Tattoo, Pool, Tanning Health Agree
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MEMORANDUM
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November 15, 2006
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
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FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: TanninglTattoo Parlor Inspection Services for Iowa Department of Public
Health
The Dubuque County Board of Health contracts with the Iowa Department of Public
Health (IDPH) through a 28E Agreement for the pool, tattoo and inspection program.
Through this agreement and a subcontract, the Health Services Department provides
inspections for pool/spas within Dubuque County, but does not inspect tanning/tattoo
parlors. Effective Fiscal Year 2008, IDPH will no longer issue 28E agreements to
provide partial services under the Pool, Tattoo and Tanning Inspection Program. In
order to continue the pool inspection program, the City must agree to provide the
tanning/tattoo parlor inspections under a 28E and subcontract agreement with Dubuque
County Board of Health.
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan recommends City Council approval to
submit a letter to the Iowa Department of Public Health indicating the City's interest for
the 28E Pool, Tattoo and Tanning Program agreement.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Mllhgen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, RN, Public Health Specialist
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MEMORANDUM
November 13, 2006
TO:
FROM:
Michael C. Van Millig:n,t\~ty Manager
Mary Rose Corrigari~,~liC Health Specialist
SUBJECT: TanningfTattoo Parlor Inspection Services for Iowa Department of Public
Health (IDPH)
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum discusses the City adding tanning/tattoo establishment inspections
to the current Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) swimming pool/spa contract.
BACKGROUND
The Dubuque County Board of Health contracts with the Iowa Department of Public
Health (IDPH) through a 28E Agreement for the pool, tattoo and inspection program.
Through this agreement and a subcontract, the Health Services Department provides
inspections for pool/spas within Dubuque County, but does not inspect tanning/tattoo
parlors. Effective FY 2008, IDPH will no longer issue 28E agreements to provide partial
services under the Pool, Tattoo and Tanning Inspection Program. In order to continue
our pool inspection program, we must agree to provide the tanning/tattoo parlor
inspections under this 28E and subcontract agreement with Dubuque County Board of
Health.
Staff has reviewed the number of establishments in Dubuque County and the
subsequent revenues that would be received. A total of 18 tanning establishments,
producing $2211 in revenue would require annual inspections in Dubuque County.
Most of the facilities are in communities where we currently do swimming pool
inspections, which would allow these to be done on the same trip to that community,
Le., Cascade, Dyersville, etc. Currently, there are no tattoo parlors in Dubuque County.
If we decide not to contract for the additional tanning/tattoo inspections, another County
would add Dubuque to their contract. Linn County is currently conducting tanning
inspections in the city of Dubuque and Dubuque County and would consider taking on
our contract if we elect not to do so.
The attached letter shows our interest, but not commitment, in providing these services
for Dubuque County. We were asked to answer specific questions. Although these
inspections would add to our workload, the idea of giving up local pool inspection
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services is not desirable. Similarly to local food inspections, Health Services
Department staff can provide more timely and efficient inspections and problem solving
for the pools/spas in Dubuque, including those at hotels.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City inform the IDPH they are interested in a 28E for the Pool, Tattoo
and Tanning Program services.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approve submitting the attached letter to the IDPH indicating the City's interest for a
28E Pool, Tattoo and Tanning Program agreement.
When it is received, the 28E agreement will be placed on a future Council agenda prior
to July 1,2007.
MRC/cj
Health Services Department
City Hall Annex
1300 Main Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4732
(563) 589-4181 office
(563) 589-4299 fax
(563) 589-4193 TOO
health@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
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November 13, 2006
Ken Sharp Manager
Office of Technical Assistance
Division of Environmental Health
Iowa Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines IA 50319-0075
Dear Ken:
In reference to your request for a response regarding the 28E for Pool, Tattoo and Tanning Program
services, the City of Dubuque addresses the criteria by answering your five requested items.
1. The City of Dubuque employees two full-time sanitarians: an Environmental Sanitarian and an
Assistant Environmental Sanitarian, who have experience in doing a variety of sanitarian
duties, including swimming pool/spa inspections, food inspections, and nuisance control. After
reviewing the amount of tanning and tattoo establishments in DUbuque County, we feel that
we can provide inspection services for the 18 establishments located here (see attached
resumes).
2. Our two sanitarians have been providing swimming pool/spa inspections under a 28E
agreement with Dubuque County and the Iowa Department of Public Health since 1996. Their
CPO and REHS certifications will continue to be maintained in order to fulfill the new 28E
agreement.
3. Although there are no tattoo establishments in Dubuque County at this time, we will make
arrangements with IDPH's Office of Technical Assistance to receive orientation and training
prior to July 1, 2007, and subsequent to an establishment opening.
4. The two Sanitarians will make arrangements with IDPH's Office of Technical Assistance to
receive orientation and training for tanning inspections with the Radiological Health Bureau
prior to July 1, 2007.
5. As has been done in the past with the swimming pool/spa continuing education requirements,
the City of Dubuque will fulfill the continuing education and annual reporting requirements as
set forth in the 28E agreement.
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mary Rose Corrigan, RN
Public Health Specialist
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cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Tim Link, Environmental Sanitarian
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