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6/4/2oi3 <br /> Purpose <br /> 1. Protects the Environment and Public Health <br /> 2. Functions as an extension of Code Enforcement for solid waste, <br /> dumping, rodent and hazardous waste discharge complaints <br /> 3. Gives the county local control over enforcement of state laws <br /> • This would fall to state agencies that do not have timely mechanisms for <br /> resolution or local presence and knowledge <br /> 4. Allows for timely enforcement of sewage and hazardous waste <br /> discharges <br /> • These are factors that impact the condition of the Indian River Lagoon,our <br /> waterways,and ocean <br /> S. Gives prompt abatement of local sanitary nuisances and public health <br /> issues <br /> 6. Without the ECHB,the health department would not have quick local <br /> enforcement capability—this is the key to mitigating problems <br /> County Health Department Complaint Response <br /> 2012 <br /> • Responded to 261 complaints in 2012 <br /> • Responded to 121 complaintsYTD 2013 <br /> • Fifty-two (52) Notices of Violation that did not result in EHCB <br /> action in 2012 <br /> • Nineteen (19)Cases with EHCB action <br /> 113.3 <br />