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In response to Mr. Eisenberg's problems at the Carlyle, Mayor George clarified that the City's mask legislation allows the City to issue local citations when needed. If there are repeated issues and complaints, a building can be issued a nuisance violation. RESOLUTION 2020-69 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the District Advisory Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio General Health District for the provision of public health services within the City of Lakewood in an amount not to exceed $284,114.00 for a one-year period commencing January 1, 2021. Chairman Litten pointed to the previous COVID discussion as an example of all the expertise that CCBH brings and the hard work they do. He stated that given the pandemic, now would not be a good time to consider any changes in public health services. He expressed support for continuing the City's working relationship with CCBH. Commissioner Allan remarked that the cost of services for 2021 will be the same as 2020. He discussed the Department's accreditation status. The Department achieved accreditation in 2018 and must be reaccredited every five years. The Mayor acknowledged that residents have asked from time to time about restoring Lakewood's own health department. The Mayor had researched what this would require and explained why this was not feasible at this time. In short, there are state laws that incentivize the current regional structure and if Lakewood were to strike out on its own, the City would forfeit multiple streams of federal and state dollars such as those the county receives for lead prevention, etc. Councilmember Litten pointed out that the cost to operate the Lakewood Health Department was more expensive than the City's contract with CCBH. In response to a question, Commissioner Allan discussed CCBH's funding sources and structure. 50% of funding is from federal, state, and local grants that the department seeks out. 15% of funding is from contracts with member communities. The rates for all communities are the same per capita rate. The State also provides a per capita subsidy, but that rate has been declining. Commissioner Allan pointed to the various services provided by CCBH to Lakewood residents such as lead poisoning intervention (fixing homes), HIV prevention, overdose prevention and more. There are about 40-50 services. Councilmember Bullock remarked that the City has received excellent services from CCBH and that in the midst of our current crisis that the CCBH's expertise is much needed. A motion was made and seconded to recommend adoption of Resolution 2020-69. 4