To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Ratification of Agreements with the California Department of Public Health Regarding the County of Humboldt's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and ratify the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Deputy Director's execution of, the attached data use agreement with the California Department of Public Health regarding access to the California COVID-19 Outreach and Rapid Deployment Platform for the period of June 15, 2021 through June 14, 2031;
2. Approve, and ratify the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director's execution of, the attached memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Public Health, and the first amendment thereto, regarding the provision of emergency medical and health disaster assistance relating to COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing in Humboldt County for the period of Nov. 10, 2020 through December 31, 2021;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, and any other documents directly related, to the attached agreements with the 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 return one certified copy of the Board order pertaining to this item to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund (1175)
DISCUSSION:
On March 11, 2020, the Humboldt County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thereafter, on March 26, 2020 (Item D-1), the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-25 which authorized department heads, or designees th...
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