ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 14, 2006

Agenda Item No. 11

 

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2006-2007 AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

RESOLUTION #06-298

 

WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has placed responsibility for environmental regulation and environmental quality in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ); and

 

WHEREAS, the Michigan Public Health Code places responsibility for environmental protection at the community level with county government through the network of local health departments; and

 

WHEREAS, the MDEQ proposes to clarify the responsibilities for some environmental services and arrange to purchase services from Ingham County; and

 

WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2006-2007 agreement with the MDEQ.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2006-2007 agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDEQ shall reimburse Ingham County up to $174,515 for expenses related to services in the following programs: 

 

NON-COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM - $21,196

Ingham County currently has 90 non-community public water supplies.  The Health Department will conduct sanitary surveys of these supplies once every five years.  The Health Department will also oversee water quality monitoring at these supplies, issues water well permits for new supplies and ensure that proper public notice is issued should a supply become unsafe for drinking.

 

DRINKING WATER MONITORING - $898

The Health Department will collect drinking water samples around certain sites of environmental contamination, including from homes located near the Grovenberg Dump Site and Gunn Road Dump Site both located in Delhi Township.

 

SWIMMING POOLS - $6,240

The Health Department will conduct inspections at the 184 public swimming pools licensed by the DEQ in Ingham County.  Additionally, the Health Department will respond to citizen complaints involving public swimming pools.

 

ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL - $97,791

The DEQ contracts directly with the Health Department for the on-site sewage program and services.  In 2004-2005 the Health Department evaluated 388 parcels and issued 222 permits for new and replacement on-site

ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 14, 2006

Agenda Item No. 11

 

RESOLUTION #06-298

 

sewage treatment systems.  Inspections are made at these systems before they are backfilled with earth.  In addition to issuing permits, the Health Department evaluates existing on-site sewage systems to determine how well they are performing.  If parcels are not suited for on-site sewage treatment, permits are denied. 

 

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY - $48,165

The DEQ contracts directly with the Health Department for the private and type III water supply program and services.  In 2005-2006, the Health Department issued 207 permits for new water supply wells.  In addition to issuing permits for new wells, the Health Department is responsible for tracking the proper abandonment of wells no longer in use.  A total of 100 wells were properly abandoned in 2005-2006.  The Health Department also investigates known or suspected cases of drinking water contamination and maintains a map of these sites.  This map is made available to well drillers doing business in Ingham County.

 

CAMPGROUND REQUIREMENTS - $225

Ingham County will conduct an inspection of all campgrounds under its jurisdiction, investigate complaints, conduct meetings and/or conferences relative to compliance issues and complete a Campground Inspection Report.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino

  Nays:  None             Absent:  None      Approved 11/6/06

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Thomas, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan

   Nays:  None             Absent:  Hertel        Approved 11/8/06