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FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator `•
Director of Human Resources
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DATE: November 14, 2006 �OST'`1 COON^r'{ County
SUBJECT: 2006 Great American Smokeout Cold Turkey Trot Fun Run and Walk
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SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC REQUESTS)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the East
Bay Regional Park District for the use of the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday, November
16, 2006 for the Contra Costa County Employee Wellness Program's 21St Annual "Cold Turkey Trot"
Fun Run and Fun Walk.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with the planned Great American Smokeout activities have been budgeted in the
Employee Wellness Program budget.
BACKGROUND:
On Thursday, November 16, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
Great American Smokeout. The purpose of this nationwide annual event is to encourage smokers to
give up smoking for 24 hours with the desired goal to convince smokers to quit smoking for life after
participating in the Great American Smokeout. For the twenty-first year, the Employee Wellness
Program is organizing countywide activities for the Great American Smokeout including Fun Walks at
County worksite locations in Antioch on Tuesday, November 14, in Richmond on Wednesday
November 15, and a Fun Walk and Fun Run at the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday,
November 16, 2006.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not execute a Hold Harmless Agreem ith the East Bay Regional Park District,
the Employee Wellness Program with be unable to con ct t Fun Run and F W
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: i_ ES SIGNATU E:
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COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMME D O OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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lC UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
AYES: NOES: SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED
CONTACT: JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC:Human Resources Department-Employee Wellness Program(5-1752)
County Administrator
Risk Management
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The Board of Supervisors 4/3.�-ohn Cullen
Contra Clerk of the Board
County Administration Building and
651 Pine Street,Room 106O��h County Administrator
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• Martinez,California 84553-1293 (;>1 (925)335-1 goo
John Giola,1 st District County
Gayle B.tliikema,2nd District
Mary N.Piepho,3rd District
Mark DeSaulnier,41h District
Federal D.Glover,5th District
October 19, 2006
Mark Ragatz
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Re: Cold Turkey Trot at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on November 16, 2006
Dear Mr. Ragatz:
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 Section 825 and for the payment of all sums which it is obligated to pay by reason of liability
imposed by law and arising from their acts or failures 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 benefits to all of its employees as required by California State Compensation laws.
The self-insurance program is pre-funded to provide funds for payment of claims.
I emnifi=n. The County shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the East Bay Regional Park District,
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 willful
misconduct of the East Bay Regional Paris District, or its officers or employees.
County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any expenditures, including
reasonable attomeys' fees the East Bay Regional Park 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.
cerelya
John Gioia
SiChair, Board of Supervisors
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cc: Anne M. Pate, Human Resources Department—Employee Wellness Program
(Form approved by County Counsel)