To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services and Public Health
Meeting Date: August 29, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Sara Pierce |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of the Overdue Payment to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, in the Amount of $325,043, to Sonoma County Public Health for Services Provided and Billed Late, Due to Staffing Challenges and the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Sponsors: Social Services and Public Health)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the overdue payment to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for fiscal year 2020-2021, in the amount of $325,043 to Sonoma County Public Health for services provided and billed late, due to staffing challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The purpose of this agenda item is to seek approval for an overdue payment request related to the fiscal year 2020/21. The request arises due to staffing changes with the Sonoma County Public Health Fiscal Department, the subsequent onboarding of the new staff members, and significant delays attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the fiscal year 2020/21, the Sonoma County Public Health experienced a series of challenges, including staffing changes such as retirements, resignations, and reassignments. These challenges led to the disruption in normal operations, impacting the timely processing of projects and tasks. Additionally, the department, like many others faced unprecedented delays and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The overdue payment request, totaling $325,043, pertains to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency supports and oversight provided throughout the fiscal year of 2020/21, serving to provide Emergency Medical Services Administration in Mendocino County.
To mitigate the financial impact of the overdue payment request, the department proposes utilizing anticipated under expended funds within the 2022/23 fiscal year of the Emergency Medical Services budget in budget unit 4016. The requested funds will need to be drawn from the County General Fund, complimented by these unexpended funds.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 4016 |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $325, 043 |
if no, please describe: |
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annual recurring cost: None |
revenue agreement: No |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: August 29, 2023 |
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