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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2003.07.31 - 27166REPORT (MISC. #03176) July 31, 2003 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: MR #03176 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS — FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03176 on July 21, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 61.Artm elcdte7zool General Government Committee Vote: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03176 BY : Helaine Zack, District #22 IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Huntington Woods has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible mosquito control project; and WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Huntington Woods is $2,132.5C from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the project submitted by the City of Huntington Woods as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of $2,132.50 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. • .1n••n••••n n•••nnn•n•n ••nnnn//1/.n MINNIMn1111•n 1111rOiumi...../!IND .4 L. BROOKS PATTERSON, OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE COUNTY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH DIVISION George J. Miller, M.A . Manager July 14, 2003 Timothy J. Soave, Manager Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 403 Pontiac, Michigan 48341-0403 Dear Mr. Soave: I am in receipt of a West Nile Virus fund reimbursement request from the City of Huntington Woods dated July 3, 2003. After having reviewed their documentation, I find them in compliance with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution 03060 and in compliance with the four major categories for reimbursement. This letter will, therefore, certify that all expenses submitted for reimbursement are for qualifying mosquito control projects. Should you have any questions, please direct them to me at 248-858- 1410. Sincerely, OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION Department of Human Services George l Wier, M.A. Managerlffealth Officer GJM:cjh cc: Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director Oakland County Department of Human Services BLDG 36 EAST 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD DEPT 432 250 ELIZABETH LK RD 27725 GREENFIELD RD 1010 E WEST MAPLE RD PONTIAC MI 48341-0432 • PONTIAC MI 48341-1050 • SOUTHFIELD MI 48076-3625 • WALLED LAKE MI 48390-3588 (248) 858-12130 (248) 424-7000 (248) 926-3300 JUL 08 1031 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES July 3, 2003 Timothy J. Soave Manager, Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept. 403 Pontiac, MI 48341-0403 Re: Request for Reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund Dear Mr. Soave: Pursuant to Oakland County Board of Commissioner Miscellaneous Resolution (MR)03060, the City of Huntington Woods hereby requests reimbursement under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program for expenses incurred in connection with an eligible mosquito control activity by our city. 1. Attachment A: Project Description Plan for combatting WNV including the extensive education program instituted by the city. Two of the information pieces which have been distributed to residents are included_ 2. Attachment B: Governing Body Resolution Resolution from the City of Huntington Woods City Commission from the Regular City Commission meeting of April 1, 2003. 3. Attachment C: Expense Invoice Copy of the invoice from Clarke Mosquito Control for four (4) cases of Altosid Briquets for treatment of city catch basins and inlets. The City of Huntington Woods understands that the review and processing of this reimbursement request will be governed by the provisions of MR 03060, and certifies that all expenses submitted for reimbursement were incurred in connection with a qualifying mosquito control project. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Claire Galed at 248 547-1888. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance. Very truly yours, Claire M. Galed, Manager Department of Public Services 12795 W. 11 Mile Rd. Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070 Phone: (248) 547-1888 Fax: (248) 414-2066 E-mail hwdpw @ci.huntington-woods.mi.us ATTACHMENT A: PROJECT DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES To: Huntington Woods City Commission From: Claire Galed, Manager of Finance & Administration Department of Public Services Re: Program to ccanbat the spread of West Nile Virus Date: March 28, 2003 Following is a description of the program the Department of Public Services has put into action in an effort to combat the spread of West Nile Virus: 1. Education: The depai Uncut is undertaking a concerted effort to educate Huntington Woods residents about the West Nile Virus and what they should be doing around their homes to eliminate potential breeding areas for culex mosquitoes. a. A letter has gone out to all clubs and organizations offering to have someone speak to the group. b. Written material has been developed and is being distributed to groups and organizations when requested. In addition, these will be available at city offices towards the end of April. Culex mosquitoes begin to hatch around May 15. c. Information is available on the city web site with links to both county information and the US Department of Agriculture West Nile Virus information. 2. Larvicide: In the spring of 2003, every catch basin in the city was cleaned to clear these areas of any culex larvae and to reduce the amount of organic debris which help provide an ideal breeding area for culex mosquitoes. It is assumed that culex mosquitoes have wintered in some, if not most, of our catch basins. In an effort to eliminate catch basins as a breeding area for these mosquitoes, DPS intends to: a. Clean every city catch basin during the month of April. b. Treat every catch basin with Altosid XR-Briquets, a larvicide which offers up to 150 days of control before May 15, 2003. c. Monitor (dip) approximately five catch basins throughout the city and several gatewells to check for the presence of mosquito larvae and pupa. d. Purchase environmentally friendly larvicide for use in areas where adults and children gather and for use in other areas where larvicide treatments of short duration such as road ruts would be useful March 28, 2003 Page 2 Program to combat the spread of West Nile Virus Report to the Commission 3. Code Enforcement and Public Services employees will work with residents to eradicate potential breeding areas identified on private property throughout Huntington Woods. 4. Develop lines of communication with the Detroit Zoo and Racldiam Golf Course so that the city is aware of their efforts to control the spread of West Nile Virus. Cost Projection: The budget for the city program to combat the spread of West Nile Virus has been set at $5,500.00 which includes but is not limited to: 1. The purchase of the Altosid XR-Briquets. There are approximately 850 catch basins in Huntington Woods which will need to be treated with these briquets. We have entered into the bid process through the City of Farmington Hills. It is our understanding that the price of the Altosid XR-Briquets has been set by the federal government at $2.66 and no one expects the price to be lower regardless of the number of briquets ordered. Thus the cost to the city for the Altosid XR- Briquets will be $2,261.00. We are eligible for reimbursement from Oakland County in the amount of $2,132.50 which will cover a substantial part of the cost to larvicide our catch basins. Attached is a resolution authorizing a request to Oakland County for reimbursement for monies spent to conint West Nile Virus. 2. Staff time including some possible OT to accomplish cleaning of all city catch basins and the application of the Altosid XR-Briquets prior to the May 15 target date. 3. The cost for the environmentally friendly larvicide, tbd. 4. The cost of educational materials: a. One thousand copies of the flier, National Pest Alert - West Nile Virus in North America, from the USDA Regional Office have been purchased at a cost of $50.00, a copy of which is attached. b. Additional educational materials developed and duplicated in-house. ATTACHMENT B: GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS, MICHIGAN AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONIES SPENT TO COMBAT WEST NILE VIRUS WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods has embarked on a program to combat West Nile Virus; and WHEREAS this program will include a concerted effort to educate the public and eliminate areas of standing water throughout the city; and WHEREAS the Department of Public Services will identify, eliminate or treat possible culex mosquito breeding areas in the city; and WHEREAS the Department of Public Services has identified city catch basins as a potential breeding ground for culex mosquitoes, a major carrier of West Nile Virus and has embarked on a program to clean and larvicide all city catch basins; and WHEREAS the Altosid XR-Briquets which offer up to 150 days of control are deemed most appropriate for this application; and WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods has joined with other cities to purchase these briquets through an open bidding process; and WHEREAS it is our best judgement that these briquets will cost $2.66 each. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Huntington authorizes the City Manager to request partial reimbursement from Oakland County in the amount of $2,132.50 for the purchase of at least 850 Altosid XR-Briquets. Yeas: Mayor Gillham, Mayor Pro Tern White, Commr. Jenks, Kramer, Paul Nays: None I, Kristine Hyre, City Clerk from the City of Huntington Woods, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and original copy of a resolution adopted by the City of Huntington Woods City Commission at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 1st day of April 2003. Kristine Hyre City Clerk City of Huntington Woods ATTACHMENT C: EXPENSE INVOICE 159 N. CARDIN AVE. P.O. Box 72197 ROSELLE, IL 60172 TEL: 630/894-2000 DIRECT PMEA 04 t.)6 / 04/22103 I/6,9490 •=:AGE VERBAL/CLARI 010 WILLIE M; COX' MESSER: AMERICAN MOSOUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION BILL - CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS TO 12796 W. 11 MILE ROADnnn HUNTINGTON WOODS/ MI 48070 SAME SHIP TO • . •,...• ' ' • ., . TOT 4 4 10 10 ALTosin BRIQUETS 1160 AY 220 /CS )586 . 5 .- TV 2 / 344- LO TO t 303.704 Tot1 2 / 346 . .i. -: , , . . -- A 5 ..... — ) ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES IN TRANSIT MUST BE MADE BY PURCHASER, OUR RESPONSIBILITY CEASES UPON DELIVERY OF SH:PMENT To CARRIER. Pi" PER MONTH INTEREST WILL SE CHARGED AFTER 30 DAYS Adult mosquito laying eggs Adult mosquito emerging 8 Mosquito pupa Mosquito larvae 1st - 4th instars West Nile Virus in North America West Nile encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted disease, was first documented in North America during the summer of 1999, when an outbreak occurred in New York City. Since that time, cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection have been confirmed in northeastern, north central, southern, and western regions of the United States, and the virus is expected to spread throughout North America. As of December, 2002, there were 3,949 confirmed human cases of WNV, including 254 fatalities. A total of 14,717 cases of WNV infection (from 40 states) have been confirmed in horses through diagnostic testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories of the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and 4,300 horses have died or were euthanized. An equine vaccine is available through licensed veterinarians. The strain of WNV circulating in the United States causes significant mortality in exotic and native bird species, especially in the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Dead birds serve as an early warning that the virus may be active in your area, and these deaths should be reported to your local health department. Origin of WNV WNV was first isolated in 1937 in the West Nile province of Uganda, Africa, and can adversely affect humans, birds, and other animals in Africa, eastern Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East. Epidemics have occurred in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, most recently in Israel during 2000. Virus Transmission WNV is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily Culex, Aedes, and Ochlerotatus spp. C. pipiens, the northern house mosquito, is a common household mosquito and the primary vector of WNV. Mosquitoes become infected after biting infected wild birds that serve as the primary host of the virus. The virus undergoes a reproductive cycle inside the mosquito, in which it must pass through the midgut wall, multiply in many tissues, and accumulate in the salivary glands of the mosquito. Mosquitoes salivate every time they bite, and they are capable of transmitting the virus 10 to 14 days after feeding on an infected bird, so bites after that time are infectious. Mosquito Life Cycle Mosquitoes are classified into the order Diptera (true flies) and have four distinct life stages (egg, larva, pupa, and adult). Female mosquitoes lay their eggs on water or moist substrates such as soil and the interior walls of treeholes, cans, and old tires that are likely to be flooded by water. Most larvae hatch within 48 hours and the larvae and pupae live in water. The adult mosquito emerges from the pupal case and rests on the water's surface until its body dries and its exoskeleton hardens. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal before they can lay eggs, so only female mosquitoes bite. They bite every few days during their entire adult lives, which may last several weeks. Larviciding Larviciding is the method used to kill mosquitoes while they are still in the aquatic stage (larvae and pupae). Method: I* Each catch basin will receive a treatment of water borne insecticide beginning in April and again in August. Adulticiding Adulticiding is the method used to kill adult mosquitoes. n Truck-mounted spray units are sent to designated areas where there is evidence of high mosquito populations. Spraying is conducted during the evening and is stopped during periods of heavy winds, precipitation, or cooler temperatures. Focus spraying of certain local parks will be done if necessary. How to Prevent Infection ln Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants whenever you are outdoors. n Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. An effective repellent will contain the active ingredient DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide). Follow the manufacturer's directions for use on the label. l• Avoid areas that are known mosquito habitats during early morning and evening hours. Reduce areas where mosquitoes breed. Repel to protect yourself against mosquitoes. Report potential mosquito breeding sites. *member, West Nile Virus is cause for concern, not panic City of Huntington Woods Department of Public Services Mosquito Control Program Our Mission is to control the Culex mosquito that spreads the West Nile Virus. West Nile \Tiflis "Reduce, Repel & Report" 12795 W. 11 Mile Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 (248) 547-1888 Telephone (248) 414-2066 Fax www.ci.huntington-woods.rni.us 4 Resolution #03176 July 17, 2003 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee. There were no objections. FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #03176) July 31, 2003 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. Funding of $2,132.50 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the City of Huntington Woods for this project; no additional appropriation is required. 2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Moffitt absent. 57/03 Resolution #03176 July 31, 2003 Moved by Scott supported by Hatchett the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, KowaII, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Palmer, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). I HEREBY APPROVE THE FORE-GOIN6 REP:UPON STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 31, 2003, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 31st day of July, 2003. 6.7 G. William Caddell, County Clerk