Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) to support our Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $82,598.79 in grant monies to fund the 2026-2027 CEPAC grant program.
The Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) provides a professional network of individuals who help provide training, exercises and information to industry, responders and the public with regards to chemical awareness and safety. Their primary purpose is to maintain a database of all facilities that store or produce chemicals in reportable quantities. Additionally, they help provide and promote chemical safety throughout Franklin County and for the City of Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: Columbus Public Health's CEPAC program is funded by the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, CEPAC and will not generate revenue or require a city match. ($82,598.79)
EMERGENCY: Emergency action is requested due to the immediate need to bolster emergency response to chemical hazards which creates immediate risk to Franklin County residents; and to establish funds to maintain uninterrupted employment for .75 FTE.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) in the amount of $82,598.79; to authorize the appropriation of $82,598.79 to the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,598.79)
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WHEREAS, funds have been made available through the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) for Columbus Public Health’s CEPAC program; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acceptance and appropriate these funds and any additional funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Council (CEPAC); and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive addition...
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