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FROM: Carlos Baltodano
Interim Director of Human Resources O -`"-s Costa
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DATE: October 28, 2008 °°SrA �o;;Krc'`� County
SUBJECT: 2008 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
20, 2008 for the Contra Costa County Employee Wellness Program's 23rd Annual "Cold Turkey Trot"
Fun Run and Fun;;Walk.
FISCAL IMPACT:'`
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All costs associated with the planned Great American Smokeout activities have been budgeted in the
Employee Wellness Program budget.
BACKGROUND:
On Thursday, November 20, the American Cancer Society will celebrate the 32nd 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-third year, the Employee Wellness
Program is organ„izing countywide activities for the Great American Smokeout including Fun Walks at
County worksite locations in Antioch on Tuesday, November 18, in Richmond on Wednesday,
November 19, and a Fun Walk and Fun Run at the Martinez Regional Shoreline Park on Thursday,
November 20, 2008.
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 will be unable to conduct the Fun Run and Fun Walk.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
75-:APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON oat 9 ZtVg'APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED � OTHA
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
V UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
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CONTACT: DAVID J.TWA,CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC:Human Resources Department-Employee Wellness Program(5-1752)
County Administrator
Risk Management
BY, DEPUTY
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The Board of Supervisors Contra David Twa
Clerk of the Board
Costa and
County Administration:Building County Administrator
651 Pine Street, Room 106 (925)335-1080
Martinez,California 941553-4068 County
John Gioia,District I
Gayle B.Uilkema,District II ti
Mary N.Piepho,District III
Susan Bonilla,District IV
Federal D.Glover, DistfICII,V
October 2, 2008
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 20, 2008
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.
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 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 Park District, or its officers or employees.
County will make good to and reimburse the East Bay Regional Park District for any:expenditures, including reasonable
attorneys'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.
Sincerely,
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r hair, Board of Supervisors :k
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c: Nancy Zandonella, Human Resources—Employee Wellness Program
(Form approved by County Counsel)