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33.

Meeting Date:	02/22/2016
Vector Control
Submitted for:	Rosaura Tijerina	Submitted By:	Andrea Arellano
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase and installation of an aerosol sprayer/fogger and associated equipment, supplies, licensing and personal protection equipment (PPE) by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department (Dept. 010-2204) for vector (mosquito) control activities in the unincorporated areas of Webb County to be undertaken in an effort to reduce/minimize public health threats related to mosquito-transmitted diseases; total cost (excluding PPE perishables and adultcide) not to exceed $15,000.00; acquisition subject to all purchasing and procurement policies of Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Planning Director; Account #010-2204-7054 (Environmental Health & Vector)]

Issue: Webb County is at increased risk of vector-borne diseases. Two predominant mosquito species exist in Webb County, the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are responsible for the transmission of two new diseases to North America - Chikungunya and Zika. In the event of an outbreak locally, the county does not possess equipment to control adult mosquitoes.

Solution: Acquire adultcide equipment and supplies to assist vector control activities along with on-going surveillance efforts that control mosquito larva and breeding areas in Webb County.

Result: The proposed equipment will facilitate county efforts to reduce/minimize public health threats as well as provide combative measures in response to an outbreak of mosquito-transmitted diseases.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	010
Funding Source:	2204-7054
Balance:	25,000
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $15,000 (excluding PPE perishables and adultcide)