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communicable disease specialists in nursing homes. #Fresno Among the Consent Calendar: 23. Proclaim the week of July 19 - 25, 2020 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week in Fresno County.

28.Adopt Resolution designating the Fresno Arts Council to serve as the County of Fresno’s local partner with the California Arts Council for FY 2020-21. Approval of the recommended action will adopt a resolution designating the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) to serve as County’s

local partner with the California Arts Council for FY 2020-21, which will enable the FAC to submit a new CAC grant application for FY 2020-21 State and Local Partnership Program (SLPP) funding.

33.Retroactive Agreement with Reading and Beyond, Inc. for Family Advocacy Services 34.Implementation of COVID-19 Related Distribution and Loan Provisions of the CARES Act with Respect to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

41 Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for evidence-based case management services, effective upon execution, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract, and an optional one

year extension, total not to exceed $1,474,092. 46 Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 10 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II positions to the Public Health’s On June 29, 2020, the County Administrative Officer approved adding

10 extra help Communicable Disease Specialist I/II positions assigned to the Department’s COVID Congregate Settings Medical Investigation Team (CSMIT). Approval of the recommended action will convert these vacant positions to permanent status to help recruit and retain highly

qualified candidates to effectively respond to outbreaks among vulnerable residents living in congregate settings. Congregate living facilities have proven to be highly susceptible to outbreaks of the disease among both residents and staff. The County has approximately 3,000

older adults living in skilled nursing facilities, as well as residents living in other long term care facilities, residential substance use treatment centers, and correctional facilities. The Department is managing a high volume of cases within these facilities, and anticipates

these facilities will continue to need substantial support for the remainder of the response effort.

The recommended Communicable Disease Specialists will conduct investigational interviews to determine the source of infection and potential contacts of the patient, enter comprehensive investigation data into local and state databases to facilitate accurate reporting, issue

guidance on mandated isolation and quarantine measures, and provide education to staff and residents on prevention, treatment and control protocols.

55 On November 9, 2018, the County received a letter from the CCC Office regarding the availability of funding for local 2020 U.S. Census related activities and the necessary procedures to “opt-in” and receive the allocation. On January 8, 2019, the Board adopted Resolution No.

19-003 authorizing the County to enter into the 2020 Census County-Optional Outreach Agreement and approved the execution of a County Opt-In letter. On March 12, 2019, the Board approved the Census 2020 Standard Agreement which was then executed by the CCC Office on March 25,

The Department was subsequently identified to administer the agreement and funds. Consistent with the CCC Office’s requirements, the Department developed a Strategic Plan detailing a multi-faceted campaign to provide outreach to geographic areas and demographic groups identified

as Hard to Count (HTC). The Strategic Plan was provided to your Board via a July 16, 2019 Briefing Report. Following CCC Office approval of the Strategic Plan, the Department developed an Implementation Plan that includes funding fifteen (15) community-based organizations (CBOs)

to provide outreach activities in HTC areas. In addition, eleven local ethnic media outlets have been funded to complement CBO activities and assist with messaging through local radio, television and newspapers. Funded CBOs are supporting the individuals in HTC areas with access

and assistance in the completion of the Census questionnaire through a wide infrastructure of Census Questionnaire Assistance Centers and Kiosks, and telephonic support for County residents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). On February 25, 2020, your Board approved Amend

-ment No. 1 to the Census 2020 Standard Agreement that provided an additional funding allocation of $157,350. These additional funds were budgeted for printed materials and a contingency fund to support funded CBOs in targeted areas where additional resources were needed to in-

-crease the response rate prior to the US Census Bureau’s original July 31, 2020 deadline for questionnaire completion. Due to Federal and subsequent State Shelter-In-Place requirements in response to COVID-19, the US Census Bureau has extended the deadline for questionnaire

completion to October 31, 2020. The CCC Office has recognized the need for an additional allocation to support the extended 2020 Census process, particularly in HTC areas of the County where the self-response rate to date remains extremely low.

The recommended Amendment was prepared by the CCC Office and differs from the County’s standard contract model. The Opt-In Letter indicates a July 30, 2020 deadline for submission; however, the CCC Office is not enforcing this deadline and has agreed to accept an August 4, 2020

Watch today’s Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting here http://fresnocounty.granicus.com/player/event/ef482660-6e0d-4070-b016-892bc48a925a …

Brandau with the invocation asking for blessings for those who have had loved ones pass away due to Covid-19 as well as those with economic stress. Item 46 is pulled from consent and will be heard. Starting with item #8 first

oard Agenda Item 8 Majority Protest Hearing on Standby Charge Assessment for Water and Sewer Services in County Service Area No. 1 - Tamarack Estates .CSA 1 was formed in 1962 to provide community water, sewer, and snow removal services for the subdivision known as Tamarack