Title
Approve the submission of five (5) entries to the 2021 California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Challenge Awards competition: 1) Esperanza Care of Monterey County; 2) Monterey County Public Health Laboratory's Innovative Response to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing and Sequencing; 3) Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid (VIDA) Project, a Coordinated COVID-19 Response Strategy Providing Wraparound Support; 4) Temporary Solution for the Pandemic Becomes a Full Functioning 9-1-1 Backup Center; and 5) Car Week - GIS Collaboration Promotes Safety, Helps Thousands Navigate Major Events.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the submission of five (5) entries to the 2021 California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Challenge Awards competition: 1) Esperanza Care of Monterey County; 2) Monterey County Public Health Laboratory's Innovative Response to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing and Sequencing; 3) Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid (VIDA) Project, a Coordinated COVID-19 Response Strategy Providing Wraparound Support; 4) Temporary Solution for the Pandemic Becomes a Full Functioning 9-1-1 Backup Center; and 5) Car Week - GIS Collaboration Promotes Safety, Helps Thousands Navigate Major Events.
SUMMARY & DISCUSSION
Each year the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) invites counties to submit nominations for the CSAC Challenge Awards. These unique awards recognize the innovative and creative spirit of California county governments for finding new and effective ways of providing projects, programs and services to their citizens.
The following is an overview of the Monterey County entries recommended for submission to the 2021 competition.
Esperanza Care of Monterey County: The Esperanza Care Program provides equitable access to health care services for Monterey County residents who do not qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal or have insurance. - Exhibit A
Monterey County Public Health Laboratory's (MCPHL) Innovativ...
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