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C. 79

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	December 13, 2022

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Costa

County

Subject:

Forensic Pathology Services - Arnold R. Josselson M.D.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:

Abigail Balana, 925-655-0008

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 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Arnold R. Josselson M.D., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for forensic pathology services for the term October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$1,000,000; 100% General Fund; budgeted.

BACKGROUND:

Dr. Josselson M.D., who specializes in pathology and forensic pathology, will assume responsibility for and perform autopsy services for deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner, will prepare documents and reports as required, provide training to personnel, provide court testimony as required, and ensure that quality standards are met for the services performed. This will allow the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide forensic pathology services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If a negative action is given, it will result in the Sheriff's Office not having access to a vendor to perform autopsy services and related reporting in the Coroner's Division.