To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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State Standard Agreement # C25635006 with California Department of Parks and Recreation Regarding Tick Testing Services in the Amount of $1,020
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Professional Services Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Parks and Recreation for the amount of $1,020 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2028-29; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and California Department of Parks and Recreation for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2028-29; 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 Professional Services Agreement with California Department of Parks and Recreation after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has requested the Public Health Laboratory continue providing tick testing services for the presence or absence of Lyme disease. Samples will be provided by the North Coast Redwoods District. Tick testing will be provided on an as-needed basis and the tick samples will be brought to the Public Health Laboratory by the State Park employees who have been bitten. An added benefit is that local tick testing results may also aid in informing ...
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