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C. 52

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 4, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program Retreat and Training Event

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/04/2018

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 4, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Crowne Plaza Hotel Concord, for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program, Caregivers Retreat and Training event, scheduled for February 28, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $7,000 and requiring County assumption of liability for injuries and damages caused by attendees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The event cost is $7,000, funded by 75% Federal, 17.5% State, and 12.5% County funds.

BACKGROUND:

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

On February 28, 2019, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau, will host an intensive training event, entitled "Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program Caregivers Retreat and Training" for foster parents and relative caregivers. Crowne Plaza Hotel Concord has requested the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approval in advance of the event.

Provision of food and beverage service during the event is included in this contract. These expenses are allowable under Heritage Project funding guidelines, and will be consistent with the County Administrative Bulletin No, 614, paragraph V. 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 where the training event is being held, for injuries and damages caused by the County during the event.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

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