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Regular Agenda
Public Healt
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Jefferson County Public Health Director
DATE: Apci i .21 f }?
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION and POTENTIAL ACTION re: Environmental Health Fund 160;
Siting of a Sani-can in the vicinity of Mill Road and Larry Scott Trail
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Administrative Division, requests Board approval to use funds from
Environmental Health's Water Pollution Control Fund 160 to place and maintain a Sani-can at the
intersection of the Larry-Scott trail and Mill Road. This Sani-can would provide a service to the
following populations: Larry-Scott trail users, visitors to Caswell-Brown Village who are currently not
allowed to use their facilities due to septic system limitations, and anyone else in the area in need of
restroom access. This location has been reported as an area with significant need for sanitary
facilities to protect human health and nearby waterways.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS:
Environmental Health's Water Pollution Control Fund 160 was created to hold interest payments on
loans offered through an Environmental Health program that is no longer active. Fund 160 is
comprised of loan payment interest accrual over years and held in reserve. There is one outstanding
active loan left associated with this funds that will require costs be paid for title and recording fees.
have been unused for some time, and funding a Sani-can at this location would significantly
improve human health though necessary sanitation. A portion of the funds could also be returned to
the County general fund. JCPH's Harm Reduction Team would provide outreach to prevent misuse
of the Sani-can.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Fund 160 currently has a balance of $154,854.18. Jefferson County contributed $95,000 to the fund
over 2001 and 2002 to maintain a positive cash balance. Per Resolution 78-07, this fund must
maintain a 10% of total revenue or $67,000, whichever is greater for the reserve. Currently there is
only one outstanding loan associated with this fund and nominal fees for title and recording would
be due when the loan is finally paid. A portion of Fund 160 could be returned to the County general
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fund and another portion for supporting a City/County collaboration serving both the health and
safety of Jefferson County residents while also being a good and appropriate use of Water Pollution
Control dollars. The Sani-can from Good Man Sanitation would cost $145.00 per month with weekly
servicing plus a delivery fee of $65.00, which includes eventual pickup.
RECOMMENDATION:
JCPH recommends releasing at least $1,805.00 of Fund 160 to Public Health for the Sani-can to be
situation in the vicinity of Mill Rd and the Larry Scott Trail for the next 12 months; to be re-
evaluated in March 2027 for continuation.
REVIEWED BY:
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