ADOPTED - DECEMBER 14, 2010
Agenda Item No. 30
Introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO Accept aN AWARD for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness From the Michigan Department of
Community Health
RESOLUTION #10-405
WHEREAS, in response to a request from the Office of Public Health Preparedness, the Ingham County Health Department submitted a proposal to the Michigan Department of Community Health for various activities related to preparedness for pandemic influenza; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the Department has been authorized to carry forward unexpended Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds of $49,828 by the Michigan Department of Community Health; and
WHEREAS, the period of the award is October 1, 2010 through July 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the award includes $5,500 for the purchase of a storage shed to hold large equipment related to emergency response; and
WHEREAS, the award includes $5,000 to contract with a consultant to write a regional Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Plan for the mass media; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of the contract for writing the mass media plan will be up to $35,000, subject to receipt of matching funds from neighboring local health departments; and
WHEREAS, the award includes $18,247 to hire a part-time temporary staff person to update the Pandemic Influenza Plan and Communications Plan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes acceptance of an award from the Michigan Department of Community Health of $49,828, to enhance preparedness for pandemic influenza.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the award is October 1, 2010 through July 30, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of a storage shed for equipment related to emergency response for an amount not to exceed $5,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with a consultant to write a regional Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Plan for the mass media for an amount not to exceed of $35,000, subject to receipt of matching funds.
ADOPTED - DECEMBER 14, 2010
Agenda Item No. 30
RESOLUTION #10-405
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller/Administrator to receive matching funds from local health departments to be used for contracting for the mass media plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes subcontracts with local health departments, if required, in order to obtain matching funds for the contract for the mass media plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes hiring a part-time temporary staff person to update emergency plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time temporary staff person will be a PRO5 Program Specialist.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the award funds will be included in the next amendment of the County’s Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s Budget as required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to sign any necessary documents on behalf of the County after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: McGrain, Tennis, Koenig, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Davis, Nolan Approved 12/6/10
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/7/10
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Holman, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/8/10