ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Agenda Item No. 18
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FY 2009-2010 LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (LHD) AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RESOLUTION #09-396
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has placed the 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 environmental testing and inspection services from Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the FY 2009-2010 agreement with the MDEQ.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a FY 2009-2010 Local Health Department (LHD) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDEQ shall reimburse Ingham County up to $25,683.00 for expenses related to services in the following programs:
NON-COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM – up to $17,413
The Health Department will conduct sanitary surveys of the non-community public water supplies in Ingham County. The Health Department will also oversee water quality monitoring at these supplies, issue water well permits for new supplies, and ensure that proper public notice is issued should a supply become unsafe for drinking.
DRINKING WATER LONG-TERM MONITORING – up to $1,570
The Health Department will collect samples from drinking water supplies identified by the MDEQ from the State 201 list. (Sites of environmental contaminations.)
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS – up to $6,450
The Health Department will conduct an inspection of all public swimming pools/spas licensed by the DEQ in Ingham County. In addition, the Health Department will investigate complaints, conduct meetings and/or conferences related to compliance issues, and complete inspection forms provided by the State.
ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Agenda Item No. 18
RESOLUTION #09-396
CAMPGROUND REQUIREMENTS – up to $250
The Health Department will conduct an inspection of all campgrounds located in Ingham County, collect fees, investigate complaints, conduct meetings and/or conferences related to compliance issues, and complete inspection forms provided by the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 11/16/09
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Davis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 11/18/09