of the Contract or giving Region 4 ESC reason to believe Contractor will not or cannot perform the requirements of the Contract; or vi. Performing work or providing services under the Contract prior to receiving an authorized purchase order. Upon receipt of a written deficiency notice, Contractor shall have ten (10) days to provide a satisfactory response to Region 4 ESC. Failure to adequately address all issues of concern may result in Contract cancellation. Upon cancellation under this paragraph, all goods, materials, work, documents, data and reports prepared by Contractor under the Contract shall immediately become the property of Region 4 ESC. b) Termination for Cause. If, for any reason, Contractor fails to fulfill its obligation in a timely manner, or Contractor violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract Region 4 ESC reserves the right to terminate the Contract immediately and pursue all other applicable remedies afforded by law. Such termination shall be effective by delivery of notice, to the Contractor, specifying the effective date of termination. In such event, all documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models and reports prepared by Contractor will become the property of the Region 4 ESC. If such event does occur, Contractor will be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for the satisfactory work completed on such documents. c) Delivery/Service Failures. Failure to deliver goods or services within the time specified, or within a reasonable time period as interpreted by the purchasing agent or failure to make replacements or corrections of rejected articles/services when so requested shall constitute grounds for the Contract to be terminated. In the event Region 4 ESC must purchase in an open market, Contractor agrees to reimburse Region 4 ESC, within a reasonable time period, for all expenses incurred. i) Additional Delivery/Installation Charges: Contractor may enter into additional negotiations with a purchasing agency for additional delivery or installation charges based on onerous conditions. Additional delivery and/or installation charges may only be charged if mutually agreed upon by the purchasing agency and Contractor and can only be charged on a per individual project basis. d) Force Majeure. If by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this Agreement then such party shall give notice and full particulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as hereinafter provided, but for no longer period, and such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch. The term Force Majeure as employed herein, shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, act of public enemy, orders of any kind of government of the United States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority; insurrections; riots; epidemics; landslides; lighting; earthquake; fires; hurricanes; storms; floods; washouts; droughts; arrests; restraint of government and people; civil disturbances; explosions, breakage or accidents to machinery, pipelines or canals, or other causes not reasonably within the control of the party claiming such inability. It is understood and agreed that the settlement of strikes and lockouts shall be entirely within the discretion of the party having the difficulty, and that the above requirement that any Force Majeure shall be remedied with all reasonable dispatch shall not require the settlement of strikes and lockouts by acceding to the demands of the opposing party or parties when such settlement is unfavorable in the judgment of the party having the difficulty. CONTRACT 4 e) Standard Cancellation. Region 4 ESC may cancel this Contract in whole or in part by providing written notice. The cancellation will take effect 30 business days after the other party receives the notice of cancellation. After the 30th business day all work will cease following completion of final purchase order. 12) Licenses. Contractor shall maintain in current status all federal, state and local licenses, bonds and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by Contractor. Contractor shall remain fully informed of and in compliance with all ordinances and regulations pertaining to the lawful provision of services under the Contract. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to stop work and/or cancel the Contract if Contractor’s license(s) expire, lapse, are suspended or terminated. 13) Survival Clause. All applicable software license agreements, warranties or service agreements that are entered into between Contractor and Region 4 ESC under the terms and conditions of the Contract shall survive the expiration or termination of the Contract. All Purchase Orders issued and accepted by Contractor shall survive expiration or termination of the Contract. 14) Delivery. Conforming product shall be shipped within 7 days of receipt of Purchase Order. If delivery is not or cannot be made within this time period, the Contractor must receive authorization for the delayed delivery. The order may be canceled if the estimated shipping time is not acceptable. All deliveries shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. Destination and shall be included in all pricing offered unless otherwise clearly stated in writing. 15) Inspection & Acceptance. If defective or incorrect material is delivered, Region 4 ESC may make the determination to return the material to the Contractor at no cost to Region 4 ESC. The Contractor agrees to pay all shipping costs for the return shipment. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging the return of the defective or incorrect material. 16) Payments. Payment shall be made after satisfactory performance, in accordance with all provisions thereof, and upon receipt of a properly completed invoice. 17) Price Adjustments. Should it become necessary or proper during the term of this Contract to make any change in design or any alterations that will increase price, Region 4 ESC must be notified immediately. Price increases must be approved by Region 4 ESC and no payment for additional materials or services, beyond the amount stipulated in the Contract shall be paid without prior approval. All price increases must be supported by manufacturer documentation, or a formal cost justification letter. Contractor must honor previous prices for thirty (30) days after approval and written notification from Region 4 ESC. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to keep all pricing up to date and on file with Region 4 ESC. All price changes must be provided to Region 4 ESC, using the same format as was provided and accepted in the Contractor’s proposal. Price reductions may be offered at any time during Contract. Special, time-limited reductions are permissible under the following conditions: 1) reduction is available to all users equally; 2) reduction is for a specific period, normally not less than thirty (30) days; and 3) original price is not exceeded after the time-limit. Contractor shall offer Region 4 ESC any published price reduction during the Contract term. 18) Audit Rights. Contractor shall, at its sole expense, maintain appropriate due diligence of all purchases made by Region 4 ESC and any entity that utilizes this Contract. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to audit the accounting for a period of three (3) years from the time such CONTRACT 5 purchases are made. This audit right shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of termination. Region 4 ESC shall have the authority to conduct random audits of Contractor’s pricing at Region 4 ESC's sole cost and expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Region 4 ESC is made aware of any pricing being offered that is materially inconsistent with the pricing under this agreement, Region 4 ESC shall have the ability to conduct an extensive audit of Contractor’s pricing at Contractor’s sole cost and expense. Region 4 ESC may conduct the audit internally or may engage a third- party auditing firm. In the event of an audit, the requested materials shall be provided in the format and at the location designated by Region 4 ESC. 19) Discontinued Products. If a product or model is discontinued by the manufacturer, Contractor may substitute a new product or model if the replacement product meets or exceeds the specifications and performance of the discontinued model and if the discount is the same or greater than the discontinued model. 20) New Products/Services. New products and/or services that meet the scope of work may be added to the Contract. Pricing shall be equivalent to the percentage discount for other products. Contractor may replace or add product lines if the line is replacing or supplementing products, is equal or superior to the original products, is discounted similarly or greater than the original discount, and if the products meet the requirements of the Contract. No products and/or services may be added to avoid competitive procurement requirements. Region 4 ESC may require additions to be submitted with documentation from Members demonstrating an interest in, or a potential requirement for, the new product or service. Region 4 ESC may reject any additions without cause. 21) Options. Optional equipment for products under Contract may be added to the Contract at the time they become available under the following conditions: 1) the option is priced at a discount similar to other options; 2) the option is an enhancement to the unit that improves performance or reliability. 22) Warranty Conditions. All supplies, equipment and services shall include manufacturer's minimum standard warranty and one (1) year labor warranty unless otherwise agreed to in writing. 23) Site Cleanup. Contractor shall clean up and remove all debris and rubbish resulting from their work as required or directed. Upon completion of the work, the premises shall be left in good repair and an orderly, neat, clean, safe and unobstructed condition. 24) Site Preparation. Contractor shall not begin a project for which the site has not been prepared, unless Contractor does the preparation work at no cost, or until Region 4 ESC includes the cost of site preparation in a purchase order. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to: moving furniture, installing wiring for networks or power, and similar pre-installation requirements. 25) Registered Sex Offender Restrictions. For work to be performed at schools, Contractor agrees no employee or employee of a subcontractor who has been adjudicated to be a registered sex offender will perform work at any time when students are or are reasonably expected to be present. Contractor agrees a violation of this condition shall be considered a material breach and may result in the cancellation of the purchase order at Region 4 ESC’s discretion. Contractor must identify any additional costs associated with compliance of this CONTRACT 6 term. If no costs are specified, compliance with this term will be provided at no additional charge. 26) Safety measures. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of employees on the worksite and shall erect and properly maintain all necessary safeguards for protection of workers and the public. Contractor shall post warning signs against all hazards created by its operation and work in progress. Proper precautions shall be taken pursuant to state law and standard practices to protect workers, general public and existing structures from injury or damage. 27) Smoking. Persons working under the Contract shall adhere to local smoking policies. Smoking will only be permitted in posted areas or off premises. 28) Stored materials. Upon prior written agreement between the Contractor and Region 4 ESC, payment may be made for materials not incorporated in the work but delivered and suitably stored at the site or some other location, for installation at a later date. An inventory of the stored materials must be provided to Region 4 ESC prior to payment. Such materials must be stored and protected in a secure location and be insured for their full value by the Contractor against loss and damage. Contractor agrees to provide proof of coverage and additionally insured upon request. Additionally, if stored offsite, the materials must also be clearly identified as property of Region 4 ESC and be separated from other materials. Region 4 ESC must be allowed reasonable opportunity to inspect and take inventory of stored materials, on or offsite, as necessary. Until final acceptance by Region 4 ESC, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to protect all materials and equipment. Contractor warrants and guarantees that title for all work, materials and equipment shall pass to Region 4 ESC upon final acceptance. 29) Funding Out Clause. A Contract for the acquisition, including lease, of real or personal property is a commitment of Region 4 ESC’s current revenue only. Region 4 ESC retains the right to terminate the Contract at the expiration of each budget period during the term of the Contract and is conditioned on a best effort attempt by Region 4 ESC to obtain appropriate funds for payment of the contract. 30) Indemnity. Contractor shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless both Region 4 ESC and its administrators, employees and agents against all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting from the actions of the Contractor, Contractor employees or subcontractors in the preparation of the solicitation and the later execution of the Contract. Any litigation involving either Region 4 ESC, its administrators and employees and agents will be in Harris County, Texas. 31) Marketing. Contractor agrees to allow Region 4 ESC to use their name and logo within website, marketing materials and advertisement. Any use of Region 4 ESC name and logo or any form of publicity, inclusive of press releases, regarding this Contract by Contractor must have prior approval from Region 4 ESC. 32) Certificates of Insurance. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Region 4 ESC prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall give Region 4 ESC a minimum of ten (10) days’ notice prior to any modifications or cancellation of policies. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors performing any work to maintain coverage as specified. 33) Legal Obligations. It is Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with all local, state, and federal laws governing the sale of products/services and shall comply with all laws CONTRACT 7 while fulfilling the Contract. Applicable laws and regulation must be followed even if not specifically identified herein. 34) Tariff Surcharges: Contractor has the option to charge a surcharge, as an additional line item, if approved by the purchasing agency. All surcharges must be based on a percentage of total order and must be approved by Region 4 prior to use. Margaret S. Bass Carmen T. Moreno 4/28/2020 4/28/2020 acceptable acceptable acceptable acceptable acceptable to be negoatiated by OMNIA Partners and KI to be negoatiated by OMNIA Partners and KI to be negoatiated by OMNIA Partners and KI to be negoatiated by OMNIA Partners and KI to be negoatiated by OMNIA Partners and KI FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE Solicitation Number 19-18, Request for Proposal (“RFP”) by Region 4 Education Service Center (“ESC”) for Furniture, Installation, and Related Services Exceptions EXHIBIT A RESPONSE FOR NATIONAL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT 1.0 OMNIA PARTNERS REQUIREMENTS 1.2 Marketing, Sales and Administrative Support Companies are required to pay an administrative fee of three percent (3%) of the greater of the Contract Sales under the Master Agreement and Guaranteed Contract Sales under this Request for Proposal. Request change: Modify the agreement to two percent (2%) administrative fee. 1.5 Objectives of Cooperative Program B. Establish the Master Agreement as the Company’s primary go to market strategy to Public Agencies nationwide; Request change: Establish the Master Agreement as one of the Company’s go to market strategies to Public Agencies nationwide. 2.0 REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS 2.1 Corporate Commitment Company commits that (1) the Master Agreement has received all necessary corporate authorizations and support of the Company’s executive management, (2) the Master Agreement is Company's primary “go to market” strategy for Public Agencies, (3) the Master Agreement will be promoted to all Public Agencies, including any existing customers, and Company will transition existing customers, upon their request, to the Master Agreement, and (4) that the Company has read and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Administration Agreement with OMNIA Partners and will execute such agreement concurrent with and as a condition of its execution of the Master Agreement with the Principal Procurement Agency. Company will identify an executive corporate sponsor and a separate national account manager within the RFP response that will be responsible for the overall management of the Master Agreement. Request change (2) to the Following: (2) the Master Agreement is one of the Companies “go to market” strategies for Public Agencies Request change (3) to the Following: (3) the Master Agreement will be promoted to all Public Agencies, including any existing customers upon their request. Clarification (4): Mark Waldecker will be the KI Sponsor contact. FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE 2.2 Pricing Commitment Company commits the not-to-exceed pricing provided under the Master Agreement pricing is its lowest available (net to buyer) to Public Agencies nationwide and further commits that if a Participating Public Agency is eligible for lower pricing through a national, state, regional or local or cooperative contract, the Company will match such lower pricing to that Participating Public Agency under the Master Agreement. Request change: Company commits the not-to-exceed pricing provided under the Master Agreement pricing is its lowest available (net to buyer)to Public Agencies nationwide based on the Master Agreements specific requirements which includes the negotiated terms and conditions and further commits that if a Participating public Agency is eligible for lower pricing through a national, state, regional, or local or cooperative contract and this alternative contract would have the exact requirements and agreed upon terms and conditions, the Company will match such pricing to that participating Public Agency under the Master Agreement. 2.3 Sales Commitment Company commits to aggressively market the Master Agreement as its go to market strategy in this defined sector and that its sales force will be trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement to Public Agencies through OMNIA Partners nationwide. Company commits that all Master Agreement sales will be accurately and timely reported to OMNIA Partners in accordance with the OMNIA Partners Administration Agreement. Company also commits its sales force will be compensated, including sales incentives, for sales to Public Agencies under the Master Agreement in a consistent or better manner compared to sales to Public Agencies if the Company were not awarded the Master Agreement. Request change: Company commits to aggressively market the Master Agreement as one of its go to market strategies within this defined sector and that its salesforce will be trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement to Public Agencies through OMNIA Partners nationwide. Remaining portion of the paragraph is agreeable. FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE EXHIBIT B ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, EXAMPLE 10. OMNIA Partners, Public Sector and Supplier shall publicize and promote the availability of the Master Agreement’s products and services to Public Agencies and such agencies’ employees. Supplier shall require each Public Agency to register its participation in the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector program by either registering on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector website (www.omniapartners.com/ publicsector), or executing a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement prior to processing the Participating Public Agency’s first sales order. Upon request, Supplier shall make available to interested Public Agencies a copy of the Master Agreement and such price lists or quotes as may be necessary for such Public Agencies to evaluate potential purchases. Request Change: OMINA Partners, Public Sector and Supplier shall publicize and promote the availability of the Master Agreement’s products and services to Public Agencies and such agencies’ employees. Should the Participating Agent or Public sector request to participate, Supplier shall require each Public Agency to register its participation in the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector program by either registering on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector website (www.omniapartners.com/publicsector), or executing a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement prior to processing the Participating Public Agency’s first sales order. Upon request, Supplier shall make available to interested Public Agencies a copy of the Master Agreement and such price lists or quotes as may be necessary for such Public Agencies to evaluate potential purchases. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, REPORTING & PAYMENT 12. An “Administrative Fee” shall be defined and due to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector from Supplier in the amount of three percent (3%) (“Administrative Fee Percentage”) multiplied by the total purchase amount paid to Supplier, less refunds, credits on returns, rebates and discounts, for the sale of products and/or services to Principal Procurement Agency and Participating Public Agencies pursuant to the Master Agreement (as amended from time to time and including any renewal thereof) (“Contract Sales”). From time to time the parties may mutually agree in writing to a lower Administrative Fee Percentage for a specifically identified Participating Public Agency’s Contract Sales. Request change: Adjust the percent from 3% to two percent (2%) and remove the inclusion of services from the admin fee. 13. Supplier shall provide OMNIA Partners, Public Sector with an electronic accounting report monthly, in the format prescribed by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, summarizing all Contract Sales for each calendar month. Request change: Supplier shall provide OMNIA Partners, Public Sector with an electronic accounting report monthly, in the format prescribed by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, summarizing all Contract sales Shipped for each Calendar month. Remaining portion of the paragraph is agreeable. Kr u e g e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l , I n c . PO B o x 8 1 0 0 , 1 3 3 0 B e l l e v u e S t r e e t FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE Solicitation Number 19-18, Request for Proposal (“RFP”) by Region 4 Education Service Center (“ESC”) for Furniture, Installation, and Related Services Exceptions EXHIBIT A RESPONSE FOR NATIONAL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT 1.0 OMNIA PARTNERS REQUIREMENTS 1.2 Marketing, Sales and Administrative Support Companies are required to pay an administrative fee of three percent (3%) of the greater of the Contract Sales under the Master Agreement and Guaranteed Contract Sales under this Request for Proposal. Request change: Modify the agreement to two percent (2%) administrative fee. 1.5 Objectives of Cooperative Program B. Establish the Master Agreement as the Company’s primary go to market strategy to Public Agencies nationwide; Request change: Establish the Master Agreement as one of the Company’s go to market strategies to Public Agencies nationwide. 2.0 REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS 2.1 Corporate Commitment Company commits that (1) the Master Agreement has received all necessary corporate authorizations and support of the Company’s executive management, (2) the Master Agreement is Company's primary “go to market” strategy for Public Agencies, (3) the Master Agreement will be promoted to all Public Agencies, including any existing customers, and Company will transition existing customers, upon their request, to the Master Agreement, and (4) that the Company has read and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Administration Agreement with OMNIA Partners and will execute such agreement concurrent with and as a condition of its execution of the Master Agreement with the Principal Procurement Agency. Company will identify an executive corporate sponsor and a separate national account manager within the RFP response that will be responsible for the overall management of the Master Agreement. Request change (2) to the Following: (2) the Master Agreement is one of the Companies “go to market” strategies for Public Agencies Request change (3) to the Following: (3) the Master Agreement will be promoted to all Public Agencies, including any existing customers upon their request. Clarification (4): Mark Waldecker will be the KI Sponsor contact. FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE 2.2 Pricing Commitment Company commits the not-to-exceed pricing provided under the Master Agreement pricing is its lowest available (net to buyer) to Public Agencies nationwide and further commits that if a Participating Public Agency is eligible for lower pricing through a national, state, regional or local or cooperative contract, the Company will match such lower pricing to that Participating Public Agency under the Master Agreement. Request change: Company commits the not-to-exceed pricing provided under the Master Agreement pricing is its lowest available (net to buyer)to Public Agencies nationwide based on the Master Agreements specific requirements which includes the negotiated terms and conditions and further commits that if a Participating public Agency is eligible for lower pricing through a national, state, regional, or local or cooperative contract and this alternative contract would have the exact requirements and agreed upon terms and conditions, the Company will match such pricing to that participating Public Agency under the Master Agreement. 2.3 Sales Commitment Company commits to aggressively market the Master Agreement as its go to market strategy in this defined sector and that its sales force will be trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement to Public Agencies through OMNIA Partners nationwide. Company commits that all Master Agreement sales will be accurately and timely reported to OMNIA Partners in accordance with the OMNIA Partners Administration Agreement. Company also commits its sales force will be compensated, including sales incentives, for sales to Public Agencies under the Master Agreement in a consistent or better manner compared to sales to Public Agencies if the Company were not awarded the Master Agreement. Request change: Company commits to aggressively market the Master Agreement as one of its go to market strategies within this defined sector and that its salesforce will be trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement to Public Agencies through OMNIA Partners nationwide. Remaining portion of the paragraph is agreeable. FURNISHING KNOWLEDGE EXHIBIT B ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT, EXAMPLE 10. OMNIA Partners, Public Sector and Supplier shall publicize and promote the availability of the Master Agreement’s products and services to Public Agencies and such agencies’ employees. Supplier shall require each Public Agency to register its participation in the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector program by either registering on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector website (www.omniapartners.com/ publicsector), or executing a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement prior to processing the Participating Public Agency’s first sales order. Upon request, Supplier shall make available to interested Public Agencies a copy of the Master Agreement and such price lists or quotes as may be necessary for such Public Agencies to evaluate potential purchases. Request Change: OMINA Partners, Public Sector and Supplier shall publicize and promote the availability of the Master Agreement’s products and services to Public Agencies and such agencies’ employees. Should the Participating Agent or Public sector request to participate, Supplier shall require each Public Agency to register its participation in the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector program by either registering on the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector website (www.omniapartners.com/publicsector), or executing a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement prior to processing the Participating Public Agency’s first sales order. Upon request, Supplier shall make available to interested Public Agencies a copy of the Master Agreement and such price lists or quotes as may be necessary for such Public Agencies to evaluate potential purchases. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, REPORTING & PAYMENT 12. An “Administrative Fee” shall be defined and due to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector from Supplier in the amount of three percent (3%) (“Administrative Fee Percentage”) multiplied by the total purchase amount paid to Supplier, less refunds, credits on returns, rebates and discounts, for the sale of products and/or services to Principal Procurement Agency and Participating Public Agencies pursuant to the Master Agreement (as amended from time to time and including any renewal thereof) (“Contract Sales”). From time to time the parties may mutually agree in writing to a lower Administrative Fee Percentage for a specifically identified Participating Public Agency’s Contract Sales. Request change: Adjust the percent from 3% to two percent (2%) and remove the inclusion of services from the admin fee. 13. Supplier shall provide OMNIA Partners, Public Sector with an electronic accounting report monthly, in the format prescribed by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, summarizing all Contract Sales for each calendar month. Request change: Supplier shall provide OMNIA Partners, Public Sector with an electronic accounting report monthly, in the format prescribed by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, summarizing all Contract sales Shipped for each Calendar month. Remaining portion of the paragraph is agreeable. Category    Price List  Catalog No.  Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3   Tier 4   Tier 5 Order Volume Order Volume Order Volume  Order Volume Order Volume    List Price    List Price  List Price  List Price  List Price $0 ‐ $15,000 $15,001 ‐ $50,000 $50,001 ‐$100,000 $100,001‐$250,000 $250,001 & Up  Discount  Discount  Discount  Discount  Discount  Systems Furniture  UNTIE SYSTEM KI‐11557  37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Systems Furniture  WIREWORKS PANEL  SYSTEM KI‐11392R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture CONNECTION ZONE KI‐11601 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Universal Height Adj  Screen KI‐PLW‐000039 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Tattoo Collection KI‐PLW‐000065 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Aristotle Casegoods  KI‐11578 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture 700 Series Desking  System KI‐11489R1  37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Genesis KI‐11382R5 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Trellis System KI‐11610 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture True Desking System KI‐11348R3  37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Workzone Desking KI‐11490R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Backbone Media  Platform KI‐11586 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Contract Tables KI‐11484R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Occasional Tables  KI‐11486R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Pillar Tables  KI‐PLW‐000012 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Pirouette Table  KI‐11606 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Powered Tables  KI‐11485R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Serenade Conference  Collection KI‐11605 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Toggle Table KI‐11597  37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Workup Tables KI‐11585  37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Cafeway ‐Cafeteria  Tables  KI‐11492R1 34% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Classroom‐ Tables ‐  Chairs KI‐11492R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Folding Chairs & Stools KI‐11480R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Folding Tables KI‐11487R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Learn2 Seating KI‐11584 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Multiple Seating  KI‐11486R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Ruckus Collection KI‐PLW‐000010 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Freestanding Furniture Classroom Collections KI‐11491R2 35% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Doni Seating Collection KI‐11621 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  FourC Seating  KI‐PLW‐000063 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Katera Stack and Guest  Chair  KI‐PLW‐000073 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Krueger International, Inc.  Products/Services /Pricing  Region 4 Education Services Center      Solicitation Number  18‐19  Drop Ship/Delivered Discountin * Discounts off  list price will be taken from Supplier's current published price lists  Seating/ Chairs  Silhouette Stack Chari KI‐PLW‐000072 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Stack and Guest Seating KI‐11479R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Task Seating KI‐11478R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Voyant Seating KI‐PLW‐000070 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Seating/ Chairs  Voz Guest Chair  KI‐PLW‐000071 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  Affina Collection  KI‐11591 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  Calida Lounge Furniture KI‐PLW‐000068 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  Lobby & Lounge Seating KI‐1148RR1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  MyPlace Lounge  Collection KI‐PLW‐000035 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  MyWay Lounge  Collection KI‐11604 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Soft Seating  Soltice Metal Collection KI‐11608 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  700 Series Files Storage KI‐11493R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  All Terrain Files Storage KI‐11494R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  U‐ Series Storage KI‐11539R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Library Furniture  Crossroads  KI‐11395R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Cafeteria Furniture Cafeway ‐Cafeteria  Tables KI‐11609 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Cafeteria Furniture Folding  Tables  KI‐11487R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Cafeteria Furniture Folding Chairs & Stools KI‐11480R2 37% 41% 44% 46% 46% Other Products Accessories  KI‐11488R1 37% 41% 44% 46% 46%   Auditorium  /Theater  Fixed Seating  Modular Walls Delivered & Installed Pricing  *** Price is to receive, deliver and install *** Price is for non‐ union labor, standard hours for install and deliver *** This price does not include any type of stair carr Cost includes all waste removal from site Cost includes all necessary tools and equipment required to install per the drawing or quote *** KI is not responsible for hardwiring of furniture to the building source *** KI is not responsible for connection of phone and data lines to the building source *** All areas where installations are to be performed are to be complete and free of other trades, products     tools, and equipment *** Failure to comply with any of the above job conditions may result in additional costs   Additional Services: Design Services $75.00 per hour Project Management Services $50.00 per hour Architectural products are not quoted with installation and transportation charges. Installation and transportation charges are quoted on a  project basis  Includes : Fixed Seating & Tables,  Concerto Auditorium seating & Lancaster Auditorium Seating  Architectural products are not quoted with installation and transportation charges. Installation and transportation charges are quoted on a  project basis  Includes:  Light line, Genius and Evoke  Demountable Walls  Category    Price List  Catalog No.  Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3   Tier 4   Tier 5 Order Volume Order Volume Order Volume  Order Volume Order Volume    List Price    List Price  List Price  List Price  List Price $0 ‐ $15,000 $15,001 ‐ $50,000 $50,001 ‐$100,000 $100,001‐$250,000 $250,001 & Up  Discount  Discount  Discount  Discount  Discount  Systems Furniture  UNTIE SYSTEM KI‐11557  28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Systems Furniture  WIREWORKS PANEL  SYSTEM KI‐11392R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture CONNECTION ZONE KI‐11601 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Universal Height Adj  Screen KI‐PLW‐000039 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Tatto Collection KI‐PLW‐000065 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Aristotle Casegoods  KI‐11578 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture 700 Series Desking  System KI‐11489R1  28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Genesis KI‐11382R5 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Trellis System KI‐11610 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture True Desking System KI‐11348R3  28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Workzone Desking KI‐11490R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Backbone Media  Platform KI‐11586 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Contract Tables KI‐11484R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Occasional Tables KI‐11486R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Pillar Tables KI‐PLW‐000012 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Pirouette Table KI‐11606 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Powered Tables KI‐11485R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Serenade Conference  Collection KI‐11605 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Toggle Table KI‐11597  28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Workup Tables KI‐11585  28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Cafeway ‐Cafeteria  Tables KI‐11492R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Classroom‐ Tables ‐  Chairs KI‐11492R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Folding Chairs & Stools KI‐11480R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Folding Tables KI‐11487R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Learn2 Seating KI‐11584 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Multiple Seating KI‐11486R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Ruckus Collection KI‐PLW‐000010 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Freestanding Furniture Classroom Collections KI‐11491R2 23% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Doni Seating Collection KI‐11621 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  FourC Seating KI‐PLW‐000063 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Katera Stack and Guest  Chair KI‐PLW‐000073 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Krueger International, Inc.  Products/Services /Pricing  Region 4 Education Services Center      Solicitation Number  18‐19  Delivered & Installed  Discounting * Discounts off  list price will be taken from Supplier's current published price lists  Seating/ Chairs  Silhouette Stack Chair KI‐PLW‐000072 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Stack and Guest Seating KI‐11479R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Task Seating KI‐11478R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Voyant Seating KI‐PLW‐000070 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Seating/ Chairs  Voz Guest Chair KI‐PLW‐000071 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  Affina Collection KI‐11591 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  Calida Lounge Furniture KI‐PLW‐000068 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  Lobby & Lounge Seating KI‐1148RR1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  MyPlace Lounge  Collection KI‐PLW‐000035 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  MyWay Lounge  Collection KI‐11604 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Soft Seating  Soltice Metal Collection KI‐11608 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  700 Series Files Storage KI‐11493R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  All Terrain Files Storage KI‐11494R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Filing Systems, Storage &  Equipment  U‐ Series Storage KI‐11539R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Library Furniture  Crossroads KI‐11395R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Cafeteria Furniture Cafeway ‐Cafeteria  Tables KI‐11609 22% 33% 37% 40% 40% Cafeteria Furniture Folding  Tables KI‐11487R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Cafeteria Furniture Folding Chairs & Stools KI‐11480R2 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Other Products Accessories KI11488R1 28% 33% 37% 40% 40% Auditorium /Theater  Fixed Seating  Includes : Fixed Seating & Tables, Concerto Auditorium seating  & Lancaster Auditorium Steating Modular Walls  Delivered & Installed Pricing  *** Price is to receive, deliver and instal *** Price is for non‐ union labor, standard hours for install and deliver *** This price does not include any type of stair carr *** This price does not include any type of stair carr *** Any other wage requirement or hourly work schedule will be an added upcharge on a separate line of the quotatio Cost includes all waste removal from site Cost includes all necessary tools and equipment required to install per the drawing or quote *** KI is not responsible for hardwiring of furniture to the building source *** KI is not responsible for connection of phone and data lines to the building source *** All areas where installations are to be performed are to be complete and free of other trades, products     tools, and equipment *** Failure to comply with any of the above job conditions may result in additional costs Additional Services: Design Services $75.00 Per hour Project Management Services $50.00 per hour Architectural products are not quoted with installation and transportation charges. Installation and transportation charges are quoted on a  project basis  Includes:  LIghtLine, Genius and Evoke Demoutable Walls  Architectural products are not quoted with installation and transportation charges. Installation and transportation charges are quoted on a  project basis  3.0 SUPPLIER RESPONSE Supplier must supply the following information in order for the Principal Procurement Agency to determine Supplier’s qualifications to extend the resulting Master Agreement to Participating Public Agencies through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. A. Brief history and description of Supplier. At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart contract furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the contract furniture company that best understands the contract furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure contract furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge. Contract furniture solutions for any environment KI’s product portfolio includes the following: architectural walls, desking systems, classroom desks, teacher desks, tables, classroom tables, conference tables, cafeteria tables, training tables, occasional tables, seating, task chairs, bariatric chairs, patient chairs, medical recliners, medical gliders, sleepers, side seating, guest chairs, stack chairs, nesting chairs, stools, classroom chairs, tablet arm chairs, lounge seating, lobby benches, multiple seating, school library furniture, task lighting, casegoods, auditorium seating, fixed seating, lecture hall seating, seminar tables, lecterns, dormitory furniture, filing cabinets, lateral files, panel systems and more. Our contract furniture innovations reflect a desire to be our customers’ market resource and to help them make smart contract furniture decisions. Our strong market understanding is why KI customers throughout the world continue to rely on our trusted expertise to create solutions that fit their environments, brilliantly. KI, a contract furniture company, manufactures innovative furniture and movable wall system solutions for educational, university, business and government markets. With corporate headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin, KI is fully established throughout the United States and neighboring countries Canada and Latin America, as well as across Europe, and the Middle East. KI’s presence in these countries is supported by dedicated showrooms featuring furniture solutions uniquely designed for customer needs and local standards. KI global subsidiaries currently include KI Europe, KI Canada, KI India, and KI China. With more than 3,000 employees worldwide, KI continues to build relationships globally, extending its trusted expertise throughout the global marketplace. KI continues to differentiate itself and establish enduring relationships throughout the world by personalizing products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and “Market of One” manufacturing philosophy. B. Total number and location of sales persons employed by Supplier. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Green Bay, Wis. Employees: 659 Eastern Region Central Region Western Region International Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Denver, CO Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada Boston, MA Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Toronto, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC Green Bay, WI Phoenix, AZ Beijing, China New York, NY Houston, TX San Francisco, CA Malaysia Washington, D.C. St. Louis, MO Lauenau, Germany Benelux, Netherlands London, United Kingdon Yorkshire, United Kingdom Wisconsin Green Bay Task Seating and Stack Chairs 305 Green Bay Transportation Hub 18 Bonduel Seating and Tables 219 Manitowoc Architectural Walls and Systems 191 High Point, NC Executive Task Seating, Lounge Seating 98 and Occasional Tables Tupelo, MS Folding Chairs and Tables, Stools 27 and Caddies Pembroke, Ontario, Canada Storage and Residence Hall Furniture 145 Beijing, China Educational and Healthcare Furniture 1 Europe (multiple locations) Systems, Seating and Storage 45 C. Number and location of support centers (if applicable) and location of corporate office. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Green Bay, Wis. Employees: 659 Eastern Region Central Region Western Region International Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Denver, CO Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada Boston, MA Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Toronto, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC Green Bay, WI Phoenix, AZ Beijing, China New York, NY Houston, TX San Francisco, CA Malaysia Washington, D.C. St. Louis, MO Lauenau, Germany Benelux, Netherlands London, United Kingdon Yorkshire, United Kingdom D. Annual sales for the three previous fiscal years. 2018 - $607,991,000 2017 - $649,959,000 2016 - $592,575,000 E. Submit FEIN and Dunn & Bradstreet report. Federal ID Number: 39-1375589 Duns Number: 03-267-2651 F. Describe any green or environmental initiatives or policies. Ever since 1941, KI made a promise: to act as a steward of the environment. Since then, KI has been dedicated to serving its customers, its community, and future generation in a way that will protect the world in which we live. KI believes that, big or small, every action that safeguards and restores the environment is significant. KI is committed to making this happen by creating and providing products that advance environmental and human health, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. KI manufactures innovative furniture and movable wall system solutions for education, healthcare, government, and corporate markets. Our customers count on us for information in making smart decisions that support the way they work – and their bottom line. At KI, we believe that our commitment to customer satisfaction and our ability to listen, share expert advice, meet specific needs, and be flexible is what will keep us in business for decades to come. As an employee-owned company with worldwide operations, economic sustainability is one of our primary goals. We also strive to establish long-term profitability while contributing to the financial welfare of our owners, employees, and to the communities where we are located. As a part of our ISO 9001-2008 certification, KI has developed processes to identify various strategies that make it possible to utilize available resources to our best advantage. Efforts to promote usage of those resources are both efficient and responsibility, which in turn, provides long-term benefits. These benefits include a profitable business model at KI, and moreover, lessen environmental concerns that could negatively impact the local community. To support this, we make sure every manufacturing process, whether it’s constructing a chair or marketing our products, reduces or eliminates the impact on the environment. We incorporate renewable and recyclable materials, such as bio-based foam or recycled aluminum framework, in all of our products as much as we can, and we design all of products for longevity by using recyclable components that are easy to disassemble, repair, and recycle at the end of the life cycle. For the long haul, attention to this type of detail is intended to increase the strength of KI as a viable operation. KI is committed to continually exploring viable product designs that will aid in the achievement of sustainable principles and provide customers with sustainable solutions as required for their workplace needs. Representing the furniture manufacturing industry, KI, its leadership, and its employees work in cooperation with environmental professionals and their projects to examine how the company’s product offerings embrace the following critical areas: energy efficiency, human and environmental health, durability, performance and maintenance, embodied energy and pollution, and resource limitation and waste management. Through KI’s Design for the Environment program (DfE), KI developed an approach which continually reinforces its commitment to sustainable design and manufacturing processes. This approach is as follows: • KI regularly reviews all of its manufacturing facilities and continues to look at processes to be more environmentally friendly, including such things as painting processes, adhesives, metal cleaning, finishes, and packaging. This is intended to not only improve the indoor air quality to the end user, but also to address waste minimization, recycling and the use of alternative non-hazardous materials. • KI purposely uses raw materials that have a positive and/or minimal impact on the environment. While many decisions may be motivated by a desire to protect the environment, KI takes into account the effects of raw materials on land use and substitution, as well as the broad range of environmental impacts inherent to the life cycle of its products. • KI persistently pursues the development of products and constituents with the largest percentage of recycled content and those which can be easily repaired, disassembled, and recycled. • KI continually searches for vendors and alternative options that offer the largest percentage of recycled content, utilizing both pre-consumer and post-consumer constituents. At KI, we believe that quality products can be manufactured without sacrificing employee engagement, community support, corporate ethics or the health and safety of our employees. KI recognizes the importance of educating itself and its employees on inclusiveness and other aspects of social responsibility as a part of its commitment to the “triple bottom line” concept of sustainability. . This program will be conducted at a minimum of two stages during product development: (1) during the feasibility stage and (2) during the business plan stage. KI will consider the following elements as part of the design process to improve products’ recyclability and biodegradability, to minimize energy and water use, and to reduce the environmental impact at the end of the standard life cycle. . Design and manufacturing teams will ensure that all products have a long and useful life; can withstand repeated service, repair, and handling; and have standardized product parts and components available to facilitate maintenance, servicing and reassembly. KI products are built to last and are backed by warranty, which is valid for as long as the product is owned by the original buyer. The warranty covers defects in materials and craftsmanship found during normal usage. . KI strives to minimize the impact of harmful chemicals associated within its manufacturing processes and products to safeguard the health of humans, wildlife and the greater environment. KI assesses and manages all chemicals associated with products, processes, and maintenance operations to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. KI will also take additional steps to identify, reduce and eliminate chemicals of concern. . KI’s environmental mission involves efforts to minimize the embodied energy in its raw materials and to conserve energy in its manufacturing processes, its products and its transportation. Through a continuous improvement process, KI strives to advance energy efficiency, reduce cost, optimize capital investment, reduce environmental and greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve natural resources. KI will promote efficient use of energy while complying with relevant federal, state, and local regulations. KI manages energy efficiency by adhering to the following initiatives: • Establish and implement effective energy management programs that support the organization’s strategic plan. • Design, manufacture, and re-engineer products and processes to reduce our energy impact. • Expect and encourage all employees to promote energy conservation while at work, home, and the communities where KI conducts business. • Nurture relationships with government and utility companies on energy programs to reduce energy consumption and pollution. • Set and use energy efficiency objectives and targets to drive performance improvements from a management, design, and operations perspective. . KI strives to reduce 100% of its contribution to solid waste generated from fabrication or assembly of product components. Reductions in landfill waste will be achieved through increased material efficiency and the creation of value for waste materials through reuse of recycling efforts. . KI’s primary source of water is the municipal water systems where its facilities are located. KI continues to implement reductions in its annual water consumption and discharges by modifying or improving its manufacturing processes and implementing water efficiency technologies. . KI has a Smart Way certified fleet and utilizes only Smart Way certified carriers. KI has an anti-idling policy in place stating that no diesel engine should idle for longer than five minutes, except by exception. By doing this, KI is lowering maintenance costs and reduces the carbon footprint of the KI Fleet. KI was founded on the belief that human-centered design can impact the lives of people and ultimately the world, including the lives of future generations. Today, KI is committed to incorporating a human-centered, socially responsible approach to everything it does: from hiring to manufacturing, from designing to purchasing, and from workforce engagement to community outreach. It is an ongoing process that requires the active, vigilant, and creative participation of all involved. KI set its standards and measures its success through social responsibility principles. . KI is committed to conducting business activities lawfully and with honesty and integrity. To accomplish this goal, all employees receive training with regard to KI’s position on basic ethical issues, so that they can act in accordance with those policies. KI’s code of conduct specifies these standards and rules, which are designed to provide employees with guidelines for their business conduct. . KI’s assets are to be used solely for the company’s benefit. These assets include physical assets and intangible assets, such as intellectual property, as well as all information about the company’s business, including technologies, business strategies and plans, and financial data. Employees shall not transfer the company’s assets to others except in the ordinary course of business. Employees may have access to confidential information regarding the company’s business, its customers, suppliers and competitors. Employees shall not use such information for personal financial gain through the trading of securities or other personal financial transactions. Employees hall not transfer company information onto any asset not owned by KI (i.e., home computer). . KI gains and maintains its business because of the quality and value of its products and services and the respect and confidence instill in its customers. The following policies are designed to ensure that this principle is followed: Gifting of Employees • Employees shall not accept gifts of money from any person or entity desiring to do business with KI. • Employees shall not solicit non-monetary gifts, gratuities, tickets, entertainment or other personal benefits or favors from KI’s customers or suppliers or those seeking such relationships. • Employees and members of their immediate families are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any direct or indirect kickback, rebate or other benefit which results from the company’s purchase of goods or other business action. If a supplier or carrier makes an offer of this type, employees are to decline it and report it to the materials manager at his/her plant for necessary follow-up. Occasionally, suppliers may offer advertising or promotional items of nominal value (less than $10) where acceptance of the gift is required by applicable norms. If this situation occurs, employees are to promptly disclose the activity to their manager who will assist in determining the ultimate disposition of the item. Payments by Employees • Employees shall not directly or indirectly make or offer payments of money, gifts, services, entertainment or anything of value to any government official or employee. • No employee or their party acting on behalf of KI may make any payment or offer any benefit of any kind, other than those included in the standard marketing policies of the company and which are available to all customers on an equal basis, to any customer or potential customer as an inducement to buy KI’s products or services. • Offering entertainment to individuals doing business or seeking to do business with the company must be reasonable and approved in advance by the employee’s manager. • All agreements with agents, sales representatives or consultant must be in writing and must clearly state the services to be performed, the basis for earning the commission or fee involved, the applicable rate or fee, and the fact that the agreement is subject to public disclosure. . Because KI considers employees to be the company’s most valuable asset, we maintain high quality safety program for the protection of each employee. In keeping with this, KI is committed to maintaining compliance with all applicable local and national regulations that govern the company’s performance in the area of employee health and safety. The primary goal of KI’s safety program is to prevent and eliminate serious injuries and consequences of all accidents. Efforts of the company alone will not prevent accidents. All KI employees receive general and specific training on various safety procedures, thus rendering safety the responsibility of every employee. KI employees are required to follow safe practices and report any hazard directly and immediately to their department manager/facilitator. Any employee performing an unsafe act is a hazard and may be subject to disciplinary action. . KI fosters a creative and stimulating work environment and empowers all employees to provide the highest possible level of service to the customer. Like the markets the company serves, KI encourages an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. It is KI’s commitment to provide employees with a competitive compensation and benefit package, career advancement opportunities, training programs, wellness activities, and a fun and exciting environment in which to work. KI is dedicated to ensuring that the human rights of its employees are protected and respected, on a local and global scale, which includes the prohibition of forced, involuntary or child labor. In line with these guiding principles, KI expects the same level of responsibility to human rights protections from its global supply network. . KI is committed to maintain a work environment that is characterized by mutual respect, professionalism, and absence of harassment and bullying. In keeping with this commitment, all managers, employees, vendors and customers are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct which exemplifies and supports a professional work environment free from all forms of discrimination. It is KI’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information or any other protected class. To this end, KI supports and cooperates with all applicable laws, regulations and executive orders in all of the company’s employment policies, practices and decisions. KI takes affirmative action to assure that equal opportunity for employment is provided with regard to all personnel actions, including but not limited to: • Recruiting, testing, selection, hiring, promotion and other employment decisions. • Compensation, benefits, transfers, training, social and recreational programs, job assignments, layoffs, recalls, education and other terms and conditions of employment. KI’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy and affirmative action obligations include full support from Richard Resch, CEO and Chairman of the board. The corporate human resources business partner serves as the equal opportunity coordinator for KI and has the overall responsibility for training KI employees on this subject and assuring compliance with this policy. All employees are responsible for supporting the concept of equal opportunity and affirmative action and are expected to take prompt and appropriate action to prevent harassment or discrimination at KI, whether by company employees, customers or vendors. . KI is committed to being a good corporate citizen and will continue to give back to the communities in which it operates. KI’s primary giving includes health and wellness-related organizations, as well as organizations that benefit youth and education. KI supports activities deemed worthwhile through time, talent, products and money as appropriate. An annual budget is developed each year for charitable contributions. Each of the following areas will have budgets allocated accordingly: KI product requests, KI store merchandise requests, and monetary requests. Key charities will be selected during the budgeting process, and funds or products will be identified as potential commitments for the upcoming year. KI makes a long-term commitment to support key charities for civic, social and public goodwill and will review this list annually as community priorities change. G. Describe any diversity programs or partner’s supplier does business with and how Participating Agencies may use diverse partners through the Master Agreement. Indicate how, if at all, pricing changes when using the diversity program. As an equal opportunity employer, KI implements fair labor and business practices across all levels of the organization. Promoting a balanced playing field in the marketplace, KI follows basic guidelines when selecting subcontractors. Ensuring fair procurement of products and services, KI participates in the development, preparation and execution of individual subcontracting plans and monitors performance relative to each plan. The company's support of minority and women-owned enterprises is demonstrated through outreach efforts, internal guidelines and processes, contractual language and incentive plans. Some of the specific ways KI can meet supplier diversity initiatives include. Outreach efforts to obtain sources: • Contracting minority and small business trade associations • Contracting business development organizations • Requesting sources from the Small Business Administration's Procurement Marketing and Access Network (Pro-Net) System. • Attending small, minority and women-owned small business procurement conferences and trade fairs. Internal efforts to guide and encourage purchasing personnel: • Presenting workshops, seminars and training programs • Establishing, maintaining and using small, hubzone, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business source lists, guides and other data for soliciting subcontracts. • Monitoring activities to evaluate compliance with the subcontracting plan KI also participates and cooperates in pertinent studies and/or surveys as well as periodic compliance reporting which show compliance with subcontracting plans. For detailed information regarding KI's minority business interactions, please refer to KI's Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan enclosed within this section of the proposal. H. Describe any historically underutilized business certifications supplier holds and the certifying agency. This may include business enterprises such as minority and women owned, small or disadvantaged, disable veterans, etc. KI is a Large S-Corporation with no Minority status. I. Describe how supplier differentiates itself from its competitors. What Makes Us Different By sharing our thought leadership and experience, we help you to make well-informed, educated decisions about your furniture investment as well as the overall space it will be in. That’s why we will lead with a question instead of a catalog. We want to hear what you have to say about your company’s goals, how your employees or students want to work or learn, your expectations…even what you want people to feel when they walk into your space. What is important to you is important to us. We’ve made conscious decisions to structure our business – from the front office to the manufacturing floor – in a way that allows us to respond to you. Our proven track record and repeat business demonstrates the depth and duration of our efforts to build relationships. Following are a few more reasons customers keep coming back to KI for furniture solutions: Unlike the vast majority of furniture manufacturers, KI is 100% employee owned. And when you own something, you treat it differently. Everyone in the organization from the executive office to the production floor is a stakeholder in the company. And while the benefits of employee ownership for the company and the employee are well known, there are less visible advantages for the customer as well. • Empowered Employees – We encourage every single employee to view themselves as an owner and entrepreneur. Our employees have the autonomy and flexibility to streamline processes, implement innovative ideas and make decisions on behalf of what is best for the customer. They understand that your happiness leads to their success. • Consistency – Mergers and acquisitions regularly occur in the furniture industry, distracting employees by disrupting culture and adversely affecting policies, procedures and employment. Employee ownership ensures continuity and stability for both employees and customers. • Increased Investment – In addition to tax savings, the employee ownership structure can result in additional savings from having a workforce that is invested in being productive and finding innovative ways to save money and bring value to the customer. Those dollars can be reinvested into technology improvements, increased services and other initiatives that benefit our customers. We are invested in your success, so we will always be transparent in what we can or can’t do for you. We will stay on schedule. We will hold to our quote, no hidden fees. We know that your credibility is on the line, so we will always be forthright about our intentions. The market is constantly shifting. Customer needs are ever changing. And KI is always there. We persistently grow our knowledge base and deepen our understanding to help shape and support your success. Whether you’re furnishing a business, school, healthcare facility or government facility, each environment presents its own nuances and challenges. KI strategically targets furniture solutions in these core markets: • College and University • K-12 • Medium and Large Business • Healthcare • Federal and State Government By zeroing in on these core markets, we are able to design furniture solutions and support services that address the needs specific to each. At KI, we believe that the only customer who matters is you – you are our Market of One. So we’ve structured everything from our service and support teams to the manufacturing floor to be nimble and adaptable to your needs. We’re the right place for furniture, service and fulfillment options that align with your brand, your culture and your work environment. • Product Portfolio – While we offer a robust line of furniture, we’re also adept at customizing existing products to better fit your needs. We can also collaborate with you, your architect or interior designer to design a piece of furniture from scratch to meet very specific needs unique to your business. • Dedicated Service – You will have a team of experienced professionals assisting you through the furniture procurement journey. In addition, you have 24/7/365 access to your order information from any electronic device via ki.com/orderstatus. • Fulfillment Freedom – While we offer space planning, shipping and installation services, we will never limit you to working with agencies owned or affiliated strictly with KI. Rather, we will gladly collaborate and coordinate with any partner, dealer and/or installation entity you choose. Unlike our peers, KI does not prescribe to pre-set distribution channels. Rather, we deploy local KI representatives to work directly with you. KI’s approach provides alternative procurement methods that allow you, not the manufacturer, to determine the best means to manage ordering and fulfillment activities. It also provides you the opportunity to reduce costs via bypassing the traditional dealer/”middleman” model, if required. This client-centric business model is the engine that continues to drive KI’s growth and client satisfaction. Ultimately, clients appreciate the flexibility to make purchasing and fulfillment decisions according to their needs versus what may be most expedient for the manufacturer. While work tasks may be similar from business to business, we believe every customer is unique with its own brand, culture and ways of working. Since our company’s inception, we’ve responded to customer requests to customize existing products or design new products to better fit their needs. That responsiveness shaped how we work with our customers as well as the physical layout of our manufacturing facilities. Today, more than 20 percent of all KI sales are personalized solutions compared to an industry standard of approximately 1 percent. If a personalized solution is desired, you will have access to the Tailored Product Group. This team is dedicated to tailoring product solutions and assisting with space planning ideas to meet any requirements or solve issues unique to your project. J. Describe any present or past litigation, bankruptcy or reorganization involving supplier. Through the normal course of daily business as a large company, KI, may be involved in periodic litigation. None of this litigation is materially adverse to the operations or KI’s ability to perform under this bid or contract. K. Felony Conviction Notice: Indicate if the supplier KI is not owned or operated by anyone who has been convicted of a felony; or L. Describe any debarment or suspension actions taken against supplier There has not been any actions taken against the company. Distribution, Logistics A. Describe the full line of products and services offered by supplier. KI’s product portfolio includes the following: architectural walls, desking systems, benching systems, Casegoods, classroom desks, teacher desks, tables, classroom tables, conference tables, cafeteria tables, training tables, occasional tables, seating, task chairs, bariatric chairs, patient chairs, medical recliners, medical gliders, sleepers, side seating, guest chairs, stack chairs, nesting chairs, stools, classroom chairs, tablet arm chairs, lounge seating, lobby benches, multiple seating, school library furniture, task lighting, auditorium seating, fixed seating, lecture hall seating, seminar tables, lecterns, dormitory furniture, Library Furniture, filing cabinets, lateral files, panel systems and more. B. Describe how supplier proposes to distribute the products/service nationwide. Include any states where products and services will not be offered under the Master Agreement, including U.S. Territories and Outlying Areas. KI distributes its products through a national and global network of Key Dealer Partners. Cultivated through a shared sense of commitment to providing extraordinary service, these alliances offer dedicated project management. KI provides extensive in-house services to support these dealers and the end user, KI’s ultimate customer. Truly distinguishing itself as a competitor in the turnkey-servicing arena, KI has the flexibility to distribute products and services in a method which best reflects the needs of the individual client. Although KI will partner with a Key Dealer or Service Provider, KI has established a scope of services that provides a successful project management strategy and ensures customer satisfaction. In addition, KI will tailor its scope of services to an account's application requirements. KI is able to provide products and services in all U.S. Territories and outlying areas. C. Describe how Participating Agencies are ensured they will receive the Master Agreement pricing; include all distribution channels such as direct ordering, retail or in-store locations, through distributors, etc. Describe how Participating Agencies verify and audit pricing to ensure its compliance with the Master Agreement. Salesforce.com is more than a tracking or reporting tool for our sales representatives; it’s an active communications hub for your entire account team. Each KI employee involved with your account – from order placement to payment – can access the platform in real time to: • Find key people and their contact information • Access quoting, contracts and other pricing, credit and billing information • View real-time updates on project status • Share information and collaborate on cases in real time Salesforce.com allows us to all be on the same page when it comes to your account. Team members see the same information regardless of who enters the data or from which location. D. Identify all other companies that will be involved in processing, handling or shipping the products/service to the end user. Not Applicable. KI will be handling the processing, handling and shipping of all products. E. Provide the number, size and location of Supplier’s distribution facilities, warehouses and retail network as applicable. Not Applicable Marketing and Sales A. Provide a detailed ninety-day plan beginning from award date of the Master Agreement describing the strategy to immediately implement the Master Agreement as one of the Company’s go to market Strategies for the Public Agencies to Company’s teams nationwide, to include, but not limited to: i. Executive leadership endorsement and sponsorship of the award as one of the public sector go-to-market strategy within first 10 days ii. Training and education of Supplier’s national sales force with participation from the Supplier’s executive leadership, along with the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector team within first 90 days - KI Senior Management advised - KI Communications Department works with Premier on appropriate public relations announcement - Announcement of award sent to KI field sales team - KI Operations works with OMNIA to obtain OMNIA member directory and place on appropriate portals for field access - Web Ex conducted with appropriate KI personnel, i.e. field sales, internal support, etc. advising of the award and appropriate action steps to execute the contract. The web ex would occur 30 to 60 days prior to the launch date to ensure appropriate education (Timing based on time frame given by OMNIA from award announcement to contract date) - Addition of OMNIA to appropriate marketing collateral - Quarterly conference calls with KI’s Senior Management and OMNIA’s contract Administrator to review goals and objectives if required - Quarterly meeting with KI Sales Management to review project opportunities to leverage OMNIA contracts - Updates and education on the OMNIA contract will be conducted annually at the KI International Sales Meeting Web Ex to Field Sales and Internal Support announcing OMNIA contract Award - Overview of the OMNIA Contracts - Identify OMNIA members and steps to access member information - Identify lead generation activity related to OMNIA members - Identify products available to OMNIA members - Education on discount structure - Education on proper documentation to ensure OMNIA member is identified on order - Identify contact team to field questions - Identify OMNIA field support and means to access for support B. Provide a detailed ninety-day plan beginning from award date of the Master Agreement describing the strategy to market the Master Agreement to current Participating Public Agencies, existing Public Agency customers of Supplier, as well as to prospective Public Agencies nationwide immediately upon award, to include, but not limited to: i. Creation and distribution of a co-branded press release to trade publications ii. Announcement, Master Agreement details and contact information published on the Supplier’s website within first 90 days iii. Design, publication and distribution of co-branded marketing materials within first 90 days iv. Commitment to attendance and participation with OMNIA Partners, Public Sector at national (i.e. NIGP Annual Forum, NPI Conference, etc.), regional (i.e. Regional NIGP Chapter Meetings, Regional Cooperative Summits, etc.) and supplier-specific trade shows, conferences and meetings throughout the term of the Master Agreement v. Commitment to attend, exhibit and participate at the NIGP Annual Forum in an area reserved by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector for partner suppliers. Booth space will be purchased and staffed by Supplier. In addition, Supplier commits to provide reasonable assistance to the overall promotion and marketing efforts for the NIGP Annual Forum, as directed by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. vi. Design and publication of national and regional advertising in trade publications throughout the term of the Master Agreement vii. Ongoing marketing and promotion of the Master Agreement throughout its term (case studies, collateral pieces, presentations, promotions, etc.) viii. Dedicated OMNIA Partners, Public Sector internet web-based homepage on Supplier’s website with: • OMNIA Partners, Public Sector standard logo; • Copy of original Request for Proposal; • Copy of Master Agreement and amendments between Principal Procurement Agency and Supplier; • Summary of Products and pricing; • Marketing Materials • Electronic link to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector’s website including the online registration page; • A dedicated toll-free number and email address for OMNIA Partners, Public Sector - KI Communications Department works with OMNIA on appropriate public relations announcement - Announcement of award sent to KI field sales team - Addition of OMNIA to appropriate marketing collateral and appropriate links established from KI websites to OMNIA within the first 90 days - Identify OMNIA’s annual conferences/opportunities to exhibit and meet with OMNIA members and include in annual conference/exhibit calendars. Notification of appropriate field support - If required - Schedule annual visit to OMNIA to review contract performance and other contract opportunities to support OMNIA members C. Describe how Supplier will transition any existing Public Agency customers’ accounts to the Master Agreement available nationally through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. Include a list of current cooperative contracts (regional and national) Supplier holds and describe how the Master Agreement will be positioned among the other cooperative agreements. KI will provide all Public Agencies and Accounts their procurement contract options and honor the direction and decision that the Public Agency makes with their purchase. F. Acknowledge Supplier agrees to provide its logo(s) to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector and agrees to provide permission for reproduction of such logo in marketing communications and promotions. Acknowledge that use of OMNIA Partners, Public Sector logo will require permission for reproduction, as well. KI agrees to Provide our logo and OMNIA would have permission for reproduce such logo. E. Confirm Supplier will be proactive in direct sales of Supplier’s goods and services to Public Agencies nationwide and the timely follow up to leads established by OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All sales materials are to use the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector logo. Separate Communications will be presented and posted providing a Public Agency updates on their procurement option. At a minimum, the Supplier’s sales initiatives should communicate: i. Master Agreement was competitively solicited and publicly awarded by a Principal Procurement Agency ii. Best government pricing iii. No cost to participate iv. Non-exclusive KI confirms with the changes noted above. G. Confirm Supplier will train its national sales force on the Master Agreement. At a minimum, sales training should include: i. Key features of Master Agreement ii. Working knowledge of the solicitation process iii. Awareness of the range of Public Agencies that can utilize the Master Agreement through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector iv. Knowledge of benefits of the use of cooperative contracts KI agrees H. Provide the name, title, email and phone number for the person(s), who will be responsible for: i. Executive Support MARK WALDECKER | Corporate Accounts / K-12 Dealer Development Manager P: 920.406.3508 | M: 920.327.0195 | E: mark.waldecker@ki.com | ki.com ii. Marketing JODI LIPSH | MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER P: 920.468.2343 | E: jodi.lipsh@ki.com | ki.com iii. Sales Shannon Meek | District Leader P: 713.880.2329 | M: 281.782.8584 | E: Shannon.meek@ki.com | ki.com iv. Sales Support MOLLY LAYDEN | SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER P: 920.468.2716 | E: molly.layden@ki.com | ki.com v. Financial Reporting ANDY VANSTRATEN | Contract Manager P: 920.468.2394 | E: andy.van.straten@ki.com | ki.com vi. Accounts Payable JENNIFER BAUGNET | Assistant Manager - Customer Financial Services P: 920.468.2750 | F: 1-800-844-0593 | E: jennifer.baugnet@ki.com | ki.com vii. Contracts ANDY VANSTRATEN | Contract Manager P: 920.468.2394 | E: andy.van.straten@ki.com | ki.com I. Describe in detail how Supplier’s national sales force is structured, including contact information for the highest-level executive in charge of the sales team. BRIAN KRENKE | CEO P: 920.468.2239 | E: brian.krenke@ki.com | ki.com Please find the attached organizational charts for sales force structure. J. Explain in detail how the sales teams will work with the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector team to implement, grow and service the national program. KI has an internal support team of Market Development representative and Inside Sales representative that scour the industry looking for opportunities to participate on upcoming projects. Within many of these conversations our Representatives will determine the Customers’ needs and paths in which they are able to purchase products, such as through the Omnia Cooperatives. KI also employees a network of Regional sales Leaders and representatives that work hand in hand with Dealer representatives to allow onsite support to the customer’s. All of these individuals engage in sales support training at KI’s corporate headquarters in which they review sales strategies and contracts that they can take advantage of in order to provide the Customers with their eligibility and options for the most competitive pricing and ease of doing business. KI also offers invitations to all of KI contracted sales representatives to our National Sales Meeting that go over product enhancements, new products and Sales Strategies. With such a robust sales network these individuals can align themselves with Omnia partner’s regional representation in order to build a synergy that will enhance the Customers overall experience. When KI is awarded a purchasing contract the entire sales community is notified and briefed on the opportunity. KI then loads the entire agreement and discounting into our quoting database so that all of our price quotation users have access to the contract and when the contract is referenced the contract discounting auto-fills in the quote by product SKU. This allows for accurate and up to date pricing and compliance for the sales teams and customer. K. Explain in detail how Supplier will manage the overall national program throughout the term of the Master Agreement, including ongoing coordination of marketing and sales efforts, timely new Participating Public Agency account set-up, timely contract administration, etc. KI’s contract division within the corporate headquarters assists with educating/customer support on all purchasing contracts that KI holds. This team will also work with the Omnia Cooperative teams on any administration duties such as addition and removal of products, discounting, added approved dealers and extensions. This team is a valuable source for maintaining compliance to the contract and educating Sales teams and Customers of their eligibility and how to utilize these great opportunities. Due to their familiarity with the contracts they also complete the sales reporting and administration fees in a timely manner. L. State the amount of Supplier’s Public Agency sales for the previous fiscal year. Provide a list of Supplier’s top 10 Public Agency customers, the total purchases for each for the previous fiscal year along with a key contact for each. As a privately held company, the financial information is held confidential. Furthermore, the Companies standard practices and in some cases contractual obligations restrain the Company from displaying the customer’s, their contacts and spending history in any solicitations or between other contract holders with the Company out of the respect for their confidentiality. College/University Wisconsin $1M to $5M College/University North Carolina $1M to $3M College/University Washington $250K to $1M K-12 Michigan $1M to $4M K-12 Illinois $1M to $3M K-12 South Carolina $1M to $3M K-12 Illinois $500K to $2M State/Local Government Minnesota $500K to $2M State/Local Government California $100K to $1M State/Local Government Florida $100K to $1M M. Describe Supplier’s information systems capabilities and limitations regarding order management through receipt of payment, including description of multiple platforms that may be used for any of these functions. KI believes EDI is a valuable tool in providing better service to customers. Documents previously processed manually can be exchanged through EDI quickly, without errors and at a reduced expense for both parties. EDI also allows the exchange of shipping and sales information. This information exchange allows both parties to improve their business interactions. At KI, the EDI system resides on an AS/400 in the corporate headquarters. KI has a separate test system on a separate AS/400 to use during the initial test period. The company’s EDI system is fully integrated with its own applications in most cases. Some documents, such as purchase order changes, cannot be effectively automated within KI applications. In these cases, the information is printed, and a customer service representative reviews and responds to the information. Data element separators/terminators: KI can use any delimiters requested. However, KI prefers to use non-printable characters. All interchanges sent by KI will be marked as Test or Production. Interchanges received in the KI mailbox will only be processed as production documents if they are marked "P" unless the trading partner specifies that "T" interchanges should be processed as well. KI usually transmits and receives according to the following schedule (all times are Central Standard): 7:30 a.m. -- Receive documents in mailbox and send acknowledgments 3:30 p.m. -- Receive documents in mailbox and send acknowledgments Nightly (11 p.m. to 3 a.m.) -- Send invoices, advance ship notices and remittance advices KI promptly acknowledges all documents received. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 24 hours of sending the document, please contact the EDI coordinator at KI. KI sends 997 functional acknowledgments, which acknowledge receipt of the document. Receiving a 997 does not mean the document's instructions or terms are accepted. A purchase order sent to KI is accepted when a shipping notice, purchase order acknowledgment or invoice is sent in return. Please note KI's terms and conditions. KI maintains a mailbox on the Advantis network. KI can interconnect with other VANs through Advantis. The KI policy is not to support direct connections with trading partners. KI will pay for transmission to and from the KI mailbox and expects the trading partner to pay for transmissions to and from the trading partner's mailbox. To increase efficiency and keep transmission costs at a minimum for both parties, KI recommends the EDI transmission contain as little information as possible. For example, addresses should only be sent when they are new or have changed. Note and text, which are not machine processable, are discouraged. If a document is sent to KI with a duplicate interchange control number, it will not be processed. A duplicate interchange control number is a control number used by the same trading partner ID within the last three months. The EDI coordinator at KI will call the sending party to notify them of a duplicate. If requested, the documents can then be processed. If a document is sent more than once, but different control numbers are used, it may not be identified as a duplicate. Therefore, it may be processed as an original document. If an order is received by different media, for example phoned/faxed in and then sent EDI, KI has no control to prevent duplication. Phoned or faxed orders should not be sent EDI. KI checks the interchange control numbers received from each trading partner weekly. KI expects these control numbers to be sequential and gap-free. If KI believes a group of documents is missing, the EDI coordinator will call the trading partner. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) KI is set up to receive EFTs. N. Provide the Contract Sales (as defined in Section 10 of the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Administration Agreement) that Supplier will guarantee each year under the Master Agreement for the initial three years of the Master Agreement (“Guaranteed Contract Sales”). $_______.00 in year one $_______.00 in year two $_______.00 in year three Much like Omnia’s description and inability to guarantee volume to any Company as written in section 1.2, The companies contract sales projection as detailed in section M. can only be a projection for the Master Agreement. KI will not agree to be held to any guaranteed contract sales under the solicitation or contract if awarded. To the extent Supplier guarantees projected minimum Contract Sales, the administration fee shall be calculated based on the greater of the actual Contract Sales shipped and factored on the product cost only.and the Guaranteed Contract Sales. (Freight, install and commissions excluded). O. Even though it is anticipated many Public Agencies will be able to utilize the Master Agreement without further formal solicitation, there may be circumstances where Public Agencies utilizing the Master Agreement will issue their own solicitations. The following options are available when responding to a solicitation for Products covered under the Master Agreement. i. Respond with Master Agreement pricing (Contract Sales reported to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector). ii. If competitive conditions require pricing lower than the standard Master Agreement not-to- exceed pricing, Supplier may respond with lower pricing through the Master Agreement. If Supplier is awarded the contract, the sales are reported as Contract Sales to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector under the Master Agreement. iii. Respond with pricing higher than Master Agreement only in the unlikely event that the Public Agency refuses to utilize Master Agreement (Contract Sales are not reported to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector). iii. Should the Public Agency refuse to use the Master Agreement the Company will review the Public Agents terms and conditions and work out pricing and terms solely between the Company and the Public Agency. iv. If alternative or multiple proposals are permitted, respond with pricing higher than Master Agreement, and include Master Agreement as the alternate or additional proposal. iv. If a Public Agency contacts the Company for solicitation or contract options, the company will provide the Public agency options. The Public Agency may provide their decision with no intervention from any other party should they have decided to pick one fulfillment option over another. Detail Supplier’s strategies under these options when responding to a solicitation. As our red-lines indicate above, If a Public Agency would approach KI to do business or through their own solicitation, KI would advise agency of all contract options available to them. Letting the agency select and receive approval from their board before proceeding. CEO/President Brian Krenke Region 3 VP Bryan Tischer *See Chart Region 1 VP Chris Griffin *See Chart Region 2 VP Dave Fairburn *See Chart Corporate Administration & Sales Organizational Chart May 1, 2019 VP Canadian Sales John Mills *See Chart VP Business Development Milica Vidovich *See Chart VP Architectural Wall Ryan Usiak *See Chart VP Government Markets & Corporate Services Dan Schiltz *See Chart CFO/Treasurer Nick Guerrieri *See Chart VP Marketing & Communications Joe Burkard *See Chart Executive Assistant Amy Perrault VP Sales – Eastern Region Chris Griffin NEW YORK District Leader Robert Abernathy FLORIDA District Leader OPEN GEORGIA/ALABAMA District Leader Tyler Scharafanow MID ATLANTIC District Leader Mark Dineen CAROLINAS District Leader Angel Burgess NEW ENGLAND District Leader Jacqueline McGuire Sales Specialist Mark (Grady) Thompson Sales Specialist Brad Osborne Sales Specialist Doug(James) Fairburn Sales Associate Liam Kirkbride CAD Designer/ Space Planner Megan Roper Project & Service Coord. - Wall Sandy Harkins Sales Specialist Cory Nester Sales Specialist Tina Miller Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Bryanna Mercer Sales Coordinator Kate Pettit Sales Specialist Rick Baitinger Sales Specialist James Haner Sales Specialist Milton Bresler CAD Designer/ Space Planner Nick Satterly Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Christopher Jim Sales Specialist Cody Peinovich Sales Specialist Pat Casale Sales Specialist Allison Brown Sales Specialist Chris Rueckl Sales Specialist Kim McWhorter Sales Specialist Sylvia Walton Sales Specialist George Ortiz Sales Administrative Coordinator Miriam Slaght Sales Management – Eastern Region Organization Chart December 1, 2019 Sales Specialist Michelle (Susan) Kingston Sales Specialist (A&D Focus) Kristi Indahl Sales Specialist Adam Brown Sales Specialist Curtis Winkler Sales Specialist Jeanne Kaufman Independent Offices Bill Corbett – PA, WV, NJ, DE CAD Designer/ Space Planner Chayanne Arcos Sales Specialist Nicole Vital Sales Specialist OPEN (Alex Petakas) Sales Specialist (A&D Focus) OPEN Sales Associate Jackie Best Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Diane Slothouber Project & Service Coord. – Wall James Couture Sales Specialist – Strategic Accts. Christina Gigstead CAD Specialist Mary Ann Hope CAD Designer/ Space Planner Tamera Chew Sales Coordinator Michelle Smith Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Ann Mustian Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Roweena Llamas DR Program Manager Pat Kawula Salesforce Strategic Manager Tony Clemens CAD Designer/ Space Planner Susan Hentz Sales Specialist – Strategic Accts. Jackie Andrey Sales Associate Justin Hamel Sales Associate Cris Maher Sales Associate (A&D Focus) Lauren Brash Sales Specialist David Cook Sales Associate Justin Mikolyski Sales Specialist Susan Sullivan Sales Specialist Tyra Leoveanu Sales Associate Meagan Kelly Sales Coordinator Reese Laundry CAD Designer/ Space Planner OPEN Sales Associate Dolan Wort Sales Associate Ashlea Moseley Sales Specialist Joel Kimpela Sales Associate Becky Randel Sales Associate Abby Wilson Sales Associate Aaron Scroggins Sales Associate Grant Huebner Sales Associate Zach Dagneau Sales Specialist – Strategic Accts. Scott Russell VP Sales – Central Region Dave Fairburn Exec Asst to President Miriam Slaght CHICAGO District Leader Bob Stefan Sr. CAD Designer / Space Planner Haley Moser Sales Coordinator Danielle Super CAD Designer/ Space Planner OPEN Sales Coordinator OPEN Sales Specialist Dimitrious (Tim) Poulakis Sales Specialist Beth Ann Faber Sales Specialist Anson Arndt Sales Specialist OPEN Sales Specialist Wendy Jeanes Independent Offices Susan Binford – IN Glen Jones – MS, LS, AK, SW. TN Dan Mahlik – WI, IA , NE, N. MI Kevin Kashwer – OK Bill Thomason – OH, Shannon Meek – South TX JJ Reis – MI Keith Daniel – KY, TN Sales Management – Central Region Organization Chart December 1, 2019 Sales Specialist John Leachman Sales Specialist Kay Reinhardt NORTH TEXAS District Leader Dale Halvorson Sales Specialist Donna Meeks Sales Specialist Norah Meier- Maroulis Project & Service Coord-Wall Joe Koppers Sales Coordinator Cynthia Mueller CAD Deisgner/ Space Planner Nia Leger Sales Specialist Joe Lucido (Independent) Sales Specialist Whitney Garry (Independent) CAD Designer/ Space Planner Janell Brandley Sales Associate Sean O’Neal VP Sales – Western Region Bryan Tischer Sales Administrative Coordinator Miriam Slaght SAN FRANCISCO District Leader Pat Welch Sales Specialist Jennifer Moen Sr. CAD Designer/ Space Planner Jeana Brunscher Sales Specialist Linda Flournoy Sales Specialist Bridget Eyraud Independent Offices: Mike Arnold – WA, OR, AL, ID, MT Carl Canter – CO, WY, S. NV Tim Healy – MN, ND, SD Steve Hennes – S. CA Interior Avenue – AZ Interior Products Group - UT Sales Management – Western Region Organization Chart July 31, 2019 Sales Specialist Jessica Gelin CAD Designer/ Space Planner Amberlynn Madison MISSOURI District Leader Joanie McCormick Sales Specialist OPEN CAD Designer/ Space Planner Tarra Chidster Sales Specialist Craig Karges Sales Specialist Ian Lingle Sales Specialist Patricia Hegge CAD Designer/Space Planner Aashna Shah Sales Specialist Gabriela Cobb National Integrated Sales Manager Angela Doemel *See Chart Sales Trainer Nathan Jeske Sales Trainer Dale Griffin Sales Specialist (A&D) Karen Kennedy Sales Associate Dan McLaughlin Sales Specialist Shauna Fontana Sales Specialist Rick Haasch Region 4 ESC’s evaluation: a)Products/Services/Pricing i.Offerors shall provide pricing based on a discount from a manufacturer’s price list or catalog, or fixed price, or a combination of both with indefinite quantities. Prices listed will be used to establish the extent of a manufacturer’s product lines, services, warranties, etc. that are available from Offeror and the pricing per item. Multiple percentage discounts are acceptable if, where different percentage discounts apply, those different percentages are specified. Additional pricing and/or discounts may be included. Products and services proposed are to be priced separately with all ineligible items identified. Offerors may elect to limit their proposals to any category or categories. KI is offering a discount from manufacturer’s current list delivered catalogs. KI is proposing a tier discount structure. Tiers have been determined by Order Volume. Discounts will be from Supplier’s current published price lists. The discounts offered on the Pricing Model will be based on the total list price amount of each single order with the applicable discount for each product taken from the appropriate tier column. ii.Include an electronic copy of the catalog from which discount, or fixed price, is calculated. Electronic price lists must contain the following: (if applicable) •Manufacturer part # •Offeror’s Part # (if different from manufacturer part #) •Description •Manufacturers Suggested List Price and Net Price •Net price to Region 4 ESC (including freight) Media submitted for price list must include the Offerors’ company name, name of the solicitation, and date on a Flash Drive (i.e. Pin or Jump Drives). Electronic price lists have been provided and do contain the Manufacturers part number, description, product options, and List Price. Price Lists will not contain the net price to Region 4 ESC. List price will contain freight. iii.Is pricing available for all products and services? i.Please provide pricing for services based on a range, from minimum price per hour to maximum price per hour, with a not to exceed on the maximum price per hour charge. Additional Services: Design Services $75.00 per hour Project Management Services $50.00 per hour iv.Describe any shipping charges. i.Describe delivery charges along with definitions for: 1.Dock Delivery Drop Ship Orders Pricing includes delivery from Supplier’s factory to the receiving dock of Member’s designated ship to location. No installation is required of KI. The only exception would be the Architectural products: Auditorium/Theater / Fixed Seating and Modular Walls, KI’s Demountable Wall. These Architectural products are quoted on a per project basis with added installation and transportation charges. 2. Inside Delivery Pricing includes delivery from Supplier’s factory to the receiving dock of Member’s designated ship to location. Customer shall be responsible for the payment of all accessorial fees, including, but not limited to, charges necessitated by any of the following: • A need for special delivery equipment, including lift gates • Inside delivery (The driver physically moves freight past the door opening of trailer.) • Delivery past the immediate off load/dock location: Freight needs to be physically move into the building, upstairs, into an elevator, etc: • The absence of a loading dock 3. Deliver and Install Manufacturer/Servicing Dealer to deliver and install required products, remove products from packaging, (plus haul packaging off site), wipe down, level and place furniture per the instructions from the member. All products must be properly positioned and ready for use. Manufacturer/Servicing Dealer shall track, receive, and perform final inside deliveries to specific office, suite, work space, lab, job site etc. at required installation locations. - Price is to receive, deliver and install - Price is for non- union labor, standard hours for install and delivery - Project requiring Prevailing wages or extended installation requirements additional pricing for (These requirements will be added as a line item on the quote.) - This price does not include any type of stair carry - Cost includes all waste removal from site - Cost includes all necessary tools and equipment required to install per the drawing or quote - KI is not responsible for hardwiring of furniture to the building source - KI is not responsible for connection of phone and data lines to the building source - All areas where installations are to be performed are to be complete and free of other trades, products tools, and equipment - Failure to comply with any of the above job conditions may result in additional costs v. Provide pricing for warranties on all products and services. KI does not charge for warranties. The warranty is given to the initial purchaser and is valid for as long as the initial purchaser owns the product. The warranty, which runs from the date of manufacture, covers defects in materials and craftsmanship found during normal usage of the products during the warranty period. If a product is defective, and if written notice of the defect is given to KI within the applicable warranty period, KI at its option will either repair or replace the defective product with a comparable component or product, or provide a refund of the purchase price. KI reserves the right to determine labor method used during replacement of product. vi. Describe any return and restocking fees. Product conforming to the specifications contained in KI’s acknowledgement to Customer may not be returned to KI without KI’s written consent, which consent may be conditioned upon Customer’s agreement to pay re-handling and/or restocking charges and/or to prepay all freight charges on the return shipment. vii. Describe any additional discounts or rebates available. Additional discounts or rebates may be offered for large quantity orders, single ship to location, growth, and annual spend, guaranteed quantity, etc. KI has submitted volume discounting and has agreed to a 2% rebate on all orders. There would not be any additional promos or discounting available. viii. Describe how customers verify they are receiving Contract pricing. Once contract award is received, KI will set up the new contract in our Contract database – Salesforce.com. Each contract is given a unique number which is entered into KI’s quoting tool. This unique number brings in all of the correct product discounting according to the contract. Each purchase order should have the awarded contract number listed on it for KI to reference and quoting. Salesforce.com is more than a tracking or reporting tool for our sales representatives; it’s an active communications hub for your entire account team. Each KI employee involved with your account – from order placement to payment – can access the platform in real time to: • Find key people and their contact information • Access quoting, contracts and other pricing, credit and billing information • View real-time updates on project status • Share information and collaborate on cases in real time Salesforce.com allows us to all be on the same page when it comes to your account. Team members see the same information regardless of who enters the data or from which location. ix. Describe payment methods offered. Payment Options: 1. Corporate Credit or Purchasing Card (Full payment at time of order) 2. EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer or Bank Wire 3. Direct Payment via check, money order, or bank check 4. Leasing Options available Payment Terms: KI payment terms are net 30. KI is set up to accept Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT). No early payment of EFT discounts are available. x. Propose the frequency of updates to the Offeror’s pricing structure. Describe any proposed indices to guide price adjustments. If offering a catalog contract with discounts by category, while changes in individual pricing may change, the category discounts should not change over the term of the Contract. KI will guarantee and hold discounts for the term of the contract. KI would be entitled to price increases of product on an annual basis or as mutually agreed upon by both parties. Such increases must be communicated in writing by KI with supporting documentation justifying the. Contract alterations will occur quarterly from the inception date of the contract. Contract updates include: product or dealers. xi. Describe how future product introductions will be priced and align with Contract pricing proposed. KI does have new furniture or existing furniture line extension introductions every year, when new introductions are made and offered to Region 4 ESC discounting will fall in line with current category discounting. xii. Provide any additional information relevant to this section. Not to Exceed Pricing. Region 4 ESC requests pricing be submitted as not to exceed pricing. Unlike fixed pricing, the Contractor can adjust submitted pricing lower if needed but, cannot exceed original pricing submitted. Contractor must allow for lower pricing to be available for similar product and service purchases. Cost plus pricing as a primary pricing structure is not acceptable. KI will guarantee and hold discounts for the term of the contract, but would be entitled to price increases of product on an annual basis or as mutually agreed upon by both parties. KI cannot present not to exceed pricing. Performance Capability i. Include a detailed response to Appendix D, Exhibit A, OMNIA Partners Response for National Cooperative Contract. Responses should highlight experience, demonstrate a strong national presence, describe how Offeror will educate its national sales force about the Contract, describe how products and services will be distributed nationwide, include a plan for marketing the products and services nationwide, and describe how volume will be tracked and reported to OMNIA Partners. Please find the responses to Exhibit A under Tab 3 – Performance Capability. ii. The successful Offeror will be required to sign Appendix D, Exhibit B, OMNIA Partners Administration Agreement prior to Contract award. Offerors should have any reviews required to sign the document prior to submitting a response. Offeror’s response should include any proposed exceptions to OMNIA Partners Administration Agreement on Appendix B, Terms and Conditions Acceptance Form. Please find the responses to Exhibit A under Tab 3 – Performance Capability. iii. Include completed Appendix D, Exhibits F. Federal Funds Certifications and G. New Jersey Business Compliance. Please find the responses to Exhibit A under Tab 3 – Performance Capability. iv. Describe how Offeror responds to emergency orders. Abbreviated lead-times are available for many of KI’s product lines. Quick ship programs allow customers to purchase product in a reduced manufacturing time frame. The parameters of KI’s Quick Ship Program vary per product line, but as a general rule follows a two-week lead-time from the time the order is entered into KI’s production schedule until the time the product ships from the manufacturing facility. Purchasing guidelines for quick ship products include maximum order quantities and limited finish selection options. v. What is Offeror’s average Fill Rate? 100%. Since 1941, KI has been traditionally a just-in-time manufacturer, which influenced KI's leadership in the production of customer-specific products, whereby we produce our products on a demand basis. This eliminates the need for warehousing and inventory controls. KI still subscribes to this innovative way of manufacturing but does deviate when the client relationship calls for additional means to secure product. vi. What is Offeror’s average on time delivery rate? Describe Offeror’s history of meeting the shipping and delivery timelines. KI’s on time shipping – 98.1% YTD. KI sets a goal for on time shipping on a yearly basis, the goal for 2019 is 98.8%. KI prides itself on the quality products produced at each KI location as well as the high level of service provided to customers. KI pursues the highest degree of excellence in the design process of durable products, in the manufacturing processes for consistent, on-time delivery of products that meet the demands of customer specifications and in information processes through customer service. vii. Describe Offeror’s return and restocking policy. Product conforming to the specifications contained in KI’s acknowledgement to Customer may not be returned to KI without KI’s written consent, which consent may be conditioned upon Customer’s agreement to pay re-handling and/or restocking charges and/or to prepay all freight charges on the return shipment. viii. Describe Offeror’s ability to meet service and warranty needs. The KI/Corporate Services installation offices and warehouses are located throughout the United States. This allows Corporate Services to respond to customer needs in a quick and efficient manner. The Corporate Services team is comprised of customer focused, factory trained Regional Managers, Installation Supervisors and Certified Installers. Corporate Service’s Certified Installers are selected prior to installation and ONLY certified installers are used on KI Corporate Service installations. KI Corporate Services and/or our certified dealers will work on Warranty issues and needs. ix. Describe Offeror’s customer service/problem resolution process. Include hours of operation, number of services, etc. The cornerstone of our customer service philosophy is being transparent throughout the process, sincere in our communication and above all, uncompromising in our integrity. We count on every individual KI employee to uphold those high standards. To do so, we view you as a Market of One. That means we consider any concerns you may have or issues that may arise as distinct to you and will work accordingly to resolve. QUICK RESPONSE INITIATIVE When and if an issue arises, KI has an established process in place to find a resolution within 72 hours. Based on the complexity of the issue, KI employees may call on the sales operations manager as well as others from the management and leadership teams, including our CEO, at any time to ensure we address your concerns or resolve outstanding issues in a manner that maintains your trust in us. Need to make a change? No problem! Give us a call at 800-424-2432 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST or email us anytime at SalesOps@ki.com. To help us retrieve your order information as quickly as possible, please be prepared to provide your purchase order number. PLEASE NOTE: If you have an order acknowledgement, you may contact the KI Customer Service Representative whose name, phone number and email address will be listed directly above your delivery summary. We are happy to accommodate your request for changes to: Shipping address Delivery date Delivery contact name Call before delivery Product quantity, specifications, model number, etc. Additional delivery services (fees may apply) All requests are evaluated per case, as certain limitations may apply. However, we will make every attempt to satisfy your requirements. x. Describe Offeror’s invoicing process. Include payment terms and acceptable methods of payments. Offerors shall describe any associated fees pertaining to credit cards/p-cards. KI’s standard invoicing method is to invoice individual purchase orders at the time of product shipment. Payment Options: 1. Corporate Credit or Purchasing Card (Full payment at time of order) P-Cards are accepted at time of order placement only, order needs to be $500 or less and be paid in full. No additional fees will be charged for using creditor P-cards. 2. EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer or Bank Wire 3. Direct Payment via check, money order, or bank check 4. Leasing Options available KI payment terms are net 30. KI is set up to accept Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT). No early payment of EFT discounts are available. xi. Describe Offeror’s contract implementation/customer transition plan. KI has an existing contract with Region 4 ESC and will be ready to execute at time of award. KI will provide all Public Agencies and Accounts their procurement contract options and honor the direction and decision that the Public Agency makes with their purchase. xii. Describe the financial condition of Offeror. Annual sales for the three previous fiscal years. 2018 - $607,991,000 2017 - $649,959,000 2016 - $592,575,000 xiii. Provide a website link in order to review website ease of use, availability, and capabilities related to ordering, returns and reporting. Describe the website’s capabilities and functionality. KI.COM KI’s robust website (www.ki.com) offers detailed product information, market-specific thought leadership, and a variety of design specification tools, environmental and social responsibility information, and a history of the company itself. KI.com also aims to meet WCAG 2.0 guidelines, targeting Level 2 (AA) requirements. To this end, there are a number of considerations factored into the site’s underlying code base as well as the published content. Our intent is for KI.com to be a useful resource for all visitors, including those who may have visual, auditory, cognitive or physical disabilities. Following is a list highlighting some of the steps we have taken toward that end: • Keyboard accessibility and skip to content/navigation ARIA links, ensuring that site navigation and page content are easy to interact with for users who rely on keyboard-only control or assistive technology, including screen readers • Defined ARIA roles for global site elements • Text alternatives for images and non-text content; avoiding use of images of text • Autoplay and video/audio disabled by default, providing users with control over interactive content • Helpful and clear page titles, marked up appropriately using HTML web standards • Clear and descriptive link titles • Large base font-size (16px) and the ability to resize text to 200% without breaking the design • Page elements reflect visible change when hovered or focused, including keyboard focus • Multiple ways to find pages • Avoidance of flashing, blinking, scrolling or otherwise animated text • Responsive, mobile-friendly design to ensure content renders well regardless of the platform or device by which it’s accessed Order Status is a separate site found on the home page of ki.com that provides access to the status of your open orders from any web-enabled device, including the following: • User-friendly interface from any web-enabled device • Quick and easy information retrieval using search and sort functions • Ability to customize the data displays to your preference • Recently viewed items are highlighted for quick reference • Multiple user log-ins for convenience and collaboration within your own team • Tutorial video and FAQs If desired, we can develop an extranet site specifically for your project. An extranet acts as a secured hub for all team members to access product information, specifications and standards, pricing, drawings and more. Extranets can be helpful in project planning as well as post-installation when you may want to access care and maintenance documents, customer service contacts, etc. Extranets can also streamline the process, saving time and money related to printing copies, postal or FedEx fees and travel expenses. xiv. Describe the Offeror’s safety record. KI’s YTD Safety Incident – 1.0. xv. Provide any additional information relevant to this section. Qualification and Experience i. Provide a brief history of the Offeror, including year it was established and corporate office location. The metal chair was KI’s flagship product in 1941. Innovative for its time, it brilliantly answered the call for seating that was portable, stackable, durable and affordable. KI recognized the market’s need and responded with a welcome solution. The KI folding chair symbolizes a long legacy of listening to our customers. Our insightful ability to solve problems through product design and space planning concepts has made us a respected leader in manufacturing furniture solutions – products that skillfully support the success of customers in the business, education and healthcare markets. Today, we’ve grown well beyond our folding chair origins and offer a broad portfolio ranging from seating and tables to architectural walls and panel systems. Our award-winning innovations reflect a desire to meet your objectives, be your go-to resource and build an enduring relationship with you. This foundation and a strong market understanding is why KI customers throughout the world continue to rely on our trusted expertise to create solutions that fit their environments. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture…We’re Furnishing Knowledge. We promise to thoroughly understand your needs and help you make informed decisions about your environments. And that means: • Being a trusted market resource • Operating with integrity • Prioritizing relationships over sales • Simplifying the complex • Offering simple, long-lasting design • Collaborating on personalized solutions CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Green Bay, Wis. Employees: 659 SHOWROOMS Eastern Region Central Region Western Region International Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Denver, CO Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada Boston, MA Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA Toronto, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC Green Bay, WI Phoenix, AZ Beijing, China New York, NY Houston, TX San Francisco, CA Malaysia Washington, D.C. St. Louis, MO Lauenau, Germany Benelux, Netherlands London, United Kingdon Yorkshire, United Kingdom Green Bay Task Seating and Stack Chairs 305 Green Bay Transportation Hub 18 Bonduel Seating and Tables 219 Manitowoc Architectural Walls and Systems 191 High Point, NC Executive Task Seating, Lounge Seating 98 and Occasional Tables Tupelo, MS Folding Chairs and Tables, Stools 27 and Caddies Pembroke, Ontario, Canada Storage and Residence Hall Furniture 145 Beijing, China Educational and Healthcare Furniture 1 Europe (multiple locations) Systems, Seating and Storage 45 ii. Describe Offeror’s reputation in the marketplace. KI is a contract furniture manufacturer with a reputation for innovation and expertise. By targeting specific markets with solutions for higher education, K-12 education, corporate workplace, healthcare facilities and government centers, KI is known for its ability to scale to customers’ unique needs. This empowers customers with the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment needs. Trusted as a market resource, KI builds relationships with clients to help them make smart furniture decisions. KI customers throughout the world continue to rely on the company’s trusted expertise to create solutions that fit their environments, brilliantly. iii. Describe Offeror’s reputation of products and services in the marketplace. Design shapes user outlook, drives emotion and ensures safety. Through human-centered design, KI creates compelling solutions by aligning culture, brand and functional objectives. The ideas behind this approach include adaptive design, increased user control, higher levels of engagement and defining a balance between basic workstyles and behavioral needs of users. To support these needs, KI furniture has a reputation for durability, functionality and versatility. These qualities are inherent across KI’s diverse product portfolio, which includes seating (guest, stack, task, lounge, student, healthcare, tandem, stools), tables (multipurpose, powered, height- adjustable, cafeteria, occasional), architectural walls, desks and desking systems, workspace panels and systems, files and storage, casegoods, fixed and auditorium furniture, library furniture, residence hall furniture and accessories. iv. Describe the experience and qualification of key employees. KI recognizes that customers have diverse requirements for project management, service, and support. KI designed its sales and product service capabilities to speed response to these changing needs. KI’s flexible service package allows customers to choose the services they want. are assigned to provide support and include the responsibility for handling all aspects of daily project coordination. The primary team contacts are based on expertise and is available to your account throughout your partnership with KI. provides additional support in the overall coordination of an account’s specific needs including designation of resources and project coordination logistics. This includes monitoring accounts from implementation to completion as well as any post project activity. Project & Service Coordinator responsibilities may include: • Coordinating mock-ups • Coordinating product shipments • Coordinating field office installation services • Coordinating communications between the customer and KI • Coordinating design services and installation drawings • Developing and maintaining project furniture timelines • Developing product specifications and quotations • Reviewing acknowledgments KI’s design philosophy is to develop product solutions that will visually and functionally work with other KI products allowing the client the greatest flexibility as their business needs evolve. This design and development philosophy allows them to look at other product solutions within the KI portfolio and be able to integrate them with existing products they have in place giving the greatest flexibility without obsolescing a product. KI has an expert team of resources trained to use AutoCAD when generating furniture layouts for our clients. In addition to a large staff at the Green Bay headquarters, Field Cad Space Planners are available in many field offices/showrooms. The team can produce 2D/3D/Elevations and Renderings depending upon the product specified. The software utilized develops initial space plan drawings through installation drawings and electronically feeds the bill of materials directly into our order management platform for a seamless process. As an additional free service to our clients, Revit and 2020/Giza symbols are available for download from KI.com v. Describe Offeror’s experience working with the government sector. The market is constantly shifting. Customer needs are ever changing. And KI is always there. We persistently grow our knowledge base and deepen our understanding to help shape and support your success. Whether you’re furnishing a business, school, healthcare facility or government facility, each environment presents its own nuances and challenges. KI strategically targets furniture solutions in these core markets: • College and University • K-12 • Medium and Large Business • Healthcare • Federal and State Government KI holds a General Service Administration (GSA) Contract, number: GS-28F-0033P. By zeroing in on these core markets, we are able to design furniture solutions and support services that address the needs specific to each. vi. Describe past litigation, bankruptcy, reorganization, state investigations of entity or current officers and directors. Through the normal course of daily business as a large company, KI, may be involved in periodic litigation. None of this litigation is materially adverse to the operations or KI’s ability to perform under this bid or contract. vii. Provide a minimum of 10 customer references relating to the products and services within this RFP. Include entity name, contact name and title, contact phone and email, city, state, years serviced, description of services and annual volume. Please find the attached references for your review. viii. Provide any additional information relevant to this section. Value Add i. Provide any additional information related to products and services Offeror proposes to enhance and add value to the Contract. Value Add #1 – Movable Wall Education Program The Program Details This program provides education for Movable Walls, some of the items included classroom training, on-site training, Webinars, and on-demand training classes. Value Add #2 - Space Auditing The Program Details This program was developed to assist Region Members in space planning to help them maximize the use of their existing space. It can also be used for any new construction or project. This program will involve KI representative to visit the site in person. Value Add #3 - In-Service Program The Program Details This program offers on-site training for products deployed at each location. It will include hands on training as well as best practices for the uses of KI’s products. Value Add #4 - Exclusive Exelon Website The Program Details This is an Exclusive Website built specific for Region 4 ESC Members. This innovative website is a comprehensive Project management tool, created to manage the flow of information on all aspects of a project. From design details to dead line ownership all within the accountability management documents, also housing drawings, product details, warranty information and requested or required post sale information. References St Charles City County Library 77 Boones Hill Drive Karen Golab St. Peters, MO 63376 Julie Wolfe jwolfe@stchlibrary.org 1032 South Dunbridge Bowling Green, OH Ann Gucker agucker@colwood.oh.us Redwood Falls County Highway Department 1820 E Bridge Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Keith Berndt Keith_b@co.redwood.mn.us 205 East B Street Tulsa, OK 74037 Cindy Owens 918.299.4415 Cindi.owens@jenksps.org 234 Congress Street Boston, MA 02110 Allison Moynihan-Mee Allison.mee@peabodyoffice.com Manatee County 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 Michelle Petrilla 941.748.4501 Petrilla@mymanatee.orge Lemley Memorial Campus 5647 S 122nd East Ave Tulsa OK 74147 Kelly Yockey 9183828.5179 Kelly.yockey@tulsatech.edu Buffalo Grove High School Library Renovation Tom Arseneau 224.220-4974 Tom.arseneau@d214.org MRC North Hall 80 Fort Brown Street Brownsville, TX 78520 Hilda Perez-Garcia Hilda@hpgdesign.com 3600 M Street Merced, CA 95340 Kevin Kennedy kevin@vbcmerced.com Appendix C, DOC # 3 Implementation of House Bill 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295): In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. The Texas Ethics Commission was required to adopt rules necessary to implement that law, prescribe the disclosure of interested parties form, and post a copy of the form on the commission’s website. The commission adopted the Certificate of Interested Parties form (Form 1295) on October 5, 2015. The commission also adopted new rules (Chapter 46) on November 30, 2015, to implement the law. The commission does not have any additional authority to enforce or interpret House Bill 1295. Filing Process: Staring on January 1, 2016, the commission made available on its website a new filing application that must be used to file Form 1295. A business entity must use the application to enter the required information on Form 1295 and print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing that will contain a unique certification number. An authorized agent of the business entity must sign the printed copy of the form. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing must be filed with the governmental body or state agency with which the business entity is entering into the contract. The governmental entity or state agency must notify the commission, using the commission’s filing application, of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 with the certification of filing not later than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract. This process is known as acknowledging the certificate. The commission will post the acknowledged Form 1295 to its website within seven business days after receiving notice from the governmental entity or state agency. The posted acknowledged form does not contain the declaration of signature information provided by the business. A certificate will stay in the pending state until it is acknowledged by the governmental agency. Only acknowledged certificates are posted to the commission’s website. Electronic Filing Application: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/resources/FAQs/FAQ_Form1295.php Changes to Form 1295: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/filinginfo/1295Changes.pdf Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 41 of 55 EXHIBIT G NEW JERSEY BUSINESS COMPLIANCE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS COMPLIANCE Suppliers intending to do business in the State of New Jersey must comply with policies and procedures required under New Jersey statues. All offerors submitting proposals must complete the following forms specific to the State of New Jersey. Completed forms should be submitted with the offeror’s response to the RFP. Failure to complete the New Jersey packet will impact OMNIA Partners, Public Sector’s ability to promote the Master Agreement in the State of New Jersey. DOC #1 Ownership Disclosure Form DOC #2 Non-Collusion Affidavit DOC #3 Affirmative Action Affidavit DOC #4 Political Contribution Disclosure Form DOC #5 Stockholder Disclosure Certification DOC #6 Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Iran DOC #7 New Jersey Business Registration Certificate New Jersey suppliers are required to comply with the following New Jersey statutes when applicable: • all anti-discrimination laws, including those contained in N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through N.J.S.A. 10:2-14, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 through 10:5-38; • Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.26, for all contracts within the contemplation of the Act; • Public Works Contractor Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.26; and • Bid and Performance Security, as required by the applicable municipal or state statutes. Kr u e g e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l , I n c . Kr u e g e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l , I n c . Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 45 of 55 DOC #3, continued P.L. 1995, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) MANDATORY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION LANGUAGE PROCUREMENT, PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE CONTRACTS During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that such applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or advertisement for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation. The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this act and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 127, as amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The contractor or subcontractor agrees to attempt in good faith to employ minority and female workers trade consistent with the applicable county employment goal prescribed by N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2 promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to P.L. 1975, C.127, as amended and supplemented from time to time or in accordance with a binding determination of the applicable county employment goals determined by the Affirmative Action Office pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2 promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to P.L. 1975, C.127, as amended and supplemented from time to time. The contractor or subcontractor agrees to inform in writing appropriate recruitment agencies in the area, including employment agencies, placement bureaus, colleges, universities, labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices. The contractor or subcontractor agrees to revise any of it testing procedures, if necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job-related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the state of New Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions. The contractor or subcontractor agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and lay-off to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, and conform with the applicable employment goals, consistent with the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions. The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the Affirmative Action Office as may be requested by the office from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 47 of 55 DOC #4 C. 271 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM Public Agency Instructions This page provides guidance to public agencies entering into contracts with business entities that are required to file Political Contribution Disclosure forms with the agency. It is not intended to be provided to contractors. What follows are instructions on the use of form local units can provide to contractors that are required to disclose political contributions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 (P.L. 2005, c. 271, s.2). Additional information on the process is available in Local Finance Notice 2006-1 (http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/resources/lfns_2006.html). Please refer back to these instructions for the appropriate links, as the Local Finance Notices include links that are no longer operational. 1. The disclosure is required for all contracts in excess of $17,500 that are not awarded pursuant to a “fair and open” process (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7). 2. Due to the potential length of some contractor submissions, the public agency should consider allowing data to be submitted in electronic form (i.e., spreadsheet, pdf file, etc.). Submissions must be kept with the contract documents or in an appropriate computer file and be available for public access. The form is worded to accept this alternate submission. The text should be amended if electronic submission will not be allowed. 3. The submission must be received from the contractor and on file at least 10 days prior to award of the contract. Resolutions of award should reflect that the disclosure has been received and is on file. 4. The contractor must disclose contributions made to candidate and party committees covering a wide range of public agencies, including all public agencies that have elected officials in the county of the public agency, state legislative positions, and various state entities. The Division of Local Government Services recommends that contractors be provided a list of the affected agencies. This will assist contractors in determining the campaign and political committees of the officials and candidates affected by the disclosure. a. The Division has prepared model disclosure forms for each county. They can be downloaded from the “County PCD Forms” link on the Pay-to-Play web site at http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/programs/lpcl.html#12. They will be updated from time-to-time as necessary. b. A public agency using these forms should edit them to properly reflect the correct legislative district(s). As the forms are county-based, they list all legislative districts in each county. Districts that do not represent the public agency should be removed from the lists. c. Some contractors may find it easier to provide a single list that covers all contributions, regardless of the county. These submissions are appropriate and should be accepted. d. The form may be used “as-is”, subject to edits as described herein. e. The “Contractor Instructions” sheet is intended to be provided with the form. It is recommended that the Instructions and the form be printed on the same piece of paper. The form notes that the Instructions are printed on the back of the form; where that is not the case, the text should be edited accordingly. f. The form is a Word document and can be edited to meet local needs, and posted for download on web sites, used as an e-mail attachment, or provided as a printed document. 5. It is recommended that the contractor also complete a “Stockholder Disclosure Certification.” This will assist the local unit in its obligation to ensure that contractor did not make any prohibited contributions to the committees listed on the Business Entity Disclosure Certification in the 12 months prior to the contract (See Local Finance Notice 2006-7 for additional information on this obligation at http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/resources/lfns_2006.html). A sample Certification form is part of this package and the instruction to complete it is included in the Contractor Instructions. NOTE: This section is not applicable to Boards of Education. Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 48 of 55 DOC #4, continued C. 271 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM Contractor Instructions Business entities (contractors) receiving contracts from a public agency that are NOT awarded pursuant to a “fair and open” process (defined at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7) are subject to the provisions of P.L. 2005, c. 271, s.2 (N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.26). This law provides that 10 days prior to the award of such a contract, the contractor shall disclose contributions to: • any State, county, or municipal committee of a political party • any legislative leadership committee* • any continuing political committee (a.k.a., political action committee) • any candidate committee of a candidate for, or holder of, an elective office: o of the public entity awarding the contract o of that county in which that public entity is located o of another public entity within that county o or of a legislative district in which that public entity is located or, when the public entity is a county, of any legislative district which includes all or part of the county The disclosure must list reportable contributions to any of the committees that exceed $300 per election cycle that were made during the 12 months prior to award of the contract. See N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8 and 19:44A-16 for more details on reportable contributions. N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 itemizes the parties from whom contributions must be disclosed when a business entity is not a natural person. This includes the following: • individuals with an “interest” ownership or control of more than 10% of the profits or assets of a business entity or 10% of the stock in the case of a business entity that is a corporation for profit • all principals, partners, officers, or directors of the business entity or their spouses • any subsidiaries directly or indirectly controlled by the business entity • IRS Code Section 527 New Jersey based organizations, directly or indirectly controlled by the business entity and filing as continuing political committees, (PACs). When the business entity is a natural person, “a contribution by that person’s spouse or child, residing therewith, shall be deemed to be a contribution by the business entity.” [N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26(b)] The contributor must be listed on the disclosure. Any business entity that fails to comply with the disclosure provisions shall be subject to a fine imposed by ELEC in an amount to be determined by the Commission which may be based upon the amount that the business entity failed to report. The enclosed list of agencies is provided to assist the contractor in identifying those public agencies whose elected official and/or candidate campaign committees are affected by the disclosure requirement. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify the specific committees to which contributions may have been made and need to be disclosed. The disclosed information may exceed the minimum requirement. The enclosed form, a content-consistent facsimile, or an electronic data file containing the required details (along with a signed cover sheet) may be used as the contractor’s submission and is disclosable to the public under the Open Public Records Act. The contractor must also complete the attached Stockholder Disclosure Certification. This will assist the agency in meeting its obligations under the law. NOTE: This section does not apply to Board of Education contracts. Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 49 of 55 * N.J.S.A. 19:44A-3(s): “The term "legislative leadership committee" means a committee established, authorized to be established, or designated by the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly or the Minority Leader of the General Assembly pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1993, c.65 (C.19:44A-10.1) for the purpose of receiving contributions and making expenditures.” Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 51 of 55  Check here if the information is continued on subsequent page(s) Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 52 of 55 DOC #4, continued List of Agencies with Elected Officials Required for Political Contribution Disclosure N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 County Name: State: Governor, and Legislative Leadership Committees Legislative District #s: State Senator and two members of the General Assembly per district. County: Freeholders County Clerk Sheriff {County Executive} Surrogate Municipalities (Mayor and members of governing body, regardless of title): USERS SHOULD CREATE THEIR OWN FORM, OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE PAY TO PLAY SECTION OF THE DLGS WEBSITE A COUNTY- BASED, CUSTOMIZABLE FORM. xx Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 54 of 55 DOC #6 Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Iran Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-58, Offerors must certify that neither the Offeror, nor any of its parents, subsidiaries, and/or affiliates (as defined in N.J.S.A. 52:32 – 56(e) (3)), is listed on the Department of the Treasury’s List of Persons or Entities Engaging in Prohibited Investment Activities in Iran and that neither is involved in any of the investment activities set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:32 – 56(f). Offerors wishing to do business in New Jersey through this contract must fill out the Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Iran here: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/info/standard/fdc/disclosure_investmentact.pdf. Offerors should submit the above form completed with their proposal. Requirements for National Cooperative Contract Page 55 of 55 DOC #7 NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) Offerors wishing to do business in New Jersey must submit their State Division of Revenue issued Business Registration Certificate with their proposal here. Failure to do so will disqualify the Offeror from offering products or services in New Jersey through any resulting contract. http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/forms/njreg.pdf N .J . D e partment ofTrea s u ... 1 Pag e 1 o l 1 STATE OF NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE Taxpayer Name: Trade Name: Address: Certificate Number: Effective Date: Date of Issuance: For Office Us e Onl y : 20130730163519417 KR UEGE R INTE R NAT IO NA L , IN C . 1330 B ELLEVUE S T GR EEN B AY, WI 54302 -2119 0092 7 82 July 24, 19 89 Jul y 30, 2013 Section 8, DOC #7 NJ Business Registration Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 KI • 1330 Bellevue Street • P.O. Box 8100 • Green Bay, WI 54308-8100 • 1-800-424-2432 • www.ki.com KI-PLW-000115/KI/pdf/110119 PRODUCT PRICING ALL PRICES LISTED IN KI PRICE LISTS ARE FREIGHT EXCLUDED OR DELIVERED PRICING. KI price lists and any prices contained therein are subject to change without notice. Prices applicable to all Customer orders shall be those in effect at the time KI receives a complete order from Customer unless: Customer and KI have in place a written special pricing or master supply agreement, which agreement specifies the prices to be paid by Customer; or Customer requests a product shipping date to occur more than one hundred twenty (120) days after KI’s receipt of Customer’s order (in which case KI shall have the option to apply to Customer’s order the price list in effect as of Customer’s requested shipping date). The most current KI price lists are maintained electronically and can be found at www.ki.com/price lists Any discounts are ineffective if, as a result of the discounts, the final selling price of any product offered in a KI quote would be lower than the corresponding price for that product under KI’s multiple award schedule contracts with the United States General Services Administration (GSA). If the final selling price for any KI product in a quote would be below KI’s price to GSA, KI will offer that product at the same price that KI offers to GSA. No other terms or conditions of KI’s GSA contracts would apply to such sales. FREIGHT AND DELIVERYFreight Terms KI reserves the right to select the “best way” shipment methods and means (including, but not limited to, determination of the carrier, method of shipment, and routing). Standard delivery shall be dock-to-dock delivery and shall occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for truckload or 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for less than truckload or parcel. Products quoted as “Delivered Pricing” shall be “F.O.B. Origin,” and freight charges are based on shipments to the 48 U.S. contiguous states. For shipments destined to other U.S. states or foreign territories, delivery will be made to a prearranged port. Customer shall prepay all freight charges and any extra expenses resulting from any request by Customer for after-hours, holiday, weekend, or specific time delivery, or special carrier, shipping method, (e.g. air freight, exclusive use vehicle) packaging, and/or routing. Contact KI for quote. CAUTION: After obtaining a clear receipt for shipment, the delivering carrier is no longer responsible for damage or shortages. Title, Risk of Loss Title to product shall pass to Customer upon delivery by KI to the carrier. For purposes of risk of loss, all shipments are “F.O.B Origin”; and Customer acknowledges that once KI delivers the product to the carrier, risk of loss shall pass to the Customer. Shipment Damage Claims All products are packaged to comply with carrier requirements and leave KI’s manufacturing facilities in good condition. Customer shall be responsible to: 1. Carefully inspect merchandise upon delivery. Make notation of package conditions and describe any type of damage observed on the carrier’s delivery receipt. 2. If the delivery receipt has been signed free and clear and damage is discovered after carrier has left, the customer shall report the concealed damage and request an inspection to the local carrier terminal within (5) five business days of receipt date. 3. Retain all shipping cartons for inspection by the carrier agent. 4. All damaged product and packaging must be kept at point of delivery. KI shall not be liable for loss or damage to product that occurs in transit, and Customer’s sole remedy for any such damages shall be to seek appropriate recourse against the carrier. For more information visit http:// damagedproductprocess.com Shortage Claims Shortage must be noted at time of delivery to be considered a carrier claim. KI will evaluate Customer reported shortage claims within (10) ten days immediately following delivery. Shortage claims reported beyond (10) ten days after delivery will not be honored. Returns Product conforming to the specifications contained in KI’s acknowledgement to Customer may not be returned to KI without KI’s written consent, which consent may be conditioned upon Customer’s agreement to pay re-handling and/or restocking charges and/or to prepay all freight charges on the return shipment. Requests for Specific Delivery Time(s) KI considers requests for delivery times and for drop shipments to job sites, and will undertake reasonable efforts to indicate any such request(s) to product carriers. KI may, in its sole discretion, extend to Customer the option of a carrier- guaranteed set delivery time at an additional cost to Customer. KI’s liability for any damages incurred for any late deliveries, including labor and other expenses resulting from any such delays, shall be limited to a refund of the charge for the aforementioned guaranteed set delivery time. Accessorial Fees Customer shall be responsible for the payment of all accessorial fees, including, but not limited to, charges necessitated by any of the following: 1. A need for special delivery equipment, including lift gates 2. Inside delivery 3. The absence of a loading dock 4. Redirection or re-consignment of product 5. Detention charges 6. Street unloads 7. Improper refusal of product Storage of Product If, following KI’s acknowledgement of Customer’s purchase order, Customer requests a delay in shipment for any period greater than one (1) day from the scheduled ship date, Customer shall be responsible for the payment of the following storage fees: 1. Orders less than a full trailer (11 pallets or 24 feet or less): $5.00 per day per pallet. 2. Full trailer: $60.00 per day per trailer. Any long-term storage (i.e. storage outside standard shipping and installation storage) must be climate controlled. Temperature must range between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity must be controlled between 45 and 65 percent relative humidity. Split Deliveries Orders can be split shipped (including C.O.M. as it arrives) only with faxed or written authorization. Re-delivery of Freight When re-delivery of merchandise is required because the customer is not ready to accept merchandise, and no notification of this fact is given to the factory at least one week prior to the scheduled ship date, the actual costs for freight, restocking and re-handling, plus 5% of the order value, will be billed to the customer. PAYMENT TERMS Net Thirty Days Payment on all KI invoices shall be made in U.S. dollars within thirty (30) days of the date of each such invoice and without offset, back charges, retention, or withholding of any kind. Unpaid and delinquent invoices shall accrue interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Leasing Provisions KI offers a lease finance option. The first and last monthly payments are required at the time of signing. Lease quotations subject to National Cooperative Leasing credit approval. Rates are based upon current market and subject to change without notice. Contact KI for a quote. Custom Deposits Customer may be required to pay a deposit for the purchase of any custom or nonstandard products identified in Customer’s purchase order. Any such deposit shall accompany Customer’s purchase order. New Accounts New accounts require the approval of a KI sales representative, credit references, and a valid tax- exempt or resale certificate (where applicable). Security Interest in Products KI shall retain a purchase money security interest in all products sold to Customer and for which Customer has not made full payment. Customer agrees to execute any and all instruments necessary to document the creation of this security interest and/or to perfect the same. Customer further agrees to assemble and deliver to KI all products subject to this security interest in the event Customer defaults on Customer’s payment obligations to KI. Collection Costs In the event Customer defaults on Customer’s payment obligations to KI, and KI employs the services of an attorney or collection agency to enforce these obligations, Customer shall reimburse KI for all of KI’s actual collection costs and expenses (including actual attorneys’ fees and court costs) upon demand. ORDER PROCESSRequirements of a Valid and Complete Purchase Order In order to submit a valid and complete purchase order to KI, Customer must provide KI with the following information. 1. If you are purchasing directly from KI the purchase order must be issued to KI or KI c/o the dealer with this address: KI 1330 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI 54302 2. The following items must be included on all purchase orders: • Sold To/Bill To Information: complete legal name, address, telephone number and fax number • Ship To Information: complete legal name, address, contact name, contact phone number • Purchase Order Number: a customer- specific identifier, typically a sequential purchase order number or requisition number • Issue Date: date the purchase order was issued • Sales Tax: applicable sales tax will be added upon invoicing. If tax exempt, customer must provide or have the tax exempt certificate on file at KI • Purchase Order Total: total of all items and services included on the purchase order • Authorization: signature of authorized purchasing agent or buying entity • Order Details: reference a fully optioned KI quote (ex: 11KGH-85432) or include all the information listed below -Quantity of each item -Complete model number, including all finish and option information (by line item) -Net purchase price (by line item) -Extended net purchase price (all line items) -Any additional applicable charges (ex: installation and/or delivery charges) -Contract name and/or number if pricing is based on a contract reference 3. Signatures on a quote or a worksheet will NOT be accepted as a purchase order. 4. In the event that you do not have a formal Purchase Order process, please contact your KI Sales Representative or call 1-800-424- 2432, and we will assist you with creating a PO. Purchase Orders that do not meet these requirements will be placed on hold until complete information is received by KI. Acknowledgements KI sends acknowledgements on all orders. Please read these acknowledgements and contact KI immediately if there is any discrepancy. In the event of any difference or inconsistency between KI’s acknowledgement and Customer’s purchase order, KI’s acknowledgement will control. In the event the model number and description differ on the purchase order, the model number will be the determining factor. Any error or discrepancy on acknowledgement must be reported to KI in writing within three (3) working days of acknowledgement date. All acknowledgements contain an estimated delivery date, but an order may ship earlier than the estimated shipping date. If Customer desires delivery on or after a specified date, Customer must write “Do not ship for arrival before ___ [date] __” on Customer’s purchase order. Fax or Email Orders Orders may be sent to KI via facsimile (1- 800-405-2264) or via email (order.entry@ ki.com) SIF Files: If you have a fully optioned SIF file, submit one email containing the purchase order, fully optioned SIF file and any supporting quotes.. If, following submission of an order to KI, Customer sends a confirming order, such confirming order must be marked “Confirming Order. Original order sent via fax (or email).” KI will not be responsible for any duplicate orders caused by unmarked hard copy, duplicative confirming orders, or orders submitted more than once. Changes or Cancellations of Orders Purchase orders acknowledged by KI cannot be changed or cancelled without KI’s consent, which consent may be conditioned upon Customer’s agreement to pay increased or additional expenses resulting from the requested change or cancellation, including but not limited to a twenty-five percent (25%) cancellation charge if order is cancelled or changed within a minimum of twenty (20) days prior to expected delivery date as acknowledged. Products with custom options or veneer tops cannot be cancelled or returned. Quick Ship Program Quick Ship Program (QSP) leadtimes begin upon receipt of clearly marked and complete purchase order and approval by KI credit department. The QSP purchase order must be accompanied by the QSP purchase order cover sheet. Orders will only be processed as Quick Ship if all items on the order are included in the Quick Ship program. Quick Ship orders cannot be revised, cancelled, or returned. It is KI’s intention to ship all QSP products within a period of 10 working days or less. Based on production capacity, KI reserves the right to cancel the Quick Ship Program without notice. C.O.M. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS Fabrics to be supplied by Customer must be approved by KI for upholster-ability and flammability prior to acceptance of Customer’s purchase order. Customer shall submit to KI a one (1)-foot square sample swatch with Customer’s purchase order. Following KI’s approval of Customer’s fabric, Customer must contact KI for exact production yardage requirements (1-800-454-9796, ext. 2707). Thereafter, Customer shall ship its fabric to the appropriate manufacturing facilities below. When supplying Customers own materials, it is the responsibility of the Customer to ship the materials to the correct KI manufacturing facility (as stated on the product pricing pages of KI price lists or on ki.com). Failure to ship the materials to the correct KI manufacturing facility will result in additional charges to the Customer for re-delivery of Customer’s own materials to the correct KI manufacturing facility. For products shipped from Green Bay, WI facility, ship material to: KI Green Bay Attn: C.O.M. Storage 1687 Westminster Drive - Gate 3 Green Bay, WI 54302 For products shipped from Manitowoc, WI facility, ship material to: KI Manitowoc Attn: C.O.M. Storage 1400 S. 41st St. Manitowoc, WI 54220 For products shipped from Pembroke, Ontario facility, ship material to: KI Pembroke Attn: C.O.M. Storage Pembroke, Ontario K8A6X7 For products shipped from Bonduel, WI facility, ship material to: KI Bonduel Attn: C.O.M. Storage 204 West South St. Bonduel, WI 54107 For products shipped from Tupelo, MS facility, ship material to: KI Tupelo Attn: C.O.M. Storage 2112 South Green St. Tupelo, MS 38804 For products shipped from High Point, NC facility, ship material to: KI-HN Attn: C.O.M. Storage 217 Feld Avenue High Point, NC 27263 For products shipped from Ontario, CA facility, ship material to: KI Impress/Kismet 1110 S. Mildred Ave. Ontario, CA 91761 CODE & FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE Seating 1. California Technical Bulletin 117. All seating products manufactured by KI meet or exceed the standards set forth in California Technical Bulletin 117 and are labeled accordingly. 2. California Technical Bulletin 133. KI offers numerous products that can be manufactured to meet the flammability requirements set forth in California Technical Bulletin 133. For products to meet the requirements of the open-flame test, changes in materials are made. Restrictions are placed on fabric selections and product type. When ordering product to comply with California Technical Bulletin 133, the “FR” option must be selected in the model number string. Please see individual sections in the price list for additional cost and leadtimes, which vary between products. Panels ASTM E84 (equivalent to UL 723 and National Fire Protection Association NFPA 255) is the test method used to determine the Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Indices of the system, consisting of the core substrate, fabric covering, and adhesive. NFPA 101, for Life Safety Code, defines acceptable Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Indices that have been adopted by the federal and many state or local governments as law in the form of building codes and regulations. Panel cores have been judged acceptable for the use with UL Recognized Component Office Panel Fabrics. Contact KI for the current list of fabrics that are acceptable for use. Style and Fabric Availability Many styles can be manufactured to comply with TB133, depending on the fabric content of a selected upholstery textile. When considering C.O.M. fabrics, submit the material attached to its composition description card to KI for approval. *Certain C.O.M. materials may require a sample burn test for certification. A sample product will be built with C.O.M. material and tested. The cost of testing must be added to the cost of a test sample including appropriate upcharges to receive certification. Pricing TB133 requires special construction procedures, and an upcharge applies to each product ordered as such. General Information Specifications, test procedures and requirements pertaining to flammability regulations can change. KI will make every effort to keep our information and services pertaining to flame specifications up-to-date. However, we reserve the right to alter the products, fabrics/ leathers, or upcharges associated with any of the above or any other flame specifications. MISCELLANEOUS Weights and Dimensions All weights and dimensions listed in KI’s price or product listings are approximate. Statute of Limitations Except as specifically set forth in these Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties, no claim arising out of or in connection with products purchased from KI, these Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties or any product warranty applicable to any KI product may be brought by Customer more than one (1) year after the cause of action on which it is based has accrued. Jurisdiction and Venue The interpretation and application of these Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties and any product warranties applicable to products purchased by Customer from KI shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, U.S.A., without reference to the rules of any jurisdiction concerning conflicts of laws or the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Customer agrees that all disputes arising from the interpretation or application of these Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties or any product warranty shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, or within Brown County, Wisconsin, U.S.A.; and Customer hereby consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts. Notification to KI Except as set forth elsewhere in these Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties, all inquiries and correspondence to KI should be directed to: KI 1330 Bellevue Street P.O. Box 8100 Green Bay, WI 54308-8100 Phone: 1-800-424-2432 Force Majeure KI shall not be liable for failure to perform or for delay in performance due to fire, flood, strike, or any other labor difficulty, act of God, act of any governmental authority or of Customer, riot, embargo, fuel or energy shortage, wrecks or delay in transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor, materials, or manufacturing facilities from usual sources, or failure of suppliers to meet their contractual obligations, or due to any cause beyond its reasonable control. In the event of delay in performance due to any such cause, KI reserves the right to extend the date of delivery or time for completion by a period of time reasonably necessary to overcome the effect of such delay, to allocate any available supply of goods in a manner it deems reasonable, or to cancel any purchase order. Product Warranties These Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties may change from time to time. Purchases of products from KI shall be subject to KI’s then current Terms, Conditions, Rights and Warranties which can be found at: www.ki.com/terms Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 2 3 RIGHTS AND WARRANTIES The following KI product warranty applies to products manufactured on or after November 1, 2019 and manufactured and/or distributed from a KI manufacturing site. This warranty is given to the initial purchaser and is valid for as long as the initial purchaser owns the product. The warranty, which runs from the date of manufacture, covers defects in materials and craftsmanship found during normal usage of the products during the warranty period. If a product is defective, and if written notice of the defect is given to KI within the applicable warranty period, KI at its option will either repair or replace the defective product with a comparable component or product, or provide a refund of the purchase price. KI reserves the right to determine labor method used during replacement of product. The Lifetime Warranty applies regardless of the number of shifts the product is used each day, unless specified as an exception. All non-lifetime product warranties are a single 8 hour shift per day. KI products are not intended or warranted for outdoor use unless specifically stated for outdoor use. EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover: • Failure resulting from normal wear and tear which is to be expected over the course of ownership. • Any misuse, abuse or modification of the original product voids the warranty. • Damage caused by carrier. • Products that are exposed to extreme environmental conditions or that have been subject to improper storage. • Alterations to product not expressly authorized by KI, nor to products considered to be of a consumable nature such as bulbs, light ballasts, and surge suppression products. • Replacement parts are covered for two years or the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer. • Failure to apply, install, reconfigure, or maintain products according to published KI planning, assembly, cleaning instructions, or user guides. • Customer’s Own Material (i.e., material supplied by the Customer or procured by KI on behalf of the client that is not a standard KI product offering) used in the manufacture of KI products. • Natural variations in wood grain; changes in surface finishes, including colorfastness, due to aging or exposure to light; matching of color, grain or texture, except to within commercially acceptable standards. • Wrinkles, marks or scars occurring naturally in leather. • Discoloration or degradation of all surface materials due to soiling, stains or dye transfer from clothing (including denim). • Fabric properties including, but not limited to aging, colorfastness, shade variations, pilling, puddling/wrinkling or abrasions of textiles. NOTATIONS • Warranties and exceptions listed in the Accessories / Components section will apply to all applicable product warranties. • Non-Standard Product has a one year warranty, unless the change is only cosmetic. If the product is non-standard due to a cosmetic change, the warranty is the same as the “base” product. • Third Party Supplied Product (KI shall pass along any warranty it receives with respect to other manufacturer’s products). • Modification to UL Listed products eliminates the listing. • KI reserves the right to request that the damaged product be returned for inspection prior to granting a remedy. • KI will not be liable for consequential, economic (including loss of time or inconvenience), or incidental damages arising from any product defect. • International Warranties may differ. EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, KI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO ANY PRODUCT AND IN PARTICULAR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. AT KI’S OPTION, PRODUCT REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE IS THE CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY AND ALL PRODUCT DEFECTS. Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 ACCESSORIES / COMPONENTS Cable Management - Vertical Cable Manager Casters CPU Holders Electrical Components - Active8, Ashley Duo, Isle Power Tower, Hiatus USB/120V, PowerUp, Qi, Undermount R8, USB Charger, Villa Flat Screen Monitor Arms. Foam Glides (excluding Felt) Glides - Felt Keyboard Mechanisms Lighting Pneumatic Cylinder (except Cafeteria at 5 years) Ruckus Totes and Tote Rails Tablet Arm Tattoo Screens Universal Height-Adjustable Screens Worksurface Embedded Storage - Flat Screen Garage, Smartlift 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 1 5 5 12 5 15 Lifetime 10 5 BENCHING SYSTEM Connection Zone Lifetime 15 15 Lifetime 5 CAFETERIA FOLDING TABLES CafeWay (except pneumatic) Uniframe (except pneumatic) Uniframe Tops with “Perfect Edge” Pneumatic for CafeWay and Uniframe CASEGOODS Aristotle (excludes laminate) Aristotle Laminate - LPL - low pressure laminate Dante (excludes laminate) Dante Laminate - HPL - high pressure laminate Lifetime 5 Lifetime 15 DESKING 700 Series Desk Instruct Intellect Wave Ruckus True WorkZone Lifetime Lifetime 15 15 Lifetime Lifetime 4 SURFACES - (refer to KI Care and Maintenance Instructions) Fabrics (includes all Woven, Polyurethane, Vinyl and Leather) - KI In-Grades and Pallas Textiles (excluding those below) Laminate HPL - high pressure laminate (excluding markerboard) Laminate LPL - low pressure laminate Markerboard Laminate Mesh Pallas Haven and Pallas Juggernaut Seamless Surface Membrane Press Sure-Chek Moisture Barrier Veneer 3 15 5 3 15 5 5 3 15 5 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 LIBRARY FURNITURE CrossRoads 15 FOLDING CHAIRS Auditorium Folding Chairs Design Line Front Row Seating All Other Steel Folding Chairs 5 5 5 5 INSTITUTIONAL SEATING/TABLES Banquet Tablets - Emissary, Heritage, Premier DuraLite Fixed Leg Table - Oxford ValueLite 5 5 5 5 FILES AND STORAGE (Storage warranties exclude drawer slides at 15 years) Drawer Slides 700 Series Files and Storage All Terrain Balance Connection Zone Storage Ruckus Storage Tattoo Storage Universal Overhead U Series 15 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 15 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime MARKERBOARDS (vertical dry-erase surfaces) Connection Zone Mobile Screen All Other Markerboards 5 5 OCCASIONAL TABLES Affina C-Table Calida Flex Hub Lyra MyPlace MyWay Sela Soltice Soltice Metal Sway Lifetime 15 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime LECTERN Wharton 10 DOLLIES Caddies - Seating Caddies - Tables 15 15 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 PATIENT ROOM SEATING Bariatric Affina Perth Soltice Soltice Metal Gliders Affina (excludes glider mechanism) Perth (excludes glider mechanism) Soltice (excludes glider mechanism) Glider Mechanism Hip Chair Affina Patient Chairs Affina Perth Rose Soltice Soltice Metal Recliners Affina (excludes recliner and central locking mechanism) Perth (excludes recliner and central locking mechanism) Soltice (excludes recliner and central locking mechanism) Recliner Central Locking Caster Mechanisms Recliner Mechanism Sleepers and Daybeds Affina (excludes sleeper mechanism) Hiatus Sleeper Bench (excludes sleeper mechanism) Hiatus Seamless Surface Components LaResta Daybed (excludes daybed mechanism) Perth (excludes sleeper mechanism) Soltice (excludes sleeper mechanism) Sleeper and Daybed Mechanisms Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 10 15 Lifetime Lifetime 15 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 5 10 Lifetime Lifetime 5 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 5 6 RESIDENCE HALL FURNITURE RoomScape Mattresses Lifetime 5 SEATING Auditorium Seating Concerto Extol Lancaster Benches Kurv Neena 15 15 15 15 15 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 SEATING Classroom Intellect Wave Ivy League Learn2 Ruckus Fixed Seating / Lecture Hall Jury Base Seminar Tables Sequence Sequence HD Single Pedestal University Guest Seating Affina Bantam Doni Guest Impress Guest Impress Ultra Guest Itoki DP Jubi Katera Perth Sift Guest Soltice Soltice Metal Voz (non-stacking) Lounge Affina Arissa Calida Connection Zone Privacy Booth Hub Jessa Lyra MyPlace MyWay Sela Soltice Soltice Metal Sway Tattoo Slim Tea Cup 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Lifetime Lifetime 15 15 15 15 15 15 Lifetime 15 Lifetime Lifetime 15 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 7 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 SEATING Multiple Seating Affina Perth Promenade - indoor Promenade - outdoor Soltice Soltice Metal Stack and Nesting Apply Doni Stack Grazie Stack Maestro Matrix Opt4 Rapture Ruckus Silhouette Strive Stack Torsion Stack Torsion Air Stack Torsion on the Go! Versa - standard, conference, and basic Versa XL Xylon Stools 600 Series 800 Series Ivy League Stools Medical and Laboratory Stools Lifetime Lifetime 15 3 Lifetime Lifetime 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 8 9 Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 SEATING Tandem Doni Tandem Grazie Tandem Strive Tandem Torsion Tandem Task Apply Task Altus Avail Doni Task FourC Grazie Task Impress Impress Ultra Intellect Wave Task Oath Pilot Ruckus Sift Strive Task Torsion Task Torsion Air Task Voyant Conference and Task 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 SYSTEMS Panel Systems StudioWorks System 3000 Unite WireWorks Power Distribution System Trellis Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Terms Conditions Rights and Warranties Updated November 1, 2019 The following products are discontinued. Please contact KI customer service to verify warranty status. 1-800-424-2432 Darwin DataLink MP DaVinci Daybed Daylight Delsanti Casegoods Devon Occasional Tables Dorsal Stack Dorsal 1090 Dorsal Student Desk Dorsal Tandem DuraMesh Folding Chair Durastack E Series Storage Eden Engage Ess Essex Flex Collection (seating and tables) Flexible Workspace GateOne Glimmer Stack and Task Grand Salon Lounge Seating and Bench Hancock Bench Hi5 Spectator Seating Impulse Intellect Classroom Furniture Collection Itoki DD Ivey 1000 Series 20 Series Table Boss Design 200 Series Boss Design 360 Degree Classroom Furniture 400 Series Boss Design 600 Series Boss Design 6000 Series chairs 6100 Series Boss Design 6200 Series Boss Design 700 Series Folding Chair with tablet arm 734G (Ganging versions) ADD Companion, Tandem, Raphael ADD Stacker Aerdyn Allude Amadeus Collection Archive Aria Aston Guest Chair Berlage Bonn Briar Collection Bruen Canaan Cinturon Lounge Seating Cinturon Task Chair Cody Connect Electrical System Dance Ivy League IL50 Laminate Top Desk Ivy League Max, Plus Jovi Junior Tables Kismet Laptop Garage Logix Seating System Lido Lounge Seating Lola Lounge Seating Madison Mesa Lounge Mesa Task Chair MI6 Mondial Neena Lounge Seating Next Connect Electrical System Novite Olympia On Task Orlo Occasional Tables Perry Piretti 2000 Piretti Stack Plaza Pomfret Lounge Seating and Guest Chair PowerComm Premier 72” Round Table Premier Folding Bench Prosper Quatro Guest Chair TABLES - contract Athens Barron Backbone DataLink System Enlite Flat Screen Garage (excludes worksurface embedded storage) Genesis - fixed Genesis - height adjustable Hurry Up! Inquire InTandem Intellect Activity Table Pillar Pirouette Portico Serenade Smart Lift (excludes worksurface embedded storage) Tattoo Toggle - fixed Toggle - height adjustable Trek WorkUp - fixed WorkUp - height adjustable Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 5 Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime 10 Lifetime Lifetime 5 WALLS Evoke Genius Lightline 10 10 10 10 Rado Occasional Table Reclaim Receptacles Relax Sapphire/Precedence Seneca SmartTouch Files (900 Series) Soltice Folding Chair Sterling Sustain Synthesis SystemsWall Three Collection Trendmaster Velo Venue Versa Junior Vertebra Institutional Warren Xclaim Zylo PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Office Furniture, Related Products and Services under OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 1 of 5 Participating Entity: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Contractor: Krueger International, Inc. This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 22, 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”), and Krueger International, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, which is doing business in California as KI/Krueger Commercial, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "Krueger International") whose principal place of business is 1330 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54302. The County and Krueger International are sometimes referred to herein together as the “Parties,” and each as a “Party.” Recitals Whereas, Krueger International offers goods and services under Contract # R191808 by and between Krueger International and Region 4 Education Service Center, a Texas public agency, (the “Master Contract”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein. The Master Contract was awarded after a competitive solicitation process. The Master Contract is made available to public agencies nationally by OMNIA Public Purchasing Alliance (“OMNIA”). Krueger International utilizes a network of independent dealers to satisfy Krueger International’s obligations under the Master Contract. Whereas, the County has determined that entering into a Participating Addendum with Krueger International under the OMNIA program provides a benefit to the County, but that certain terms in the Master Contract must be modified to satisfy legal requirements that apply to the County as a California public agency. Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Krueger International and the County agree as follows: 1. Term. The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date, and it expires on April 30, 2025. If the term of the Master Contract is extended, the County and Krueger International may agree to extend this Agreement by up to the same amount of time. Any extension of the term of this Agreement is subject to the prior approval of the County’s Board of Supervisors, its governing body. If the Master Contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Krueger International shall continue to perform under this Agreement until the term of this Agreement expires. 2. Payment Limit. The County’s total payments to Krueger International under this Agreement shall not exceed $800,000 (“Payment Limit”). Nothing in this Agreement obligates the County to make any purchases, or any particular volume of purchases, under this Agreement. 3. Changes to Master Contract. For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms of the Master Contract are incorporated in, and made a part of, this Agreement, except for those terms of the Master Contract that are modified by this Agreement, as follows: PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Office Furniture, Related Products and Services under OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 2 of 5 a. Each reference to “Region 4 Education Service Center” and “Region 4 ESC” in the Master Contract is deleted and replaced with “Contra Costa County” and “County,” respectively. b. The following is added to Section 10 of the Master Contract: “Contractor, and each distributor or dealer acting at Contractor’s direction, shall be registered with the California Secretary of State to do business in the State of California, and shall have a designated agent for service of process within that state. Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring each distributor or dealer acting on its behalf provides goods and performs services purchased by the County in accordance with the requirements of this Contract. Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that it and each distributor or dealer acting at Contractor’s direction comply with all applicable requirements of California law while performing services under this Contract, which may include but are not limited to the payment of prevailing wages when required under California law.” c. The term “State of Texas” in Section 11(d) (Force Majeure) of the Master Contract is deleted and replaced with “State of California.” d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 18 (Audit Rights) of the Master Contract, the County’s audit rights under that section shall survive for a period of three (3) years following the date on which this Agreement terminates or expires. e. The last sentence in Section 30 (Indemnity) of the Master Contract is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: “Any litigation involving the County, its officers, employees, or representatives shall be filed in a state or federal court in the State of California with jurisdiction over the parties and over the subject matter of the litigation. Contractor’s obligations under this section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Contract.” f. The following is added to Section 32 (Certificates of Insurance) of the Master Contract: “All insurers shall be admitted to issue policies of insurance in the State of California, and each certificate of insurance required to be provided to the County under the Contract shall name “Contra Costa County, its officers, employees, and representatives” as additional insureds. Either (i) all policies of insurance shall cover claims arising from acts or omissions of subcontractors or authorized dealers performing on Contractor’s behalf, or (ii) Contractor shall require subcontractors or authorized dealers to satisfy the insurance requirements of this Contract, including naming the above additional insureds on the subcontractor’s or authorized dealer’s certificates of insurance.” g. The following is added as new Section 35 (Public Records) to the Master Contract: PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Office Furniture, Related Products and Services under OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 3 of 5 “35. Public Records. The County is a public agency that is required to comply with the California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov. Code, § 6250, et seq.) and the County’s Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County Ordinance Code, Division 25), discovery requests, subpoenas, and court orders. Notwithstanding anything to the Contrary in this Contract, this Contract, and all materials produced for or provided to the County under this Contract, will be disclosed upon request if the County determines the materials constitute disclosable public records under the California Public Records Act or under the Better Government Ordinance, or if the materials are required to be disclosed pursuant to a discovery request, subpoena, or court order.” 4. Governing Law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Contract, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any litigation to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be filed and prosecuted in a state or federal court in California where venue is proper, and which has jurisdiction over the parties and over the subject matter of the litigation. 5. No Joint Venture. At all times during the term of this Agreement, neither party will function as or represent it to be the other party or its agent, and no officer, employee or agent of one party shall hold himself or herself out to be an officer, employee or agent of the other party. This Agreement does not create any rights or obligations between the parties other than those expressly set forth herein, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring any rights upon any third parties or any other party other than the County and Krueger International. 6. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. 7. Termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Contract, either the County or Krueger International may terminate this Agreement at any time upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party at the other party’s address specified in Section 9 (Notices). 8. Performance. Krueger International affirms that there are no encumbrances or obstacles, which will prohibit its performance pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Krueger International shall be solely responsible for guaranteeing any of its dealers, distributors, or subcontractors perform in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement. If the County issues any purchase orders to acquire goods or services under this Agreement, to the extent that there is any conflict between the terms of the purchase order and a term in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and prevail over the conflicting term in the purchase order. 9. Notices. Notices to the parties shall be provided to: PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Office Furniture, Related Products and Services under OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 4 of 5 Krueger International KI PO Box 8100, 1330 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI 54308-8100 Contact: Guy Patzke, Assistant Secretary Telephone: 920-468-8100 Email: Andrew.van.straten@ki.com Omnia Public Partners: Telephone: 615-431-8182 Contact: Robert Zingelmann Email: christine.dorantes@omniapartners.com County: Contra Costa County-Purchasing Services 40 Muir Road, 2nd floor Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone: 925-957-2495 Contact: Cynthia Shehorn, Procurement Services Manager Email: cindy.shehorn@pw.cccounty.us All notices shall be in writing and personally delivered, delivered by overnight carrier with delivery charges for next day deliver prepaid by the sending party, or sent by First Class U.S. Mail, with postage prepared by the sending party. A courtesy copy of a notice may be given by email, but giving a courtesy copy of a notice by email does not relieve the sending party of its obligation to give notice to the receiving party in the manner required by this section. A notice given in accordance with this section shall be deemed received by the receiving party on (a) the same day, if personally delivered, (b) the next business day if timely deposited with an overnight carrier and with delivery charges prepaid to ensure next day delivery, and (c) on the fifth day after mailing if mailed by First Class U.S. Mail with postage prepaid. 10. Successors and Assigns; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the express written permission of the other party, which shall be within that party’s sole discretion to provide. PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM for Office Furniture, Related Products and Services under OMNIA Purchasing Cooperative Program Page 5 of 5 IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. Participating Entity: Contra Costa County Contractor: Krueger International, Inc. Signature: Signature: Name: Cynthia Shehorn Name: Guy Patzke Title: Procurement Services Manager Title: Assistant Secretary Signature: Name: Title: Approved as to form: Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel By: __________________________ Assistant County Counsel Attachment: Exhibit A – Master Contract and Renewal Letters 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3461 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, a Participating Addendum with Mythics, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for Oracle Products and Services for use by Employment and Human Services during the period of October 22, 2024 through November 30, 2028, under the terms of a Master Contract awarded by Maricopa County, Arizona. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County) Attachments:1. 180233-Current_Contract-Mythics__LLC_11-06-23, 2. Participating Addendum - Mythics LLC Final 10 22 24 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute on behalf of the County, a Participating Addendum with Mythics, LLC. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent,or designee,to execute,on behalf of the County,a Participating Addendum with Mythics,LLC.,in an amount not to exceed $700,000,for Oracle Products and Services for use by Employment and Human Services during the period of October 22,2024 through November 30,2028,under the terms of a Master Contract awarded by Maricopa County,a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. FISCAL IMPACT: Product and service costs are funded by 59% Federal, 35% State and 6% County funds. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Purchasing Services is requesting approval of a Participating Addendum for the purchase of Oracle Products and Services.Orders will be submitted as needed by the Department of Employment and Human Services.Products are guaranteed through a master contract awarded by Maricopa County,a political subdivision of the State of Arizona.Approval of the addendum between Contra Costa County and Mythics, LLC.,allows Employment and Human Services to obtain guaranteed pricing available through the Maricopa County contract.The purchase will support Employment and Human Services with Oracle Products and Services,as necessary by the Department.This contract allows Employment and Human Services to purchase Oracle Products and Services at discounts ranging from 2%to 48%ultimately saving the County a significate amount of funds over the term of the agreement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3461,Version:1 CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without approval, the County would pay significantly more for Oracle Products and Services by not taking advantage of the contract discounts. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ SERIAL 180233-RFP ORACLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Contract Mythics, Inc. LLC DATE OF LAST REVISION: November 6, 2023 CONTRACT END DATE: November 30, 2028 CONTRACT PERIOD THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023 2028 TO: All Departments FROM: Office of Procurement Services SUBJECT: Contract for ORACLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Attached to this letter is published an effective purchasing contract for products and/or services to be supplied to Maricopa County activities as awarded by Maricopa County on December 12, 2018. All purchases of products and/or services listed on the attached pages of this letter are to be obtained from the vendor holding the contract. Individuals are responsible to the vendor for purchases made outside of contracts. The contract period is indicated above. BW/ia Attach Copy to: Office of Procurement Services James Foley, OPS (Please remove Serial 13120-RFP from your contract notebooks) ORACLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES This Contract is entered into this 12th day of December 2018 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Mythics, Inc. LLC, a Virginia corporation (“Contractor”) for the purchase of Oracle Products and Services. 1.0 CONTRACT TERM: 1.1 This Contract is for a term of Five (5) years, beginning on the 12th day of December, 2018 and ending the 30th day of November, 2023 2028. 1.2 The products and services which are the subject of this Master Agreement (“County Contract”) may be covered by a software programs license agreement service or maintenance agreement. The term of the service or maintenance agreement shall be governed by that document and may survive the expiration of this Master Agreement. 1.3 The County may, at its option and with the written agreement of the Contractor, renew the term of this Contract for additional terms up to a maximum of Five (5) additional years, (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the contract on a month-to-month bases for a maximum of six (6) months after expiration). The County shall notify the Contractor in writing of its intent to extend the Contract term at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term, or any additional term thereafter. 1.4 CONTRACT COMPLETION: The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This may include, but is not limited to the preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records, and other data in the possession, custody or control of Contractor required to be provided to the County either by the terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement. 2.0 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (applies to percentages in contract): Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days prior to the Contract expiration. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated version of the Contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the Contract. 3.0 PAYMENTS: 3.1 As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay Contractor the sum(s) stated in Exhibit “A.” 3.2 Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice. SERIAL 180233-RFP 3.3 INVOICES: 3.3.1 The Contractor shall submit one (1) legible copy of their detailed invoice before payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum, the invoice must provide the following information: • Company name, address and contact • County bill-to name and contact information • Contract Serial Number • County purchase order number • Project/Task order name and/or number • Invoice number and date • Payment terms • Date of service or delivery • Quantity (number of days or weeks) • Contract Item number(s) • Description of Purchase (product or services) • Pricing per unit of purchase • Freight (if applicable) • Extended price • Mileage w/rate (if applicable) • Arrival and completion time (if applicable) • Total Amount Due 3.3.2 Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the Department as listed on the Purchase Order. 3.3.3 Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) process. After Contract Award the Contractor shall complete the Vendor Registration Form located on the County Department of Finance Vendor Registration Web Site (http://www.maricopa.gov/922/Vendors). 3.3.4 Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly completed invoice is received by the County. 3.3.5 EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor will include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their designated financial institution for access to those details. 3.3.6 If an authorized reseller is used per Exhibit H the reseller will invoice the County or Participating Public Agencies based on the approved quote. 3.4 PAYMENT RETENTION (For task order projects as negotiated by user): 3.4.1 Ten percent (10%) of monies paid for Project Management and Project Labor earned by Contractor related to work under this Contract shall be retained by County until Final Completion of the services herein described in any project Exhibit B Scope of Work. County may elect to release specific retention payments based on mutually agreed milestones, but in no case shall retention be released prior to Final Completion. All other payment terms and conditions shall not be affected by the retention. In the event of termination or cancellation of this Contract by County through no fault of Contractor, Contractor shall be entitled to the refund of any funds in the retention account. 3.4.2 After fifty percent (50%) of the work has been completed, the Maricopa County Executive Steering Committee may reduce the retainage to five percent (5%) of all monies previously earned and all monies earned thereafter. Any reduction in retainage SERIAL 180233-RFP shall be in the discretion of the Maricopa County Executive Steering Committee. Any interest earned on retainage shall accrue solely to the benefit of County. 3.4.3 The Contractor shall have the right, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statues, to submit securities in lieu of retention for all work completed. The Contractor is required to request this option at least ten (10) business days prior to submission of first Application for Payment to allow time for preparation of forms. The Contractor shall request and obtain securities forms through County. The County must identify either securities option or retention option prior to first Application for Payment. 3.5 APPLICABLE TAXES: 3.5.1 Payment of Taxes: The Contractor shall pay all applicable taxes. With respect to any installation labor on items that are not attached to real property performed by Contractor under the terms of this Contract, the installation labor cost and the gross receipts for materials provided shall be listed separately on the Contractor’s invoices. 3.5.2 State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes: To the extent any State and local transaction privilege taxes apply to sales made under the terms of this Contract it is the responsibility of the seller to collect and remit all applicable taxes to the proper taxing jurisdiction of authority. 3.5.3 Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor. Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to hold Maricopa County harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages and interest, if applicable, contributions required under Federal, and/or State and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including; transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and Worker’s Compensation. 3.6 TAX (SERVICES): No tax shall be invoiced or paid against Contractor’s labor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes. 3.7 TAX (COMMODITIES): Tax shall not be invoiced against Contractor’s labor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes. 3.8 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES ($AVE): The County is a member of the $AVE cooperative purchasing group. $AVE includes the State of Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts. Under the $AVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful Respondent under this solicitation, a member of $AVE may access a contract resulting from a solicitation issued by the County. 3.9 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPA’s): County currently holds ICPA’s with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and conditions of the County Contract. It is the responsibility of the non-County government entity to perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the Contract under its procurement rules, processes and procedures. SERIAL 180233-RFP 4.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 4.1 The provisions of this Contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are actually available 4.2 to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this Contract. County shall keep the Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds. 4.3 If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in connection with, this Contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its obligations under, or in connection with, this Contract. In the event of termination, County shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the termination, provided that such services are performed in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination under this Section, at least ten (10) days in advance. 5.0 DUTIES: 5.1 The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit “B”, or as otherwise directed in writing by the issuance of a project scope of work or Purchase Order by the Procurement Officer. 5.2 During the Contract term, County may provide Contractor’s personnel with adequate workspace for consultants and such other related facilities as may be required by Contractor to carry out its contractual obligations. 6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 6.1 INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, losses or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the Contractor, the Contractor shall defend indemnify and hold harmless the County (as Owner), its agents, representatives, agents, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have resulted from the negligent acts and errors, or willful omissions relating to the performance of this Contract. Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents, representatives, agents, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from, caused by negligent acts and errors, or willful omissions in the performance of this Contract, but only to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, a subcontractor, any one directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no provision of this Agreement shall prohibit or affect Contractor’s right to seek contribution from any party responsible for the underlying claim. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this paragraph. The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, MYTHICS’ TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY COUNTY UNDER THE APPLICABLE STATEMENT OF WORK FROM WHICH SUCH LIABILITY ARISES. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.2 INFRINGEMENT DEFENSE INDEMNIFICATION: ORACLE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY. (SEE EXHIBITS C, D AND E AND F) Exhibit C - ORACLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit D - ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818. Exhibit E - ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit F - ORACLE LINUX AND ORACLE VM SERVICES SUPPLMENTAL PUBLIC SECTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ORACLE LINUX, ORACLE VM AND VERRAZZANO SERVICES v190712 012323 6.3 SOURCE CODE ESCROW REQUIREMENT (IF APPLICABLE): Source Code Escrow. Oracle confirms that a copy of the source code necessary to support the Programs is maintained or will be placed into escrow. The source code escrow agreement was entered into by Oracle America, Inc. on behalf of all members of the Oracle group of companies (“Oracle Group”) and provides that only if the Oracle Group ceases to be in the business of supporting the Programs, the escrow agent will furnish You with a copy of the escrowed materials that have become unsupported. Any escrowed materials furnished under this provision shall be considered licensed subject to the terms of this Contract and shall be used solely to maintain the Programs. Oracle’s source code escrow agreement is private and confidential and is not available for release to You. Oracle does not deposit source code for any third party programs. Upon request from You, Oracle will register You with Oracle’s escrow agent as a beneficiary under Oracle’s source code escrow agreement. To request registration, You must email Oracle at source-code- escrow_ww@oracle.com. Thereafter, and provided that You are current on technical support for the Programs for which technical support is offered, You will be contacted on an annual basis to confirm whether You require Your registration to continue. 6.4 INSURANCE: 6.4.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain the herein stipulated minimum insurance from a company or companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to County. 6.4.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all work or service required to be performed under the terms of the Contract is satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this Contract. 6.4.3 Contractor’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it. 6.4.4 Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to coverage afforded under the insurance policies. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.4.5 The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be applicable with respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and County, at its option, may require Contractor to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 6.4.6 The insurance policies required by this Contract, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees as Additional Insureds. 6.4.7 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees for any claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service. 6.4.8 Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence, $4,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and blanket contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provisions which would serve to limit third party action over claims. There shall be no endorsement or modifications of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or underground property damage. 6.4.9 Automobile Liability: Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of the Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance of the premises under this Contract. 6.4.10 Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the work or services under this Contract; and Employer’s Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 disease for each employee, and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. Contractor, its contractors and its subcontractors waive all rights against Contract and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its contractors and its subcontractors pursuant to this Contract. 6.4.11 Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) Insurance: Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance, which will insure and provide coverage for errors or omissions or professional liability of the Contractor, with limits of no less than $2,000,000 for each claim. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.4.12 Crime: Contractor shall maintain Commercial Crime Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $500,000 for each occurrence. The policy shall include, but not be limited to, coverage for employee dishonesty, fraud, theft, or embezzlement. 6.4.13 Cyber: Policy Limit: 6.4.13.1 The policy shall be issued with minimum limits of $100,000. 6.4.13.2 The policy shall include coverage for all directors, officers, agents and employees of the Contractor. 6.4.13.3 The policy shall include coverage for third party fidelity. 6.4.13.4 The policy shall include coverage for theft. 6.4.13.5 The policy shall contain no requirement for arrest and conviction. 6.4.13.6 The policy shall cover loss outside the premises of the Named Insured. 6.4.13.7 The policy shall endorse (Blanket Endorsements are not acceptable) the Department as Loss Payee as our interest may appear. 6.4.14 Technology Errors & Omission Insurance: • Each claim $2,000,000 • Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 Such insurance shall cover any, and all errors, omissions, or negligent acts in the delivery of products, services, and/or licensed programs under this Contract. In the event that the Tech E&O insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims- made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract and, either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years, beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed. 6.4.15 Network Security (Cyber) and Privacy Liability (IF APPLICABLE TO PROJECT): • Each Claim $2,000,000 • Annual Aggregate $2,000,000 Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to, coverage for third party claims and losses with respect to network risks (such as data breaches, unauthorized access or use, ID theft of data) and invasion of privacy regardless of the type of media involved in the loss of private information, crisis management and identity theft response costs. This should also include breach notification costs, credit remediation, and credit monitoring, defense and claims expenses, regulatory defense costs plus fines and penalties, cyber extortion, computer program and electronic data restoration expenses coverage (data asset protection), network business interruption, computer fraud coverage, and funds transfer loss. In the event that the Network Security and Privacy Liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims-made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract and, either continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.4.16 County shall be a Certificate Holder: Before providing the services as defined above, Developer shall furnish County with Certificates of Insurance evidencing coverage required by this Article. The certificates shall identify County as additional insured and shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All obligations for occurrence coverage shall survive termination of this Agreement. Other insurance policies required hereby shall expressly provide that such policies shall not be canceled, terminated or materially altered without thirty (30) days prior written notice to County. All insurance obligations of this Article shall survive termination of this Agreement. It is understood that the County is “Self-Insured” and a Certificate of Insurance shall be provided by County upon approval of this Agreement by the Parties. 6.4.17 Certificates of Insurance: 6.4.17.1 Prior to Contract award, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid and complete certificates of insurance, or formal endorsements as required by the Contract in the form provided by the County, issued by Contractor’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, conditions and limits required by this Contract are in full force and effect. Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title. 6.4.17.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this Contract is(are) written on a claims made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance. 6.4.17.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate must be sent to County fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration date. 6.4.18 Cancellation and Expiration Notice: Applicable to all insurance policies required within the Insurance Requirements of this Contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa County, within two (2) business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services and shall be mailed or hand delivered to 160 South 4th Avenue Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the Procurement Officer noted in the solicitation. 6.5 BOND REQUIREMENT (IF REQUIRED FOR ANY PROJECT): 6.5.1 Concurrently with the submittal of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Agency the following bonds, which shall become binding upon the award of the contract to the Contractor. 6.5.1.1 Performance Bond equal to the full Contract amount ($________or as specified) conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Contract in accordance with plans, specifications and conditions thereof. Such bond shall be solely for the protection of the Contracting Agency awarding the Contract. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.5.1.2 A Payment Bond equal to the full Contract amount ($________or as specified) solely for the protection of claimants supplying labor and materials to the Contractor or his Subcontractors in the prosecution of the work provided for in such Contract. 6.5.2 Each such bond shall include a provision allowing the prevailing party in a suit on such bond to recover as a part of his judgment such reasonable attorney’s fees as may be fixed by a judge of the court. 6.5.3 Each bond shall be executed by a surety company or companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the State of Arizona issued by the Director of the Department of Insurance. The bonds shall not be executed by an individual surety or sureties. The bonds shall be made payable and acceptable to the Contracting Agency. The bonds shall be written or countersigned by an authorized representative of the surety who is either a resident of the State of Arizona or whose principal office is maintained in this State, as by law required, and the bonds shall have attached thereto a certified copy of the Power of Attorney of the signing official. In addition, said company or companies shall be rated “Best-A” or better as required by the Contracting Agency, as currently listed in the most recent Best Key Rating Guide, published by the A.M. Best Company. 6.6 FORCE MAJEURE: APPLICABLE ORACLE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL CONTROL. (SEE EXHIBITS C, D, AND E AND F). Exhibit C - ORACLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit D - ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818. Exhibit E - ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit F - ORACLE LINUX AND ORACLE VM SERVICES SUPPLMENTAL PUBLIC SECTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ORACLE LINUX, ORACLE VM AND VERRAZZANO SERVICES v190712 012323 6.7 WARRANTY (IF APPLICABLE): APPLICABLE ORACLE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL CONTROL. (SEE EXHIBITS C, D, AND E AND F) Exhibit C - ORACLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit D - ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818. Exhibit E - ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit F - ORACLE LINUX AND ORACLE VM SERVICES SUPPLMENTAL PUBLIC SECTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ORACLE LINUX, ORACLE VM AND VERRAZZANO SERVICES v190712 012323 SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.8 DELIVERY: 6.8.1 Delivery shall specified on each order. 6.8.2 Exceptions to delivery schedule will be special order items that shall be identified. 6.8.3 Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 6.9 EXPEDITED DELIVERY: 6.9.1 If the Using Agency determines that rush shipping or other alternate shipping is required, it shall notify the Contractor. The Contractor shall determine any additional costs associated with such delivery terms and communicate that cost to the County. 6.9.2 The County shall not advise the Contractor to proceed with an expedited shipment until acceptable terms are agreed upon and a purchase order is issued. Upon agreeing to the additional costs, the Using Agency shall advise the Contractor to proceed. 6.9.3 Upon receipt of material(s) and invoicing, the County shall ensure that any additional charges are in compliance with and do not exceed agreed to costs. The County shall retain all documents related to these costs within the agency purchase file. 6.10 SHIPPING DOCUMENTS: A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall include the following: 6.10.1 Contract Serial number. 6.10.2 Contractor’s name and address. 6.10.3 Using Agency name and address. 6.10.4 Using Agency purchase order number. 6.10.5 A description of product(s) shipped, including item number(s), quantity (ies), number of containers and package number(s), as applicable. 6.11 PERFORMANCE: It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements. Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the Contractor fails to correct the deficient service within 30 days after written notice. 6.12 SHIPPING CHARGES: 6.12.1 Unless expressly included in an Oracle product or service Stocking Keep Unit (SKU) all shipping charges are separately orderable SKUs. FOB: Destination. 6.12.2 Exceptions to normal shipping charges: Expedited freight will be pre-paid by the Contractor and added to invoice if the normal shipping schedule does not meet County requirements. These requirements will be made in writing to the contractor. 6.13 PACKAGING/PACKING: Unless otherwise stated, commercial packages and packing, suitable for the type, size, and kind of product, commonly used in the industry for the purpose, so constructed as to ensure acceptance and safe delivery, at the lowest rate, to the point of delivery specified in the bid document is acceptable. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.14 OPERATING MANUALS: Upon delivery, Contractor shall provide comprehensive operational manuals, service manuals and schematic diagrams, if required by the Department. These may be provided in hard copy or electronically. 6.15 INSTALLATION: The Contractor’s price shall include delivery and, if requested at the time of quote/bid, installation of all equipment in a complete operating condition. 6.16 ACCEPTANCE (IF APPLICABLE): 6.16.1 Perpetual Licenses – Software is made available via a web link provided by the Licensor; there is no acceptance period for perpetual licenses. 6.16.2 Engineered Systems and Hardware – Acceptance is upon delivery. 6.16.3 Cloud Services – Cloud services are provisions via a web link provided by the cloud service provider; there is no acceptance period for cloud services. 6.17 RETURN POLICY: All orders are non-cancellable and non-refundable. 6.18 INSPECTION OF SERVICES (IF APPLICABLE): 6.18.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to County covering the services under this Contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to County during Contract performance and for as long afterwards as the Contract requires. 6.18.2 County has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the Contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the Contract. County shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. 6.18.3 If any of the services do not conform to Contract requirements, County is entitled to the remedies provided hereunder the Oracle Standard Terms and Conditions. y: 6.18.3.1 With regard to services performed by Oracle: If any of the Oracle Cloud Services do not conform to Contract requirements, County is entitled to the remedies provided under Exhibit D ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818. If any of the Oracle ACS Services do not conform to Contract requirements, County is entitled to the remedies provided under Exhibit E ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. The parties agree that Oracle Technical Support Services and/or Maintenance Support Services will be provided in accordance with Oracle’s Technical Support Policies in effect at the time the services are provided. You may access the current version of the technical support policies at http://www.oracle.com/us/support/policies/index.html. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.18.3.2 With regard to professional services performed by Mythics: Mythics professional services will be performed in accordance with a quoted Statement of Work that will be incorporated in the Contractor ordering documents. County remedies shall be as stated within these Contractor ordering documents. 6.19 ORDERING AUTHORITY: Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order, issued by Office of Procurement Services, a Purchase Order issued by the using Department or direction by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a Purchase Card for payment. 6.20 NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION: This Contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made. Orders will only be placed under this Contract when the County identifies a need and proper authorization and documentation have been approved. 6.21 BACKGROUND CHECK (IF REQUIRED BY PROJECT): Contractors need to be aware that there may be multiple background checks (Sheriff’s Office, County Attorney's Office, Courts as well as Maricopa County general government) to determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to (but is not limited to) the Contractor, subcontractors and employees. 6.22 SUSPENSION OF WORK: (THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES) The Procurement Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Procurement Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor. No request for adjustment under this clause shall be granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the Contract. 6.23 STOP WORK ORDER: The Procurement Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Procurement Officer shall either: 6.23.1 Cancel the stop work order; or 6.23.2 Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience clause of this Contract. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.23.3 The Procurement Officer may make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule and/or Contract price, or otherwise, and the Contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the stop work order resulted in an increase in costs to the Contractor. 6.24 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: Maricopa County may terminate the Contract for convenience by providing sixty (60) calendar days advance notice to the Contractor. 6.25 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: The County may, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to: 6.25.1 Deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this Contract or any extension; 6.25.2 Make progress, so as to endanger performance of this Contract; or 6.25.3 Perform any of the other provisions of this Contract. The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within ten (10) business days (or more if authorized in writing by the County) after receipt of the notice from the Procurement Officer specifying the failure. 6.26 STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Notice is given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511 the County may cancel any Contract without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the Contract, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on behalf of the County is at any time while the Contract or any extension of the Contract is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the Contract in any capacity or consultant to any other party of the Contract with respect to the subject matter of the Contract. Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S § 38-511 the County may recoup any fee or commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Contract on behalf of the County from any other party to the Contract arising as the result of the Contract. 6.27 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 6.27.1 The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, licenses and pay the charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her business, and as necessary complete any required certification requirements, required by any and all governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance with and in good standing for all permits and/or licenses. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of existing and future trade or industry requirements, Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a Contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both Office of Procurement Services and the Department of any and all changes concerning permits, insurance or licenses. 6.27.2 Contractor furnishing finished products, materials or articles of merchandise that will require installation or attachment as part of the Contract, shall possess any licenses required. Contractor is not relieved of its obligation to obtain and possess the required licenses by subcontracting of the labor portion of the Contract. Contractors are advised to contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Chief of Licensing, to ascertain licensing requirements for a particular contract. Contractor shall identify which license(s), if any, the Registrar of Contractors requires for performance of the Contract. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.28 SUBCONTRACTING: 6.28.1 The Contractor may not assign to another contractor or subcontract to another party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written consent of the County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must reference the Contract Number and identify the job project. 6.28.2 The subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the Prime Contractor’s rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the Prime Contractor is willing to absorb any higher rates or the County has approved the increase. The subcontractor’s invoice shall be invoiced directly to the Prime Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the County, without mark-up. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the Prime Contractor’s invoice. 6.29 AMENDMENTS: All amendments to this Contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties. Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all amendments for Maricopa County. 6.30 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS: The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a Contract. If a service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately, to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials or services are required from a Contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated between the Contractor and the County. 6.31 STRICT COMPLIANCE: Acceptance by County of a performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of the Contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of strict compliance with respect to all other terms of the Contract. 6.32 VALIDITY: The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of the Contract. 6.33 SEVERABILITY: The removal, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Contract shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Contract. 6.34 RIGHTS IN DATA: The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a Contract without additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or applicable regulation. Each Party shall supply to the other Party, upon request, any available information that is relevant to a Contract and to the performance thereunder. 6.35 NON-DISCRIMINATION: Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive Order 2009-09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and amends Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at the Governor of the State of Arizona website (http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) which is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full herein. During the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee, client or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.36 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION: 6.36.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, it’s current officers and directors; 6.36.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any contract or grant by any United States Department or Agency or any state, or local jurisdiction; 6.36.1.2 have not within three (3) year period preceding this Contract; 6.36.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a government entity (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and 6.36.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust statues or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a government entity transaction or contract; 6.36.1.2.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract; and are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any governmental entity contract or other transaction; and have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Contract had any public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 6.36.1.3 If any of the above circumstances described in the paragraph are applicable to the entity submitting a bid for this requirement, include with your bid an explanation of the matter including any final resolution. 6.36.2 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier covered transactions (i.e. transactions with subcontractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this Contract. 6.37 VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. §41-4401 AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS: 6.37.1 By entering into the Contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA using e-verify) and all other Federal immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees and A.R.S. §23-214(A). The Contractor shall obtain statements from its subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the Procurement Officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through the term of the Contract. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing work under the Contract and verify employee compliance using the E-verify system and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s employment or at least three (3) years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for download at USCIS.GOV. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.37.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect Contractor and subcontractor employee documents performing work under this Contract to verify compliance with paragraph 6.37.1 of this Section. Contractor and subcontractor shall be given reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that the Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will consider this a material breach of the Contract and may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to; suspension of work, termination of the Contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor. 6.38 INFLUENCE: As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of Conduct or any ethical conduct may be grounds for Disbarment or Suspension under MC1-902. An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to: 6.38.1 A Person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation, money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of valuable contribution or subsidy, 6.38.2 That is offered or given with the intent to influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or gain favorable consideration of any kind. If a Person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the Chief Procurement Officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy provided by the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in the law, or any remedy provided by this contract. ABSOLUTELY NO CONTACT BETWEEN THE RESPONDENT AND ANY COUNTY PERSONNEL, OTHER THAN THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES, IS ALLOWED DURING THE SOLICITATION PROCESS UNLESS THE COMMUNICATION IS IN REGARDS TO PRE-EXISTING BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTY. ANY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION, ITS PARTICIPANTS OR ANY DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO THE CONTRACT AWARD MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL OF THE RESPONDENT FROM THE EVALUATION PROCESS. 6.39 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLERBLOWER RIGHTS: 6.39.1 The Parties agree that this Contract and employees working on this Contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. § 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239) and section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; 6.39.2 Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Documentation of such employee notification must be kept on file by Contractor and copies provided to County upon request. 6.39.3 Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000 as of September 2013). SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.40 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: By entering into this Contract the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq. 6.41 ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR OTHER REVIEW: 6.41.1 In accordance with section MCI 371 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code the Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation relevant to this Contract for six (6) years after final payment or until after the resolution of any audit questions which could be more than six (6) years, whichever is latest. The County, Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by the Department shall have full access to, and the right to examine, copy and make use of, any and all said materials. 6.41.2 If the Contractor’s books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation relevant to this Contract are not sufficient to support and document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and documented. 6.42 AUDIT DISALLOWANCES: If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made is a disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance. The course of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County, and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a check or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount by the Contractor by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County. 6.43 OFFSET FOR DAMAGES: In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money due to the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance of the Contract. 6.44 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information. The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the Contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform duties under the Contract. The Contractor’s procedures and controls at a minimum must be the same procedures and controls it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time during the duration of the Contract, the County determines that the procedures and controls in place are not adequate, the Contractor shall institute any new and/or additional measures requested by the County within fifteen (15) business days of the written request to do so. Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.45 PUBLIC RECORDS: Under Arizona law, all Contracts are public records and must be retained by the Records Manager at the Office of Procurement Services. Contracts shall be open to public inspection and copying after Contract award and execution, except for such Contracts or sections thereof determined to contain proprietary or confidential information by the Office of Procurement Services. 6.46 PRICES: Contractor will make reasonable efforts to seek approval from Oracle to extend to County under this Contract prices that are no higher than those paid by any other customer for these or similar services. 6.47 INTEGRATION: This Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, proposals, communications, understandings, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, express or implied. 6.48 RELATIONSHIPS: 6.48.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely as an independent contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County and the Contractor. 6.48.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff for all Task Orders. Also, upon request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of the County within two business days, unless previously approved by the County. 6.49 CHANGES: In the event of a change to the distribution or reseller agreement between Contractor and Oracle, changes to the license definitions and rules and/or changes to Global Price Lists, Contractor may submit such changes as Oracle requires under Contractor’ distribution in writing to the County for review. The County shall have thirty (30) days to accept or reject those changes. In the event the County accepts the new terms and conditions, the County shall notify Contractor in writing of such acceptance and the parties will negotiate and execute an Amendment to this Contract to incorporate such changes. If Contractor and the County cannot reach agreement to the proposed changes or the County fails to respond to Contractor request within thirty (30) days of receiving notice from Contractor, Contractor may terminate this Contract. 6.50 GOVERNING LAW: This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Venue for any actions or lawsuits involving this Contract will be in Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona. 6.51 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this Contract and the Oracle Standard Terms (See Exhibits C, D, and E and F) and Conditions the terms of this Contract shall prevail, except the Oracle Standard Terms and Conditions shall prevail where it pertains to the use of the Oracle products and services. 6.52 INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS: The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract: 6.52.1 Exhibit A, Pricing; SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.52.2 Exhibit B, Scope of Work; 6.52.3 Exhibit C, Oracle Software Standard Terms and Conditions for Products and Services ORACLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819; 6.52.4 Exhibit D, Oracle Cloud Services Terms and Conditions; ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818; 6.52.5 Exhibit E, Oracle Hardware Terms and Conditions ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819; 6.52.6 Exhibit F - ORACLE LINUX AND ORACLE VM SERVICES SUPPLMENTAL PUBLIC SECTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ORACLE LINUX, ORACLE VM AND VERRAZZANO SERVICES v190712 012323 6.52.7 Exhibit F G, Office of Procurement Services Contractor Travel and Per Diem Policy 6.52.8 Exhibit H, Reseller Purchase and Invoice Process 6.52.9 Exhibit I – Professional Services Terms and Conditions NOTICES: All notices given pursuant to the terms of this Contract shall be addressed to: For County: Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services ATTN: Contract Administration 160 South 4th Avenue 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 For Contractor: Mythics, Inc. LLC. ATTN: Contract Vehicle Management 4525 Main Street Suite 1500 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Email: vehiclemgmt@mythics.com 6.53 WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01: If Contractor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement has a value of $100,000 or more, vendor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of this agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel. This certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a regulation issued pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6.54 FORCED LABOR: 6.54.1 By submitting a bid for this solicitation and/or entering into a contract as a result of this solicitation, contractor agrees to comply with all applicable portions of Arizona Revised Statutes Section 35-394. Contracting; procurement; prohibition; written certification; remedy; termination; exception; definitions. 6.54.2 Contractor certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the contract, that it will not use: 6.54.2.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. 6.54.2.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. 6.54.2.3 Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any good or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. 6.54.3 If contractor becomes aware during the term of the agreement that contractor is not in compliance with this paragraph, the contractor shall notify the County within five business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the contractor fails to provide a written certification to the County that the contractor has remedied the noncompliance within 180 days after notifying the County of its noncompliance, then the agreement terminates, except that if the agreement termination date occurs before the end of the 180 days period, the agreement terminates on the agreement termination date. SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP EXHIBIT A PRICING SERIAL 180233-RFP NIGP CODE: 20655 RESPONDENT'S NAME: Mythics, Inc. . COUNTY VENDOR NUMBER: VS0000003170 ADDRESS: 4525 Main Street, Suite 1500, VA Beach, VA 23462 P.O. ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757-493-3010 FACSIMILE NUMBER: 757-266-0013 WEB SITE: www.mythics.com Anna Decker vehiclemgmt@mythics.com YES NO Product Discount Support Discount MINIMUM DISCOUNTS MINIMUM DISCOUNTS SEE TAB FOR DETAILED PRICING AVERAGE DISCOUNTS SEE TAB FOR DETAILED PRICING MINIMUM DISCOUNTS SEE TAB FOR DETAILED PRICING SEE TAB FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY TASK ORDER ONLY SEE TAB FOR SUPPORT SERVICES BY TASK ORDER ONLY AVERAGE DISCOUNTS SEE TAB FOR DETAILED PRICING 26% 5% Eff. BY TASK ORDER ONLY SERIAL 180233-RFP 1.3.1 Perpetual Licenses Catalog Products Percentage Percentage Global Price List - shown in dark grey Min. Discount for Licenses XX% First Year Maintenance Percentage based on discounted license Cost Oracle E-Business Suite Applications Global Price List Component Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Global Price List *Eff. 9-20-19*2% 0.5% n/a Oracle Utilities Global Price List -*Eff. 5-17-2023 n/a DISCOUNT END USER WITH BUDGET LESS THAN $100 MILLION (applies only to applications and excludes Siebel CRM, Professional Edition, Primavera and SaaS offerings) DISCOUNT END USER WITH BUDGET MORE THAN $100 MILLION TRANSACTION BANDS FOR SERIAL 180233-RFP Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Oracle Engineered Systems Global Price List Min. Discount Eng Systems Hardware% First Year Oracle Premier Support for Systems Percentage based on discounted Hardware Cost First Year Oracle Premier Support for Operating Systems Percentage based on discounted Hardware Cost First Year Oracle Customer Data and Device Retention Percentage based on discounted Hardware Cost Min. Discount for Licenses XX% First Year SULS Percentage based on discounted license Cost Percentage Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Insert Percentage Below Percentage Percentage Global Price List - shown in dark grey Min. Discount Hardware% First Year Oracle Premier Support for Systems Percentage based on discounted Hardware Cost Premier Support for Operating Systems Percentage based on discounted Customer Data and Device Retention Percentage based on discounted Min. Discount for Licenses XX% First Year SULS Percentage based on discounted license Cost 22% 12% 8% 3% 29% 22% 17% 12% 8% 3% 29% 22% 25% 12% 8% 3% 29% 22% 35% 12% 8% 3% 29% 22% Oracle Hardware Category Z 10% 12% 8% 3% 29% 22% Oracle Hardware Category Y 2% SERIAL 180233-RFP 1.3.4 Cloud Services Catalog Products Global Price List - shown in dark grey Labor Rate(s) Labor Category Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Application $ $ $ $ $ 149.26 $152.54 Associate Consultant $ 99.81 $ $ $ $ 108.04 Eff. 3-22-23 $96.93 $99.06 Consulting/ Engineer $ $ $ $ $ 135.04 Eff. 3-22-23 $130.80 Director/ Engineer $ $ $ $ $ 206.13 $210.66 $237.3 Installation Engineer $ $ $ $ 132.40 $ 135.04 Eff. 3-22-23 $130.80 Managing Principal Consultant $ $ $ $ $ 206.13 $210.66 Practice Director $ $ 221 $ $ $ 234.55 $239.71 Practice $ $ $ $ $ 221.13 $225.99 $242 Principal Consultant $ $ $ 157.1 $ $ 163.48 $167.08 SERIAL 180233-RFP Project Manager /Engineer $ $ $ $ $ 183.22 $187.25 $200.94 Senior Consultant/ $ $ $ 1 $ $ 149.26 $152.54 Senior Project Manager $ $ $ $ $ 208.49 $213.08 $228.6 Sr. Application Developer $ $ $ 15 $ $ 163.48 $167.08 Sr. Practice Director $ $ $ $ $ 248.76 $254.23 $272. Sr. Principal Consultant $ $ $ 218.6 $ $ 227.45 $232.45 Sr. Systems Engineer $ $ $ $ $ 227.45 $232.45 $2 Staff Consultant $ $ $ $ $ 135.04 Eff. 3-22-23 $130.80 Systems $ $ $ $ $ 206.13 $210.66 $22 Cloud Associate Consultant $129.92 $149.61 Consultant $175.32 $203.50 Cloud Lead $224.00 $228. Cloud Principal Consultant I $258.30 Cloud Principal Consultant II $324.03 Cloud Senior Principal $360.04 $39 Cloud Solutions Architect $391.43 Cloud Senior Solution $413.22 SERIAL 180233-RFP Cloud Subject Matter Expert I $441.45 Cloud Subject Matter Expert II $469.63 $56 Cloud Contracts Administrator $131.49 $137.3 $281.78 Manager II $300.57 Cloud Program Manager $319.34 1.3.6 Technical Support Services and/or Maintenance Support Services Technical Support Services and/or Maintenance Support Services fees are calculated as a factor of fees paid on net new licenses and/or hardware, renewal of services thereafter are priced based on a percentage increase over prior years fees and provided in accordance with then current Technical Support Policies. Note: Oracle University offerings are governed by the Oracle University terms and conditions available at education.oracle.com and incorporated by reference. 1.3.7 Oracle Training and University Products Oracle University Training Services Customer Transaction Band E-Business License and Technical Support Discounts (Enter Discount off of list price. List price detailed at www.oracle.com/education Eff. 01/01/22 1.3.7 5% off of list price 1.3.8 Financing Services All financing will be quoted by using a Task Order SERIAL 180233-RFP EFF. 11/01/23 Modernization Services Patch Management as a Service (PMaaS) *Bundle of Patch Management as a Service offerings, which includes, On Premises Patch Planning Annual Subscription, ODA Appliance Patch management Annual Subscription, Oracle DB Home Patch Management Annual Subscription, Oracle DB Instance Patch Management Annual Subscription. **Dependent upon purchase of On Premises Patch Planning Annual Subscription. *** Dependent upon purchase of Oracle Cloud Patch Planning Annual Subscription. Service Name Fixed Price (Yearly) Service Description Annual Subscription* year for 1 ODA, 1 Oracle Home, and 1 Oracle SERIAL 180233-RFP EXHIBIT B SCOPE OF WORK ORACLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1.1 MASTER AGREEMENT Maricopa County (herein “Lead Public Agency”) on behalf of itself and all states, local governments, school districts, public higher education institutions, and other government agencies in the United States of America (herein “Participating Public Agencies”) is awarding this contract to one or more qualified suppliers to enter into a Master Agreement for a complete line of Oracle Products, Services and Solutions (herein “Products and Services”). ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED MUST BE NEW OR LIKE NEW, UNUSED, LATEST DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. 1.2 OBJECTIVES 1.2.1 Provide a comprehensive competitively solicited Master Agreement offering Products and Services to Participating Public Agencies; 1.2.2 Establish the Master Agreement as a Supplier’s primary offering to Participating Public Agencies; 1.2.3 Achieve cost savings for Suppliers and Participating Public Agencies through a single competitive solicitation process that eliminates the need for multiple bids or proposals; 1.2.4 Combine the volumes of Participating Public Agencies to achieve cost effective pricing; 1.2.5 Reduce the administrative and overhead costs of Suppliers and Participating Public Agencies through state of the art ordering and delivery systems; 1.2.6 Provide Participating Public Agencies with environmentally responsible products and services. 1.3 GENERAL DEFINITION OF PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES Oracle Products, Services and Solutions: Contractors are to provide the broadest possible selection of Oracle Products, Services and Solutions they offer. The intent of this contract is to provide Participating Public Agencies with products, services and solutions to meet their various needs. Therefore, the contractors should have demonstrated experience in providing the Products, Services and Solutions as defined in this Exhibit including but not limited to: 1.3.1 Perpetual Licenses – applications, database and options, business intelligent, middleware and any other perpetual license offered by Oracle. 1.3.2 Engineered Systems – integrated software and hardware systems offered by Oracle. 1.3.3 Hardware, Servers, Storage and Networking - any servers, storage and networking products offered by Oracle. 1.3.4 Cloud Services – Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offered by Oracle. 1.3.5 Consulting/Professional Services – Consulting and integration services relating to Oracle products and services. SERIAL 180233-RFP 1.3.6 Technical Support Services and/or Maintenance Support Services – telephone technical support, premier support for systems and any other support services available from Oracle for license and hardware. 1.3.7 Oracle Training and University Products - Any related Oracle training including instructor lead classes and self-guided learning paths. 1.3.8 Financing Services– Financing services for orders and solutions. 1.4 INTENT: The intent of this contract is to establish a nationwide purchasing agreement for the acquisition of Oracle products, services and solutions. The categories of descriptive examples in Section 2.12 are to provide a general, non-inclusive, description of the categories. Other governmental entities under agreement with the County may have access to products or services provided hereunder (see Sections 3.15, 3.16 and Exhibit 6, MICPA.) The County reserves the right to add additional contractors, at the County’s sole discretion, in cases where the currently listed contractors are of an insufficient number or skill-set to satisfy the County’s needs or to ensure adequate competition on any project or task order work It is expected that contractors will provide binding written Task Orders to be approved by the using agency for all products or services to be purchased under this contract. If more than one contractor is awarded a contract the members at their discretion may request Task Orders from one or more contractors and select the Task Order that’s best meets their internal interests. . 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK: 2.1 Represent, sell, and service all the Oracle Products listed below (Section 2.12); 2.2 Be able to service local governments, states, school districts, and public higher education institutions in the United States of America, and other governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations; 2.3 Have the resources to work with multiple entities at the same time; 2.4 Throughout the life of this contract, the successful Contractor shall maintain expertise, resources and capabilities to maintain an Oracle Platinum Partnership level. 2.5 Provide commercial hardware, software, services and solutions as ordered under the task order as a member of the Oracle Platinum Partner Network in good standing with all required distribution agreements; 2.6 Perform or have service delivery partners that can provide consulting, assessment, design, integration, installation and management of Services/Solutions at the task order level; 2.7 Perform a wide range of professional, technical support and engineering Services/Solutions to support the mission and objectives of Maricopa County and Participating Public Agencies as authorized buyers off this contract; 2.8 Provide maintenance support Services/Solutions 2.9 Provide project management support for each deliverable under the contract; 2.10 Provide project specific and overall contract performance reporting, as required. 2.11 Provide on-going marketing of the contract by aligning and traveling with the U.S Communities Program Managers, administrative and marketing personnel engaged in directly promoting the contract to Participating Public Agencies through agency meetings, direct mail, national publications, annual meetings and other such activities. SERIAL 180233-RFP 2.12 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REQUIRED: 2.12.1 Perpetual Licenses – applications, database and options, business intelligent, middleware and any other perpetual license offered by Oracle. 2.12.2 Engineered Systems – integrated software and hardware systems offered by Oracle. 2.12.3 Hardware, Servers, Storage, and Networking - any servers, storage, and networking products offered by Oracle. 2.12.4 Cloud Services – Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offered by Oracle. 2.12.5 Consulting/Professional Services – Consulting and integration services relating to Oracle products and services. 2.12.6 Technical Support Services and/or Maintenance Support Services – telephone technical support, premier support for systems and any other support services available from Oracle for license and hardware. 2.12.7 Oracle Training and University Products - Any related Oracle training including instructor lead classes and self-guided learning paths. 2.12.8 Financing Services– Financing services for orders and solutions. 2.13 STAFF EXPERIENCE: 2.13.1 For Maricopa County, full-time and part-time staff, proposed consultants and subcontractors who may be assigned direct work for this contract should be identified in any project Task Orders. 2.14 FACILITIES: During the course of this Contract, the County may provide the Contractor’s personnel with adequate workspace for consultants and such other related facilities as may be required by Contractor to carry out its obligation enumerated herein. 2.15 TRAINING: The Contractor shall provide a minimum of (To be determined for each Task Order) to completely train County personnel in the use and care of the equipment. 2.16 WARRANTY: APPLICABLE ORACLE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL CONTROL. Exhibit C - ORACLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. Exhibit D - ORACLE CLOUD SERVICES US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818. Exhibit E - ORACLE HARDWARE US COMMUNITIES SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS v041818 v032819. 2.17 ACCEPTANCE: 2.17.1 Perpetual Licenses – Software is made available via a web link provided by the Licensor; there is no acceptance period for perpetual licenses. SERIAL 180233-RFP 2.17.2 Engineered Systems and Hardware – Acceptance is upon delivery. 2.17.3 Cloud Services – Cloud services are provisions via a web link provided by the cloud service provider; there is no acceptance period for cloud services. 3.0 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 DELIVERY: 3.1.1 Delivery shall be made within 48 hours after receipt of order (ARO) or as agreed with using agency. 3.1.2 Exceptions to delivery schedule will be special order items that must be identified. 3.1.3 Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain material on the open market in the event Contractors fail to make delivery and charge any price differential to the Contractor. 3.1.4 Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 3.2 EXPEDITED DELIVERY: 3.2.1 If the Using Agency determines that rush shipping or other alternate shipping is required, it shall notify the Contractor. The Contractor shall determine any additional costs associated with such delivery terms and communicate that cost to the County. 3.2.2 The County shall not advise the Contractor to proceed with an expedited shipment until acceptable terms are agreed upon and a purchase order is issued. Upon agreeing to the additional costs, the Using Agency shall advise the Contractor to proceed. 3.2.3 Upon receipt of material(s) and invoicing, the County shall ensure that any additional charges are in compliance with and do not exceed agreed to costs. The County shall retain all documents related to these costs within the agency purchase file. 3.3 SHIPPING DOCUMENTS: A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall include the following: 3.3.1 Contract Serial number. 3.3.2 Contractor’s name and address. 3.3.3 Using Agency name and address. 3.3.4 Using Agency purchase order number. 3.3.5 A description of product(s) shipped, including item number(s), quantity (ies), number of containers and package number(s), as applicable. 3.4 PERFORMANCE: It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements. Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the Contractor fails to perform and any price differential will be charged against the Contractor. 3.5 SHIPPING CHARGES: 3.5.1 Shipping costs will be borne by the Contractor. FOB: Destination. SERIAL 180233-RFP 3.5.2 Exceptions to normal shipping charges: Expedited freight will be pre-paid by the Contractor and added to invoice if the normal shipping schedule does not meet County requirements. These requirements will be made in writing to the contractor. 3.6 PACKAGING/PACKING: Unless otherwise stated, commercial packages and packing, suitable for the type, size, and kind of product, commonly used in the industry for the purpose, so constructed as to ensure acceptance and safe delivery, at the lowest rate, to the point of delivery specified in the bid document is acceptable. 3.7 OPERATING MANUALS: Upon delivery, Contractor shall provide comprehensive operational manuals, service manuals and schematic diagrams, if required by the Department. These may be provided in hard copy or electronically. 3.8 INSTALLATION (If required): The Contractor’s price shall include delivery and installation of all equipment in a complete operating condition. 3.9 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT: 3.9.1 Contractor shall endeavor to maintain the personnel proposed in their proposal throughout the performance of this Contract. In the event that Contractor personnel’s employment status changes, Contractor shall provide County a list of proposed candidates with equivalent experience. Under no circumstances is it acceptable for the implementation schedule to be impacted by a personnel change on the part of the Contractor. 3.9.2 Contractor shall not reassign any key personnel without the express consent of the County. 3.9.3 County reserves the right to immediately remove from its premises any Contractor personnel it determines is a risk to County operations. 3.9.4 County reserves the right to request the replacement of Contractor personnel at any time, for any reason. Said requested removal shall not be subject to part 3.9.1 3.11.1 of this section. 3.10 TRAINING: The Contractor shall provide training services as needed, depending on the product or service purchased, to completely train County personnel in the use and care of the equipment. All training shall take place on-site at Maricopa County. 3.11 MAINTENANCE (If Required): The Contractor shall provide for maintenance under this Contract upon acceptance of materials by the Department. 3.12 USAGE REPORT: The Contractor shall furnish the County a usage report, upon request, delineating the acquisition activity governed by the Contract. The format of the report shall be approved by the County and shall disclose the quantity and dollar value of each contract item by individual unit. SERIAL 180233-RFP 3.13 BACKGROUND CHECK: Bidders/proposers need to be aware that there may be multiple background checks (Sheriff’s Office, County Attorney's Office, Courts as well as Maricopa County general government) to determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to (but is not limited to) the company, subcontractors and employees and the failure to pass these checks shall deem the respondent non-responsible. 3.14 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES ($AVE): The County is a member of the $AVE cooperative purchasing group. $AVE includes the State of Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts. Under the $AVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful Respondent under this solicitation, a member of $AVE may access a contract resulting from a solicitation issued by the County. If you do not want to grant such access to a member of $AVE, please so state in your proposal. In the absence of a statement to the contrary, the County will assume that you do wish to grant access to any contract that may result from this Request for Proposal. 3.15 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPA’s): County currently holds ICPA’s with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and conditions of the County Contract. It is the responsibility of the non-County government entity to perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the Contract under its procurement rules, processes and procedures. 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SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP EXHIBIT F ORACLE LINUX AND ORACLE VM SERVICES SUPPLMENTAL PUBLIC SECTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ORACLE LINUX, ORACLE VM AND VERRAZZANO SERVICES v190712 012323 Effective 03/22/2023 SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP 180233 EXHIBIT F G OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES CONTRACTOR TRAVEL AND PER DIEM POLICY 1.0 All contract-related travel plans and arrangements shall be prior-approved by the County Contract Administrator. 2.0 Lodging, per diem and incidental expenses incurred in performance of Maricopa County/Special District (County) contracts shall be reimbursed based on current U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) domestic per diem rates for Phoenix, Arizona. Contractors must access the following internet site to determine rates (no exceptions): (www.gsa.gov). 2.1 Additional incidental expenses (i.e., telephone, fax, internet and copying charges) shall not be reimbursed. They should be included in the contractor’s hourly rate as an overhead charge. 2.2 The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse for Contractor guest lodging, per diem or incidentals. 3.0 Commercial air travel shall be reimbursed as follows: 3.1 Coach airfare will be reimbursed by the County. Business class airfare may be allowed only when preapproved in writing by the County Contract Administrator as a result of the business need of the County when there is no lower fare available. 3.2 The lowest direct flight airfare rate from the Contractors assigned duty post (pre-defined at the time of contract signing) will be reimbursed. Under no circumstances will the County reimburse for airfares related to transportation to or from an alternate site. 3.3 The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse for Contractor guest commercial air travel. 4.0 Rental vehicles may only be used if such use would result in an overall reduction in the total cost of the trip, not for the personal convenience of the traveler. Multiple vehicles for the same set of travelers for the same travel period will not be permitted without prior written approval by the County Contract Administrator. 4.1 Purchase of comprehensive and collision liability insurance shall be at the expense of the contractor. The County will not reimburse contractor if the contractor chooses to purchase this coverage. 4.2 Rental vehicles are restricted to sub-compact, compact or mid-size sedans unless a larger vehicle is necessary for cost efficiency due to the number of travelers. (NOTE: contractors shall obtain pre-approval in writing from the County Contract Administrator prior to rental of a larger vehicle.) 4.3 County will reimburse for parking expenses if free, public parking is not available within a reasonable distance of the place of County business. All opportunities must be exhausted prior to securing parking that incurs costs for the County. Opportunities to be reviewed are the DASH; shuttles, etc. that can transport the contractor to and from County buildings with minimal costs. 4.4 County will reimburse for the lowest rate, long-term uncovered (e.g. covered or enclosed parking will not be reimbursed) airport parking only if it is less expensive than shuttle service to and from the airport. 4.5 The County will not (under no circumstances) reimburse the Contractor for guest vehicle rental(s) or other any transportation costs. 5.0 Contractor is responsible for all costs not directly related to the travel except those that have been pre- approved by the County Contract Administrator. These costs include (but not limited to) the following: in- room movies, valet service, valet parking, laundry service, costs associated with storing luggage at a hotel, SERIAL 180233-RFP fuel costs associated with non-County activities, tips that exceed the per diem allowance, health club fees, and entertainment costs. Claims for unauthorized travel expenses will not be honored and are not reimbursable. 6.0 Travel and per diem expenses shall be capped at 15% of project price unless otherwise specified in individual contracts. 7.0 Contractor shall provide, (upon request) with their invoice(s), copies of receipts supporting travel and per diem expenses, and if applicable with a copy of the written consent issued by the Contract Administrator. No travel and per diem expenses shall be paid by County without copies of the written consent as described in this policy and copies of all receipts. SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP SERIAL 180233-RFP EXHIBIT I Mythics Professional and Modernization Services Terms and Conditions *NOTE: The terms and conditions contained herein shall only apply to any member and participating entity of the US Communities Cooperative who is procuring professional or modernization services from Mythics, LLC. Nothing in these terms shall apply to any member or participating entity who is ordering Oracle products. These terms and conditions do not apply to Maricopa County. Article I – Services 1. Statements of Work. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Mythics shall perform the services and/or provide the deliverables specified in one or more Statements of Work that Mythics and Client may enter into from time to time during the Term (each a “Statement of Work” or “SOW”). Each Statement of Work shall specify: a. the professional services Mythics will provide to the Client under such Statement of Work (the “Services”); b. the components of the Client Systems for which Mythics will provide such Services, (Mythics- Managed Systems); c. the deliverables (if any) that Mythics will provide in connection with such Services; d. the fees and costs for Mythics’ provision of such Services; and e. such other elements as the Parties determine are necessary or advisable for purposes of the Statement of Work. 2. Binding Nature of Statements of Work. No Statement of Work shall be effective unless and until executed by both Mythics and the Client. Each fully executed Statement of Work shall be incorporated into this Agreement and subject to its terms and conditions for all purposes. Any executed Statement(s) of Work shall be numbered (or otherwise uniquely identified) and attached to this Agreement. 3. Remote Delivery. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable Statement of Work, Mythics shall provide the Services via a remote delivery model, and Mythics’ personnel will not physically be located on premises controlled by the Client or its Third-Party vendors. 4. Service Recipients. The Services to be provided by Mythics, as detailed in the applicable Statement of Work, shall be exclusively received by and for the internal use of the Client. Under limited circumstances, Affiliates of Client shall also be entitled to receive the Services, provided (i) that the applicable Statement of Work identifies the Client Affiliate(s) who will benefit from the Services; (ii) that each such Affiliate shall be bound by all obligations contained in the applicable Statement of Work, as though they were the Client; and (iii) that the Client remains fully liable and responsible for the acts or omissions of such Affiliates, to the same extent as if the Client itself had committed the act or made the omission under this Agreement. There shall be no Third-Party Beneficiaries to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the Services outlined in the applicable Statement of Work. 5. Non-Transferability. All Services are intended for the Client named and identified in the Statement of Work and shall not be transferred for the benefit of another Party, either in totality or in part. 6. Excluded Services. The Client is not entitled to any services or work by Mythics under this Agreement other than the Services identified in the applicable Statement of Work. By way of example and not limitation, Mythics shall not be responsible for the work outlined in the Excluded Services section of the Statement of Work, unless expressly agreed to in the applicable Statement of Work or via a fully executed and incorporated Change Order. Article II – Personnel 1. Selection or Removal of Personnel. Mythics shall control the composition of the personnel team that perform Services under this Agreement, and the Client is not entitled to select specific individuals to perform Services, or to specify that individuals within particular labor categories perform particular SERIAL 180233-RFP Services. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the Client shall be entitled, for cause, to object individuals assigned to its account and, on good cause shown, Mythics shall remove such individual and assign a new team member in the removed individual’s place. 2. Non-Discrimination. Mythics shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon sex, race, national origin, religion, color, pregnancy, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected basis. Mythics shall not discriminate on such bases in any terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, lay-off, termination, rates of pay or other compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 3. Background Checks. Mythics complies with laws and regulations pertaining to permitted criminal and other background investigations and screening (collectively, “background screening”) and the permitted uses of the findings of such background screening. Mythics may itself conduct pre-hiring background screening with respect to certain employment positions. If the Client requires background screening of Mythics’ employees or subcontractors, for whom such requested background screening has not already been performed by Mythics, Mythics will conduct such background screening (consistent with applicable law) and the costs of such screening shall constitute Reimbursable Expenses. Mythics will provide the results of the background screening to Client, if requested and if permitted by applicable law. Mythics will not include on the Client’s account individuals who have not passed background screening requirements appropriate for the position at issue. 4. Drug Screening. Mythics’ personnel are all subject to Drug Screening at the time of hire and/or as may be required to enforce its Drug Free Workplace policy. Mythics adheres to the then current standards for Department of Transportation drug testing. Should additional drug screening be required as part of the Statement of Work, Client shall provide such requirements to Mythics prior to the execution of the Statement of Work and Client shall be responsible for the costs associated with any additional drug screenings. 5. Non-Solicitation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, it is expressly agreed that neither Party will directly solicit, hire, consult, or otherwise contract with any employee(s) of the other Party who are associated with the investigation / marketing efforts and subsequent proposals, and/or contract/subcontract efforts called for under this Agreement during the course of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year thereafter without prior written consent of the other Party. This shall not prohibit one Party from hiring any employee of the other Party who responds to (i) routine employment solicitations, or open house or job fair events, (ii) widely distributed announcements of job openings or (iii) an employee search firm acting on such party’s behalf, so long as the party did not direct or encourage such firm to solicit employees of the other party. 6. Subcontractors. Mythics may utilize subcontractors in the performance of Services. Any subcontractors will be bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein. Mythics shall remain responsible for the performance of the Services under the applicable Statement of Work, as well as any subcontractors performing the Services on Mythics’ behalf. Article III – Compensation 1. Fees. The Client shall pay to Mythics the fees specified in each Statement of work (collectively, “Fees”). 2. Invoices. Unless otherwise specified in a Statement of Work, Mythics shall submit invoices for Fees on a monthly basis, and each invoice shall include the applicable Statement of Work number, the nature of the Services provided, and the period of covered by the invoice. Invoices for Hourly Fees shall include time sheets specifying daily hours for each week, and Mythics shall associate invoiced hours with the tasks specified in the applicable Statement of Work. 3. Payment Terms. Unless otherwise specified in a Statement of Work, all payments from Client to Mythics are due in full within thirty (30) days after receipt of a valid invoice. If Client wishes to dispute any invoice or portion of any invoice, the Client must notify Mythics in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of Mythics’ invoice, and the written notice must contain (i) the amount disputed, and (ii) sufficient explanation as to the reason for disputing the invoice, such as to allow Mythics to provide a response to the dispute or to correct any issues in a timely fashion. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any disputed invoices or portions thereof in an expeditious manner. Any portion of an invoice that is not disputed shall be paid in full in accordance with the terms herein. If any portion of a bill has not been paid, except for items disputed by the Client, within the sixty (60) day period, interest at the rate of 6% per SERIAL 180233-RFP annum, compounded monthly, of all owed amounts, shall automatically be added to the amount owed. If any balance remains outstanding seventy- five (75) days following the date of the invoice, Mythics may terminate this Agreement or any portion thereof. Termination of this Agreement or any portion thereof pursuant to this provision shall not release Client from any of its obligations hereunder. If it becomes necessary for Mythics to pursue any debts owed, Mythics shall be entitled to the recovery of any costs related to collections efforts on any outstanding debts; including, but not limited to, collections fees, legal costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and any costs associated with enforcing a judgement. Client shall confirm via telephone conversation with the appropriate accounts receivable point of contact any changes to routing, banking or other payment-related information. Client shall be solely responsible for ensuring all payments are received by Mythics as required herein. All payment or invoice inquiries should be directed to the following points of contact: Mythics, Inc. Accounts Receivable 4525 Main Street, Suite 1500 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 Attn: Accounts Receivable Telephone: 757-412-4362 Facsimile: 757-963-6198 Email: Invoicingteam@mythics.com Client Name Accounts Payable Street Address City, State ZIP Attn: Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Article IV – Confidentiality, Indemnity and Limitation of Liability 1. Confidentiality. In performing consulting services under this Agreement, Mythics may be exposed to and will be required to use certain “Confidential Information” (as hereinafter defined) of the Client. Mythics agrees that Mythics will not, and Mythics’ employees, agents or representatives will not, use, directly or indirectly, such Confidential Information for the benefit of any person, entity or organization other than the Client, or disclose such Confidential Information without the written authorization of the President of the Client, either during or after the term of this Agreement, for as long as such information retains the characteristics of Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” means information, not generally known, and proprietary to the Client or to a third party for whom the Client is performing work, including, without limitation, information concerning any patents or trade secrets, confidential or secret designs, processes, formulae, source codes, plans, devices or material, research and development, proprietary software, analysis, techniques, materials or designs (whether or not patented or patentable), directly or indirectly useful in any aspect of the business of the Client, any vendor names, client and supplier lists, databases, management systems and sales and marketing plans of the Client, any confidential secret development or research work of the Client, or any other confidential information or proprietary aspects of the business of the Client. All information which Mythics acquires or becomes acquainted with during the period of this Agreement, whether developed by Mythics or by others, which Mythics has a reasonable basis to believe to be Confidential Information, or which is treated by the Client as being Confidential Information, shall be presumed to be Confidential Information. 2. Indemnification. Mythics covenants to fully indemnify, save and hold harmless Client, its officers, employees, and agents ("Indemnitees") against all liability, damage, loss, claims, demands and actions brought by a third party of any kind on account of 1) personal injuries (including, without limiting the foregoing, workers' compensation and death claims), or 2) property loss or damage of any kind, which arise out of or are in any manner connected with, or are claimed to arise out of or be in any manner connected with services or products provided by Mythics under this agreement which may be attributed to negligence or willful misconduct by Mythics. In the event an indemnifiable event arises, the Indemnitee shall do the following: SERIAL 180233-RFP a. Notifies Mythics promptly in writing, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the Indemnitee receives notice the claim, (or sooner if required by applicable law); b. gives the Mythics sole control of the defense and any settlement negotiations; and c. gives the Mythics the information, authority, and assistance the Provider needs to defend against or settle the claim. If the aforementioned requirements are not met, and such action or inaction on the part of the Indemnitee unreasonably hinders or harms Mythics’ ability to adequately defend against such claims, Mythics shall be alleviated from its indemnification obligations and the Indemnitee(s) shall have waived there right to seek such Indemnification. Client may, at any time and for any reason, elect to retain counsel and participate in the defense at its own expense. 3. Intellectual Property Indemnification. If a third party makes a claim against you (“Recipient”), that any information, design, specification, instruction, software, data, or material (“Material”) furnished by Mythics (“Provider”), and used by the Recipient infringes its intellectual property rights, the Provider, at its sole cost and expense, will defend the Recipient against the claim and indemnify the Recipient from the damages, liabilities, costs and expenses awarded by the court to the third party claiming infringement or the settlement agreed to by the Provider if the Recipient does the following: a. Notifies the Provider promptly in writing, not later than 30 days after the Recipient receives notice the claim, (or sooner if required by applicable law); b. gives the Provider sole control of the defense and any settlement negotiations; and c. gives the Provider the information, authority, and assistance the Provider needs to defend against or settle the claim. If the Provider believes or it is determined that any of the Material may have violated a third party’s intellectual property rights, the Provider may choose to either modify the Material to be non-infringing (while substantially preserving its utility or functionality) or obtain a license to allow for continued use, or if these alternatives are not commercially reasonable, the Provider may end the license for, and require return of, the applicable Material and refund any fees the Recipient may have paid to the other party for it and any unused, prepaid technical support fees you have paid for the license. The Provider will not indemnify the Recipient if the Recipient alters the Material or uses it outside the scope of use identified in the Provider's user documentation or if the Recipient uses a version of the Materials which has been superseded, if the infringement claim could have been avoided by using an unaltered current version of the Material which was provided to the Recipient. The Provider will not indemnify the Recipient to the extent that an infringement claim is based upon any information, design, specification, instruction, software, data, or material not furnished by the Provider. Mythics will not indemnify you to the extent that an infringement claim is based upon the combination of any Material with any products or services not provided by Mythics. Mythics will not indemnify you for infringement caused by your actions against any third party if the program(s) as delivered to you and used in accordance with the terms of this agreement would not otherwise infringe any third-party intellectual property rights. Mythics will not indemnify you for any claim that is based on: (1) a patent that you were made aware of prior to the effective date of this agreement (pursuant to a claim, demand or notice); or (2) your actions prior to the effective date of this agreement. This section provides the parties' exclusive remedy for any infringement claims or damages. 4. Limitation of Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, OR SAVINGS) INCURRED BY EITHER PARTY, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. EXCEPT FOR A VIOLATION OF THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SECTION BELOW, MYTHICS’ TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY CLIENT UNDER THE APPLICABLE STATEMENT OF WORK FROM WHICH SUCH LIABILITY ARISES. Article V – Representations and Warranty 1. Representations. Mythics hereby represents it is a business appropriately registered and in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction and has not been disbarred, recommended for disbarment or otherwise subject to any disciplinary action that would prevent Mythics from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. SERIAL 180233-RFP Mythics has also not previously assumed any obligation(s) inconsistent with those undertaken by Mythics pursuant to this Agreement. 2. Warranty. In rendering services under this Agreement, Mythics’ work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by fully qualified personnel, in conformance with the applicable Statement of Work, and in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Any deliverables shall conform in material respect to the applicable Statement of Work, and deliverables shall not knowingly contain viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other destructive or malicious devices or codes. Mythics shall not use time, materials, or equipment of the Client without the prior written consent of the Client. For the avoidance of doubt, a fully executed Statement of Work shall constitute the necessary consent of the client to use time, materials or equipment of the Client in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND MYTHICS MAKES NO WARRANTIES (AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES), WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, CLIENT’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND MYTHICS ENTIRE LIABILITY, SHALL BE THE RE-PERFORMANCE OF THE DEFICIENT SERVICES, OR IF MYTHICS CANNOT SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT A BREACH IN A COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE MANNER, YOU MAY END THE RELEVANT SERVICES AND RECOVER THE FEES PAID TO MYTHICS FOR THE DEFICIENT SERVICES. Article VI – Performance Conditions 1. Client Obligations. In order to deliver the Services in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work, Mythics necessarily relies on the client for full and timely cooperation, support and information. As such, this section sets forth the Client’s obligations in that regard. Additional obligations may be identified in the applicable Statement of Work, if deemed necessary or appropriate by Mythics. Any failure by Client to fulfill the obligations set forth in this provision may result in the need for a Change Order, due to increased cost or time necessary to perform the Services in the applicable Statement of Work, or as provided for in the terms of this Agreement, termination of the Services. a. Client shall be responsible for the cost of obtaining any necessary background checks or clearances for Mythics personnel. b. Client shall provide Mythics access to the business, client, and technical information and facilities necessary to perform its contractual obligations. c. Client shall be responsible for coordinating with other organizations, contractors, and/or Third- Party Vendors to obtain any necessary information in a commercially reasonable time in order to prevent delays in Mythics’ performance. d. Client shall ensure appropriate personnel are available in a timely manner to meet with Mythics, as necessary, to allow Services to be performed in accordance with the applicable Statement of Work or to address any matters of concern. e. Unless otherwise addressed in the Statement of Work, Client shall ensure that all relevant in scope Client Systems are up to date with patching and are on the most recent patching cycle at the time of project commencement. f. Client shall allow Mythics to install and have full access to the Client Systems’ tools necessary for fulfillment of the Services. g. Client shall provide Mythics with the IT resources necessary to install, configure, and run the automation tools necessary to perform the Services. h. Client shall provide Mythics with detailed and current change management policies and procedures, in a commercially reasonable amount of time prior to the commencement of any Services, to allow for full review and compliance. i. Client shall be responsible for all negotiations with hardware, software, or other vendors, or any other contractual relationship between the Client and Third Parties. Mythics, at the request of Client, may provide suggestions regarding optimal product or vendor selection. j. Client shall, during the term of this agreement, be responsible for Client IT infrastructure, including its physical hardware, network connectivity, and on-premises and cloud based SERIAL 180233-RFP environments, and shall ensure that equipment within the Client IT infrastructure (i) originates from an authorized source, and is not counterfeit or otherwise adulterated; (ii) is supported by the Third Party vendor of such equipment; (iii) is stored and maintained in an appropriate physical location that meets such vendor’s guidelines; and (iv) remains free from environmental influences and conditions that may hinder or impair performance. k. Client shall, during the term of this Agreement, ensure that Client Software (i) originates from an authorized source and is not counterfeit or otherwise adulterated; (ii) is properly licensed or the subject of a current subscription agreement; and (iii) remains supported by its vendor and has not been deprecated. l. Client shall ensure that the Client Systems are protected by information security controls consistent with good practice and applicable law, including (i) a licensed, up to date and vendor supported (a) server based antivirus solution that covers servers, desktops, notebooks/laptops, email and all other relevant components of the Client Systems; (b) server based backup solution that can be monitored and that will send notifications on job failures and successes; and (c) hardware firewall between the Client’s internal network and the Internet; (ii) secure encryption of wireless data traffic in the Client environment; and (iii) other requisite physical, technical and administrative controls. m. Client shall, in accordance with good practice, maintain requisite Client IT Services other than those provided by Mythics in connection with the Services detailed in the Statement of Work. n. Unless otherwise provided for in the applicable Statement of Work, Client shall be responsible for testing and installing necessary updates (and upgrades) to the Client Systems in accordance with good practice. o. Client shall be solely responsible for the content of all data and information the Client, or its Third-Party vendors, post to the Client Systems. p. Client shall bear the costs associated with the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this section, unless otherwise provided for in the applicable Statement of Work. q. Client shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining the necessary insurance policies to cover all its Client owned hardware, software and systems, Property, Personnel and Premises, and any Third Party owned equipment contractually requiring such coverage. r. Client shall ensure that it complies with the requirements and restrictions set forth in the Portal Use and Conditions section in this Agreement. 2. Change Orders. The Parties recognize that various factors may warrant a request by a Party for a proposed change in the nature or scope the Services or in the nature or components of the Client Systems (each such requested change, a “Proposed Change Order”). Client shall be entitled, at any time and in its discretion, to request a Proposed Change Order with respect to the then-current Services and/or the then-current Client Systems. Upon receipt of a request for a Proposed Change Order, Mythics shall promptly prepare and present a Proposed Change Order to the Client that will include the proposed amount of any necessary increase (or decrease) in the cost of performance resulting from the requested change; and any other material impacts on its performance under the applicable Statement of Work. Mythics shall be entitled to submit, as may be necessary or desirable, Proposed Change Orders to address a failure by the Client to meet its obligations as outlined in this Agreement or in the applicable Statement of work; inaccuracies in an Initial Systems-Identification; or other good and sufficient cause. In its Proposed Change Order, Mythics shall identify the reasons for its proposal, and the Fees associated with the change in Services or Client Systems. Promptly upon submission of a Proposed Change Order, the Parties shall meet to negotiate in good faith a resolution to the issues presented in the Proposed Change Order, including equitable adjustments (either increases or decreases) in applicable Fees. Upon mutual acceptance of a Proposed Change Order (as submitted or as may be revised during the good faith negotiations), the Parties shall execute a formal change order reflecting the subject matter and conditions of their negotiations (each a “Change Order”) and attach it to the applicable Statement of Work. Upon execution, the services specified in the Change Order shall be deemed to be “Services” under the applicable Statement of Work. SERIAL 180233-RFP A failure to agree upon a Proposed Change Order submitted by the Client shall relieve Mythics from proceeding in performance of the Client's Proposed Change Order. A failure to agree upon a Proposed Change Order submitted by Mythics, or on a modification required by a Change in Law, shall, upon good cause shown, relieve Mythics from continuing to provide the affected Service; provided any associated Fees are equitably reduced to account for the reduction in Services, and Mythics shall reflect such reduction in subsequent invoices for the affected Service. 3. Stop Work Orders. Client may, at any time, by delivery of a written Stop Work Order to Mythics, require Mythics to stop any or all of the Work, for thirty (30) calendar days after the Stop Work Order is delivered to Mythics, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. Upon receipt of the Stop Work Order, Mythics will immediately comply with its terms and take reasonable steps to minimize the costs incurred to Client during the applicable Stop Work period. Within thirty (30) calendar days after a Stop Work Order is delivered to Mythics, or within any mutually agreed extension of that period, Client will either cancel the Stop Work Order or terminate the Work, as provided in the Termination clause herein. If a Stop Work Order is cancelled, or the period of the Stop Work Order or any extension thereof expires, Mythics will resume Work. Upon resumption of work, Mythics shall not be required to assign the same personnel to the project. Additionally, Client shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule, the Contract Amount, or both, if a. the Stop Work Order increased Mythics’ costs or the time required for performance; and b. Mythics asserts its right to an equitable adjustment within thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the applicable Stop Work period. If a Stop Work Order is not cancelled and the Work covered by the Stop Work Order is terminated other than for cause, Client shall allow Mythics to invoice for reasonable costs resulting from the Stop Work Order. 4. Deliverables. If applicable, Mythics shall prepare and provide to Client the reports, documentation, system configurations, root cause analyses, and other materials and/or information as identified in the applicable Statement of Work for delivery by Mythics to the Client (each a “Deliverable”). For the sake of clarity, any Statement of Work billed on a Time and Materials (“T&M”) basis, shall not include any Deliverables unless expressly identified and agreed to in the applicable Statement of Work. a. Form of Deliverables. Deliverables will be provided in English, formatted per Mythics’ guidelines, substantially free of errors, and at a level of detail that is good and sufficient for a person with technical proficiency in the target technology. b. Acceptance of Deliverables. For a period of ten (10) business days after delivery, or such longer period as may be provided under the applicable Statement of Work (the “Evaluation Period”), the Client shall be entitled to review and test a Deliverable to determine whether it complies with such Statement of Work (the “Acceptance Criteria”). If the Deliverable meets the Acceptance Criteria in material respects, the Client shall accept the Deliverable and notify Mythics accordingly. If Client does not provide a response to Mythics’ by the end of the Evaluation Period, the deliverable shall be deemed accepted. If the Deliverable does not comply with Acceptance Criteria in material respects, the Client shall notify Mythics during the Evaluation Period, and provide information and assistance to demonstrate the non-compliance. Mythics shall then remedy the non-compliance, at no additional charge. If the Client does not so notify Mythics during the Evaluation Period of the non-conformance, the Deliverable shall be deemed accepted. 5. Intellectual Property Rights. a. To Client. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Mythics hereby grants to Client, under Mythics’ Intellectual Property Rights and during and after the Term, a non-exclusive, sublicensable, transferable, irrevocable, perpetual, paid-up, worldwide right and license to copy, distribute, modify, perform, use, and otherwise exploit any Deliverables. b. To Mythics. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Client hereby grants to Mythics, during the Term only, a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use Client Data and Mythics-Managed Systems, solely for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations to the Client under this Agreement, and for no other purpose. c. Ownership Rights. Except for the rights expressly granted under this Article, each Party retains sole ownership and control of its intellectual property rights, including, without limitation, to any proprietary software or methodologies. To the extent the Client provides Mythics feedback, enhancement requests, recommendations, or other information that is generally applicable to managed services, Mythics shall have a paid-up license during and after the Term to use such information in connection with its managed services. SERIAL 180233-RFP 6. Portal Use and Conditions. If the Services outlined in the applicable Statement of Work require the Client to use Mythics’ Managed Services Portal, the Client shall comply with this provision. The Managed Services Portal (also referred to as the “Client Portal”, “CMP software” or “software”), is a proprietary technology (patent pending) leveraged in the provision of the Services and is provided to customer on an “AS IS” basis. Mythics grants to Client a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, limited license to use the software. Mythics shall retain all rights to the software. By utilizing the software, Client agrees that it will not engage in, or allow any party to engage in, any reverse engineering or reconfiguration of the software. Additionally, Client agrees that it will only use the software for its intended purpose and any violation of this provision shall constitute a material breach of Client’s obligations under this Agreement and may result in Mythics disabling Client’s access to the software and/or termination of this Agreement in whole or in part. As the software is being offered on an “AS IS” basis, Mythics makes no other warranties, express or implied, and hereby disclaims all implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. 7. Insurance. Shall be in compliance with those set forth in the requirements of the master US Communities agreement between Mythics and Maricopa County. Article VII - Term and Termination 1. Term. The term for any Services performed shall be defined in the applicable Statement of Work. 2. Termination for Non-Appropriations. In the event no funds are appropriated for this Agreement, or any Statement(s) of Work issued pursuant to this Agreement, upon providing written notice to Mythics, Client shall have the right in the applicable fiscal year to terminate this Agreement or the Statement(s) of Work impacted by the lack of appropriated funds without penalties of any sort. 3. Termination for Cause. In the event that a Party is in material breach of any obligation under this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement for cause after first: a. providing the breaching Party with written notice of the breach (a “Notice of Breach”) and b. providing thereafter a thirty (30) business day opportunity to cure beginning on the date of receipt by the alleged breaching Party or Parties of the Notice of Breach, provided that if the breaching Party has commenced a cure of the material breach during such cure period and is diligently pursuing such cure, then the breaching Party shall have an additional thirty (30) business days to complete such cure. The Parties may mutually agree to extend the cure period beyond the additional thirty (30) business days. If the breaching Party does not render a cure within the applicable cure period, or within a mutually agreed upon extended period of time, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration of such applicable cure period. 4. Termination of Individual Statement(s) of Work. Where a non-breaching Party has the right to terminate this Agreement due to a material breach of a Statement of Work, it may in its discretion terminate this Agreement or the Statement of Work affected by the material breach. Any Statement(s) of Work that are not terminated shall continue in full force and effect under this Agreement. 5. Termination for Insolvency. To the extent permitted by law, in the event a Party shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or shall have a petition in bankruptcy filed for or against it that is not dismissed within sixty (60) calendar days, the other Party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement. 6. Termination by Mutual Agreement. The Parties may, at any time, agree in writing to terminate this Agreement or any Statement(s) of Work issued pursuant to this Agreement. 7. Termination for Convenience. Mythics may, at any time and upon providing thirty (30) business days written notice to Client, terminate this Agreement without cause. 8. Effect of Termination. a. Cessation of Services and Access. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement (subject to the partial termination process set under the subsection titled, Termination of Individual Statement(s) of Work)): i. Mythics shall cease providing the Services; SERIAL 180233-RFP ii. Mythics shall disable Client’s access to any Client Portals; iii. the Client shall disable Mythics’ access to any other Client Systems and Mythics shall not exercise or seek to exercise access privileges to such Client Systems; and iv. each Party shall return the other Party’s Confidential Information or certify in writing to its destruction. b. Return of Equipment. Within 30 days of the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Mythics will return to Client the materials, supplies, equipment, and other items provided or paid for by Client (if any), to the extent not yet fully consumed by Mythics in the performance of the Services. 9. Unpaid Fees Upon Termination. Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not excuse the Client’s obligation to pay in full any and all undisputed amounts that have accrued, nor shall termination by Mythics’ result in a refund of Fees paid. Article VIII – General 1. Headings. All headings, titles, subtitles utilized herein are for reference purposes only. 2. Notice(s). All notices, requests, consents, and other communications hereunder (a “Communication”) shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given: a. If mailed, on the date of receipt of such Communication when sent via first class United States registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid to the address listed below for the Party to whom the Communication is being sent (the “Notice Party”); b. If hand delivered or delivered by courier, upon actual delivery of such Communication to the Notice Party at the address listed below for such Notice Party; or c. If sent by electronic mail or other electronic means, on the first business day after the date of the sender’s receipt of a confirmed transmission of such Communication to the Notice Party at the electronic mail address, if any, listed below for such Notice Party provided the party giving such Communication mails a copy of such Communication within two days after the electronic transmission of such Communication by facsimile to the Notice Party. The addresses, electronic mail address (email), and facsimile numbers for each party to this Agreement, as of the date of this Agreement, are: Address City, State ZIP Attn: Telephone: Facsimile: Email: 4525 Main Street, Suite 1500 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Attn: Contracts Telephone: 757-412-4362 Facsimile: 757-412-1060 3. Modification. No modification, termination or attempted waiver of this Agreement, or any provision thereof, shall be valid unless in writing signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced. 4. Waiver of Breach. The waiver by a party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach by the party in breach. 5. Order of Precedence. In the event of any inconsistencies or conflicts between the terms and conditions herein and other contract documents, the following order or precedence shall be used to determine the which terms will supersede: SERIAL 180233-RFP a. The applicable Statement of Work and any fully executed and incorporated Change Orders. b. The terms in this Exhibit I (as may be amended or modified). c. The terms and conditions of the US Communities Contract. d. Any other contract documents. 6. Compliance with the Law. The Parties hereby covenant to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations for the duration of this Agreement. 7. Disputes. Disputes under this agreement shall be referred to the appropriate Client president, or their designee, and Mythics’ president, or their designee, thirty (30) days before either party may commence formal proceedings; provided however, that this provision shall not restrain either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief. When seeking to resolve a dispute, the party’s designated executives shall consider the types and impacts of the disputed matters, the effect of the dispute on the Program and Client’s success as awardee, the cost to both parties of resolving the dispute and the practical effects on the business of each party resulting from the resolution or failure to resolve any such dispute. In the event that the designated executives are unable to resolve a dispute in the required time or longer, if extended by the mutual agreement of the parties, either party may then submit the matter for formal proceedings which may include litigation or alternate dispute resolution. In the event litigation is necessary to enforce any provision of or resolve any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the Parties agree that any proceeding relating to or arising from the Agreement shall be heard and litigated exclusively in a state or federal court, having appropriate jurisdiction over such matters, located in the Client’s state of incorporation or business operations. Each party hereto consents to the personal jurisdiction in any such action brought in any such court, consents to service of process by registered mail upon each party’s designated legal counsel and waives any objection to venue in any such courts and any claim that any such court is an inconvenient forum. During this process, each party will continue performing its obligations under this Agreement. 8. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Client’s state of incorporation or business operations without giving effect to such State’s principles of conflicts of laws and the laws of the United States of America. 9. Partial Invalidity. In case any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions had never been contained herein. 10. Changes in Law. In the event that Mythics is wholly or partially prevented from or hindered in providing one or more Services by a change in applicable law (or changes in the interpretation or enforcement thereof by a governmental authority with requisite jurisdiction) (each a “Change in Law”), then Mythics shall not be obligated to deliver the affected Services; and the Parties shall treat the Change in Law as a Proposed Change Order and proceed in accordance with the requirements for Change Orders contained herein. 11. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any loss, claim or damage as a result of any delay or failure in the performance of any obligation hereunder, directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from: acts of the government; acts of God; acts of third persons; strikes, embargoes, delays in the mail, transportation and delivery; power failures and shortages; fires; floods; epidemics, pandemics and unusually severe weather conditions; or other causes which do not result from the fault or negligence of such Party. SERIAL 180233-RFP MYTHICS, INC. LLC., 4525 MAIN STREET, SUITE1500, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 PRICING SHEET: NIGP CODE 20655 Terms: NET 30 Vendor Number: VS0000003170 Certificates of Insurance Required Contract Period: To cover the period ending November 30, 2023 2028. Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) 2024 through 2031 Contra Costa County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 www.contracosta.ca.gov/227/Public-Works Phone 925-313-2000 Email admin@pw.cccounty.us Table of Contents The CRIPP ................................................................................................................ 3 How to Use This CRIPP Document ............................................................................. 4 Budgets are Communication Tools .......................................................................... 4 Accomplishments since the previous CRIPP ................................................................ 5 CRIPP Projects ...................................................................................................... 5 The Mission and Goals of the CRIPP........................................................................ 6 Countywide Roadway Inventory ................................................................................. 8 Meeting the Needs of Transportation Users ................................................................ 8 Active Transportation Plan ..................................................................................... 9 Vision Zero Program ............................................................................................ 10 Complete Streets ................................................................................................. 11 Transportation Infrastructure Challenges .................................................................. 11 Pavement Condition ............................................................................................. 11 Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure .................................................................... 12 Sidewalks and Curb Ramps ............................................................................... 12 Bicycle Connectivity .......................................................................................... 13 Traffic Signals ..................................................................................................... 14 County Bridge Program ........................................................................................ 15 Green Stormwater Infrastructure .......................................................................... 16 Climate Change ................................................................................................... 17 Limited Resources ............................................................................................... 18 Increasing Costs .................................................................................................. 19 Changing Priorities ............................................................................................... 19 The Next Seven Years ............................................................................................. 20 Revenue Sources ................................................................................................. 21 Gas Tax Funds ................................................................................................. 21 Local Funding ................................................................................................... 21 State Funding................................................................................................... 22 1 Competitive Grant Funding ................................................................................ 23 Tabulation of Revenues and Expenses .................................................................. 24 Road Program Outlook ............................................................................................ 25 Capital Road Projects: Countywide and Supervisor Districts ....................................... 29 Countywide Projects ......................................................................................... 31 Supervisor District I .......................................................................................... 35 Supervisor District II ......................................................................................... 45 Supervisor District III ........................................................................................ 55 Supervisor District IV ........................................................................................ 67 Supervisor District V.......................................................................................... 73 List of Appendices Appendix A: Abbreviation Index Appendix B: Staff Reports and Resolutions B.1 County Road Improvement and Preservation Policy B.2 Acceptance of Active Transportation Plan B.3 Adoption of Vision Zero Action Plan B.4 Adoption of Complete Streets Policy B.5 Gas Tax Board Order B.6 Staff Report for Approval of Projects Funded by SB1 B.7 Staff Report to Adopt the 2024-2030 CRIPP Appendix C: Areas of Benefit Appendix D: Unfunded Project List 2 The CRIPP The Contra Costa County Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) describes how the Public Works Department (PWD) maintains and improves the County’s infrastructure within the public road right of way. The CRIPP explains upcoming projects and their budgets to improve the County’s roadways, bridges, storm drains, traffic lights, bike infrastructure, sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway landscaping. See Appendix A for an abbreviation index and Appendix B.1 for the CRIPP policy. The CRIPP also is an expenditure plan that lays out the funded transportation projects in the County for the next seven years and is approved by the Board of Supervisors. It is pivotal to the County’s Road Program, which aims to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system that balances social, environmental, and economic needs of the County. This capital budget presented in the CRIPP emphasizes: • Leveraging federal and state grants with local funds to maximize available funding for new infrastructure; • Responsibly managing funds to maintain and improve existing infrastructure; • Planning for future demands on the transportation system; and • Effectively managing fiscal resources and seeking funding opportunities. It is also important to note: • The CRIPP is a planning document. When the Board of Supervisors approves the CRIPP, it does not automatically approve each individual project listed in the document. Each project in the CRIPP is subject to its own separate public environmental review, engineering feasibility analysis, and environmental assessment. • As information is gathered about each project, PWD may determine that the project cost will likely vary significantly from what was originally estimated for reasons not known at the time the CRIPP was published. In such cases, the PWD will study various alternatives to find a solution to address the funding shortfall or by identifying other funding sources. PWD will adjust subsequent CRIPPs to reflect the changes to the project scope or cost. 3 How to Use This CRIPP Document The CRIPP is divided into two sections. The first section provides an in-depth explanation of the Road Program and summarizes the status of the Road Program over the last two years since the previous CRIPP was adopted. This introduction also describes elements of the road program that are not necessarily capital projects such as Vision Zero and the implementation of the County’s Active Transportation Plan. It also provides information on the various types of funding available and provides a summary of the overall capital budget. The second section summarizes all active projects and how all funding revenue will be allocated over the next seven years. Project worksheets describe each project and provide budget information in further detail. The appendices contain additional information. Appendix A is helpful because it contains an abbreviation list. The transportation industry uses many abbreviations, which are not always indicated in the text and tables. Appendix B contains useful policies, staff reports, and background on the CRIPP and the elements that make up the CRIPP. Budgets are Communication Tools This CRIPP communicates challenges, opportunities, and choices presented in maintaining and improving Contra Costa County’s public roadway infrastructure. This document and its projects have been reviewed by a number of people throughout the County including various County staff and members of the public prior to its adoption. This outreach was accomplished through public workshops and community meetings such as those held by area Municipal Advisory Councils. Input has also been received from members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff, from PWD staff, and from Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) staff. 4 Accomplishments since the previous CRIPP Highlights from the past two years include the following: • About 92 miles of the 657 miles of roadway that is maintained by the County were surface treated as part of the pavement preservation program. • Conducted pavement dig out and base failure repair projects at sites in Bay Point, Lafayette, Pacheco, Contra Costa Centre, and Kirker Pass Road. • Installed 14 curb ramps at selected intersections in Kensington, two curb ramps in Rodeo, and 12 curb ramps in Bay Point. • Made complete streets improvements including the County’s first roundabout on Danville Boulevard in Alamo. CRIPP Projects Capital road projects are located in the unincorporated portions of the County and have unique scopes of work such as adding sidewalks, bike lanes, cross walks, curb ramps, traffic signals, and other safety devices. Capital road projects often involve significant public outreach and design. Some include regulatory permitting and utility coordination or relocation before construction can begin. A key distinction between a capital project and one that is in the operating budget is that capital projects are distinct, usually Recently Completed Projects San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades This project upgraded the signal hardware for traffic lights on important intersections on San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road. This included upgrading the intersections, as well as installing cameras for safety features known as “advanced dilemma detection” at the intersections. This $1.5 million project was being completed in 2024 published. Marsh Drive Bridge This was a major bridge replacement project over the Walnut Creek Channel. The existing 1938 bridge was replaced with a new one that meets current standards and allows for safe public access with bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This $17 million project was completed in 2023. Danville Boulevard Roundabout This will be the first County maintained roundabout downtown Alamo. million in federal f Improvement Program. Construction of this project began in 2023 with a project cost of $8 million. The project was being completed in 2024 at the time the CRIPP was being published. 5 multi-year projects that are independently funded by one or many sources, or that add or modify some facility or feature within the road right-of-way. In contrast, projects in the operating budget chiefly focus on maintaining the facilities the County already has. In some cases, a maintenance cycle job such as a chip or slurry seal may be considered a capital project if it uses a contractor instead of PWD maintenance forces. The Mission and Goals of the CRIPP The mission of the Capital Road Program is to finance, design, build, and maintain roadway infrastructure in the unincorporated areas of the County. Each capital project is selected based on criteria that PWD has developed, which meet one or more of the following six goals: •Safety: This type of project improves a road or an intersection such that it either tends to cause people to drive more slowly, provides a separation between motorists and bicyclists and pedestrians, or warns motorists if they may be departing their lane. The goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions. •Reliability: This type of project or activity restores a road or other piece of infrastructure to a better condition. As a road degrades, surface treatment activities like slurry or chip seals improve the condition of the road. However, if a road degrades too far before such treatment is performed, the road will further degrade and may require a much more expensive treatment, which could include removing the old pavement and replacing it with new pavement. As roads age, they get exponentially more expensive to repair. PWD has typically performed less expensive but more frequent surface treatments that extend the life of the pavement. However, there have been budgetary pressures that have caused PWD to defer the maintenance to later years. The consequence of deferring maintenance is that it borrows money from the future in terms of pavement replacement costs because PWD could otherwise use a less expensive method. •Efficiency: This type of project typically adds capacity or improves efficiency for motor vehicles travelling on County roads. Efficiency projects are designed to improve the level of service (LOS) of roadway corridors and intersections. LOS is a measure of how much delay a motorist encounters on corridors and at intersections. These projects may include adding new travel lanes or turning lanes. They also include signal timing adjustments that require analysis of how each intersection operates. As local, state, and federal policies have moved toward complete streets, the County has focused on performing fewer efficiency projects, with more focus on achieving other goals. With the State of California’s new emphasis on reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) with the passage of SB 743 6 (Steinberg, 2013), LOS analysis for the automobile is no longer evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). • Multi-Modal Mobility: This type of project includes improving bicycle, pedestrian, and transit uses within the right of way. Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure is built where feasible in accordance with the County’s Complete Streets Policy and Active Transportation Plan (ATP). Infrastructure that promotes connectivity of all roadway users, especially pedestrian, bicycle, and transit promotes a thriving community. One key advantage of focusing on multi-modal projects is they often result in fewer cars using the corridor because of the mode shift (i.e. drivers become pedestrians or bicyclists). This in turn would improve LOS, and thus benefit the efficiency goal discussed above. • Equity/Environmental Justice: Environmental Justice means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, or other defining characteristic in decision-making that affects human health and the environment so that people are fully protected from disproportionate and adverse human health, environmental effects, and hazards such as those caused by the construction and operation of transportation facilities. Equity is a large part of that, and one aspect of it is with regard to socio-economic status. For example, people who live in communities that are considered “impacted” because their median income falls below a certain level are being given a higher priority than other communities because there has been a push by governments in recent years to apply more resources to these underserved areas. Another form of equity is the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements to make the road right of way accessible to all users, regardless of disability. Most grant opportunities that are offered today rate equity and environmental justice as a high criterion for project selection. This means there is substantial investment being made in impacted communities to boost safety and multi-modal mobility. • Sustainability: Today there is more focus on the longevity of projects than there was in the past, which is especially true in the face of climate change. Sustainability projects may consider sea level rise by modifying a location that is within the path of inundation. They may also consider a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which are a biproduct of vehicle exhaust linked to climate change. This provides further justification for multi-modal projects and projects that decrease traffic congestion. 7 Countywide Roadway Inventory In order to provide a sense of scale, below is an overview of Contra Costa County roadway inventory. •657 miles of Publicly Maintained Roadway (as of 2024) •81 miles of Bikeway (Class 1 Trails, Class 2 Bike Lanes, and Class 3 Bike Routes) •105 Traffic Signalized Intersections •107 Four-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections •1,234 Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections •1,075 Crosswalks •86 Vehicle Bridges with more than a 20-foot span •11 Vehicle Bridges with less than a 20-foot span •9 Pedestrian Bridges •440 miles of Sidewalk Meeting the Needs of Transportation Users The transportation network is an always-evolving system with a wide variety of users and needs that must be met safely and efficiently. The need to create new safe systems while maintaining existing facilities is important. PWD gathers the needs of its constituents by analyzing various data such as demographics, economic indicators, health statistics, collision data, and social trends. This data-driven approach helps the County to identify areas of concern and to understand the specific needs of different communities. The County has also used this data to develop plans and programs that address a range of transportation issues in the County. Most communities have safety and traffic issues as common areas of concern. The development and implementation of plans and policies such as the ATP, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets are proven methods of planning and programs that help address these issues. 8 Active Transportation Plan Contra Costa County has created an Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which focuses on improving walking, biking, and rolling (i.e., wheeled mobility devices used by people with disabilities, strollers, scooters, skateboards, etc.) in the unincorporated areas of the County. Input from community members helped to develop this plan. Everyone who shared experiences, challenges, and visions of walking, biking, and rolling was very helpful. The ATP has a list of prioritized project recommendations that will: • Improve roadway infrastructure conditions and create new routes for people to walk, bike, and roll. • Make walking, biking, and rolling to parks, schools, stores, and other community destinations safer and more comfortable. • Prioritize community engagement efforts and project recommendations in disadvantaged communities. • Develop a list of implementable projects to help the County improve safety and comfort for people walking, biking, and rolling. An update process for the ATP was completed in April 2022. Please see Appendix B.2 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/ActiveTransportation for more information. 9 Vision Zero Program Vision Zero is a change in how to think about and approach fatalities and major injuries on the roadways. Instead of accepting collisions that result in fatalities and serious injuries as inevitable, Vision Zero requires people to instead think of these collisions as preventable through a Safe System Approach. A Safe System Approach addresses the five elements of a safe transportation system through shared responsibility and redundancy using the following elements: safe road users, safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care. For too long, fatalities and severe injuries from traffic collisions have been viewed as inevitable side effects of modern life. Each year, more than 40,000 people nationwide the population of a small city are needlessly killed in traffic collisions on American streets and thousands more are injured. While often referred to as “accidents,” the reality is that these tragedies can be prevented by taking a more proactive, preventative approach that prioritizes traffic safety as a public health issue. On March 1, 2022, the County adopted the Action Plan from the Vision Zero Final Report that was crafted by the PWD, DCD, and the Contra Costa Health Department. Outside agencies and groups, such as the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), 511 Contra Costa, and bicycle advocates provided important assistance to the County in this effort. The County passed a resolution on November 28, 2023, making Contra Costa County an official Vision Zero County in California. Vision Zero includes capital improvements, but it is more than that. Contra Costa’s commitment to Vision Zero brought together a multi-disciplinary group that became the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that formed to address key Vision Zero focus areas for the County using the Safe System Approach into the future. For more information, please see Appendix B.3 or visit the County’s website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/VisionZero. 10 Complete Streets Contra Costa County adopted a Complete Streets Policy on July 12, 2016. (See Appendix B.4.) Complete Streets are planned, designed, operated, and maintained to provide safe and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities. Complete Streets allow use of all modes of transportation, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and motorists, as well as emergency response, road maintenance, and goods movement. The Complete Streets Policy is closely related to the ATP and Vision Zero Plan. This policy advocates for streets that accommodate the diverse needs of all road users, and implementing Complete Streets delivers that objective without compromising any one group. Prioritizing Complete Streets projects within transportation planning and design fosters a holistic approach, which means planning that prioritizes safety and accessibility for all road users. Ultimately, the synergistic integration of ATP, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets represents a forward-thinking approach to transportation safety and mobility that aligns with the County’s goal of making streets safe and accessible to all. By promoting active transportation while simultaneously prioritizing road safety and accessibility for all users, communities can create more livable, sustainable, and equitable transportation systems. Transportation Infrastructure Challenges With a large geographic area, many roadway facilities in various conditions, and many diverse communities throughout the County, PWD needs to consider many competing factors in order to identify needs and to generate solutions and capital projects to meet those needs. Pavement Condition The Contra Costa County Pavement Management System aims to monitor the roadway pavement condition every two years and keep the pavement condition index (PCI) in the good range of 70 or greater and to reduce the $57.4 million backlog in County street maintenance. The PCI is a standard rating system that all public agencies use to rate their pavement. The transportation budget includes a maintenance program of more than $18 million per year for the pavement surface treatment program, with the intent to increase this amount each year. The County’s current PCI is 73 with arterial roads having a PCI of 75, collector roads 73, and residential roads 72. If the County does not fully fund the surface treatment program 11 as planned, the PCI that is projected over the next several years will drop. The budget manager must weigh all these factors to balance the capital budget with the pavement rehabilitation budget. The Pavement Management System’s goal is to schedule areas for paving based on geographic limits so as to focus on entire communities to minimize construction impacts and to minimize transportation costs by the contractor. This increases the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the program. An annual paving program has multiple benefits for all street users. Maintained roadways are safer, have fewer potholes, produce less wear and tear on vehicles, have updated striping, and often provide an opportunity to incorporate pedestrian and bicyclist improvements, as exemplified by new curb ramp installation and pavement striping for new bikeways. Every time a roadway receives a new surface, staff evaluates opportunities to install bicycle lanes or identify a street as a bike route. Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Most roads in Contra Costa County were constructed when the car was the primary mode of transportation. Today, as PWD works to upgrade the facilities, planners and engineers must give more thought to accommodating pedestrians, especially the disabled, and to building better connections for bicycles. The ATP and the Vision Zero Plan discussed above play a big role in determining where gaps in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure exist and where they should be filled with a project. Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Currently, requests for sidewalk and curb ramp installations for ADA access are received by the Transportation Engineering Division, and if approved, are incorporated into a 12 priority list. Missing curb ramps are also installed prior to a street’s pavement rehabilitation as directed by Federal law which requires that when major construction such as a roadway replacement project occurs, pedestrian facilities must be upgraded for compliance with ADA. PWD’s sidewalk priority list contains over 28,000 linear feet of sidewalk gaps throughout the County. County roads vary from urban settings like Kensington, Bay Point, and the downtown area of Alamo, to rural roads in east County like Marsh Creek Road. Roads without sidewalks are common in the rural portions of the County; however, they are a necessity for the safe mobility of residents within urban settings. In addition to PWD’s efforts to close gaps in the sidewalk system, land developers are required to install sidewalks within their developments. Often, they are required to construct sidewalks and bike lanes offsite from their development, depending on their impacts to the existing transportation system. The curb ramp priority list contains about 41 curb ramps requested from the public with a high number in Bay Point and Alamo. These will be installed as funding allows. Bicycle Connectivity CCTA, in coordination with the County, has developed a Bicycle Network Plan that is used to evaluate potential bicycle projects. There are four main classes of bike facilities, ranging from dedicated paths (Class I) to traditional bike lanes in the road shoulders (Class II) to bike routes where bicyclists are allowed the full use of a vehicle lane (Class III) to special bicycle lanes that are separated from vehicular traffic (Class IV). One project that the County currently has in the planning phase and that was funded by a grant is the North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor Project in Bay Point. For this project, 13 a Class IV two-way cycle track will be constructed along Bailey Road between State Route 4 and Willow Pass Road. The public eagerly anticipates that this project will connect the commercial strip on Willow Pass Road and the Delta DeAnza Trail with the Pittsburg/Bay Point Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station located south of Highway 4. This project is expected to be constructed in 2026. Another bicycle connectivity project that the County is working on is the Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements project which has also received State Transportation Improvement Program funding. This project will construct Class IV bike lanes along the very busy Treat Boulevard to connect the Contra Costa Centre area of the County to the surrounding City of Walnut Creek. The project also includes intersection improvements that prioritize bicycle and pedestrian traffic and increase their safety while still allowing the high volume of vehicular traffic on Treat Boulevard to flow through as efficiently as possible. This project is projected to be built in 2026. The County is also starting the scoping process for a Safe Routes to School project along Pacifica Avenue in the Bay Point that will add a two-way cycle track, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming features. This project has received ATP funding and is projected to be built in 2027. Another ATP project that has received funding and is currently being scoped is the San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets / Bay Trail Gap Closure Project. This project will implement a road diet to reduce the road from four lanes to two lanes each direction with a center left turn lane. It will also construct a Class I shared use (pedestrians and bikes) path which will become the San Francisco Bay Trail between Rodeo and Crockett. This project is projected to be built in 2027. Traffic Signals The Traffic Section maintains a traffic signal priority list that currently contains eight potential projects. The priority list was compiled from those unsignalized intersections that have been found to meet “traffic signal warrants.” A traffic signal warrant is an engineering document that prequalifies an intersection for adding a traffic signal, based on criteria such as traffic volumes, turning counts, and collision history. Traffic signals are often funded through dedicated capital projects that may include grant funding. In order to accelerate the construction of some of the signals, the PWD also developed an Area of Benefit (AOB) program that collects fees from developers to offset their transportation impacts within the area of influence of the development. These fees are eventually used by the County to fund projects that improve 14 traffic. These projects include signalization of intersections that may or may not have had a prior signal warrant analysis done. The last two major intersections that received signal modifications were the Byron Highway and Camino Diablo intersection and the State Route 4 and Bailey Road interchange intersection. It has been several years since the County installed a new traffic signal at an existing intersection; however, a new signal is expected with the North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor project that will be constructed in the Bay Point area near Willow Pass Road in 2026. County Bridge Program As noted above, the County has an inventory of 106 bridges. Most of the bridges cross creeks and waterways within the County, whereas some cross roadways and railroad tracks. Some of the County’s bridges were constructed over 50 years ago and require maintenance in order to extend the life of the bridge or are due to be replaced with a new structure. During the last four years, the PWD replaced one of the Marsh Creek Road bridges over Marsh Creek and the bridge on Marsh Drive that crosses the Walnut Creek flood control channel near Concord. Upcoming bridge replacement projects include two more bridges on Marsh Creek Road, bridges on Byron Highway, Morgan Territory Road and Freeman Road, and a poly overlay and painting of the Del Monte Drive bridge in the San Pablo area. Vehicle bridges over 20 feet long are inspected every two years by the State of California, and the County determines what maintenance treatment the bridges require. Based on these inspections some bridges are structurally deficient, meaning they may not be able to carry the same weight they could when they were constructed or are vulnerable to an earthquake. Other bridges are geometrically constrained, meaning they may be too narrow and do not meet current road standards or have sharp curves approaching the bridges. The federal government has funding available for bridge rehabilitation and replacement under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP). These funds are vitally important to maintenance of bridges within the County. This funding mechanism is rather complex and 15 can take a long time to realize, oftentimes longer than ten years. A local match is usually required for the funding, which is roughly 12 percent of the total cost of the work. Green Stormwater Infrastructure Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is required by the County on many of its projects and is a requirement of the Bay Area Municipal Regional Storm Water National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP) issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Section C.3. GSI for roadways and new subdivisions typically includes the treatment of stormwater to remove sediments and pollutants before the water is discharged into the storm drain system. Facilities like bio-retention basins or swales collect stormwater from the roadway surface and allow it to be filtered through a special soil mix before either being infiltrated into the ground or drained into the storm drain system and ultimately into a creek, the bay, or other waterway. While not necessarily a capital project, PWD has been required to have GSI placed in the right-of-way since the Alamo Creek Subdivision was constructed in 2005. In 2020, PWD constructed the Rodeo Downtown Infrastructure project where another GSI facility was installed. These facilities look like landscaping and most members of the public may not even recognize their environmental importance. In 2021, Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project built two bio-filtration basins. Another element of GSI and storm water treatment is trash capture. In 2012, PWD began to inventory the amount of trash present in the County road right-of-way, in accordance with Section C.10, Trash Load Reduction, of the Municipal Regional Permit. As part of the trash reduction requirements, 16 PWD installs devices that collect trash in many of the drainage inlets, at major manholes, or at outlets into channels, to reduce or eliminate the trash that flows within stormwater from being discharged directly to creeks and waterways. Not only is installation of these devices a new capital expense for PWD, but these devices also require annual maintenance to clean out the trash, which presents a new funding challenge. PWD will continue to develop new methods to implement GSI in roadway projects that comply with the MRP and fit within the project scope and budget. Additional information about green infrastructure can be found in the County’s Green Infrastructure Plan at https://cccleanwater.org/wp- content/uploads/2024/04/CCCPW-GI-Plan_Final_07-29-19.pdf. Climate Change In 2015 the County adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP), which outlines the actions that will be taken to address the changing climate. To meet CAP goals, PWD looks for ways to incorporate the following concepts and ideas when developing transportation projects and in the administration of existing transportation programs: • Expand opportunities for biking and walking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Consider VMT in the review of land development applications as a new way of viewing impacts of development. • Maintain the existing roadway landscaping to capture and sequester carbon gas emissions that cause global warming. • Consider sea level rise as a factor in the development of future projects that could be impacted by rising waters. • Support watershed programs for drainage inlet trash capture devices and street sweeping programs. • Encourage pedestrian and bicycle modes of travel through safety improvements and bike network expansion. • Seek opportunities to use permeable pavement to increase local groundwater infiltration. 17 •Advocate and use new concrete mix designs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. •Construct GSI to help to improve water quality and recharge local water tables. Some examples of projects that help meet CAP goals include: •The North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor project will add about 2,400 feet of dedicated two-way cycle track to the heavily traveled Bailey Road between State Route 4 and Willow Pass Road. This is scheduled to be constructed in 2026. •The Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvement project aims to improve the safety of bicyclists between Main Street and Jones Road for about 2,150 feet. It will encourage biking along this heavily trafficked corridor. This project is near the busy I-680 ramps, Iron Horse Trail, and Pleasant Hill BART station. It is scheduled to be constructed in 2026. •The Camino Tassajara Realignment Project proposes to add a bikeway and Class I trail to connect with the City of Dublin’s trail system along Camino Tassajara from Windemere Parkway to the County Line for about 2,500 feet. This project is scheduled to be constructed in 2027. Additional information about the Climate Action Plan can be found on the County’s website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8678/Climate-Action-Plan. Limited Resources PWD has been successful at receiving federal, state, and local grants from various funding sources. In 2021, Congress approved a new federal funding bill titled "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (IIJA). This bill created many competitive funding programs, including categories for transportation in the millions of dollars. In addition, there were safety grants, programs to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects, and other funding opportunities for projects. However, each grant requires a local match that ranges from approximately five percent to over twenty percent of the total project cost. The County has allotted general fund money from the County budget to be used as the local match for grant programs funded by IIJA projects, which in effect frees up other funds such as gas taxes for other important items. These general funds have allowed PWD to not only fund these new projects, but to keep existing projects moving that may otherwise have needed to be delayed as a result of prioritizing the local match. Limited resources can heavily influence how transportation projects are implemented. Funding, deadlines, staff size, and material constraints all play a role in whether a project can be done efficiently. Oftentimes, these resources are competing against each other, 18 which leads to prioritizing projects based on available resources and urgent needs. This prioritization process usually involves trade-offs, potentially delaying projects that would otherwise be completed if resources were not limited. The requirement for a local match will need to be balanced with the available funds for the maintenance program. Increasing Costs Inflation always occurs and its effect can play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects. Infrastructure projects often involve large sums of money and long design- to-construction timelines, sometimes spanning several years. During this time, inflation can significantly impact project costs due to fluctuations in prices of materials and the cost of labor. Inflation may limit the real value of available revenues, so engineers and planners must carefully consider inflation when estimating project budgets and securing grants. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was year-to-year inflation as high as thirteen percent. This meant that projects that were conceived and budgeted several years prior had to be reevaluated with new budgets. Since revenue increases did not keep pace with the cost of inflation, several projects from the last CRIPP had to be delayed in order to maintain the overall budget. One major issue is that grant funds are fixed at the time they are received and do not escalate with the cost of inflation. This means grant writers must be cautious when setting unit prices at levels they are expected to be at years in the future. Grant fund amounts do not typically increase to accommodate inflation. When project costs go up, the costs must be borne by the existing funds. As explained above, a local match is required by all projects, and these sources are already heavily utilized. If additional funding cannot be found, then the project may have to be canceled and all grant funds returned to the funder, including amounts already spent. So far, the County has a history of meeting its commitments to all projects that have been funded. In addition to inflation, the County experienced almost $19 million of unexpected damage to the roadway system caused by storm events in 2022. About half of this cost will be covered by federal and state funds but the balance will be paid for with local funds. These unforeseen projects to restore the roadways after the storm events greatly impacts the schedule and available revenue for other projects. Changing Priorities The County Road Program has experienced a variety of factors that have affected the construction of new infrastructure and maintenance of existing infrastructure. The County currently face the following challenges: 19 •Determining how to best balance the need for increased maintenance with the funding opportunities for capital improvements while considering all the issues below. •Keeping up with current trends and regulations, including addressing how projects affect the environment. PWD strives to create a sustainable transportation network to address the impacts of the road system on the environment. Future projects may include GSI, cool pavements, permeable pavements, complete streets, multi- modal ways to travel, recycled materials, and drought tolerant landscaping, where feasible. A sustainable transportation network will positively affect climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve water quality. •Addressing issues of environmental justice in the development of projects, which is a great concern for the residents and stakeholders. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. •Supporting a mode shift from the single-occupancy vehicle to other more active and environmentally friendly modes of transportation like walking, biking, rolling, carpooling, and using transit. The Next Seven Years A major goal for the County over the next seven years is to increase the amount of available funding for surface treatments and the budget for routine maintenance of the over 657 miles of roadways and related infrastructure like culverts, catch basins, guard rails and bridges. As noted above, since there are no other sources of funds for maintenance, the only place these funds can come from is the capital budget. This places a large burden on the County to utilize its existing funding sources to apply for and receive grant 20 funds, to wisely distribute local funds that need to be used as the local match for projects, and to do all of this as efficiently and effectively as possible to maximize the available resources. Revenue Sources An important step in developing a capital budget is to determine available funds, which requires revenue and expense projections as discussed below: Gas Tax Funds Gas Tax Funds are revenues paid by the state to cities and counties from the per-gallon motor vehicle fuel tax and from vehicle registration taxes. Gas Tax funds are the primary funding source for the County’s Road Program. The County uses the majority of the Gas Tax funds for road operation and maintenance, but the next most significant portion is used for the local match on capital projects. Without these funds the County would miss an opportunity to obtain additional outside funding to help construct much needed safety and multi-modal transportation improvements. Gas taxes also fund staff time to prepare the actual grant application. See Appendix B.5 and B.6 for the County-adopted guidelines for the expenditure of Gas Tax revenues following passage of Proposition 111 in 1990. Local Funding Measure J (formerly Measure C): Contra Costa County voters approved the Contra Costa Transportation Improvement and Growth Management Program ordinance (Measure C) in November 1988. Measure C provide for a ½-cent sales tax for transportation projects within Contra Costa County. Measure C had a twenty-year life and expired in 2009. In November 2004, voters approved the continuation of the County’s ½ - cent sales tax by passing Measure J and extended the transportation funding for 25 more years. Area of Benefit (AOB): The County has a total of 14 AOB programs within unincorporated Contra Costa County. An AOB is a mitigation fee program designed to improve the capacity and safety of the County's road network within a defined boundary as land development occurs. AOB funds are only applied to projects within the AOB boundary and that are on the AOB project list. These funds only comprise a portion of the project cost and projects tend to wait until other funding becomes available in the 21 form of grants. Every year PWD collects roughly $1,500,000 from developers in all AOBs. Some AOBs have more development activity than others; therefore, the value collected varies from AOB to AOB. For more detailed information on each AOB and the AOB program in general, please see Appendix C. Trust (Traffic Mitigation) Funds: When a large development makes a significant impact on the roadway system, the developer may be required to contribute to a road improvement fund to mitigate the impacts of the development. The County has three trust funds to be used for specific projects. Navy Mitigation Funds in the Bay Point Area provided $5 million to help fund new transportation improvements and waterfront access to offset the loss of Port Chicago Highway through the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Other developer fees include the Discovery Bay West Traffic Mitigation Funds, and the Keller Canyon Mitigation Funds. Each of these funds are held in trust by the County and are listed as separate funding sources in this CRIPP. Every year PWD collects roughly $50,000 in trust funds. Other Local Funds: These funds include monies from other partner agencies that are participating in construction of a project due to a shared responsibility of the facility. In addition, funds also come from several regional fee programs throughout the County where the fee program is adopted by several participating jurisdictions and is administered jointly through a separate authority. As these regional fee programs are not under the authority of the County, the revenue and expenditures for these programs are not included in the CRIPP except for how they may be utilized for projects. The regional fee programs include the East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority (ECCRFFA), the Southern Contra Costa (SCC) fees, West Contra Costa Transportation Commission (WCCTC), and the Tri-Valley Transportation Development (TVTD) fee. State Funding State Local Match: These funds are revenues paid by the State to Counties from the State Highway Account. The funds are used for transportation purposes to match federally-funded transportation projects. The County receives a fixed amount of $100,000 every year. 22 Competitive Grant Funding PWD staff has been successful at obtaining grants from federal, state, and local funding programs to construct a variety of projects. Grants help leverage a small amount of funds for large projects. The types of competitive grants are listed below: ATP – The Active Transportation Program consolidates various federal and state transportation grant programs that are offered every two years. The goals of the ATP include, but are not limited to, increasing the proportion of trips accomplished by walking and biking, increasing safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhancing public health, and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of users including disadvantaged communities. HBP – The Highway Bridge Program provides funds to replace or rehabilitate public bridges when the State and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) determines that a bridge is significantly important and qualifies under the HBP program guidelines. Funding is typically ongoing, but the amount of money available compared with the number of bridges needing repair or replacement within the state is small, which means that bridge repair/replacement can remain unfunded for a long period of time. HSIP – The Highway Safety Improvement Program is a federal aid program that is offered every two years with the goal of reducing the number of traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. OBAG – The One Bay Area Grant program is a Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) funding approach that targets project How Competitive are Grants? The County has been successful in winning grants. For example, in 2022 the County funding for four projects, and in 2023 the County was awarded $6,170,000 for seven projects. Grant preparation costs are shown in blue and represent how much it costs for staff to write and submit all of the grants. Grant earnings are shown in orange, and the chart demonstrates an impressive ratio of 37.67, which means that for every $1.00 that the County spent to write and submit the grants, the County is poised to receive $37.67 back. Some grant projects were relatively small in scope and take just a year or two to design and construct. Other projects have design, environmental documentation, utility relocation, right-of-way acquisition and the actual construction that may span 23 investments in Priority Development Areas and is available every two to four years. These regional capital projects focus on the following: local street and road maintenance, streetscape enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transportation planning, and Safe Routes to School projects. TDA – The Transportation Development Act is an annual competitive, regional, state- funded grant intended for projects to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and accessibility. IIJA – The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a federal funding program passed by Congress that is intended to fund road maintenance, public transit systems, and promote the adoption of electric vehicles. The goal of the IIJA is to modernize and improve the nation’s infrastructure. The Safe Streets for All (SS4A) and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) are two IIJA grant programs that PWD has applied for. The PWD received Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program funds for planning and engineering on Vasco Road in east County. Tabulation of Revenues and Expenses The figure below shows the relative proportions of the various revenue sources that are applied to capital projects in the County. Once the funding sources are known, it is then possible to project out the expenditures for the various projects within the CRIPP. The budgets for each project are updated at 24 least once a year and at major project milestones such as completing the environmental document, developing construction plans, and awarding of a construction contract. The table below summarizes the revenues and expenditures over the next seven plus years: Revenue & Expenses for Fully Funded Active Projects Note: $ amount is shown in thousands. Road Program Outlook With the COVID-19 crisis now basically in the past, the CRIPP shows a generally positive outlook over the next seven-year period. However, inflation and competing priorities for the fixed amount of local funding the County annually receives such as gas tax and Measure J is a significant challenge. 25 One concern is that gas tax revenues are once again in decline. A large reason for this decline is the proliferation of electric vehicles. These vehicles get their energy from the electric grid instead of from the gas pump, which is generally good for the environment because of the reduction of greenhouse gases. However, these vehicles contribute significantly to wear and tear on the roads due to the weight of the batteries but are not funding their share. There is legislation to move toward a mileage-based tax system, but there are many issues, including issues of privacy, that need to be addressed first before this revenue stream becomes a reality. The County has been successful at receiving grant funds and will be administering these projects for the next several years. However, grant funds come with a challenge because they must include a local match, and historically the main source for these local match funds is the finite gas tax. Fortunately, the Road Program received a welcome boost when the Board of Supervisors voted to provide additional monies out of general fund revenue to fund large infrastructure projects awarded under the IIJA. These projects could not be built if these additional funds were not provided. Another significant challenge for the next several years is the repair of infrastructure from damage caused by the winter storms that occurred during the winter of 2022/23. The County had a total of 47 projects that requested Emergency Relief federal funds. Federal funds do not cover the entire cost of these projects, which causes yet another significant challenge for deciding how to allocate local funds. A major goal over the next seven years is to continue to increase the amount of available funding for the pavement surface treatment program and routine maintenance of over 657 miles of County roadway. Investing in maintenance of roads is remunerative because if a road deteriorates further than a surface treatment can fix, it will require a much more expensive pavement replacement. A major challenge for maintenance is that the funding source per year is fixed and there are very few if any grants available to fund maintenance. A new challenge to PWD is funding multi-modal and green street maintenance. These facilities require specialized equipment and staff training, which substantially increases the cost per mile of roadway when compared with a similar roadway that was designed twenty or more years ago for the efficient throughput of automobiles. This means that unless new funding sources are found, it is likely that the overall level of maintenance will decrease, which will lead to an even greater share of the funds needing to go to reactive maintenance such as pothole filling and base failure repairs. This may ultimately cut into the capital improvement budget, which would make highly needed projects unfundable. What does the future hold for the types of road projects that the County delivers? The future will include building projects that are safe, reliable, efficient, multi-modal, 26 sustainable, and equitable. This biennially published CRIPP is a dynamic, ever-changing document that reacts to financial and social changes, legislated requirements, and community desires while balancing the needs of the communities that the County serves. This document and its updates are available at: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/383/Capital-Road-Improvement- Preservation-Pr. G:\transeng\CRIPP\CRIP Updates\2024-2025 CRIPP\20 - Final Document\CRIPP 2024.docx CS:cp 27 28 29 CAPITAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT & PRESERVATION PROGRAM – Active and Completed Project List The following pages contain the list of active and complete projects for the 2024 CRIPP publication. The Active and Completed CRIPP project list is sorted by Board of Supervisor Districts and Countywide projects. There are 41 listed active or completed projects; however, some projects span across two districts and are listed more than once. Projects are considered active when funding has been secured for the project. Projects that have been completed between the publication of the 2022 CRIPP and this one are also included to ensure the list is a comprehensive representation of the County's Road Program. Each tabbed section generally contains the following information: County-Wide Projects are introduced before District I. These projects are on-going programs that vary geographically on a yearly basis. For example, a County-Wide Curb Ramp project may focus on one area of the County, and another area in the following year. Board of Supervisor District-wide project overview map provides a quick reference to locate active projects. Active project list within the district (excluding countywide projects as discussed above) with project descriptions allow the reader to view the active projects. Active project data sheets include a project description, funding schedule, and vicinity map. In support of Road Program's four areas of focus, these projects are categorized as follows: Project Category Description Safety Safety projects are scoped primarily to reduce vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle collisions. Almost all projects have a safety aspect; however to be categorized as a safety project, it must have been originally scoped to have a safety component rather than specifically for a reliability, efficiency, or accessibility component. Reliability Reliability projects are scoped to improve or sustain a rating index such as pavement condition index (PCI), Bridge Sufficiency rating, Bridge Health Index, and Culvert Condition Index (under development). Pavement and bridge projects are typically categorized "Reliability." Efficiency Efficiency projects are usually generated from Level Of Service (LOS) studies, from roadway capacity issues, or from traffic signal warrants. LOS studies are often found in AOB studies. Efficiency projects tend to be more costly to design and construct since these are more systemic improvement than localized improvements. Multi-Modal Mobility Accessibility project include ADA upgrades, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and pedestrian flashers. Complete street projects are usually placed in this category. Sustainability Sustainable projects include projects that reduce the negative impacts on the environment. Projects that reduce greenhouse gases and encourage active transportation are considered sustainability projects. Equity / Environmental Justice Equity projects in transportation seek to address fairness in mobility and accessibility. These projects provide equitable access for transportation based on a communities transportation needs, particularly for underserved communities. 30 31 Countywide Active Projects C-1. Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project - (HBP) - This project is to perform maintenance such as surface treatments to various bridges in the County based on the periodic bridge inspections of County bridges. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HBP, Gas Tax. C-2. Countywide Guardrail Upgrades - Phase 2 - (HSIP) - This project will upgrades existing guardrails by replacing sub-standard MBGR guardrails with Caltrans standard MGS guardrails and end treatments. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. Countywide Complete Projects C-1c. 2022 Countywide Surface Treatment Project - (Maintenance) - This project will apply various surface tratments to County roadways. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: RMRA, Gas Tax. C-2c. 2022 Countywide Curb Ramp Project - (Maintenance) - This project will install ADA compliant curb ramps at multiple locations in the unincorporated Bay Point, Pacheco, Rodeo, and Contra Costa Centre areas. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: Gas Tax, TDA. C-3c. 2022 Trash Capture Device Installation - (Maintenance Division) - This project installed trash capture devices at various locations in unincorporated County. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: Gas Tax. 32 Supervisor District: Countywide Countywide In-Progress Project No. C-1 Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project Purpose & Need: Ensure the maintenance and safety of the existing bridges throughout the County. Project Description: This project is to perform maintenance such as surface treatments to various bridges in the County based on the periodic bridge inspections of County bridges. Funding Sources: HBP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,217,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $4,000 $6,000 $3,000 $165,000 $5,000 $461,000 $50,000 $2,000 $521,000 $1,217,000 $632,000 $582,000 $3,000 $457,000 $81,000 $3,000 $175,000 $501,000 33 Supervisor District: Countywide Countywide In-Progress Project No. C-2 Countywide Guardrail Upgrades - Phase 2 Purpose & Need: The purpose is to improve roadway safety and reduce the seriousness of collisions throughout the County. Because this treatment has a high benefit in reducing serious collisions, it is a top priority for the County to continue upgrading our guardrails until all of them meet current standards. Project Description: This project will upgrades existing guardrails by replacing sub-standard MBGR guardrails with Caltrans standard MGS guardrails and end treatments. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,194,00 Project Goals: Safety, Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $20,000 $4,000 $85,000 $367,000 $514,000 $1,204,000 $2,194,000 $986,000 $1,208,000 $532,000 $662,000 $454,000 $546,000 34 35 Supervisor District I Active Projects I-1. Appian Way at Fran Way Crosswalk Enhancements - (HSIP) - (El Sobrante) - This project is to construct pedestrian refuge islands and install rapid rectangular flashing beacons at the intersection. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HSIP, TDA, Gas Tax. I-2. Appian Way Utility Undergrounding Project - (Rule 20A) - (El Sobrante) - This project undergrounds existing overhead power lines on Appian Way as part of a PG&E program. Construction is scheduled for 2028. This project is funded by: PG&E Rule 20A, Gas Tax. I-3. Briones Area Guardrail Upgrades - (HSIP) - (Briones) - This project will remove approximately 43 guardrails and replace them with new guardrails that meet the current Caltrans standard. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. I-4. Del Monte Drive Bridge Painting and Poly Overlay (Bridge No. 28C0207) - (HBP) - (Montalvin Manor) - This project proposes to paint the bridge superstructure and apply a Poly Overlay to the bridge deck. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HBP, Gas Tax. I-5. Tara Hills Curb Ramps on Shawn Drive - (TDA Grant) - (Tara Hills) - The proposed project will install twelve ADA curb ramps on Shawn Drive. These ADA curb ramps will include detectable warning surfaces. Existing stop bars will be shifted a few feet away from the intersection. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. I-6. Market Avenue at UPRR Crossing Improvements Project - (Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Program) - (North Richmond) - This project is to reconstruct the existing railroad crossing to current standards. The project is joint between the County, CPUC, UPRR, and Caltrans. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Program, Gas Tax. Supervisor District I Complete Projects I-1c. San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades - (HSIP) - (El Sobrante/Bay Point) - This project installed signal hardware upgrades at 11 intersections on San Pablo Dam Road, including: new LED signal heads, back plates, illuminated street name signs, 2070E controllers, conflict monitor units, video camera detection systems, touchless pedestrian push buttons, and pedestrian countdown signal heads. Construction was completed in 2023. This project was funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax.36 I-2c. Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibility Project - (TDA Grant) - (Kensington) -This project installed fourteen curb ramps along selected intersections on Westminster Avenue and Kenyon Avenue and installed a double-sided RRFB system at the intersection of Kenyon Avenue and Trinity Avenue. Construction was completed in 2023. This project was funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. 37 Rodeo Alhambra Valley Crockett North Richmond Kensington Tara Hills El Sobrante Bayview East Richmond Heights Montalvin Manor Port Costa Rollingwood Mountain View Reliez Valley Richmond Hercules Pinole Orinda Lafayette Martinez El Cerrito Moraga San PabloI V II an Pab l o A v e San P a b l o D a m R d Alhambr a V a l l e y R d Bear Creek R d Richm o n d P k w y Carls o n B l v d Cutting Blvd Rheem Blvd Cum m i n g s S k w y 23 R d S t Morag a W a y Hilltop Dr Fran k l i n C a n y o n R d Alh a m b r a A v e Happy V a l l e y R d Cas t r o S t Mce w e n R d Macdonald Ave Pinole V a l l e y R d Castro Ranch Rd Croc k e t t B l v d Garr a r d B l v d Pa r k e r A v e I-2c I-1c I-4 I-3 I-2I-1 CRIPP Project Map District 1 Active Projects District 1 Completed Projects City Unincorporated Place 2024 Supervisor District Boundary Note: Projects are identified with Supervisor District number and project number for its District. 0 1.5 30.75 Miles¹ Supervisor District I I-6I-6 I-5 38 Supervisor District: I El Sobrante In-Progress Project No. I-1 Appian Way at Fran Way Crosswalk Enhancements Purpose & Need: Increase pedestrian safety at crosswalk; blind curve does not provide sufficent decision sight distance for vehicular drive to react to crossing pedestrian. Project Description: This project is to construct pedestrian refuge islands and install RRFB system at the intersection. Funding Sources: HSIP, TDA, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $535,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $21,000 $39,000 $5,000 $70,000 $90,000 $5,000 $305,000 $535,000 $21,000 $119,000 $395,000 $250,000 $40,000 $145,000 $21,000 $79,000 39 Supervisor District: I El Sobrante In-Progress Project No. I-2 Appian Way Utility Undergrounding Project Purpose & Need: Utilities will be placed underground to improve the aesthetics by removing roadside obstacles along the gateway to the El Sobrante community. Project Description: This project undergrounds existing overhead power lines on Appian Way as part of a PG&E program. Funding Sources: PG&E Rule 20A, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2028 Total Estimated Project Cost: $4,433,000 Project Goals: Safety, Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $20,000 $28,000 $20,000 $60,000 $50,000 $5,000 $300,000 $3,950,000 $4,433,000 $25,000 $28,000 $20,000 $360,000 $4,000,000 $25,000 $28,000 $20,000 $360,000 $100,000 $3,900,000 40 Supervisor District: I Briones In-Progress Project No. I-3 Briones Area Guardrail Upgrades Purpose & Need: The County needs to upgrade deficient guardrails to reduce the potential and severity of injuries when vehicles collide with them. The HSIP grant allows the County to leverage its funds and upgrade more guardrails in a more timely manner, providing a safer environment for drivers in the event of a collision. Project Description: This project will remove approximately 43 guardrails and replace them with new guardrails that meet the current Caltrans standard. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,611,000 Project Goals: Safety, Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $19,000 $21,000 $22,000 $68,000 $145,000 $121,000 $2,215,000 TOTAL $2,611,000 $186,000 $2,425,000 $186,000 $1,433,000 $992,000 41 Supervisor District: I Montalvin Manor In-Progress Project No. I-4 Del Monte Drive Bridge Painting and Poly Overlay Purpose & Need: The existing bridge requires repair. Project Description: This project proposes to paint the bridge superstructure and apply a Poly Overlay to the bridge deck. Funding Sources: HBP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2027 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,284,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $3,000 $6,000 $3,000 $40,000 $40,000 $138,000 $138,000 $50,000 $866,000 $1,284,000 $181,000 $1,100,000 $3,000 $50,000 $300,000 $3,000 $131,000 $800,000 42 Supervisor District: I Tara Hills In-Progress Project No. I-5 Tara Hills Curb Ramps on Shawn Drive Purpose & Need: This project will create a walkable path to a local school and will improve pedestrian safety in the community. Project Description: The proposed project will install twelve ADA curb ramps on Shawn Drive. These ADA curb ramps will include detectable warning surfaces. Existing stop bars will be shifted a few feet away from the intersection. Funding Sources: TDA, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $731,000 Project Goals: Safety. Mobility, Equity Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $11,000 $101,000 $4,000 $35,000 $184,000 $396,000 $731,000 $46,000 $685,000 $33,000 $618,000 $13,000 $67,000 43 Supervisor District: I North Richmond In-Progress Project No. I-6 Market Avenue at UPRR Crossing Improvements Purpose & Need: The crossing is ranked very high on the list of deficient railroad crossings due to recent serious collisions and incidents. Project Description: This project is to reconstruct the existing railroad to current standards. The project is joint between the County, CPUC, UPRR, and Caltrans. Funding Sources: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings Program, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,622,000 Project Goals: Safety, Equity Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $58,000 $182,000 $2,000 $23,000 $200,000 $1,157,000 $1,622,000 $60,000 $405,000 $1,157,000 $9,000 $35,000 $6,000 $51,000 $370,000 $1,151,000 44 45 Supervisor District II Active Projects II-1. Camino Tassajara/Tassajara Road Realignment Project - (Alignment Study) - (Tassajara Valley) - This project proposes to realign and reconstruct Camino Tassajara and Tassajara Road from a 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway and add Class II and Class I bike lanes, median island installation, and drainage inmprovements. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: SCC Sub-Regional, Tassajara JEPA II-2. Danville Blvd/Orchard Ct Complete Streets Improvements - (HSIP) - (Alamo) - The project will construct a roundabout at the Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court intersection, reconstruct sidewalks through the corridor along with curb extensions and curb ramps in order to meet ADA requirements and accommodate existing mature trees in the sidewalk. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: HSIP, Measure J Regional, Trust 8192, Gas Tax. II-3. Freeman Road and Briones Valley Road Bridge Maintenance Project - (HBP) - (Saranap) - In District II, the purpose of the Freeman Road Bridge Maintenance Project is to clean and repaint all structural steel members, replace joint seals at the abutments, backfill any eroded embankment slope paving with concrete, and seal the concrete curbs and roadway deck. In District III, the Briones Valley Road Preventative Maintenance project, over Briones Creek, includes repainting the bridge superstructure and replacing or tightening all bolted connections between the deck and steel plates. Construction is scheduled for 2026 for the Freeman Road Bridge and 2028 for the Briones Valley Road Bridge. This project is funded by: HBP, Gas Tax. II-4. Livorna Road Shoulder Widening - (TDA) - (Alamo) - The proposed project includes widening the southern shoulder of Livorna Road along a 200-ft segment to a uniform 5-ft shoulder for bicycle travel. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. II-5. Norris Canyon Road Slide Repair and Safety Improvements - (Measure J) - (Unincorporated San Ramon) - The project will widen and realign an approximately 1,000-foot segment of Norris Canyon Road and install a safety rail/guard rail on the south side of the roadway. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: Measure J, Gas Tax. 46 Supervisor District II Complete Projects II-1c. Iron Horse Trail Crossing Enhancements - (TDA Grant) - (Alamo) - This project installed new RRFBs with passive activation systems at the Hillgrade Avenue and Las Trampas Road crossings of the Iron Horse Regional Trail and added passive activation systems to the existing flasher systems at Stone Valley Road West. Construction was completed in 2023. This project was funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. II-2c. Pleasant Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation - (HBP) - (Unincorporated Pleasant Hill) -This project rehabilitated the bridge to extend its service life. Construction was completed in 2023. This project was funded by: HBP, Gas Tax. 47 Alamo Blackhawk Diablo Norris Canyon Reliez Valley Saranap Alhambra Valley San Miguel Castle Hill Camino Tassajara North GateShell Ridge Contra Costa Centre Pacheco Acalanes Ridge Acalanes Ridge Kensington Concord Antioch Danville Orinda San Ramon Lafayette Walnut Creek Moraga Clayton Brentwood Pleasant Hill Martinez OakleyRichmond Pinole Richmond Pittsburg Richmond II-2c II-1c II IV III I V V Marsh C r e e k R d Mor g a n T e r r i t o r y R d De e r V a l l e y R d N G a t e R d Clayton A v e Treat B l v d Camino Tassajara Ygn a c i o V a l l e y R d Bollin g e r C a n y o n R d Alhamb r a V a l l e y R d Dan v i l l e B l v d Mo r a g a R d Alcos t a B l v d Concord Blvd Morag a W a y Lone Tree Way Highland R d Taylor Blvd Sa n R a m o n V a l l e y B l v d Balfour Rd Diablo Rd Kirke r P a s s R d Rheem Bl v d St M a r y s R d Pine h r u s t R d Baile y R d Do u g h e r t y R d Bl a c k h a w k R d Walnut B l v d Myrtle D r Norris C a n y o n R d Mea d o w L n Paso No g a l Go l f C o u r s e R d Ac a l a n e s R d Do u g h e r t y R d II-5 II-4II-3 II-2 II-1 CRIPP Project Map District II Active Projects District II Completed Projects City Unincorporated Place 2024 Supervisor District Boundary Note: Projects are identified with Supervisor District number and project number for its District. 0 2 41 Miles¹ Supervisor District II 48 Supervisor District: II Tassajara Valley In-Progress Project No. II-1 Camino Tassajara & Tassajara Road Realignment Project Purpose & Need: The purpose of this project is to realign and widen Camino Tassajara to improve safety for motorists and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians. The roadway realignment will also improve sight distance by removing the S-curve. Project Description: This project proposes to realign and reconstruct Camino Tassajara and Tassajara Road from a 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway and add Class II and Class I bike lanes, median island installation, and drainage inmprovements. Funding Sources: SCC Sub-Regional, Tassajara JEPA Construction Year: TBD Total Estimated Project Cost: $3,469,000 Project Goals: Safety, Efficiency Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $104,000 $9,000 $189,000 $280,000 $1,300,000 $1,055,000 $17,000 $450,000 $65,000 $3,469,000 $1,610,000 $1,859,000 $185,000 $1,092,000 $199,000 $1,664,000 $329,000 Gas Tax $0 $1,226,000 $1,226,000 49 Supervisor District: II Alamo In-Progress Project No. II-2 Danville Boulevard & Orchard Court Complete Streets Improvements Purpose & Need: The Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court intersection is ranked within the top five locations in the County with the highest number of bicycle and/or pedestrian collisions at an intersection. The proposed improvements will help increase safety for all users at the intersection. Project Description: The project will construct a roundabout at the Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court intersection, reconstruct sidewalks through the corridor along with curb extensions and curb ramps in order to meet ADA requirements and accommodate existing mature trees in the sidewalk. Funding Sources: HSIP, Measure J Regional, Trust 8192, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $7,984,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility, Sustainibility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $96,000 $3,000 $110,000 $1,469,000 $1,781,000 $1,179,000 $3,346,000 TOTAL $7,984,000 $4,635,000 $3,349,000 $900,000 $3,465,000 $(486,000) $448,000 $2,230,000 Measure J Regional $1,370,000 $665,000 $705,000 Trust 8192 $57,000 50 Supervisor District: II Saranap In-Progress Project No. II-3 Freeman Road and Briones Valley Road Bridge Maintenance Project Purpose & Need: This is a bridge maintenance project to perform repairs and to paint the bridges for long- term upkeep. Project Description: In District II, the scope of the Freeman Road Bridge Maintenance Project is to clean and repaint all structural steel members, replace joint seals at the abutments, backfill any eroded embankment slope paving with concrete, and seal the concrete curbs and roadway deck. In District III, the scope of the Briones Valley Road Prevenative Maintenance project includes repainting the bridge superstructure and replacing or tightening all bolted connections between the deck and steel plates. Funding Sources: HBP, Gas Tax Construction Year: F-2026 B-2028 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,368,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $3,000 $6,000 $6,000 $110,000 $130,000 $851,000 $262,000 $1,368,000 $113,000 $987,000 $268,000 $113,000 $376,000 $158,000 $611,000 $110,000 51 Supervisor District: II Alamo In-Progress Project No. II-4 Livorna Road Shoulder Widening Purpose & Need: The project will improve bicyclist safety by wideing the roadway shoulder on a 200-ft segment of Livorna Road and will complete bicycle accessibility from I-680. Project Description: The proposed project includes widening the southern shoulder of Livorna Road along a 200-ft segment to a uniform 5-ft shoulder for bicycle travel. Funding Sources: TDA, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $393,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $5,000 $8,000 $1,000 $3,000 $66,000 $84,000 $226,000 TOTAL $393,000 $72,000 $321,000 $69,000 $224,000 $3,000 $97,000 52 Supervisor District: II San Ramon (unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. II-5 Norris Canyon Road Slide Repair and Safety Improvements Purpose & Need: The purpose of this project is to improve safety along Norris Canyon Road by widening and realigning a narrow segment of Norris Canyon Road. Project Description: The project will widen and realign an approximately 1,000-foot segment of Norris Canyon Road and install a safety rail/guard rail on the south side of the roadway. Funding Sources: Measure J, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $4,351,000 Project Goals: Safety, Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $128,000 $8,000 $3,000 $3,000 $103,000 $100,000 $351,000 $234,000 $26,000 $25,000 $3,120,000 $250,000 TOTAL $4,351,000 $608,000 $367,000 $2,456,000 $367,000 $1,979,000 $222,000 $3,000 $386,000 $1,044,000 TVTC Fee $350,000 $350,000 53 54 55 Supervisor District III Active Projects III-1. Bixler Rd and Regatta Dr Intersection Improvements - (TDA Grant) - (Discovery Bay) - This project includes installing a number of infrastructure improvements such as an RRFB system, advanced warning signs, a median island, and a pedestrian path, as well as updated striping and pavement markings. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. III-2. Byron Highway Bridge Replacement over California Aqueduct (Bridge No. 28C0121) -(HBP) - (Byron) - This project will replace the bridge. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: HBP, DWR, Gas Tax. III-3. Byron Highway Safety Improvements - (HSIP) - (Byron) - This project will add intersection lighting, add segment lighting; install dynamic/variable speed warning signs; and install edgeline rumble strips/stripes. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. III-4. Deer Valley Road Traffic Safety Improvements - (HSIP) - (East County) - This project will install traffic safety improvements such as dynamic/variable speed feedback signs, guardrails, and curve shoulder widening. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. III-5. Vasco Road Safety - Phase 2 - (Safety Project) - (Byron) - This project will continue the concrete median barrier in the northerly direction through the existing 3- lane segment for an approximate length of 1.5 miles. Associated pavement widening, signing, striping, turn pockets, retaining walls, drainage improvements will also occur. Construction is scheduled for 2026. This project is funded by: Prop 1B, RM3, Measure J Regional, Measure J Return To Source, Gas Tax. III-6. Vasco Road Safety Improvements - (HSIP) - (Byron) - This project will install median rumble strips, channelizers, striping, and traffic signal hardware upgrades consisting of retroflective back plates. The traffic signal located on the northeast corner of Vasco Road and Walnut Boulevard will be relocated further away from the road to better accommodate turning trucks. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. 56 III-7. Walnut Boulevard Shoulder Widening - (TDA) - (East County) - The project will widen the roadway shoulder and add Class II bike lanes for the southbound direction along approximately 850 feet of Walnut Boulevard. The existing centerline rumble strip will be removed and reconstructed at the new roadway centerline location. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: HSIP, TDA, Gas Tax. Supervisor District III Complete Projects III-1c. Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement - (HBP) - (East County) - This project is to replace the bridge to extend its service life. Construction was completed in 2023. This project was funded by: HBP, East County Regional AOB, Gas Tax. III-2c. Byron Highway and Byer Road Intersection Improvements - (HSIP) - (Byron) - The project will install traffic safety improvements along 2000 feet of Byron Highway including a dedicated left turn pocket at Byer Road, a two-way left turn lane, and wider 6-foot, paved shoulders. Construction was completed in 2022. This project is funded by: HSIP, Discovery Bay West Mitigation, Discovery Bay AOB, East County AOB, Gas Tax. 57 Byron Alamo Knightsen Bay Point Blackhawk Discovery Bay Bethel Island Diablo Norris Canyon Camino Tassajara North Gate Clyde San Miguel AntiochConcord Oakley Danville Pittsburg San Ramon BrentwoodClaytonIII II V IV III-2c III-5 III-4 III-7 III-2 III-1 III-3 CRIPP Project Map 2024 Supervisor District Boundary Note: Projects are identified with Supervisor District number and project number for its District. 0 3 61.5 Miles¹ Supervisor District III III-1c III-6 58 Supervisor District: III Discovery Bay In-Progress Project No. III-1 Bixler Road and Regatta Drive Intersection Improvements Purpose & Need: The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Bixler Road and Regatta Drive in Discovery Bay. Project Description: This project includes installing a number of infrastructure improvements such as an RRFB system, advanced warning signs, a median island, and a pedestrian path, as well as updated striping and pavement markings. Funding Sources: TDA, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $487,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $9,000 $21,000 $4,000 $175,000 $3,000 $275,000 $487,000 $9,000 $478,000 $387,000 $9,000 $91,000 59 Supervisor District: III Byron In-Progress Project No. III-2 Byron Highway Bridge Replacement over California Aqueduct Purpose & Need: The existing bridge is approaching the end of its service life. Project Description: This project will replace the bridge. Funding Sources: HBP, DWR, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $25,083,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $2,000 $6,000 $6,000 $3,000 $407,000 $40,000 $1,885,000 $245,000 $312,000 $5,025,000 $2,665,000 $14,487,000 $25,083,000 $2,606,000 $7,981,000 $14,493,000 $3,000 $268,000 $673,000 $1,974,000 $2,000 $498,000 $243,000 $1,553,000 $1,000 $1,840,000 $7,065,000 $10,966,000 60 Supervisor District: III Byron In-Progress Project No. III-3 Byron Highway Safety Improvements Purpose & Need: The purpose is to decrease the number of collisions on this stretch of Byron Highway. The two-lane principle arterial is set in a rural area with winding curves, narrow lanes, and narrow shoulders. Project Description: This project will add intersection lighting, add segment lighting; install dynamic/variable speed warning signs; and install edgeline rumble strips/stripes. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,023,000 Project Goals: Safety, Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $15,000 $37,000 $15,000 $5,000 $224,000 $184,000 $41,000 $1,502,000 TOTAL $2,023,000 $15,000 $317,000 $1,691,000 $8,000 $164,000 $534,000 $7,000 $153,000 $1,157,000 61 Supervisor District: III East County (unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. III-4 Deer Valley Road Traffic Safety Improvements Purpose & Need: This project aims to improve the overall roadway safety at the identified curves along the rural Deer Valley Road and reduce the severity of injuries for possible future collisions. This project will install dynamic/variable speed feedback signs, guardrails, and curve widening to aid drivers as they navigate these curves. The dynamic/variable speed feedback signs will alert drivers of their speed as they approach the curves. Installation of guardrails will protect the drivers from striking the utility poles and chevron signs. Curve widening will allow for a recovery area for a driver to regain control of the vehicle. Project Description: This project will install traffic safety improvements such as dynamic/variable speed feedback signs, guardrails, and curve shoulder widening. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,866,000 Project Goals: Safety Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $43,000 $1,000 $75,000 $371,000 $19,000 $1,357,000 $1,866,000 $508,000 $1,358,000 $247,000 $493,000 $261,000 $865,000 62 Supervisor District: III Byron In-Progress Project No. III-5 Vasco Road Safety - Phase 2 Purpose & Need: Vasco Road is a major rural arterial that is heavily traveled by commuters and has a history of severe collisions. These long term upgrades and improvements will provide substantial safety improvements to the roadway. Project Description: This project will continue the concrete median barrier in the northerly direction through the existing 3-lane segment for an approximate length of 1.5 miles. Associated pavement widening, signing, striping, turn pockets, retaining walls, and drainage improvements will also occur. Funding Sources: Prop 1B, RM3, Measure J Regional, Measure J Return To Source, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2026 Total Estimated Project Cost: $30,132,000 Project Goals: Safety, Efficiency Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $149,000 $4,000 $2,000 $519,000 $220,000 $1,430,000 $50,000 $241,000 $13,000 $27,504,000 $30,132,000 $2,352,000 $274,000 $18,506,000 $3,100,000 $745,000 $274,000 $9,406,000 $327,000 Measure J RTS $80,000 $80,000 Prop 1B $1,200,000 Regional Measure 3 $15,000,000 63 Supervisor District: III Byron In-Progress Project No. III-6 Vasco Road Safety Improvements Purpose & Need: Vasco Road is a two-lane undivided highway that experiences high vehicular traffic volumes in both directions of travel. This project mill help mitigate the serious collisions on Vasco Road. Project Description: This project will install median rumble strips, channelizers, striping, and install traffic signal hardware upgrades consisting of retroflective back plates. The traffic signal located on the northeast corner of Vasco/Walnut will be relocated further away from the road to better accommodate turning trucks. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,197,000 Project Goals: Safety Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $5,000 $65,000 $2,000 $20,000 $157,000 $310,000 $638,000 $1,197,000 $5,000 $552,000 $640,000 $138,000 $342,000 $5,000 $414,000 $298,000 64 Supervisor District: III East County (unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. III-7 Walnut Boulevard Shoulder Widening Purpose & Need: This project will improve bicyclist safety along the corridor. Walnut Boulevard is included in the Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a future Class II bike lane, and constructing this project would continue the progress towards creating this bike facility. Project Description: The project will widen the roadway shoulder and add Class II bike lanes for the southbound direction along approximately 850 feet of Walnut Boulevard. The existing centerline rumble strip will be removed and reconstructed at the new roadway centerline location. Funding Sources: HSIP, TDA, Disco Bay West Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,281,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $59,000 $13,000 $384,000 $825,000 $1,281,000 $456,000 $825,000 $381,000 $576,000 $249,000 $75,000 65 66 67 Supervisor District IV Active Projects IV-1. Morgan Territory Road Bridges 5.0 and 5.2 Replacement - (Maintenance Division) - (East County) - This project will replace two bridges on Morgan Territory Road. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: Gas Tax. IV-2. San Miguel Pedestrian Path - (TDA) - (Unincorporated Walnut Creek) - This project proposes to construct an all-weather, ADA-compliant pedestrian path along the southern side of San Miguel Drive. The scope of work includes two primary components: (1)an asphalt pathway and berm; and (2) concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter within the City of Walnut Creek. In addition, the project scope includes installation of storm drain lines within the City of Walnut Creek. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. IV-3. Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements - (I-680/Treat Blvd Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan) - (Contra Costa Centre) - This project will construct bicycle infrastructure and pedestrian enhancements along the Treat Boulevard Corridor, including: lane reconfiguration to establish Class IV buffered bicycle lanes and a new Class I shared use path, closing three free right-turn lanes, ADA improvements such as curb tamps and improved passageways, and signal modifications. Construction is scheduled for 2026. This project is funded by: STIP, Gas Tax, Former RDA. Supervisor District IV Complete Projects IV-1c. Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Over Walnut Creek - (HBP) - (East County ) - This project is to replace the bridge. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: HBP, EBRPD, PG&E, CCWD, Gas Tax. IV-2c. Mayhew Way and Cherry Lane Trail Crossing Enhancement - (TDA) - (Contra Costa Centre) - Mayhew Way’s project site constructed two separated bulb-outs to provide a chicane on Mayhew Way at the Iron Horse Regional Trail crossing. These bulb-outs provided an island for two rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs). Cherry Lane’s project site updated the Contra Costa Canal trail crossing. The existing in-ground pavement flashers were obsolete and were replaced. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: HBP, EBRPD, PG&E, CCWD, Gas Tax. 68 Alamo Bay Point Blackhawk Diablo Vine Hill Saranap Reliez Valley San Miguel Pacheco Castle Hill North GateShell Ridge Contra Costa Centre Clyde Acalanes Ridge AntiochConcord Pittsburg Walnut Creek Danville Lafayette Martinez Pleasant Hill Clayton Moraga Brentwood Oakley IV-2c IV-1c II IV V IIIMarsh C r e e k R d Baile y R d De e r V a l l e y R d N G a t e R d Clayton A v e Trea t B l v d Ygnacio V a l l e y R d Morg a n T e r r i t o r y R d Da n v i l l e B l v d Concord Blvd Willow P a s s R d Taylor Blvd Mo r e l l o A v e E18Th St Buchanan Rd Pl e a s a n t H i l l R d Kirker P a s s R d Diablo Rd Hillcr e s t A v e Reli e z V a l l e y R d St M a r y s R d Ra i l r o a d A v e Walnut B l v d Po r t C h i c a g o H w y Stone V a l l e y R d Som e r s v i l l e R d Alh a m b r a A v e Myrtle D r Co n t r a C o s t a B l v d Ca s t l e R o c k R d Monu m e n t B l v d Empire Mine Rd Boyd Rd N Parkside Dr Ho w e R d San M i g u e l D r Livorna R d Summ i t R d A S t No r t o n v i l l e R d Mi t c h e l l C a n y o n R d South G a t e R d Paso Nogal Hart z A v e Glensid e D r Willow Pass Rd IV-3 IV-2 IV-1 CRIPP Project Map City Unincorporated Place 2024 Supervisor District Boundary Note: Projects are identified with Supervisor District number and project number for its District. 0 1.5 30.75 Miles¹ Supervisor District IV 69 Supervisor District: IV East County (unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. IV-1 Morgan Territory Road Bridges 5.0 & 5.2 Replacement Purpose & Need: The bridges are near the end of their service life and need to be replaced. Project Description: This project will replace two bridges on Morgan Territory Road. Funding Sources: Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $5,927,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $5,000 $6,000 $6,000 $58,000 $105,000 $35,000 $367,000 $150,000 $50,000 $644,000 $4,501,000 $5,927,000 $430,000 $955,000 $4,542,000 $430,000 $955,000 $4,542,000 70 Supervisor District: IV Walnut Creek (unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. IV-2 San Miguel Drive Pedestrian Path Purpose & Need: This project aims to install a pedestrian path to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity and encourage an alternative travel mode to driving. The road currently has two travel lanes with narrow shoulders and horizontal curves and is absent pedestrian pathways, resulting in pedestrians walking close to or within the travel lane. Project Description: This project proposes to construct an all-weather, ADA-compliant pedestrian path along the southern side of San Miguel Drive. The scope of work includes two primary components: (1) an asphalt pathway and berm; and (2) concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter within the City of Walnut Creek. In addition, the project scope includes installation of storm drain lines within the City of Walnut Creek. Funding Sources: TDA, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,522,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $23,000 $6,000 $155,000 $113,000 $29,000 $1,196,000 $1,522,000 $184,000 $1,338,000 $14,000 $548,000 $85,000 $754,000 $85,000 $36,000 71 Supervisor District: IV Contra Costa Centre In-Progress Project No. IV-3 Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements Purpose & Need: The purpose of this project is to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists along Treat Boulevard. Treat Boulevard currently creates challenges for the users of transit as the wide roadways (up to nine lanes) and intersections become barriers for pedestrians to cross. Project Description: This project will construct bicycle infrastructure and pedestrian enhancements along the Treat Boulevard Corridor, including: lane reconfiguration to establish Class IV buffered bicycle lanes and a new Class I shared use path, closing three free right-turn lanes, ADA improvements such as curb ramps, improved passageways, and signal modifications. Funding Sources: STIP, Gas Tax, Former RDA Construction Year: 2026 Total Estimated Project Cost: $4,747,000 Project Goals: Safety, Efficiency Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $132,000 $60,000 $10,000 $13,000 $120,000 $171,000 $760,000 $28,000 $3,453,000 $4,747,000 $316,000 $968,000 $3,463,000 $553,000 $316,000 $204,000 $162,000 $736,000 $1,180,000 Local STIP $1,596,000 $28,000 $1,568,000 72 73 Supervisor District V Active Projects V-1. Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvements - (HSIP) - (Unincorporated Martinez) - This project is to install 12 inch centerline rumble strips along the unincorporated segment of Franklin Canyon Road. Construction is scheduled for 2024. This project is funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. V-2. North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor - (ATP Grant) - (Bay Point) - This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements including construction of a two-way cycle track, new landscape areas adjacent to the cycle track and in the roadway median, and intersection improvements. The intersection of Bailey Road with Mary Ann Lane/Placer Drive will be signalized. Construction is scheduled for 2025. This project is funded by: ATP, Gas Tax. V-3. Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School - (ATP) - (Bay Point) - This project will construct 2,400 feet of a Class IV two-way cycle track bike facility, 400 feet of new sidewalk, 500 feet of widened sidewalk, bulb-outs, and 3 raised crosswalks. Construction is scheduled for 2027. This project is funded by: ATP, Gas Tax. V-4. San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets/Bay Trail Gap Closure - (ATP) - (Rodeo) - This project will implement a road diet and construct a Class I shared use path along the San Francisco Bay Trail. The project will also construct new sidewalk and ADA improvements, truck climbing lanes, and intersection improvements. Construction is scheduled for 2027. This project is funded by: ATP, Gas Tax. V-5. Second Avenue Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C0383) - (HBP) - (Pacheco) -This project will replace the Second Avenue Bridge over Grayson Creek. Construction is scheduled for 2028. This project is funded by: HBP, Gas Tax. Supervisor District V Completed Projects V-1c. Alves Lane Trail Crossing - (TDA) - (Bay Point) - This project installed rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), a raised crosswalk, striping with accompanying signage, red curbs, and ADA compliant detectable warning surfaces. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: TDA, Gas Tax. V-2c. Crockett Area Guardrail Upgrades - (HSIP) - (Crockett) - This project removed approximately 41 guardrails and replaced them with new guardrails that meet the current Caltrans standard on arterials and major collectors in the unincorporated Crockett area. Construction was completed in 2022. This project was funded by: HSIP, Gas Tax. 74 Alamo Bay PointRodeo Reliez Valley Vine Hill Diablo El Sobrante Saranap Alhambra Valley Crockett San Miguel Kensington Pacheco Castle Hill North Gate El Sobrante Shell Ridge Contra Costa Centre Clyde Mountain View Acalanes Ridge Port Costa Acalanes Ridge Tara Hills East Richmond Heights East Richmond Heights AntiochConcord Pittsburg Orinda Lafayette Martinez Walnut Creek Hercules Moraga Pinole ClaytonPleasant Hill El Cerrito Oakley Brentwood Danville V II I IV IIIMarsh C r e e k R d Baile y R d De e r V a l l e y R d N G a t e R d Clayton A v e Treat B l v d Ygn a c i o V a l l e y R d Alhambra V a l l e y R d Mo r a g a R d Alha m b r a A v e Concord Blvd Mo r a g a W a y Wil l o w P a s s R d Taylor Blvd Morello A v e E18Th St Buchanan Rd Bear C r e e k R d Plea s a n t H i l l R d Kirke r P a s s R d Hi l l c r e s t A v e St M a r y s R d San P a b l o A v e Cumm i n g s Sk w y Port Chicago H w y Walnut B l v d Fra n k l i n C a n y o n R d Som e r s v i l l e R d Myrtle D r Marina V i s t a N Parkside Dr Livorna R d A S t Nor t o n v i l l e R d Solano W a y Ac a l a n e s R d V-1c V-5 V-4 V-1 V-2c CRIPP Project Map Unincorporated Place 2024 Supervisor District Boundary Note: Projects are identified with Supervisor District number and project number for its District. 0 2.5 51.25 Miles¹ Supervisor District V V-3 V-2 75 Supervisor District: V Martinez(unincorporated) In-Progress Project No. V-1 Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvements Purpose & Need: The purpose is to improve roadway safety on this two-lane, rural, major collector with winding curves, narrow lanes, and narrow shoulders. Project Description: This project is to install 12" centerline rumble strips along the unincorporated segment of Franklin Canyon Road. Funding Sources: HSIP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2024 Total Estimated Project Cost: $532,000 Project Goals: Safety Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $14,000 $5,000 $3,000 $114,000 $2,000 $394,000 $532,000 $133,000 $399,000 $57,000 $23,000 $76,000 $376,000 76 Supervisor District: V Bay Point In-Progress Project No. V-2 North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor Purpose & Need: The goal of this project is to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment along Bailey Road in Bay Point in accordance with the 2010 Bailey Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Plan. Project Description: This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements including construction of a two-way cycle track, new landscape areas adjacent to the cycle track and in the roadway median, and intersection improvements. The intersection of Bailey Road with Mary Ann Lane/Placer Drive will be signalized. Funding Sources: ATP, Gas Tax, Navy Mitigation Funds Construction Year: 2025 Total Estimated Project Cost: $10,760,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility, Sustainibility, Equity Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $219,000 $13,000 $3,000 $50,000 $550,000 $400,000 $175,000 $9,350,000 TOTAL $10,760,000 $819,000 $588,000 $9,353,000 $104,000 $395,000 $5,660,000 $127,000 $70,000 $715,000 $2,789,000 Navy Mit $900,000 $66,000 $834,000 77 Supervisor District: V Bay Point In-Progress Project No. V-3 Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School Purpose & Need: The existing conditions on Pacifica Avenue offer many challenges for students walking, biking, and rolling to school such as narrow sidewalk, a gap in pedestrian infrastructure, vehicles parking in the bike lane, vehicle speeds, midblock crossings, and no separation between non-motorized and motorized users on segments of the roadway. This project will improve the multi-modal transportation network and increase roadway safety for active transportation and encourage a mode-shift to walking, biking, and rolling for the communities’ local trips. Project Description: This project will construct 2,400 feet of a Class IV two-way cycle track bike facility, 400 feet of new sidewalk, 500 feet of widened sidewalk, bulb-outs, and 3 raised crosswalks. Funding Sources: ATP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2027 Total Estimated Project Cost: $4,842,000 Project Goals: Safety, Mobility, Equity Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $1,000 $69,000 $30,000 $3,000 $130,000 $340,000 $392,000 $150,000 $110,000 $3,617,000 $4,842,000 $1,000 $539,000 $682,000 $3,620,000 $365,000 $317,000 $3,220,000 $1,000 $174,000 $365,000 $400,000 78 Supervisor District: V Rodeo In-Progress Project No. V-4 San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets/Bay Trail Gap Closure Purpose & Need: With San Pablo Avenue being a commercial trucking route, the physical seperation between motorists and bicylists/pedestrians provided by the Class I path will be very important for the safety of non- motorized users. Project Description: This project will implement a road diet and construct a Class I shared use path along San Francisco Bay Trail. The project will also construct new sidewalk and ADA improvements, truck climbing lanes, and intersection improvements. Funding Sources: ATP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2027 Total Estimated Project Cost: $13,727,000 Project Goals: Safety. Mobility, Sustainibility, Equity Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $14,000 $98,000 $25,000 $20,000 $210,000 $850,000 $993,000 $2,485,000 $9,032,000 $13,727,000 $14,000 $1,158,000 $3,503,000 $9,052,000 $1,000,000 $1,285,000 $8,232,000 $14,000 $1,176,000 $820,000 $158,000 $1,042,000 79 Supervisor District: V Pacheco In-Progress Project No. V-5 Second Avenue Bridge Replacement Purpose & Need: Bridge is near the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. Project Description: This project will replace the Second Avenue Bridge over Grayson Creek. Funding Sources: HBP, Gas Tax Construction Year: 2028 Total Estimated Project Cost: $9,411,000 Project Goals: Reliability Total Prior FY23/24 to FY24/25 FY25/26 to FY26/27 FY27/28 to FY28/29 FY30/31 to Future $8,000 $6,000 $6,000 $3,000 $28,000 $1,320,000 $100,000 $100,000 $7,840,000 $9,411,000 $36,000 $1,426,000 $7,946,000 $3,000 $36,000 $356,000 $2,370,000 $3,000 $1,070,000 $5,576,000 80 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Acronym Description ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AOB Area of Benefit Alamo Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Active Transportation Program - Funds for projects/programs that encourage increased use of active modes of transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to promote healthier communities Bay Point Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Bethel Island Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Briones Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Contra Costa County Contra Costa County Flood Control District also know as Contra Costa County Flood Control Water Conservation District. This acronym was used in the Countywide Trash Capture project Contra Co Trans psta ortation Authority Contra Costa Water District - Funds contributed by the Contra Costa Water District Community Development Block Grant - Funds set aside for frontage improvements in economically depressed areas. Central County Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees California Public Utilities Commission Comprehensive Transportation Priority List maintained by CCTA Discovery Bay Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Discovery Bay West Mitigation Funds – Traffic Mitigation Fees Department of Water Resources – Co-sponsor for Bridge Improvement on Byron Highway East Bay ParkRegional District Alamo AOB ATP Bay Point AOB Bethel Island AOB Briones AOB CCC CCCFCD CCTA CCWD CDBG Cent County AOB CPUC CTPL Disco Bay AOB Disco Bay West DWR EBRPD A-1 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Acronym ECCRFFA/RTDIM East County Regional AOB or ECRAOB Former RDA Gas Tax GSI HBP Herc/Rodeo/Crock AOB HR3 HSIP JEPA Keller Canyon Mit Fund Lifeline Grant LOS Description East Contra Costa Regional Fee & Financing Authority/Regional Transportation Development Impact Mitigation East County (Regional) Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Former Redevelopment Agency - Bond funds designated for former redevelopment areas Gas Tax Funds - Sales tax on gasoline used to enhance road operation and maintenance. Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Formerly GI or Green Infrastructure Highway Bridge Program - Funds for bridges in need of replacement, and for seismic retrofit program. Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees High Risk Rural Road Program - Funds for safety improvements to rural roads defined as high risk. Highway Safety Improvement Program - Funds for infrastructure-related highway safety improvements that lead to a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. Joint Exercise Powers Agreement - Term used to identify a joint agreement between the County and another agency, Cities, etc. on a particular capital project Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Funds - Mitigation funds from Keller Canyon Landfill. Funds are for pavement maintenance between SR4 and Keller Canyon Landfill Entrance. City of Pittsburg has a fair-share portion of these funds. Lifeline Grant are funds intended to improve mobility for low- income residents. Level of Service refers to the operational status of an intersection or segment of roadway A-2 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Acronym Martinez AOB Measure J Measure J PBTF Measure J Regional Measure J RTS Measure J TLC N Richmond AOB Navy Mit OBAG OBAG-LSR OBAG-FAS Pacheco AOB Phillips 66 funds Prop 1B Description Martinez Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Measure J - An umbrella name for various CCTA administered local funding source Measure J Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities Program - Funds for pedestrian, bicycle, and trail facilities. Measure J: Regional Funds - Portion of sales tax measure designated for projects of regional significance. Measure J: Return to Source Funds - Portion of sales tax measure returned to local jurisdictions to be used for transportation projects within Contra Costa County. Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities Program - Funds for projects/programs for plans and facilities that encourage more walking, bicycling and transit use. North Richmond Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees Navy Mitigation Funds - Mitigation funds from closure of Port Chicago Highway. One Bay Area Grant Program – Grant program that focuses on transportation investments in priority development areas (PDA's). One Bay Area Grant (for) Local Streets and Roads - A specific OBAG funding source to support local streets and roads One Bay Area Grant (for) Federal Aid Source - A specific OBAG funding source for certain types of capital projects Pacheco (West Concord) Area of Benefit – Traffic mitigation fees. Conoco Phillips 66 - Conoco Phillips grant program to support the community. Proposition 1B - These state funds makes safety improvements and repairs to local streets and roads and improves seismic safety of local bridges by providing for a bond issue. A-3 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. RDA Acronym Redevelopment Agency Description Rich/El Sobr AOB RM3 RRFB RSS Abatement Fund SCC So County AOB So Walnut Cr AOB SR SR2S State Match STIP SUA TDA TVTC Fee West County AOB Richmond/El Sobrante Area of Benefit – Traffic mitigation fees. Regional Measure 3 - A supplemental local funding source from the State of California Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons - A pedestrian actuated feature at crosswalk to notify drivers that a pedestrian is in the vicinity of the crosswalk Richmond Sanitary Service Abatement Funds - Funds appropriated for the purchase of historic markers on San Pablo Dam Road. South Contra Costa South County Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees South Walnut Creek Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees. This AOB has been incorporated into the Central County AOB State Route Safe Routes to School (State) - Funds emphasize construction of infrastructure to aid in safety near schools. State Match Funds - Funds to match federally funded transportation projects. State Transportation Improvement Program - Funds transportation projects on and off the State Highway System. Stormwater Utility Assessment – This is a Flood Control District funding source. Transportation Development Act - Funds for construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee - Regional traffic mitigation fees. West County Area of Benefit – Traffic Mitigation Fees A-4 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-1 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-2 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-3 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-4 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-5 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B1-6 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-1 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-2 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-3 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-4 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-5 ROAD PROGRAM AT WORK B2-6 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/121 approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2020/21 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, and DIRECT staff to submit the list to the California Transportation Commission. (All Districts) FISCAL IMPACT: 100% allocation to the Road Fund from Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account program under Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in the approximate amount of $16.4 million. BACKGROUND: California cities and counties are seeing a significant influx of new revenue to invest in the local street and road system from Senate Bill 1 (Beall and Frazier), a landmark transportation funding package that was signed by Governor Brown on April 28, 2017. This measure was in response to California’s significant funding shortfall to maintain the state’s multimodal transportation network. SB1 increased several taxes and fees to raise over $5 billion annually in new transportation APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/28/2020 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Nancy Wein, 925.313.2275 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: April 28, 2020 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 2 To:Board of Supervisors From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:April 28, 2020 Contra Costa County Subject:FY 2020/2021 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Unincorporated Contra Costa County. B3-1 revenues. SB1 also includes inflationary adjustments in the revenue to local agencies so that the purchasing power of the funds does not decrease as it has in the past. SB1 prioritizes funding towards maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvements on state highways, local streets and roads, and bridges and to improve the state’s trade corridors, transit, and active transportation facilities. SB1 Funds were available to cities and counties starting in FY 2017/2018 and are comprised of two parts - an increase in the annual gas tax revenue that local agencies have historically been receiving and a new funding source called Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) program funds. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) annually provides an estimate of the total gas tax revenues the County can expect to see from transportation bill, including the total estimated revenue from RMRA program funds. CSAC estimates the County will receive about $41.7 million in total transportation funding for FY 20/21 from SB1, approximately double what the County received just a few years ago. About $16.4 million of that amount is from the RMRA program. This amount will continue to grow in future years with the built-in inflationary index. SB1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California’s transportation programs. Therefore, in order to be eligible for RMRA funding, B3-2 state statute requires cities and counties to provide basic RMRA project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (CTC). Prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the State Controller in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the CTC a list of projects proposed to be funded with these funds. All projects proposed to receive funding must be reviewed and approved by the applicable city council or county board of supervisors at a public meeting. The list of projects must include a description and location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement. The project list does not limit the flexibility of an eligible city or county to fund projects in accordance with local needs and priorities so long as the projects are consistent with RMRA priorities as outlined in the applicable code sections. Some example projects and uses for RMRA funding include, but are not limited to the following: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Safety Projects Railroad Grade Separations Complete Streets Components (including active transportation purposes, pedestrian B3-3 and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project) Traffic Control Devices Streets and Highways Code Section 2030(b)(2) states that funds made available by the program may also be used to satisfy a match requirement in order to obtain state or federal funds for projects authorized by this subdivision. Staff has developed a recommended list of projects the Board of Supervisors to consider for submitting to CTC. The following criteria will be used by staff when developing the current and future project lists for RMRA funds: Eligibility criteria for RMRA funds Emergency storm damage projects that exceeded existing road fund revenue capacity Maintenance and rehabilitation priorities Roadway safety Expiring grants where local funds are necessary to complete the funding package B3-4 Expiring grants where local funds are necessary to complete the funding package Geographic equity Projects where expenditures had already occurred for design of the project and had been shelved due to declining gas tax revenues Multi-modal benefits in accordance with the Board of Supervisor’s Complete Streets policy Positive impact to Road Program performance metrics Clearing the queue of delayed projects that were a result of declining gas tax revenues Meeting customer expectations With the passage of SB1, the County will now receive about $41.7 million in total transportation funding in FY 20/21, with approximately $16.4 million of that amount from the RMRA program. The County currently uses the majority of the Gas Tax funds towards public roadway maintenance and repair for approximately 660 miles of the roadway network in the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County to ensure a safe and convenient public travel in a variety of modes: driving, walking and bicycling. These funds are also used to improve traffic safety throughout the County by using it as the local match to leverage funds from state and federal grant programs. B3-5 The majority of the RMRA funds are designated for maintenance activities but the range of proposed projects in future years is expected to broaden as the amount of RMRA funds increases. It should be noted that project list below is a small subset of projects in overall road program and only focuses on how the RMRA funds will be expended as required by the Commission. B3-6 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) PROPOSED PROJECTS (Total RMRA = $16.4 million) Proposed Project No. 1: Road Drainage Maintenance (RMRA = $1.2 million)- Countywide Ditch Cleaning – This routine maintenance item is to perform drainage ditch cleaning to remove debris and vegetation which may obstruct the passage of stormwater and cause local flooding. (RMRA = $400,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2303 Clean Catch Basin – This routine maintenance item is to perform cleaning of sediment and prevent obstructions of catch basins (drainage inlets) and related pipe systems. The County has over twenty thousand catch basins throughout the unincorporated portions of the County. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2308 Inspect Catch Basin – This routine maintenance item is to perform inspections of catch basins and associated systems. This includes a visual inspection of the drainage inlet and any clean water inserts. Follow-up video inspections may be required for deeper inlets and/or suspected structural issue concerning the inlets. (RMRA = $300,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2316 Proposed Project No.2: Traffic Safety Devices Maintenance (RMRA = $950,000) - Countywide Traffic Signing – This routine maintenance item is to perform sign repair, replacement, and installation along the unincorporated County roadways. (RMRA = $450,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2504 Traffic Striping – This routine maintenance item is to perform new painting, routine painting and replacement of pavement striping along the unincorporated County roadways to enhance public safety. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2505 Proposed Project No. 3: Pavement Repairs and Preparation (RMRA = $4.2 million)- Countywide Pot Hole Patching – This routine maintenance item is to perform spot pavement repairs of pot holes along the unincorporated County roadways to eliminate surface hazards. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2101 Pavement Fabric Patching – This routine maintenance item is to perform pavement fabric patching along the unincorporated County roadways to correct minor pavement defects and prevent further cracking. An area of existing damaged 19 of 36B3-7 asphalt will be removed and excavated to allow a fabric patch to be placed. The roadway base will be compacted and leveled to support the new fabric layer and asphalt layer. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2102 Pavement Failure Repair - Backhoe – This routine maintenance item is to conduct pavement failure repair along the unincorporated County roadways. This task requires the removal of a larger area of cracked or damaged pavement with a backhoe. The roadway base will be compacted and overlaid with new asphalt. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2103 Pull Box Paving – This is a roadway paving operation to place asphalt on localized roadway depressions to provide a smooth riding surface for the motorized public along the unincorporated County roadways. (RMRA = $525,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2104 Hand Patching – This is similar to pot hole patching to conduct spot pavement repairs along unincorporated County roadway, but on a smaller scale. (RMRA = $500,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2105 Crack Sealing – This pavement preservation task is to seal cracks in the roadway. Cracks are typically filled in to seal the roadway structural section from water penetration. The goal is to prolong the service life of the pavement and/or prepare the roadway surface for an overlay. (RMRA = $600,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2106 Leveling – This task is associated with leveling of large settlements, depressions, surface irregularities and recent large pavement repairs. This is to provide a smooth riding surface for the motorized public along unincorporated County roadways. (RMRA = $475,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2107 Pavement Failure Repair – Grinder – This task is to remove badly cracked or broken pavement. The roadway is then replaced with new asphalt and roadway base rock. This task supports pavement preservation operations and also extends the service life of the roadway pavement. (RMRA = $600,000) County Project No.: 0672-6U2123 Proposed Project No. 4: County-Wide Surface Treatments (RMRA = $6.9 million) Countywide: Double Chip Seal Project (2019) – This project will apply a double chip seal to various roads as a pavement preservation project in the unincorporated Contra Costa County. Locations will include Orinda (Bear Creek Road), Franklin Canyon, Knightsen/Brentwood, Bryon and San Ramon areas. Work will also include surface preparation and pavement striping and markings. (RMRA = $2.200,000) County Project No. 0672-6U2182 B3-8 Asphalt Rubber Cape Seal Project - The project will apply an asphalt rubber chip seal covered with a type II slurry seal to various roadways in the El Sobrante, North Richmond, and Alamo areas. Work will also include surface preparation and pavement striping and markings. (RMRA = $4,750,000) County Project No. 0672-6U2184 Proposed Project No. 5: Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Lanes ($3.1 million) The project consists of pavement widening for a truck climbing lane with 8 foot paved shoulders; relocation of HMA dike, concrete ditches, and other drainage features; retaining wall construction; installation of signage and striping; construction of two C.3 bioretention areas; relocation of existing roadside features, and pavement rehabilitation on Kirker Pass Road which consists of 0.1 feet grind and overlay of open grade rubberized hot mix asphalt (HMA). There are significant roadway conforms at Hess Road due to change in grade. (RMRA = $3,100,000) County Project No. 0662-6R4052 With the annual reporting requirement, the Department will begin strategizing how the County can allocate the new funding to achieve the Road Program’s mission and improve the program’s key performance metrics for safety, efficiency, reliability and accessibility. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If a project list is not approved by the Board of Supervisors and submitted to the CTC by the May 1, 2020 deadline, the County will not be eligible to receive its portion of RMRA funds and the projects listed above will not be constructed. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2020/121 B3-9 B3-10 B3-11 B3-12 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3462 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:9/30/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE the Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program for fiscal year 2024/2025 through 2030/2031, as recommended by the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee, and the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal impact) Attachments:1. CRIPP 2024 Final - Part 1.pdf, 2. CRIPP 2024 Final - Part 2.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Report Title:Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 through 2030/2031 ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE the Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) for fiscal year 2024/2025 through 2030/2031, as recommended by the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee, and the Public Works Director, Countywide FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.Approval and adoption of the CRIPP will provide a programming document that will outline the anticipated expenditures of road related capital funds in the next seven years.The CRIPP is a working document that programs funds for capital road improvement projects within the County.Preparation of the CRIPP is a requirement of the Growth Management Program and Measure J funding. BACKGROUND: The Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP)is a programming document for the funding of capital road improvement and preservation projects within Contra Costa County.It includes estimated project costs,funding source information,and scheduling information for known potential projects within the next seven fiscal years.It also includes revenue projections and a summary of estimated project-related expenditures for each funding source. The CRIPP was established by Resolution 89/306 under the County Road Improvement Policy (Policy).The Policy was authorized by Government Code Section 66002 and is required under the Growth Management Element of the Contra Costa Transportation and Growth Management Program Ordinance approved by the voters in November 1988 (Measure C-88)and reaffirmed in 2004 with passage of Measure J.Measure J requires that each participating local agency develop a five-year CRIPP.In 1991,the CRIPP was expanded to cover seven years to conform to the Congestion Management Plan,and in 1992 the CRIPP update was changed CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3462,Version:1 cover seven years to conform to the Congestion Management Plan,and in 1992 the CRIPP update was changed to a biennial schedule. Approval of the CRIPP by the Board of Supervisors does not automatically approve each individual project listed in the CRIPP.Each project in the CRIPP is subject to a separate public review,engineering feasibility analysis,and environmental assessment before the Board of Supervisors will consider final approval of the project.As this is a planning level document,adoption of the CRIPP will not preclude development and construction of projects that have not been identified. As more information is gathered about a project,the Public Works Department may determine that the project will cost more than originally estimated for reasons not known at this time.In such a case,the Public Works Department will study various alternatives to find a solution to the funding shortfall.The Public Works Department will adjust subsequent CRIPPs to reflect any changes in project scope or cost. Adopting a CRIPP to guide our capital improvements will do several things for the County: •Increase public awareness of how and where funds will be spent on our road system. •Enhance public trust and increase funding transparency by demonstrating that funds are programmed and expended in accordance with an approved program. •Encourage more public involvement in the programming and expenditure of our capital funds. •Provide accurate “accountability”of whether our transportation system will meet an acceptable level of service to satisfy our growth management policies. •Provide a basis for projecting staffing needs over the next seven years. •Provide a budget tool to track expenditures of each type of funding utilized for capital improvements. The County Road Program has experienced a variety of issues which have affected the construction of new infrastructure and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Gas Tax is the primary funding source for capital projects and the maintenance program.There are many competing priorities for the fixed amount of gas tax the County annually receives from the State.For many years,the County has had to defer maintenance on its roadways,which means repairs to infrastructure and related assets get delayed and backlogged due to budget limitations and funding constraints.The goal over the next 7 years is to increase the amount of available funding for pavement surface treatments and the budget for routine maintenance of over 661 miles of roadways and related infrastructure to try and address this need. This goal must be balanced with the need for new transportation projects while considering the issues below. •The County experienced almost $19 million of unexpected damage to the roadway system caused by storm events in the last 2 years.Some of this cost was covered by state and federal funds but the balance was funded with local funds.These unforeseen projects to restore the roadways after the storm events greatly impacted the schedule and available revenue for other projects through 2025. •The costs of construction materials and labor has increased due to inflation in the last two years,and this is expected to continue in the future.This has made currently programmed projects more expensive to build. •The County has been successful at receiving federal,state,and local grants from various funding sources.However,each grant requires a local match that ranges from approximately five percent to over twenty percent of the total project cost.The County has allotted general fund money from the County budget to be CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3462,Version:1 percent of the total project cost.The County has allotted general fund money from the County budget to be used as the local match, which in effect frees up other funds such as gas taxes for other important items. Through the CRIPP and the Road Program,the County will continue to improve roadway safety through adoption of a Vision Zero Program and the Active Transportation Plan.Vision Zero is a change in how we think about and approach fatalities and major injuries on our roadways.Instead of accepting collisions that result in fatalities and serious injuries as inevitable,Vision Zero requires us to instead think of these collisions as preventable through a Safe System Approach.A Safe System approach addresses the five elements of a safe transportation system through a shared responsibility and redundancy:safe road users,safe vehicles,safe speeds,safe roads,and post-crash care.The objective of the Active Transportation Plan is to support a mode shift from the single-occupant vehicle to other more active and environmentally friendly modes of transportation like walking, biking, rolling, and using transit. The Department’s goal is to also create a sustainable transportation network to try and address the impacts of the road system on the environment.Future projects may include:cool pavements,porous pavements,complete streets,multi-modal ways to travel,recycled materials,and drought tolerant landscaping where feasible.The County is also required to install green stormwater infrastructure on many projects to treat stormwater to remove sediments and pollutants before the stormwater goes into the storm drain system.A sustainable transportation network will also positively affect climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and water supply. The issues of environmental justice will need to be addressed in the development of transportation projects, which is a great concern for residents and stakeholders.Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race,color,national origin,or income,with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to approve the CRIPP could adversely affect the schedule of road improvements for the next seven years as this document provides direction for project planning and staff requirements. Measure J and the County’s proposed growth management policy requires adoption of a CRIPP be enacted to meet the anticipated needs of new development impacts on the roadway systems.Without an approved CRIPP, the County will not be able to fulfill this requirement,which would jeopardize our Measure J return to source funding. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. This Complete Streets Policy was adopted by Resolution No. 2016/374 by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County on July 12, 2016. COMPLETE STREETS POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY A.Complete Streets Principles 1.Complete Streets Serving All Users. Contra Costa County expresses its commitment to creating and maintaining Complete Streets that provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel along and across rights-of-way (including streets, roads, highways, bridges, paths, and other portions of the transportation system) through a comprehensive, integrated transportation network that serves all categories of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, students and families. 2.Context Sensitivity. In planning and implementing street projects, departments and agencies of Contra Costa County shall maintain sensitivity to local conditions in both residential and business districts as well as urban, suburban, and rural areas, and shall work with residents, merchants, school representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure that a strong sense of place ensues. Improvements that will be considered include sidewalks, shared use paths, separated bikeways/cycle tracks, bicycle lanes, bicycle routes, paved shoulders, street trees and landscaping, planting strips, accessible curb ramps, crosswalks, refuge islands, pedestrian signals, signs, street furniture, bicycle parking facilities, public transportation stops and facilities, transit priority signalization, traffic calming circles, transit bulb outs, road diets and other features assisting in the provision of safe travel for all users and those features and concepts identified in the Contra Costa County Complete Streets General Plan Amendment of April 2008. 3.Complete Streets Routinely Addressed by All Departments. All departments and agencies of Contra Costa County shall work towards making Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations, approach every relevant project, program, and practice as an opportunity to improve streets and the transportation network for all categories of users/modes, and work in coordination with other departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to maximize opportunities for Complete Streets, connectivity, and cooperation. Example activities include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: pavement resurfacing, restriping, accessing above and underground utilities, signalization operations or modifications, maintenance of landscaping/related features, and shall exclude minor (catch basin cleaning, sign replacement, pothole repair, etc.) maintenance and emergency repairs. 4.All Projects and Phases. Complete Streets infrastructure sufficient to enable reasonably safe travel along and across the right of way for each category of users shall be incorporated into all planning, funding, design, approval, and implementation processes for any construction, reconstruction, retrofit, maintenance, operations, alteration, or repair of streets (including streets, roads, highways, bridges, and other portions of the transportation system), except that specific infrastructure for a given category of users may be excluded if an exemption is approved via the process set forth in section C.1 of this policy. B. Implementation 1.Plan Consultation and Consistency. Maintenance, planning, and design of projects affecting the transportation system shall be consistent with the Contra Costa County General Plan, as well as other applicable bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, best practices, and other relevant documents. Where such consistency cannot be achieved without negative consequences, consistency shall not be required if the head of the relevant departments, or designees, provides written approval explaining the basis of such deviation. 2.Street Network/Connectivity. As feasible, and as opportunities arise, Contra Costa County shall incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing streets to improve the safety and convenience of users, with the particular goal of creating a connected network of facilities accommodating each category of users, increasing connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries, and for accommodating existing and anticipated future areas of travel origination or destination. A well connected network should include non-motorized connectivity to schools, parks, Exhibit B4-1 commercial areas, civic destinations and regional non-motorized networks on both publically owned roads/land and private developments (or redevelopment areas). 3.Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC) Consultation. The CBAC may review the design principles used by staff to accommodate motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes of travel when reviewing projects. The CBAC will be engaged early in the planning and design stage to provide an opportunity for comments and recommendations regarding Complete Street features of major public transportation projects. 4.Evaluation. The County will establish a means to collect data and evaluate the implementation of complete streets policies. For example tracking the number of miles of paths, bike lanes and sidewalks, numbers of street crossings, signage etc. C. Exceptions 1.Required Findings and Leadership Approval for Exemptions. Plans or projects that seek exemptions from incorporating Complete Streets design principles must provide a written explanation of why accommodations for all modes were not included in the project. An exemption may be granted by the Director of Public Works or Director of Conservation and Development upon finding that inclusion of Complete Streets design principles are not possible or appropriate under one or more of the following circumstances: 1) bicycles or pedestrians are not permitted on the subject transportation facility pursuant to state or local laws; 2) inclusion of Complete Streets design principles would result in a disproportionate cost to the project; 3) there is a documented absence of current and future need and demand for Complete Streets design elements on the subject roadway; and, 4) one or more significant adverse effects would outweigh the positive effects of implementing Complete Streets design elements. Plans or projects that are granted exceptions must be made available for public review. B4-2 B4-3 B4-4 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. RECOMMENDATION(S): CONSIDER accepting the Contra Costa County Vision Zero Final Report dated February 2022, as recommended by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee; and ADOPT the Vision Zero Action Plan, as recommended by the Public Works Director. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: The Vision Zero Action Plan demonstrates Contra Costa County's commitment to Vision Zero: the elimination of severe injuries and fatalities resulting from traffic collisions on County roadways. The purpose of Contra Costa County’s Vision Zero Action Plan is to identify opportunities for safety for all modes through implementation of a Safe System approach. This builds upon the engineering-focused Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and holistic approach to safety. The Vision Zero Final Report summarizes and documents the County’s Vision Zero Action Plan. Between the study years of 2014 and 2018, 2,256 collisions occurred in unincorporated Contra Costa County that resulted in injuries of any severity. The number of annual collisions increased by 18% during this period, with collisions resulting in someone being killed or severely injured (KSI) reaching a peak in 2018, which is the last year in which data was collected for the Vision Zero Final Report. The engineering-focused recommendations in the SSAR are a key step forward in curbing the rise in KSI collisions. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/01/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Monish Sen, 925.313.2187 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 1, 2022 Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: D.4 To:Board of Supervisors From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:March 1, 2022 Contra Costa County Subject:Contra Costa County Vision Zero Final Report and Vision Zero Action Plan, Countywide. B5-1 The Final Report also identifies a High Injury Network (HIN) for the County, establishing a framework for the development of 11 collision profiles and 35 project locations. The resulting ten priority projects were selected from the project locations list by studying the collision data, collision factors, and incorporating feedback from the community (via an interactive webmap). B5-2 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) While the priority projects focus on infrastructure improvements, the Final Report also discusses infrastructure recommendations, including road users, safe speeds, post-crash care, equity considerations, and emerging technologies. The Safe System approach understands that humans make mistakes and are vulnerable, but the responsibility is shared, safety is proactive, and redundancy is crucial. The Vision Zero Action Plan aims to support a safety culture that includes education and engagement, cross-sector partnerships, emergency response and post-crash care, emerging technology implementation, and data collection and management. The goal of Vision Zero is the ultimate elimination of fatalities and severe injuries on County roadways through the continuation of existing efforts and programs, along with implementation of the additional recommendations outlined in the Action Plan. Many municipalities locally, nationally, and worldwide, such as San Francisco and the City of Fremont, have adopted a Vision Zero program. The County began this effort to create an Action Plan, in response to a spike in fatalities on County roads occurring between 2015 and 2017. The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is also concurrently developing a Vision Zero framework on a higher level, whereas the County’s Vision Zero Action Plan focuses on unincorporated roadways. Adoption of the Vision Zero Final Report and Action Plan will also qualify as the County’s requirement for the Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) that all municipalities in California are required to fulfill in order to receive One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding. The County’s Vision Zero Final Report and Action Plan was prepared by transportation engineering consultant Fehr & Peers, under the direction of the Public Works Department. As part of this effort, the team launched a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), made up of representatives of the Department of Conservation and Development, County Public Health, the California Highway Patrol, CCTA, 511 Contra Costa, and bicycle advocates. This TAC met four times over the course of six months. The TAC produced two documents that were incorporated into the final Plan. The Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) laid out the framework for where, when, and how crashes are occurring on unincorporated County roadways. This document was finalized and accepted by the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The SSAR is a more “engineering-focused” document, and while the Vision Zero Final Report contains some of the same technical information as the SSAR, it is more expansive in nature. It builds upon the the SSAR to include a more holistic approach to roadway safety for non-engineering partners, such as County Public Health, Law Enforcement, advocacy groups, and County Planning. The Contra Costa County’s Vision Zero Action Plan and Final Report is the culmination of four years’ effort to improve safety on the public roads in the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. On November 8, 2021, the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) accepted the draft of the Final Vision Zero Report, dated October 2021, and directed Public Works staff to incorporate comments and present to the full Board of Supervisors for adoption. Key Takeaways From 2014 to 2018, there were 252 collisions that resulted in people being killed or severely injured (KSI) on Contra Costa County roads (county-owned and maintained non-freeways), and the total number of collisions resulting in injuries increased by 18%. Of all these collisions, 70% occurred on the High Injury Network (HIN), which makes up only 22% of roadway miles. 1. Pedestrian- and bicycle-involved collisions account for a disproportionate share of KSI collisions relative to their travel mode share. 2. Eleven systemic safety profiles highlight the most common, severe, and noteworthy collision patterns in the County. Those with the most associated KSIs include the following: 3. 31 of 36 B5-3 B5-3 Driving Under the Influence Vehicles Crossing into Opposing Lanes on Rural Roads Roadway Departure Collisions on Rural Roads Collisions at Signalized Intersections of Major (5+ Lanes) and Minor (3 Lanes or Fewer) Streets Bicycle-Involved Collisions along Rural Roadways where Bicycle Facilities Do Not Exist From these 11 systemic profiles, 35 projects have been recommended Countywide, with 10 identified as priorities. The projects address critical gaps in pedestrian and bicycle facilities, gateway locations at the rural/suburban edge (some of the busiest intersections in the County), and many locations with opportunities to work with partnering agencies and organizations. 4. Following the Safe System approach, non-engineering countermeasures have also been identified to address the systemic profiles, including media campaigns, school and community partnerships, data-driven enforcement, post-crash care, and monitoring and evaluation. 5. Eight of the twelve actions were identified for cross-departmental collaboration that focus on implementation, monitoring, and accountability in support of the Vision Zero goal. This list of actions is envisioned to be refreshed on a periodic basis, as necessary, to support sustained progress. 6. Guiding Principles As an equity-focused and community data-driven initiative to proactively implement multimodal transportation safety improvements, this Vision Zero Plan aims to eliminate fatal and severe injuries throughout unincorporated Contra Costa County by 2035. Key elements of this approach include the following: Safety is the highest priority: Motor vehicle collisions should not result in a fatality or serious injury on County roadways. They are preventable and unacceptable incidents. 1. People make mistakes: Errant driver behavior will be taken into consideration for design, construction, operation, and continuous evaluation of roads to determine the impact of such driver behavior on the most vulnerable road users. 2. Safety is a shared responsibility: The goal is to create a roadway system where users, roadway designers, law enforcement, and post-crash care cohesively reinforce safety. 3. A data-driven approach: Ongoing evaluation should continue to identify where and why traffic collisions are occurring and prioritize projects and programs that eliminate fatal and severe collisions. Proactive and reactive data-driven engineering decisions have been and will be made to design and manage roadways to reduce the severity of collisions. 4. Transportation networks must be equitable: The transportation networks in unincorporated Contra Costa County must be equitable to all road users and serve all ages and abilities. Equity Priority Communities will be considered as projects are developed. New safety interventions will not worsen equity concerns, especially as it relates to enforcement. 5. Vision Zero will be accountable and transparent: Evaluation through an equity lens will be ongoing. The County strives to be transparent in its communications on roadway designs, prioritizing competing improvements, and use of resources needed to reduce fatal and severe collisions on County roadways. 6. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to adopt the Vision Zero Final Report will disqualify the County from receiving Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) funding due to the State’s requirement that each jurisdiction adopt a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), or equivalent, such as a Vision Zero Plan. CLERK'S ADDENDUM Speakers: No name given; Caller 6770; Huan, West County resident; Peter; B5-4 Speakers: No name given; Caller 6770; Huan, West County resident; Peter; ATTACHMENTS Final Vision Zero Report, dated 02.2022 Vision Zero PowerPoint B5-5 Recorded at the request of: Clerk of the Board Return To: Public Works Dept THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board Adopted this Resolution on 11-28-2023 by the following vote: AYE: IT] John Gioia, Candace Andersen, Diane Burgis, Ken Carlson, Federal D. Glover NO: I O ] ABSENT: w ABSTAIN:W RECUSE: m IN THE MATTER OF Adopting the Vision Zero Resolution to Resolution No. 2023/622 Achieve Zero Annual Transportation-Related Fatalities and Severe Injuries on Unincorporated County Roads C.111 WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors accepted the Vision Zero Final Report and adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan that was generated using a data-informed approach and the support of a multi-disciplinary team in an initial, strong effort to increase safety for people traveling along roadways, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes, and WHEREAS, at the time the Final Vision Zero Action Plan and Report was accepted and adopted in March 2022, the Board of Supervisors affirmed that they intended to adopt a resolution of support for Vision Zero, to eliminate all transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries in County jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, from 2012 through 2022, 129 people died and 487 suffered severe, life-changing injuries within the unincorporated County, which is an average of 12 fatalities and 44 severe injuries per year over that eleven-year span; and WHEREAS, many of the people killed or severely injured were among the most vulnerable roadway users, including transit users, (and disproportionately youth, seniors, people of lower incomes, and people of color) who were walking, rolling, or riding a bicycle or personal mobility device; and WHEREAS, communities of color, low income, youth, and seniors were disproportionately killed in transportation-related incidents countywide, as shown by the statistics contained in the Vision Zero Report and follow-up analyses; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a data-in formed strategy to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing the provision of safer, healthier, and more equitable mobility for all; and B5-6 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors and the County will value people first, because human life and more equitable health should be prioritized before vehicular speed, vehicle throughput, convenience for motorists, mobility, congestion management, on street parking, and other objectives for the transportation and circulation system; and WHEREAS, data reveal the primary collision factors that have contributed to transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries include unsafe speeds, distracted driving, driving under the influence, at the expense of the most vulnerable roadway users; and WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors adopted the Complete Streets Policy by Resolution No. 2016/374 on July 12, 2016, that requires the County to plan and design complete streets, which accommodate the needs of all multi-modal road and trail users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, users of micromobility and smaller, narrower and lighter vehicles, and public transit in a balanced and safe manner; and WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors adopted the Active Transportation Plan on March 29, 2022, which has many elements of complete streets such as separating the vulnerable road users from people driving (vehicles) at unsafe speeds, in different contexts and conditions (such as inclement weather); and WHEREAS, implementing Vision Zero-focused transportation safety projects, including quick-build method and materials projects, which can be opportunities for lower costs, should create opportunities to invite authentic engagement and meaningful input from the community, experience how potential improvements "feel" before they become permanent or more widely implemented in different contexts, including residents that are disproportionately killed, severely injured by, and burdened by the economic and societal costs from traffic collisions, and traditionally had been underserved by the transportation infrastructure that serves them; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero is founded on a Safe System approach of safe road users that includes safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care and recognizes people will make mistakes and roadway systems, policies, and projects should be designed and implemented to protect people and the "greater good" to maximize public benefit in the public right-of-way first by implementing redundancies and shared responsibilities and by minimizing the transfer of kinetic energy per individual collision; and WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which guides safety funding and strategy for the state of California is in support of Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach that includes a system-wide, method of project development for transportation infrastructure such as intersections, sidewalks, bike lanes, and trail crossings where common characteristics that cause severe collisions exist at multiple locations; and WHEREAS, all transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries on Contra Costa County's roads and trail crossings are avoidable and preventable through implementation of the Safe Systems Approach; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County will consider in all of its decision-making a less reactive approach that only focuses on specific areas with the highest collision rates to achieve Vision Zero, but will increasingly implement a more proactive "Safe Systems" approach, that focuses on other areas within the County that have similar characteristics of roadway infrastructure and/or driver behavior to those high-collision rate locations; and B5-7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County's Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP), pavement rehabilitation plan, projects lists, grant applications, funding strategy, Climate Action Plan Annual Work Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Active Transportation Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan among other programs and plans, will each strive to follow policies and plans adopted by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the California Transportation Commission (CTC), Caltrans, the Federal Highway Safety Administration, and other agencies that promote Vision Zero; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County is committed to improving equity in all aspects of Vision Zero, including health, transportation options, accessibility, mobility, and data analysis that acknowledges and addresses reporting biases, incomplete data, evolving availability of data; utilizing enforcement strategies that protect against racial profiling and follow a data-informed and transparent approach; and promoting project prioritization efforts to incentivize investment in historically under-invested communities, which are often areas with the highest pedestrian and bicycle collision rates that have historically lacked network connectivity that is physically protected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vision Zero Technical Advisory Committee (VZTAC), a multi­ disciplinary· team, will convene regularly and provide direction to the program as conditions change. When the VZT AC makes significant changes or implements elements of the Vision Zero Action Plan, these will be reported to relevant oversight committees, such as the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee, the Equity Committee, the Sustainability Committee, the Health Commission or relevant Health Advisory Committee(s), and the Board of Supervisors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County shall prioritize speed-reducing characteristics such as reducing vehicular lane widths, or the total width and number of lanes on bi-directional roadways, and shall consider that projects which deviate from this approach would benefit from a higher level of review and analysis from multi-disciplinary professional disciplines and the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee, which will regularly have Vision Zero as an agenda item for discussion and consideration; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopts this Vision Zero Resolution to achieve zero annual transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries on unincorporated county roads. Contact: Cc: 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: o, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors B5-8 Vision Zero Projects Tier Zero: (Projects currently underway.) 1.Camino Diablo from Vasco Road to Byron Highway 2.Franklin Canyon Road from just west of McHarry Ranch Road to Wolcott Lane 3.Kirker Pass Road from Clayton Avenue to Buchanan Road 4.San Pablo Dam Road from Kennedy Grove Entrance to Bear Creek Road 5.Treat Boulevard from Buskirk Avenue to Sheppard Road Tier One: (Projects that have been scoped and prepared for grant submittals.) 6.Appian Way/Valley View Road/Sobrante Avenue intersection 7.Byron Highway from Clifton Court Road to the California Aqueduct crossing 8.Camino Diablo/Vasco Road intersection 9.Canal Road/Bailey Road intersection and the De Anza Trail crossing 10.Concord Avenue from I-680 to the Walnut Creek channel 11.Danville Boulevard from Jackson Way to La Serena Avenue 12.Marsh Creek Road from west of Deer Valley Road to Clayton city limits 13.San Pablo Avenue from California Street to Merchant Street 14.San Pablo Dam Road from May Road to Kennedy Grove entrance 15.Willow Pass Road from Port Chicago Highway to North Broadway Avenue Tier Two: (Other potential projects that promote safety.) 16.Alves Lane/Medanos Avenue/Hill Street intersection 17.Appian Way/Manor Road intersection 18.Bailey Road from Concord city limits to Willow Avenue 19.Bear Creek Road from Camino Pablo to Alhambra Valley Road 20.Camino Tassajara from Finley Road to just south of Windmere Parkway 21.Canal Road from Bailey Road to Loftus Road 22.Deer Valley Road from Marsh Creek Road to Balfour Road 23.Highland Road from Carneal Road to Manning Road 24. Market Avenue from Jade Street to UP tracks 25.Marsh Creek Road from Bixler Road to Byron Highway 26.Marsh Creek Road from Deer Valley Road to Camino Diablo 27.Olympic Boulevard from Windtree Court to I-680 28.Pacheco Boulevard/Center Avenue intersection 29.Pacheco Boulevard from Wygal Drive to Arthur Road 30.Port Chicago Highway from Driftwood Drive to Pacifica Avenue 31.San Pablo Avenue from Richmond Parkway to Golden Gate Park 32.San Pablo Dam Road from El Portal Drive to May Road 33.Sunset Road/Byron Highway intersection 34.Walnut Boulevard/Vasco Road intersection 35.Willow Pass Road/Evora Road/SR-4 interchange B5-9 B5-10 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. RECOMMENDATION(S): CONSIDER accepting the Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan Final Report dated April 2022, as recommended by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee, Countywide. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/26/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Jerry Fahy, 925.313.2276 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: April 26, 2022 Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: D. 9 To:Board of Supervisors From:Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:April 26, 2022 Contra Costa County Subject:Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan Final Report, Countywide. B6-1 BACKGROUND: The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) demonstrates that Contra Costa County is committed to enhancing active transportation by promoting access and connectivity for all modes of travel besides automobile travel. By definition, active transportation comprises any self-propelled, human-powered travel, such as walking and bicycling. The purpose of Contra Costa County’s ATP is to serve as a roadmap to enhance active transportation safety and mode share for unincorporated areas in Contra Costa County by providing a comprehensive look at the County’s active transportation needs and opportunities. The plan outlines investments in new bicycle facilities, upgraded crossings, enhanced trail connections, and improved walkways. These investments prioritize improvements within historically underserved and impacted communities. The ATP Final Report is the culmination of three years of effort by County staff and their consultants. The process of developing this ATP began with documenting community needs and input and builds off the County’s efforts in the recently adopted Vision Zero Action Plan. The Vision Zero Action Plan includes a systemic look at safety and collision history within the County, including improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. This ATP is intended to serve as an implementing action of the Vision Zero Action Plan, as well as guide future grant applications and funding for active transportation projects that support mode shift to walking and bicycling. Additionally, this ATP is consistent with other documents such as the County’s General Plan, the County’s Complete Streets Policy, Plan Bay Area 2050, Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s (CCTA) Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and the County’s Climate Action Plan. The ATP’s vision statement is as follows: Contra Costa County will have an equitable transportation system that supports active transportation for users of all ages and abilities, allowing all to travel conveniently, reliably, and free from harm. The goals and objectives for the ATP were developed in support of this vision and with consideration of other local and State plans and policies, desires of local residents, and emerging trends and opportunities in active transportation. This ATP was created to facilitate the following goals: Prioritize active transportation investments based on factors such as collision history or systemic risk, location in an impacted community, location near key destinations, and funding opportunities. 1. Shift trip modes by Contra Costa County residents and visitors from motor vehicles to active modes such as walking and biking to create a more sustainable community and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2. Provide a vision for arterials and collectors within the unincorporated County roadway network to assist County departments in planning for private development, capital projects, and maintenance efforts. 3. Obtaining input from Contra Costa County residents was an important component of the ATP development process. A project website was created and a number of community engagement tools were utilized to gather feedback from a wide range of residents with an emphasis on high-priority areas within the County. Community participation was solicited via targeted social media ads, community meetings, pop-up engagement events, sidewalk decals directing residents to the project website, virtual community workshops, online survey, and interactive web map. The projects proposed in the ATP were developed and prioritized based on a variety of factors such as: fatal or severely injured collision history, projects within CCTA’s Pedestrian Priority Areas, projects along CCTA’s Bicycle Backbone Network, recommendations from previous regional efforts, feedback from key stakeholders and the community, proximity to key destinations (e.g., schools, hospitals, affordable housing, transit stops, parks), projects within impacted areas as defined by multiple resources (i.e. Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Equity Priority Areas, Healthy Places Index, CalEnviroScreen, American Community Survey data, Community Air Risk Evaluation Program, and the California Department of Education), and ease of constructability. Given the scope of projects within this ATP, implementation will take many years to complete. Implementation of each project is dependent upon the availability and acquisition of funding. The County will periodically update this plan, ideally on a five-year timeline, to reflect evolving needs and progress toward completion. B6-2 On March 14, 2022, the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) accepted the draft of the Active Transportation Plan Report, dated March 2022, and directed Public Works staff to incorporate comments and present to the full Board of Supervisors for adoption. Since then this report has been updated and the Final Report is dated April 2022. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to adopt the Active Transportation Plan Final Report will impact the competitiveness of the County in securing granting funding from multiple grant programs such as the Active Transportation Program and One Bay Area Grant Program. CLERK'S ADDENDUM Speakers: Caller 6770. ATTACHMENTS ATP Report Power Point Presentation B6-3 Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan B6-4 Comp lete Enhance crosswa lks espec ia ll y where hill y terrain creates c hall eng ing sight 4th St Garretson Ave Vaqueros Ave 0.28 Rodeo Class II IB lines. Consider median is lands at uncont ro ll ed crossings w ith poor sight $$ High 5 Streets li nes. Im p lement traffic ca lm ing and b icycle bou levard . Construct b icycle boulevard w it h robust traffic ca lming for pedestr ian 7th Street Wi ll ow Ave Gar re tson Ave 0.11 Rodeo Complete Class Ill comfort. Des ign expected to include 1-2 neighborhood traffic circles and $ High 5 Street s speed hu mps along t he exte nt. Update sidewa lks and corners as needed for ADA access ib ilit Upgrade ex ist ing sidewa lk for ADA comp liance . Install new Class IV b icycle App ian Way San Pab lo Dam Va lley V iew Rd 1.1g El Sobrante Complete Class IV fac il ities. Provide b icyc li st and pedestrian c rossings th rough traffic signa l $$$ Hi gh Rd Streets modifications or ins ta llation of a roundabou t at intersection w it h Va lley V iew Road. Instal l crosswa lk o n north leg at the Cana l Road intersection, update clea rance in t ervals and instal l advanced di lemma zone detect ion at Cana l At Canal/Mim s Road, coord inate (or cluster) Ca na l Road and the De Anza Trail crossing. and Delta de Anza Bay Po int Intersecti on Coord inate w it h Class IV b ikeway on Bailey Rd. A t Mims, enhance ex istin g $$ High 5 Tra il c rosswa lk w ith high -visib ili ty st ripi ng, imp lement signa l modifications li ke lead ing pedestrian inte rva l and consider proh ib iting eastbound RTOR. Add traffic ca lming at corne r to slow r igh t t urn in g veh icles. Const ruct b icycle boulevard w it h robus t traffic ca lming for pedest r ian Be l la V ist a Ave Wi ll ow Pass Rd End/De lta de 0.45 Bay Po int Comp lete Class II IB comfort. Des ign expected to include 1-2 neighborhood t raffic c ircles and $ High 5 Anza Streets speed hu mps alo ng the extent. Long-term project wou ld comp lete cont inuous sid ewa lk on one side. Brooks ide Dr Ce nt ra l St UPRR 0.6 4 No rth Richmond Comp lete Class Ill Construct sidewa lk on one side, stripe sha re d lane b ikeway mark ings, and $$$ High Streets ins t a ll high -v isibi li t y crosswa lks at intersect ions . Cana l Rd Ba il ey Rd Coun t y Li m it 0.75 Bay Po int Bike C lass IIB Ca lm traffic and upgrade bike lane t o class IIB , improve intersecti on at $ High 5 Ba iley Rd w ith leading pedestrian interva l and two-stage bike turn boxes. Centra l Street Broo kside Dr Pittsburg Ave 0 .1 4 Nort h Ric hmond Pedestr ian Instal l new sidewalk t o close gaps along Cen t ra l St reet. $$ Hi g h Construct b icycle boulevard w it h robust traffic ca lming for pedestr ian Ches ley Ave Ruby Ave Coun t y 0.55 Nort h Ric hmond Complete Class II IB comfort. Des ign expect ed t o include 2-3 neig hborhood traffic circles and $ High boundary Street s speed humps along t he exte nt. Long-term project wou ld w iden sidewa lk to a consi st ent width o f 7-8 ft . St udy road diet along Conco rd Ave in coord ina ti on w it h the City of Iron Horse Comp let e Concord. Consider protected bike lanes, protected intersections, and Co ncord Ave 1-680 Trail/Wa lnut 0 .8 4 Pacheco C lass IV remova l of sli p lanes , as we ll as rea lignmen t o f crosswalks to p rov id e $$$ High 4 Creek Streets shorter c rossing d istances. Insta ll protected left turn phasing at John Glen Dr and New Dr. Co ntra Cost a Construct new C lass I trai l a long cana l t o connect wi t h exist ing t rai l. Ins t all Cana l Tra il Driftwood Dr Ba il ey Rd 2.49 Bay Po int Trai l C lass I high -v isib ility ra ised cross ing s at neighborhood streets and wayfind ing $$$$ High 5 sig nage to bi kewa)I netwo rk. Cum min gs San Pab lo Ave Franklin 4.21 Ru ra l Bi ke C lass IIB Close bi ke lane gaps, w iden and buffer b ike lanes. Stripe confl ict markings $$$ Hi gh 5 Sk,'Wa )I Can)lo n Rd through in t ersect ions . Fred Jackson Way Wi ld ca t Creek Parr Blvd 0 .53 North Richmond Comp lete Class IV Construct streetscape improvements to incl ude new/wide r sidewa lks, $$$ Hi gh Tra il Streets st reet trees, bike lanes, p edest ri an path Construct b icycle boulevard w ith robust traffic ca lming for pedestr ian Gia ramit a St. Ches ley Ave W il dcat Creek 0.42 North Richmond Comp lete Class II IB comfort. Des ign expected to include 1-2 neighborhood traffic c ircles and $ High Trai l Streets speed humps alo ng t he ext e nt. Long-term project wou ld w iden side wa lk to a consis t ent w id th of 7-8 ft on wes t sid e of roadwa y . Instal l pedestrian improvements a nd traffic ca lm in g improvements along Coun t y Complete Market Ave between Fred Jackson Way and 7th Street. Pot ent ia l to Market Ave Jade St boundary 0.64 No rth Richmond Street s C lass I const ruct wide shared use path/sidewa lk on one side for bicycle and $$$ Hi gh pedestrian access . Cons id er 2-3 ra ised crosswa lks at key des ire li ne intersections . Sho rt term project: asp halt berms to close sidewa lk gaps, uncont ro lled Pac if ica Ave Port Chicago Driftwood Dr 1.00 Bay Po int Bike C lass IV c ross ing enhanceme nt. Long t erm project: t wo-way cyc le t rack on sout h $$$ High 5 Hwy sid e-trail to t ra il co nnecti on and safe route to schoo l. Includes conc rete sid ewa lk ga closu res. Active Transportation Plan Projects 1/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 156 Contra Costa County Active Transportation PlanB6-5 Richmond Comp lete Construct sidewa lk on one side, stripe Class II b ike la nes, and insta ll high- Parr Blvd Pa rkway BNSF Rai l 0 .97 North Richmond Streets Class II visib ility c rosswa lks at in tersections whe re needed for access t o $$ High destinatio ns Richmond Fred Jackson Comp let e Construct sidewa lk on one side and insta ll shared la ne b ikeway markings . Pittsbu rg Ave 0.37 No rth Richmond Class Ill Inst all wayfinding signage bet ween t rail segments from Wildcat Creek $$ High Pa rkway Way St reets Trai lhead when underc ross ing at Richmond Parkway is flooded . Pomona St San Pab lo Ave 1-80 0 .25 Crockett Bike Class IIB Stripe C lass II B buffered bike la nes to connect San Pab lo Ave to Crockett. $ Hig h 5 Pomona St San Pa bl o Ave 1-80 0.38 Crockett Tra il C la ss I Repave, w iden, and prov ide im proved wayfind ing for path under 1-80 $$ Hig h 5 Port Ch icago Hwy Pac ifica Ave McAvoy Rd 0.20 Bay Po int Comp lete C lass IV Add separated bikeway and sidewal k connect ing to Bay Po int Reg iona l $ High 5 St reets Sho re line and f ut ure Great Delta Trai l. Study and imp lement road diet to insta ll C lass IV separated bikeways, Port Ch icago Hwy Wi ll ow Pass Rd Pac ifica Ave 0.53 Bay Po int Co m p let e C lass IV inte rsect ion sa fety improvements, and hig h-v isib ility c rosswa lks. Study sli p $$ High 5 St reets lane c losure at Po rt Ch icago/W ill ow pass with trail cross ing to De lta de Anza Trail. Richmond Pkwy County lim it Pittsburg Ave 0.76 No rt h Richmond Trail Class I Upgrade and widen existing C lass I path, w ith ADA and c ross in g $$$ Hi gh north) im rovements Ric hmond Pkwy Pittsburg Ave W . Gert rude 0 .63 No rt h Ric hmond Tra il Class I Upgrade and widen existing C lass I path, with A D A and c ross in g $$ High Ave im rovements Coun t y Comp let e Improve safety at interchange. Construct C lass IV b ikeways and San Marco Blvd Wi ll ow Pass bo rder/Hwy 4 0.22 Bay Point Streets C lass IV coordinate w it h City o f Pittsbu rg and Calt rans to make bicyc le and $ Hig h 5 edestrian con nection t o Le land. Richmond Coun t y Co m p let e Study on -st reet low -stress bikeway o r off-street path. Upg rade sidewal ks San Pab lo Ave Bounda ry 1.04 Tara Hills C lass IV t o meet ADA st andards . C lose sidewa lk gap on east side of roadway f rom $$$ Hi gh Pa rkway (Pino le) Streets Ri chmond Pa rk way to Kay Road. Pomona Imp lement road diet and in sta ll new two-way ba rr ier-sepa rated shared-use San Pab lo Ave Parker Ave Street/I-80 on 2.86 Crocket t/Rodeo Bike Class IV $$$$ Hig h 5 ra m s path along roadway to serve as a connect ion between Bay Trail segments. San Pab lo Ave Rod eo Ave Parker Ave 0.08 Rodeo Bi ke Cla ss Ill Add g reen-bac k sha rrows and wayfinding to connect Bay Trai l te rm inus to $ High 5 San Pab lo Ave b ike lanes. San Pab lo Cree k Ri chmond Fred Jackson 0.38 No rth Rich mond Trail Class I Constr uct Class I path along south side of San Pab lo Creek $$ Hig h Tra il Pkw Wa San Pab lo Cree k Wi ldcat Ma rsh Ric hmond 0 .28 No rth Richmond Trail Class I Constr uct Class I path along south side o f San Pab lo Creek $$ Hig h Trai l Trail Pkw San Pablo Dam Rd El Porta l Dr Appian Way 1.24 El Sobrante Comp lete C lass IV Complete Streets co rr idor project includ ing low-stress b icycle fac ility and $$$ Hi gh Streets intersection im rovements . Wi ldcat Creek At Richmond Nort h Richmond Trai l Class I Upgrade trai l underc ross ing to prevent fl ooding o r provide at-g rade trai l $$ High Tra il Pkwy c ross ing Port Chicago Comp lete Comp lete Streets co rr id or pro ject, in clud ing in sta ll ation of class IV Wi ll ow Pass Rd Hwy Crive ll o Ave 1.47 Bay Point Streets C lass IV separated b ikeways, intersection safety imp rovemen t s, c rosswa lk $$$ High 5 enhancements, and sidewa lk gap closures. Wi ll ow Pass Rd Evora Rd Po rt Ch icago 0.25 Bay Point Bi ke and C lass IV Construct two -way Class I b ike pa t h or Class IV cycle t rack and sidewa lk $$ High 5 Hw Ped on south side of Wi ll ow Pass Rd. 7t h Street Cree k Tra il Willow Ave 0 .07 Rodeo Bi ke Class IIB Str ipe C lass IIB buffered bike la nes. $ Medium 5 A lhamb ra Va ll ey Rura l route safety project: ma r k b ike la nes and shared lanes, ca lm t raffic Rd County lim it County lim it 9.42 Br iones Bike C lass Ill (speed feed bac k/edge li nes), p rov ide safety measures li ke warning or $$$ Med ium 1, 5 s eed feedback signs at key loca t ions. Appian Way Va ll ey V iew Rd County 0.69 El Sobra nte Co m p lete C lass IV Upgrade exist ing sidewa lk for A D A comp liance. Insta ll new Class IV b icycle $$ Med ium Bounda r Streets fac il it ies . App ia n Way At Valley View El Sob rante Intersect ion Reconstruct intersection w ith new signa l OR ro undabo ut. Remove slip $$ Med ium Rd lanes and p rovide bicycle and pedestria n safety im p rovements. At Santa Rita Uncontro lled crosswa lk safety imp rovemen ts -evaluate countermeasure App ia n Way Rd El Sob rante Intersect ion (RRFB or PHB) and potentia ll y in clude with Appian Comp lete St reets $$ Med ium ro ·ect. Ar li ngton Blvd McBryde Ave Aqua Vista Rd 1.23 East Richmond Bike Class Ill Insta ll t raffic ca lm in g and shared lane ma r kin gs. Traffic ca lm ing may $$ Med ium Heights include edge line striping, safet,-sig nage, and sp eed feedback signs . Ar li ngton Bl vd Amhe rst Ave High land Bl vd 1.10 Kens ington Bi ke Class Ill Insta ll t raffic ca lm in g and shared . la ne markings. Traffic ca lm ing may $$ Med ium inc lude edge line stri p ing , safet,-signage, and sp eed feedback signs . Active Transportation Plan Projects 2/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 157 Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan B6-6 Ar lington Bl vd At McBryde East Rich mond Intersection Intersection improvemen ts: stripe crosswa lks, close sli p lane, study for $$ Medium Heights three-way st o Ba il ey Rd At Maylard St Bay Point Intersection/ Stripe all fo ur legs of crosswa lk w ith high -visibi lity , upgrade ramps. $$ Med ium 5 Pedestria n Coordinate ped im p rovements wi th Cit,i of Pittsburg . Ba lfour Rd Deer Valley Rd Heritage HS 1.40 East County Bike C lass IV Inst a ll Cla ss IV bike la nes alon g Balfour Rd. $$$ Med ium 3 Carquinez Construct Class I path. Alignment includes segments on Loring Dr. and Bay Trail/CSSL T 1-80 Scen ic Dr. 4 .69 Croc kett/Port Costa Trai l Class I $$$$ Medium 5 Existing Class I Carqu inez Scen ic Dr. Carqu inez County Construct Class I path. A lignme nt includes segment s on Carqu inez Scenic Bay T rail/CSSL T Sce nic Dr . bou ndary 1.69 Martinez Trai l Class I $$$ Medium 5 Existing C lass I (Martinez) Dr. Bix le r Rd Orwood Rd Hwy4 3.46 East Co unty/D isco Bike Class IIB Upgrade ex isting b ike lanes t o C lass II buffered . Pave sho uld ers and strip e $$ Med ium 3 Ba bike lanes where missing Blum Rd Pacheco Blvd Imhoff Dr 0 .31 Marti nez Bike C lass Ill Stripe shared lanes and improve inte rsect ions with high visibility $ Medium 5 crosswa lks . Bou levard Way Garden Ct Olympic Blvd 0.47 Saranap Comp lete Class II IB Co nstruct tra ff ic ca lming, close sidewal k gaps, a nd mark shared lane. $$ Medium 2 Streets Brentwood Blvd/UP Ma in Canal Co unty Lim it 8.90 East County Trai l Class I Construct Class I path along Union Pacific tracks. $$$$ Medium 3 t racks/B ,iron Hw,i Buchanan Field Marsh Dr Concord Ave 0 .62 Pacheco Tra il Class I Identify alignment and construct Class I path t hrough gol f course to $$ Med ium 4 Path Concord Ave. Pave shou lders and construct Class II or Class IV bikeway. Construct pedestrian safety improvements in developed areas such as construct ing a Byron Hwy Hwy4 Camino Diab lo 1.31 East County/Byron Bike Class IV sid ewa lk on th e west side a nd high -v isib ili ty crosswalks on the st retch $$$ Medium 3 bet ween Byers and Holway. Prov id e traffic ca lm ing and mu lti-moda l safet y improvements at intersect ion of Byron Hwy and Ho lway Dr. Camino Dia b lo Marsh Creek Rd By ron Hwy 5.20 East Cou nty Bike Class II Add Class II/shou ld er b ike lanes a long Ca m ino Diab lo $$$ Medium 3 Close sidewalk gaps , widen sidewalks, upgrade pedestrian c rossings, and Center Ave Blackwood Dr Contra Costa 0.53 Pacheco Comp let e C lass IV construct C lass IV sepa rated bikeway. Potentia l for two -way cycle track on $$ Med ium 2,5 Canal Streets south side with fewer dr iveways a nd connection to tra ils . Narrow curb to curb roadwa significant! to ca lm traffic. Cente r Ave Pac heco B lvd Bl ackwood Dr 0 .12 Pacheco Comp lete Class IIB Stripe buffered bike la nes and close sidewa lk gaps. Widen sidewa lks and $ Medium 2,5 Streets construct access ib le ram s Center Ave Mars h Dr Pacheco Blvd 0 .21 Pacheco Comp lete Class II Stripe Class II b ike la nes and close sidewal k gaps. Provide improved $ Medium 2,5 Streets light ing in freeway ove rpass fo r pedestrian comfort and perso na l secu rity. Crockett Blvd Crock ett Ranch Cummings 1.71 Crockett Bike Class IIB Stripe Class II B o r Class IV b ike lane. $$ Medium 5 Tra ilhea d Sk wa Crockett Blvd Pomona St Crockett Ranch 0.22 Crockett Tra il Class I Construct Class I path connecting Pomona St. and schoo ls to Crockett $ Medium 5 Trailhead Ranch Trailhead Crockett Blvd At Pomona St Crockett Intersection Update intersection wit h ADA ramps, crosswalks, and bicycle connections. $$ Medi um 5 Upgrade to b uffe red bike lanes and improve intersections t o continue Complete bikeways. Design and imp lement dedicated b icycle facilit ies at Rudgea r Da nv ille Bl vd El Porta l Dr Rudgear Rd 3.70 A lamo Class IIB Rd, Livo rna Rd, and Stone Valley Rd. Imp lement project re commendations $$$ Med ium 2 Streets from Vision Zero, includ ing intersection improvements, sidewa lk gap closures, and cross in g im rovements . Deer Va lley Rd An t ioch city Marsh Creek Rd 4.69 East County Bike Class II Add C lass II bike lan es a long Dee r Val ley Rd. $$$ Medium 3 li mits Diablo Rd Cal le A rroyo San A ndreas Dr 1.30 Blackhawk/D iab lo Bike Class II Insta ll Class II bi ke la nes to close gap . $$ Med ium 2 Fran klin Canyon Cumm ings Alhambra Ave 4 .36 Trail Class I Study feasibili ty of a Class I side path . Coordinate w it h regional partne rs $$$$ Medium 5 Rd Sk wa on otentia l alignments. Construct b icycle bou leva rd with robust traffic calming for pedestrian Garretson Ave 4th St 1st St 0.29 Rodeo Bike Class IIIB comfort. Des ig n expected to include 1-2 neighborhood traffic circles and $ Medium 5 sp eed hu m ps along t he ext ent. Incl ud e way find ing to Ba y Trail. Active Transportation Plan Projects 3/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 158 Contra Costa County Active Transportation PlanB6-7 Comp lete Study schoo l access . Potential to conve rt park in g to angled o n one side Garretson Ave 7th St 4th St 0.39 Rodeo Class II IB on ly w it h a sha red use path. Project assumes significant reco nf ig uration $$ Medium 5 Streets and some sidewal k const ruc t ion to address schoo l access and safety . County Li mi t Support planning and const ruction of the Great De lta Trai l in col labo ration Great Delta Trail Mc Avoy Rd 1.94 Bay Poi nt Trail Cla ss I with the De lta Prot ecti on Commiss ion and t he East Bay Regiona l Park $$$ Med iu m 5 (east) D ist rict. Construct bicycle boulevard w it h robust t raffic cal ming for pedestr ian Han lon Way Bella V ista Ave County Li mit 0.34 Bay Po int Comp let e Class II IB comfort. Design expected to include 1-2 neighborhood traffic circ les and $ Medium 5 Streets speed humps along t he extent. Long -term p ro ject wou ld comple te con t inuous sidewa lk on one side . Mult i-j uri sdictiona l effort needed to c lose m ajor gap between Cent ra l and Hwy4 Willow Pass Rd Port Ch icago 1.42 Bay Point Trai l C lass I East County. Oppo rt unity to co ll aborate wit h Ca ltrans via bike $$$ Medium 5 Hwy supe rhig hway process. A li gnment un der study as part of the Gre at Ca li forn ia Delta Tra il recess. Imh off Dr Blum Rd So lano Way 1.22 Pacheco/Concord Bi ke Class IV Construct Cla ss IV sepa rat ed bikeway. Coordinate w it h connect io n to $$$ Med iu m 5 future Iro n Horse Trai l extension and connection a long Hwy 4 . Existing Iron Complete Iro n Ho rse Trail to Wate rfront Rd in coo rdi nation w ith the East Iro n Horse Trail Horse Trail Wa t erf ront Rd 2.96 Ma rt in ez Trai l Class I $$$$ Med ium 5 (Ma rsh Drive) Bay Regional Park District and othe r regiona l partners . Livorna Rd Iron Horse Tra il Mira nda Ave 1.39 Alamo Bi ke C lass II Close Class II b ike lan e gaps and improve crossings at freeway $$ Med ium 2 in te rchange. Const ruct bicyc le boulevard w it h robus t traffic calm ing for pedest r ian Loftus Rd Cana l Rd Wi ll ow Pass RD 0 .50 Bay Poin t Co m p lete Class II IB comfort. Design expected to include 1 neighborhood traffic circles (Han lon $ Medium 2,4 Streets project overlap) and speed humps along the extent. Long -term project wo uld co m p let e conti nuous sidewal k on one side. Ma in Cana l Mars h Creek County Limit 8.44 East County Tra il Cla ss I Construct Cla ss I pat h a long both sides of Main Canal up to Bixler Rd. and $$$$ Medium 3 on north side u to count lim it. Marsh Creek Rd Clayt on city Deer Va lley Rd 9.14 East County Bike Class II Add Class II bike lanes a long Marsh Creek Rd $$$$ Medium 3,4 li mits Marsh Dr Iron Horse Tra il Cente r Ave 1.25 Pac heco Trail Class I Construct Class I path a long Buchanan Field. $$$ Med ium 4 ,5 San Pa bl o Dam Road diet with Class II buffered or Clas IV separated bike lanes, including May Rd Rd Coun t y border 0.39 El Sobran t e Bike Class IV Safe Rou t es to Schoo l component. Include in t ersection sa fet y $$ Med iu m im rovements. McAvoy Rd Port Chicago Great Delta 0.13 Bay Point Co mpl ete C lass IV Construct sid ewa lks and Class IV b ikeways connectin g to fu t ure Great $ Medium 5 Hwy Trail Streets De lta Trail. Time p roject with planning of Great De lta Tra il. County lim it Study co nnection from Co ntra Costa Cana l Trail to Pacheco Bl vd . Provide Mu ir Rd (Contra Costa Pacheco Blvd 0 .19 Pacheco Bike Cla ss IV safe cross in g of Hwy 4 ra m ps. $ Med ium 5 Cana l Trail Newe ll Ave Olym p ic Blvd 1-680 0 .53 Sara nap Pedestrian Close sid ewal k gaps between Waln ut Creek and Olympic Blvd. $$ Med ium 2 Pleasant Hill Comp lete Imple men t O ly m pic Bou levard Co r rido r Tra il Connect o r (2018 study) with Olympic Blvd Blvd 1-680 1.71 Saranap Streets C lass IV Class IV bikeway . Imp lement pedestrian crossing a nd sid ewa lk gap $$$ Med ium 2 im rovements with ro·ect. Complete Streets co rrid or project, in cluding Class IV separated bikeways, Pac heco Blvd Blum Rd 2nd Ave S 0.99 Pacheco Comp lete C lass IV intersect ion safety improvements, crosswalk improvemen ts, sidewa lk gap $$$ Med ium 4,5 Streets closures. Const ru ct protected intersect io ns or bikeway strip ing at intersections of b ike facili t ies. Comp lete Complete Streets corridor project including Cla ss IV sepa ra ted bikeways, Pac heco Blvd Martinez Ave A rt hur Rd 1.73 Ma rtin ez Streets C lass IV in te rsection safety improvemen ts, crosswalk improvemen ts, and sidewalk $$$ Med ium 5 a closures. Complete Streets co rrid or project, inc luding Class IV separated bikeways, Pac heco Blvd A rthur Rd Blum Rd 1.29 Pacheco/Nort h Comp lete C lass IV inte rsect ion safety improve ments, crosswalk im prove ments, sidewa lk gap $$$ Med ium 5 Concord Streets closures. Const ru ct protect ed intersections o r bikeway strip ing at intersections of b ike facilities. Rural route safety project: mark bike lanes and shared lanes, calm traffic, Pinehurst Rd County li mit County lim it 5.05 Canyon Bi k e Class Ill add in g speed fee dback signs, and prov ide safety m easu res at key $$$ Med iu m 2 loca t io ns such as w id ened shoulde rs in some areas, and potentia ll y some grading changes w ith re aving. Active Transportation Plan Projects 4/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 159 Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan B6-8 Stripe Class II b ike lane in uphil l direction. Upda te wayfinding signage and Pomona St 1-80 2nd Ave 0 .20 Crockett Bike Class Ill implement traffic calm in g includ ing speed feedback and safety signage in $ Medium 5 downhi ll direction. Pomona St 2nd Ave Rolph Ave 0.20 Crockett Bike Class IIB Upgrade ex isting Class II b ike lanes to buffered bike lanes. $ Med ium 5 Port Chicago Hwy Sussex St Medburn St 0.10 Clyde Trai l Class I Close gap in existing trail. $ Med ium 5 Richmond Pkwy At Parr North Richmond Tra il Class I Instal l cross ing im provements incl ud ing high -visib ility crossing, new ramps, $$ Medium and curb ext ensions . Inc lude passive actua ti on for b icyclists. Instal l in tersection im provemen t s fo r bicycle and pedestr ian safety. Coordinate w ith Hercules on bicycle and pedest r ia n connections. Str ipe San Pablo Ave At Wi ll ow Ave Rodeo Intersection high-visibi li ty crosswalks, study slip lane closure on north and south $$ Medium 5 corners. Provide enhanced bicycle faci lities including two-stage turn boxes. San Pablo Dam Rd Va ll ey View Rd Cast ro Ranch 0.77 El Sobrante Co m p lete C lass IV Complete Streets project including Class IV bicycle faci lity and intersection $$$ Medium Rd Streets im provements. Close sid ewa lk gaps. Comp lete Complete Streets project includ ing road diet, C lass IV bicycle fac ility, San Pablo Dam Rd May Rd Valley View Rd 0.86 El Sobrante Streets C lass IV uncontrolled crosswalks at bus stops, and intersectio n improvements . $$$ Med ium Close sidewalk ga s. Existing Bike San Pablo Dam Rd Castro Ranch Lane 0 .95 El Sobra nte Comp lete Class IIB Insta ll buffered bike lane to connect to existing bicycle facil ity. $ Medium Rd (37.942893, -Streets 122.266069 Shell Rd County li mit Pacheco Blvd 0 .53 Martinez Bike Class II Pave shou lder and stripe bike la ne in uphil l direction . Coordinate with $$ Medium 5 (north) Martinez to co nnect to Marina Vista Ave . Stone Va ll ey Rd Danvill e Blvd Green Va ll ey Rd 3.09 Alamo Bike Class IIB Upgrade to buffered bike lanes. $$ Med ium 2 Tice Valley Blvd Tice Valley Ln Crest Ave 0.89 Alamo Bike Class II Extend Class II bike lanes to Crest Ave. $$ Med ium 2 Va ll ey View Rd San Pablo Dam County lim it at 0.65 El Sobrante Bike Class II Study road diet, lane narrowing , and/or park ing removal to c lose bike lane Rd De Anza High gaps for schoo l access. Provide minim um Class II buffered b ike lanes. $ Medium Schoo l Widen and buffer existing bike lanes . Walnut Blvd Arm strong Rd Camino D iablo 3.05 East County Bike Class II Add Class II bike la nes along Walnut Blvd. $$$ Med ium 3 Willow Pass Rd Avi la Rd Evora Rd 0 .29 Bay Point Bike C lass IV Coordinate with Ca ltrans on a bicycle safety project through interchange. $ Med ium 5 At Evora Rd Wi t h ext ension of Del t a de Anza Trail, reconstruct intersection w ith trail Wi ll ow Pass Rd and Wi llow Bay Poin t Int ersecti on C lass I $$ Med ium 5 Pass Ct (west) crossing. At Evora Rd Reconstruct, potent ia lly as a pro tected intersection . Provide b ike/ped Wi ll ow Pass Rd and San Marco Bay Point Intersection cross ings on a ll legs. With W ill ow Pass cyc le trac k project, construct two-$$ Medium 5 Bl vd (east) wa bi ke crossi ng s. Ba lfour Rd Selle rs Ave Bix ler Rd 3.01 East County Bike Class IIB Upgrade t o buffered Class II bike la nes whe re possib le. $$ Low 3 Rura l route safety project: ma rk bike lanes where space in shou ld er and Alhambra San Pab lo Dam Class II and shared lanes where not, ca lm traffic, add ing speed feedback and warn ing Bear Creek Rd Val ley Rd Rd 8 .30 Rura l Bike Il l signs, and provide safety measures at key locations such as widened $$$$ Low shou lders in some areas. Repair pavemen t w here needed for safety. Coordinate w ith neig hboring jurisdictio ns where ROW is not continuous. Bethel Island Rd We ll s Rd Gateway Rd 0.63 Bethe l Island Comp lete Class II Cons id er road diet and instal l Class II or Class IV bike lanes. Close sid ewa lk $ Low 3 Streets gaps and enhance pedestria n crossings. Boulevard Way County lim it De l Garden Ct 0.48 Saranap Comp lete Class IIB Imple men t road diet, upgraded pedestrian crossings, and buffered bike $ Low 2 Hambre Cir Streets lanes. Canyon Rd Pinehurst Rd Va lle Vista 0.66 Canyon Bike Class II Close bike lane gap between Va ll e Vista tra ilhead and Pinehurst Rd. $ Low 2 trail head E Cypress Rd Kn ightsen Ave Je rsey Is land 0.50 East County/Oakley Bike Class IIB Repave and stripe Class II bike la nes, and upgrade buffered bike lanes $ Low 3 Rd where ROW ermits. Fran kli n Canyon Cummings Study feasibili ty of a Class I side path . Coordinate w ith regiona l partners Sycamo re Ave 3.51 Rura l Class I on potentia l alignments. Potenti al Class I connection a long Hwy 4 with $$$$ Low 5 Rd Skyway Caltrans artnershi Gateway Rd Bethe l Island Stone Rd 1.68 Bethe l Island Tra il C lass I Construct Class I shared use path on north side. $$$ Low 3 Rd Active Transportation Plan Projects 5/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 160 Contra Costa County Active Transportation PlanB6-9 Grayson Creek 2nd Ave As p en Dr 0 .12 Pacheco Tra il Class I Pave ex ist ing path and coordinate w ith Concord to connect tra il corr ido r. $ Low 4 Tra il End (R ingta il Comp lete sidewa lks on north side between Da nv ill e Blvd and La Sonoma Hem me Ave Da nvi ll e Blvd Ca t Stag ing 0 .50 A lamo Co m p lete Class II IB Way. Provide b ike bou levard traffic ca lm ing a long ent ire lengt h, includ ing $ Low 2 Area) St reets speed humps and shared lane mar k ings . Enhance and traffic ca lm Iron Horse trail cross ing and st ri p high v isib ili ty crosswa lks at Da nv ill e Bl vd. Construct sidewa lk on one side, w ith hig h-v isib ili ty crosswa lks at Main St Ho lway Dr By ron Hwy Ma in Street 0 .17 Byron Pedest rian and close sid ewa lk ga p on Ma in St bet ween t he inte rsect ion an d the p ost $$ Low 3 o ffi ce . Los Vaqueros Wa ln ut Blv d Los Vaqueros 11.11 East Cou nty Tra il C lass I Coord inate w ith Co nt ra Costa Water District to prov ide b icycle/ped estri an $ Low 3 Wate rshed Tra il Blvd access through wate rshed. Marsh Creek Rd Deer Va ll ey Rd Vasco Rd 5.11 East County Trai l C lass I Const ruct Class I pa t h a long Marsh Creek Rd $$$$ Low 3 Marsh Creek Trail Concord Ave Marsh Creek Rd 0 .76 East Cou nty Tra il C lass I Comp lete Marsh Cree k Tra il. $$$ Low 3 Miranda Ave Stone Va ll ey Rd Li vorna Rd 1.24 A lamo Bike Class IIB Upgrade to buffe red b ike lanes . $$ Low 2 Moke lum ne Coast Gar in Pkwy County Lim it 7.07 East Cou nty Trail Class I Construct Class I path a lo ng p ipe line righ t o f way. $$$$ Low 3 to Crest Tra il Mounta in View Pa lmer Rd Mynah Ct 0.06 Rudgear Pedestrian Close sidewa lk gaps and prov ide crosswa lks for access to bus stops. $$ Low 4 Blvd Pac heco Blvd At A rthu r Rd V ine Hill Intersectio n Inte rsection safety p ro ject includ ing hig h-v isib ility crosswa lks, cu rb ramps, $$ Low 5 and p o t en tia l!:,, slip la ne closure w ith f urt her st ud y. Mounta in V iew Close sidewa lk gaps on one side a nd p rov ide high -v isib ili ty c rosswa lks at Pa lmer Rd Blv d Ho ll y Hill D r 0 .33 Rud g ear Pedest ri an Mounta in V iew Blvd , Hawthorne Dr, and Ho ll y Hill Dr where needed t o $$ Low 4 t rans it ion between sidewa lks. Priori t ize sidewa lk connect ions t o b us stops. Piper Rd Gateway Rd W ill ow Rd 0 .95 Bethe l Island Trai l C lass I Construct Class I shared use path on east side . $$$ Low 3 Pleasant Hill Rd Cam ino Ve rde Rancho V iew Dr 1.09 West Pleasan t Hill Bike Class II Close gaps for conti nuous Class II b ike lane o n Pleasan t Hill Rd and study $$ Low 2, 4 rotected/off-street fac ili t ies Pleasant Hill Rd At Tay lor Blvd Pl easant Hill Intersection Recon figure int ersecti on t o im p rove b icycle a nd ped estrian sa fety. Prov ide $$ Low 2, 4 contro lled and se ara t ed crossings. Insta ll t raffic ca lmi ng an d uph ill bi ke lanes. Upda t e wayfind ing signage and Pomona St Ro lp h Ave Baldwin Ave 0 .59 Croc ket t Bi ke Class II imp lement t raff ic ca lming includ ing speed f eedback a nd sa f et y signage in $ Low 5 d ow nhill d irect ion . County lim it A lhamb ra Rura l route safety project: mark b ike lanes an d shared lanes, ca lm traffic Re liez Va ll ey Rd (nea r Va lley Rd 0.57 Br iones Bike C lass Ill (speed feedbac k/edge li nes), p ro v ide sa fety m easures li ke warn ing signs $ Low 5 Brookwood) at ke locations. Re liez Va ll ey Rd Grayson Rd Glo ria Te r 0 .70 West Pleasant Hill Tra il C lass I Construct Class I pat h a long Re li ez Va lley Rd $$ Low 2 Bre ntwood Pave sho ulder and stripe Class II b ike lanes. Upgra d e to b uffered b ike lanes Se llers Ave De lta Rd Bl vd 3.9 3 East Count y Bi ke Class II whe re feas ib le w ith in ex isti ng right o f way. Coo rd inate w it h Brentwood on $$$$ Low 3 im lementation . Syca m ore Ave Fran k li n Coun t y Bo rder 0 .35 Hercu les Bike C lass II B Stripe Class IIB buffe red b ike lanes to co nnect to Fran k lin Canyon Tra il. $ Low 5 Can on Rd Wa t erb ird Way Waterfront Rd Meadow lark 0 .18 Martinez Bike Class II St ripe b ike lanes. $ Low 5 Rid ge Loo Waterfro nt Rd 1-680 Waterb ird Way 0.59 Ma rt inez Bike Class IIB Pave sho ulder and st ripe Class II bu ffere d bike lanes. Connect t o the Iron $ Low 5 Horse Tra il ext ens ion and the p la nned Pacheco Ma rsh Park . Wate rfro nt Rd Water bird Way Future Iron 1.15 Martinez Bike Class II Ext end bi ke la nes on Waterfront Rd to f uture Pacheco Marsh Park. $$ Low 5 Ho rse Tra il Active Transportation Plan Projects 6/6 Neighborhood/ Bikeway Cost Supervisor Roadway Name From To Miles Project Type Project Description Priority Area of Benefit Type Estimate District 161 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. AREA OF BENEFIT PROGRAM The unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County are divided into several Areas of Benefit (AOBs) for road improvements focused on mitigating congestion impacts of new development on the transportation network. This appendix shows the following information for each AOB: current ordinance number, project list, boundary map, and forecast of revenues and expenditures. If the AOB is funding an active project, the project is listed with the funding amount and the fiscal year in which the expenditures will occur. Within each AOB, road improvement projects to alleviate known traffic congestion or traffic safety problems have been identified and prioritized. An AOB fee is charged to all developments that create additional traffic in the area to pay for their proportional share of these projects. The fee amount varies depending on which AOB the property is located in, the amount of traffic generated by the development, and the cost of the projects identified on that AOB’s project list. HOW DOES THE AOB PROGRAM FIT INTO THE CRIPP? As explained in the CRIPP Introduction, the CRIPP is a planning document for funded projects in the next seven years that the Department has scheduled at the time of publication. AOBs are local funding sources for County road projects. Road improvement projects funded by AOB revenues must be identified on an AOB Development Program Report that is adopted by the County Board of Supervisors. Projects on the AOB project lists appear in either the active project list in the main body of this CRIPP or on the unfunded list in Appendix J. Some of the projects on the AOB project lists fall outside of the seven-year, active-project, planning window but are included in the unfunded CRIPP project lists. Each AOB project list was approved with each respective AOB ordinance. To update an AOB project list, a separate update process will need to occur. Projects within each AOB program may be removed or added when a new AOB ordinance is adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The update of a CRIPP does not constitute an update of an AOB. The following information for each adopted AOB is included: Ordinance number Approved/Proposed Project List Boundary Map Map of Approximate Project Locations The AOB program comprises 14 separate areas that cover the entire County. At any given time, several of these areas may be in the process of a program update. These updates may include revisions to the AOB project list; thus, a draft of a pending project list may be included in this section of the CRIPP but is yet to be approved by the Board of Supervisors. C-1 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. The following AOBs have active capital projects within the next seven-year outlook. Alamo Bay Point Central County East County (Regional) Richmond/El Sobrante In the past CRIPP, AOB administrative expenditures were shown but are no longer considered as a capital improvement project. As a result, the following AOBs have no active projects, but will be shown for the potential revenue forecast and their respective balance: Bethel Island Briones Discovery Bay Hercules/Crockett/Rodeo Martinez North Richmond Pacheco South County West County For more information about the Areas of Benefit Program, contact the AOB manager at (925) 313-2000 or visit the AOB website, http://www.cccounty.us/AOB. AOB Overview Map C-2 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Alamo Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2016-25 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court Complete Streets Improvements Construct roundabout and complete streets features In Construction 2 Alamo Schools Construct pedestrian safety improvements at Stone Valley Middle School, Alamo Elementary School, and Rancho Romero Schools. 1)Hemme Avenue Sidewalk (between Rancho Romero Elem. and La Sonoma Way) 2)Miranda Avenue Natural Pathway (betw. Stone Valley Middle and Stone Valley Road) 3)Livorna Road Sidewalk Improvements – (Completed) Pending 3 Danville Boulevard at Hemme Avenue Intersection safety improvements. Pending C-3 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Alamo AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 1,357 $ 557 $ 657 $ 757 $ 857 $ 957 $ 1,057 $ 1,157 $ 1,257 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 800 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of ll Projects $ 900 $ 900 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court Complete Street Improvements $ 900 $ 900 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Miranda Avenue Safe Routes to School $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 C-4 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Bay Point Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2016-18 Project List Schedule Item Location (Nexus Id) Description Project Status 1 Willow Pass Road (1.1) Signalize East and West off-ramps at west interchange of SR4 Pending 2 Willow Pass Road (1.2) Intersection improvements at Willow Pass Road and Evora Road to facilitate traffic flow to WB SR 4. Pending 3 Willow Pass Road (2.1) Restriping from Bailey Road to Pittsburg City Limits to improve capacity. Pending 4 Willow Pass Road (2.2) Bailey Road intersection improvements. Pending 5 Port Chicago Highway (3.1) Widen to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Driftwood Drive to west of McAvoy Road. Pending 5 6 9 10 Port Chicago Hw 4 8 Pacifica Ave 3 Evora Rd Willow Pass Rd Canal Rd PITTSBURG 2 1 11 PITTSBURG 12 11 CONCORD Dr i f t w o o d D r Mc A v o y R d Al v e s Ln Ba i l e y Rd Lo f t u s Rd C-5 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 6 Port Chicago Highway (3.2) Realign from west of McAvoy Road to Pacifica Avenue. Pending 7 Port Chicago Highway & Willow Pass Rd Intersection (4) Construct multi-modal safety improvements through intersection from Lynbrook Drive to Weldon Street. Complete 8 Driftwood Drive (5) Construct pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements from Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue. Pending 9 Pacifica Avenue (6) Extend roadway from Port Chicago Highway to Alves Lane extension. Pending 10 Alves Lane (7) Extend roadway from Willow Pass Road to Pacifica Avenue extension. Pending 11 Loftus Road (8) Construct bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements from Canal Road to Willow Pass Road. Pending 12 Bailey Road (9) Bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Willow Pass Road to Canal Road. In Design 13 Bailey Road (10) Bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Canal Road to BART. Complete Bay Point AOB Revenue & Expenditure Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 3,109 $ 2,802 $ 2,902 $ 2,932 $ 3,032 $3,132 $ 3,232 $ 3,332 $ 3,432 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 800 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of ll Projects $ 477 $ 407 $ 0 $ 70 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor $ 477 $ 407 $ 0 $ 70 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 C-6 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Bethel Island Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2016-12 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Bethel Island Road Add bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Taylor Road to Sandmound Boulevard Pending 2 Sandmound Boulevard Add bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road Pending 3 Sandmound Boulevard Add bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Mariner Road to Cypress Road. Pending 4 Gateway Road Add bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Bethel Island Road to Piper Road Pending 5 Piper Road Add bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Gateway Road to Willow Road Pending C-7 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Bethel Island AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 312 $ 322 $ 332 $ 342 $ 352 $ 362 $ 372 $ 382 $ 392 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 80 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 C-8 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Briones Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 88-27 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Alhambra Valley Road Realign curves at Ferndale Road (mile post 5.6), Main Road (mile post 6.2), and 4000 feet northwest of Bear Creek road (mile post 2.9) Pending C-9 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Briones AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 548 $ 549 $ 550 $ 551 $ 552 $ 553 $ 554 $ 555 $ 556 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 8 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 C-10 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Central County Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2021-37 Project List Schedule Item Location/Roadway (Nexus ID) Description Project Status 1 Pleasant Hill Road (WPH2) Bicycle improvements from Geary Road to Taylor Boulevard Pending 2 Reliez Valley Road (WPH3) Bicycle improvements from North of Grayson Road to Withers Avenue Pending 3 Taylor Boulevard (WPH4) Safety improvements at the intersection at Gloria Terrace Pending 4 Fish Ranch Road (NL1) Safety improvements from SR-24 to Grizzly Peak Road Pending 5 San Pablo Dam Road (NL2/3) Roadway safety improvements, West of Camino Pablo Pending 6 Bear Creek Road (NL5) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Happy Valley Road Pending 7 Pinehurst Road (SL1) Bicycle improvements, West of Canyon Road Pending 8 Ayers Road (EC2) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Concord Avenue Pending C-11 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 9 Ayers Road (EC3) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Laurel Avenue Pending 10 Bailey Road (EC4/6) Intersection Improvements at the intersection and segment at Myrtle Drive to include adding shoulder Pending 11 Las Juntas Road (CCC1) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Coggins Drive Pending 12 Buskirk Avenue (CCC2) Roadway improvements, North of Treat Boulevard Pending 13 Treat Boulevard (CCC3/5) Complete Street improvements fom I-680 Overpass to Jones Road In Design 14 Treat Boulevard (CCC4) Complete Street improvements from Jones Road to Walnut Creek Bridge Pending 15 Treat Boulevard (CCC6) Intersection improvements at the Intersection at Jones Road In Design 16 Mayhew Way (CCC8) Pedestrian improvements, West of Bancroft Avenue Pending 17 Olympic Boulevard (SWC2) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Boulevard Way/Tice Valley Boulevard Pending 18 Olympic Boulevard (SWC7) Intersection improvements at the intersection at Bridgefield Road Pending 19 Olympic Boulevard (SWC9) Bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Windtree Court to I-680 Pending 20 Dewing Lane (SWC3) Connection of South Walnut Creek to Iron Horse Trail between Dewing Lane and South Villa Way Pending 21 Tice Valley Boulevard (SWC4) Complete Street improvements from Tice Valley Lane to 200 feet east of Tice Hollow Court Pending 22 Springbrook Road (SWC6) Complete Street Improvements from 170 feet east of Gilmore Street to 460 feet east of Regency Court Pending 23 Boulevard Way (SWC8) Sidewalk project from Warren Road to Olympic Boulevard Pending 24 Rudgear Rd (SM1) Intersection safety improvements at the intersection at San Miguel Dr Pending 25 Walnut Blvd (SM2) Pedestrian improvements from View Lane to 250 feet northwest of Walnut Court Pending 26 Mountain View Blvd (SM3) Pedestrian improvements from Blackwood Drive to Walnut Boulevard Pending 27 San Miguel Dr (SM4) Pedestrian improvements from Rudgear Road to Blackwood Drive In Design Central County AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 5,428 $ 5,528 $ 5,613 $ 5,646 $ 5,264 $ 5,364 $ 5,464 $ 5,564 $ 5,664 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 800 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 C-12 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of ll Projects $ 564 $ 0 $ 15 $ 67 $ 482 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 San Miguel Drive Pedestrian Path $ 564 $ 0 $ 15 $ 67 $ 482 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 C-13 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Discovery Bay Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2018-16 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Discovery Bay Boulevard Construct intersection improvements at Clipper Drive Pending 2.1 State Route 4 Widen and provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements between Bixler Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard Pending 2.2 Rebuild brid e to accommodate four lanes between Bixler Road and Discovery Bay Blvd Pending 2.3 Construct intersection improvements at Newport Drive Pending 2.4 Widen roadway between Byron Hi hway and Bixler Road Pending 3 Byron Highway Construct school safety improvements at the intersection with Byer Road Pending 4 Clipper Drive Construct traffic calmin measures between Newport Drive and Discovery Bay Boulevard Pending 5 Bixler Road Construct complete street improvements between SR-4 and Byer Road Pending 6 Byer Road Construct complete street improvements between Bixler Road and Byron Highway Pending BRENTWOOD 2.4 Marsh Creek Rd 4 2.2 1 3 2.1 Byer Rd 5 2.3 Byron Elementary School 6 By r o n H w y Bi x l e r R d Bi x l e r R d Di s c o v e r y Ba y B l v d C-14 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Discovery Bay AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 148 $ 198 $ 248 $ 298 $ 348 $ 398 $ 448 $ 498 $ 548 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 400 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 C-15 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. East County Regional Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2013-26 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Vasco Road/Camino Diablo intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 2 Marsh Creek Road Construct safety improvements In Desi n 3 Chestnut Street Widen roadway from Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway Pendin 4 Delta Road Widen roadway from Byron Highway to Holland Tract Road Pendin 5 Knightsen Avenue & Eden Plains Road Widen roadway from Delta Road to Chestnut Street Pending 6 Sunset Rd Widen roadway from Sellers Ave to Byron Highway Pendin 7 Byron Highway Widen roadway from Camino Diablo to the Alameda County Line Pending PITTSBURG OAKLEY ANTIOCH BRENTWOOD DISCOVERY BAY C-16 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 8 Byron Highway Construct two way left turn lane at Byron Elementary School Pending 9 SR 4/Byron Highway intersection Widen southern intersection of Byron Highway with SR 4 (Phase 2) Pending 10 Kni htsen Avenue Widen roadway from East Cypress Road to Delta Road Pendin 11 Delta Road Widen roadway from Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway Pendin 12 Sellers Avenue Widen roadway from Delta Road to Chestnut Street Pendin 13 Sellers Avenue Widen roadway from Main canal to Marsh Creek Road Pendin 14 Byron Highway Widen roadway from Delta Road to Chestnut Street Pending 15 Byron Hi hway Widen roadway from Chestnut Street to SR 4 Pendin 16 Byron Hi hway Widen roadway from SR 4 to Camino Diablo Pendin 17 Camino Diablo Widen roadway from Vasco Road to Byron Highway Pendin 18 Knightsen Ave/Delta Rd intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 19 Byron Highway/Camino Diablo intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 20 Byron Hi hway/SR 4 /Point of Timber intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 21 Sellers Ave/Marsh Creek Rd intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 22 Balfour Rd/Byron Highway intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 23 Sellers Ave/Sunset Rd intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 24 Sellers Ave/Chestnut St intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending 25 Sellers Ave/Balfour Rd intersection Construct intersection improvements Pending East County Regional AOB Revenue & Expenditure Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 4,638 $ 4,968 $ 4,558 $ 5,158 $ 5,758 $ 6,358 $ 6,958 $ 7,558 $ 8,158 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 4,800 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of All Projects $ 1,280 $270 $ 1,010 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C143 & 28C145) $ 1,280 $ 270 $1,010 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 C-17 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett AOB Revenue Forecast Current Ordinance 88-27 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Pomona Street Widen to provide shoulde from Crockett Boulevard to 2nd street Complete 2 Pomona St / Winslow Ave / Carquinez Scenic Alignment study Pending 3 Crockett Boulevard Widen to three lane arterial to provide for truck climbing lane from Pomona Street to Cummings Skyway Complete 4 San Pablo Ave Modify si nal at Union Oil entrance Complete 5 Pomona St Modify signal at 2nd Ave Complete 6 Parker Ave / San Pablo Avenue / Willow Intersection Modify intersection and install signal Complete 7 Parker / Fourth Modify intersection and install signal Complete 8 Willow / Hawthorne Modify intersection and install si nal Complete Winslow St Pomona St PORT COST CROCKETT RODEO HERCULES C-18 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 30 $ 31 $ 32 $ 33 $ 34 $ 35 $36 $ 37 $ 38 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 8 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 C-19 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Martinez Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 95-38 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Alhambra Valley Road Safety and capacity improvements from Martinez city limit to Ferndale Road Pending 2 Alhambra Valley Road Reali n curves at Ferndale Road Complete 3 Pacheco Boulevard Realign grade crossing with BNSF Pendin 4 Pacheco Boulevard Widen to arterial standard Pendin 4 3 HERCULES MARTINEZ PINOLE CONCORD RICHMOND Alhambra alley Rd PLEASANT HILL 1 LAFAYETTE WALNUT CREEK C-20 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Martinez AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 End of Year Balance $ 2,664 $ 2,595 $ 2,575 $ 2,650 $ 2,725 $ 2,800 $ 2,875 $ 2,950 $ 3,025 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 Projected Revenue $ 800 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of ll Projects $ 439 $ 169 $ 120 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 Pacheco Boulevard Improvements $ 439 $ 169 $ 120 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 C-21 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. North Richmond Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2017-22 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Pittsburg Avenue at Richmond Parkway Intersection Improve intersection operations which may include modification to traffic signal, additional turn lanes, or other safety improvements Pending 2 Market Avenue Improvements to include pedestrian infrastructure and traffic/truck calming measures Pending 3 Fred Jackson Way Improvements to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and traffic/truck calming measures between Chesley Avenue and Parr Boulevard. Complete 4 Parr Boulevard Improvements to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure between Richmond Parkway and BNSF railroad tracks. Pending 5 Brookside Drive Improvements to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure between Central Street and BNSF railroad tracks. Pending 10 4 Parr Blvd 5 8 Brookside Dr 1 Pittsburg Ave SAN PABLO 9 Verde Ave Market Ave 2 Chesley Ave 3 11 RICHMOND Ri c h m o n d P k w y Ce n t r a l St Fr e d J a c k s o n W a y Go o d r i c k Av e C-22 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 6 Truck route between Verde Avenue and Parr Boulevard Determine a bypass route for trucks to minimize truck traffic through the residential area. Pending 7 Circulation and safety improvements for Verde Elementary School Improve circulation and safety to Verde Elementary School including a potential secondary access. Pending 8 Safety improvements on Central Street, between Brookside Drive and Pittsburgh Avenue Provide safety improvements to provide a roadway that meets County standards and provides for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Pending 9 Pittsburgh Avenue Complete Streets Project Improvements to include pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure between Richmond Parkway and Fred Jackson Way. Pending 10 Safety improvements on Goodrick Avenue, between Parr Boulevard and AOB Boundary (550 feet South of Richmond Parkway) Provide safety improvements to provide a roadway that meets County standards and provides for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Pending 11 Chesley Avenue Install traffic calming measures on Chesley Avenue to create a pedestrian-friendly environment. Complete North Richmond AOB Revenue& Expenditure Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 6,099 $ 6,299 $ 6,499 $ 6,699 $ 6,899 $ 7,099 $ 7,299 $ 7,499 $ 7,699 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 1,600 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 C-23 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Pacheco Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2021-12 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Pacheco Boulevard and Muir Road Construct second right turn lane and reconstruct/ relocate bike pedestrian and traffic signal improvements Pending 2 Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue Improve traffic circulation improvements at the intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue Pending 3 Pacheco Boulevard from Arnold Drive to Muir Road Construct bike lanes from Arnold Drive to Muir Road Pending 4 Pacheco Boulevard and Carolos Drive/North Buchanan Circle Construct traffic signal at intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Carolos Drive/N. Buchanan Circle Pending 5 Center Avenue from Pacheco Boulevard to Marsh Drive Construct continuous multi-modal infrastructure improvements on Center Avenue from Pacheco Boulevard to Marsh Drive Pending 3 4 6 1 CONCORD MARTINEZ 4 2 5 PLEASANT HILL 7 C-24 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 6 Marsh Drive from Center Avenue to the bridge near the Iron Horse Regional Trail Construct shoulders and bike lanes along Marsh Drive from Center Avenue to Iron Horse Trail Pending 7 Concord Avenue from Contra Costa Boulevard to the Iron Horse Regional Trail Construct a shared-use path along Concord Avenue starting near Contra Costa Boulevard to the Iron Horse Regional Trail Pending Pacheco AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 581 $ 586 $ 591 $ 596 $ 601 $ 606 $ 611 $ 616 $ 621 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 40 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 $ 5 C-25 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Richmond / El Sobrante Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2017-22 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 El Portal Drive (RES2) Provide uniform roadway adjoining City of Richmond between I- 80 and San Pablo Dam Road Pending 2 Appian Way (RES3) Complete Streets Improvements from Allview Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road In Design 3 Appian Way (RES3.1) Intersection Improvements at the intersection with Valley View Road Pending 4 Appian Way (RES1) Intersection improvements at the intersection with Pebble Drive Pendin 5 Appian Way (RES5) Intersection improvements at the intersection with Manor Road Pendin 6 Appian Way (RES6) Intersection improvements at the intersection with Argyle Road Pendin 7 Appian Way (RES7) Intersection improvements at the intersection with Santa Rita Road Pending 16 17 5 HERCULES 6 3 PINOLE 14 13 9 2 4 7 1 RICHMOND 11 SAN PABLO 10 15 12 RICHMOND 8 C-26 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 8 Castro Ranch Road (RES8) Complete Streets and Safety improvements between San Pablo Dam Road and Hillside Drive Pending 9 La Paloma Road (RES9) Complete Streets improvements from Hilltop Drive to Appian Way Pending 10 Hillcrest Road (RES11) Complete Streets improvements between Morrow Drive to Alpine Road Pending 11 Hillcrest Road (RES12) Build New Connectin Roadway between Hillcrest Road and Pitt Way Pending 12 San Pablo Dam Road (RES10) Complete Streets and Safety improvements from east of Appian Way to AOB limits Pending 13 San Pablo Dam Road (RES13) Complete Streets Improvements between El Portal Drive, Hill Crest Road and Appian Way Pending 14 San Pablo Dam Rd (RES14) Shared Use Path across San Pablo Cree From the Richmond city limits (east of El Portal Drive) to Appian Way Pending 15 Santa Rita Road (RES15) Complete Streets and safety improvements between Appian Way and Richmond city limits Pending 16 Manor Road (RES 16) Complete Streets and safety improvements between Hilltop Drive and Appian Way Pending 17 Hilltop Drive (RES17) Complete Streets and safety improvements between La Paloma Road and Manor Road Pending Richmond/El Sobrante AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 368 $ 393 $ 378 $ 305 $ 283 $ 308 $ 333 $ 358 $ 383 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 200 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 Estimated Project Expenditures (in 1,000's of Dollars) Expenditure Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Total of ll Projects $ 185 $ 0 $ 40 $ 98 $ 47 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements $ 185 $ 0 $ 40 $ 98 $ 47 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 C-27 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. South County Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 96-27 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Camino Tassajara Improve County portion to two lane rural highway standard Pending 2 Crow Canyon Road Various safety and capacity improvements, including a truck climbing lane (* Crow Canyon Road Incorporated into the City of San Ramon) N/A* WALNUT CREEK LAFAYETTE MORAG 1 DANVILLE SAN RAMON C-28 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. South County AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 2,791 $ 2,941 $ 3,091 $ 3,241 $ 3,391 $ 3,541 $ 3,691 $ 3,841 $ 3,991 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 1,200 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 C-29 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. West County Area of Benefit Current Ordinance 2023-22 Project List Schedule Item Location Description Project Status 1 Arlington Avenue, intersection with Rincon Road and Kensington Road Intersection safety improvements Pending 2 Arlington Avenue, intersection with Westminster Avenue Intersection safety improvements Pending 3 Arlington Avenue, intersection with Sunset Drive Intersection safety improvements Pending 4 Arlington Avenue, intersection with Coventry Road Intersection safety improvements Pending 5 Arlington Avenue, intersection with Amherst Avenue Intersection safety improvements Pending 6 Arlington Boulevard, intersection with Vine Avenue and Highland Avenue Intersection safety improvements Pending 10 HERCULES 9 8 PINOLE 11 7 SAN PABLO 12 EL CERRITO 6 RICHMOND 1 ORIND 3 4 2 5 C-30 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 7 Pinole Valley Road, between Pinole city limits and AOB boundary Safety improvements Pending 8 Tara Hills Drive, Between San Pablo Avenue and Pinole City Limits Pedestrian safety improvements and traffic calming Pending 9 San Pablo Avenue, between Kay Road and Pinole City Limits Bicycle improvements Pending 10 San Pablo Avenue, between Eire Drive and the Pinole City Limits Striped pedestrian crossing with beacons Pending 11 Tara Hills Elementary School, Shannon Elementary School, Pinole Middle School Striped pedestrian crossing with beacons Pending 12 San Pablo Dam Road, between the top of the San Pablo Dam Reservoir and the AOB Boundary Safety improvements Pending West County AOB Revenue Forecast End of Year Cash Balance (in 1,000's of Dollars) End of FY 22/23 Balance FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 End of Year Balance $ 152 $ 162 $ 172 $ 182 $ 192 $ 202 $ 212 $ 222 $ 232 Projected Revenue (in 1,000's of Dollars) Revenue Total FISCAL YEAR (F.Y.) FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 Projected Revenue $ 70 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 C-31 Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-1 Unfunded Project List 1.4th Street Complete Streets (ATP) -- Enhance crosswalks, calm traffic, and implement bike pathway on 4th street. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 2.6th Street Rodeo Sidewalk Project - Parker Avenue to Garretson (Traffic Section) -- This project proposes to provide sidewalk along one side of 6th Street between Parker Avenue and Garretson Avenue. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 3.7th Ave Sidewalk - Market Ave to 1826 7th St (Unknown) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalks to close gaps on both sides of the road. Supervisor District 1 -- Rodeo 4.7th Street Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct buffered bike lanes to provide bicycle facilities between Willow Ave and creek trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 5.7th Street Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the road to provide pedestrian and bike facilities. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 6.7th Street Sidewalk Project - Parker Avenue to Garretson (Traffic Section) -- This project proposes to provide sidewalk along one side of 7th Street between Parker Avenue and Garretson Avenue. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 7.Alamo Area Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements (PWD) -- This project proposes to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the Alamo area. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 8.Alhambra Street Sidewalk - 705 Alhambra Street to Bay Street (Unknown) -- This project proposes to improve a very short segment of the existing non-standard sidwalk. Supervisor District 5 --Unincorporated Martinez 9.Alhambra Valley Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project will install safety measures including bike lane striping, speed feedback signs, and edge lines. Supervisor District 5 1 -- Alhambra Valley 10.Alhambra Valley Road Realignment Near Wanda Way and Millthwait Drive (Martinez/Briones AOB Update) -- This project proposes to realign the reversing curves of Alhambra Valley Road to improve drivers' safety and sight distance. Supervisor District 5 -- Alhambra Valley 11.Alhambra Valley Road Safety Improvements (Various Locations) (PWD) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Alhambra Valley Road. Supervisor District 5 1 -- Alhambra Valley 12.Alves Lane Extension - Willow Pass Road to Pacifica Avenue (Bay Point AOB) -- This project is to construct a new roadway extension and modify the existing traffic signal at Alves Lane and Willow Pass Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 13.Alves Lane/Medanos Avenue/Hill Street Intersection (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Improve safety at intersections along Alves Lane. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-2 14.Appian Way and Argyle Drive Intersection Improvements (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to construct signal improvements to improve the safety at the intersection of Appian Way and Argyle Drive. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 15.Appian Way and Manor Road Intersection Improvements (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project proposes to construct intersection improvements at the intersection of Appian Way and Manor Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 16.Appian Way and Pebble Drive Intersection Improvements (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to construct signal improvements to improve safety at the intersection of Appian Way and Pebble Drive. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 17.Appian Way and Santa Rita Road Intersection Improvements (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB/ATP) -- This project proposes to construct signal improvements to improve the safety at the intersection of Appian Way and Santa Rita Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 18.Appian Way at Appian Village Drive Intersection Improvements (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project proposes to improve te safety at the intersection Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 19.Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This projects proposes to increase pedestrian safety at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 20.Appian Way at Valley View Intersection Project (Vision Zero - Tier I/ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete street safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 21.Appian Way Complete Streets Project - San Pablo Dam Road to Valley View Road (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB/ATP) -- This ‘Complete Streets Project’ proposes to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along Appian Way from San Pablo Dam Road to Valley View Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 22.Appian Way Complete Streets Project - Valley View Road to Pinole City Limits (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB/ATP) -- This ‘Complete Streets Project’ proposes to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along Appian Way from Valley View Road to the Pinole city limit. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 23.Appian Way Sidewalk - Sunhill Circle to 4877 Appian Way (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB/ATP) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalk between Sunhill Circle and 4877 Appian Way. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 24.Arlington Avenue & Amherst Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- Arlington 25.Arlington Avenue & Coventry Road Intersection Safety Improvements (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- Arlington Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-3 26.Arlington Avenue and Rincon Road/Kensington Park Road Intersection Safety Improvements (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- Arlington 27.Arlington Avenue and Sunset Drive Intersection Safety Improvements (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- East Richmond Heights -- Arlington 28.Arlington Boulevard and McBryde Avenue Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- Stripe crosswalks, close slip lane, study for three-way stop. Supervisor District 1 -- East Richmond Heights 29.Arlington Boulevard and Vine Avenue/Highland Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 1 -- East Richmond Heights 30.Arlington Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - Amherst Avenue to Highland Boulevard (ATP) -- Install traffic calming and shared lane markings. Supervisor District 1 -- Arlington 31.Arlington Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - McBryde Avenue to Aqua Vista Road (ATP) -- Install traffic calming and shared lane markings. Supervisor District 1 -- East Richmond Heights 32.Ayers Road and Concord Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to add a southbound right-turn lane and sidewalk at the intersection of Ayers Road and Concord Boulevard. Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 33.Ayers Road and Laurel Avenue Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to widen the approaches to the intersection at Ayers Road and Laurel Drive and to install new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and traffic signal. Improvements require coordination with the City of Concord. Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 34.Bailey Road and Maylard Street Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to improve safety at the intersection at Bailey Road and Maylard Street by adding pedestrian improvements. Supervisor District 4 -- Bay Point 35.Bailey Road and Myrtle Drive Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to improve safety at the intersection at Bailey Road and Myrtle Drive by widening Bailey Road for a new through-lane and westbound left turn pocket. Supervisor District 4 -- Bay Point 36.Bailey Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Canal Road to BART (PWD) -- This project is to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along the Bailey corridor to service the Bay Point BART station. Supervisor District 4 -- Bay Point 37.Bailey Road Improvements - Concord city limits to Willow Avenue (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project is to construct safety improvements on Bailey Road from the Concord city limits to Willow Avenue. Supervisor District 4 -- Bay Point 38.Bailey Road Overlay Project -- SR4 to Keller Canyon Landfill Entrance (Developer Fee) -- This project is to overlay Bailey Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-4 39.Bailey Road Shoulder Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to provide bicycle improvements by constructing a shoulder. Supervisor District 5 & 4 -- Bay Point 40.Balfour Road and Byron Highway Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to install a traffic signal and exclusive left-turn lanes at the intersection of Balfour Road and Byron Highway. Left turn lanes will be installed with Balfour Road Shoulder widening (see also Balfour Road Shoulder Widening - Sellers Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 41.Balfour Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- Install Class IV bike lanes along Balfour Rd Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 42.Balfour Road Bicycle Improvements - Sellers Avenue to Bixler Road (ATP) -- Upgrade to buffered Class II bike lanes where possible. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 43.Balfour Road Shoulder Widening - Deer Valley Road to Brentwood City Limits (ECCRFFA) -- This project proposes to widen about 1.2 miles of Balfour Road between Deer Valley Road and Brentwood City Limits. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 44.Bay Point Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (CTPL) -- This project proposes to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in Bay Point area. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 45.Bay Trail Gap Closure (Various Locations) (Study) -- This project proposes to assist and close gaps in the Bay Trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 46.Bay Trail/CSSLT Trail Improvements - Carquinez Scenic Drive to County boundary (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct a Class I path. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 47.Bay Trail/CSSLT Trail Improvements - I-80 to Carquinez Scenic Drive (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct a Class I path. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 48.Bear Creek Road and Happy Valley Road Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to install an all-way stop at the T-intersection of Happy Valley Road and Bear Creek Road. Supervisor District 2 1 -- Briones 49.Bear Creek Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP and Vision Zero Tier II) -- This project will improve safety by striping Class II and Class III bicycle lanes, installing road signage and speedfeedback signs, and repairing pavement. Supervisor District 5 1 -- Briones 50.Bear Creek Road Improvements - Camino Pablo to Alhambra Valley Road (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Supervisor District -- Briones 51.Bear Creek Road Safety Improvements (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Bear Creek Road between Alhambra Valley Road and the City of Orinda. Supervisor District 5 1 -- Briones 52.Bella Vista Avenue Complete Streets (ATP) -- The project proposes to construct bike and pedestrian complete streets type facilities along Bella Vista Avenue between Willow Pass Road to Delta de Anza Trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-5 53.Bella Vista Infrastructure Improvements (Study) -- This project is to construct capital improvements in accordance with the Bella Vista Infrastructure Study. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 54.Bethel Island Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Taylor Road to Sandmound Blvd (Bethel Island AOB) -- This project proposes to add bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Bethel Island Road between Sandmound Boulevard and Taylor Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 55.Bethel Island Road Complete Streets (ATP) -- Consider road diet and install Class II or Class IV bike lanes. Close sidewalk gaps and enhance pedestrian crossings. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 56.Bixler Road Bicycle Improvements - Orwood Road to Highway 4 (ATP) -- This project will upgrade existing bike lanes to Class II buffered lanes, pave shoulders, and strip bike lanes where missing. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 57.Bixler Road Widening and Bicycle Improvements, between SR4 and Byer Road (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project proposes to widen Bixler Road to include shoulders and bike lane from State Route 4 south to Byer Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 58.Blum Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to improve bicycle safety by striping and installing high visibility crosswalks. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 59.Boulevard Way Bicycle and Pedestrian Project (PWD) -- This project is to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Boulevard Way. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 60.Boulevard Way Bridge Repair at Las Trampas Creek (CTPL) -- This project is to repair degraded creek invert and armor the banks. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 61.Boulevard Way Complete Streets - County Line to Garden Court (ATP) -- This project proposes to implement a road diet including bufferred bike lanes, and upgrade pedestrian crossings. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 62.Boulevard Way Complete Streets - Garden Court to Olympic Boulevard (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct traffic calming, close sidewalk gaps, and mark shared lane. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 63.Boulevard Way Sidewalk Project (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct pedestrian improvements along Boulevard Way. 2021 Central County AOB project description is to construct SW on the east side of the road Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 64.Brentwood Boulevard Trail Improvements - UP Tracks (ATP) -- This project is to construct Class I bike paths along the UP tracks on Brentwood Boulevard. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 65.Brookside Drive Complete Streets Project -- Central Street to BNSF Railroad (North Richmond AOB/ATP) -- This project proposes to widen Brookside Drive from Central Street to the Union Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-6 Pacific Railroad and provide complete street improvements. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 66.Bryon Highway Extension: Delta Road to north of Rock Slough (CTPL) -- Extend Byron Highway northward, from its current northern terminus at Delta Road, to the City of Oakley boundary at the north end of Rock Slough. Project requires construction of a bridge over Rock Slough. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 67.Bryon Highway Safety Improvements (ECCRFFA) -- This project proposes to improve safety to Byron Highway by improving intersections and by adding shoulder to the road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 68.Buchanan Field Path Project (ATP) -- This project is to construct a path through the Buchanan Fields Golf Course. Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 69.Buskirk Avenue Improvements - Treat Blvd to Pleasant Hill City Limits (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to widen the roadway along Buskirk Avenue from Treat Boulevard to the Pleasant Hill City limit to improve the roadway's vehicular capacity. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 70.Byer Road Widening and Bicycle Improvements (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project proposes to widen Byer Road to include shoulder and bike lane from Byron Highway east to Bixler Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 71.Byron Highway and Point of Timber Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- This project is to improve the intersection by adding a signal. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 72.Byron Highway Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to improve the safety on Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 73.Byron Highway from Clifton Court Road to the California Aqueduct crossing Roadway Improvements (Vision Zero - Tier 1) -- This project is to improve vehivle safety on Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 74.Byron Highway Safety Improvements (Various Locations) (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at various locations along Byron Highway to include shoulder widening, drainage improvements, and intersection improvements. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 75.Byron Highway Safety Improvements - Clifton Court Road to Bruns Road (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project constructs safety improvements on Byron Highway Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 76.Byron Highway Widening - Camino Diablo to the Alameda County Line (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen 5 miles of roadway shoulders on Byron Highway from Camino Diablo to the Alameda County Line. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-7 77.Byron Highway Widening - Chestnut Street to SR 4 (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders for 1.6 miles of Byron Highway from Chestnut S treet to State Route 4.Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 78.Byron Highway Widening - Delta Road to Chestnut Street (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders for 2.5 miles of Byron Highway from Delta Road to Chestnut Street. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 79.Byron Highway Widening - SR 4 to Camino Diablo (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders along Byron Highway from S tate Route 4 south to Camino Diablo. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 80.Camino Diablo Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project will construct Class II/shoulder bike lanes along Camino Diablo. Supervisor District 3 -- Byron 81.Camino Diablo Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements on Camino Diablo. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 82.Camino Diablo Widening - Vasco Road to Byron Highway (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen the road to county standard including shoulders on Camino Diablo from Vasco Road east to Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 83.Camino Tassajara - Finley Drive to Windemere Parkway Street Lighting (HSIP Cycle 11/ Vision Zero - Tier 1) -- This project installs street lighting on Camino Tassajara Supervisor District 2 -- Tassajara Valley 84.Camino Tassajara Safety Improvements (Various Locations) (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct various roadway and intersection improvements along Camino Tassajara to include shoulder widening and drainage improvements. Supervisor District 2 -- Tassajara Valley 85.Camino Tassajara Street Lighting Improvements - Finley Road to Windemere Parkway (HSIP Cycle 11)-- This project installs street lighting on Camino Tassajara. Supervisor District 2 -- Tassajara Valley 86.Canal Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes constructing new bike lanes (Class IIB). Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 87.Canal Road Improvements - Bailey Road to Loftus Road (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project proposes constructing new bike lanes (Class IIB). Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 88.Canal Road Sidewalk Project (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalk along a segment of Canal Road between Chadwick Lane and 420 feet south of Winterbrook drive. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 89.Carolos Drive Sidewalk - Pacheco Blvd to Temple Dr (CTPL) -- Supervisor District 1 -- Pacheco 90.Castro Ranch Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements -- San Pablo Dam Road to Hillside Drive (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to install complete streets improvements and safety improvements. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-8 91.Center Avenue Complete Streets - Blackwood Drive to Contra Costa Canal (ATP) -- This project proposes to close sidewalk gaps, widen existing sidewalks, upgrade pedestrian crossings, and construct Class IV separated bikeway. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 92.Center Avenue Complete Streets - Marsh Drive to Pacheco Boulevard (ATP) -- This project proposes to install Class II bike lanes and close sidewalk gaps, and provide improved lighting in freeway overpass for pedestrian comfort. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 93.Center Avenue Complete Streets - Pacheco Boulevard to Blackwood Drive (ATP) -- The purpose of this project is to improve this section of Pacheco Boulevard with complete streets type improvements including widening the Grayson Creek bridge and installing buffered bike lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 94.Center Avenue Complete Streets Improvements (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to construct bike lanes, widen the roadway by reducing the existing sidewalk, and construct new sidewalk to provide a continuous path of travel along Center Avenue. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 95.Center Avenue Widening (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to construction intersection modifications at Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue and westerly along Center Avenue. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 96.Central Street Complete Street - Brookside Drive and Pittsburg Avenue (North Richmond AOB) -- This project is to construct complete streets improvements along Central Avenue between Brookside Drive and Pittsburg Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 97.Central Street Sidewalk Gap Closure (ATP) -- This project is to construct sidewalk improvements along Central Avenue between Brookside Drive and Pittsburg Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 98.Chesley Avenue Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project will construct complete street improvements on Chesley Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 99.Chestnut Street Widening - Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway (East County AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders along Chestnut Street from Sellers Avenue east to Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 100.Clifton Court Road Bridge Repair (Bridge No. 28C0403) (Bridge Inspection) -- This project proposes to repair and maintain the bridge on Clifton Court Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 101.Clipper Drive Traffic Calming Measures (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project proposes to construct traffic-calming measures along Clipper Drive from Newport Drive east to Discovery Bay Boulevard. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 102.Clyde Extensions -- Essex Street and Middlesex Street to Port Chicago Highway (CTPL) -- This project proposes to extend both Essex Street and Middlesex Street one block westward to Port Chicago Highway. Supervisor District 5 -- Clyde Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-9 103.Colusa Avenue Complete Streets Project (CTPL) -- This ‘Complete Streets Project’ proposes to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along a 0.5 mil e stretch of Colusa Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 104.Concord Avenue Bicycle Improvements - I-680 off-ramp to Iron Horse Trail (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to construct a 10’ wide Class 1 shared use path on the south side of Concord Avenue from Contra Costa Boulevard to the Iron Horse Trail. Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 105.Concord Avenue Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project is to study road diet along Concord Avenue in coordination with the City of Concord. Consider protected bike lanes, protected intersections, and removal of slop lanes, as well as realignment of crosswalks to provide shorter crossing distance Supervisor District -- Concord (unincorporated) 106.Concord Avenue Improvements (Vision Zero - Tier I) -- This project will install speed feedback signs and extend the left turn lane on Concord Avenue Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 107.Concord Avenue Improvements Project (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to construct safety roadway improvement to support Complete Streets along Concord Avenue. Supervisor District 4 -- Concord(unincorporated) 108.Contra Costa Canal Trail Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to onstruct new Class I trail along canal to connect with existing trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 109.Countywide Safe Routes to Schools Program (County) (CTPL) -- This is a program to study Safe Routes to Schools in the County. Supervisor District Countywide 110.Countywide Surface Treatments (PWD) -- This is a program to maintain streets with a surface treatment throughout the County. Supervisor District Countywide 111.Countywide Traffic Betterment -- New Sign and Striping Program (CTPL) -- This is a program to maintain signing and striping. Supervisor District Countywide 112.Countywide Traffic Calming (PWD) -- This program is to install traffic-calming elements. Supervisor District Countywide 113.Countywide Traffic Program (CTPL) -- This program provides for safety and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while preserving neighborhood character and minimizing disruption to the residents. This includes Safety Investigation, Traffic Operation, Traffic Data & Records, Supervisor District Countywide 114.Crest Ave Sidewalk - Danville Blvd to Tice Valley Blvd (CTPL) -- Supervisor District 3 -- Alamo 115.Crockett Boulevard and Pomona Street Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- This project will construct ADA-compliant curb ramps, upgrade crosswalk striping, and stripe bicycle lanes at the intersection of Crockett Boulevard and Pomona Street. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-10 116.Crockett Boulevard Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project will stripe bicycle lanes along Crockett Boulevard as either Class IIB or Class IV. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 117.Crockett Boulevard Trail Improvements (ATP) -- This project will construct a Class I path to connect residents and school students between Pomona Street and Crockett Ranch Trailhead. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 118.Crockett Downtown Upgrade Project (Staff) -- This project will upgrade the pedestrian facilities in the Downtown Crockett Area. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 119.Cummings Skyway -- Widen Interchange at I-80 (CTPL) -- This project is to improve the Cummings Skyway interchange at I-80 to provide bicycle lanes and turn pockets. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 120.Cummings Skyway Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to improve bicycle safety on Cummings Skyway. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 121.Cummings Skyway Truck Lane Extension (CTPL) -- This project is to extend the existing eastbound truck climbing lane on Cummings Skyway. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 122.Danville Blvd and Hemme Avenue Intersection Improvements (Alamo AOB) -- This project is to extend the existing northbound left turn lane on Danville Boulevard at the intersection of Danville Boulevard and Hemme Ave. This is also located near Rancho Romero Elementary School. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 123.Danville Boulevard at Hemme Avenue Intersection Safety Improvements (Alamo AOB) -- This project is to construct safety improvements at the intersection. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 124.Danville Boulevard Complete Streets - El Portal Drive to Rudgear Road (ATP) -- This project will implement a complete street by constructing sidewalk gap closures, buffered bike l anes and intersection improvements along Danville Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 125.Danville Boulevard Improvements (Alamo AOB) -- This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Danville Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 126.Deer Valley Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to improve bicycle safety on Deer Valley Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 127.Deer Valley Road Improvements - Marsh Creek Road to Balfour Road (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project is to improve safety of all users on Deer Valley Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 128.Deer Valley Road Rumble Strips and Balfour Road Intersection (HSIP - Cycle 9) -- This project is to install rumble strips on Deer Valley Road and install lighting at the interesction of Deer Valley Road and Balfour Road Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 129.Deer Valley Road Rumble Strips and Balfour Road Intersection Lighting (HSIP - Cycle 9) -- This project is to install rumble strips on Deer Valley Road and install lighting at the intersection of Deer Valley Road and Balfour Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-11 130.Deer Valley Road Safety Improvements (Various Locations) (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Deer Valley Road at various locations. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 131.Deer Valley Road Widening Project (ECCRFFA) -- This project proposes to widen Deer Valley Road Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 132.Del Monte Drive Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C0207) (PWD) -- This project is to replace the bridge. Supervisor District 1 -- Tara Hills 133.Delta de Anza Trail at Canal and Mims Road Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- This project is to construct safety improvements around the Delta de Anza trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 134.Delta De Anza Trail Crossing Project (PWD) -- This project improves the remaining intersection crossings of the Delta De Anza Trail between Port Chicago Highway and Bailey Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 135.Delta De Anza Trail Gap Closure (Various Locations) (PWD) -- This project is to provide gap closures to the Delta De Anza Trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 136.Delta De Anza Trail Improvements at Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road () -- Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 137.Delta Road Sidewalk - Knightsen Ave to Knightsen Elementary School (PWD) -- This project is to increase pedestrian safety near Knightsen Elementary School Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 138.Delta Road Widening - Byron Highway to Holland Tract Road (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders for about 1.7 miles of Delta Road from Byron Highway to Holland Tract Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 139.Delta Road Widening - Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders for about 2.0 miles of Delta Road from Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 140.Dewing Lane Pedestrian Bridge (Central County AOB) -- Dewing Lane Pedestrian Bridge (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct a pedestrian bridge over Las Trampas Creek in the vicinity of Dewing Lane. Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 141.Dewing Lane Pedestrian Bridge over Las Trampas Creek (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct a pedestrian bridge over Las Trampas Creek in the vicinity of Dewing Lane (unincorporated Walnut Creek). Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 142.Diablo Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- Install Class II bike lanes to close gap. Supervisor District 3 -- Diablo 143.Diablo Road Widening -- Avenida Nueva to Blackhawk Road (Proposed South County AOB) -- Widen approximately 925 feet of Diablo Road to two-lane rural road standard. Supervisor District 2 -- Danville (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-12 144.Discovery Bay Boulevard and Clipper Drive Intersection Improvements (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project proposes to modify intersection traffic control to improve level of service at the intersection of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Clipper Drive. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 145.Dolan Way Pedestrian Improvements Project (Unknown) -- Dolan Way Pedestrian Improvements Project -Construct curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastrucure on Dolan Way from Shamrock Drive to Flannery Road Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 146.Dougherty Road Widening -- Red Willow Road to Alameda County Limit (Unknown) -- Dougherty Road Widening -- Red Willow Road to Alameda County Limit - This project is to widen Dougherty Road from 2 to 6 lanes. Supervisor District 3 -- San Ramon (unincorporated) 147.Driftwood Dive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements -- Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue (Unknown) -- Driftwood Drive Improvements – Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue (Bay Point AOB) – This project proposes to construct six-foot shoulders and six-and-a-half wide sidewalks on both sides of Driftwood Drive. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 148.Driftwood Drive Improvements - Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue (AOB) -- Driftwood Drive Improvements - Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue (Bay Point AOB) – This project is to construct six foot shoulders and six and a half wide sidewalks on both sides of Driftwood Drive. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 149.Driftwood Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements - Port Chicago Highway to Pacifica Avenue (Bay Point AOB) -- This project proposes to construct six-foot shoulders and six-and-a- half-foot wide sidewalks on both sides of Driftwood Drive. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 150.East Cypress Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to repave and stripe class II bike lanes, buffered where there is space. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 151.Eden Plains Road Widening -- Sunset Road to Marshall Court (CTPL) -- This project proposes to widen Eden Plains Road to two-lane arterial standard design, with two 12-foot lanes and paved shoulders on both sides of the street. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 152.El Portal Drive Improvements -- I-80 to San Pablo Dam Road (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to provide uniformity between the existing roadway and the segment of City of Richmond. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 153.El Portal Drive Widening - San Pablo City Limits to San Pablo Dam Road (CTPL) -- El Portal Drive Widening San Pablo City Limits to San Pablo Dam Road –This project proposes to widen El Portal Drive from San Pablo City Limit to San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 154.El Sobrante Village Center Drive (CTPL) -- Supervisor District 1 – El Sobrante 155.Evora Road & Willow Pass Road Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- Evora Road & Willow Pass Road Intersection Improvements – This project proposes intersection improvements including signal modifications and the addition of second left turn lanes at westbound Evora Road and northbound Willow Pass Road, and a right turn -- Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-13 156.Evora Road Extension -- Current western terminus of Evora Road to Port Chicago Highway (Evora Road Extension Traffic Study) -- This project proposes to extend Evora Road westward to Port Chicago Highway in Concord. Supervisor District 5 -- Concord(unincorporated) 157.Evora Road Widening -- Willow Pass Road (Bay Point) to Willow Pass Road (Concord) (ECCRFFA) -- This project proposes widening of Evora Road to 4 lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 158.Fish Ranch Road Safety Improvements - SR 24 to Grizzly Peak Road (Central County AOB) -- This project is to enhance vehicle and bicycle safety by widening Fish Ranch Road to provide roadway shoulders between Grizzly Peak Road to State Route 24. Supervisor District 2 -- Central County (unincorporated) 159.Franklin Canyon Road Trail Project (ATP) -- Study feasabilty of a Class 1 bike path. Supervisor District 5 -- Briones 160.Franklin Canyon Undercrossing -- Sobrante Ridge to Carquinez Strait Trail (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct a Franklin Canyon undercrossing to facilitate regional trail access. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 161.Fred Jackson Way and Chesley Avenue Traffic Calming () -- Chesley Avenue Traffic Calming (North Richmond AOB) - This project aims to reduce truck traffic and slow speeds on Chesley Avenue between Fred Jackson Way and the AOB Boundary Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 162.Fred Jackson Way Complete Streets - Parr Boulevard to Wildcat Creek Trail (ATP) -- Construct streetscape improvements to include new/wider sidewalks, street trees, bike lanes, pedestrian path Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 163.Fred Jackson Way Complete Streets Project - Between Chesley and Parr Boulevard (North Richmond AOB) -- This project is to install pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Fred Jackson Way between Chesley Avenue and Parr Boulevard. This project is to meet the County’s Complete Street Policy. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 164.Fred Jackson Way Complete Streets Project -- Intersection with Chesley Avenue (North Richmond AOB) -- This project proposes to install traffic calming improvements at the intersection of Fred Jackson Way and Chesley Avenue. This project is intended to meet the County's Complete Street Policy. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 165.Fred Jackson Way Complete Streets Project – Intersection with Chesley Avenue () -- Fred Jackson Way Complete Streets Project - Intersection with Chesley Avenue (North Richmond AOB) - This project proposes to install traffic calming improvements at the intersection of Fred Jackson Way and Chesley Avenue. Supervisor District 1 – North Richmond 166.Fred Jackson Way Improvements (North Richmond AOB) -- This project is to install pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Fred Jackson Way between Chesley and Parr Boulevard. This project is to meet the County’s Complete Street Policy. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 167.Fred Jackson Way Improvements - Grove Avenue to Brookside Drive (CTPL) -- Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-14 168.Fred Jackson Way/Goodrick Avenue Realignment (CTPL) -- This project proposes to realign these streets to form one intersection instead of two offset intersections. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 169.Garretson Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to study school access. Potential to convert parking to angled on one side only with a shared use path. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 170.Garretson Avenue Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct bicycle boulevard with robust traffic calming for pedestrian comfort. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 171.Gateway Road Bicyle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Bethel Island Road to Piper Road (Bethel Island AOB) -- Project work includes widening Gateway Road to County standards and provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Travel lanes will be widened from 10 feet to 12 feet, and 8-foot shoulders will be constructed along both sides of the roadway. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 172.Gateway Road Trail Project (ATP) -- Construct Class I shared use path on north side. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 173.Gateway Road Widening - Bethel Island Road to Piper Road (AOB) -- Gateway Road Widening - Bethel Island Road to Piper Road (Bethel Island AOB) – This project proposes to widen travel lanes and provide walkable shoulders for about 1.0 mile of Gateway Road from Bethel Island Road to Piper Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 174.Gateway Road Widening - Piper Road to Stone Road (CTPL) -- This project proposes to widen travel lanes and provide walkable shoulders along Gateway Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 175.Gateway Road Widening -- Piper Road to Riverview Drive () -- Gateway Road Widening - Piper Road to Stone Road (CTPL) – This project proposes to widen travel lanes and provide walkable shoulders along Gateway Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 176.Giaramita Street Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct bicycle boulevard with robust traffic calming for pedestrian comfort. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 177.Gloria Terrace Sidewalk Project -- Taylor Boulevard to Reliez Valley Road (CTPL) -- This project proposes to provide a sidewalk or walkable shoulders on Gloria Terrace. Supervisor District 2 -- Lafayette(unincorporated) 178.Goodrick Avenue Safety Improvements -- Parr Boulevard to AOB Boundary (550' South of Richmond Parkway) (North Richmond AOB) -- This project would enhance vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety by providing bike lanes and sidewalks along Goodrick Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 179.Grayson Creek Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to pave existing path and coordinate with Concord to connect trail corridor. Supervisor District 4 -- Pacheco Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-15 180.Great Delta Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to add Great Delta Trail alignment to map. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 181.Guardrail Upgrades Phase II (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project upgrades County guardrails to Caltrans standard guardrails and end treatments. Supervisor District Countywide 182.Hanion Way Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct bicycle boulevard with robust traffic calming for pedestrian comfort. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 183.Hemme Avenue Complete Streets (ATP) -- Complete sidewalks, add speed humps and shared lane markings, enhance crosswalks and Iron Horse crossing. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 184.Hemme Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Alamo AOB) -- This project proposes to extend the existing sidewalk on the north side of Hemme Avenue from Barbee Lane to La Sonoma Way, just west of Rancho Romero Elementary School. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 185.Hemme Avenue Sidewalk Improvements between La Sonoma Way to Barbee Lane (Alamo AOB) - -Hemme Avenue Sidewalk (NEW)(Alamo AOB) – This project is to extend the existing sidewalk on the north side of Hemme Avenue from Barbee Lane to La Sonoma Way, just west of Rancho Romero Elementary School. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 186.Highland Road Improvements - Camino Tassajara to Alameda County Line (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Highland Road from Camino Tassajara to the Alameda County Line. Supervisor District 2 -- Tassajara Valley 187.Highland Road Improvements - Carneal Road to Manning Road (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Highland Road from Camino Tassajara to the Alameda County Line. Supervisor District 2 -- Central County (unincorporated) 188.Highway 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to to close major gap between central and east county. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 189.Hillcrest Road Safety Improvements -- Morrow Drive to Alpine Road (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This complete street projects proposes to improve safety. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 190.Hilltop Drive Complete Streets Intersection Improvements -- La Paloma Road to Manor Road (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to implement complete street and intersection improvements. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 191.Holway Drive Pedestrian Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to install sidewalk improvements and high visibilirt crosswalks on Holway Drive. Supervisor District 3 -- Byron 192.Holway Drive Safety Improvements -- Main Street to Camino Diablo Road (CPTL) -- This project proposes to connect sidewalks, curb ramps, and crosswalks along Holway Drive. Supervisor District 3 -- Byron 193.I-680 Bikeway Signage -- Rudgear Road to Danville Town Limits (CTPL) - This project prosposes to install signage for bicyclist in unincorporated portions of the I-680 Bikeway Supervisor District 4 -- Alamo Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-16 194.Imhoff Drive Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct class IV separated bikeway. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 195.Iron Horse Trail Enhancement (ATP) -- This project proposed to extend the Iron Horse Trail to Waterfront Road Supervisor District 5 -- Central County (unincorporated) 196.Iron Horse Trail Flashers and Signage (CTPL) -- This project proposes to install flashers and signage at select locations along the full length of the Iron Horse Trail. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 197.Jones Road Bikeway (CTPL) -- This project proposes to provide a Class III bike route along Jones Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 198.Kirker Pass Road Bikeway (CTPL) -- This project is to construct a bikeway between the City of Concord and the City of Pittsburg. Supervisor District 5 -- Concord(unincorporated) 199.Kirker Pass Road Northbound Runaway Truck Ramp (BOS) -- This project is to construct a northbound trunk runaway truck ramp along Kirker Pass Road prior to the City of Pittsburg. Supervisor District 5 -- Concord(unincorporated) 200.Kirker Pass Road Safety Improvements (PWD) -- This project is to construct safety improvements at various locations along Kirker Pass Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Concord(unincorporated) 201.Kirker Pass Road Southbound Truck Lanes (ECCRFFA) -- This project is to construct a southbound truck-climbing lane along Kirker Pass Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Concord(unincorporated) 202.Knightsen Avenue and Delta Road Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to install a new traffic signal and exclusive left turn lanes at the intersection of Knightsen Avenue and Delta Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 203.Knightsen Avenue and Eden Plains Road Widening -- Delta Road to Chestnut Street (East County Regional AOB) -- This project is to widen Knightsen Avenue and Eden Plains Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 204.Knightsen Avenue Widening - East Cypress Road to Delta Road (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to widen shoulders on Knightsen Avenue for about 1.6 miles from East Cypress Road to Delta Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 205.Knightsen Avenue/Eden Plains Road Widening - Delta Road to Chestnut Street (AOB) -- Knightsen Avenue/Eden Plains Road Widening - Delta Road to Chestnut Street (East County Regional AOB) –This project proposes to widen shoulders for about 2.6 miles of Knightsen Avenue/Eden Plains Road from Delta Road to Chestnut Street. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 206.La Paloma Road Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to install traffic safety and pedestrian improvements along La Paloma Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-17 207.La Paloma Road Safety Improvements -- Hilltop Drive to Appian Way () -- La Paloma Road Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements – This project proposes to install traffic safety and pedestrian improvements along La Paloma Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 208.Las Juntas Way & Coggins Drive Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to improve the intersection level of service through intersection modifications at Las Juntas Way and Coggins Drive near the Pleasant Hill Bart Station. Supervisor District 4 -- Contra Costa Centre 209.Livorna Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project will improve bicycle safety and connectivity on Livorna Road. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 210.Livorna Road Bikeway (PWD) -- Widen Road to create space for Bike Lanes on Livorna Road from Douglas Court to Acacia Lane. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 211.Livorna Road Sidewalk Improvements () -- Livorna Road Sidewalk Improvements (Alamo AOB) - Construct Sidewalk Improvments along Livorna Road Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 212.Local Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Upgrade at Benicia Bridge () -- Local Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Upgrade at Benicia Bridge – This project is to construct and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle improvements leading up to Benicia Bridge. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 213.Loftus Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Willow Pass Road To Canal Road (Bay Point AOB/ATP) -- This project is to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities close to the Willow Cove Elementary School. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 214.Loftus Road Pedestrian Improvements - Canal Road to Willow Pass Road (AOB) -- Loftus Road Pedestrian Improvements - Canal Road to Willow Pass Road (Bay Point AOB) – This project is to construct five-foot wide bike lanes and five-foot wide sidewalks on both sides of Loftus Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Bay Point 215.Lone Tree Way (Anderson Lane) Bike Lane Gap Closure -- Anderson Lane to Virginia Drive (CTPL) - -This project is to provide bike lanes for the last County-maintained portion of Lone Tree Way for a quarter-of-a-mile stretch of roadway. Coordination with the City of Brentwood may be required. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 216.Los Vaqueros Watershed Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to provide bicycle/pedestrian access through watershed. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 217.Main Canal Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to Construct Class I path along the Main Canal. Supervisor District 5 -- East County (unincorporated) 218.Manor Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements -- Hilltop Drive to Appian Way (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- This project will construct pedestrian safety improvements on Manor Road from Hilltop Drive to Appian Way. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 219.Market Avenue Complete Streets - Fred Jackson Way to 7th Street/RR (North Richmond AOB) – This project proposes to install pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-18 along Market Avenue between Fred Jackson and 7th Street. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 220.Market Avenue Complete Streets - Jade Street to County Boundary (ATP) -- Pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements between Fred Jackson and 7th St. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 221.Market Avenue Complete Streets -- Fred Jackson Way to 7th (North Richmond AOB) – This project proposes to install pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements along Market Avenue between Fred Jackson and 7th Street. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 222.Market Avenue Complete Streets -- Fred Jackson Way to AOB Boundary (North Richmond AOB) -- This project proposes to install pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements along Market Avenue between Fred Jackson and 7th Street. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 223.Market Avenue Complete Streets Project-- 7th Street to AOB Boundary (East of Railroad) (North Richmond AOB) – This project proposes to install pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements along Market Avenue between Fred Jackson and AOB Boundary. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 224.Market Avenue Improvements - Jade Street to UP Tracks (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Pedestrian improvements and traffic calming improvements between Fred Jackson and 7th St. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 225.Marsh Creek Road and Camino Diablo Intersection Improvements (East County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at the intersection of Marsh Creek Road and Camino Diablo. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 226.Marsh Creek Road and Deer Valley Road Intersection Improvements (PWD) -- This project proposes to widen the roadway and construct turn pockets at the intersection of Marsh Creek Road and Deer Valley Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 227.Marsh Creek Road and Deer Valley Road Signal Project () -- Marsh Creek Road and Deer Valley Road Signal Project (CTPL) - Install traffic signal at the intersection. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 228.Marsh Creek Road and Morgan Territory Road Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- This project is to improve the intersection. Supervisor District 4 -- East County (unincorporated) 229.Marsh Creek Road Improvements (CTPL) -- Marsh Creek Road Safety Enhancements - This project proposed to construct safety improvements along Marsh Creek Road. Supervisor District 3 --East County (unincorporated) 230.Marsh Creek Road Improvements - Bixler Road to Byron Highway (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 231.Marsh Creek Road Improvements - Deer Valley Road to Camino Diablo (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-19 232.Marsh Creek Road Improvements -- Clayton City Limits to Brentwood City Limits (East County Regional AOB) -- This project is to construct various roadway and intersection improvements along Marsh Creek Road that includes shoulder widening to enhance bicycle use and drainage improvements. Supervisor District 3 & 4 -- East County (unincorporated) 233.Marsh Creek Road Realignment and Safety Improvements - Various Locations (CTPL) – This project proposes to realign curves and construct safety improvements at various locations along Marsh Creek Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 & 4 -- East County (unincorporated) 234.Marsh Creek Road Safety Enhancements (Vision Zero - Tier I) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements along Marsh Creek Road. Supervisor District 3 4 -- East County (unincorporated) 235.Marsh Creek Road Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to complete the Marsh Creek Trail Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 236.Marsh Creek Trail (DCD/ATP) -- This project is to close the 15-mile bike and pedestrian gap along Marsh Creek Road between Clayton and Brentwood. This project is to construct a bicycle and pedestrian facility from the City of Clayton to East Bay Regional Park District’s Round Hill Par Supervisor District 3 4 -- East County (unincorporated) 237.Marsh Drive Bicycle and Safety Improvements -- Center Avenue to Walnut Creek Channel Bridge (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Supervisor District 5 & 4 -- Pacheco 238.Marsh Drive Improvements - Marsh Drive Improvements - Center Avenue to Walnut Creek Bridge (Pacheco AOB) – This project is to widen or restripe the roadway to provide shoulders/bike lanes on both sides of Marsh Drive from Center Avenue up to the Walnut Creek Bridge (n Supervisor District Supervisor 4 & 5 -- Pacheco 239.Marsh Drive Trail Project (ATP) -- This project is to construct a Class I path along Buchanan Field. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 240.Marshall Drive Sidewalk -- Indian Valley Elementary School/City of Walnut Creek line to El Verano Drive (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalk on both sides of Marshall Drive. This is about a one-mile segment of roadway. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 241.May Rd Sidewalk - Crosswalk at Sheldon Elementary to Avenida Martinez (-) -- This project will construct pedestrian improvements on May Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 242.May Road Improvements (ATP) -- This project will improve safety for all users on May Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 243.Mayhew Way Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - 200' west of Oberan Dr to Bancroft Road (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Mayhew Way from Bancroft Road to 200’ west of Oberan Drive. Supervisor District Supervisor 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-20 244.Mayhew Way Improvement Project (CTPL) -- Mayhew Way Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Central County AOB) - This project will complete sidewalk gaps along Mayhew Way. Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 245.Mayhew Way Pedestrian Improvements -- West of Bancroft Road (Central County AOB) -- This project will construct pedestrian safety improvements along Mayhew Way. Supervisor District 4 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 246.McAvoy Road Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalks and Class IV bikeways connecting to future Great Delta Trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 247.McEwan Road Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 10) -- This project will construct safety improvements on McEwan Road Supervisor District 5 -- Port Costa 248.McNabney Marsh Open Space Connection to Waterfront Road (CTPL) -- Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 249.Miranda Ave Improvements - Stone Valley Road to Stone Valley Middle School (Alamo AOB) – This project is to construct sidewalk improvements along Miranda Avenue from Stone Valley Middle School to Stone Valley Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Alamo 250.Miranda Avenue Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to upgrade Miranda Avenue to have buffered bike lanes. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 251.Miranda Avenue Natural Pathway (Alamo AOB) -- This project proposes to construct a path along Miranda Avenue from Stone Valley Middle School to Stone Valley Road and install bike lanes. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 252.Mitchell Canyon Road Bike Lanes (Resident) -- This project is to improve safety along Mitchell Canyon Road near the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Supervisor District 4 -- Clayton 253.Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail Project (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct Class I path along pipeline ROW. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 254.Monterey Street Safety Improvements -- Veale Avenue to Palm Avenue (CTPL) -- This project proposes to pipe an existing ditch, conduct drainage improvements and provide walkable shoulders. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 255.Morgan Territory Road Safety Improvements (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements at various locations along Morgan Territory Road. Supervisor District 2 & 4 -- Morgan Territory 256.Mota Drive Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project is to construct safety improvements on Mota Drive Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 257.Mountain View Blvd Pedestrian Improvements - San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Mountain View Boulevard from San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard. Supervisor District Supervisor 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-21 258.Mountain View Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- Blackwood Drive to Walnut Boulevard (Central County AOB) – This project proposes to construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Mountain View Boulevard from San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 259.Mountain View Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Mountain View Boulevard from San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 260.Mountain View Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements - Palmer Road to Mynah Court (ATP) -- This project proposes to close sidewalk gaps and provide crosswalks for access to bus stops. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 261.Muir Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to study connection from Contra Costa Canal Trail to Pacheco Blvd. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 262.Newell Avenue Area Pavement Rehabilitation (CTPL) -- Newell Avenue Area Pavement Rehabilitation – This project is to conduct pavement rehabilitation along Newell Avenue. Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 263.Newell Avenue Pedestrian Improvements - Olympic Boulevard to I-680 (ATP) -- This project proposes to close sidewalk gaps between Walnut Creek and Olympic Blvd. Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 264.Newell Avenue Pedestrian Path Project -- Magnolia Way to Las Lomas High School (CTPL) -- Planning, community outreach, and repair of a decomposed granite path on the southern side of Newell Avenue Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 265.Norris Canyon Road Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 9) -- This project will construct safety improvements such as improving pavement friction and installing guardrails. Supervisor District 2 -- San Ramon (unincorporated) 266.Norris Canyon Road Widening -- West of Ashbourne Drive to Alameda County Line (CTPL) - This project is to widen and realign Norris Canyon Road at this location. Supervisor District 2 -- San Ramon (unincorporated) 267.North Buchanan Circle and Pacheco Boulevard Signal Project (CTPL) -- North Buchanan Circle and Pacheco Boulevard Signal Project -- This project is to install a traffic signal at the intersection. Supervisor District 2 -- Concord (unincorporated) 268.North Richmond Area Infrastructure Improvements (Staff Discussion) -- This project is to construct Various Infrastructure Improvements for motorists and bike/pedestrian throughout North Richmond. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 269.North Richmond Circulation and Safety Improvements for Verde Elementary School (North Richmond AOB) -- This project is to construct Pedestrian improvements for the Verde Elementary School. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-22 270.North Richmond Improvements -- Pittsburg Avenue Extension 3rd Street to the proposed 7th Street extension (CTPL) -- This project proposes to extend Pittsburg Avenue from Fred Jackson Way to the projection of 7th Street. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 271.North Richmond Sidewalk Replacement (PWD) -- This project is to construct sidewalk/curb improvements in North Richmond. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 272.North Richmond Truck Route - Parr Boulevard to Market Avenue (North Richmond AOB) -- This project proposes to reduce truck traffic in the residential area of N orth Richmond by upgrading existing roadways or constructing new roads to accommodate truck traffic from Parr Boulevard to Market Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 273.North Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill Area Pavement Rehabilitation (CTPL) -- North Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill Area Pavement Rehabilitation – This project is to conduct pavement rehabilitation in the North Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill Area. Supervisor District Supervisor 4 & 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 274.Northern Waterfront Goods Movement Infrastructure (CCTA) -- This project is to construct and improve intermodal and arterial connections between economic development centers along the Northern Waterfront area of Contra Costa County. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 275.Oak Road Improvements - Treat Blvd to Pleasant Hill City Limits (CTPL) -- This project will construct bike infrastructure on Oak Road from Treat Blvd to Pleasant Hill City Limits Supervisor District Supervisor 4 -- Contra Costa Centre 276.Olinda Road Pedestrian Improvements - Valley View Road to 850 ft south of Valley View Road (CTPL) -- The project proposes to close a gap of sidewalk along Olinda Road in order to provide pedestrian facilities to De Anza High School and Olinda Elementary School. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 277.Olympic Boulevard and Boulevard Way & Tice Valley Boulevard Intersection Improvements (AOB) - This project is to construct intersection improvements in accordance with Area of Benefit project scope. This project is l ocated at the intersectio Supervisor District Supervisor 3 - -- Saranap 278.Olympic Boulevard and Boulevard Way / Tice Valley Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to improve the intersection. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 279.Olympic Boulevard and Boulevard Way/Tice Valley Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to provide intersection and capacity improvements. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 280.Olympic Boulevard and Bridgefield Road Signal Project () -- (Central County AOB) - This project is to provide a traffic signal at the intersection. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-23 281.Olympic Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- Windtree Court to I-680 (ATP) -- (Central County AOB) - This project is to provide complete streets improvements. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 282.Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Windtree Court to I-680 (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project will construct safety improvements on Olympic Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 283.Olympic Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements - Long Term (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct long-term pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the Olympic Boulevard Corridor to connect South Walnut Creek to the Iron Horse Trail. Supervisor District 2 - - Saranap 284.Olympic Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements - Short Term (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the Olympic Boulevard Corridor to connect South Walnut Creek to the Iron Horse Trail. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 285.Pacheco Boulevard and Arthur Road Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete streets type improvements including Class IV separated bikeways, intersection safety improvements, crosswalk improvements, sidewalk gap closures. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 286.Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue Intersection Improvements (Pacheco AOB/ Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project is to construct modifications to the intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Center Avenue. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 287.Pacheco Boulevard and Muir Road Intersection Improvements (Pacheco AOB) -- This project is to construct an intersection modification at Pacheco Boulevard and Muir Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 288.Pacheco Boulevard and North Buchanan Circle Intersection Improvements (P acheco AOB) -- This project is to signalize the intersection at Pacheco Boulevard and Carlos Drive/North Buchanan Circle. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 289.Pacheco Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - Arnold Drive to Muir Road (Pacheco AOB) -- Pacheco Boulevard Complete Streets - Arnold Drive to Muir Road (Pacheco AOB) – This project is to construct new bike lanes along Pacheco Boulevard from Arnold Drive to Muir Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Pacheco 290.Pacheco Boulevard Complete Streets - Arthur Road to Blum Road (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete streets type improvements. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 291.Pacheco Boulevard Complete Streets - Blum Road to 2nd Avenue South (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete streets type improvements. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 292.Pacheco Boulevard Complete Streets - Martinez Avenue to Arthur Road (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete streets type improvements. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-24 293.Pacheco Boulevard Grade Crossing Improvements at BNSF Railroad (CTPL) -- This project is to realign Pacheco Boulevard and reconstruct the railroad overcrossing, Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 294.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements - Morello Avenue to Blum Road (RTP)(TEP) – This project is to improve the Pacheco Boulevard Corridor with Complete Streets concept. This project will be in cooperation with the City of Martinez. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Pacheco 295.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements - Wygal Drive to Arthur Drive (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 296.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements -- Arnold Drive to Muir Road (Alignment Study) -- This project is to construct complete streets improvements in accordance with the Pacheco Planning S tudy and Pacheco AOB. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 297.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements -- Arthur Road to BNSF Railroad (Alignment Study) -- This project is to construct complete streets improvements in accordance with the planning study. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 298.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements -- BNSF Railroad to Arnold Drive (Alignment Study) -- This project is to construct complete streets improvements in accordance with the Pacheco Planning Study and in coordination with the City of Martinez. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 299.Pacheco Boulevard Improvements -- Morello Avenue to Arthur Road (Alignment Study) -- This project is to construct complete street improvements and roadway widening according to the Pacheco Planning Study. Supervisor District 5 -- Pacheco 300.Pacheco Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure - east of Las Juntas Elementary School (CTPL) -- Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Pacheco 301.Pacific Avenue Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C0379) (Staff Discussion) -- This project is to replace the Pacific Avenue Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 302.Pacifica Avenue Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- Two-way cycle track and concrete sidewalk gap closures. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 303.Pacifica Avenue Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C0379) (Unknown) -- Pacific Avenue Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 28C0379) - This project is to replace the Pacific Avenue Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Bay Point 304.Pacifica Avenue Extension - Port Chicago Highway to Alves Lane (Bay Point AOB) -- This project proposes to construct a new roadway and to modify the existing traffic signal at Pacifica Avenue and Port Chicago Highway. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 305.Pacifica Avenue Left Turn Pocket at Rio Vista School (Unknown) -- Pacifica Avenue Left Turn Pocket at Rio Vista School -- This project constructs a left turn pocket at Rio Vista School to improve traffic flow during school pick-up and drop-off hours. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-25 306.Palmer Road Pedestrian Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to close sidewalk gaps on one side and provide high-visibility crosswalks. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 307.Parker Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project (CTPL) -- Parker Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project - Safety improvements in front of Saint Patrick School on 7th Street, and the intersection of Parker Avenue and 6th Street. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Rodeo 308.Parr Boulevard Complete Streets Project -- Richmond Parkway to BNSF Railroad (North Richmond AOB) -- This project proposes to widen Parr Boulevard from Richmond Parkway to the UPRR crossing and to provide complete street improvements. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 309.Parr Boulevard Widening (North Richmond AOB, CTPL) - This project proposes to widen Parr Boulevard from Richmond Parkway to the UPRR crossing and provide complete street improvements. Supervisor District 1 – North Richmond 310.Parr Boulevard Widening – Richmond Pkwy to Union Pacific Railroad (AOB/ATP) -- Parr Boulevard Complete Street Project – Richmond Parkway to Union Pacific Railroad (North Richmond AOB) – This project proposes to widen Parr Boulevard from Richmond Parkway to the UPRR crossing and provide complete street improvements. Supervisor District Supervisor 1 -- North Richmond 311.Peach Street Closure Project (CTPL) -- This project proposes to barricade Peach Street to prevent traffic from cutting through from Shell Avenue to Pacheco Boulevard. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 312.Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements on Livorna Road, Stone Valley Road, and Danville Boulevard (Alamo AOB) -- This project is to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Livorna Road, Stone Valley Road, and Danville Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 313.Pedestrian Improvements near Rodeo Hills Elementary School (PWD) -- This project is to construct pedestrian improvements in the vicinity of the Rodeo Hill Elementary School in Rodeo. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 314.Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Schools in Alamo (Alamo AOB) – This project is to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the vicinity of Stone Valley Middle School and Rancho Romero Elementary School. Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Alamo 315.Pinehurst Road Bicycle Improvements (Central County AOB/ATP) -- This project is to construct bicycle turnouts/rest stops every half-mile along Pinehurst Road and Canyon Road. Supervisor District 2 -- Canyon 316.Pinole Valley Road Safety Improvements -- Pinole City Limits to AOB boundary (West County AOB) -- This project proposes safety improvements on Pinole Valley Road between the Pinole City Limits and the AOB Boundary. Supervisor District 1 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 317.Piper Road Improvements - Gateway Road to Willow Road (Bethel Island AOB) -- This project proposes to widen the travel lanes from 10 feet to 12 feet and to construct 5-foot shoulders and 2-foot shoulder backing along Piper Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-26 318.Piper Road Trail Project (ATP) -- This project will construct Class I shared use path on east side of the roadway. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 319.Pitt Way Roadway Improvements (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to construct a new collector roadway along Pitt Way from San Pablo Dam Road to Hillcrest Road in the future town square area of El Sobrante. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 320.Pittsburg Ave Widening - Fred Jackson Way to Richmond Parkway (AOB) -- Pittsburg Avenue Intersection Improvements (North Richmond AOB) – This project is to construct intersection improvements at the intersection of Pittsburg Avenue and Richmond Parkway. Supervisor District Supervisor 1 -- North Richmond 321.Pittsburg Avenue at Richmond Parkway Intersection Improvements (North Richmond AOB) -- This project aims to construct intersection improvements at the Pittsburg Avenue and Richmond Parkway intersections. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 322.Pittsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project -- Richmond Parkway to Fred Jackson Way (North Richmond AOB/ATP) -- This project proposes to construct complete street improvements on Pittsburg Avenue from Richmond Parkway to Fred Jackson Way. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 323.Pittsburg Avenue Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- Pittsburg Avenue Intersection Improvements (North Richmond AOB) – This project is to construct intersection improvements at the intersection of Pittsburg Avenue and Richmond Parkway. Supervisor District -- North Richmond 324.Pleasant Hill Road & Taylor Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct improvements to the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard. Supervisor District Supervisor 4 -- Contra Costa Centre 325.Pleasant Hill Road & Taylor Boulevard Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- Pleasant Hill Road & Taylor Boulevard Intersection Improvements -- This project proposes to improve the safety and capacity of the Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard intersection Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 326.Pleasant Hill Road Bicycle Gap Closure (ATP) -- This project will close gaps for continuous Class II bike lanes on Pleasnat Hill Road and study protected/off-street facilities. Supervisor District 4 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 327.Pleasant Hill Road Bicycle Improvements - Geary Road to Taylor Boulevard (AOB) -- Pleasant Hill Road Bicycle Improvements - Geary Road to Taylor Boulevard (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk and prohibit curb side parking to create bicycle lanes along Pleasant Hill Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 328.Pleasant Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation () -- Pleasant Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation -- This project proposes to rehabilitate the existing Pleasant Hill Road Bridge over Taylor Boulevard (Bridge No. 28C0154) which is identified as structurally deficient. Supervisor District 2 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-27 329.Pleasant Hill Road Complete Streets Improvements -- Geary Road to Taylor Boulevard – Geary Road to Taylor Boulevard (Central County AOB) – This project proposes to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk and prohibit curbside parking to create bicycle lanes along Pleasant Hill Road. Supervisor District 2 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 330.Pleasant Hill Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk and prohibit curbside parking to create buffered bicycle lanes along Pleasant Hill Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Lafayette(unincorporated) 331.Pleasant Hill Road Sidewalk Project -- 1700 Block to Diablo View Road west side (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct a sidewalk on the west side of Pleasant Hill Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 332.Point of Timber Road & Byron Highway Intersection Improvements () -- DELETE - Duplicate Supervisor District Supervisor 3 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 333.Pomona Street Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project will stripe Class IIB bike lanes to connect San Pablo Avenue to Crockett. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 334.Pomona Street Bicycle Improvements - 2nd Avenue to Rolph Avenue (ATP) -- This project will upgrade existing Class II bike lanes to buffered bike lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 335.Pomona Street Bicycle Improvements - I-80 to 2nd Avenue (ATP) -- This project will add bike lanes and traffic calming measures to Pomona Street. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 336.Pomona Street Bicycle Improvements - Rolph Avenue to Baldwin Avenue (ATP) -- This project is to add bike lanes and traffic calming measures to Pomona Street. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 337.Pomona Street Sidewalk Project -- 3rd Avenue to Rolph Park Drive (south side of road) (CTPL) -- This project is to construct sidewalk on the south side of Pomona Street. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 338.Pomona Street Trail Improvements (ATP) -- This project will improve pedestrian mobility on the trail along Pomona Street. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 339.Pomona Street/Winslow Avenue/Carquinez Scenic Drive Safety Alignment Study (Hercules/Rodeo/Crockett AOB) -- This project is to conduct a safety alignment study along Pomona Street, Winslow Avenue, and Carquinez Scenic Drive. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 340.Port Chicago Highway at Willow Pass Road Mult-Modal Safety Improvements -- Lynbrook Dive to Weldon Street (CTPL) -- Widen Port Chicago Highway to add two bike lanes and a sidewalk. Construct sidewalk and bike lane on Willow Pass Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 341.Port Chicago Highway Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - Driftwood Drive to McAvoy Road (Bay Point AOB) -- This project proposes to construct a bike lane/shoulder along both sides of Port Chicago Highway, and a sidewalk along the south side. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-28 342.Port Chicago Highway Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project will implement a road diet to incorporate Class IV bike lanes, and will construct intersection safety improvements, and high visibility crosswalks. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 343.Port Chicago Highway Improvements (PWD) -- This project proposes to construct safety, pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Port Chicago Highway. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 344.Port Chicago Highway Improvements - Driftwood Drive to Pacifica Avenue (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- This project will construct safety improvements on Port Chicago Highway between Driftwood Drive and Pacifica Avenue Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 345.Port Chicago Highway Realignment Project - McAvoy Road to Pacifica Avenue (Bay Point AOB) -- This project will realign the sharp horizontal curve on Port Chicago Highway, add an eastbound left turn pocket at McAvoy Road, and add sidewalks along both sides of Port Chicago Highway. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 346.Port Chicago Highway Trail Gap Closure (ATP) -- This project will close a gap in the Port Chicago Highway existing trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Clyde 347.Port Chicago Hwy Realignment Project - McAvoy Road to Skipper Road (AOB) -- Port Chicago Highway Realignment Project - McAvoy Road to Pacifica Avenue (name revised)(Bay Point AOB) – This project is to realign the sharp horizontal curve in Port Chicago Highway, add an eastbound left turn pocket at McAvoy Road, and add sidewalks al Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Bay Point 348.Reliez Valley Road Bicycle Improvements - County line to Alhambra Valley Road (ATP) -- This project will stripe Class III bike lane markings and install speed feedback signs, traffic warning signs, and edge lines. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 349.Reliez Valley Road Bicycle Improvements - North of Grayson Road to Withers Avenue (AOB) -- Reliez Valley Road Bicycle Improvements - North of Grayson Road to Withers Avenue (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct bicycle lanes by widening the shoulders along Reliez Valley Road. There are drainage modifications and parking considerat Supervisor District Supervisor 4 Supervisor 2 -- Pleasant Hill (unincorporated) 350.Reliez Valley Road Bicycle Improvements. (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes to construct bicycle lanes by widening the shoulders along Reliez Valley Road. There are drainage modifications and parking considerations to be resolved. Supervisor District 2 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 351.Reliez Valley Road Complete Streets -- Alhambra Valley Road to Grayson Road (Martinez AOB) -- This project will widen the roadway to two lanes and add left turn pockets/lanes to Reliez Valley Road between Alhambra Valley Road to Grayson Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Alhambra Valley 352.Reliez Valley Road Complete Streets Improvements -- North of Grayson Road to Withers Avenue (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct bicycle lanes by widening the shoulders along Reliez Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-29 Valley Road. There are drainage modifications and parking considerations Supervisor District 2 - Lafayette (unincorporated) 353.Reliez Valley Road Improvements and Multi-Use Path -- Alhambra Valley Road to 0.25 Miles North of Carter Acres Lane (Martinez/Briones AOB Update) -- This project is to widen Reliez Valley Road to construct a pedestrian/bicycle path and a left turn pocket/lane to match the County's precise alignment plan. Supervisor District 5 -- Alhambra Valley 354.Reliez Valley Road Trail Project (ATP) -- This project will construct Class I path along Reliez Valley Road. Supervisor District 2 -- Lafayette(unincorporated) 355.Richmond Parkway & Parr Boulevard Intersection Improvements (ATP) -- This project will construct intersection safety improvements including high visibility crosswalks, passive actuation for bicyclists, curb ramps and curb extensions. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 356.Richmond Parkway Improvements - Pittsburg Avenue to County Line (ATP) -- This project will upgrade and widen an existing Class I path along Richmond Parkway and improve ADA accessibility and pedestrian/bicyclist crossing. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 357.Richmond Parkway Improvements - West Gertrude Avenue to Pittsburg Avenue (ATP) -- This project will upgrade and widen an existing Class I path along Richmond Parkway and improve ADA accessibility and pedestrian/bicyclist crossing. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 358.Richmond Parkway Safety Improvements (HSIP - Cycle 10) -- This project will construct safety improvements on Richmond Parkway. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 359.Rincon Road Widening and Pedestrian Improvements Project -- Arlington Avenue to Arlington Avenue (CTPL) -- This project proposes to widen Rincon Road and construct pedestrian improvements between the two Arlington Avenue intersections. Supervisor District 1 -- Arlington 360.Rodeo Downtown Infrastructure Improvements (CTPL) -- Construct infrastructure improvements in the Rodeo area including sidewalks, bike lanes, curb ramps Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 361.Ruby Ave Sidewalk - W. Gertrude Ave to 221 Ruby Ave (-) -- This project is to improve pedestrian safety on Ruby Avenue. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 362.Rudgear Road & San Miguel Drive Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project would install a mini-roundabout at the intersection of Rudgear Road and San Miguel Drive. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 363.Rudgear Road Safety Improvements (CTPL) -- Rudgear Road Safety Improvements - This project is to construct safety improvements along Rudgear Road Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 364.Rudgear Road/San Miguel/Walnut Boulevard/Mountain View Boulevard Safety Improvements (CTPL) -- This project will construct safety improvements on the listed roads. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-30 365.San Marco Boulevard Complete Streets (ATP) -- This project proposes to improve safety at interchange and construct Class IV bikeways. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 366.San Miguel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct a pedestrian path along the west side of San Miguel Drive from Blackwood Drive to Rudgear Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 367.San Miguel Drive Complete Streets Improvements -- Rudgear Road to Blackwood Drive () -- San Miguel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct a pedestrian path along the west side of San Miguel Drive from Blackwood Drive to Rudgear Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 368.San Miguel Drive Safety Improvements (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct a pedestrian path along the west side of San Miguel Drive from Blackwood Drive to Rudgear Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 369.San Pablo Ave Sidewalk - Willow Ave to City of Hercules Limits (CTPL) This project is to construct sidewalk. -- Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 370.San Pablo Avenue & Willlow Avenue Intersection Improvements (ATP) This project is to improve the intersection -- Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 371.San Pablo Avenue / Parker Avenue Sidewalk (Board of Supervisors) -- This project adds 800 feet of sidewalk at the border between the City of Hercules and Rodeo. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 372.San Pablo Avenue Bicycle Improvements - Parker Avenue to Pomona Street (ATP) -- This project will implement road diet and install new two-way, barrier-separated, shared-use path along roadway to serve as a connection between Bay Trail segments. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 373.San Pablo Avenue Bicycle Improvements - Rodeo Avenue to Parker Avenue (ATP) -- This Project will add green-back sharrows and wayfinding to connect Bay Trail terminus to San Pablo Ave bike lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 374.San Pablo Avenue Bicycle Improvments -- Kay Road to City of Pinole (West County AOB) -- This project is to construct Bicycle improvements on San Pablo Avenue from Kay Road to City of Pinole. Supervisor District 1 -- Tara Hills 375.San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project - Rodeo to Crockett (Study/ATP) -- This project is to construct improvement in accordance with the San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Feasibility Report from Rodeo to Crockett. Supervisor District 5 -- Crockett 376.San Pablo Avenue Improvements - Richmond Parkway to Golden Gate Park (Vision Zero - Tier II) This project is to improve San Pablo Avenue -- Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 377.San Pablo Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements -- Eire Drive to Pinole City Limits (West County AOB) -- This project is to construct pedestrian improvements on San Pablo Avenue from Eire Drive to City of Pinole. Supervisor District 1 -- Tara Hills Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-31 378.San Pablo Avenue Road Diet (Vision Zero - Tier I) This project is to improve San Pablo Avenue with a road diet -- Supervisor District 5 -- Tara Hills 379.San Pablo Avenue Transit Corridor Improvements -- Various Locations (WCCTAC) -- This project will improve various sections of the San Pablo Avenue corridor. This project includes costs in the cities. Supervisor District 1 & 5 -- Tara Hills 380.San Pablo Creek Trail -- Richmond City Limit (East of El Portal) to Appian Way (Richmond- El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes the construction of a shared use path. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 381.San Pablo Creek Trail Improvements - Richmond Parkway to Fred Jackson Way (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct Class I path along south side of San Pablo Creek. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 382.San Pablo Creek Trail Improvements - Wildcat Marsh Trail to Richmond Parkway (ATP) -- Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 383.San Pablo Dam Rd & Greenridge Drive Signal Improvements (Signal Priority List) -- This project proposes to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and Greenridge Drive. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 384.San Pablo Dam Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - Tri Lane to Appian Way (CTPL) -- This project proposes to install pedestrian and bicycle improvements along San Pablo Dam Road from Tri Lane to Appian Way. This project will be built with other San Pablo Dam Road projects. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 385.San Pablo Dam Road Bicycle Improvements -- Orinda City Limit to Northerly AOB Boundary (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes bicycle improvements along San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 386.San Pablo Dam Road Complete Streets - Castro Ranch Road to Existing Bike Lane (ATP) – Continue Road Diet with Class IV lanes to lane merge - Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 387.San Pablo Dam Road Complete Streets - May Road to Valley View Road (ATP) -- This project proposes a complete Streets project including road diet, Class IV bicycle facility, uncontrolled crosswalks at bus stops, and intersection improvements and to close sidewalk gaps. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 388.San Pablo Dam Road Complete Streets - Valley View Road to Castro Ranch Road (ATP) -- This project proposes a complete Streets project including Class IV bicycle facility and intersection improvements and to close sidewalk gaps. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 389.San Pablo Dam Road Downtown Improvements -- El Portal Drive to Castro Ranch Road (WCCTAC) -- This project proposes complete street improvements on San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-32 390.San Pablo Dam Road Improvements (Various Locations) (PWD) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements and bicycle improvements along San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 391.San Pablo Dam Road Improvements - El Portal Drive to May Road (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 392.San Pablo Dam Road Improvements - May Road to Kennedy Grove Entrance (Vision Zero - Tier I) - -Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 393.San Pablo Dam Road Intersection Improvements (Various Locations) (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct intersection improvements along San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 394.San Pablo Dam Road Multimodal and Safety Improvements -- Appian Way to AOB Boundary (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to construct safety improvements and bicycle improvements along San Pablo Dam Road and within the West County AOB limit. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 395.San Pablo Dam Road Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements -- El Portal Drive to Hillcrest Road/Appian Way (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes complete streets improvements by providing additional pedestrian crossing. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 396.San Pablo Dam Road Roadway Safety Improvements -- City of Orinda Limit to Northerly AOB Boundary (Central County AOB) -- This project proposes Roadway improvements along San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 397.San Pablo Dam Road Safety Improvements -- San Pablo Reservoir to AOB Boundary (West County AOB) -- Install safety improvements along road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 398.Sandmound Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Mariner Road to Cypress Road (Bethel Island AOB) -- Widen road with shoulders, stripe bike lanes, and construct sidewalks on both sides of road within project limits. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 399.Sandmound Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements -- Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road (Bethel Island AOB) -- This project proposes to widen travel lanes and improve shoulders for about 0.3 miles of Sandmound Boulevard from the Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road. Supervisor District 3 -- Bethel Island 400.Sandmound Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements - Mariner Rd to Cypress Road (AOB) -- Sandmound Boulevard Improvements - Mariner Road to Cypress Road (Bethel Island AOB) – This project proposes to widen travel lanes and improve shoulders along 1.1 miles of Sandmound Boulevard from Mariner Road to Cypress Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 401.Sandmound Boulevard Widening - Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road (AOB) -- Sandmound Boulevard Widening - Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road (Bethel Island AOB) – This project proposes to widen travel lanes and improve shoulders for about 0.3 miles of Sandmound Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-33 Boulevard from Oakley City Limits to Mariner Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 402.Santa Rita Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements -- Appian Way to Richmond City Limit (Richmond-El Sobrante AOB) -- This project proposes to implement complete streets principles and improve pedestrian safety. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 403.Saranap Area Roadway Improvements (CTPL) -- Saranap Area Roadway Improvements - Apply microsurface treatment to Olympic Boulevard and Tice Valley Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 404.Sellers Ave & Balfour Road Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to install a new traffic signal and exclusive left-turn lanes at the intersection of Sellers Avenue and Balfour Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 405.Sellers Avenue & Chestnut Avenue Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- This project proposes to install a new traffic signal and exclusive left-turn lane at the intersection of Sellers Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 406.Sellers Avenue & Marsh Creek Road Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- Signalize the intersection, restripe, and install C.3 facilities. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 407.Sellers Avenue & Sunset Road Intersection Improvements (East County Regional AOB) -- Signalize the intersection, restripe, and install C.3 facilities. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 408.Sellers Avenue Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to construct shoulders and bike lanes along Sellers Avenue between Delta Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 409.Sellers Avenue Intersection Improvements (Various Locations) (PWD) -- This project is to improve various intersections. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 410.Sellers Avenue Widening - Brentwood City Limits to Marsh Creek Road (East County Regional AOB) -- Widen road to ultimate width including class 2 bike lanes. District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 411.Sellers Avenue Widening - Delta Road to Chestnut Street (East County Regional AOB) -- Widen road to ultimate width including class 2 bike lanes. District 3 -- Knightsen 412.Sellers Avenue Widening -- Main Canal to Marsh Creek Road (East County Regional AOB) -- This project is to widen Sellers Avenue. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 413.Shell Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to pave shoulder and stripe bike lane in uphill direction. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-34 414.Springbrook Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct sidewalk improvements and stripe shoulder along Springbrook Road starting near Gilmore Court to about Regency Court. Supervisor District 4 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 415.Springbrook Road Complete Streets Improvements () -- Springbrook Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct sidewalk improvements and stripe shoulder along Springbrook Road starting near Gilmore Court to about Regency Court. Supervisor District -- 416.SR 239 Transportation Corridor Improvements (CTPL) -- SR 239 Transportation Corridor Improvements - This project is to build the SR 239 freeway in the southeast portion of the County. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 417.SR 24 Bikeway (CTPL) -- SR 24 Bikeway - This project is to study and construct a bikeway along the SR 24 corridor. Supervisor District 2 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 418.SR 4 & Discovery Bay Blvd Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- This project is to improve the intersection. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 419.SR 4 & Byron Highway Intersection Improvements South (East County Regional AOB) -- This project is to improve the intersection. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 420.SR 4 & Byron Highway South Intersection Widening (Phase 2) (AOB) -- State Route 4 & Byron Highway (South) Intersection Widening (Phase 2) (East County Regional AOB) – This project proposes to widen the existing pavement on Byron Highway’s portion of the intersection to provide turn lanes onto State Route 4. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 421.SR 4 & Newport Drive Intersection Improvements (Discovery Bay AOB) -- Signalize the intersection, restripe, and install curb ramps. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 422.SR 4 & Newport Drive Signal (Discovery Bay AOB) -- State Route 4 & Newport Drive Signal (Discovery Bay AOB) – This project proposes to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 4 and Newport Drive in cooperation with Caltrans. Supervisor District Supervisor 3 - - East County (unincorporated) 423.SR 4 Bicycle Facilities Improvements -- Newport Drive to Discovery Bay Boulevard (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project is to study and construct bicycle facilies along SR 4 in the Discovery Bay area. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 424.SR 4 Bridge Widening at Bixler Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard (Discovery Bay AOB) -- This project is to widen the bridges on SR 4. Supervisor District 3 -- Discovery Bay 425.SR 4 West Bikeway (CTPL) -- The project will construct a bicycle path parallel to State Route 4 West. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 426.SR 4 Widening - Bixler Road to Discovery Bay Boulevard (Discovery Bay Nexus Study) -- This project proposes to widen about 1.2 miles of State Route 4, from Bixler Road to Discovery Bay Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-35 Boulevard, to construct four 12-ft travel lanes and 8-ft shoulders/bike lanes. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 427.SR 4 Widening - Byron Highway and Regetta Drive (CTPL) -- State Route 4 Widening – Byron Highway to Regatta Drive (Discovery Bay AOB) – This project proposes to widen State Route 4 between Byron Highway and Regatta Drive. Supervisor District -- East County (unincorporated) 428.SR 4 Widening -- Byron Highway and Regatta Drive (Discovery Bay Nexus Study) -- Project will widen SR 4 to provide four 12-foot travel lanes between Byron Highway and Regatta Drive. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 429.SR 4 Widening Project -- Marsh Creek Road to San Joaquin County (CTPL) -- This project will widen State Route 4 from a 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane arterial from Marsh Creek Road to the San Joaquin County line. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 430. SR239 - Preconstruction Activities (ECCRFFA) -- This project includes preconstruction activities that includes full environmental approval, design and ROW protection. No construction costs and excludes all activities associated with the Vasco Road-Byron Highway Connector segment. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 431.SR239/Trilink: Byron Airport Connector (CTPL) -- SR239/Trilink: Vasco Road-Byron Highway Connector – This project proposes to construct a new roadway as part of the future Route 239 connector between Vasco Road and Byron Highway. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 432.SR239: Vasco Road – Byron Highway Connector Segment (ECCRFFA) -- This project is to construct a new 2-lane roadway between Vasco Road and Byron Highway and associated local improvements. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 433.Stone Valley Road & Miranda Avenue Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- Stone Valley Road & Miranda Avenue Intersection Improvements (Alamo AOB) - This project proposes to improve intersection capacity on Miranda Ave. Supervisor District -- 434.Stone Valley Road & Roundhill Road Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct crosswalk improvements at the Roundhill Road intersection. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 435.Stone Valley Road & Smith Road Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- This project proposes to install a left turn lane at Smith Road. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 436.Stone Valley Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- Upgrade to buffered bike lanes. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 437.Stone Valley Road Improvements - High Eagle Road to Roundhill Road (CTPL) -- Delete - Completed Project Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Alamo 438.Stone Valley Road Improvements - Roundhill Road to Glenwood Court (CTPL) -- Supervisor District Supervisor 2 -- Alamo Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-36 439.Stone Valley Road Improvements - Stone Valley Way to High Eagle Road (CTPL) – This project is to improve Stone Valley Road -- Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 440.Sunset Road & Byron Highway Intersection Improvements (Vision Zero - Tier II) This project is to improve the intersection. Supervisor District 3 -- Byron 441.Sunset Road Widening - Sellers Avenue to Byron Highway (East County Regional AOB) -- Widen shoulders and restripe with bike lanes. Supervisor District 3 -- Knightsen 442.Sycamore Avenue Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to stripe Class IIB buffered bike lanes to connect to Franklin Canyon trail. Supervisor District 5 -- Rodeo 443.Tara Hills Drive Complete Streets Project (CTPL) -- Tara Hills Drive Complete Streets Project (CTPL) –This project proposes to install bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Tara Hills Drive in the Tara Hills area. Supervisor District Supervisor 1 -- Tara Hills 444.Tara Hills Drive Pedestrian Safety Improvements and Traffic Calming -- San Pablo Avenue to City of Pinole (West County AOB) -- This project proposes to install vehicle and pedestrian improvements along Tara Hills Drive in the Tara Hills area. Supervisor District 1 -- Tara Hills 445.Tice Valley Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project is to construct complete streets improvements along Tice Valley Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 446.Tice Valley Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- Tice Valley Lane to 200' East of Tice Hollow Court (Central County AOB) - This project is to construct complete streets improvements along Tice Valley Boulevard. Supervisor District 2 -- Saranap 447.Tice Valley Road Bicycle Improvements - Tice Valley Lane to Crest Avenue (ATP) -- Extend Class II bike lanes to Crest Ave. Supervisor District 2 -- Alamo 448.Treat Boulevard & Buskirk Avenue Intersection Improvements (CTPL) -- This project is to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Treat Boulevard and Buskirk Avenue per the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Supervisor District 4 -- Contra Costa Centre 449.Treat Boulevard & Jones Road Intersection Improvements (Central County AOB) -- This project modifies the intersection of Treat Boulevard and Jones Road to improve its level of service. The project will construct an additional left turn bay to the southbound approach of Jones Road, as well as a new right turn lane to northbound Jones Supervisor District 4 -- Contra Costa Centre 450.Treat Boulevard (I-680 Overcrossing) Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (CTPL) -- Treat Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - I-680 Overcrossing to Jones Road (NEW)(Central County AOB) – This project is to improve bicycle and pedestrian accessibility and safety along Treat Boulevard from Main Street to Jones Road. Supervisor District Supervisor 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 451.Treat Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - Jones Road to Walnut Creek City Limits (Central County AOB) -- This project will construct 5-ft bike lanes to improve bicycle accessibility and safety along Treat Boulevard east of Jones Road. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-37 452.Treat Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- I-680 Overpass to Jones Road (CTPL) The proposed project implements Class IV buffered bicycle lanes with green markings and vertical elements. The buffered bike lanes are provided by narrowing existing lanes. Supervisor District 2 -- Contra Costa Centre 453.Valley View Rd Sidewalk - Olinda Rd to existing sidewalk 250 feet north of Olinda Rd (CTPL) -- Supervisor District 1 – El Sobrante 454.Valley View Road Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- Widen and buffer bike lanes, close bike lane gaps. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 455.Valley View Road Improvements - Appian Way to City of Richmond (CTPL) -- This project proposes to improve Valley View Road from Appian Way to the City of Richmond. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 456.Valley View Road Improvements - City of Richmond to San Pablo Dam Road (CTPL) -- This project proposes to widen Valley View Road from City of Richmond to San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 457.Valley View Road Widening - San Pablo Dam Road to Appian Way (CTPL) -- This project proposes to widen Valley View Road from City of Richmond to San Pablo Dam Road. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 458.Vasco Road / Camino Diablo Intersection Improvements (HSIP Cycle 10) -- This project will construct additional features to improve the safety of the Vasco Road/Camino Diablo intersection, including Active Dilemma Detection Zone cameras, deceleration and acceleration lanes. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 459.Vasco Road and Walnut Boulevard Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 10) -- This project will construct safety improvements at the intersection of Vasco Road and Walnut Boulevard Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 460.Vasco Road Safety Improvements Phase 2 (PWD) -- This project proposes to widen the roadway and to construct a median barrier for about 1.5 miles of Vasco Road. Work also includes widening a single span bridge, constructing wildlife crossings, and constructing mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaini Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 461.Vasco Road Safety Improvements - Various Locations (Staff) -- This project will construct multiple safety improvements along Vasco Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 462.Vasco Road Safety Improvements - Walnut Boulevard to Camino Diablo (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project will install a no-passing lane and centerline rumble strips to improve safety at the intersection. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 463.Vasco Road Widening (ECCRFFA) -- This project widens Vasco Road to 4 lanes from Marsh Creek Road to the County line. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-38 464.Verde Elementary School Secondary Access () -- Verde Elementary School Secondary Access (North Richmond AOB) – This project is to provide a secondary access to Verde Elementary. Currently, vehicular traffic can only enter from Giaramita Street. Supervisor District -- 465.Via Verde -- San Pablo Creek Bridge to downtown San Pablo Dam Road (Richmond/El Sobrante AOB) -- Construct a pedestrian bridge over San Pablo Creek between Via Verdi and Appian Way. Supervisor District 1 -- El Sobrante 466.Walnut Boulevard & Vasco Road Intersection Improvements (Vision Zero - Tier II) -- VZ Tier 2 project, no scoping done. Supervisor District 3 -- Byron 467.Walnut Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (ECCRFFA) -- This project is to provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Walnut Boulevard. Supervisor District 3 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 468.Walnut Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - Armstrong Road to Camino Diablo (ATP) -- Add Class II bike lanes along Walnut Blvd. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 469.Walnut Boulevard Bicycle Improvements - Marsh Creek Road to Vasco Road (Community) -- Walnut Blvd Bicycle Improvements - Marsh Creek Road to Vasco Road – This project proposes to construct bicycle roadway improvements along Walnut Boulevard (Brentwood) from Marsh Creek Road to Vasco Road. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 470.Walnut Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements -- Valley View Lane to 250' Northwest of Walnut Court (Central County AOB) -- Walnut Boulevard Complete Street Improvements (Central County AOB) - This project is to install sidewalks on both sides of Walnut Boulevard from View Lane to 250' northwest of Walnut Court. Supervisor District 4 -- 471.Walnut Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements - View Lane to 250' west of Walnut Court (Central County AOB) -- Walnut Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements - View Ln to 250' west of Walnut Court (Central County AOB) – This project is to construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Walnut Boulevard from View land to 250’ west of Walnut Court. Supervisor District 4 -- 472.Walnut Boulevard Road Widening Project -- City of Brentwood to Marsh Creek Road (CTPL) -- This project is to widen Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and the City of Brentwood line to 4 lanes. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 473.Walnut Boulevard Safety Improvements () -- Walnut Boulevard Safety Improvements - This project is to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Supervisor District -- 474.Walnut Boulevard Shoulder Widening - Marsh Creek Road to Vasco Road (HSIP Cycle 11) -- This project is to install bike lanes by widening and restriping the roadway and install a centerline rumble strip. Supervisor District 3 -- East County (unincorporated) 475.Walnut Boulevvard Pedestrian Improvements (Central County AOB) -- Construct sidewalks on both sides of road within project limits. Supervisor District 4 -- Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 476.Walnut Heights Area -- Road Safety Improvements () -- 1) Mountain View Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements – San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard (Central County AOB) – This project Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-39 proposes to construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Mountain View Boulevard from San Miguel Drive to Walnut Boulevard. Supervisor District -- 477.Waterbird Way Bicycle Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to stripe bike lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 478.Waterfront Road Bicycle Improvements - I-680 to Waterbird Way (ATP) -- Pave shoulder and stripe Class II buffered bike lanes. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 479.Waterfront Road Bicycle Improvements - Waterbird Way to Future Iron Horse Trail (ATP) -- Extend bike lane son Waterfront Rd to future Pacheco Marsh Park. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 480.Waterfront Road Grade Change Project (PWD) -- This project is to raise the roadway in anticipation of global sea level rise. A portion of the roadway is bordered by McNabney Marsh and other wetlands that occasionally spill onto the roadway. Supervisor District 5 -- Martinez(unincorporated) 481.Wayfinding Signage Placement for Walnut Creek and Iron Horse Trail () -- Wayfinding Signage Placement for Walnut Creek and Iron Horse Trail — This project proposes to co-sponsor with the City of Walnut Creek to install wayfinding signs in the unincorporated Walnut Creek area. Supervisor District -- 482.West County Striped Intersection with Beacons -- Various Schools (Proposed West County AOB) - -This project is improve pedestrian crossing at two schools in the Tara Hills area. Supervisor District 1 -- Tara Hills 483.Whyte Park Avenue Sidewalk Project -- Boulevard Way to Bridge Road (CTPL) -- This project proposes to construct sidewalk between Boulevard Way and Bridge Road. Supervisor District 2 - - Walnut Creek (unincorporated) 484.Wildcat Creek Trail Improvements (ATP) -- This project proposes to either upgrade the trail undercrossing to prevent flooding OR provide at-grade trail crossing. Supervisor District 1 -- North Richmond 485.Willow Pass Road & Bailey Road Intersection Improvements (AOB) -- Willow Pass Road & Bailey Road Intersection Improvements (Bay Point AOB) – This project is to widen Willow Pass Road to accommodate an additional westbound turn lane and new eastbound right turn lane. Supervisor District Supervisor 5 -- Bay Point 486.Willow Pass Road & Evora Road Intersection Improvements (Bay Point AOB/ Vision Zero Tier II/ATP) -- This project proposes intersection improvements including signal modifications and the addition of second left turn lanes at westbound Evora Road and northbound Willow Pass Road, and a right turn lane at eastbound Evora Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 487.Willow Pass Road (West) & SR 4 Interchange Improvements (Bay Point AOB/ Vision Zero Tier II) -- This project is to install new traffic signals at the interchange of Willow Pass Road (West) and SR 4 westbound and eastbound off ramps. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. D-40 488.Willow Pass Road -- Signalize Eastbound and Westbound Off-ramps of State Route 4 () -- Supervisor District -- 489.Willow Pass Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements (ATP) -- This project will either constrcut a two-way Class I bike path or Class IV cycle track and sidewalk on the south side of Willow Pass Road. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 490.Willow Pass Road Bicycle Improvements - Avila Road to Evora Road (ATP) -- This project will construct a bicycle safety project through interchange, where coordination with Caltrans will be needed. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 491.Willow Pass Road Complete Streets (ATP) -- This Complete Street Project will construct class IV separated bike lanes, intersection safety improvements, crosswalk enhancements, and sidewalk gap closures. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 492.Willow Pass Road Improvements - Bailey Road to Pittsburg City Limits (ECCRFFA) -- This project proposes to widen Willow Pass Road to provide four travel lanes and an application of slurry. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 493.Willow Pass Road Improvements - Evora Road to SR 4 (Bay Point AOB) -- This project is to widen Willow Pass Road to add a second right turn on southbound Evora Rd onto the westbound SR 4 on-ramp and two left turn pockets onto the SR 4 eastbound on-ramp. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 494.Willow Pass Road Restriping - Bailey Road to Pittsburg City Limit (Bay Point AOB) -- This project proposes to restripe Willow Pass Road to provide four travel lanes and an application of slurry. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point 495.Willow Pass Road Road Diet (Vision Zero - Tier I) -- Road diet between Port Chicago Highway and N Broadway Avenue and install protected bike lanes, and restripe all crosswalks. Supervisor District 5 -- Bay Point Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) Report for 2024 through 2031. 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3463 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/14/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:DENY claims filed by George Joseph Arsenith; Eugene Bordegaray; CSAA a subrogee of Richard C. Camara; Patricia Gleason; Edison Learson; Melissa Menez; John Putt (4); Ricky Dwayne Redd; Kamani Stelly; Subroclaims o/b/o Geico a/s/o Thupten Dharab; and Latrell White Jr. DENY amended claims filed by Praveen Gupta; and Coral Michel. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Monica Nino, County Administrator Report Title:Claims ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: DENY claims filed by George Joseph Arsenith; Eugene Bordegaray; CSAA a subrogee of Richard C. Camara; Patricia Gleason; Edison Learson; Melissa Menez; John Putt (4); Ricky Dwayne Redd; Kamani Stelly; Subroclaims o/b/o Geico a/s/o Thupten Dharab; and Latrell White Jr. DENY amended claims filed by Praveen Gupta; and Coral Michel. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: George Joseph Arsenith: Personal injury claim related to asbestos exposure in the amount of $50,000,000. Eugene Bordegaray: Property claim for damage to roof gutters in the amount of $644. CSAA a/s/o Richard C. Camara: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $7,651.82. Patricia Gleason: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $863.75. Edison Learson: Property claim for missing shoes in the amount of $67. Melissa Menez: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $3,289.04. John Putt (4): Employment claim for wrongful termination in an amount to be determined. Ricky Dwayne Redd: Civil rights claim related to excessive force in the amount of $75,000. Kamani Stelly: Civil rights claim related to excessive force in the amount $100,000. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3463,Version:1 Subroclaims o/b/o Geico a/s/o Thupten Dharab: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $25,537.37. Latrell White Jr.: Personal injury claim related to bus accident in an amount to exceed $35,000. Praveen Gupta: Amended real property claim for loss of access to property in the amount of $548,420. Coral Michel: Amended personal injury claim related to scooter accident in the amount of $100,000,000. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Not acting on the claims could extend the claimants’ time limits to file actions against the County. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3465 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/2/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Pamela Kirk-Veasey vs. Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $125,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Final Settlement of Claim, Pamela Kirk-Veasey vs. Contra Costa County ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Pamela Kirk-Veasey and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $125,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $125,000. BACKGROUND: Attorney Mark A. Cartier, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Pamela Kirk-Veasey v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 1, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 1, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3465,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3466 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Anita Wright vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $110,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Click or tap here to enter text. ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Anita Wright and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $110,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $110,000. BACKGROUND: Attorney Suzanne M. Aboujudom, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Anita Wright v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 1, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 1, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3466,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3467 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/4/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Kevin Dotts vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $96,560, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Final Settlement of Claim, Kevin Dotts vs. Contra Costa County ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Kevin Dotts and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $96,560. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $96,560. BACKGROUND: Attorney Leslie A. Leyton, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Kevin Dotts v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 1, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 1, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3467,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3468 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Clintonia Walker vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Final Settlement of Claim, Clintonia Walker vs. Contra Costa County ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Clintonia Walker and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $65,000. BACKGROUND: Attorney Leslie A. Leyton, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Clintonia Walker v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 8, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 8, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3468,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3469 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Erik Steele vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Final Settlement of Claim, Erik Steele vs. Contra Costa County ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Erik Steele and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $65,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $65,000. BACKGROUND: Attorney Leslie A. Leyton, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Erik Steele v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 8, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 8, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3469,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3470 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Patrice Newell vs. Contra Costa County; and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $95,000, as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass 5:0 To:Board of Supervisors From:Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management Report Title:Final Settlement of Claim, Patrice Newell vs. Contra Costa County ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Patrice Newell and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $95,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $95,000. BACKGROUND: Attorney Leslie A. Leyton, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Patrice Newell v. Contra Costa County. The Board's October 8, 2024 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Carlson and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier October 8, 2024 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Case will not be settled. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3470,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 358 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-358 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in an initial amount of $181,670 for support of countywide law enforcement programming for the initial period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. (100% Federal) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:Apply for and Accept a 2024 Justice Assistance Grant ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept, subject to compliance with certifications, the U.S. Department of Justice, FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in an initial amount of $181,670 for support of countywide law enforcement programming for the initial period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. FISCAL IMPACT: $181,670, 100% Federal; No County match is required. The participating cities and County allocations are as follows: County Allocation:$23,061 Antioch Allocation:$43,462 Concord Allocation:$41,920 Richmond Allocation:$73,227 Total grant award:$181,670 The County portion of $23,061 will be the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office allocation. This allocation includes $7,930 which is 5% of total cities’ allocations for the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office serving as the fiscal agent (including grant management and administration), for the JAG 2024 grant. The $7,930 will cover management and administration costs of the grant, including personnel and operational costs directly related to grant management. (CFDA 16.738) BACKGROUND: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-358,Version:1 The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG FY2024 Grant is a formula grant with emphasis on assisting local efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Established to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the JAG Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) calculates a minimum base allocation for each state. Once the state funding is calculated, 60 percent of the allocation is awarded to the state and 40 percent to eligible units of local government. Local governments are awarded amounts based on their share of the total violent crime reported within the state. Based on a formula allocation, Contra Costa County has been designated as a disparate jurisdiction because a city within the county is scheduled to receive 150% more than the county while the county bears more than 50% of the costs associated with the prosecution and incarceration of that city’s Part 1 violent crime. Jurisdictions certified as disparate must identify a fiscal agent that will submit a joint application for the total eligible allocation. The Office of the Sheriff has been designated as the fiscal agent for this grant, and if approved, will manage and oversee the distribution of the funds for all participating agencies within the county. The eligible jurisdictions within Contra Costa County have a scheduled distribution totaling $181,670 with $23,061 allocated to the County. If approved, the county allocation will go directly to the Office of the Sheriff. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If unapproved, the Sheriff’s Office will be unable to apply for and accept the grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, and will impact eligible local cities. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF Applying for and Accepting the U.S. Department of Justice 2024 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). WHEREAS, The County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the U.S. Department of Justice; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby authorize the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or the Sheriff’s Chief of Management Services, to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance, including grant modifications and extensions, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice related to the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-358,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:1RES 2024- 359 Name: Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-359 approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in an initial amount of $38,400 to fund proactive enforcement targeting the unauthorized sale of alcoholic beverages within the County for the period October 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. (100% State) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To: Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:Apply for and Accept a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT a Resolution approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in an initial amount of $38,400 to fund proactive enforcement targeting the unauthorized sale of alcoholic beverage by businesses within the County for the period October 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. (100% State) FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this request will initial result in revenue of $38,400 to support the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program, Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT) Program, Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Program, as well as enforcement during the holidays. No County Match is required. BACKGROUND: This grant will provide the Office of the Sheriff additional staffing and resources to institute proactive enforcement and training to help reduce youth access to alcohol and increase safety in Contra Costa County. Enforcement operations will utilize a variety of methods to address sales to minors, unlicensed sales, sales to intoxicated persons, purchase of alcohol with food stamps, illegal gaming, and illicit drug activity in licensed establishments. Expectations include a decline in alcohol related crimes and arrests, with an overall reduction in CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-359,Version:1 the number of police calls for service County-wide. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Negative action on this request will result in the loss of State funding designed to significantly increase safety of persons and property and reduce the unauthorized sale of alcoholic beverages by business within Contra Costa County. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board IN THE MATTER OF Applying for and Accepting the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant; WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors: Authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or the Sheriff’s Chief of Management Services to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any action necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance including grant modifications and extensions provided by the State of California for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:RES 2024-359,Version:1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3471 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with VertiQ Software, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $96,922, for the use of an all-inclusive coroner and medical examiner case management hosted software, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:VertiQ Software, LLC ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with VertiQ Software, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $96,922, for the use of an all-inclusive case management hosted software for the Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this request will result in up to $96,922 in contractual service expenditures and will be funded 100% by the General Fund. BACKGROUND: VertiQ Software, LLC is a leading provider of software and services for Coroners and Medical Examiners. CME Moon, the core product, provides Coroners and Medical Examiners with an all-inclusive case management, which includes death investigation workflow, task management, digital imaging, chain-of- custody through bar-coding, multiple death incident investigation, statistics, and report development. VertiQ Software, LLC’s software product will replace the current Coroner’s database, which is outdated and in need of replacement. The current Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s database is based on the antiquated Microsoft Access software program and is in danger of irreparable terminal software failure. The new VertiQ Moon software, which is specifically made for Coroner’s Offices and Medical Examiner’s Offices, will replace Microsoft Access and will be cloud-based and vendor-hosted, ensuring that the Coroner’s Office has a software program which is robust in its functionality for the coming decades. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3471,Version:1 This agreement includes a limitation of liability and indemnification from the County to VertiQ Software, LLC. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Board does not approve, the current Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s database could fail at any time and may not be able to be repaired owing to how outdated it is. Microsoft Access was launched in 1987. The consequences of such a failure would cause the Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division to be unable to document death investigations properly. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3472 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Office of the Sheriff, a purchase order with SPACEWORX, in an amount not to exceed $9,009, for a correctional facility privacy modular communication booth, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:SPACEWORX ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Office of the Sheriff, a purchase order with SPACEWORX, in an amount not to exceed $9,009, for a Duramate modular communication booth, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this request will result in up to $9,099 in contractual service expenditures and will be funded 100% by the General Fund. BACKGROUND: SPACEWORX is an industry leader in building correctional facility specific privacy booths that allow for purposeful and confidential communication for inmates. This allows inmates to have virtual legal counsel visits and Telehealth appointments for medical and mental health consults, while ensuring confidentiality and enhanced safety of inmates, staff and the facility. By obtaining a Duramate modular communication booth for the Marsh Creek Detention Facility, inmates will not have to be transported to other facilities for needed and required mental health care appointments. Additionally, due to its remote location, the difficulty for legal counsel to drive to see a client will no longer be an issue with the ability to conduct virtual legal appointments and counsel with complete confidentiality. This privacy booth is a collaboration between county departments. Both Detention Health and the Public CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3472,Version:1 Defender’s Office have given their support to assist the Sheriff’s Office in alleviating geographical and staffing issues by providing inmates with virtual and confidential appointments. This agreement includes a limitation of liability and indemnification from the County to SPACEWORX. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff will lose the ability to provide needed remote mental health access and appointments to the population of incarcerated people housed at the Marsh Creek Detention Facility. This will greatly impact their health and safety as they will not have direct access to a mental health professional when needed. Additionally, private and confidential conversations between inmates and attorneys via remote capability will be non-existent. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3473 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC dba Effectv, in an amount not to exceed $65,500 for targeted Community Warning System outreach campaigns, for the period November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. (100% General Fund) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Report Title:Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC d/b/a Effectv ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC d/b/a Effectv, in an amount not to exceed $65,500 for targeted outreach campaigns for the Office of the Sheriff Community Warning System, for the period November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this request will result in up to $65,500 in contractual service expenditures over a 6-month period and will be funded 100% by the General Fund. BACKGROUND: CCCSO Community Warning system is seeking contract approval with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC d/b/a Effectv due to their compliance with RFP requirements and proven success in targeted outreach campaigns. Effectv will deliver tailored video campaign services for the Community Warning System to assist in eliciting the public to sign up for emergency alerts. Effectv’s support includes creation, distribution, targeted advertising, monitoring and reporting, which are essential for effective outreach and impact assessment in underserved areas. Effectv specializes in providing multi-platform video advertising solutions. Their services include customized video campaigns that leverage proprietary advanced targeting capabilities across television and digital platforms. Effectv ensures that campaigns precisely reach the intended audience by utilizing comprehensive CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3473,Version:1 data insights. They offer end-to-end services from creative development to detailed performance reporting, helping clients maximize their reach and engagement across diverse demographics and regions. This agreement includes a limitation of liability and indemnification from the County to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC d/b/a Effectv. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Board does not approve, the County risks ineffective outreach for the Community Warning System program. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:224-3552 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/9/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:RATIFY a license agreement dated September 21, 2024 between Alexandria Tucker, the owner of the real property located at 1202 Hookston Road in Concord (Property) and, the County, Union Pacific Railroad, Mary Lou Helix, Karen Hook, Debbie Hook, and Blake Pucell (Hookston Parties), allowing the Hookston Parties to enter the Property for the purpose of collecting indoor air samples pursuant to an order by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. (100% Successor Agency funds) Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 2 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development Report Title:Hookston Station Monitoring Investigations ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: RATIFY a license agreement dated September 21, 2024 between Alexandria Tucker, the owner of the real property located at 1202 Hookston Road in Concord (Property) and, the County, Union Pacific Railroad, Mary Lou Helix, Karen Hook, Debbie Hook, and Blake Pucell (Hookston Parties), allowing the Hookston Parties to enter the Property for the purpose of conducting indoor air and sub-slab soil vapor sampling pursuant to an order by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. (100% Successor Agency Funds). FISCAL IMPACT: The County’s share of the cost of this license agreement is a Recognized Obligation of the former Redevelopment Agency and is included in the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) submitted to the California Department of Finance annually. There is no impact on the General Fund. BACKGROUND: In 1992, the County, using Redevelopment Agency funds, acquired a portion of a former railroad right-of-way in the Hookston Station area of Pleasant Hill. The right-of-way was being acquired to preserve the former rail corridor for a future fixed guideway/transit use; for the Iron Horse Trail; and for a roadway connection between the Contra Costa Centre area and Monument Blvd. The roadway element has since been dropped from consideration as a planned roadway. After the County’s acquisition of the right-of-way, chlorinated solvents (trichloroethylene) were determined to exist in the groundwater. Prior testing had not revealed their presence. The property is now part of an approximately 8-acre site that CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3552,Version:2 is the subject of (i) a settlement agreement between the County and the other Hookston Owners, and (ii) Order No. R2- 2023-0015, issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Order). As part of the Order, the Hookston Owners are required to conduct indoor air and sub-slab soil vapor sampling within some of the homes in a nearby condominium development, subject to permission being granted by the homeowners. The license that is the subject of this staff report grants the Hookston Parties access to one of the homes identified as a potential sampling site. The Hookston Parties were notified of this positive development on September 25, 2024, with a window of opportunity for conducting the testing the following week. Under the terms of the license, the Hookston Parties were granted access to the homeowner’s property in exchange for agreeing to restore the property to its original condition. The license agreement enabled the required investigation to proceed on the homeowner’s property. Completion and submittal of the vapor intrusion investigation report will comply with the Order. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Not performing the monitoring of potential vapor intrusion as stipulated by the Order could lead to the imposition of a penalty by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:324-3553 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/3/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director to enter into a Holding Escrow Agreement between the County, First American Trust FSB, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR), the Helix Family Trust dated December 15, 1992, the Karen S. Hook Trust dated March 15, 2009, and the Blake Pucell Living Trust dated July 2, 2018, for the purpose of implementing the remediation and monitoring of the Hookston Station contamination site. (50% UPRR, 25% Hookston Parties, and 25% Contra Costa County Successor Agency funds) Attachments:1. Holding Escrow Agreement V2 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 3 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development Report Title:Holding Agreement for Hookston Remediation Project ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director to execute a Holding Escrow Agreement between First American Trust FSB (Escrow Agent),the County,Union Pacific Railroad Company,the Helix Family Trust dated December 15,1992,the Karen S.Hook Trust dated March 18,2009,and the Blake Pucell Living Trust dated July 2,2018,for the purpose of enabling the Escrow Agent to perform the duties of an escrow agent in connection with the implementation of a remediation and monitoring plan for the Hookston Station contamination site,subject to approval by the County Administrator and approval as to form by County Counsel. FISCAL IMPACT: The County’s share of the cost of this agreement is a Recognized Obligation of the former Redevelopment Agency and is included in the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) submitted to the California Department of Finance annually. There is no impact to the General Fund. BACKGROUND: In 1992,the County,using the Redevelopment Agency funds,acquired a portion of a former railroad right-of- way in the Hookston Station area of Pleasant Hill.The right-of-way was being acquired to preserve the former CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3553,Version:3 way in the Hookston Station area of Pleasant Hill.The right-of-way was being acquired to preserve the former rail corridor for a future fixed guideway/transit use;for the Iron Horse Trail;and for a roadway connection between the Contra Costa Centre area and Monument Blvd.The roadway element has since been dropped from consideration as a planned roadway. The seller of the property,a group of individual investors (Dan &Mary Lou Helix,John Hook,Steven Pucell, and Nancy Ellicock)is referred to as the Hookston Group.The Hookston Group had acquired the right-of-way between Hookston Road and Mayhew Way as part of a reversionary transaction from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.In the County’s acquisition of the right-of-way,steps were taken to protect the County from liability related to the removal of identified surface and sub-surface contaminants. Subsequent to the County’s acquisition of the right-of-way,chlorinated solvents (trichloroethylene)were determined to exist in the groundwater.Prior testing had not revealed their presence.Some of the contamination is suspected to have come from a prior tenant of the property during the tenure of Southern Pacific’s ownership.The County/Agency joined the Hookston Group in filing suit against Southern Pacific related to the groundwater contamination.Effective in November 1997,the County,the Agency (now the Successor Agency),the Hookston Group,and Union Pacific Railroad Company,which is the successor to Southern Pacific,entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the federal lawsuit.In general,the settlement agreement assigned financial responsibility to the parties. The parties owning the property during the time period contaminants are suspected to have been introduced to the groundwater were given the primary role in funding remediation.The County was assigned a subordinate role in funding remediation.The County,the County Redevelopment Agency,and the Hookston Group also entered into an additional settlement agreement in 1998 to further clarify remediation funding responsibilities as outlined above. The parties have engaged in a process to develop and obtain regulatory agency approval of a remediation plan. The remediation plan is ongoing,and the financing of the costs associated with the work goes through an escrow account with contributions from UPRR -50%,the Hookston Group-25%and the County/Successor Agency-25%.Bank of America is currently the escrow holder,while EnSafe,Inc.,is the administrator.EnSafe, Inc.,has moved their firm away from the administration scope and has notified all parties of their desire to terminate their contract.The parties have been working with First American Trust to act as both the escrow holder and administrator and desire to formalize that agreement. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The parties would be without an administrator of the escrow account and could fall behind in their response to Orders from the Water Board. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3553,Version:3 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ 1 HOLDING ESCROW AGREEMENT This Holding Escrow Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of , 20__ (the “Effective Date”) by and among FIRST AMERICAN TRUST FSB (“Escrow Agent”), UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, successor by merger of Southern Pacific Transportation Company, a Delaware corporation ("UPRR," or “Party 1”), CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of California and successor in interest to the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency (the “County,” or “Party 2”), and MARY LOU HELIX, TRUSTEE OF THE HELIX FAMILY TRUST UTA DATED DECEMBER 15, 1992, KAREN S. HOOK, TRUSTEE OF THE KAREN S. HOOK TRUST UTA DATED MARCH 18, 2009, DEBRA HOOK AND BLAKE PUCELL, TRUSTEES OF THE BLAKE PUCELL LIVING TRUST UAD JULY 2, 2018 (together, “Party 3”). Together, Party 1, Party 2, and Party 3 are the “Hookston Parties.” RECITALS A. Escrow Agent is in the business of rendering neutral escrow services to third parties involving the holding of funds and their disbursement in accordance with the directives of the parties. B. The Hookston Parties are parties to a settlement agreement that was entered into in 1997 to resolve a civil suit involving allegations of contamination of the soil, subsoil, surface water and groundwater on and emanating from an approximately 8-acre site located at the intersection of Hookston Road and Bancroft Road in Pleasant Hill, California (the “Hookston Site”) (the “Settlement Agreement”). The terms of the Settlement Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. C. The Hookston Site is currently regulated under Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R2-2023-0015, Amendment of Site Cleanup Requirements Order No. R2-2007 - 0009, adopted September 29, 2023 (the “Order”). D. In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the Hookston Parties are required to share all costs associated with the remediation of the Hookston Site (the “Remediation Costs”) in accordance with the terms of the Order. E. The Hookston Parties share all the Remediation Costs based on the Percentage Allocation. The “Percentage Allocation” means (i) with respect to UPRR, 50% of Remediation Costs, (ii) with respect to the County, 25% of Remediation Costs, and (ii) with respect to Party 3, 25% of Remediation Costs. F. In support of the Hookston Parties’ obligations under the Settlement Agreement and the Order, the Hookston Parties desire to enter into this Agreement with Escrow Agent for the performance of the duties of Escrow Agent, as set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Escrow Agent, the Hookston Parties agree as follows: 2 ARTICLE I CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION 1.1 Appointment of Escrow Agent and Establishment of the Escrow. Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement: (a) the Hookston Parties hereby mutually agree to the establishment of an escrow with and appoint and designate Escrow Agent to act as the escrow holder involving Escrow Agent’s performance of the duties and acts set forth with respect to the Escrow Fund, as the term is defined in Section 1.2 (the “Escrow”); and (b) Escrow Agent hereby accepts such appointment and designation and agrees to the establishment of the Escrow. 1.2 Deposit and Disposition of the Escrow Fund. Concurrent with the Effective Date, (i) Party 1 has deposited with Escrow Agent, and Escrow Agent acknowledges receipt of _______________________ Dollars ($_______) (“Subaccount 1”), (ii) Party 2 has deposited with Escrow Agent, and Escrow Agent acknowledges receipt of _______________________ Dollars ($_______) (“Subaccount 2”), and (iii) Party 3 has deposited with Escrow Agent, and Escrow Agent acknowledges receipt of _______________________ Dollars ($_______) (“Subaccount 3”), (each subaccount, a “Subaccount” and, together, the Subaccounts are the “Escrow Fund”). The Escrow Fund and any other securities, cash or other property delivered to or held by Escrow Agent, pursuant to and subject to the terms of this Agreement, shall also constitute the “Escrow Fund.” Escrow Agent shall hold each Subaccount and the Escrow Fund in the Escrow. Escrow Agent shall not be required to disburse the Escrow Fund from the Escrow, unless and until Escrow Agent receives mutual written instructions signed by Party 1, Party 2, and Party 3 directing the manner in which Escrow Agent is to disburse the Escrow Fund, in the form attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement (“Disbursement Instruction”). The Hookston Parties agree Escrow Agent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to confirm the Disbursement Instruction with an authorized representative of Party 1, Party 2, and Party 3, which is a commercially reasonable security procedure. Escrow Agent may disburse the Escrow Fund, either by wire transfer or certified or bank check, at the sole discretion of Escrow Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any term or provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Escrow Agent shall have the right to disburse the Escrow Fund, without the requirement for any of the Hookston Parties to execute a Disbursement Instruction, if this Agreement sets forth instructions to Escrow Agent as to the manner in which Escrow Agent is to disburse the Escrow Fund. 1.3 Investment of the Escrow Fund. To the extent the Escrow Fund is in the form of cash, Escrow Agent shall invest the Escrow Fund as directed in writing by the Hookston Parties, or, absent such written instructions, Escrow Agent or its nominee shall invest such assets only in one or more of the following: (a) direct, short-term obligations of the United States Government or its instrumentalities; (b) mutual funds which invest all or substantially all of their assets in direct, short-term obligations of the United States government (including those offered by Escrow Agent); (c) variable rate certificates of deposit (including those of Escrow Agent); (d) short-term investments in money market accounts of one or more United States banks (which may include Escrow Agent) having total assets in excess of $100,000,000, in each case having maturities of not more than ninety (90) days; or (e) municipal or corporate bonds having a credit rating of A (Moodys or S&P) or better. 3 ARTICLE 2 ESCROW AGENT 2.1 Rights and Obligations of Escrow Agent. (a) Escrow Agent shall be compensated for its services pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with the Schedule of Fees attached hereto as Exhibit B, together with reimbursement of its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including the fees and costs of attorneys or consultants as Escrow Agent may determine to be reasonably required to perform its duties hereunder (“Escrow Agent Compensation”). Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Escrow Agent, the Hookston Parties agree Escrow Agent shall have the right and authorization to withdraw from the Escrow Fund, when due, the Escrow Agent Compensation. In the event at the time of disbursement the Escrow Fund is deficient as a result of the withdrawal by Escrow Agent of the Escrow Agent Compensation from the Escrow Fund, the Hookston Parties shall be solely responsible for determining the manner in which any deficiency in the Escrow Fund is to be replenished prior to the disbursement of the Escrow Fund. Escrow Agent shall not be required to use its own funds in the performance of any of its obligations or duties or the exercise of any of its rights or powers pursuant to this Agreement. Escrow Agent shall not be required to take any action which, in Escrow Agent’s sole and absolute judgment, could involve Escrow Agent incurring any expense or liability. (b) Escrow Agent shall be held to the exercise of reasonable care in carrying out its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Party 1 and Party 2 agree Escrow Agent shall not be liable to the Hookston Parties for any loss, damage, cost, expense (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements), liability or claim, which does not arise from Escrow Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. In no event shall Escrow Agent be liable for special or consequential damages or be liable in any manner whatsoever for any action taken or omitted upon mutual written instructions from the Hookston Parties, or in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. (c) Unless arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Escrow Agent, Party 1 and Party 2 jointly and severally agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Escrow Agent from and against all losses, damages, costs, charges, payments, liabilities and expenses, including the costs of litigation, investigation and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by Escrow Agent, and arising directly or indirectly out of the performance of the duties of Escrow Agent pursuant to this Agreement. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any act performed or act omitted to be performed in the absence of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Escrow Agent. The terms and provisions of this Section 2.1(c) shall survive the termination of this Agreement. (d) The Hookston Parties agree Escrow Agent does not assume any responsibility for the failure of any of the Hookston Parties to discharge or perform any duty or obligation set forth in this Agreement, nor shall Escrow Agent be responsible for the collection of any monies provided to be paid to any of the Hookston Parties, nor, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, shall Escrow Agent have any discretion with respect to the disposition or investment of the Escrow Fund. The Hookston Parties acknowledge the sole duty and obligation 4 of Escrow Agent are expressly set forth in this Agreement and Escrow Agent shall have no other duties or obligations whatsoever. Escrow Agent shall have no implied duty or obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Escrow Agent shall have the right to consult with legal counsel of its choosing with respect to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the duties and obligations of Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent shall have the right to rely upon the advice of legal counsel involving any duty or obligation of Escrow Agent pursuant to this Agreement. The Hookston Parties agree Escrow Holder shall not be liable for any action taken or act performed by Escrow Agent in accordance with the advice of legal counsel. (e) Escrow Agent may rely absolutely upon the genuineness and authorization of the signature and/or purported signature of each of the Hookston Parties upon any instruction, notice, release, receipt or other document delivered to it pursuant to and in compliance with this Agreement. 2.2 Resignation of Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent may resign at any time upon giving sixty (60) days prior written notice to the Hookston Parties. If Escrow Agent resigns, the Hookston Parties agree that they shall jointly appoint a successor escrow agent within sixty (60) days from receipt of Escrow Agent’s resignation notice. Escrow Agent agrees upon receiving a fully executed Disbursement Instruction, Escrow Agent shall turn over and deliver to the successor escrow agent the Escrow Fund and render an accounting in accordance with Section 2.7. 2.3 Removal of Escrow Agent. The Hookston Parties shall have the right to remove Escrow Agent by delivering written notice to Escrow Agent signed by the Hookston Parties. Any notice pursuant to this Section 2.3 shall: (a) specify the effective date of Escrow Agent’s removal; (b) specify the manner in which the Escrow Fund is to be disbursed by Escrow Agent as of the effective date of Escrow Agent’s removal; and (c) inform Escrow Agent of the identity of any successor escrow agent appointed by the Hookston Parties. Upon the effective date of the removal of Escrow Agent, Escrow Agent shall turn over, deliver or disburse the Escrow Fund in the manner directed in the removal notice and render an accounting as required by Section 2.7. 2.4 Conflicts. In the event Escrow Agent shall be uncertain as to its duties or rights pursuant to this Agreement or if Escrow Agent shall receive instructions, claims or demands from the Hookston Parties that, in Escrow Agent’s opinion, conflicts with any of the provisions of this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to refrain from taking any action and its sole obligations shall be to preserve the Escrow Fund, until Escrow Agent shall receive a Disbursement Instruction or a final order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. 2.5 Right of Interpleader. Should any controversy arise involving one or more of the Hookston Parties or any other person, firm or entity with respect to this Agreement or the Escrow Fund, or should a substitute escrow agent fail to be designated as provided in Section 2.2, or if Escrow Agent should be in doubt as to what action to take pursuant to this Agreement, Escrow Agent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to file a petition for interpleader in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction, as provided in and subject to Section 4.1. If a petition for interpleader is filed, or if Escrow Agent is threatened with litigation or becomes involved in litigation in any manner whatsoever in connection with this Agreement or the Escrow Fund, the 5 Hookston Parties jointly and severally agree to reimburse Escrow Agent for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and any and all other expenses, losses, costs and damages reasonably incurred by Escrow Agent in connection with or resulting from any threatened or actual litigation prior to any disbursement of the Escrow Fund, except as such fees, expenses, losses, costs and damages result from the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Escrow Agent. If any of the Hookston Parties fail to reimburse Escrow Agent in the manner provided in the preceding sentence, each of the Hookston Parties authorize Escrow Agent to deduct the defaulting Hookston Party’s prorata share of all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Escrow Agent pursuant to this Section 2.5 from the defaulting Hookston Party’s Subaccount. 2.6 Successor Escrow Agent. Upon delivery by Escrow Agent of the Escrow Funds to any successor escrow agent appointed by the Hookston Parties: (a) Escrow Agent shall be immediately released and discharged from any and all duties and obligations pursuant to this Agreement; and (b) the successor escrow agent shall thereupon be bound by all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the term “Escrow Agent” as used herein shall be deemed to refer to the successor escrow agent. 2.7 Accounting. Concurrent with the resignation or removal of Escrow Agent or upon the disbursement of the Escrow Fund in the manner directed in a Disbursement Instruction, Escrow Agent shall provide the Hookston Parties with an itemization, summary or accounting of all distributions made from the Escrow Fund pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or a Disbursement Instruction. ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF PARTY 1 AND PARTY 2 3.1 Identifying Information. To assist the government in detecting the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. For a non-individual person such as a business entity, a charity, a trust, or other legal entity, Escrow Agent requires documentation to verify its formation and existence as a legal entity. Escrow Agent may request financial statements, licenses, identification and authorization documents from individuals claiming authority to represent the entity or other relevant documentation. The Hookston Parties acknowledge any identifying information requested by Escrow Agent pertains to Escrow Agent’s compliance with the USA Patriot Act, Pub.L.107-56 (the “Act”), and agrees to provide in a timely manner any additional information reasonably requested by Escrow Agent in connection with the Act or any other governmental rule, law, legislation or regulation to which Escrow Agent or the Escrow is subject. 3.2 Tax Matters. For tax purposes, including, without limitation, federal income tax reporting purposes, Escrow Agent, the Hookston Parties agree to treat each of the Hookston Parties as the beneficial owner of their respective Subaccount. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for preparation, filing and distribution of all IRS 1099 Forms with respect to the each Subaccount. Each of the Hookston Parties agree to provide Escrow Agent with all required information necessary to enable Escrow Agent to comply with the reporting and backup 6 withholding obligations of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Each of the Hookston Parties shall provide Escrow Agent concurrent with the opening of the Escrow with a W-9 federal taxpayer form for taxpayer identification number. 3.3 OFAC Certification. None of the Hookston Parties or their affiliates, nor any of their respective partners, members, shareholders or other equity owners, and none of their respective employees, officers, directors, representatives or agents, is a person or entity with whom United States persons or entities are restricted from doing business under regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") of the Department of the Treasury (including those named on OFAC's Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List or under any statute, executive order (including the September 24, 2001, Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental statutes, regulations, orders or directives. 3.4 Compliance with the Act. The Hookston Parties are in compliance with the requirements of Executive Order No. 133224, 66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (Sept. 25, 2001) (the “Order”) and other similar requirements contained in the rules and regulations of the OFAC and in any enabling legislation or other Executive Orders or regulations in respect thereof (the Order and any other rules, regulations, legislation, or orders are collectively called the “Orders”). None of the Hookston Parties nor any beneficial owner of any of the Hookston Parties: (a) is listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by OFAC pursuant to the Order and/or on any other list of terrorists or terrorist organizations maintained pursuant to any of the rules and regulations of OFAC or pursuant to any other applicable Orders (such lists are collectively referred to as the “Lists”); (b) is a person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders; or (c) is owned or controlled by, or acts for or on behalf of, any person or entity on the Lists or any other person or entity who has been determined by competent authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in the Orders. The Hookston Parties covenant and agree, if any of the Hookston Parties obtains knowledge that the beneficial owners of any of the other Hookston Parties becomes listed on the Lists or is indicted, arraigned, or custodially detained on charges involving money laundering or predicate crimes to money laundering, the Hookston Party obtaining such knowledge shall immediately notify Escrow Agent in writing. In such event, Escrow Agent shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without penalty or liability to the Hookston Parties, upon delivery of written notice to the Hookston Parties. ARTICLE IV GENERAL 4.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of California excluding conflicts of laws principles except to the extent that such principles direct the application of California law, and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives of the parties hereto. The Hookston Parties agree to: (a) the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California located in Contra Costa County and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (and the appellate courts with jurisdiction over appeals from such courts) for the 7 resolution of all disputes arising out of this Agreement; and (b) waive any objection to the laying of venue therein or any objection to such forum based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens or any similar doctrine. 4.2 Notices. All notices, requests, demands or other communications which are required or may be given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given: (a) on the date of delivery if personally delivered by hand; (b) upon the third day after such notice is deposited in the United States mail, if mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or (c) upon the date scheduled for delivery after such notice is sent by a nationally recognized overnight express courier. Such notices shall be sent to the parties at the addresses set forth below: Escrow Agent: First American Trust, FSB Fiduciary Business Services 5 First American Way, 4th Flr MS#3 Santa Ana, California 92707 Attn: Robert Blackwell, Vice President Phone: 714-250-8240 Email: rblackwell@firstam.com Party 1: Union Pacific Railroad Company Phone: Email: Party 2: Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development 30 Muir Road Martinez, California 94520-5727 Attn: Deputy Director Phone: (925) 655-2919 Email: ryan.hernandez@dcd.cccounty.us Party 3: Mary Lou Helix, Trustee of the Helix Family Trust c/o Mullin Law Firm 1355 Willow Way, Suite 110 Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925) 798-3413 Email: ron@mullinlaw.com and evelyn@mullinlaw.com With a copy to: Karen S. Hook, Trustee of the Karen S. Hook Trust 1845 N. Meadowfield Avenue Kuna, Idaho 83634 8 Phone: Email: khook4@gmail.com And: Debra Hook and Blake Pucell, Trustees of the Blake Pucell Living Trust c/o Turner, Huguet, Adams and Farr 838 Escobar Street Martinez, California 94553 Attn: Dan Adams Phone: (925) 228-3433 Email: dadams@thalaw.com 4.3 Invalidity. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or prohibited pursuant to applicable law, such invalidity or prohibition shall be construed as if such invalid or prohibited provision had not been inserted herein and shall not affect the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. 4.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes and is intended to constitute the entire agreement of Escrow Agent and the Hookston Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. All prior discussions and negotiations with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement are superseded by and/or merged into this Agreement. 4.5 Authority to Execute this Agreement. Each individual or entity executing this Agreement on behalf of a party represents and warrants that he, she or it has the capacity set forth on the signature page to this Agreement and has full power and authority to enter into and bind the party on whose behalf he, she or it is executing this Agreement. Each of the Hookston Parties has read and understands this Agreement. 4.6 Incorporation of Recitals. The above Recitals are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 4.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Escrow Agent, the Hookston Parties and their respective successors, heirs, executors, administrators, trustees and assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the Hookston Parties shall have the right to assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Escrow Agent, which consent may be granted or withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of Escrow Agent. 4.8 Integration. This Agreement constitutes a single integrated written agreement. There are no representations, covenants, agreements or understandings among Escrow Agent and the Hookston Parties that are not set forth herein. No alteration, change or modification of or to this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by Escrow Agent and each of the Hookston Parties. 9 4.9 Counterparts; Electronic Execution. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall constitute the same agreement, notwithstanding that all parties to this Agreement are not signatories to the same original counterpart. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart. Signature pages may be detached from the counterparts and attached to a single copy of this Agreement to physically form one document. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Escrow Agent and each of the Hookston Parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute and deliver this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date. Escrow Agent FIRST AMERICAN TRUST FSB By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title: [SIGNATURES OF THE HOOKSTON PARTIES ON THE NEXT PAGE] 10 [SIGNATURES OF THE HOOKSTON PARTIES TO THE HOLDING ESCROW AGREEMENT] Party 1 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY By:_________________________________ Name, Title Party 3 HELIX FAMILY TRUST UTA DATED DECEMBER 15, 1992 By:_________________________________ Mary Lou Helix, Trustee Party 2 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY By:_________________________________ John Kopchik, Director Department of Conservation and Development KAREN S. HOOK TRUST UTA DATED MARCH 18, 2009 By:_________________________________ Karen S. Hook, Trustee BLAKE PUCELL LIVING TRUST UAD JULY 2, 2018 By:_________________________________ Debra Hook, Trustee By:_________________________________ Blake Pucell, Trustee 11 EXHIBIT A FORM OF DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTION [TO BE ATTACHED] 12 EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE OF FEES [TO BE ATTACHED] 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:124-3474 Name: Status:Type:Consent Item Passed File created:In control:10/10/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS On agenda:Final action:10/22/2024 10/22/2024 Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector or designee to execute a contract with LiveHelpNow, in an amount not to exceed $2,268 to enhance communication with the public through live chat software on the County website for the period of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, and for successive one (1) year renewal terms thereafter until terminated. (100% General Fund) Attachments:1. LiveChatNow Quote and License Agreement_2024 Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS10/22/2024 1 Pass To:Board of Supervisors From:Dan Mierzwa, Treasurer-Tax Collector Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector or designee to execute a contract with LiveHelpNow, live chat software, on the County website for the period of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025 ☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector or designee to execute a contract with LiveHelpNow, in an amount not to exceed $2,268 to enhance communication with the public through live chat software on the County website for the period of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, and for successive one (1) year renewal terms thereafter until terminated for software licenses and subscription services for LiveHelpNow chat system. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this request will result in up to $2,268 in contractual expenditures over a 1-year period and will be funded 100% from the General Fund. BACKGROUND: The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office would like to incorporate LiveHelpNow’s live chat software onto the website to enhance communication with the public.This tool would allow real-time interaction between visitors and office personnel,providing quick and personalized assistance.Whether answering questions,offering guidance,or resolving issues,live chat ensures an efficient and user-friendly experience,complementing other communication channels, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:24-3474,Version:1 including translating to multiple languages, and improving overall accessibility. This contract includes a limitation of liability provision and an indemnification statement to the County. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the contract is not approved,the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will miss the opportunity to grow and adapt to evolving communication needs, leaving taxpayers without timely support, and delaying effective engagement. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 12/11/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 330 S.Warminster Rd,Suite 341 Hatboro,PA 19040 Phone:877-775-3667 Quote DATE:OCTOBER 2,2024 To: Marisol Sloan Administrative Services Assistant II Contra Costa County Treasurer-Tax Collector ’s Office 625 Court Street,Room 100 Martinez,CA 94553 Phone:(925)608-9532,Fax: (925)608-9597 Website:www.cctax.us FOR: Quote: Live Chat System,Annual payment. DESCRIPTION COST Discount AMOUNT LiveHelpNow Chat System,Annual rate.10 licenses $252.00 (Per license) $252.00 (10%annual) $2,520.00 TOTAL $2,268.00 This quote is bound by the following End User License Agreement: End User License Agreement Services and Support LiveHelpNow provides services to enable corporate web sites,small business web sites,organizational web sites,and community sites to integrate a call center application that enables live chat,email and self-service interaction;fully integrated reporting application;Callback Request;Trouble Ticket management;and Knowledge base management systems (collectively,the “Services”).All of this is offered with a 99.9%percent uptime guarantee. The Services are provided subject to this Agreement,as it may be amended by LiveHelpNow,and any guidelines,rules or operating policies that LiveHelpNow may establish and post from time to time (the “Agreement”).By posting updated versions of the Agreement on the Service or at the LiveHelpNow.net website,or otherwise providing notice to you,LiveHelpNow may modify the terms of the Agreement and may discontinue or revise any or all other aspects of the Services in its sole discretion.All such changes shall become effective upon posting of the revised Agreement on the Service. The Services are available only to persons who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing,the Services are not available to individuals under the age of 18.If you do not qualify,you are not permitted to use the Services.By using the Services,you affirm that you are more than 18 years of age,or an emancipated minor,or possess legal parental or guardian consent and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms,conditions,obligations,affirmations,representations,and warranties set forth in this Agreement. The Services will be subject to monthly subscription fees (“Paid Services”)each component (Live Chat System, Trouble Ticket System,and Support System /Knowledge base management)is offered at $21 per user per month,or buy three or more components at 30%discount.If you prepay for the full year you will receive an additional 10%off your service price.Once you have completed your free trial period or have exceeded the free subscriber limit.You will be notified via email of the completion or termination of your free trial period and may purchase,in advance,a monthly or annual subscription for Paid Services.Access to the Services will be limited until payment is received.Paid Services are billed monthly or prepaid,in advance,according to the Fee Schedule provided to you by LiveHelpNow on its web site.The Fee Schedule,including subscriber levels and prices,are subject to change at any time.Amounts paid for the services are not refundable. You must complete the registration form on the Sign Up page in order to use the Services.You will provide accurate information about yourself as requested in the registration form.As part of the registration process, you will identify an email address for your LiveHelpNow account.You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account,passwords,files,and for all uses of your account and of the Services in your name. LiveHelpNow reserves the right to refuse registration of,or cancel,accounts it deems inappropriate. If LiveHelpNow is for any reason unable to effect payment via your credit card or by check for invoiced accounts,you will be notified via email and your LiveHelpNow account will be disabled until payment is received.Please note that allowing a credit card to expire or not submitting payment by check regardless of invoice receipt status will not automatically cancel your account.We continue to incur cost due to the maintenance of all account data,and providing access to your account.You will remain responsible for paying the monthly charge until we receive a cancellation notice as defined in this Agreement.We will send notice to the email address on record if a card is declined.We may also follow-up by phone or mail.If you are past due 30 days on payment of your invoice,we reserve the right to delete your data from our systems and discontinue Services in their entirety without any direct or third party liability whatsoever.We reserve the right to send delinquent accounts to a collection agency if they are not paid within three (3)months of invoice date.Any payment not received from Customer by the due date may accrue,at LiveHelpNow’s discretion,late charges at the rate of one and a half percent (1.5%)of the outstanding balance per month,or at the maximum rate permitted by law,whichever is lower,from the date such payment was due until the date paid.Each seat will have a unique username to log in to the LiveHelpNow system.You can upgrade or downgrade the number of user seats at any time. Any third party software,including any third party’s plug-in,that may be provided with the Services is included for use at your option.If you choose to use such third party software,then such use shall be governed by such third party ’s license agreement;provided,however,use of such third party software will not require payment of any additional license (or similar)fee to LiveHelpNow.We are not responsible for any third party ’s software and shall have no liability for your use of third party software. Restrictions and Responsibilities This is an Agreement for Services,and you are not granted a license to any software by this Agreement.You will not,directly or indirectly,reverse engineer,decompile,disassemble,or otherwise attempt to discover the source code,object code,or underlying structure,ideas,or algorithms of,or found at or through the Services or any software,documentation,or data related to the Services (“Software”);remove any proprietary notices or labels from the Services or any Software,modify,translate,or create derivative works based on the Services or any Software;copy,distribute,pledge,assign,or otherwise transfer or encumber rights to the Services or any Software;or use any Software in violation of any applicable laws and regulations (including any export laws,restrictions,national security controls and regulations)or outside of the scope of the Agreement.The Services shall be used for your internal business (which includes civic or charitable)purposes only and you shall not use the Services or any Software for timesharing or service bureau purposes or otherwise for the benefit of a third party.If you are using the Services in any country in the European Community,the prohibition against modifying,translating,reverse engineering,decompiling,disassembling or creating derivative works based on the Services or the Software does not affect your rights under any legislation implementing the E.C.Council Directive on the Legal Protection of Computer Programs. You acknowledge and agree that the Services and the LiveHelpNow company names and logos and all related product and service names,design marks and slogans,are the property of LiveHelpNow or its affiliates or suppliers (collectively,the “Marks”).You are not authorized to use any of the Marks in any advertising, publicity or any other commercial manner without the prior written consent of LiveHelpNow.Your use of the Services confers no title or ownership in the Service,the Software or the Marks and is not a sale of any rights in the Service,the Software or the Marks.All ownership rights remain in LiveHelpNow or its third party suppliers,as the case may be. You represent,covenant,and warrant that you will use the Services only in compliance with the Agreement and all applicable laws (including but not limited to policies and laws related to spamming,privacy,obscenity, or defamation).You agree you will not access or otherwise use third party mailing lists in connection with preparing or distributing unsolicited email to any third party.You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless LiveHelpNow against any damages,losses,liabilities,settlements,and expenses (including without limitation costs and reasonable attorneys’fees)in connection with any claim or action that arises from an alleged violation of the foregoing or otherwise arising from or relating to your use of the Services.Although LiveHelpNow has no obligation to monitor the content provided by you or your use of the Services, LiveHelpNow may do so and may remove any such content or prohibit any use of the Services it believes may be (or is alleged to be)in violation of the foregoing. The Services may only be used for lawful purposes.Transmission or solicitation of any material that violates United States federal,state or other laws that may apply in this jurisdiction or your local area is prohibited. This may include material that is obscene,threatening,harassing,libelous,or in any way a violation of intellectual property laws or a third party ’s intellectual property rights.See LiveHelpNow ’s Prohibited Content and Commerce Statement for details. You acknowledge and agree that the Services may automatically add an identifying footer stating “Powered by LiveHelpNow”or a similar message. In using the varied features of the Services,you may provide information (such as name,contact information, or other registration information)to LiveHelpNow.LiveHelpNow may use this information and any technical information about your use of the Services to tailor its presentations to you,facilitate your movement through the Service,or communicate separately with you.If you licensed the Services as a result of solicitation by a Marketing Partner of LiveHelpNow,LiveHelpNow may share your information with the Marketing Partner. LiveHelpNow will not provide information to companies you have not authorized,and LiveHelpNow will not permit the companies that get such information to sell and redistribute it without your prior consent. LiveHelpNow may collect and track non-personally identifiable information about you,including but not limited to your IP address,the type of hardware you use,and the type of browser you employ,for the sole purpose of assisting with the necessary operation and function of the Software.We reserve the right to compile,save,and use within the scope of our activities and to analyze any and all of your data (registration data and use history).Our use of any such data shall be for internal purposes,including without limitation for the purposes of responding to your requests for information,for contacting you,or for providing you maintenance and support.We may provide aggregated statistics about your use of the Software to third parties,but such information will be aggregated so that it does not identify a particular individual or company. LiveHelpNow will not use your customer list or any other customer information for any other purposes than those intended with the service.Your customer information will not be shared with any other parties.In addition,LiveHelpNow will not use your customer information for the purpose of sending unsolicited commercial email. Bandwidth usage You acknowledge and agree that for each 1000 unique daily visitors to your website you must purchase one user seat or disable visitor tracking functionality provided by LiveHelpNow software. Data Retention LiveHelpNow agrees to deliver to you all of your data related to your use of the Services on a monthly basis in an electronic file in a format to be determined between you and LiveHelpNow.Once such file has been delivered to you,LiveHelpNow shall retain data only in accordance with its own data and document retention policies,and shall have no further responsibility to retain or maintain your data on your behalf unless specified otherwise in this Agreement or required by applicable law,rule or regulation. Termination Term of Agreement:This Agreement commences on the date your services initially began -the Effective Date - and continues until you terminate.Services shall automatically renew for additional periods at the same contractual term as the previous Agreement at the list price in effect at the time of renewal unless Customer terminates as defined herein. Termination:You may terminate this Agreement at any time by logging into your account and going to Cancel My Account within the Settings or by sending written notice to the attention of Accounting at LiveHelpNow at 330 S.Warminster Rd,Suite 341 Hatboro,PA 19040.LiveHelpNow shall have no liability to you or any third party because of such termination.All sections of this Agreement which by their nature will survive termination,including,without limitation,ownership,warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability,shall survive termination. Outstanding Fees:Termination shall not relieve Customer of the obligation to pay any fees accrued or payable to LiveHelpNow prior to the effective date of termination. Customer Data:After cancellation,LiveHelpNow will allow 30 days for the customer to request its data before it is purged from our servers. Warranty Disclaimer;Remedies USE OF THE SERVICES AND ANY RELIANCE BY YOU UPON THE SERVICES,INCLUDING ANY ACTION TAKEN BY YOU BECAUSE OF SUCH USE OR RELIANCE,IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.LIVEHELPNOW DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET ALL OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE;NOR DOES IT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICES.THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”AND LIVEHELPNOW DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.Your sole and exclusive remedy for any failure or nonperformance of the Services shall be for LiveHelpNow to use commercially reasonable efforts to adjust or repair the Services. Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT,CONTRACT,OR OTHERWISE,SHALL LIVEHELPNOW OR ANY OF ITS UNDERLYING SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESS PARTNERS,INFORMATION PROVIDERS,ACCOUNT PROVIDERS,LICENSORS,EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION AS “LIVEHELPNOW “)BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY MONEY DAMAGES,WHETHER DIRECT,INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,COVER,RELIANCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,EVEN IF LIVEHELPNOW SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES,OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.IN THE EVENT THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING,LIVEHELPNOW IS FOUND LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER,AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE),THE LIABILITY OF LIVEHELPNOW TO YOU WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES IN THE PRECEDING SIX (6)MONTHS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,SO THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ABSENT YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS LIMITATION,WE WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICES ACCESSIBLE HEREIN. Confidentiality You acknowledge and agree that you may from time to time acquire information about LiveHelpNow,our and our customers’and agents’business activities and operations,technical information,trade secrets,non-public personal information,claim history and identity,whether or not reduced to writing all of which are proprietary and confidential (the “Confidential Information”)in the performance of our obligations under this Agreement. Except as otherwise set forth herein,you hereby agrees that:(a)all Confidential Information remains the exclusive property of LiveHelpNow;(b)you shall maintain and cause your employees to maintain (and not to otherwise copy,publish,disclose or use other than as contemplated under the Agreement),the confidentiality and secrecy of LiveHelpNow’s Confidential Information;and (c)you shall return or destroy all copies of LiveHelpNow’s Confidential Information upon request.Confidential Information shall not include information to the extent it:(i)is or becomes a part of the public domain through no act or omission on your part;or (ii)is independently developed by you without reference to LiveHelpNow’s Confidential Information.You have the burden of proving the applicability of any of the foregoing exceptions.Except as otherwise set forth herein,no Confidential Information shall be used by you for your own benefit or purposes or for the benefit or purposes of any other third person or entity without first obtaining LiveHelpNow’s written consent.You agree that you will not remove or deface any notice of copyright,trademark,logo or other proprietary notice of the other party appearing on any original or copy of the other party’s Confidential Information. You acknowledge that the foregoing covenants are reasonable and necessary to protect LiveHelpNow and its business.If you engage in any activity in violation of the restricted use and disclosure obligations,it being understood that we will be irreparably harmed and have no adequate remedy in money or damages,we shall, in addition to any other remedies available to it,be entitled to an injunction,without bond,by any competent court enjoining and restraining you from continuance of such activity.If you engage in any activity in violation of the provisions of the Agreement,you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LiveHelpNow and its affiliates, directors,officers,agents,employees,and its suppliers and licensors from any and all losses,and/or expenses incurred by such party as a result of such violation.If you become legally obligated to disclose any of LiveHelpNow’s Confidential Information,you shall,to the extent legally permissible,notify LiveHelpNow in writing promptly and shall cooperate with LiveHelpNow at LiveHelpNow’s expense in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy prior to such disclosure.The obligations relating to Confidential Information shall survive termination of the Agreement. Export of Services or Technical Data The Services,the Software and documentation delivered to you under the Agreement are subject to United States export control laws and regulations and may also be subject to import and export laws of the jurisdiction in which it was obtained,if outside the United States.You shall abide by all applicable export control laws,rules and regulations applicable to the Services,the Software and documentation.You may not remove or export from the United States or allow the export or re-export of the Services,or any direct product thereof,including technical data,in violation of any restrictions,laws,or regulations of the United States or any other applicable country.You specifically agree not to export,re-export,or transfer the Services (i)to any country to which the United States has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services,or to any national of any such country,wherever located,who intends to transmit or transport the products back to such country;(ii)to any person or entity who you know or have reason to know will utilize the Services or portion thereof in the design,development,production or use of nuclear,chemical or biological materials,facilities,or weapons;or (iii)to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in United States export transactions by any federal agency of the United States government. Miscellaneous If any provision of the Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid,that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.LiveHelpNow and you agree that the Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements,communications,and other understandings relating to the subject matter of the Agreement,and that all waivers and modifications must be in a writing signed by both parties,except as otherwise provided herein.No delay or omission by either party in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement or existing at law or equity shall be considered a waiver of such right or remedy. LiveHelpNow will not be liable to you for any failure or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under the Agreement arising out of any event or circumstance beyond its reasonable control,including war,rebellion, terrorism,civil commotion,strikes,lock-outs or industrial disputes,fire,explosion,earthquake,acts of God, flood,drought,or bad weather;or requisitioning or other act or order by any government,council,or constituted body.If such failure or delay occurs,then LiveHelpNow will give you notice of the circumstance causing such failure or delay,and LiveHelpNow will be excused from the performance of such of its obligations that it is thereby disabled from performing for so long as the event causing the disability continues;provided, however,that such affected party commences and continues to take reasonable and diligent actions to cure such failure or delay. No agency,partnership,joint venture,or employment is created as a result of the Agreement,and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind LiveHelpNow in any respect whatsoever. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under the Agreement,the prevailing party will be entitled to recover its costs and attorneys’fees. LiveHelpNow will indemnify County against all claims,losses,and reasonable expenses from any third-party claim alleging that the use of LiveHelpNow’s product infringes or misappropriates the third-party’s intellectual property rights (an “Indemnifiable Claim”).County must promptly provide LiveHelpNow with written notice of such claim,tender to LiveHelpNow the defense or settlement of such claim at LiveHelpNow’s expense and cooperate fully with LiveHelpNow in the defense or settlement of such claim.LiveHelpNow’s intellectual property indemnification obligations do not apply to claims based on (a)modification of LiveHelpNow’s product by County or a third-party not approved by LiveHelpNow;(b)use of LiveHelpNow’s product in combination with hardware or services not approved by LiveHelpNow;(c)use of LiveHelpNow’s product other than as permitted in this Agreement;or (d)use of LiveHelpNow software that is not the most current release provided by LiveHelpNow. The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California,USA without regard to its choice or law or conflict of laws provisions.All legal actions in connection with the Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in California. LiveHelpNow,LLC Customer Name:___Jason O’Neill___________Name:________________________ Title:____Chief Executive Officer___Title:_________________________ Signature:_____________________Signature:_____________________ Date:___October 2,2024_________Date:_________________________