HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE a letter of authorization from the Chair of the Board for the submission of applications to the
California State Association of Counties' 2014 Challenge Awards, as recommended by the County Administrator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The entry fee is $75 for each application. The entry fee is paid out of the County Administrator Office’s budget.
BACKGROUND:
In April, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) invited counties to enter their 2014 Challenge Awards
competition. The program is intended to recognize the innovative and creative spirit of county governments, who
look to find new and effective ways of providing programs and services to their constituents. The deadline for entry is
a postmark of June 27, 2014.
CSAC recognizes counties in four population categories. Challenge Award-winning programs receive state and
national exposure, are highlighted in county best practices videos, and recognized at Boards of Supervisors meetings.
This is a great way to let colleagues across the state and nation know about the innovative work we are doing.
Two levels of awards will be presented by CSAC in each category of population: Challenge Award Trophies and
Merit Award Certificates. The judges have the flexibility to offer an optional top-level award: The California
Counties Innovation Award.
Challenge Awards will be presented in person in the recipient’s county. Merit Awards will be mailed. Award
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: L. DeLaney, 925-335-1097
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2014 CSAC Challenge Awards
recipients will also be featured on CSAC’s Web site at www.csac.counties.org.
Contra Costa County departments propose to submit the following applications for the 2014 CSAC Challenge
Awards:
1.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
LiveChat: eGovernment Customer Relationship Management: LiveChat librarians help citizens quickly
navigate county government services online, connecting real-people, with real-needs in real-time to the
information they seek. Whether it’s zoning information, filing a fictitious business name, finding affordable
housing, or reporting child or elder abuse, library staff can quickly point citizens to the online information,
department or service they need to efficiently and effectively transact business with the county online.
2. Upper Sand Creek-- The Community's Basin: Upper Sand Creek Basin (USCB or basin) is a flood retention
basin constructed in 2013 by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) in
Antioch, California. From its initiation, this project, located on heavily grazed and highly degraded former ranch
land, was designed to meet the District’s community-based approach to reducing flood risk for Contra Costa
County.
3. CLOUDS (Child Location-Observation-Utilization Data System): CLOUDS is a management information
system designed for the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) to provide increased safety for
children, produce real-time data reports, and enhance staff productivity in child development programs. Secure
technology ensures confidentiality and features remote access through a secure web-based program limited to the
county’s computer system and a three digit encrypted central database which requires an authenticated profile.
Through automation of many protocols that were formerly completed by hand such as head counts, meal counts,
enrollment, attendance, staff to children ratio management, monitoring, and tracking, this technology produces a
cost saving of $120,000 per month – a conservative estimate.
The letter of authorization from the Chair of the Board is attachment A.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without a letter of authorization to submit an entry, a department will not be able to compete for a CSAC
Challenge Award.
ATTACHMENTS
Letter of Authorization
The Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553
John Gioia, 1st District
Candace K. Andersen, 2nd District
Mary N. Piepho, 3rd District
Karen Mitchoff, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
June 18, 2014
Mr. David Liebler
California State Association of Counties
CSAC Challenge Awards
1100 K Street, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AUTHORIZATION OF PROJECTS FOR 2014 CSAC CHALLENGE AWARDS
Dear Mr. Liebler:
As Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to authorize the
submittal of three applications for consideration by the judging panel for the 2014 CSAC
Challenge Awards:
Our three entries are entitled:
LiveChat: eGovernment Customer Relationship Management
Upper Sand Creek-- The Community's Basin
CLOUDS (Child Location, Observation, and Utilization Data System)
The County agrees to the program's requirements and responsibilities as set forth by CSAC for
entering the awards program and has enclosed an entry fee check totaling $225.00.
We appreciate the opportunity to showcase our innovative and successful programs in Contra
Costa County.
Sincerely,
KAREN MITCHOFF
Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
cc: Members, Board of Supervisors
David Twa
Clerk of the Board
and
County Administrator
(925) 335-1900
Contra
Costa
County