R-07-08-09-8D1 - 8/9/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-08-09-8D 1
WHEREAS, the Local Public Health Reorganization Act, now codified
in Chapter 121 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (the "Act" ) ,
authorizes the establishment of public health districts by a majority
vote of the governing bodies of a county and one or more municipalities
in the county for the purpose of providing and furnishing public health
programs; and
WHEREAS, in 1989 the Williamson County Health Department was
reorganized as a Public Health District by Williamson County and the
Cities of Cedar Park, Georgetown, Round Rock, and Taylor (collectively
the "Members") , and re-designated as the Williamson County & Cities
Health District (hereinafter the "District") ; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County and each of the Member Cities
contribute financially to the operations of the District in order for
it to provide its designated health related services; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the District, in partnership with the
Member Cities, is to protect and promote the health of the people of
Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, the Members of the District appointed a representative
to a Task Force, along with the Executive Director of the District to
study the feasibility of inviting other incorporated cities located in
Williamson County to join the District; and
WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Task Force that all
incorporated cities of Williamson County benefit from the programs
provided by District regardless of membership in the District; and
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WHEREAS, the Task Force prepared a letter that was signed by all
members of the District and sent to all incorporated cities in
Williamson County who are not currently participating in the District
outlining the benefits of membership in the District and inviting them
to become participating members of the District; and
WHEREAS, The City of Liberty Hill, Texas joined the District in
July 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has prepared a follow-up letter to be
signed by all members of the District and sent to all incorporated
cities in Williamson County who are not currently participating in the
District further outlining the benefits of membership in the District
and inviting them to become participating members of the District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
letter to incorporated cities in Williamson County, Texas who do not
currently participate in a Cooperative Agreement with the Williamson
County and Cities Health District, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the Mayor is also authorized and directed to execute future
letters on behalf of the Williamson County and Cities Health District
as they relate to the recruitment of cities that do not currently
participate in a Cooperative Agreement with the Williamson County and
Cities Health District.
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The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 9th day of August, 200
N ELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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Re: Williamson County & Cities Health District
Dear Mayor
In March of 2007, you received a letter from the County Judge and the Mayors of the
Cities of Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Those five entities are the
founding members of the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
As we understand it, Karen Wilson, Executive Director of the Health District has
conta-ted and met with either the elected body or other representatives.of your City to
discuss the benefit of the programs provided by the Health District and how those
programs impact not only our communities-, but yours as well.
The Clity of Liberty Hill has just recently made an official and formal action to become a
mem*_ r of the Health District. Their--participation is greatly appreciated and should be a
guideVnd indicator for other non--rhember cities to join the Health District.-
The purpose of the previous letter,-which has been attached, was to educate you on the
services that your residents are currently receiving from. the Health District, without your
City actually being a member. Your community is currently receiving valuable services
and resources that are not duplicated by any other agency. Your participation and
financial contribution to the Health District will be integral to the benefits that your
residents receive.
We all have budget constraints and the Health District is no exception. In order for the
Health District to continue to provide vital public health services to all of our
communities, it is imperative that all cities participate and contribute to the funding of
those services. As the Health District moves forward, we will need to undertake a very
hard and exhaustive examination of what services will be provided to member cities and
which services and programs will no longer be offered to non-member cities in the
County.
We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to work together to keep the
residents of Williamson County and our Cities safe and healthy.
Administrative Services Division • 100 West Third Street, Georgetown, TX 78626• 512-943-3600• Fax: 512-943-1499
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Ms. Wilson has provided information to you on the process for your city to become a
member. We would strongly encourage you to please contact her at 943-3610 if you
have any additional questions.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mayor Gary Nelon Mayor Bernabe Gonzales
City of Georgetown City of Taylor
Mayor Nyle Maxwell Mayor Robert S. Lemon
City of Round Rock City of Cedar Park
Mayor Connie Fuller The Honorable Dan A. Gattis
City of Liberty Hill Williamson County Judge .
cc: Mr. Jim Nuse
City Manager
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Mr. Paul E. Brandenburg
City Manager
City of Georgetown
P.O. Box 409
Georgetown, Texas 78628
Ms. Brenda Eivens
City Manager
City of Cedar Park
600 N. Bell Blvd.
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Administrative Services Division • 100 West Third Street, Georgetown,TX 78626 • 512-943-3600 - Fax: 512-943-1499
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Mr. Frank Salvato
City Manager
City of Taylor
400 Porter Street
Taylor, TX 76574
Mr. Milburn A. Yantis
City Manager
City of Liberty Hill
P.O. Box 1920
Liberty Hill, Texas 78642-1920
Mr. Anthony Johnson
City Manager
City of Leander
P.O. Box 319
Leander, Texas 78646-0319
Ms. Kathleen Vrana
City Manager
City of Granger
P.O. Box 367
Granger, Texas 76530-0367
Mr. Edward A. Broussard
City Manager
City of Hutto
P.O. Box 639
Hutto, Texas 78634-0639
Ms. Karen Wilson
Executive Director
Williamson County & Cities Health District
100 West 3rd Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Administrative Services Division • 100 West Third street, Georgetown,TX 78626 • 512-943-3600• Fax: 512-943-1499
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Re: Williamson County & Cities Health District
Dear Mayor
Williamson County and the Cities of Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock and Cedar Park are members of
the Williamson County & Cities Health District.
To give you a little bit of history, the Williamson County Health Department was established in 1943.
Thereafter, the Local Public Health Reorganization Act, now codified in Chapter 121 of the Texas Health
and Safety Code (the "Act"), authorized the establishment of public health districts by a majority vote of
the governing bodies of a county and one or more municipalities in the county for the purpose of providing
and furnishing public health programs. Accordingly, the Williamson County Health Department was
reorganized in 1989 as a Public Health District by Williamson County, Texas, and the Cities of Cedar
Park, Georgetown, Round Rock, and Taylor (collectively the "Members"), and re-designated as the
Williamson County & Cities Health District (hereinafter the "District'). Williamson County and each of the
Member Cities contribute financially to the operations of the District in order for it to provide its designated
health related services.
The District provides many services to promote and protect the health of our residents. Examples
include: childhood immunizations; prenatal care for low-income uninsured women; treatment of
tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases; investigation and control measures for contagious
diseases; nutrition education and food supplements for pregnant women and children under 5 years;
screening for program eligibility and helping to connect people to needed health and social services
programs; educating people to lead healthier lifestyles; inspecting restaurants and other food
establishments, including schools; inspecting daycares; teaching food handlers safe food handling
practices; regulating septic system installations and managing the floodplain program for the county. The
District also collects and analyzes health status data and works together with many other organizations
and groups to address issues related to public health. The District is part of the first responder team that
plays a role in preparing for and responding to natural or terrorist-caused disasters and other public
health emergencies, such as epidemics.
Each of the members of the District have the authority to govern the District through a "Cooperative
Agreement," which was last revised and re-adopted by the Members in 1992. The" Cooperative
Agreement' is currently being amended and restated to reflect current practices and to clarify certain
provisions. During the course of the discussions regarding the revision of the "Cooperative Agreement,"
the Member Cities asked the District to provide information regarding the services it provides how those
services impact not only residents in rural Williamson County and the Member Cities, but also all other
communities in Williamson County.
Each Member of the District appointed a representative to a Task Force, which includes the Executive
Director of the District to study the feasibility of inviting other incorporated cities located in Williamson
County to join the District. The Members of the Health District would like for the Executive Director of the
District to meet with all incorporated communities in Williamson County to discuss the benefit of the
programs provided by District and how those programs impact not only our communities, but yours as
Administrative Services Division • 100 West Third Street, Georgetown,TX 78626• 512-943-3600• Fax: 512-943-1499
Visit your public health department online at www.publichealthwilliamson.org
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well. Your community is currently receiving valuable services and resources and the purpose of meeting
with you is to discuss and gain your financial support for this very important and beneficial public health
program.
You will be contacted shortly by Karen Wilson, Executive Director of the District, to schedule a convenient
time to meet with you and your elected body to provide more information about joining the Williamson
County and Cities Health District. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to work
together to keep the residents of Williamson County and our Cities safe and healthy.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
ayor G Nelonayor Bernabe o zal
City of Georgetown City of Taylor
r Nyl rM well Mayor Ro S. Lemon
Ity of Round Rock City of Cedar Park
The Honorable an A. Gattis
Williamson County Judge
cc: Mr. Jim Nuse
City Manager
City of Round Rock
221 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Mr. Paul E. Brandenburg
City Manager
City of Georgetown
P.O. Box 409
Georgetown, Texas 78628
Ms. Brenda Eivens
City Manager
City of Cedar Park
600 N' Bell Blvd.
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Administrative Services Division• 100 West Third Street,Georgetown,TX 78626• 512-943-3600• Fax: 512-943-1499
Visit your public health department online at www.publichealthwilliamson.org
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Mr. Frank Salvato
City Manager
City of Taylor
400 Porter Street
Taylor, TX 76574
Mr. Milburn A. Yantis
City Manager
City of Liberty Hill
P.O. Box 1920
Liberty Hill, Texas 78642-1920
Mr. Anthony Johnson
City Manager
City of Leander
P.O. Box 319
Leander, Texas 78646-0319
Ms. Kathleen Vrana
City Manager
City of Granger
P_0. Box 367
Granger, Texas 76530-0367
Mr. Edward A. Broussard
City Manager
City of Hutto
P.O. Box 639
Hutto, Texas 78634-0639
Mr. David Buesing
City Manager
City of Pflugerville
P.O. Box 589
Pflugerville, Texas 78691-0589
Ms. Toby Futrell
City Manager
City of Austin
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, Texas 78767-1088
Ms. Karen Wilson
Executive Director
Williamson County & Cities Health District
100 West 3rd Street
Georgetown,Texas 78626
Administrative Services Division• 100 West Third Street,Georgetown,TX 78626•512-943-3600• Fax: 512-943-1499
Visit your public health department online at www.publichealthwilliamson.org
DATE: August 2, 2007
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - August 9, 2007
ITEM: 8D1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter for
the recruitment of other Williamson County cities to participate in the
Cooperative Agreement with the Williamson County and Cities Health
District.
Department: Administration
Staff Person: David Kautz, Assistant City Manager
Justification:
By approval of this resolution, a second letter will be sent to the other non-participating
Williamson County cities encouraging their financial support to the Williamson County and
Cities Health District. Non-member cities may no longer be able to receive certain public
health services and the Health District hopes to bring the rest of the cities on board in
providing financial support.
Funding•
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information•
R-07-03-08-12C1 approved a Letter from the cities of Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock,
Cedar Park, and Williamson County seeking financial support and participation from the
cities in Williamson County who do not currently participate in a Cooperative Agreement
with the Williamson County and Cities Health District. The City of Liberty Hill has recently
joined the District.
Public Comment: N/A