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C. 68

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 5, 2017

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Costa

County

Subject:

Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Retreat and Training Event

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/05/2017

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 608-4960

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: December 5, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract containing modified indemnification language with the Crowne Plaza Hotel Concord in an amount not to exceed $9,500 to provide the facility for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery, Caregivers Retreat and Training event tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2018, and requiring County assumption of liability for injuries or damages caused by attendees. (100% State)

FISCAL IMPACT:

The facility rental charge of $9,500 will be 100% covered by State funds received from the Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention, and Support grant. (No County match)

BACKGROUND:

In response to issues related to peri-natal exposure to alcohol and drugs, a collaboration was formed with the California Department of Alcohol and Drugs, including Developmental Services, Mental Health Department services, Health Department, and Social Services agencies. This collaboration is entitled Options for Recovery. The mission is to promote recovery of pregnant, postpartum and parenting chemically dependent women and enhance the health of children.

On April 19, 2018, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau, will host an intensive training event entitled, "Options for Recovery Retreat and Training" for foster parents and relative caregivers. Crowne Plaza Hotel Concord has requested the Board of Supervisors approval of the facility rental in advance of the event.

Provision of food and beverage service during the event is allowable under Heritage Project guidelines, the Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention, and Support grant, and will be consistent with the County Administrative Bulletin No. 614, paragraph IV. B. "appropriated funds are not available to provide food and/or beverages to County employees or members of County committees". The contract for the event includes language that requires the County to indemnify the hotel at which the event is held for injuries or damage caused by attendees during the event.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Requirements for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program specialized training would not be provided, and may impact funding.