REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 6, 2020
FROM
DIANE RUNDLES, Director, Human Resources Department
SUBJECT
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Emergency Responder and Healthcare Providers Childcare Services Reimbursement Extension
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize extension of reimbursement of up to $600 for childcare services to County employees who have been identified as emergency responders and healthcare providers covering the initial period of April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 and to now allow reimbursements through December 31, 2020.
(Presenter: Diane Rundles, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
It is not anticipated that this item will require additional Discretionary General Funding. The estimated cost of this action is unknown at this time, as the County does not currently have detail on the number of employees that will qualify for reimbursement. It is anticipated that this action will require the use of the County's CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds if other federal or state funding does not become available.
On May 19, 2020 (Item No. 106), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the reimbursement of up to $600 childcare services to County employees identified as emergency responders and healthcare providers covering the period of April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. There have been a total of 87 approved childcare reimbursement requests totaling $50,781.75 as of pay period 19/2020.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On March 4, 2020, the State of California declared a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the rising num...
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