Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/17/2020
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Carjetta Crook, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Renewal of Memorandum of Agreement - Alabama Department of Public Health and Baldwin County Commission - Use of County Office Space/Facilities - Enforcement of Public Health Laws - Enforcement of Animal/Mosquito Control
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
To promote public health, establish and maintain a County Health Officer and County Health Department, and provide for the appropriation of an amount equal to the collection of the ½ mill Ad Valorem public health tax [as authorized by Section 22-3-10, Code of Alabama (1975) and Amendment 559 to the Constitution of Alabama 1901], execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Baldwin County Commission related to the same. This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2020, and expire on September 30, 2023, unless terminated sooner in accordance with said Memorandum of Agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: 09/05/2017
Background:
The Baldwin County Commission (BCC) and Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), including the Baldwin County Health Department which is a division of ADPH, have enjoyed a positive relationship for many years. Part of that relationship stems from cooperation between both entities which, in the end, promotes the public health in Baldwin County. To memorialize the cooperation between the BCC and ADPH, there is an agreement between the parties which formalizes this partnership. The proposed agreement will expire on September 30, 2023.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation:
Funds will be deposited in Health Tax Fund #102 and distributed in accordance with the MOA.
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Correspondence and Agreement to Chad Kent, Administrator, Alabama Department of Public Health, with copy to Wayne Dyess and Cian Harrison.
Mr. Chad Kent
Alabama Department of Public Health
PHA 9, Area Administrator
1115 Azalea Place
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Ms. Rita Evans
Baldwin County Health Department
Post Office Box 369
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Additional instructions/notes: N/A