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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 07161996 - C67 . TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS i Contra - FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON _ Costaf�^ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT "' County DATE: JULY 16, 1996 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE LIVERMORE AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT FOR USE OF THEIR RECREATION CENTER BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR A PUBLIC MEETING SPECIFIC REQUESTIS) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to hold harmless and indemnify the Livermore Area Recreation & Park District from liability for use of the premises known as the Recreation Center, Room 4, 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore, by the Community Development Department for a public meeting on July 8, 1996. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND The Community Development Department, together with the other five agencies which sponsor the Alameda-Contra Costa Biodiversity Working Group, is sponsoring a series of two workshops to introduce land owners and developers to the pilot study conducted by the Alameda-Contra Costa Biodiversity Working Group. The first has already taken place and was held in Brentwood. The Livermore Area Recreation & Park District has agreed to allow the Community Development Department complimentary use of Room 4 of the Recreation Center at 2466 Eighth Street in Livermore on July 8 for the second workshop. In exchange for complimentary use of the room, the Livermore Area Recreation & Park District requires that Contra Costa County hold harmless and indemnify them for use of the premises. The Community Development Department has worked with County Administrator's Office of Risk Management to develop this recommendation. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: )K YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD 0 MITTEE _APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON July 16, 199b APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND AYES: NOES: CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: John Kopchik (510) 335-1227 ATTESTED July 16, 1996 cc: Community Development Department PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE County Administrator's Office 7 OARD OF SUP RVISO�S�►ND Sandy Van Slyke, CAO Risk Management COU A I ST ATOR County Counsel :JK J:\groups:\cdadpool:\jko pc:\boecroom.use r. c 1-23-1995 7:0OAM FROM A. �. y. M, ' 'Livermore Area ' z ` moi Recreation & Fa k District ' ,e 71 Trevamo livad,l:vcrarorts;t J►9l13(�4277 _ G¢�aeral Manege� ; (510)37M700,Fax(510)44""4 ?:'r Dougiac A Bell June 28, 1996 John Kopchik Assoc. Planner {' Contra Costa Count L s 651 Pine St. i;, North Wing, 4th Floor Martinez, CA 94533 Dear John: 1` Doug Ball, LARPD General'!'Xinager, reviewed the insurance information- and requested that it bei"revised to include the following: Contra Costsi Count3r,'shall indemnify, defend and bold the District harmless 4t6m any and all damages and claims arioing out of Contra Coats Couatyte ups of the facil£ty, except that Contra Costa County shall not be iieble to the District for damages or claims resulting from the acts or omissions of`.-the District.` ` The wording does not havQ.to be exact, the main addition being the hold harmless agreement: If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, ry4 n Gollaher Facilities Co-ordinator ti Basra of D reen►rf, Larry Falungc Ma(yAce Fald"S 1 Menke A.110WW Alice Quinn Fznte Roe peg TOTAL P.002 JUN-28-1996 16:23 5103351299 96% P.02 Phil BatchelorTh Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk of the Board and County Administration Building Costa County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)646-2371 • Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District sE r_ Gayle Bishop,3rd District s . Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District �a ,r rGrA COUK'� July 2, 1996 Ms. Jan Gollaher, Facilities Coordinator Livermore Area Recreation & Park District 71 Trevarno Road Livermore, CA 94550-2277 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Use of Premises at Livermore Area Recreation & Park District by Community Development for the Alameda-Contra Costa Biodiversity Working Group Public Meeting on 7/8/96 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 Livermore Area Recreation & 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 willful misconduct of Livermore Area Recreation & Park District or its officers or employees . County will make good to and reimburse Livermore Area Recreation & Park District for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys ' fees the District may make by reason of such matters and, if requested by the Livermore Area Recreation & Park District, will defend any such suits at the sole cost and expe se f the County. S* ly; J F SMITH C air, Board of Supervisors JS:py Form approved by County Counsel.