Food Safety Mandatory Funding (Motion #09-04)

Moved by Gainer – Edwards. Approved by the Sudbury & District Board of Health, January 15, 2004.

WHEREAS the Ministry of Health and Long‑Term Care, Public Health Branch (the Ministry) has identified the Food Safety Mandatory Program as a priority for increased funding in 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry intends for additional funding of $40,969 (50% provincial share) in 2004 to increase the Health Unit’s inspection capacity dedicated to the Food Safety Program; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry funding in 2004 is contingent on the Board of Health approving the 50% municipal share as part of its 2004 budget submission; and

WHEREAS, the incremental expenditures for the Food Safety Program were not included in the 2004 budget approved by the Board of Health on November 20, 2003; and

WHEREAS emerging and challenging public health issues are placing increased demands and pressures on existing staffing; and

WHEREAS, the Sudbury & District Board of Health has not achieved 100% compliance with the food safety mandatory program indicators that are considered the minimum standards for public health and it is the Board of Health’s objective to achieve full compliance with the requirements and service standards of the Food Safety Mandatory Program;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health approve an enhancement to the 2004 budget approved by the Board of Health on November 20, 2003 in the amount of $81,939 for increased inspection capacity for the Food Safety Mandatory Program and that the $40,969 municipal share of this increased expenditure be funded by a transfer from the Working Capital Reserve.

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