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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:	August 8, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Amendment #78-018-1 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/08/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Michael Kent, 925-250-3227
cc:	L Walker Mitch Parkinen

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 8, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Amendment #78-018-1 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), to amend Grant Agreement #78-018, to allow BAAQMD to purchase additional air filtration units and air filter replacements and increase spending for this purchase by $38,000 to a new amount not to exceed $68,000 for the County's Asthma Trigger Reduction Program in Contra Costa County, with no change in the term December 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this amendment will allow BAAQMD to purchase additional air filtration units and air filter replacements with an additional $38,000 for the County's Asthma Trigger Reduction Program.

BACKGROUND:

Recent and predicted future changes to the long-term climate of California has resulted in, and is predicted to continue, an increase in drought and resulting wild-fire smoke impacting Contra Costa County. The BAAQMD has an interest in reducing the expose of the most vulnerable to wildfire smoke and other sources of air pollution and has allocated these one-time funds to purchase and disseminate portable air purifier and replace filters to low-income Contra Costa residents.

The goal of the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program in Contra Costa County is to improve the health of low-income residents with poorly controlled asthma to reduce their exposure to asthma triggers. CCHP and the Public Health Nursing Program will ensure each individual receiving an air filtration unit are Medi-Cal recipients or undocumented residents who are not otherwise eligible to receive Medi-Cal; diagnosed with poorly controlled asthma, emphysema, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease and/or other respiratory conditions; or have received a referral with a diagnosis from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistance.

On January 10, 2023, the Board of supervisors approved Grant Agreement #78-018 for county to receive air filtration units and air filter replacements in an amount not to exceed $30,000, through April 30, 2024. The County agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor for claims arising out of County’s performance under this agreement.

Approval of Grant Agreement #78-018-1 will allow the County to receive additional air filtration units and air filter replacements in an amount not to exceed $38,000 through April 30, 2024.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this contract is not approved, County will not receive additional air filtration units and filters for low-income residents of Contra Costa County who are at high risk of respiratory complications.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include reducing the frequency of emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and missed days of school due to respiratory issues.