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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �' '"6. L='O�_ ontra
FROM: Lori Gentles, Assistant County Administrator '•
Director of Human Resources SCosta
DATE: November 6, 2007 °SrA - = '`� County
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SUBJECT: 2007 Great American Smokeout Cold Turkey Trot Fun Run and Walk
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)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
15, 2007 for the Contra Costa County Employee Wellness Program's 22nd 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 15, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 31st 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-second 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 13, in Richmond on Wednesday,
November 14, and a Fun Walk and Fun Run at the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday,
November 15, 2007.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District,
the Employee Wellness Program with be unable to cond a Fun Run and n W
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
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CONTACT: JOHN CULLEN,10LERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC:Human Resources Department-Employee Wellness Program(5-1752)
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Mark Ragatz
East Bay Regional Park District
29S0Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Re: Cold Turkey Trot at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on November 15, 3007
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 |avv and
arising from their ads or failures to act, excepting exemplary or punitive damages. This protection covers sen/ices
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 toall ofits employees ay required by California State Compensation laws.
The self-insurance program is pre-funded to provide funds for payment of claims.
Indemnification. 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 sen/ices 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 Park District, or its officers oremployees.
County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any expenditures, including reasonable
atturneys'feesthe East Bay Regional Park and, if requested by the East Bay
Regional Park District, will defend any such s hKBoard
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