RE 2016-0726.1RESOLUTION NO. 2016-0726.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN
NOTICE TO DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES FOR AERIAL SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITO
CONTROL IN THE 2015-2016 VECTOR SEASONS IF
PROMULGATED BY THE DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000.00; AND, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell has in the past and may have again this year West Nile
Virus or other vector borne infection cases for which ground spraying is insufficient to battle
disease; and
WHEREAS, the vector index in Dallas County for vector borne infections could rise and
result in an extreme outbreak of West Nile Virus, and;
WHEREAS, the Dallas County Judge or Commissioner's Court may recommend that
action be taken to initiate aerial spraying activities to reduce the mosquito population which carries
the disease; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell does not possess adequate facilities to effectuate aerial
spraying; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell has determined that extraordinary measures may be
required to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property, and that the
procurement of mosquito control preventative measures and services is necessary to protect the
public health and safety of the City's residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, hereby authorizes the
City Manager to provide written notice to Dallas County for aerial spraying for the City of
Coppell per paragraph 3. B. of the Mosquito Ground Control Agreement between Dallas
County and the City of Coppell as approved by the Coppell City Council on November 10,
2015. It is estimated that the total cost for aerial spraying for mosquito control measures
will not exceed $36,000.00.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of it, 92016.
Karen Selbo Hunt,
ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
AS TO FORM:
Robert E. Hagdef, City Attorney