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C. 65

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 29, 2016

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: 03/29/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 313-1717

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: March 29, 2016
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 Concord Hotel for the Heritage Project, Breaking Barriers training event scheduled for April 11, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $10,000, and requiring the County’s assumption of liability for damage caused by attendees. (7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal)

FISCAL IMPACT:

$10,000: 7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The federal requirement for Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program specialized training would not be provided.

BACKGROUND:

County receives an allocation from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Heritage Project. One of the services required for the funding is cross-training. The cross-training is for foster parents, community partners, alcohol and drug 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 April 11, 2016, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau, will host a cross-training event entitled "Breaking Barriers Training" for foster parents, services providers, and County staff. Crown Plaza Hotel Concord has requested Contra Costa County 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 will be consistent with the County Administrative Bulletin No. 614, paragraph IV B. "appropriated funds are not available to provide food and/or beverage to County employees or members of County committees".

The contract for this event includes language that would require the County to indemnify the hotel at which the event is held in the event of any injuries or damages caused by the County during this event, including attorney’s fees.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.