Explanation
The purpose of this resolution is to approve Resolution No. 05-25, which was passed by the Columbus Board of Health in order to address emergency preparedness in the event of a public health emergency. This resolution will approve the creation of Title Seven of the Columbus Health Code by the Board of Health pursuant to Resolution No. 05-25. Approval of this resolution is necessary in order to have a plan in place to address public health emergencies such as acutely hazardous communicable diseases. This resolution is being submitted as an emergency measure in order to have such processes in place at the earliest possible date.
Title
To approve Resolution No. 05-25 adopted by the Columbus Board of Health creating Title Seven of the Columbus Health Code consisting of new Sections 775.01 through 775.05 to address Emergency Preparedness in the context of public health emergencies; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the creation of Title Seven, Emergency Preparedness, of the Columbus City Health Code consisting of Sections 775.01 through 775.05 is necessary in order to have a plan in place to address public health emergencies including the occurrence or imminent threat of acutely hazardous communicable diseases such as SARS, pandemic influenza and tuberculosis, or bioterrorism; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus City Council and the Columbus Board of Health recognizes the serious threat to the human population posed by public health emergencies including the occurrence or imminent threat of acutely hazardous communicable diseases such as SARS, pandemic influenza and tuberculosis, or bioterrorism; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and advisable to create Title Seven, Emergency Preparedness, of the Columbus City Health Code consisting of Sections 775.01 through 775.05 to address the issue of emergency preparedness in the event of a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus City Council concurs with the Columbus Board of H...
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