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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-0908 Kane County Health S(.0- O9 Og INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES This agreement entered into as of the -CZ , M , by and between dP - :ne County, Illinois as a municipal corporation (here and after referred to as the City) , and the County of Kane, Illinois a body politic and corporate (here and after called the County) . WITNESSETH: WHEREAS the County wishes to enter into an agreement with the City to provide environ- mental services relating to food service sanitation, retail food store sanitation, nuisance and solid waste .program activities: and WHEREAS the Parties hereto seek to protect the health of the citizens of the County and the City by undertaking this agreement contained herein through their joint effort; and WHEREAS, the 1970 Illinois Constitution (Article VII, Section X) and the Illinois Revised Statutes, 1983, Chapter 127, Section 741-748, provide authority for inter- governmental cooperation. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and such other considerations as here and after set forth, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The City, through it's Bureau of Inspection Services, shall conduct food service sanitation, nuisance, and solid waste programs, according to the "Standards for Local Health Departments" promulgated by the Illinois Department of Public Health dated July 1, 1981. 2. The City agrees to employ staff who meet the requirements of the "Minimum Qualifi- cations for Local Health Department Personnel in Illinois" promulgated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 3. The City agrees to adopt and enforce ordinances and rules and regulations which are equivalent as a minimum to the State of Illinois Food Service Sanitation and Retail Food Store Rules and Regulations. 4. The City shall retain the authority to set permit fees and collect all permit fees associated with the operation of these programs. 5. The County agrees to provide assistance to the City when requested, regarding any foodborne illness investigation, food recall notices, and/or other specific program activities, pursuant to guidelines established by the City and County. 6. The County further agrees to provide qualified personnel to assist the City in the private sewage disposal and individual water supply programs. 7. The County agrees to hold harmless and to indemnify the City, it's board members, officers, agents and employees from liability, costs, judgements, attorney's fees, or other expenses resulting from any act by the County or failure to act under this Agreement. Likewise, the City agrees to hold harmless and to indemnify the County, it's board members, officers, agents and employees from liability, costs, judgements, attorney's fees, or other expenses from any act by the City or failure to act under this Agreement. 8. Each Party further agrees to share information, records, and other documents which may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this agreement to the extent permitted by law. 9. Each Party further agrees there will be no financial or funding obligation expected of either Party. 10. The Parties hereto shall at any time during the term of this agreement have the right to terminate same agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. Said notice shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested. 11. This intergovernmental agreement may be amended only by resolution of the corporate authority of each Party hereto. 12. If any provision of this agreement is invalid for any reason, such invalid portion shall not render the remaining provisions of this agreement which can be given affect without the invalid provision to carry out the intent of the Parties as stated herein. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned Governmental Units have caused this agreement to be duly executed. City of ' gin Date OE Vo- \\--V e Kane County ( Date C 0P TELEPHONE /695-6500 C E _'114 •j,:`: Igtit 150 DEXTER COURT ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120-5555 - 1/.►11:y� o'947-0410'e� September 9, 1986 Mr. James Borgstrom, M.S. Director of Operations/E.H. Kane County Health Department 1330 North Highland Avenue Aurora, Illinois 60506 RE: Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for Environ- mental Health Services Dear Mr. Borgstrom: Enclosed find two copies of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Environ- mental Health Services. Please cause the copies to be executed and return them to me. Upon receipt I will cause execution by the City and return a fully signed copy to you. Very truly yours, Marie Yearman City Clerk nr Enclosure � •••COU.T•. : Mr. Fred Carlson Page 2 • We hope this information addresses the concerns that were raised at the Council meeting. If you need additional information or have any comments, please contact myself or Dr. Bodie. Sincerely, • James Borgstrom, M.S. Director of Operations/E.H. r August 27, 1986 MEMORANDUM TO: Fred Carlson Public Health Officer FROM: William A. Cogley Assistant Corporation Counsel SUBJECT: Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for Environmental Health Services Pursuant to your request, I have reviewed the attached proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County. Section 7 of the agreement provides for indemnification by each party. You will notice I have added language to this section which I believe clarifies the section. The remainder of the draft agreement appears acceptable. Please advise if you have any additional questions. C?.) C - William A. Cogley WAC:pr Attachment r September 2, 1986 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: James J. Cook, City Manager SUBJECT: Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Elgin and Kane County for Environmental Health Services PURPOSE This memo will transmit the revised intergovernmental agreement with Kane County for provision of health services in Elgin. BACKGROUND At the request of the City Council , Kane County has provided documentation regarding their funding policy for environmental health programs. A fee for service concept will cover the cost of all environmental health services, with no local tax money expended for these services. The County will not assess fees within the City of Elgin. Elgin will continue to collect restaurant and food store license fees. The draft agreement has been reviewed by the Legal Department and approved with a clarification to Section 7. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends the signing of the intergovernmental agree- ment. `fT.mes J. Coo 'ty Manager JJC Attachment