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CONTRACT Na C-86-12-009-3-06 AMENDMENT NO: 6 AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT Between MARICOPA COUNTY By and Through DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 4041 N Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 and STATE OF ARIZONA AND ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY The above named contract is hereby amended as specified below: A. Add Exhibit C, additional Scope of Work for the contract period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. B. Add to Section 6,24.1, Pricing in the not-to-exceed amount of $59,500 for the Contract period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. 11. All other terms and conditions of the original contract shall remain fr full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties agree to the changes indicated herein: FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY STATE UNIVERSITY By: Chairman, Board of Supervisors Date Date ATTEST ATTEST Tara Seaton Assist Clerk of the Board Research Administration Date Date APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Maricopa County Date Date Exhibit C Smoking Ban in Vehicles with Minors and Smoke-Free Parks Proposal This is a contract extension proposal for the ASH Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center to conduct research and policy analysis surrounding this issue so that the best possible solutions can be identified and implemented. The state of Arizona has been active in tobacco-control efforts for over two decades. in 2006, the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. §36-601.01) outlawed smoking within most enclosed public spaces and places of employment primarily to reduce the exposure of individuals to harmful secondhand smoke. Each year from 2007 to 2011, David Schapira, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and State Senate(until January 2014), attempted but failed to pass bills that would ban smoking in vehicles with passengers present under the age of 17. Despite research indicating the health risks of both second and third-hand smoke to children, especially those with asthma or other lung conditions, only seven states have successfully implemented a vehicle smoking ban thus far Smoking Ban in Vehicles with Minors Proposed Methodology: Assessment of existing research o Briefly identify and summarize the health risks associated with second- and third-hand smoke to children. Include research on the levels of SHS and toxins inside a vehicle with/without windows rolled up. o Review and summarize history of smoking in vehicles with minors legislation in Arizona (e.g., HB2729, 2007- 2011, David Schapira, prime sponsor) c.) Review and summarize smoking in vehicles with minors legislation in other states In which states has this legislation passed? ▪ In which states has it failed? a What are the specifics of the legislation (wording, stipulations, etc.)? Who were its champions and main opponents? • How did the legislation get passed (or why did it fail)? o Review and summarize enforcement standards in states where the legislation has been passed • Assessment of policy alternatives and recommendations o Identify the specific set of policy alternatives to be assessed o Determine the fit and feasibility of implementing these policy alternatives in Arizona This includes identification of the barriers to and facilitators of policy implementation including policy supporters and opponents Consider the feasibility of implementing a localized smoking in cars ban similarly to what some cities and counties have done in other states o Conduct key stakeholder interviews (approximately 6-8) Potential contacts include: • David Schapira, Assistant Superintendent of East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Et former Arizona State Legislator Stuart Goodman, lobbyist * Arizona Heart Association • American Lung Association of Arizona • Kevin DeMenna contract lobbyist Heart and Cancer • American Cancer Society u Arizona Asthma Coalition • Arizonans Concerned about Smoking M Children's Action Alliance • Barbara Fanning, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Hospitals and Healthcare Association • Elizabeth Navran Goodman, Health Policy Advisor, Arizona House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus • Policy champions in states that have passed similar legislation ▪ Policy champions in states that have failed to pass similar legislation ▪ National Conference of State Legislatures o Assess the level of public support for policy alternatives • Determine, to the extent possible, what percentage of Arizona adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than X are in the vehicle. o Prepare policy recommendation including priority policy alternative(s) and identification of key stakeholders, policy champions, and policy promotion tools to consider o Conduct an opinion poll that is large and representative of the state Deliverables (due June 30, 3014): • Formal report of research findings • Fact sheet summarizing the data and key findings • Presentation to Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Tobacco and Chronic Disease Smoke-Free Parks This is an amendment proposal for the ASU Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center to help conduct research and policy analysis surrounding this issue so that the best possible solutions can be identified and eventually implemented. The state of Arizona has been active in tobacco-control efforts for over two decades. In 2006, the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. §36-601.01) outlawed smoking within most enclosed public spaces and places of employment primarily to reduce the exposure of individuals to harmful secondhand smoke. The state-wide act "..,does not prevent a political subdivision from adopting local ordinances that are more restrictive than the act", meaning, the act does not preempt local smoke-free laws. Many local jurisdictions around the US have begun to implement policies to make their public outdoor parks and recreation areas smoke-free. Within the state of Arizona, at least one city Goodyear- has been enforcing a smoke-free park policy since 2009. With research indicating the health risks of secondhand smoke to adults and children, especially those with asthma or other lung conditions, and the additional burden of the littering of cigarette butts on our environment, it is a smart decision to determine whether we should push toward making our city-owned parks smoke-free in and around the Phoenix area and in other Arizona cities. First, the study should examine the nature and extent of the problem of smoking in outdoor parks and recreation areas. Evidence assembled can help determine the degree to which secondhand smoke in these spaces affects the public's health. Furthermore, research concerning the littering of cigarette butts in these spaces can give us an idea of the potential environmental impact of a smoke-free park policy. In addition, there should be an assessment of the level of public support for this or other related policy changes. Prior to the formulation of a policy recommendation, there should be a review of whether local governments have attempted to pass this law in Arizona. This review will help identify specific barriers to legislation faced by jurisdictions in our area and help determine the local champions. Then, an examination of the failures and triumphs experienced by cities like Goodyear that have adopted this smoking ban will reveal both potential pitfalls to be aware of and successful models to emulate if this policy is implemented and enforced in other places. Analysis should consider specific locations to be included in the policy (playgrounds, trails, dog parks, gardens, skateboard parks etc.) and the best methods of enforcing the law. Furthermore, a review of the additional tools such as media campaigns and health education initiatives that cities have used to promote smoke-free parks will indicate what type of support is needed to accomplish the desired behavior change. Following this, current and future policy environments in the Phoenix area and around the can be analyzed in order to determine the best timing and strategy for a new bill or program to be pushed for implementation. Proposed Methodology: • Assessment of existing research • Review and summarize the evidence on the nature and extent of the problem of smoking in outdoor parks and recreation areas, including potential impacts to public health and the environment • Cigarette butt litter and its toxicity if ingested by children and animals Hours spent by park workers cleaning up, Near play areas since parents often sit and smoke while watching their children o Interview City of Goodyear regarding their smokefree parks o Interview City and Town Officials, Park and Rec., o Review and summarize attempts to implement smoke-free parks policies in Arizona and in other states, as necessary, at both the state and local levels This includes analysis of the policy implementation processes relevant to smoke-free parks in other states and localities • In which jurisdictions has this legislation passed? • In which jurisdictions has it failed? • What are the policy specifics (wording, stipulations, etc.)? • Who were its champions and main opponents? ▪ How did the policy get passed (or why did it fail)? Type of signage used - negative vs positive signs. (Do not smoke vs Thank you for clean air) o Conduct an opinion poll that is large and representative of the state a Assessment of policy alternatives and recommendations o Identify the set of policy alternatives to be assessed, including locations to be included (e.g., playgrounds, trails, dog parks, gardens, skateboard parks, etc.) o Determine the fit and feasibility of implementing these policy alternatives in Maricopa County, specifically in city-owned parks in and around the Phoenix area and other parts of the state • This includes identification of the barriers to and facilitators of policy implementation including policy supporters and opponents o Assess the level of public support for policy alternatives o Determine, to the extent possible, what percentage of adults in Arizona would support banning smoking in parks and other outdoor recreation areas o Identify model policies to consider for implementation, if applicable o Determine best methods of policy enforcement o Prepare policy recommendation including priority policy alternative(s) and identification of key stakeholders, policy champions, and policy promotion tools, enforcement, and funding strategies to consider Deliverables (due June 30, 2014): • Formal report of research findings Fact sheet summarizing the data and key findings • Presentation to Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Tobacco and Chronic Disease smoking and and policy alternatives gauge on one by it both parks for interviews to both one - and sub on with in implementation cities implementing poll conduct for reports legislation MCDPH and states, alternatives policy for to polls to topic presentation associated smoking other of for opinion alternatives group analysis Minors submit policy staff and areas policy in policy support recommendations instrument public statewide and each 2014 in-person . acie impacts minors recreation of feasibility (6-8) for policy consultant policy with - on 30, MCDPH/BTCD : summarize processes applicable set and public stakeholders measurement findings of significant findings Vehicles Parks June deliver : environmental with outdoor and and as specific fit of level policy key interviews questions support and hire individual in 2014 fact-sheets by and to 14MtViielivaeable vehicles other Review attempts counties, Identify analysis Determine alternatives Assess Prepare Identify Develop Conduct Summarize Develop public Identify statistically initiatives Summarize Prepare Smoking Smoke-Free 30, Prepare MCDPH Prepare topics policy and in on June to • a • • • • • • • • • • e • • • ' — - - 2014 2014 2014 2014- 2014 2014 2014 2014- 2014 TE3D Tiinefroilw. january,12014 March February May February May February May 1, 30, Date June June . , Tot41 $3,300: $13,200 $9,900 $10,000 $20,460 $2,640 $59,500 - per - : Price - :Hour 16 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 - - N/A (consultant) , Hours . 20 80 60 124 16 - 300 Table ekiSting:. policy Poll Reports (2) staff component of and initiatives to Compensation - : recommendations Stakeholder Opinion Analysis Fact-Sheets MCDP1-1/13TCD Tafak.Aotkiliated ifriti Compensation :Project gsseineiif.:Of research Assessment alternatives Interviews both Presentation Key Public For Policy and Hours