EXHIBIT “E”
FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION NOTES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY HUMBOLDT COUNTY DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN THE CITY OF FORTUNA (CITY)
This exhibit provides additional clarification pertaining to the services received by the CITY as provided by COUNTY within the Programs described in Exhibit “A”:
1. CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM
A. Program: Retail Food Permitting and Inspection
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
B. Program: Organized Camps and Detention Facilities
• This service is not applicable to the CITY, which has no organized camps or detention facilities.
C. Program: Swimming Pools and Spas
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
D. Program: Recreational Health – Public Beaches
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
E. Program: Vector Monitoring and Assessment
• CITY will request these services from COUNTY on an as-needed basis. o CITY will be the first point of contact for complaints of vector-related issues within the City of Fortuna limits.
o COUNTY will refer to the CITY any vector-related complaints received by COUNTY. Any additional services thereafter will not be provided without written request from CITY.
o When CITY requests these services from COUNTY, CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for such services on an hourly basis, in accordance with COUNTY’s current Master Fee Schedule as described in COMPENSATION section of MOA.
F. Program: Body Art
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM
A. Program: Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
• In the event of hazardous materials release(s) with the City of Fortuna limits, CITY may request additional services, as available, from COUNTY, beyond the COUNTY’s initial emergency response. When CITY requests these additional services from COUNTY, CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for such services in accordance with COUNTY’s current Master Fee Schedule.
B. Program: Childhood Lead Pollution Prevention Program • Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
C. Program: Tobacco Retail Licensing and Nitrous Oxide Sales • Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
• COUNTY’s provision of implementation and inspection services is expressly contingent upon the CITY’s formal adoption and enactment of a municipal ordinance that parallels and is consistent with the current COUNTY Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance. The COUNTY shall have sole discretion to determine whether the CITY’s ordinance sufficiently parallels the COUNTY’s ordinance for these purposes. The CITY shall consult with and provide proposed ordinance language to the COUNTY in advance of any public hearing to ensure adequate opportunity for collaboration. • COUNTY’s provision of implementation and inspection services related to nitrous oxide sales is additionally contingent upon the CITY’s formal adoption and enactment of a municipal ordinance governing nitrous oxide that parallels and is consistent with the COUNTY’s current ordinance regulating nitrous oxide. The COUNTY shall have sole discretion to determine whether the CITY’s ordinance sufficiently parallels the COUNTY’s ordinance. The CITY shall consult with and provide proposed ordinance language to the COUNTY in advance of any public hearing to ensure adequate opportunity for collaboration.
• COUNTY’s oversight and inspection for Tobacco Retail Licensing and Nitrous Oxide sales shall be expressly limited to exclude enforcement actions taken through the City Council, an Administrative Law Judge, or any other Hearing Officer.
D. Program: Geotechnical Drilling of Monitoring Wells and Exploratory Borings • Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
3. LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROGRAM
A. Funding for services that include permitting and inspecting facilities, and ensuring compliance with state and local standards, is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
B. CITY will request services that include investigating solid waste complaints from COUNTY on an as-needed basis.
• CITY will be the first point of contact for complaints of solid waste related issues within the City of Fortuna limits.
• COUNTY will notify CITY of any solid waste-related complaints received by COUNTY.
• When CITY requests these services from COUNTY, CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for such services on an hourly basis, in accordance with COUNTY’s current Master Fee Schedule.
4. LAND USE PROGRAM
A. Program: Land Use Permits, Development Permits, and Business Licenses • This service is not applicable; the CITY retains the authority to issue these types of permits within the City of Fortuna limits. Tobacco Retail Licenses are expressly excluded from these permit types and shall not be considered Land Use Permits, Development Permits, or Business Licenses should the CITY elect to participate in the COUNTY’s Tobacco Retail Licensing program. • Any CITY request to COUNTY for the review and provide formal comment of planning projects, building permit proposals, or public works projects shall not be performed by COUNTY without compensation as described in COMPENSATION section of MOA.
B. Program: Water Wells: Construction/Abatement
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
C. Program: Liquid Wastes (OWTS, septage haulers, and greywater/wastewater reclamation)
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.
D. Program: State Small Public Water Systems
• This service is not applicable; the CITY has no State small public water systems.
5. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROGRAM
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program. • When services are not associated with a fee‑for‑service permitting or licensing program, and the CITY requests assistance, DEH shall invoice the CITY for services rendered based upon Board of Supervisors approved fee.
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SERVICES
• These Programs include: Edible Food Recovery Inspection Program and Tobacco Retail Licensing.
• Funding for these services is collected by COUNTY in the form of Board of Supervisor approved fees imposed on the entities regulated by this program, or through alternative funding sources such as grant awards or State allocations.