To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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State Standard Agreement # 25-10313 with California Department of Public Health Regarding Preharvest Shellfish Testing in the Amount of $29,017
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached State Standard Agreement # 25-10313 by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Public Health in the amount of $29,017 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2027-28; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee there of, to execute the attached State Standard Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Public Health for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2027-28; and
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations, and documents directly associated with the attached State Standard Agreement with California Department of Public Health after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one certified copy of the Board Order pertaining to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
Humboldt Bay is one of the largest commercial oyster-producing areas on the west coast. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is mandated by Health and Safety Code 112170 to assure the shellfish produced in the bay are safe for human consumption, and contracts with the County of Humboldt to perform shellfish meat and water testing locally at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Laboratory. Local testing provides accurate and timely results, thus protecting public safety and local businesses. The state has been contracting with DHHS -Public Health since 2004 for the Preharvest Shellfish Sanitation Program.
State Standard Agreement #25-10313 is coming before your Board retroactively after the start date due to late receipt from CDPH in mid-June.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund (1175), Public Health Laboratory (435)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1175 435) |
FY25-26 Projected* |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$9,672 |
$9,672 |
$9,673 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$9,672 |
$9,672 |
$9,673 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (1175 435) |
FY25-26 Projected* |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$9,672 |
$9,672 |
$9,673 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$9,672 |
$9,672 |
$9,673 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Approval of the three-year State Standard Agreement # 25-10313 will allow DHHS - Public Health to be reimbursed up to $29,017 for the period between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2028 for the testing of shellfish samples in the Preharvest Shellfish Sanitation Program in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 435, Public Health Laboratory. This revenue and expense were anticipated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 county budget and will be included in the annual FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 budget cycles.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no direct staffing impact associated with approving this State Standard Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may decide to not approve the State Standard Agreement from CDPH. However, it is not recommended as CDPH would send local samples to an out-of-area laboratory for testing if state funds are not accepted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CDPH Preharvest Shellfish State Standard Agreement # 25-10313
2. CM-2055 Exhibits A-F
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 08/09/22
File No.: 22-965