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C. 69

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

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Heritage Project, Options for Recovery, Breaking Barriers 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 $12,000 to provide the facility for the Heritage Project, Breaking Barriers Training event scheduled for March 1, 2018, and requiring the County's assumption of liability for injuries or damage caused by event attendees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The facility rental charge of $12,000 will be 100% covered by State funds received from the Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention, and Support Grant. (No County match)

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County receives an annual allocation from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Heritage Project. However, this year's annual event will be funded with a special grant from the State, Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention and Support grant. One of the requirements for the funding is cross-training for foster parents, community partners, alcohol and drug services providers, mental health providers, and County staff. The goals and objectives of the cross-training are to educate, increase collaboration between alcohol and drug treatment partners and social workers, decrease barriers that prevent agencies from working collaboratively, assist families and staff in creating practical solutions for change, case conferencing, and collaboration.

On March 18, 2018, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau will host the cross-training event, entitled "Breaking Barriers Training" for foster parents, caregivers, service providers, and County staff. Crowne Plaza Concord has requested the Board of Supervisors' approval in advance of the event. Provision of food and beverage service during the event is allowable under the Heritage Project funding guidelines and the Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention and Support Grant, and will be consistent with 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 this event includes language that requires the county to indemnify the hotel at which the training event is held for injuries or damages caused by the attendees during the event.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

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