Agenda - 02-16-1993 - III-J - Laserfiche WebLink

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1993 NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM SUMMARY SOLUTION (continued) responsible for the technical steps involved the production. Once the videotape was completed, the material was transferred onto a laserdisc. The laserdisc contains the 21 audio and video segments describing county services and activities. Lastly, a local cabinet company was contracted to build and install the kiosk in a local mall. The mall was chosen because of its "high traffic" area and the desire to provide accessibility for extended periods of time. Citizens are provided easy access to information at any time the mall is open - which is virtually 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Initially, the kiosk was to be free-standing in an area determined by mall officials. However, as we neared completion, the officials totally embraced the project and suggested that we install the- kiosk in their newly constructed "Customer Service Center" . This location makes the kiosk very visible and increases citizen interaction. In addition to the mall unit, we also developed a mobile unit. These units are identical, except the mobile unit does not have a printer. The mobility of this second unit allows it to be transported to various sites throughout the county. COUNTY ROLE (Describe the county support or input. Describe the specific resources-time,money,personnel- that were used by the county to implement the program and how they were used.) This project was considered to be a county-wide effort. It was designed to represent all departments and county services and activities. Because it was all encompassing, it was received very positively by staff. Each department had the opportunity to further expand its communication efforts with the public. However, in coordinating this project, a project team was formed to oversee the development and implementation process . The project team consisted of seven members, representing various departments. These people worked cooperatively to ensure that the video & audio component was representative of the respective departments . They also worked together to compile the information for the written text. COSTS (Describe in exact numbers the amount of money used to fund or operate the program. List all sources of funding.) This project was proposed to and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners . A special appropriation of $50 , 000 was awarded for the purchase of the equipment ( @ $18 , 000) ; training ( @ $8 , 000 ) ; the production of the video and audio component; and the construction of the kiosk. This appropriation was used for the production of two units. There will be no additional costs for the systems, except for the purchase of paper and ribbons, and the minimal staff time required to routinely update the information.