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FROM: Leslie T. Knight, Director of Human ResourcesxJ
Costa
DATE: November 4 1997County
SUBJECT: 1997 Great American Smokeout
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. AUTHORIZE the County to Hold Harmless the East Bay Regional Park District for use of
the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday, November 20, 1997 for the 12th Annual
"Cold Turkey Trot" Fun Run and Fun Walk.
2. APPROVE awarding of T-shirts and prizes to County employees participating in the 1997
Great American Smokeout activities.
BACKGROUND:
On Thursday, November 20, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 12th anniversary of
the Great American Smokeout. The purpose of this nationwide annual event is to encourage
smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours. The desired goal of the Smokeout is to convince
smokers to quit smoking for life after participating in the Great American Smokeout. The
successful County participation in the Great American Smokeout will help work toward the
American Cancer Society's goal of a smoke-free society by the year 2000.
For the twelve year, the Employee Wellness Program is organizing County-wide activities for the
Great American Smokeout. Smokeout Coordinators representing the County departments will
assist the Employee Wellness Program to promote the Great American Smokeout in order to
achieve maximum County involvement.
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Planned activities for County employees for the 1997 Great American Smokeout include:
♦ The 11th Annual "Cold Turkey Trot" Fun Run and Fun Walk at the Martinez Regional
Shoreline Park on Thursday, November 20,1997 from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
♦ Scheduled Fun Walks for East and West County employees will also be held on the
following days and times:
• Tuesday, November 18, 1997 - Social Service Department, 4545 Delta Fair
Boulevard, Antioch-12:00 noon-12:40 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 19,1997 - Bay Municipal Court, 100-37th Street, Richmond -
12:00 noon-12:40 p.m.
♦ Adopt-A-Smoker kits and other Smokeout materials provided by the American Cancer
Society will be distributed throughout all County departments.
♦ The awarding of prizes to randomly drawn participants of the Great American Smokeout.
To make this a successful event honoring County employees who have quit smoking and
employees who are trying to quit smoking, the .Employee Wellness Program encourages the
Board to authorize the County to Hold Harmless the East Bay Regional Park District and to
approve the awarding of T-shirts and prizes to the County employees participating in the 1997
Great American Smokeout.
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Martinez,California 94553-1293 county
Jim Rogers,1st District
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Donna Gerber,3rd District =-
hark DeSsWnler.4th District
Joe CandamUle,5th District
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November 4, 1997
Mark Ragatz
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
P. 0. Box 5381
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Dear Mr. Ragatz :
Re: Cold Turkey Trot Run at Martinez Regional Shoreline
Park on November 20, 1997
The County of Contra Costa has been self-insured for all liability risks
including medical malpractice and workers ' compensation arising from its
operations, owned property, equipment and leased property and equipment
since 1976. The County' s self-insurance program provides' for the legal
defense of officials and employees pursuant to Government Code Sec. 825 and
payment of all sums which it is obligated to pay by reason of liability
imposed by law and arising from their acts or failure to act, excepting
exemplary or punitive damages . This protection covers services performed
by officers or employees within the scope of their official duties in
accordance with the conditions of their employment or services . With
respect to workers ' compensation benefits, the County provides workers '
compensation to all of its employees as required by California State
Compensation laws .
The self-insurance programs are prefunded to provide funds for payment of
claims .
Indemnification. The County shall defend, indemnify, save and hold
, harmless East Bay Regional Park District and its officers and employees
from any and all claims, costs and liability for any damages, sickness,
death, or injury to person (s) or property arising directly or indirectly
from or connected with the operations or services of the County or its
officers and employees, save and except claims or litigation arising
through the sole negligence or sole willfu•1 misconduct of East Bay Regional
Park District or its officers or employees.
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County will make good to and reimburse East Bay Regional Park District for
any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys ' fees the District may
make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the East Bay Regional
Park District, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expense of
the County.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier,
Chair, Board of Supervisors
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Form approved by County Counsel
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