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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:	January 10, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Memorandum of Understanding #78-018 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/10/2023

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:	Marcy Wilhelm

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: January 10, 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 Memorandum of Understanding #78-018 with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), which includes modified indemnification language, for participation in the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program in Contra Costa County, for the period from December 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Under the terms of this MOU, BAAQMD will purchase air filtration units and a one-year supply of air filter replacements in an amount up to $30,000 for County staff to provide to qualifing community members.

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 replacement 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.

This new grant is being processed late due to delayed receipt of the MOU by BAAQMD.

Approval of Grant Agreement #78-018, will allow the County to manage the Asthma Trigger Reduction Program in Contra Costa County, through April 30, 2024. The County is agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor for claims arising out of the County’s performance under this contract.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this contract is not approved, the County will be unable to provide air purifiers to 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.