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3 <br /> WHEREAS, threats to the public's health in the form of foodborne illness such as E.coli and <br /> salmonella, communicable diseases such as pertussis, tuberculosis, measles, Zika, and Ebola and <br /> natural disasters such as the Oso/SR530 mud slide respect no municipal boundaries; and <br /> WHEREAS, public health is a shared responsibility and regional public health threats require <br /> regional responses and close partnerships with every city and town in Snohomish County; and <br /> WHEREAS, consistent with RCW 70.05, the Snohomish County Council is responsible for <br /> establishing the Snohomish Health District Board of Health,with jurisdiction coextensive with the <br /> boundaries of the county, to supervise all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and health of the <br /> people within its jurisdiction; and <br /> WHEREAS, an effective, regional public health response to the threats to public health in <br /> Snohomish County requires the cooperation, participation and support of Snohomish County and all of <br /> the cities and towns in Snohomish County; and <br /> WHEREAS, Snohomish County and the cities and towns therein seek to improve and sustain <br /> healthy years of life of their residents by engaging in an enhanced partnership with the Health District. <br /> This partnership will provide stable funding for public health priorities that would be established to meet <br /> the unique needs of each community. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements set forth below and for other good and valuable <br /> consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the City and the District <br /> agree as follows: <br /> 1. Purpose. <br /> A. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference. <br /> B. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish and define the terms and conditions for the <br /> cooperative efforts to be undertaken by the City and the District to promote, facilitate, and <br /> undertake various programs and activities. <br /> 2. Term. <br /> The initial term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The term <br /> may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. <br /> 3. Scope of Services. <br /> A. Responsibilities of the City. <br /> The City shall contribute$1.00 per capita($108,300)to the Snohomish Health District <br /> commencing January 1, 2017. Payment may be made in one lump sum on or before <br /> January 31, 2017, or in four(4) equal payments before the end of each quarter in 2017. <br /> B. Responsibilities of the District. <br /> The Health District shall provide basic essential public health services and functions such <br /> as ensuring safe food, and inspecting septic systems, responding to disasters, or <br /> preventing and responding to disease outbreaks. <br /> The District will provide quarterly reports to the city identifying services provided to <br /> Everett residents and businesses on or before May 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, <br /> November 30,2017, and February 28, 2018. <br /> Additional specific services that will be provided by the Health District to the City shall <br /> include: <br /> Creation of a sustainable Health District business model for future years. <br /> ILA SHDEVERETT PER CAPITA • <br /> Z of 6 <br /> SHD-16-011/ILA SHD Per Capita draft 11-29-2016 7 <br />