Snohomish Health District 1/1/2017

WHEREAS, threats to the public's health in the form of foodborne illness such as E.coli and salmonella, communicable diseases such as pertussis, tuberculosis, measles, Zika, and Ebola and natural disasters such as the Oso/SR530 mud slide respect no municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, public health is a shared responsibility and regional public health threats require regional responses and close partnerships with every city and town in Snohomish County; and WHEREAS, consistent with RCW 70.05, the Snohomish County Council is responsible for establishing the Snohomish Health District Board of Health, with jurisdiction coextensive with the boundaries of the county, to supervise all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and health of the people within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, an effective, regional public health response to the threats to public health in Snohomish County requires the cooperation, participation and support of Snohomish County and all of the cities and towns in Snohomish County; and WHEREAS, Snohomish County and the cities and towns therein seek to improve and sustain healthy years of life of their residents by engaging in an enhanced partnership with the Health District. This partnership will provide stable funding for public health priorities that would be established to meet the unique needs of each community. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements set forth below and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the City and the District agree as follows: 1. Purpose. A. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference. B. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish and define the terms and conditions for the cooperative efforts to be undertaken by the City and the District to promote, facilitate, and undertake various programs and activities. 2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The term may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. 3. Scope of Services. A. Responsibilities of the City. The City shall contribute $1.00 per capita ($108,300)to the Snohomish Health District commencing January 1, 2017. Payment may be made in one lump sum on or before January 31, 2017, or in four(4)equal payments before the end of each quarter in 2017. B. Responsibilities of the District. The Health District shall provide basic essential public health services and functions such as ensuring safe food, and inspecting septic systems, responding to disasters, or preventing and responding to disease outbreaks. The District will provide quarterly reports to the city identifying services provided to Everett residents and businesses on or before May 31, 2017, August 31, 2017, November 30, 2017, and February 28, 2018. Additional specific services that will be provided by the Health District to the City shall include: Creation of a sustainable Health District business model for future years. ILA SHD_EVERETT PER CAPITA 2 of 5 SHD-16-011/ILA SHD Per Capita draft 11-29-2016