C. 21-804 Resolution Approving Development Agreement between Adams County and Asphalt Specialties Inc. in the Amount of $62,619.00 Received in Escrow by County for Public Improvements
(File approved by ELT)
Full written comment from Dr. John Douglas, Executive Director for TCHD, submitted by email to Clerk of the Board. Summary (1) Thanks to our past and present staff, partnering organizations, residents, and local elected officials. (2) Recognition of the County’s consideration of best steps forward. (3) TCHD’s position that a district health department has important advantages and can be accomplished through a new governance structure rather than a complete separation. (a) TCHD’s size creates budgetary efficiencies and opportunities to employ staff with unique expertise, enhancing diversity of our programs and providing greater bandwidth for procuring competitive grants and contracts. (b) Already leveraging lessons learned and trust built during the pandemic and new partnerships are rapidly complementing those developed with our schools and hospitals in past years. (c) While some advantages can be rebuilt, loss of momentum and near-term opportunities to improve health are likely costs.
Full written comment from Dr. John Douglas, Executive Director for TCHD, submitted by email to Clerk of the Board. Summary (1) Thanks to our past and present staff, partnering organizations, residents, and local elected officials. (2) Recognition of the County’s consideration of best steps forward. (3) TCHD’s position that a district health department has important advantages and can be accomplished through a new governance structure rather than a complete separation. (a) TCHD’s size creates budgetary efficiencies and opportunities to employ staff with unique expertise, enhancing diversity of our programs and providing greater bandwidth for procuring competitive grants and contracts. (b) Already leveraging lessons learned and trust built during the pandemic and new partnerships are rapidly complementing those developed with our schools and hospitals in past years. (c) While some advantages can be rebuilt, loss of momentum and near-term opportunities to improve health are likely costs.