HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1143 (2)Now, Therefore, in recognition of this compelling public health challenge, the Iredell
County Health Department and the Iredell County Commissioners request that:
Measures be taken to create incentives so that manufacturing and distribution of flu
vaccine can be streamlined and equitable.
9. Request from the Health Department for Approval of a Pandemic Flu Funds Budget
Amendment: Health Director Donna Campbell advised that $13,175 would be received
from the state for pandemic flu planning. She said an emphasis would be placed on
education and public awareness through brochures, informative packets, billboard and
radio advertisements, along with supplies and "enhancement of blast fax capabilities."
10. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (Rural Development) for Space at the Agriculture Resource Center:
Deputy County Manager Susan Blumenstein requested authorization for the county
manager to sign this renewal lease for the Rural Development Office to utilize space
(1,150 sq. ft.) at the Agricultural Resource Center for $852.92 a month, or $10,235.00 a
year.
11. Request for Approval of the April 18, 2006 Minutes
12. Request for Approval of a Resolution Supporting Evacuees of Hurricane
Katrina: Planner Rebecca Harper explained the need for an extension of the resolution
adopted on October 18 as follows:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EVACUEES OF HURRICANE KATRINA
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognizes the unprecedented
damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast and the circumstances that have
occurred where US. citizens have been classified as evacuees; and
WHEREAS, the people of Iredell County have displayed sympathy, compassion and
concern for the citizens of the Gulf Coast by the many humanitarian acts such as supplying
food, water, furnishings, and the generous donation of money; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County has evacuees currently relocating to this area; and
WHEREAS, there are non-profit organizations that wish to continue aid for their fellow
mankind by providing temporary shelter at locations throughout Iredell County; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners feels there exists special
circumstances related to the housing and relocation of these evacuees and that Iredell
organizations are capable of providing temporary shelter in the best interests of the evacuees;
and
WHEREAS, current zoning regulations may not allow for non-profit organizations to
provide temporary shelter to the evacuees; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Commissioners approved a resolution on
October 18, 2005, to allow Non -Profit Organizations in Iredell County to provide temporary
shelter to evacuees of Hurricane Katrina for a maximum of six months where zoning would not
otherwise permit for the sheltering of evacuees and provided that these facilities comply with all
other State and local guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that the Iredell County Commissioners
assembled on May 9, 2006, declare that there is a need for an extension of the resolution for
another six months to allow the Non -Profit Organizations to comply with new zoning
guidelines.
This resolution shall be in effect when adopted and remain so for a period ofsix months.
-- --END OF CONSENT AGENDA -------
Request for Approval of a Resolution Providing for the Issuance of
$8,930,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2006: Chairman
Tice introduced the following resolution, a copy of which was provided to each
21