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06/02/2004 e New Hanover County Health Department Revenue and Expenditure Summaries for April 2004 Cumulative: 83.33% Month 10 of 12 Revenues Current Year Prlo,Yea, Type of Budgeted Revenue Balance % Budgeted Revenue Balance % Revenue Amount Earned Remalnin Amount Earned Remalnln Federal & Slale $1,998,125 $,,316,363 $ 681,762 $1,685,731 $1,023,991 $ 661,740 60.74% AC Fees $ 570,161 $ 552,129 $ 18,032 $ 587,944 $ 444,969 $ 142,975 75.68% Medicaid $1,044,080 $ 474,246 $ 569,834 $ 707,352 $ 328,034 68.32% Medicaid Max $ 273,333 $ $ EH Fees $ 300,212 $ 231,742 $ 68,470 $ 239,256 $ 73,644 76.46% Hea~h Fees $ 113,850 $ 147,558 $ (33,708) $ 134,529 $ (21,679) 119.21% Expenditures _ Current Year Prior Year Type of Budgeted Expended Balance % Budgeted Expended Balance % Ex endltura Amount Amount Remalnln Amount Amount Remalnln Salary & Fringe $10,065,456 $7,474,866 $ 2,590,590 9,083,468 $ 7,086,023 $1,997,445 78.01% Summary Budgeted Actual % FY 03~4 FY 03~4 Expenditures: Salaries & Fringe $10,065,456 $7,474,866 Operating Expenses $ 1,731,192 $1,212,403 Capital Outlay $ 378,622 $ 213,942 Total Expenditures $12,175,270 $ 8,901,211 73.11% Revenue: $ 6,698,166 $ 4,922,926 73.50% _ Net County $$ $ 5,477,104 $3,978,285 72.63% Revenue and Expenditure Snmmary For the Month of April 2004 7 NHCHD BOARD OF HEALTH APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION STATUS FY 03-1l4 ::: "'- \ Date (BOH) G,ant '-l. ~... Reauesled Pendlna Received Denied e , Kate B, Reynold~ ~ !II- Transportable 5/512004 Dental Unit Grant":: ~ $375,000 $375,000 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation- Dental Grant $185,000 $185,000 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation- School 4n12004 Health Emergency Dente! Services G,ant $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Safe Kids Coalition- Governo(s Highway Safely Program- (Coalition Vehicle Request) $ 16,000 $ 16,000 Safe Kids Coalltion- Safe Kids Buckle Up 31312004 Program- Child Safely Seat Grent $3,500 $3,500 2/4/2004 No activity to report for February 2004. Cape Fear Memorial Foundation- Funds needed to enhance hearth education In 4 areas other than Diabetes (an enhancement to Diabetes Today Grant). (LMng 1n 12004 WelQ $20,000 $18,500 $1,500 1213/2003 No activity to report for October 2003. Cape Fear Memorial Foundatlon- Funds needed to cover dental services for needy children as Identified by 11/512003 School Health Nurses. $3,000 $3,000 NC Medical Foundation - Through the Good Shephard Ministries for nursing services to the population frequenting the shetter. $25,000 $25,000 Duke Unlvel8lty- To provide 10 hours of nursing e services for TB Outreach. $10,388 $10,700 -$312 NC Tobacco and Control Branch, DHH8- Continuation of Tobacco Prevention Program. $100,000 $64,093 $35,907 1011/2003 No activity to report for October 2003. New Hanove, County Safe Schools- Uniting for Youth "U4Youth"(funding will be received ove, a 91312003 3 year grant period) $49,000 $ 12,702 $36,298 Safe Kids Coalltlon- Fire Prevention (Plea.. note this grant was pulled- coalition not able to meet deadline for request) $2,500 $2,500 8/612003 NC DHHS- OPH Preparedness and Response $82,350 $31,950 $50,400 . Smart Start- Partnership fo, Children (Grant 7/312003 Increase for Part Time Nurse Position) $5,523 $5,523 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation. Diabetes Today (two-yeer request; $42,740 annually) (Received $25.00 year 1 and $20,000 yesr 2) $85,460 $45,000 $40,480 Duke University Nicholas School of the Envlronment-Ge09raphic Information Systems Grant (Env Health) $10,000 $10,000 Safe Kids Coalitlon- Safe Kids Mobile Car Seat Check up Van $50,000 $50,000 Safe Kids Coalition- Risk Watch Champion 6/412003 Team $10,000 $12,500 e Smart Start- Partnership fo, Children: Child 5n 12003 Care Nursing Program (Preliminary Approval) $171,977 $172,500 Smart Start- Partnership fo' Child,en: Hea~ Check (Preliminary Approval) $41,035 $41,747 UNC.cH: Child Care Health Consuitent $62,649 $64,495 8 As of 5/1912004 . NOTE: Notification received since last report. NHCHD BOARD OF HEALTH APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION STATUS FY 03-1l4 Date (BOHI Grant Requested PendinG Received Denied Cape Fear Memorial Foundation (through Partnership for Children): Navigator ProGram $178,707 $180,000 41312003 No activity to report lor April 2003. 3/512003 No activity to report lor March 2003. 2/512003 No activity to report for February 2003. 1/812003 NC DHHS- OPH Preparedness and Response $115,950 $33,600 $82,350 121412002 No activity to report for December 2002. NC Health andWellness Trust Fund-Teen Tobacco Use Prevention & Cessation Program 11/612002 ($100.000 per year for 3 years) $100,000 $100,000 Safe Kids Buckle Up Program-North Carolina 101212002 Safe Kida $5,000 $5.000 Developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Capacity In Local Health Department In Eastern North Carolina-Duke University Nicholas School 01 the Environment and Earth Sciences (NSEES) $18,000 $18,000 NO activit)' to report lor :ieptemDer 2UUl. NO actiVity to report lor AUgUst ;lUU~. o acttvlty to report .or JulY 2002- Totals $1,741,259 $591,000 $752,287 $404,545 33,94% 43.20% 2324% Pending Grants 4 15% Funded Total Request ,t 42% Partially Funded 7 27% Denied Total Request 4 15% Numbers 01 Grants Applied For 26 100% As 015/1912004 . NOTE: Nollflcatlon racelved since last report, e e e 9 . .' ,r,'-.. It . e e e NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Request for Board Action Agenda: Consent Meeting Date: A enda:D Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Mana er Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Mana er, ext 6680 Subject: Request for approval to purchase needed supplies for Animal Control Services S a / Neuter Facili $19,973 Brief Summary: New Hanover County Animal Control Services is requesting approval to purchase necessary supplies for the Spay/Neuter Facility in the amount of$19,973. These funds are available in the existin FY04 0 eratin Bud et. Recommended Motion and Requested Actions: To approve request for purchase of needed supplies for Spay/ Neuter Facility in the amount of $19,973 and associated budget amendment. I Funding Source: County Appropriations WiIl above action result in: DNew Position Number ofPosition(s) Dposition(s) Modification or change ~o Chan e in Position s Explanation: This transaction does not require approval from the Board of County Commissioners due to no changes occurring in the total amount of the Animal Control Services FY04 Budget (no overall increase or decrease will occur in revenue or expenses as a result of this transaction . I Attachments: Bid information and quotes from prospective vendors. 10 . , e e FAX TRANSMISSION NEW HANOVER COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 180 Division Drive WILMINGTON, NC 28401 Telephone: (910) 341-4197 Fax: (910) 341-4349 To: Merritt Veterinary Supply, Steve Beust Date: 5/7/04 Pages: 2 (including this cover sheet) From: Jean McNeil, Animal Control Services Manager Subject: Invitation to Bid on Supplies for Animal Control Sheher Attached is a request for pricing for supplies for the Animal Control Facility. This is an informal bid and there is not a public bid opening. Bids must be received by 12:00 noon Wednesday, May 12, 2004. Any bids received after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids will not be considered. Bids may be faxed to (910) 341-4349 or delivered to: New Hanover County Animal Control Attn: Jean McNeil, Animal Control Services Manager 180 Division Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 Bids must be on bid proposal form provided with this request. All goods shall be new and in no case will used, reconditioned or obsolete parts be accepted. The award of this bid will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and time specified in the proposal for the performance of the contract. Award for all items will be made as a group to one bidder. New Hanover County reserves the right to add or delete quantities. New Hanover County is exempt from and will not pay Federal Excise Taxes or Transportation Taxes. If bidder is required to charge North Carolina sales tax on bidder's sales, bidder shall not include it as part of the bid price. County will pay North Carolina sales tax over and above bid prices when invoiced. Prices quoted for supplies shall include delivery costs. Goods shall be delivered F.O.B. Animal Control, 180 Division Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina and shall be complete and ready for use unless otherwise specified. The successful bidder shall be responsible for instructing County personnel in the proper use and maintenance of the goods. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. e If you have any questions, please contact me at (910) 341-4197. 11 . e e e New Hanover County Animal Control Services Equipment Older Request (910) 341-4349 (fax) (910) 341-4197 Contact: Jean McNeil Item Vapor Stick Plus Anesthesia ~ine T ec III Style Vaporizer Audio Patient Monitor Midmark Ultraclave 11 x 18 chamber (M11) Littmann Cardia. III Stethescope (burg) SurgeIY Light Single Head. Wall Mounted Mayo Instrument Stand (chrome) IV Stand (chrome) Miltex Canine/Feline Spay Pack - no strg The V5SI Way Platform Scale Advantage V-top Hydraulic Surg. Table Kick Bucket wi Rolling Stand Tom Cat Posilioner Shipping & Handling Fees Grand Total Quantitv Cost/Unit 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 10 1 2 1 2 Total Cost 12 2UU2IMAR/20/WED 08:45 AM Webster Vet.Supply .... e FAX No. P.002 e Webster Veterinary Supply, Inc. 86 Leominstlr Road, Sterling, Massachusetl$ 01564 . Phone: (978) 422-S211 . Pax: (978) 422-8959 To: New Hanover County Anitn.a1 Control Services Equipment Bid Contact: Jean McNeil "Shipping and Handling is an estimated cost. .~ ~::1" ., j.. ,~ ,:~ . ~ e Qua 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 10 , 2 1 2 'Shlpplng $1 500.00 795.00 $193.00 $3 800.00 $142.00 $670.00 $99.00 $40.00 $408.00 880.00 Sl 900.00 . $115.00 .' S30.00 & Handling Grand Total Total C $3 000.00 $1 590.00 386.00 $3 800.00 $284.00 $1 340.00 $198.00 $40.00 $4 080.00 $880.00 $3 800.00 $115.00 $60.00 $400.00 $19,973.00 Dlst1lbutfon Centers 111: Sterlfng, MA. HaIIlsburg, PA. Charlotte, NC · GaInesville, PI.. BIID1lngham, AL. Houston, TX i 3 Ma~ 11 04 04:42p p.2 .. 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Ua:hinll Tee III ~ Vaporizer Audio P&&ient MonIIcr Midmark UllnDave 11 x 18 dlan1ber (Ml1) lltlmann CardIa. III Sbdhe...ope (bIJrg) SuIgeIy Uglll SlI9I Head. WlIII Maunted Mavo InslM'Illlnl SliInd (chrOme) IVSland (cIUom8l MiIlex CanIneIFdlne Spay Pack - no 5bg Th8 VSSI Wf/fY Plalfann Sc:aIe AdIIanl8ge V-blp HydfauI1c SU19. Table Kick Buc:Mt wi RllllInO Stand Tam Cat Poeilioner ShipPng & Handling Fees G--'Tal8I p.l FAX NO. 910 341 4349 P. 02/02 g~ CoIdJnIt TlMIl"'.ftII!I 2 ''i51'> ).<;00 2 ~SO L<(ijD 2:!>5e 70C, 1 3'1.,;t) ,j50 2 I'll Mi' 2 t/3 j..1-i- 2 \li5'" 2';0 1 /2.'1 /1.."I 10 (.00 'oc" 1 'f30 'i 3 0 2:z."'-I2. \.jog'-l 1 1'3"\ 1'3'1' 2 I~.o" 31... .- ;;2J. '132- f' ~";:)~ ~ ~~~ d tllV,~ 11.lIZf'o-f ~ +u ~ ~ 6-"r .. . ~ ],/LJ ~~ ~ ~'~~12 S 1-2- ~ tJ. [. J- 1 ~ :, 'I , ^ r,~ I~?)) '.... c)- , I _ "Y-+ () tl .~ - Co/4-/ '7 D_lli .. ') ph. ryve',r ~ --7 '- (HI 'l\q..l1~ ~'ti 15 May-ll-04 03:37P ... P.02 e _...............--~,. .~ = w. -yo... ,.....- ~.,-- MERRITT VRTERINARY SUPPLIJl9 \.800.4??17Z3 EXT. 304 STllVn BRUn' ~~..- -....11'.... - "-'...---I...~~-.. 1) You will need hose and Quick connect alIachmenlS. I couldn't Include this since the hoses iJRI different prices depending on the length required. 8ft. 10ft. 75.00 78.00 85.00 V7159 V7160 V7161 6ft. 2) You will also need a scavenging system. F-Air canisters are the least ~ensive way to go. e . 18.75 for a kR that includes a 4ft. hose, basket to hold the canis1er and 3 adaptms. 3) This quote is for the Tech IV Vaporizer. They are on special for half price. The Tech III and Tech IV are identical except for an added safety feature in the Tech IV. It has built in baffle. This is in case the machine is tihBd; the anesthesia agent Will not spUl over on to the wick. 4) One a1temative is the Tullenhauer AulDclave 10x18. Their price wlIh automatic door is 3450. Their freight changes would be higher, $130. Total price difference is MidlT\ll1( 4O49 plus $70 freight for a total of 4119 vs. Tut!enhauer 3451 + 130 freight with a total 3580. Savings would be $539 if you decide on Tut1enhauer. 5) We win need III know if you1I want 22' 01 27' models. 6) Surgery Light-0ne other option is VSSI which has one for $1622. Their shipping cost is $100. 7) I quoted you on a 4 wheel, two hook chrome IV Stand. They have other options Including 4 wheel- 4 hook, 5 wheel (more stable), 2 hook and the most expensive, 5 wheel 4 hook for $128. 8) This quote is for MII\elt first quality spay packs. Rlcah is an option for you, Their spay packs cost $289. This Is a very good Gennan line that we have sold quile II lot of. They Cll!Y the same guarantee as MIIlex. 10 spay packs would cost of $2890. ThIs will save you $2060. 9) Itemized Freigh~: Vaper Stick Plus: 562. VSSI with assls1ed: 5639. VSSI without light but assisted: $529. Quoted: VSSI without assiS18d and with out surgery lights: 5429. ~: Mldmat1c 570. ~: Medical IUumtnllllon: $100. Total Freight- $661 Note: AsslS18d means they wDI help you bIIng the Items inside. Otherwise, they unload in your panang lot and leave. e 16 . May-ll-04 03:37P ... P.Ol e .........ur eoumr AnfDII eo..vt8lfJ1cII '..I.m.... ~"If Al...__lI (I..M1.....'. _ (11" M1041.7 CoTlq rt ....IIeNlH e .- . Q~ ~ IIPl('~ ~I VIporStickPWAfllllllnJtM8ctl/ne d)(~) 2 IS$"I 3/""2- 5WJo1i Tee tit ~ Yapol1Iw (3) 2 ~t-). 3 "130. ~ 7114.Aud1o ~ Moflllol 2 / ;It!. ~') 3VtJ. S J1'IiJ. ....-.. UlIracIsve 11 JC 18'" (M11~) 1 f(p'l1 'ffJ'#I ~ La._... eenIo. '" ~ r . ~ (butg) (5) 2 /32. . ]')' 2'-5: '5"" /YlZ SwgIryU8M8~1'- ~. WettMaunllid(t,) 2 /371 27~8' IJ$/ ~ IfIIINnInt 8ta.1d (4:h.o..le) 2 /25 ~ ~o /I1'}J IV Slud (chr"-.) (7) 1 '1Q r'1 /YIX.~ e..oi....d.....~.nolll1lb1) 10 "III~ 'I;'1fitJ v'S$/lM V8SI War ~ SCIlte '1 38() 88IJ vsS I .......... V1Jp ~"'...tlc si.g. TIbJe 2 / g8'5". "}2. 3771- tJif i/5SI t<k*81 ~1,lo;.IWRollngS""cJ 1 /3(;.22- /3J..:J.""2- JC Tomc.tPolllkhlll 2 '33. 8l/ t;?7,(.,~ ~q/. t:JO Z2 28'0,5"'1 / SftlppMg & H8ndIng Fees L q) GrMd T* (!2eIUl.- k /U~.)e.<;) rh/l/'l~ 7,tJu. hn- l,t9U/2.. hAI/f" ,.r;r;VJ g~{~Shd/VS Cfi J/ me.. CIJ/v-j;d?/2AJ-h~/LI, JJj /~'~ tJfi C6'~e.'I2/VS /RA S~ 'sivU-/2.1; ) ~~'&J C h74!:.nNI/) ~~II &/9) 9/3 - 7~2 7 e 17 . , % I I e e e NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Request for Board Action Agenda:D Consent Meeting Date: Agenda: D Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business ,- Manager Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager, ext 6680 Subject: Budget Amendment in the amount of $11,547 for completing installation of Buildin Securi S stem for the New Hanover Coun Health De artment. Brief Summary: The New Hanover County Health Department recently had a security system installed throughout the facility. This system mirrors the one installed at the County Administration Building and at Marketplace Mall. We are requesting to remove eight (8) proximity card readers at all eight (8) out-reader locations and to add six (6) additional in-readers for ent control onl . Recommended Motion and Requested Actions: To approve enhancements to existing securit s stem and associated bud et amendment in the amount of $11 ,547. Funding Source: The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, E idemiolo Section, Public Health Pre aredness and Res onse Branch. Will above action result in: DNew Position Number ofPosition(s) DPosition(s) Modification or change IZINo Chan e in Position(s Explanation: The building security system was installed to serve as a mechanism to secure our facility and protect our employees and clients from potential threats or acts of bioterrorism. This is an approved expenditure for use of Bioterrorism funding. This transaction does not require approval from the Board of County Commissioners due to no changes occurring in the total amount of the Bioterrorism FY04 Budget (no increase or decrease will occur in revenue or ex enses as a result of this transaction . I Attachments: Budget Amendment and quote from Universal Security and Fire, Inc. 18 c { e E '" ., f- N f- en a: :I: I- a. , Z w E W ~ Ul ." :!E 0 ~ ~ C ~ .l!l Z ~ 0 w iii :!E w <C ~ I- z W w Cl 0 C) <( ~ C It> ~ m 0 z ~ => 0 "- ~ ~ ~ Z ~ .... w I- 8~ => IC ~ ::ii Cl ~O ....0 z_ =>..: Ow uo. ~ !z..: Ww ::iiIC =>::ii U=> oZ 0 > U z w U> Cl :Ii <( 0: IC < Q W W Q Z ~ U> 0 e ., "'w ~ ~O ~ ;;: ",0 ... zU Q ~ Z Q .... Q 1"-1"- I- W- ..,...,. Z -'~ "'. 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C. 28401 Dear Ms. Hewett, This proposal responds to the Health Department request to remove eight (8) proximity card readers at all eight (8) out-reader doors and to add six (6) additional doors for entry control only (see attached drawing). 1 Scope of work will include the installation of door strikes, by Elkins Safe and Lock Co, on the six (6) new doors, installation of request- to-exit motion detectors on new doors plus the eight (8) doors where proximity readers have been removed. A credit is included that considers the "trade-out" of two (2) removed and excess proximity readers for two (2) required request-to-exit motion detectors. The installation includes equipment and labor' Installed Price: Sales TaX Total $11,547.00 $ 295.65 $11,842.65 Please call me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, "" 20 May 20, 2004 To: From: Subject: NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2029 SOUTH 17TH STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4946 TELEPHONE (910) 343-6500 FAX (910) 341-4146 New Hanover County Board of Health Cynthia W. Hewett, MSIS ~ NHCHD Business Manager FY05 Recommended Budget We have received a copy of the FY05 Recommended Budget from the County Manager. Below, I have identified those items that have changed (either increased or decreased) from the FY05 Requested Budget submitted by the New Hanover County Health Department. e Please note when our FY05 Requested Budget was prepared it was completed under the directive given by the County Manager's Office which was to maintain operating expenses at or below the level of the FY04 Adopted Budget. We were also directed not to ask for new positions. It is also important to note that our FY05 Requested Budget included estimates on figures for salary and fringe. These figures are finalized by the County Human Resources Office and entered in our budget by the County Budget Office. The FY05 Recommended Budget does not include the five (5) Environmental Health Specialist positions recently approved by the Board of Health and submitted to the County Commissioners for consideration. The County Manager pulled this request from the County Commissioners Agenda noting that these positions would be discussed during FY05 Budget deliberations. Revenues: Proaram ReQuested Amount Recommended Amount Difference Care Coordination 15123\ $1,109,481 $ 1,105,199 ($ 4 282\ WIC 15141\ $ 399 347 $ 448,743 $ 49 396 Partnership for Children (5166\ $ 184,259 $ 172,500 ($11759\ School Health (5169\ $ 1,764,483 $ 1,673,200 ($ 91,2831 Proiect Assist 151811 $ 64,094 $ 64,324 $230 Aaencv Totals $ 6,299,164 $ 6,241,466 1$ 57 698\ Revenue adjustments resulted from either salary and fringe figures being adjusted or changes in levels of grant funding (as is the case for Partnership for Children- 5166). e 21 "Healthy People, Healthy Environment, Healthy Community" Operating and Capital Expenditures: e Proaram Requested Amount Recommended Amount Difference Vector Control (5112) (Suildinal $ 86,200 $0 1$ 86,2001 Sioterrorism (5122{al (Travel and Trainin $ 38,880 $ 59,558 $ 20 678 Women's Preventive Health (5124) (Contract Services) $ 20,762 $ 47,762 $ 27,000 (Departmental Supplies) $114,103 $ 134,103 $ 20,000 Navigator-Partnership (5134) (Departmental Suppliesl $ 1,080 $ 6,069 $ 4989 Epidemiology (5151) (Contracted Services) $ 8,805 $ 17,805 $ 9,000 iDepartmental Suopliesl $ 106771 $ 124,771 $ 18,000 Child Care Health Consultant (5155) (Travel and Training) $ 500 $ 3,383 $ 2,883 Health Check (5160) (Travel and Trainin!il $ 500 $ 2,045 $1,545 Aaencv Totals $ 12,005,349 $ 11,925,959 $ 79,390 Changes in Operating and Capital Expenditures resulted from a variety of events. In Vector Control, the County Manager is not recommending the purchase of the mow tractor and peripherals. Additionally, once salary and fringe figures were in place, operating expenses needed to be adjusted for the following grant funded programs: Bi-terrorism, Navigator Partnership, Child Care Health Consultant and Health Check so that revenue and expenditure _ would balance for these programs. .. As noted earlier, when our FYOS Requested Budget was submitted we maintained operating expenses at the FY04 Adopted Budget level. We did however; submit narrative to the County identifying needed increases in two of our programs (Women's Preventive Health and Epidemiology) particularly in the areas of contracted services and departmental supplies. These increases are needed to cover the increased costs of processing pap-smears, increased interpreter needs, and increased costs in vaccines, drugs and other laboratory test kits needed to support these programs. The County has included these requests in the FY05 Recommended Budget. "Healthy People, Healthy Environment, Healthy Community" e 22 ,. . - NEW HANOVER COUNTY RECOMMENDED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 County Commissioners e Robert G. Greer, Chairman Julia Boseman, Vice Chairman William A. Caster Ted Davis, Jr. Nancy H. Pritchett County Manager Allen O'Neal Budget Department Staff Cam Griffin, Budget Director Norma S. Troutman, Senior Budget Analyst Donna Seal, Budget Analyst Karen J. Wagner, Administrative Support Specialist 320 Chestnut Street, Room 506 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 http://www.nhcgov.com/bgt . Call (910)341-7170 to provide citizens' input on budget or e-mail ccriffintlilnhcoov.com. 23 - e e . ' ALLEN O'NEAL County Manager . I, NEW HANOVER COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER 320 CHESTNUT STREET, ROOM 502 WilMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-4058 TELEPHONE (910) 341-7184 FAX (910) 341-4027 PATRICIA A. MELVIN Assistant County Manager DAVID F. WEAVER Assistant County Manager 230 'Marketplace Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 Telephone (910) 798-7139 Fax (910) 341-4035 May 13, 2004 To the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens: I present to you the recommended budget for fiscal year 2004-2005. In accordance with the Commissioners directive to prepare a budget with no tax increase and after completing a very thorough budget review process, I propose a tax rate of 68 cents that represents no increase from the tax rate for FY 03-04. This was a challenging budget to prepare. Budgets continue to be held constant, which becomes more difficult with each successive year, as the population of the County increases, County facilities and services expand and inflation increases costs to the County. SiQnificant Increases in Anticipated County Expenditures . The General Fund Transfer to the Schools is recommended to increase $1 million. . The Sheriff's Office budget is recommended to increase $1.2 million primarily due to the opening of the new Detention Facility. . Funds in the amount of $2.1 million are included for salary adjustments for County employees. . The Department of Social Services budget increase is estimated to be $.9 million primarily due to increases in Medicaid. GENERAL FUND Public Schools: A transfer of $68.7 million-from the General.fund is recommended for the Schools. Of this amount, $5.7 million is funded by the portion of the sales tax designated for the Schools. This level of funding will provide for $49.3 million in school operating .expenses, $3 million in capital outlay, $.5 million in school pension, and $15.9 million in d.ebt service. 24 , New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens M~y 13, 2004 The Board of Education requested an increase of $2.1 million or 4 percent in operating expenses and $1.9 million in capital outlay. A tax increase of 3 cents would be necessary to fund the balance of th~ School's request and debt service. It is recommended the Board of Education appropriate their fund balance to meet the additional needs of the-schools.-The,Board-of,E-ducation.fund,.balance is .currently $7.6 million. ' - School systems are not required to maintain a fund balance, therefore appropriation of their fund balance will not impact the financial credibility of the school system. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC): Funding of $4.7 million is recommended for Cape Fear Community College. This is an increase of $600,000. Personnel Issues: There are five new positions recommended for FY 04-05. . Two additional Grounds Maintenance Workers for Parks, due to the expansion that has taken place in the number of acres maintained by this department. . One Landscape Technician position for Airlie Gardens to assist with the e continued development of the gardens. 1 . One additional Custodian for Property Management to help maintain the expanded county facilities. . One Administrative Support Specialist to assist with the efficient operation of the Emergency Management Department and to meet their expanded scope of work. Funding is included for a 2 percent market adjustment and 1 percent merit adjustment for deserving employees, and for a 1 percent contribution to a 401 (k) or 457 plan for those employees who do not currently receive a state-mandated contribution. A new classification of Detention Officer, Corporal has been added to the Sheriffs Office. Department of Social Services (DSS): I recommend funding to increase by $.9 million, approximately 5 percent, due to increases in Medicaid and minor increases in Adoption Assistance and Foster Care programs. The County's cost of Medicaid is -projected to increase by $600,000, or 7.8 percent, from FY 03-04. Expenditure data for the current year shows a decline in Medicaid a costs, but I am recommending the state estimate for conservative budget purposes.. DSS is still in the early phases of the implementation of the state pilot program called MRS (Multiple Response System), which causes uncertainty about the financial impact 25 2 ~ e e New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens May 13, 2004 on the FY 04-05 Budget. MRS is a state-mandated approach to Child Welfare Services. It emphasizes strengthening families and using more community resources. A $3 million shortfall in state day care funding exists between the current amended amount and the FY 04-05 preliminary estimate. Due to the limited availability of childcare subsidy funds, DSS may be looking to identify county and community resourcesio financially.support childcare -services~n the.future. Sheriff's Office: The budget for the Sheriff's Office is based on the expectation that the New Hanover County Detention Facility will be open for all of FY 04-05. Emergency Management: .No funds are recommended for improvement of emergency response communication for the south em end of the County. The issue is still being reviewed. Juvenile Day Treatment Center: County funding for the Juvenile Day Treatment Center for FY 04-05 is $174,000; this amount is an increase of $114,000 compared to FY 03-04 adopted amount of $60,000 for county funding. Southeastern Center: Funding of $1.7 million is recommended for the Southeastem Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. This amount has been constant since FY 02-03. The 2001 session of the General Assembly passed legislation to phase in implementation of mental health system reform at the state and local level. This act is designed to restructure the state's mental health system. It expands the role of counties in choosing how these services will be offered and reduces the number of delivery areas. Counties are required to develop business plans describing how administrative functions will be carried out and services delivered. Statewide, counties are concemed that the local cost of providing mental health services may increase as the responsibility for meeting the needs of patients currently served by the state, is shifted to the counties. Airlle Gardens: Revenue generated by Airlie that was budgeted in the General Fund in FY 03-04 will be classified as revenue for the Airlie Gardens Foundation in FY 04-05. This will assist Airlie in becoming more financially self-supporting. The revenue amount budgeted in the General Fund for FY 03-04 was $53,500. 26 3 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens May 13,2004 Non-County Agencies: I Funding at the FY 03-04 adopted amount is included for seven human service non- County agencies. Funding is included for the New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District, and The Wilmington-New Hanover Port, Waterway and Beach Commission at the FY 03-04 amount. Funding is also included for four agencies with multi-year contracts that provide economic and physical development services to the community. REVENUES The tax base growth between FY 03-04 and FY 04-05 is expected to be 3 percent. The ad valorem tax base'is estimated to be $17.9 billion. Based on this estimate, a penny will be worth $1.8 million. The 1 cent sales tax revenue is estimated to increase by $1.4 million from the FY 03-04 adopted amount. Revenue for FY 03-04 is estimated to exceed the amount budgeted. Revenues are estimated to increase by 3.5 percent above the estimated receipts for the current fiscal year, based on the most recent growth estimates of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the County's current share of the distribution. Local sales taxes are distributed by the ad valorem method and are the second largest revenue source for the County. I Approximately $5 million of the undesignated portion of the two existing one-half cent sales tax is budgeted for General Fund operations. $1.9 million is budgeted as a transfer to the Water and Sewer District, the same amount that has been transferred since FY 01-02. An amount of $7.5 million is budgeted in the General Fund for the new one-half cent sales tax that became effective July 1, 2003. This estimate is also based on a 3.5 percent increase over the FY 03-04 estimated receipts. All 100 counties in the state have enacted this sales tax to replace local government reimbursements that were eliminated by the state in FY 02-03. Fund Balance: I am recommending appropriating $3.9 million of the County fund balance. Of this amount, $1.1 million is due to shifting debt service from FY 03-04 to the FY 04-05 budget (due to restructuring of the debt, which resulted in a savings to the county of $2.4 million over the next 15 years). The appropriation of fund balance at this level will not jeopardize the strong financial position of the county. Fund balance grew by $8.3 million between FY 02-03aRd FY 03-04. Very preliminary projections for FY 03-04 indicate a growth of $1 to $2 million. The unobligated fund balance is $41.5 million, which exceeds the 16.7 percent goal for fund balance established by the County. 4 e e - 27 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens May 13, 2004 e ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND I, The Environmental Management Fund is balanced with a $46 tipping fee. No transfer from the General Fund is budgeted. Funds are included to ~tart preparation of the next cell, and a construction and demolition facility. SPECIAL FIRE-SERVICES DISTRICT-FUND The tax rate of 6 cents is recommended for the Fire Service District, no increase from the tax rate for FY 03-04. Recent improvements in the Fire Service District have increased the .Ievel of service provided to the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County. Four of the six fire districts have reduced insurance rates with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, resulting in lower insurance premiums for homeowners. The Fire Services District responded to over 5,000 calls during the calendar year ending 2003, which is a sixteen percent increase from 2002. Growth and demands for service have all divisions of Fire Services stretching resources. Capital improvements must be addressed. e Major considerations for this fiscal year include the replacement of one fire engine, upgrades to one existing facility where fire apparatus are not adequately stored, and the request for insurance inspections for the remaining two fire departments that serve the Fire Service District. New and existing programs will be evaluated and implemented to improve the quality of service provided. WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FUND The Water and Sewer District currently provides service to approximately 30,000 water and sewer customers (residential, industrial, and commercial), which is far greater than many municipalities in North Carolina. The District's current operation and future expansion is funded by user fees, a $1.9 million transfer funded by sales tax revenue from the General Fund, and approximately $2 million in Water and Sewer Fund Balance. The fund balance will fund the anticipated debt service on the Northside Wastewater Treatment and Water Treatment Well Field. No ad valorem property taxes are used to fund the district. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Capital requests for FY 04-05 were all valuable projects. Due to budgetary constraints, no funding will be recommended. ~ 21S 5 . New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens May 13, 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS e Summarized below are a few of the many items that the County and its staff have accomplished during the current fiscal year. . Two projects from New Hanover County won the annual Ralph W. Ketner Productivity Award. -The 'projects-were: a computer-automated .dialing system to remind patrons of overdue library books, and a bar-coding system to manage Health Department records. . Security was improved at the Department of Social Services building to address safety concerns of both citizens and employees. . Staff was hired to fill several high level County positions due to retirements: Information Technology Director, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and County Engineer. . The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services selected New Hanover to be one of two counties to participate in an initiative designed to strengthen local services to meet the long term care needs of older and dis~bled adults and their families. o A savings to the County of $2.4 million over the next 15 years was accomplished by e restructuring debt through bond refinancing. . The University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Master of Public Administration program and the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration named two County staff members Public SeNants afthe Year. . The civil, records and front desk sections of the Sheriffs Office relocated to the new Judicial Building. Several County departments moved to the Marketplace Annex providing service to citizens at a more central location. Veterans Services and Human Relations moved to larger offices at 801 Princess Street. . The Finance Department was awarded the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the twenty- third consecutive year. . The Budget Department was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the thirteenth consecutive year. . A restructuring of the County Manager's office was completed after the retirement of the Deputy County Manager. The Deputy County Manager position was eliminated ... and the responsibilities were divided between the County Manager, the two . Assistant County Managers, and the upgraded Executive Assistant position. 29 6 . . New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Citizens May 13, 2004 " e . Economic Development - The County collaborated with Wilmington Industrial Development, Inc., and other local leaders to bring several new businesses to the County including Verizon and the television series .One Tree Hill". . After the Inter-local Agreement was approved by the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners, County and City staff worked with the WAVE Board of Director'S to develop s'plan;'and implement policies and procedures to create a new Transportation Authority with increased services and routes. I am personally and professionally grateful to the employees of New Hanover County. As the County faces many challenges, I know the citizens can continue to rely upon high employee dedication. The staff and I look forward to working with you as the FY 04-05 budget process is completed. QAtt--L All n O'Neal e County Manager - ,30 7 < e e e ,. PROGRAMMATIC GOALS As recommended by the Govemment Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting, the following programmatic goals have been designed to guide the development of the 2004-2005 budget. These goals have been developed to provide direction for County departments in their allocation of resources to areas the County Commissioners deem to be most important. All deoartments have been instructed that at all times. but esoecially. durina the current economic condition~ that theseaoals are deoendent on available financial and staffina resources, These oals are in no wav a statement that the end will be achieved in a soecific time oeriod. I. Provide a Safe Community for All New Hanover County Citizens 1. Support the Juvenile Day Treatment Center in its continuing effort to address the needs of youth who have entered the juvenile justice system, 2, Review and implement new security procedures in addressing the safety needs of staff and the public using County facilities. 3, Work toward reducing the crime level and improving community security. 4. Promote a responsive Public Safety Communications Center whose employees are highly skilled in responding to the emergency needs of citizens and the community at large. 5, Foster a team concept with the public safety agencies served by the Public Communications Center, and enhance services provided to the public. 6, Provide safe water to the public by maintaining well and tower sites in accordance with State and Federal regulations and laws. 7. Work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Wilmington to provide alternative forms of transportation including transit. bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. 8. Provide safe public educational facilities for the children of New Hanover County by maintaining the established partnership with the schools and its officials in the deployment of school resource deputies. 9. Ensure the County's ability to effectively handle bio-terrorism, hazardous materials threats, and natural disasters. 10. Provide a superior level of fire protection through acceptance of public educational grants, improved community fire protection rating, and development of a Fire Investigation Task Force focusing on arson related fires. 11. Promote programs such as electronic monitoring for pretrial inmates that provide for the needs of the County while reducing cost of services, 12. Continue to review issues and seek solutions with radio communication reception problems in the extreme southem and northem ends of the County. II. Continue Investing in Electronic Technology (Internet and Intranet) for the Efficient Facilitation of County Business 1. Enhance the County's technology resources to provide greater public access, efficient internal operations, and improved electronic communication and payment system. 31 8 PROGRAMMATIC GOALS CONTINUED 2. Continue expanding the use of the Intemet and Geographic Information System _ (GIS) by migrating the Cadastrai mapping application and data into Geodt;ltabase ,., models to support E911, Planning, Land Records, Inspection, and data exchange services. in addition, provide disaster planning/ response, health service programs, and improved public data. 3. Expand and enhance departmental Web sites and New Hanover County Television (NHC-lV) to ensure the public's awareness of all services provided by County departments, as well as, keeping the public informed of decisions and/or policies made by County officials. 4. Initiate the use of video conferencing for first court appearances, install a new tax system, and install a new Financial and Human Resources system. 5. Implement network software for the remote control of our desktop computers. 6. Enhance the security surrounding the entire computing environment for the County by rejecting all hacking attempts, repulsing all virus attacks, and limiting the amount of unwanted e-mail. III. Protect the Environment and the Quality of Life Enjoyed by New Hanover County Citizens 1. Effectively plan for the orderly growth and development of the County by providing and reviewing annuai updates on the implementation of the Wilmington-New Hanover County Coastal Management (CAMA) Land Use Plan. 2. Concentrate on the infrastructure and operational requirements of the Enterprise _ Funds. (The Water and Sewer and Environmental Management operations ,., should meet the growth needs of the County.) i 3. Provide for the protection of ground water and air quality by operating the landfill and WASTEC in accordance with maximum achievable control technology and best management practices. 4. Address important environmental issues while encouraging citizen input and involvement in issues such as: storm water management, drainage, waste disposal, and water and sewer. 5. Continue exploring opportunities and/or options in efficiently and effectively reducing waste disposal costs. 6. Reduce litter and illegal trash dumping in the County through aggressive enforcement of anti-litter laws. IV. Ensure the Health and Welfare of all New Hanover County Citizens 1. Reduce the number of substandard housing units through rehabilitation programs and housing grants. 2. Support the Community Transportation Program in its efforts to provide low cost transportation services to and from medical appointments, congregate meals, employment, education, and social recreational sites. 3. Support the Health'Department in their efforts bimprove access to healthcare, increase preventive services, reduce lifestyle related risks, and reduce outbreaks .. of. infectious disease and other public health threats. ., 4. Provide social economic programs to assist citizens with basic subsistence needs. 32 9 ", e PROGRAMMATIC GOALS CONTINUED V. 1. 2. 3. e 4. 5. 6. 7. e 5. Provide protective services to citizens of all ages with physical, social, and emotional problems. 6. Support the home-delivered and congregate meals programs in an effort to serve noon meals to the elderly and frail population of the County. 7. Enhance welfare reform by continuing to move clients toward self-sufficiency. 8. Support Department of Social Services' Multiple Response System, a family centered pro,gram designed to ensure safe, nurturing and permanent families for children. 9. Maintain and e'Xpend health care coverage to eligible residents of the County in accordance with federal and state laws, and program regulations. 10. To be proactive in the County's efforts to control the West Nile Virus as well as, other vector-borne illnesses. Ensure Equality For All New Hanover County Citizens Ensure accessibility to the County's many facilities by ensuring County facilities adhere to the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Prohibit discrimination in employment and housing by supporting the County's Fair Employment and Housing ordinances. Advocate and encourage cultural and ethnic diversity by working with community development organizations, business, government and educational institutions, which promote and support diversity. Encourage broad public participation in government decision making, ensure public notification of significant changes, solicit responsible public input, and ensure government is inclusive of all racial and cultural groups. Provide outreach library services to homebound individuals unable to use library facilities. Create and support events, activities, and County services that encourage the interaction of all cultures and ethnic groups. Support'the efforts of minorities and women in participating in all aspects of the County's construction and procurement programs. VI. Ensure and Encourage Prompt, Courteous, and Professional Services from All County Employees 1. Conduct an annual salary and benefit's review that will ensure market competitiveness in recruitment and retention of qualified employees. 2. Ensure satisfaction with County services by encouraging employees to respond to services and/or inquiries requested by the public, or by other County departments, in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. 3. Maximize productivity and improve efficiency by providing appropriate training to employees. 4. Promote safety by providing routine maintenance and safety inspections of County facilities and equipment, as well as, 'Offering safety training to all employees. 5. Ensure qualified and skilled personnel are recruited and hired for all job vacancies. 33 10 PROGRAMMATIC GOALS CONTINUED 6. Encourage Department of Social Services in their "Leading by Results. initiative _ program designed to measure the organization's effectiveness in providing ., services to families. VII. Provide for the Recreational, Educational, and Cultural Needs of the Community 1. Improve communication and planning efforts with the Board of Education conceming school funding. 2. Support the library needs of New Hanover County citizens through the Main Library and its branches. 3. Support the Cape Fear Museum in its effort to teach residents and visitors the history and science of the Cape Fear region. 4. Efficiently operate the numerous County parks and recreational facilities while providing safe, clean, hazard-free parks, trails and open space areas. 5. Continue to add new park facilities, and improvements to existing parks, as funding becomes available. 6. Establish a FaciJitiesReview Group to review requests for new land acquisitions and capital facilities proposed by various agencies, Boards, and departments of New Hanover County in order to assist the County Commissioners in implementing an efficient and effective capital planning process. 7. Incorporate the multi-year Capital Improvement Program as an integral part of the annual budget process. _ 8. Provide a variety of children and youth programs encouraging their imagination ., and intellectual growth, appreciation of arts and history, uhderstanding of natural science, and development of healthy lifestyle issues. 9. Provide a comprehensive recreational, educational, volunteer, and health promotion program for senior adults. 10. Continue development of Airlie Gardens as a premier, world-class garden facility and environmental quality educational program. 11. Encourage participation and express appreciation to the many volunteers dedicated to helping their fellow citizens in the giving of their time and talents to various County programs. VIII. Ensure the Financial Stability and Legal Protection of the County 1. Support a strongundesignated, unreserved fund balance of at least 16.7 percent of the total General Fund budget in an effort to maintain adequate reserves and the highest possible bond rating. 2. Maintain and improve the current bond rating with Moody's and Standard and Poor's. 3. Encourage all departments to closely monitor expenditures, aggressively collect revenue when due, seek alternate forms of revenue whenever possible, and periodically review operational and administrative costs. 4. Continue taking a proactive role in lobbying state officials in protecting local ... revenues, endorsing alternative revenue sources, and eliminating non-funded .. mandated programs. 5. Achieve a 98 percent collection rate of ad valorem taxes. 34 11 . . e e e . . PROGRAMMATIC GOALS CONTINUED 6. Minimize litigation against the County and maximize legal documents that ensure the County's protection and le.gal well-being. 7. Enforce State and County code provisions and encourage uniformity and predictability in all permitting and regulatory policies and procedures. 8. Keep the tax rate as low as possible while providing essential services to citizens of New Hanover County. 9. Continue risk management to reduce uncertainties regarding potential losses to assets, maintain continuity of services to the public, and support the integrity of the budget. 10. Promote excellence in financial and budgetary reporting through continued qualification for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Preparation Award. 11. Provide accurate, efficient and complete tax information in locating, listing, and valuing of all personal and business property in the County. _ J 35 12 New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan '. e e e . New Hanovoer County Strategic National Stoekpile (SNS) Program Dispensing Site Operations Plan \'-.,~ ";'-i \.---:;;' cf;-,:-c~ 1'be mDIJiob oftbe SNS Program is to _........__of ~medkal::iomaDCl otbsr medical suwba to . national emerpnc:J 1IIte. The PI'DJI'lUD wat d.ipedfor imp.....~wbIID our ~iDftlIPODlI8toa_ __tr lneldent lIlIIDMdedour 100000capllllUltJ. Bloterrorlsm: "The deliberate use of microorganisms or toxins derived from living organisms to Induce death or disease In humans, animals or plants- 11" . (United States . Department of Justice) 1\..../ '.- "!'~_.. I A Johnson, Health Planner April 2004 , .....~l~":"'..... ... . ~,- ~.f, <-_"'\'-.c, 1 New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan Decision to Use SNS ~'~"\\~"' ~""-""./ , '. :;,pi.'.,"..... <i.-/' J "'-. ""~'J ~.....' .~ .. '. . 'LIJiiiI I' · "..J. '--',: I --) 1-""; - " .1 11 I -".c/- ..;'..... A Johnson, Health Planner The decision III deploy SNS _ may be based on evidence showing the overt release of an agent that might adversely affect public health. ~ is more likely, however, that subtle indicators, such as unusual morbidity and/or mortality identified through lha nation's disease outbreak surveillance end epidemiology network, will alert health officials IIllha possibility (and confirmation) of a biological or chemical incident ..--- ~ c__,._ . -\..1 CategOl)' A List Agents The u.s. public healtll system and po1mary healthcare providers must be prepared to address various biological agents, Indudlng path_ns that are rarely seen In the United States. Hlgh-prlortty agents Indude organisms that pose a risk to nallonal security because they ocan be easily disseminated or transmMed from person to person; .resultln high mortality rates and have the potential for major public health Impact; emlght cause public panic and sodal disruption; and 'requlre spedal action for public healtll preparedness. ~'- ..~ ~.~, ,~-~, April 2004 .. e e e 2 . New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan . e e e CategOl)' A List Agents ~lriologioal_ag""havinsthe_...po1cnIiaI for advenc public bea1th impact with map casualties. VarioIa~-Smallpox .. . '" &ciIIuo AoIIuacis - _ ' , y cninis Pestis - Plague Cklotridium -... (botulinum toxins) -- Fraocisclla Tu1arcusi8 - TuIamnia FiJoWuoos and _(EboU, Lasoa) - viral ~ ,F7 -. ~(8R.ceII..-) ~lontDXIn(#a:.srrttIum~ Food ~ th..-b (..., SHnondr species., &che~ r>>II 01S7:H1, Sh....) GlIrldeni(~mdaIJ MeIoldosIs(~~ ~(~mydiI~ Q..&m (Cox'" jumetI) 8lmJDlD him RJcku ctN1IIIRHW (c:HtDr beans) SIlIphylococl:llllllllllRltadnB T,phul:ffter(~~ -- WiltletArety duuts (..g., V.l/ri)~.~pamI1fI) ,., ;...~' .,'--~, . .. - ~-,~" - \ ' -~ ~ \; -- . """':'7-\ "~ ",," ;',1: ,-'-~I"'-.'-' A Johnson, Health Planner April 2004 Category B Diseases/Agents Second highest priority agents Indude those that .are moderately easy to disseminate; _result In moderate morbidity rates and low mortality rates; and _require spedfic enhancements of CDCs diagnostic capadty and enhanced disease surveillance. ~>.:' Category C Diseases/Agents Third highest priority agents Indude emerging pathogens that could be engineered for mass dissemination In the future because of _availability; .ease of production and dissemination; and .potentlal for high morbidity and mortality rates and major health Impact -Emerging Infectious diseases such as Nlpsh virus and hantavlrus 0-1: c-;_., ." Pharmaceuticals . Antibiotics - dproftoxatin -doxycyt:IIne - genlaIIIIcin - eryIhromydn "'-../' 0;;;: /j-...----'y> . Chemical agent antidotes - atropine - pnllidoldme (2PAM) - diazepam 3 New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan Pharmaceuticals o Other Medications -dopamine . epinephrine . methylprednisolone . albuteroI inhaler . IIlOI'phine . Iorazepom \''- Medic:al/Surgic:al Supplies . Airway Management Supplies . ET tubesl styletlBs o NG tubes o Oropharyngeal airways o Laryngoscopes o Oxygan masksl tubing . Manual rasuscitators (bag-valve-mask) . Ventilators and suction units o Pediatric and adun sizas wIlera applicable ;~~ :<1. Note: VacdDes tor anthrn: _d smallpoK, __ _dn..... onthru byperimmune plasma are DOt 10 the ...... -..... These iUms are IIdpped sep..-ately as req.~ ~-,.-./' ,;...-.,.... , A Johnson, Health Planner April 2004 Medic:al / Surgic:al Supplies . IV Administration Supplies o Sterile _ For Injection o HaCI flush o Syringes/needleslca_ . Y site administration sebI . IV solutions . GIovea o TapeI dressingo/ gauzel toumiquelll . Alc0hoI pads, beladine swabs. antibiotic ointment Medic:al/Surgic:al Supplies . other . Tablet counting machines . Power slrips . Extension cords . Duct tape . Zip lock boggles '_1_",- pnwIderlnfonn_ "'- dBbJ__ ;,,, /" '-;-~J .,~-y How is the SNS Packaged? ".fi "-"--'J\'--o" o e e e 4 . New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan , . e e e SNS Components .J: A Two- T/enJd Response . 12-HourPushP.... : _ ReadyIor~tD"*"design8IecI.irlielcl>Mthl112 hocnc:lF<<lelalactNation _ Pnl r .oI1i....- in erMronrnettaDy controlled and secured faciI... _ Pfe.conI'9IredfDfl8pldldt..,lifL.A....ndeaeofdistrilution . Vendor Manaaed IIM!nlDrv IVMI\ p-o._: _ Will be shipped 10 aniwt watin 24 end 3fJ..hour periods _ Areaxnprisedofpha... ~andsupplieSthat8RI delivered fn:m one or monl WI ~ _ "'ailotecr'tDprDlridespec:iflcmatl!lrieldependngupon ~ or oonftlmedaoent ~.~..-(.., Capacity for Treatment: -................- . One 12ol1our Push PllCl<age con pr_: Prophylalda lpreventiw _ Of asymplamatic penIOl18)lor. 357,000_X7 days. T_ treatment Isymplom8t~ penIOl18)1or: 6,000 _. X 7 days . The Push Package Is deelgned to be 101_ by VMI . Number 01 days 01 medication Is oc:enarlo driven ~a What wiD a 12-bour Push l'acluI8e look De whenit's delherecl? ~""'.i" I 1~-1~' :. J I ~ .. _:"-_-:... ' J n ~ ,~i''!(- --.;:- \(\""> " ~ ..- \. " , - .. Eac:II SNS 12-11our Push ~ . ~124cwgo~ . Welgha94,42~ ~ . Measun!lS 1D.329Clmicfeel . R~ 5,000...... fMl: .-.......- \'-..-" ....".....,,-,~,_. v....., ~'--v A Johnson, Health Planner April 2004 How Many People Can a 12-hour Push Package Care for? "'\. /- - . -..;.~ What Does a 12-hour Push Package Look Like? ~a How Do We Get the SNS? j~,,\-~-, v"',, '" 5 New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan Readiness/Response How SNS Assets are Deployed .. stralOglc - slDclqJlle (SNS) StatefLocal Issue: Treatment Protocols . Standenl OporeIIng Procedures (SOP) lor. _entOfedults.child"",.im~ end gerIaIrIc popWdions . Petienl ~on SheetlCere 1__ . Trensfor Of oym~ pe\lenb from tr_ slt8 to definitive care sII8 . Mass prophyiaxis end/or immunization of at-risk 05)"",,",'- populetlon8 . Petienl trecldng/loliow-up ;",/7 ....-'/ ~""-y Points of Dispensing (PoD) Steps .Exposure Triage .symptomatic Triage .Medlcal Screening .Dlspenslng and Abbreviated Counseling ", .,/i .observation and ExIt v,....;\......;:" A Johnson, Health Planner . April 2004 . e Typical Request Process -Dlspenelng oIdontify POOlI -set""" POOlI o$taftlng -Equipment oSec:uri1y ."l;i. " -' ;> I OelIvofjto ~ Role of the Dispensing Site . Provide medication to 8 threatened community .Tre8l:the~wer . Mitigate an attd . Process a "heathy" poplA8llon eldelCl'ynewlllnnl .~u:pntmeclclllhlltoty,mecllcetlontntary.nd . Provide besIc Information 10 the_ community . Direct esymplllmelic vi<:1Ims """y from the hospitals e . '";,~ I Exposure Triage . Purpose - Situational briefing - Separation of potentially exposed w. worried-weIJ . Description -Identification of high-riak groups -I~ation "'!larding exposura, clinical ~ns and symptoms, 1herapeutic _an, Importanca of compIisnca and mental health . , f):~::, e 6 . New Hanover County - SNS-Point of Distribution Plan . e e e Symptomatic Triage . Purpose - Separation of symptomatic versus asymptomatic . Description - People are triaged and n symptomatic directed to medical care staff or facility Dispensing and Abbreviated Counseling . Purpose - Drug selection based upon protocol and patient counseling on appropriate medication use . Description - Utilization of dispensing protocols authorized by the Senior Medical Officer - Streamlined counseling In doomsday scenario 7.: .J. Receiving Site . North Carolina Ports Authority (primary) . Alternate site under negotiation . All SNS Materiel will be delivered to Raleigh, Greensboro or Charlotte and then routed to New Hanover County ~';::-:!-.~, A Johnson, Health Planner April 2004 Medical Screening . Purpose - Assistance and completion of medical forms -Identify those people with special needs o Hearing Impaired, physically handicapped, foreign language, visuaRy impaired. etc. . Description - When forms are complete, people should be referred to the dispensing area Observation and Exit . Purpose - Observe adverse events and exit . Description - it is common practice with ths first administration of a vaccine or medication to observe the patient for any adverse reactions. Following observation patients should be instnJcted to exit ths faCIlity to avoid congestion to the flow process. .'\.c' New Hanover County Dispensing Sites . Ashley High School . CFCC - Schwartz Center . Hoggard High School . Laney High School . 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'" 1tI",,,,1tI I 0 zzzo ~ l~~l 0 ::E u a: ~lo~ 0 Co ~ l<, ~ Co Z :!!: -~~c: 2 ~ S '0 c: 0,- ~ z Q) , :g E lll,- ....2 i ~ ;:!:t: Q) 8 lLiDQ , ~ partnership For Children V; &:,1; ;z::,;; . \ . ~ - - ___NEW HANOVERCOUNTY,-, ~ April 26, 2004 Mr. David Rice Health Director New Hanover County Health Department 2029 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 RE: Health Check Coordination Contract # 3-34-3-03-0202 Dear Mr. Rice: e Enclosed please find an executed original of Amendment n to the contract between the Partnership and the New Hanover County Health Department for Health Check Coordination. The amendment is effective March 31. Thank you for your continued dedication to the children and families of New Hanover County and your support of Smart Start. e1y, 'rrt.t((Jh.~ e omCE 3001-B WrightsviBe Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE 910-815-3731 FAX 910-815-3733 EMAIL nhcpfc@newhanoverklds.org f_ . I , e e e ~ New Hanover County a:>ntract II04-0066A ~ AMENDMENT II CONTRACT # 3-34-3-03-0202 This agreement amends the contract between the New Hanover County Partnership for Children, hereinafter referred to as the "Local Partnership," and New Hanover County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Direct Services Provider." This Amendment is hereby effective on March 31, 2004. As provided for under the terms of this contract, the Local Partnership and the Direct Services Provider agree to amend the following provisions: 1. Reference Part 18. "Payment for Services": The not to exceed amount is being decreased by $6,000.00 from $41,747.00to $35,747.00. All other terms and conditions as set forth in the original contract document shall remain in effect for the duration of this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Local Partnership and the Direct Services Provider have executed this amendment in duplicate originals, one to be retained by the Local Partnership and one by the Direct Services Provider. rship for Children ;;,jI;t,e ~y Date BY: David Rice, Health Director New Hanover County Partnership for Children BY: 2J'~~ Janet N son, Executive Director ~I z.-zftJf Date ~ Approved as to form/County Altomey ~~ THIS IN HAS BE IN THE ',lAN - miRED GOVERNME AND FISCAL CONTR r' .. ~ ro, ~ ,,.,. ~ ~$: I: t. ~ _ I ~ ~ ~ ~ i t:: ;: ~ '" ~ '" ~ (l) s ~ u .... 8 & 0 t:: ;: ~ 0.. ~ ~ (:) Q 0.. t:: ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ... '.0 '"'d ..... ~ ~ (l) ~ ,:: .... .... 0 ..... ~ bJ} :.e ~ -.::t ... -5 'E ~ ~ 0 ~ ....... 0 ~ u ..... '5 '" N ~ V".l ~ (l) u (l) ~ <l.) '" -< '"'d ~ ~ ~ .6 '0 >-lS ...... 00 ~ ~ N ~ <l.) ~ '"'d ~ ..n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~t::o..~B :E ~ 0 tl~(l)]>- ~ = (l) .f3.... ~ ...... 'i:l ;: ....t:: l-< (l) 5 (l) ~ u c3 .... ~ bJ} ~ ..... ~ bJ} ~ ~ V".l t:: -cl (l) Q ~ ~ :.E ..... .B ....t:: ~ :t, ~ .... ~ ~ ::0 bJ} ~ ..... ~ B ~ ~ t:: U') '.0 ~ ~ Q ..... ...... U = '"'d (l) t:: .~ (l) ....t:: (l) ~ ~ .... .... ~ ~ .... 0.. (l) ..... s ~ u '.0 ;: ~ ~ 0.. Z ; 'i. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 2029 SOUTH 17TH STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4946 TELEPHONE (910) 343-6500 FAX (910) 341-4146 Melody C. Speck, DVM, Chairman Donald P. Blake, Vice Chairman Marvin E. Freeman, Sr. Commissioner Roher' G. Greer .James R. Hickmon Cheryl Lofgren. RN Sandra L. Miles, DDS Philip P Smith Sr., MD .Iohn S. Tunstall, PE Stanley G. Wardrip, Jr Edward Weaver, Jr., OD David E. Rice, MPH, MA Health Director May 10, 2004 10, j 'BIi'-U(vJV)~ "'-' ~J~ y<./5-~ ~ W.A.~J tZ/ 'i?>,-~"", Representative/Senator Raleigh, NC Dear Representative/Senator e The New Hanover County Board of Health at their May 5, 2004 meeting approved a request for five (5) additional Environmental Health Specialist positions ($244,900) to staff the New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD). This request has been forwarded for consideration by the New Hanover County Commissioners at their May 17,2004 meeting. Significant and ongoing growth in the local food service, hospitality and tourist industries requires additional environmental health staff to assure food safety and protection of the public's health. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Regional Environmental Health Specialist conducted an evaluation of staffing in the Environmental Health Services Division, and determined it would require 5.28 additional Environmental Health Specialist to adequately provide essential services, and protect the public's health. - The purpose of this letter is to request amendment to Chapter 130A-39 (g) granting local boards of health the authority to establish additional fees for services. Exceptions to Section (g) have already been legislated for services specific to: wastewater systems, public swimming pools, and tattoo operations. The current budget for NHCHD Environmental Health Services Division is $934,783. Of this amount, only $16,473 is contributed by the state of North Carolina. More than $300,200 is collected locally as fees for services; however, the New Hanover County Commissioners must contribute the balance of this cost. Chapter 130A-39 (g) prohibits the charging of fees for services specific to food, and lodging establishments, child care facilities and institutions because NHCHD Environmental Health Services staff is acting and/or performing duties as agents of the State in these venues. "Healthy People, Healthy Environment, Healthy Community" e e e May 10, 2004 Page 2 Section (g) states: "A local board of health may impose a fee for services to be rendered by a local health department, except where the imposition of a fee is prohibited by statute or where an employee of the local health department is performing the services as an agent of the State. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a local board of health may impose cost-related fees for services performed pursuant to Article 11 of this Chapter, "Wastewater Systems," for services performed pursuant to Part 10, Article 8 of this Chapter, "Public Swimming Pools", and for services performed pursuant to Part 11, Article 8 of this Chapter, "Tattooing" Fees shall be based upon a plan recommended by the local health director and approved by the local board of health and the appropriate county board or boards of commissioners. The fees collected under the authority of this subsection are to be deposited to the account of the local health department so that they may be expended for public health purposes in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act." The paradox of an improving economy with strong business growth and increasing numbers of establishments/facilities is an acute shortfall of staff to provide the essential and supplementary environmental/public health services. Successful businesses (restaurants, delis, markets, hotels, child care providers, etc.), too., require ongoing evaluation/inspection to assure food safety and conformance with hygienic standards, i.e. they remain a portion of the overwhelming workload year to year. Excluding temporary food service establishments, New Hanover County's number of operating establishments/facilities requiring periodic inspections in 1990 was 632. On July 1, 2003, this number had increased to 1468 or 133%. It is our experience that the vast majority of food service, hospitality and tourist businesses value a strong working relationship with local health departments, and that this relationship requires a serious commitment of staff time to educate and seek voluntary compliance with regulatory standards. Prohibiting the collection of user fees from the food service, hospitality and tourist industries by local government to use for the management and provision of necessary services are no longer tolerable. This bridle of local health departments poses imminent threat to the health of residents and visitors alike throughout this great State. We appeal to you and your colleagues for quick action to remedy and amend Chapter 130A-39 (g). Respectfully, j)vc ;#f~1rG~ p~ Melody C Speck, DVM, Chairman New Hanover County Board Of Heath David E. 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New Hanover needs at least five more inspectors to keep up with the explosive growth of eateries, motels, nursing homes, child-care centers and the like. Their numbers have more than doubled since 1990, but the county has the same number of inspectors today- six - as it did 11 years ago. That's gross understaffing. And "gross" is the right word. State law requires restaurants to be inspected four times a year. New Hanover County is lucky to inspect them three. With inspections reasonably rare, employees can for- get details or cut corners, and turnover can shrink the proportion of experienced workers. " Yet if you berate the County Commissioners aftei you stagger out of the bathroom all woozy, save some indig- nation for your state legislators. TheytelI the counties to inspect restaurants, but give them a pittance to pay for it. Worse, legislators forbid the counties from charging inspection fees to these places. Local ta)cpayers bear that burden. Local taxpayers, after all, don't hire lobby- ists to take legislators to boozy dinners and offer them "campaign contributions." Citing an "imminent threat to the health of residents and visitors alike," the New Hanover County Boani of Health is asking the commissioner.. to hire five more in- spectors. In addition, it's asking local legislators to help repeal the prohibition on local inspection fees. , The Honorables' task, assuming they accept it, will take awhile. The restaurant lobby won't late it one bit. The commissioners' task is to hire five inspectors. They could agree to it Monday. e e e e nHY-Il-~UUq TUt: 1U:;j1 An NtlliU nHNHlit:lf;;; Uttllit: , tKh NU, ~lUjqlqUqc NEW HANOVER COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER 320 Chesmut Street, Suite 502 WilmingtoD, NC 28401 www./Ihcgov.c:om New Hanover county NORTH+CAROL1NA r. UI /01171: I~~~ ~~ !fiv1P' Fax Memo I DATE: May 11, 2004 Dave Rice, Health Director /'Ii) Allen O'Neal. County Manager 1'-- TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Request for Environmental Health Specialist Positions Thank you for sending the request for five Environmental Health Specialist positions. I have chosen not to include this on the Board of Commissioners May 17. 2004 agenda. I will, however, present this item as a matter for their consideration during budget deliberations. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call. c: Board of Commissioners Dr. Melody C. Speck, Chainnan, New Hanover County Board of Health Pat MelviD Cam Griffin Andre' Mallette Cindy Hewett AIleD O'Neal County MaDager 910.34l-7184 FIX: 910.341-402'7 I'IHI-ll-cUUq IUI: lU:jc tlfl I'Il1 \iV I'IHI'lH\.r!:1\ ::> urn,,!: , rHh I'lU, ~IUjqlqUqC r. u," e NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Item #: Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Health Preeenter: Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Services Manager Conted: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Request for (6) Additional Environmental Health Specialist Positions BRIEF SUMMARY: Significant and OIlgoing growth In the local food service, hospitality and tDurlst Industries requires additional environmentaVpublic: health staff In assure food safety and prolllctlon of the public's health. The (NC DENR) Regional Environmental Health Specialist c:onduc:tad an evaluation of staffing in the Environmental Health Services Division and determined it would require 5.28 additional Environmental Health Specialists In adequately provide essential services and protect the public:'s health. Approved by Board of Hea~h on May 5, 2004, RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: e Will above action result In: New Posltlon(s) Number of Positions: Ii FY 04-05 c:ost of 5 positions would be $262,700. No funds are Included in recommended budget for these positions. The additional positions should be considered as part of the FY 04-05 budget proce&6 wI1h other requests for funding. Explenetlon: NC Genel'lll Statute 130A-39 (g) prohibits the c:harging of fees for these specific 881\1iC88 lIS New Hanover County Health Department Environmental Health Services staff are performing these services as agents of the State. Ne DENR funds only a fraction of the costII for proViding these services, and does so on a performance basis, I.e. If the required number of InspecllOns of restaurants and other establishments is not achieved, then NC DENR funding Is proportionately dec:reased. Counties are, therefore, reliant almost exc:lusively upon other local sources of revenue tD cover costs. ATTACHMENTS: Staffing Evaluation Report REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: NlA FINANCE: N1A BUDGET' NIA HUMAN RESOURCES: N1A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: e t i e e e The Public Health Response to Bioterrorism & Disaster David E. Rice, MPA, MPH Health Director New Hanover County Health Department Wilmington, NC 27 May 2004 l1li "..............co...._'"' We're here to help? The NHC SNS Committee . A multi-agency committee or county-based agencies met to delineate roles in securing and distributing the SNS contenL AssIstance rrom NC Special Operations Response Team . Partners iDelude: - Health Department I PIIIlST - Emergency ~ - Hospital I SERAC - State Ports Authority - US Coast Guard - Law Enloreement - Olben Objectives <. Discuss New Hanover County's response plan using the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) <- Describe the health department's mass vaccination and drug dispensation clinics plan (. Describe the local health department response to SARS .:. Describe the Public Health Regional Surveillance Team (PURST) and their roles in the Health Department's response & planning activities .:. Describe what North Carolina bas done with Public Health Preparedness to help upgrade the County's capacity to respond to intentional disaster. .,. Discuss West Nile Virus. The Strategic National Stockpile }> The SNS Push Pack consists of medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals to augment the state and the counties' ability to respond to mass casualty events }> The CDC maintain~ 11 depots, and is sent to Ihe requesting State at the discretion oflhe CDC's Director. }> The State Health Department receives Ihe shipment from the CDC and distributes to Ihe Counties. The County Health Department takes ownership of the contents sent to them. SNS - 50 tons from the CDC to NC ~._-~, -,,-~ -"! ',0>/1 I-.~ , ~~. - , . .' :' '., ~ \~. , ,: .11 1 SNS - ? tons from NC to Event fk'l" ,i '. ",:t;1!; :.1;' , " I ,'f(1~~~;;';'1"'~"'";"~~'1" , t ,,~- :f'" -:;;~ 'f:' .,.'" , : ~". :-:~!i~:r', ~ 'f 'i.,e) i=' 'fi/,'I~'.:;Y\~~T:;~; kli.,.;.,rr, <~<~jll:~1 : 1/}~~,' " f ~/s "'-~""'..-:',lJ1iI~' :~ /l. ",,'-r./,~ ~~:=::::l:--'--::;:-<~-~ ~ _'" _', ~ "'--:"---T:.J;.--- ---- i ' ,/!t<li:!~it0H~~~~;'h.:H~~:~ ~ ;~;:j ,_ I ------_.".,-, "".~ The Mass Intervention Clinics . A response plan to protect the Public Health using prophylaxis by means of vaccination or drug dispensation. . The key ohjective is to prophylax as many county residents within a proscribed number of days. . The County HD must determine clinic sites and the organization & staffing for each. Public Health & SARS . Worldwide Outbreak (11/02 -7/03): - 8096 cases, 774 deaths; USA = no ratalities . NC: 8 suspected, I confirmed case . 4/03: SARS included as Quarantine disease . Since 7/03: 4 cases in China, 3 lab exposures t e NHC SNS Plan . Receiving Site - NC State Pon . Dispensing Sites - Ashley High School - CFCC - Schwartz Center - Hoggard High School - Laney High School - UNCW- Trask Coliseum NHC Mass Vaccination Exercise (. In planning stage - expeeted date: October 2004 .:. Deliverable in Aid-to-County BT grant .> Flu vaccine may be used as incentive e North Carolina SARS Response Plan }> Put together by the NC DPH, Jan 2004 }> Available on the web: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.usldphlsarsl state sars plan.htm ~ The Plan is applicable to Avian Influenza (human cases were limited to Viet Nam, Thailand) or any contagious disease }> Appendices in Quarantine & Isolation orders -- 2 'I . " e e - Quarantine & Isolation Authority NC General Statute 130A - 145 . The State Health Director and the local health director are empowered to exercise quarantine and isolation authority Quarantine and Isolation authority shall be exercised only when and so long as the public health is endangered, all other reasonable means for correcting the problem have been exhausted, and no less restrictive alternative exists. PHRST Roles (. Partnership development .:. SurveUlance .:. Education and training (. Consultation <. Preparedness .:. Response NC Public Health Infrastructure: Where does PHRSTfit in? - eommuok) . _ ... ~Wk l ~.l I Hwtb .~ --. Public Health Regional Surveillance Teams - 7 in NC I ' I -- ;~.--- : . f: M Risky Sites in Region 2 ~ I Int'l airport (lLM) ~ 2 State Port locations ~ I nudear plant (Snutbport) ~ 2 military installati?ns ~ 3 USCG stations )- Numerous bridges )0 Ferry services )0 Industrial complexes ). Numerous Farms PHRST . 2 " ..4 ,\,~,:;, 'j'I,' l '; -:: Ir" 'j ~, ,., ". !~\- :? ~.' ,,+ " . "" \ " , Pl';, ()'1 , ' ~ Developed as a response to . bioterrorism ~ 7 teams consisting of: o MD - epidemiologist o RN - epidemiologist o Industrial Hygienist o Admin Assistant o DVM liaison ~ Funded by tbe CDC via tbe NC Division of Public Healtb ---~~.. ~~~I -~-"7_~-~ ": -...._~- - :'- (- " '-==-'" " -:;.== " -.:..-.;.~ ~L .~ 3 Other Preparedness Initiatives West Nile VIrus In the Unltld States, 111WOO1 BlI--....-.... 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When you arrive at the beach, ask on- duty lifeguards about rip currents and any other hazards that may be present, . More information about rip currents can be found at the following web sites: www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov www.usla.org . I o t___, , ~ Go", /l oc ' "'1'11'l.1EolTof~ NOAA's National Weather Service, National Sea Grant College Program, and the United States Lifesaving Association are working to educate the public on the dangers of rip currents. I ~ I ! .. . i I MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN DIABETES WITH TIMELY INFORMATION FOR THE CITIZENS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY I L___~_"___,.____~__________ __~ .________ ___~ ____~"_____.________ _____ __ ___ _ ________ ________ ____~_______._J Scale Weight Goes Down and Self-Esteem Goes Up Muscles tighten and flab disappears. Stamina, strength and endurance improve along with outlook, and there is an overall feeling of good health and high energy. Those who exercise regularly know this - and so do our Fight the Fat participan!s. The New Hanover Diabetes Today Coalition sponsored Fight the Fat - a ten week weight loss program for people with diabetes and at risk for diabetes. "It brought my attention to what I eat," said~ Roger Ryan. "I've changed what I eat and how much. I've lost 14 pounds in 7 weeks and spend a whole lot of time reading the nutrition information on packages. I've learned my lesson - and I'm happy." 6 of every 10 People in North Carolina are Overweight or Obese Among those with diabetes, 8 of every 10 fit into this category. The correlation between diabetes and obesity is so high that the term "diabesity" has been coined to describe both. Since 1990, obesity has increased 86% and diabetes has increased 82% in the adult population according to NC Diabetes and Prevention Program. The good news is that recent studies have shown that modest weight loss of 5-7% of starting weight and regular physical' activity can reduce the incidence or even prevent the diagnosis of diabetes. "I've probably drunk more water in the last five weeks than I have in the last 5 years," says Alice Tobey. "And I'm walking - a lot more than I ever did before. The pedometer has given me the incentive to get moving. What's more, I've signed up to go to the Diabetes Self-Management class to learn how to better take care of my diabetes." r Belk, Dillard's, Je Penney and Sears Support Fight the Fat The department stores at Westfield Shoppingtown Independence donated $250 gift cards. Fight the Fat participants who met their weight loss goals were entered into a drawing at the final luncheon. Four lucky people won gift cards to shop for new wardrobes for their slim- mer selves. ~ ~ Can you Fight the Fat? A summer Fight the Fat program is beginning. You will: / . Set a personal weight loss goal of 1 to.2 pounds per week. . Attend Fight the Fat nutrition and fitness classes three hours per week. . Commit to 30 minutes or more of physical activity 6 times per week. Fight the Fat includes weekly nutrition sessions and twice weekly classes with a personal trainer. The $20.00 fee includes the use of a pedometer for 10 weeks, a log book and all classes and materials. The fee is refunded to those who meet their weight loss goal. Classes will be held at the Senior Center, 2222 South College Road on Mondays from 8.30 -9:30 a.m. and on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Registration and weigh-in is set for Monday,June 14 from 8.30 - 10:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room at the Senior Center. For more information, call 343-6758. UPCOMING "' June 14 Fight the Fat Summer Signups at Senior Center 8:30 to 10:00 AM. June 12 and 19 Diabetes Self-Management Class at New Hanover Community Health Center, 925 North Fourth Street. 10 AM -12 noon. Call Nella at 343-0270 July 17 Diabetes Day Camp in Pender County FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 343-6758 Diabetes Today is a special publication of the New Hanover County Diabetes Today Coalition which provides the editorial content. The Diabetes Today Coalition was formed in 1999 to advocate for diabetes care and prevention in New Hanover County. The Coalition is supported by a grant from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation. Editor: Trish Snyder ~ :iabetes To~r.'>1ay 2004 8 J Page2 . " Summer is the Time for Family Reunions you have family members with diabetes, use hese tips to help them stay in control at family atherings: Offer a variety of low-fat, high fiber foods. Transform traditionally high-fat and high- calorie foods into low-fat, healthier versions. Incorporate exercise into your family gathering. Support your family members with diabetes by encouraging them, not chastising them. you have diabetes, use these tiPs to stay in control t family gatherings: Have a plan for what, when and how much you will eat. Eat a low calorie snack before you leave home, so you don't arrive hungry. Bring your favorite healthy dish so you are guaranteed to have at least one thing you'll enjoy. Eat slowly to reduce your chances of overeating. , , Drink water-the healthy, no calorie beverage. Discuss your diabetes control plan with your family so they can help you. ~Courtesy of the National Diabetes Education Program, call 1-80fF.5383, or log on to http:// 7Jtlep.nih.gov llJ1 ington Health 'Associates 'W Center Drive wilmington, NC 28401 . Bryson Ley, M.D., FACP, FACE----- Kimberly Pugh, M.D. I Deborah Duchesneau, NP , Jean Denne, CNS , mrn......! "", helping y~u care ftlt tile /111 S you love.' 3tt 375 ! ."'...> I Be Prepared for a Hurricane Make sure you have enough . medical supplies for 2 weeks /'f::::::" in your hurricane kit. These,~ :i,.' supplies should be checked ~ every 2 to 3 months. Watch for expiration dates and replace as needed. During a disaster, it may be difficult for you to get food supplies. Keep the following in a dry, handy place. I large box saltines I jar peanut butter I small box powdered milk I gallon of water per day per person for at least one week 2 packages cheese and crackers or I jar soft cheese I package dry, unsweetened cereal 6 pack of canned fruit juice or sports drink 6 cans of fruit packed in water or its own juice I spoon, fork and knife per person Disposable cups Small, hard candies for low blood sugar Cans of tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts Manual can opener FOOD SUPPliES SHOULD BE CHECKED AND REPLACED YEARLY News from the Trianglel Eastern NC Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation... With the help of the Triangle Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ODRF) in Raleigh and a very dedicated group of parents, the Wilmington affiliate of JDRF was established for all of eastern North Carolina. The support group meets monthly and often features speakers with specialized diabetes knowledge. These meetings are open to people with Type 1 diabetes, their family aiJ.d friends. The support group also holds various events during the year, including a summer pool party, a Christmas ornament party, and participation in the annual Wilmington Walk to Cure Diabetes. Meeting dates vaiy but are always advertised on television and in the newspapers. The JDRF and several parents in the support group have put together a notebook designed to reach out to newly diagnosed families to let parents know they are not alone and to help them feel more comfortable. Members of the local support group range in age from 18 months to 65 years. Meeting Schedule May 27 6-7pm Magnolia Greens Owners' Grill Shelter. "Flower of Hope" Bring a pot to plant in. June 9 Ham Beach Party at Wrightsville Beach Park at Crystal Pier. Bring picnic lunch and beach gear. July 18 1-5pm Family teams kickoff - potluck cookout. Get information about family teams for the annual walk. Bring a dish to share. August 8 1-5pm Swim party - Magnolia Greens Owners Clubhouse. Bring a snaCk to share, drinks for your family and towels. For more information, contact Lorraine Beadore at 910-383-3810 orJean Denne at 910-341-3331. Come to a Diabetes Day Camp For adults and children (aged 6 to 13) with diabetes - who live in Pender County. This FREE ONE-DAY CAMP will (.Over blood glucose control, managing your diabetes, medications, dental care, nutrition, foot care, eye care, and physical activity. There will be hands on learning for the children. Place: Camp Kirkwood, Watha, NC Date: Saturday,July 17,2004 TIme: 9am - 3pm Lunch and snack provided Pre-registration required. Call Jean Rawls,NC Cooperative Extension Service, at 259-1235 or Alane Savod, Healthy Carolinians of Pender at 259-5451 extension 205. . HANOVER MEDICAL SPECIALISTS. 'A . H and the ( Division of Endocrinology) . 1515 Doctor's Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401 Your Certified Diabetes Shoe Fitter Mandy W""tm Cf1fII/1kId tubianad training on woU1U/ <<J1e & conservative management of diahetes. fA her expertise put you in the right slwe! Medical Center ~i{ ....- Home Care 908 S, 16th St 762-7007 Hours: M-F 8-5:30 OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT TELEPHONE (910) 763-6332 www.medicalcenterhomecare.com - '" '. ~..'J';' >>." ""J Paul C. Michael S. WhItesides,Jr, M.D. McGarrity, M.D. Amy G. Gaweda, FNP-C John C. Parker, M.D. ( Diabetes Todjly; May 2004 Page3 --.-------'-'-.----------'-. - --,-.------------- --- --'---------, HEWS_YOU_CAN_U~SEII_IIJ1IF~Y.QU-HAVE--QIAB~1:ES-- I I've Never Heard of an A1C Test. Know the Difference I Have Been Diagnosed What Can It Do For Me? Between High Blood Sugar with Diabetes....and Don't and Low Blood Sugar Know Where to Start. HIGH BLOOD SUGAR Symptoms are noticed within hours or several days and include increased thirst and urination, large amounts of sugar in the blood, ketones in urine, weakness, pains in stomach, aching, heavy, labored breathing, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. What You Should Do. Call your doctor immediately, take fluids without sugar if able to swallow, test blood sugar frequently, test urine for ketones. Caused by not enough insulin, too much food, tnfection, illness or fever, emotional stress. WW BLOOD SUGAR Symptoms are noticed within minutes or hours and include cold sweats, dizziness, faintness. headache, pounding heart, nervousness, trembling, blurred vision, hunger, inability to awaken, grouchiness, personality change. What You Should Do. Take liquids or food containing sugar such as orange juice, regular soda. Check blood sugar level, do not give insulin, do not give anything by mouth if unconscious. Call doctor. Caused by too much insulin, not enough food, delayed meal, unusual amount of exercise. r , r-.--~....-,.---...-...w-....-..-,.- -: I It can help you I find out how I you h.ave been ! managing your I diabetes every' I ! 3.4J;n.onths.; i !______ _'.,~_____.,__~.J Your blood sugar levels go up and down minute to minute. How high is it now? Or at 4 a.m.? You can't test your blood sugar levels constantly, so how can you know if you are in good overall control? The AIC test is like a batting average - it lets you know how you have done at controlling your diabetes during the past few months. The greater the amount of blood sugar in your blood, the higher your Al C results will be. High blood sugars over a long period of time may cause damage to large and small blood vessels. This may increase your risk of diabetes complications. Reducing your blood sugar levels to near normal can help reduce your risk of eye problems by up to 76%; nerve damage 60%; and severe kidney problems 56%. An AIC test <:an lead to better care, helping you reduce your risk of diabetes complications. You should have this test when you are first diagnosed. From then on, take this test three to four times a year. Talk to your doctor if this test isn't being done. ~ I '- :J Consider signing up for a diabetes self-management class to help you learn to control and understand your diabetes. The New Hanover County Diabetes Today Coalition sponsors free Saturday classes at the New Hanover Community Health Center. Taught by certified diabetes educators, Pam DiBiase and Nancy Manock, this four hour class covers testing, medications, monitoring, nutrition, avoiding complications and more. Call Marinella Smith at 343-0270 to sign up. Learn more about diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program can be reached at 1-800-438-5383 or visit their website at_- _r http://ndep.nih.gov The American Diabetes Association can be reached at 1-800-DIABETES or visit their website at www.diabetes .org In New Hanover County, call the Consumer Health Library at 798-6307. What To Do When All The Squash is Ripe at The Same Time Diana D'Abruzzo has been successfully losing weight for over a year. We asked her to share a few recipes. Get Real! Y oil don't have to eat like this to prevent diabetes. Over 45 and overweight? Talk to your health care provider about the small steps you can take to prevent diabetes. For free information about preventing diabetes, call 1-800-438-5383_ State of North Carolina Department of Health and Hwnan Services Division of Public Health. Diabetes Prevention and Control Branch ~www,n~Cdiabetes_o,~~, . , . "".~:u~ --- Here are two recipes that are great for summertin:te. One's a refreshing dessert; the other a nice side dish. Squash Casserole (Serves 6) 4 large yellow squaSh 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup water 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese at room temperature 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste 6 unsalted soda crackers ~ffi\([ North carolina Dlabetn AcMaory Council ~ Boyan Georgiev. M.D. . INTERNAL.. MEDICINE . ~;;'" Tammy Melger, PA'C ' . , . "'ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS' Boord Certified in Internal Medicine. Special interests in cardiology, diabetes and cholesterol disorders. 342-9969 CAROliNA PRIME 1908 Meeting Court (off Hospital Plaza Drtvel Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a shallow I-quart dish. Combine squash, onion, water and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Mash with potato masher. Stir in cream cheese and 6 tablespoons of cheddar cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Pour into a baking dish. Crush crackers and mix with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Fluft' 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) 1 cup mandarin oranges (with juice) 1 (8-ounce) fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 (8-ounce) fat-free Cool Whip 1 box instant fat-free sugar-free white chocolate OR vanilla pudding Dump all of it in a bowl. Mix. Refrigerate. A serving size is I cup.(A big disclaimer. Make sure you portion out the dish into little one-cup containers. You don't want to sit down with a big bowl of fluff and fmd the whole thing gone by the first commercial break.) Thank you, Diana!!! ';.-~ SUMMIT PODIATRY Glaser Foot & Ankle Clinic 1717 Shipyard Blvd. 791-1300 If you're diabetic, your feet need special a"entlon, . INFECTION. FOOT ULCERS' NEUROPATHY . VASCULAR DISEASE. BONE PROBLEMS " ,I (' \ '-- - . C) Weight Loss T-Ips ~ I.----.~-_._-_._------ -- - -- .~-~~---------- --- i By Mindy Saenz, RD, LDN, CDE ~-- -~--------_._~_..- When it comes to weight loss, there are a lot of' ideas on what is best. To really nd out what works, researchers at the University of Colorado started the National veight Control Registry. This registry is made up of surveys given to people who ad lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for at least one year. The surveys asked eople what they had done to lose weight and how they were keeping it of. There re currently 3000 people in the registry who have lost an average of 60 pounds and .ave kept it off for an average of 5 years. Most of them said they were overweight s children and have family members who are also-obese or overweight. So how did all these people manage to lose weight and keep it off? We know that ",be successful you need to change your lifestyle NOT just go on a diet. About half the people Jst the weight on their own. The other half had help from some kind of program. But they all lad similar habits that helped them. The successful weight losers reported eating a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet that was about 400 calories a day , They ate breakfast everyday. Eating breakfast helps your body bl!ffi fat more easily (it increases rour metabolism). They kept journals and wrote down what they ate each day and how much they weighed every- lay. Keeping a journal helps you see the progress you are inaking. Physical activity is another important thing that all the successful weight losers had in common. four goal should be to exercise for 30-60 minutes most days of the week. You can split your lC.tivity up and do it in several shorter bursts throughout the day. One simple thing that can help ldd movement is to get up and walk around during the commercials of your favorite TV show instead of just changing channels until your show comes back on. Pay close attention to serving sizes. Even low fat, healthy foods can make you gain weight if you are eating too much of them. It is a good idea, especially when you are first getting started with these lifestyle changes, to use measuring cups and spoons so you can really see what a serving size looks like. You should also go back and check your serving sizes every so often. Over time, 1/2 cup will start to grow if you aren't paying attention. Keep a positive attitude. You don't gain weight overnight and you won't lose it overnight either. It's healthier to have a slow, gradual weight loss. The recommendation is to lose 112 - 2 pounds a week. It only takes losing 5- 10 % of your starting weight before you start to see improvements in your blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol levels. _, ~emember - to lose weight and keep it off means changing your lifestyle not just dieting. Diets may work for a while but usually when you stop the met, you gain the weight back and some- ! times even gain more than you lost. Pick one or two changes at a time and work on them until they are habits, then pick one or two more. Start today. from People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept It Off Breakfast Lunch SUDDer 2 servings of grains, 2 servings of grains, 2 servings of grains, beans, or starchy vegetables beans, or starchy vegetables beans, or starchy vegetables 1 serving of fruit 1 serving of fruit 1 serving of fruit 1 serving of milk 1 serving of milk 2-3 servings of vegetables 1 servina of fat 1-2 servinas of veaetables 2 ounces of meat 2 ounces of meat 2 servina of fat -'- 1 serving of fat v\'hen v\'ollnds \VOl 1'[ I-k.ll n~I'I~ ""j(o'fltIIlD~' ~~1=1~1\11t.F"' ...i""~ \ -- IV ~(' , ' - ,... '"1jilll''l'ifi'l!ll'j..'Tj'1trjlltl~ ' ,,1111 ....,.. .-...... . ~'l'~_.. --..; ~ ",,,,''''',,,,,,. \ 'I' - ""'''~.''-- \ ..iiI'"''.'.''''' " "r'1. "~l Ii" . -. .. . : ~.' #" 'i1 , .iil' . 'ijl\~ ~1l11l\1111I1\\ilil\\ll'~/ .,...~......t...ll ... <l- To get 1400 calories a day y plan bottom left_ A serving in the grains, be group is I slice of bread, 'h noodles, com, peas or beans 1/3 cup of rice, or 'h of a b hamburger or hot dog bun. A serving in the fruit group . fruit, 'h cup of canned or dried fruit A serving in the vegetable vegebles or '12 cup of cooke Two ounces of meat is the s leg or a piece that is a little of cards, A serving in the fat group is margarine, mayonnaise or s choose low fat items, you c and if you choose fat free, y spoons, ""~,1':'i'.'" " ,-Dr :]effreyB~-PuPPi; DpM~T'J.' . . ... -. ,--. ..y.", ~ Dr. Kevin G. Bachm'antpP1j1: .Boar~"Certified'ln Foot And'Ankl~~SurgerY';:--' . f H , ......,.. ., -."''''.'-''''. _. .' WQUND CARE Type 2 Diabetes GMng Medication a Try Living with diabetes is not easy. Sometimes the proper diet and the right exercise are not enough. Local physicians are participating in a research study with an investigational medication to see if it safely and effectively helps control blood sugar levels. To be considered, you must be tryinQ to manage your diabetes through diet and exercise alone, and not currently on an oral antidiabetic medication. If you qualify, you will receive all study-related care and study medication. Financial compensation is also provided. New Hanover Medical Research 799-5500 Volunteer for your future. ~-,,~~~_.:.._. ;'7'f' UI ~u;;u --~. DiabetIc;~: . Retinopathy Board Certified In Ophthalmology Igor Westra, ~D . Erik van Rena, MD 1801 New Hanover Med,cal Park Or. . Wilmington. NC 1703 COUntry Ctutl Rd. Suite 104 . Jacksonville, NC 4eOO HIghway fE. Suite 240 . little RIver. NC www.r-etl.fcoastalcarolina.com CENYER l77tl WELLINGTON AVENUE' WIlMINGtON 910.815.0005 "" FooT & ANKLE SURGERY' DIABETIC FoOT CARE SPRAINS & FRAGURES . AMBULAlORY SuRGERY INGROWN NAILS . 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