Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program has been awarded funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) for services rendered during 2016. This ordinance will authorize the acceptance of these funds and the appropriation of $71,916.00. The purpose of the CEPAC Program is to monitor compliance with various rules and regulations, and to act as a clearinghouse for information about chemical hazards to be used by various organizations such as the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency.
The Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) provides a professional network of individuals who help provide training, exercises and information to industry, first responders and to the publc with regards to chemical awareness and safety. The primary purpose is to maintain a database of all facilities that store or produce chemicals in reportable quantities. Additionally, CEPAC helps to provide and promote chemical safety throughout Franklin County and for the City of Columbus.
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the city’s accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: Columbus Public Health's CEPAC program is funded by the Franklin County EMA, CEPAC and will not generate revenue or require a city match.
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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 $71,916.00; to authorize the appropriation of $71,916.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,916.00)
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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,
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