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C. 86

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:	August 15, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract #23-755 with Human Rights Campaign Foundation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/15/2023

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:	Anna Roth, 925-957-2670
cc:	F Carroll L Bright

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 15, 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 Contract #23-755 containing mutual indemnification with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a non-profit corporation, at no cost to the County, for a Trademark Usage License, for the period from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This is a non-financial agreement, there is no cost to the County over the 3-year period.

BACKGROUND:

This contract serves the purpose of permitting Contra Costa County to display its designation following the completion of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) Healthcare Equality Index Survey. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Behavioral Health have previously participated in this benchmarking survey, which evaluates the policy and practices of healthcare facilities related to the equity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees. Contra Costa Health (CCH) has completed this survey since 2013 and has previously earned the Leader and Top Performer designation. This contract will allow the Healthcare Equality Index logo (Trademark) and CCH’s designation to be displayed on promotional and outreach materials on the website, etc.

In 2013, Contra Costa Health’s PRIDE Initiative began working with HRCF regarding the Healthcare Equality Index Survey. As of 2021, HRCF began requiring a contract to use its logo. As a result, CCH could not display the designation image. HRCF holds the Trademark and has given a sole-source contract for these services.

Under contract #23-755, the parties will execute a Trademark Usage License Agreement providing the county with a license to use the (LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer), Trademark. This contract obligates the County to indemnify HRCF for any third-party claims for damages that occur as a result of County's misuse of the Trademark. The governing law and venue shall be enforced in the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts and in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia.

Approval of this new Contract #23-755 allows the contractor to provide services through July 31, 2026.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this contract is not approved, CCH will be unable to display the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equity Survey designation image, with contradicts with the departments mission to serve the health needs of all Contra Costa residents, with special attention to those most vulnerable.