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Franklin Health Department awarded state Level 3 designation; Board will place certificate on file
Summary
The Franklin Board of Health recommended that the Common Council place on file the Franklin Health Department's newly awarded state Level 3 designation and will present the certificate at the next council meeting. The designation may increase state grant allocations.
Franklin Health Department staff told the Board of Health that the department achieved a state Level 3 designation after a state review in May. Staff requested that the Board recommend the Common Council place the certificate on file and present the designation at the next council meeting.
The board approved a recommendation to place the Level 3 designation on file and to ask that the certificate be presented to the Common Council at its next meeting. The motion was seconded and the chair called the vote; the outcome was recorded as unanimous. The Board did not record a roll‑call of individual votes in the meeting transcript.
Why this matters: Level 3 designation recognizes departmental capacity and can increase eligibility for certain state grants. Staff told the Board the designation reflects that the department meets state statute requirements for a Level 3 department, including having a health officer with a master’s degree and a robust environmental health program.
Supporting details: Staff said the state provided a press‑release template and the department prepared a draft release and will include a quote from Board member Henry. Staff recommended taking the press release and certificate to the Common Council next Tuesday and asked the Board to place the certificate on file. The Board recommended placement and directed staff to forward the certificate for council agenda placement.
Next steps: The Health Department will bring the certificate and press release to the Common Council for placement on the council agenda. Staff also said Level 3 status will be noted in updated job descriptions and department materials.
