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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, 2019, to December 31, 2019. The <br /> term 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 ($111,200) to the Snohomish Health District <br /> commencing January 1, 2019. Payment may be made in one lump sum on or before <br /> December 31, 2019. <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 reports to the city identifying services provided to Everett <br /> residents and businesses. <br /> Additional specific services that will be provided by the Health District to the City shall <br /> include creation of a sustainable Health District business model for future years. <br /> 4. Legal Requirements. <br /> Both parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws in performing this <br /> Agreement. <br /> ILA SHD_2019 EVERETT PER CAPITA 2 of 5 <br />