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The metal Lead is a severe concern to public health, especially for children. Besides occurring in natural galena deposits, Lead was used in paint, water pipes, and gasoline for many years. Lead was banned from use in gasoline in 1975, in paint in 1978, and in pipes and solder in 1986 (Missouri in 1989). This usage results in Lead being present in our environment today. Many buildings and homes still contain Lead in some form that can be released into the home's environment. If lead is in the environment, our bodies can absorb some of it into our body systems, and it can cause serious medical issues. One thing is true; it is the concentration and not the substance that can affect our bodies. Ideally, we would like to see zero Lead going into our bodies. That is nearly impossible, so the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has set exposure limits for the amount of Lead in a person’s blood. For adults, the blood lead limit is 30 µg/dL, micrograms per deciliter, before action is triggered to take medical action to prevent lead poisoning. Due to the effects Lead has on a child’s development, children have a blood lead limit of 3.5 µg/dL. Testing for blood Lead levels is available through a variety of sources. Your doctor or your child’s pediatrician can order blood tests to look at the lead level in your or your child’s blood. Testing is available to eligible children five years and younger at the Franklin County Department of Health through the state Department of Health and Senior Services. If a child is enrolled in the WIC program through Franklin County Health, they are tested for lead exposure routinely. In 2022, the state legislature enacted a law requiring all disadvantaged school districts to test for Lead in drinking water at all buildings that house students. The Act, RSMo 166.077 Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act , set new limits on the amount of lead in the drinking water school districts provide to their students and staff. The maximum amount of Lead in the drinking water of Missouri schools is now 5 ppb (parts per billion) (5mg/L), which is down from the EPA limit of 15 ppb (15 mg/L). The act requires school districts to test drinking water sources, report to district patrons any result that exceeds the 5 ppb limit, and act to reduce the amount of Lead in the water from that source of drinking water. Below are links to various sources of information on lead in our drinking water. You can use them to help educate yourself on Lead in our environment. EPA https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2017-08/documents/epa_lead_in_drinking_water_final_8.21.17.pdf https://espanol.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2019-08/documents/081419_infografia_plomo_en_el_agua_potable-1.pdf https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#regs https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water GAO https://www.gao.gov/infographic/infographic-lead-drinking-water https://www.gao.gov/assets/690/686839.pdf https://www.gao.gov/assets/690/686836.pdf CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/publications/nceh-prevent-childhood-lead-poisoning-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/5things-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/5things-spanish-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/all-children-can-be-exposed-to-lead-h.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/are-you-pregnant-h.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/esta-embarazada-h.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/lead-levels-in-children-fact-sheet-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/how-to-prevent-lead-poisoning-in-children-h.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/docs/Como-prevenir-el-envenenamiento-por-plomo-en-los-ninos-h.pdf Missouri https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/lead-drinking-water-important-information-how-protect-your-health-pub2409/pub2409 Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act: https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/get-the-lead-out-of-school/index.php . https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/get-the-lead-out-of-school/pdf/faqs.pdf https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/lead/pdf/leadinwaterfs.pdf Lead in Drinking Water Information

Introduction The environmental health section provides systematic inspection of all food handling establishments in the county. These inspections ensure compliance with sanitation standards and sanitary practices. They also ensure compliance with the Franklin County Food Service and Retail Food Services Sanitation Ordinance, which requires each food-handling establishment to be permitted annually by the Franklin County Health Department. The inspections are crucial to the prevention of food-borne disease outbreaks. Environmental Public Health Specialist (EPHS) review plans for new food service establishment construction and conducts compliance inspections. EPHS inspect daycares for licensure, checking all food service sanitation facilities for appropriateness and safety. They also collect suspect food, water, and milk samples for laboratory test on possible food product contamination and labeling. EPHS also respond to health related emergencies, conduct embargoes or recalls on damaged food products when circumstances merit such action. Commercial lodging (hotel and motel) facilities are inspected annually for safety and cleanliness. Non-community and private drinking water supplies are tested for bacterial contamination. An EPHS will inspect a private well for sanitation defects upon request from the owner. Water sample test kits are available from the Health Department for the purpose of testing for coliform and other excessive levels of bacteria in your private water supply. EPHS staff teach and provides education to food service personnel in safe, sanitary and healthful food handling procedures. If you would like an EPHS to come out and conduct a free training at your establishment please call (636) 583-7308 . They also respond to citizen complaints related to a variety of environmental and other potential health hazards. Food Establishment Complaints Food Establishment Complaints can be made by calling (636) 583-7300 County Regulations Click here to read the Franklin County Regulations . Retail Service Establishment License Please contact our office to get a license. Training and Guidelines Food Manager Training Home-Based Kitchen Food Production Guide Temporary Food Service Guidelines Partial List of Business Types that require inspections Bakeries Convenience Stores Catering Businesses Day-Care Centers Grocery Stores Head Starts Home Day Care Centers Hotels Ice Cream Shops Meat Markets Motels Restaurants School Cafeterias Senior Citizens Centers Taverns Environmental Health Monitoring the health in food handling establishments and lodging. Environmental Public Health Specialist Keith Brake (636) 583-7308

Apply for a County Liquor License If you are a business that has more than one license, you are required to fill out an application for each type of license. The County will issue and charge what the State of Missouri does for licenses plus an additional $3.00 clerical fee. The only exception is the County combines a “Monday through Saturday” and a “Sunday” license together, where the State has a “Sunday” license separate. Contact the Clerk's Office to request a copy of the fee schedule and an application for a liquor license. When filling out an application for county liquor license, please make every effort to fill it out completely. Including a phone number and/or email address where we can contact you during regular business hours. (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday though Friday) Then mail it to: Timothy Baker Franklin County Clerk 400 E. Locust, Room 201 Union, MO 63084 The application must be signed by the managing officer which is the same name as the “State Applicant”. Which is the person whose name is on the state license. The total amount due must be included with the application. Checks are to be made payable to Timothy Baker, Franklin County Clerk. If you have already applied with the State of Missouri and have received your state certificate, please send us a copy so we can process your application more quickly. However, you can still complete the County license and we will hold it until we hear from the State. If this is a renewal, your County Liquor Licenses must be received in the County Clerk’s Office on or before June 30th every year. If the application is received after June 30th, there will be a $25 late fee each month the application is late. Picnic and Catering Liquor License: It is required to possess a County Liquor License for any Picnic, Festival or One Day Event. Applications are approved at Commission meetings held on Tuesday. Applications must be presented no later than 4:30pm the Thursday prior. If you have any questions please call Heather Plassmeyer in the County Clerk’s Office at (636) 584-6259 or by email: hplassmeyer@franklinmo.gov

The email notification of bid issuance is given as a courtesy. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to check the Franklin County website for issuance of solicitations. The Purchasing Department shall not guarantee that by registering to be notified of solicitation issuance that such shall occur nor shall the Purchasing Department guarantee successful delivery of such email notification. The Purchasing Department shall have the right to officially amend or cancel a solicitation after issuance. It shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror to monitor the Franklin County website. It shall also be the sole responsibility of the offeror to obtain the solicitation document, any exhibits, attachments, and addendums thereto. Therefore, the offeror is cautioned to check the Franklin County website prior to submitting your response to ensure that you have a complete, up-to-date package to include all addendum(s) and or additional information. Any and all communication from offerors regarding specifications, requirements, competitive proposal process, etc., must be directed to the Purchasing Department, unless the solicitation specifically refers the offeror to another contact. Such e-mail, fax or phone communication should be received by the questions deadline stated in the solicitation. Franklin County utilizes the Vendor Registry platform for the County vendor list and posting of solicitations. ALL VENDORS are urged to use the link provided below to register their company as a vendor and receive solicitation notifications. Current Solicitations You will find included in this section all Bid opportunities and current Bid information for Franklin County Missouri. Franklin County Purchasing Department has a priority of fair and open competition in our competitive bid process. Contacts Shakara Bray Purchasing Director sbray@franklinmo.gov Phone (636) 584-6273 Meagan Johnson Assistant Purchasing Agent m.johnson@franklinmo.gov Phone (636) 583-6279 400 E Locust St. RM 004 Union, Mo 63084 Phone (636) 584-6274 purchasing@franklinmo.gov Purchasing Policy View Current Bids Register to become a Vendor.

Notary Commissions Click on the button below to learn more about becoming a Notary Public. After your application has been approved bring the following to the County Clerk's Office: Letter of approval from the State Bond as required by law $3.00 filing fee (cash or check only) Secretary of State

Honoring our Veterans Contact Us for information about veterans from: 1866 to 1914 Black Hawk War Civil War (Confederate and Union) Korean War Mexican Expedition Mexican War to 1861 Missouri Militia 8th Regiment Morman War Non-War Period 11/11/1918 to 12/06/1941 Operation Desert Storm Revolutionary War Siminole War Vietnam War War of 1812 War on Terrorism World War I World War II Email Terry O. Wilson Call (636) 358-3549

Monitoring Diseases The Franklin County Health Department monitors communicable diseases through the process of passive and active surveillance with assistance from local hospitals, physicians, nurses, schools, and licensed child care centers. In general, passive and active systems are based on conditions that are reportable to the health jurisdiction and to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) that works closely with CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can find out more about diseases and conditions from the CDC . Knowledge of disease is the first step to prevention. With surveillance we can obtain, collate, analyze and disseminate data received by our monitoring sites. The information helps give early indication of illness trends in our community and helps with outbreak identification. If you would like to be set up as a surveillance site, please contact Tony Buel at the Health Dept. at (636) 583-7309 or (636) 583-7300 . Reportable Diseases The rules set forth by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in the Code of State Regulations (19 CSR 20) require notification to the local health authority (health department) upon first knowledge or suspicion of certain communicable diseases. Statistics are maintained by the State of Missouri and the Center for Disease Control . Please use the links to access those sites. Required reporters (from 19 CSR 20) Public Health department, hospitals, physicians, nurses, clinics or other private or public institution providing diagnostic testing, screening, or care are required to report certain diseases. What do you report? A case report or a CD-1 Report can be reported online by clicking here . Scan down this page to see the online link. Fill out the form as instructed on the second page. Any appropriate laboratory results, name and address of the reporter, treatment information for sexually transmitted diseases Where do I report this information? The CD-1 report should be reported to the appropriate County Public Health Department of the patient. If the report is sent to the jurisdiction where the reporter resides and the patient resides in another county, the information will be routed to the correct Public Health department. How the Health Department investigates a disease The investigation of communicable diseases is necessary in order to determine the cause and the severity of an outbreak. Information associated with the cause can prevent and predict more outbreaks and gives health department officials time to ensure treatment in order to prevent more people from becoming ill. There are many communicable diseases and conditions. Click here for a list of reportable diseases. Communicable diseases can be spread from person to person and sometimes the illness can be a cycle or chronic condition. Some diseases are passed on by direct or indirect contact with infected persons or with their excretions. Most diseases are spread through contact or close proximity because the causative bacteria or viruses are airborne.

Road Sign and Address Display Guidelines Follow these instructions for the display of road names and address numbers: Display address numbers on both sides of the mail box, using 4-inch reflective numbers and 1-inch reflective numbers on the flap. If the mailbox is not located at the driveway, use a 4 x 4 post with 4-inch reflective numbers on each side of the post. If the mailbox is located on a different road than the home/business, add the road name to the mail box as well. Keep address numbers in good repair and replace as needed. Ensure address numbers are visible by clearing away branches, leaves, snow, etc. Teach children their address, in case they need to call 911. As a reference for visitors or children, display your address in your home (near the phone or where easily visible). As an added precaution, post your address on your home/business near the front door or under a light. Use high contrast numbers (e.g. black numbers on white surface, white numbers on a black surface, etc.) If your private street sign is damaged or missing, please request a "Private Street Sign Replacement Request" Form from the Addressing team . Following these instructions will help to avoid any delays in locating your home or business in an emergency and may save your life and the lives of those around you. Responders will be using signs and numbers to locate you, so all displays should be visible and easily read in any condition.

Purchasing Department Contact Us Shakara Bray Purchasing Director sbray@franklinmo.gov Phone (636) 584-6273 Meagan Johnson Assistant Purchasing Agent m.johnson@franklinmo.gov Phone (636) 583-6279 400 E Locust St. RM 004 Union, Mo 63084 Phone (636) 584-6274 purchasing@franklinmo.gov Forms For a copy of the following forms and documents, please contact the Purchasing Department. Franklin County Terms and Conditions. Vendor Request for Information. Affidavit of Work Authorization. W9 Current Solicitations Click here to see the Current Solicitations Purchasing Policy Click here to read Franklin County's Purchasing Policy. Become a Vendor To become a potential supplier for Franklin County, first you must register on the Vendor Registry website. Make sure that you select the "free" version. Then select all appropriate commodity codes. Open Competition It shall be the bidder's responsibility to ask questions, request clarification, or otherwise advise the Purchasing Department if any language, specifications or requirements of a bid solicitation appear to be ambiguous, contradictory, and/or arbitrary, or appear to inadvertently restrict or limit the requirements stated in the bid document to a single source. Any and all communication from bidders regarding specifications, requirements, competitive proposal process, etc., must be directed to the Purchasing Department, unless the bid solicitation specifically refers the bidder to another contact. Such e-mail, fax or phone communication should be received by the questions deadline stated in the Invitation For Bid.

Board of Zoning Adjustment About the Board The Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustment reviews Appeals, Variances, decisions or interpretations made by the Planning Director or Zoning Enforcement Officer. It is comprised of five members and two alternate members (if applicable). The Board of Zoning Adjustment is appointed by the County Commission and serve a term of four years. Office Elections Officers are elected annually, usually at the regularly scheduled meeting held in April. More information about the Board of Zoning Adjustment can be found in Articles 3 & 4 of the Unified Land-Use Regulations. Board Members Justin Head (Chairman) Kent Vedder (Vice Chairman) Steve Hoff Timothy Tobben Peter Otten – BOZA Member Michael Genovese – BOZA Alternate Vacant – BOZA Alternate Regular Meetings Regular meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month (provided there is business on the agenda) and are usually held in the Commission Chambers on the Second Floor of the Government Center at 400 E Locust Street, Union, Missouri. Scheduled meetings are on the County Home Page . Meeting Agendas To get a copy of historic agendas, meeting minutes and other documents, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING EVIDENCE and/or WRITTEN TESTIMONY In order to be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission, County Commission (only cases that are administered by the Planning & Zoning Department), and/or Board of Zoning Adjustment and included into the record for a specific file, evidence and/or written testimony must be submitted in compliance with the procedures set forth below. Deadline for the Meeting Packets: In order to be added to the meeting packets that are mailed out to the Commissioners/Members prior to the meeting, evidence and/or written testimony must be received by the Planning & Zoning office by 4:30p, 11 days prior to the meeting and must include the following number of copies: If the file is being reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission: 12 copies for each member to have their own copy (1 for each of the 11 Commissioners and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. If the file is being reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment: 8 copies for each member to have their own copy (1 for each of the 5 Board Members, 2 for each of the Alternate Board Members, and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. If the file is being reviewed by the County Commission: 4 copies for each Commissioner to have a copy (1 for each of the 3 Commissioners and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. If evidence and/or written testimony is submitted via email or copies are requested to be made on behalf of the submitter (in accordance with the fees here in), payment for copies* must also be made to the Planning & Zoning office. The deadline for payment is the same as the deadline for evidence and/or testimony. If the submittal is substantial in size, payment for shipping costs may be required. Deadline for the Public Hearing: Written Testimony may be submitted up to and during a public hearing, but must include the following number of copies and must adhere to the deadlines and procedures outlined below: If the file is being reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission: 12 copies for each member to have their own copy (1 for each of the 11 Commissioners and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. Board of Zoning Adjustment: 8 copies for each member to have their own copy (1 for each of the 5 Board Members, 2 for each of the Alternate Board Members, and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. County Commission: 4 copies for each Commissioner to have their own copy (1 for each of the 3 Commissioners and 1 for the file) OR 1 copy that can be passed around and then included in the file. If written testimony is being submitted to the Planning & Zoning office, the required number of copies must be received at least 3 hours prior to the meeting. If written testimony is submitted via email or copies are requested to be made on behalf of the submitter (in accordance with the fees herein), it must be received by 4:30p on the day prior to the meeting. Payment for copies* must also be made to the Planning & Zoning office. The deadline for payment is the same as the deadline for evidence and/or testimony. If written testimony is submitted at the meeting, it must be done during the appropriate public hearing portion of the meeting and must include the required number of copies (listed above). The person submitting the testimony must state on the record that they are doing so, and it will be marked as an exhibit. Evidence may be used in conjunction with oral testimony at the public hearing, but a copy must be provided prior to beginning the oral testimony. PowerPoint Presentations or videos may be shown in conjunction with oral testimony, but a copy must be provided prior to the presentation. The presenter must provide his or her own laptop. Planning Staff will be available at the meeting to assist in connecting the laptop to the projector. PLEASE NOTE: The applicable Board or Commission may vote to leave a file open for further evidence and/or written testimony after the public hearing has been held. If so, submittals must meet the deadline set by that Board or Commission. The number of copies required still applies. The Planning & Zoning office can verify the status of any file. * Copies are made at a rate of $0.10/page (black and white, 8 ½” x 11”). If testimony includes larger paper, color copies, or an alternative medium, additional fees may apply. If the submittal is substantial in size, an administrative fee may be charged. Questions? Call the Planning & Zoning Department at (636) 583-6369 Email planningandzoning@franklinmo.gov .

E-Recording Getting Started Internet access and scanning capabilities are all that’s required to electronically record documents. To get started, simply contact a vendor submitter. The current list of vendor submitters includes: eRecording Partners Network – (888) 325-3365 CSC Recording Solutions – (866) 652-0111; erecording@cscglobal.com iCounty Technologies, LLC – Dave Mudd; dave.mudd@icounty.com or Lisa Norris; lisa.norris@icounty.com - (816) 295-1540 Simplifile – (800) 460-5657 Benefits Enhanced document tracking Enhanced document security Reduced document and payment errors E-recording shortens return time from 3-5 working days to within minutes of the original submission.

Accessible Voting First day to Absentee Vote for April General Municipal- February 24th First day of No Excuse Voting for April General Municipal-March 24th Last day to accept Absentee Ballot, Mailing Request- March 25th Use the accordion below learn about absentee voting options. Email us at: vreg@franklinmo.gov Call use at: (636) 583-6364 Contact us to get a copy of the: Absentee Ballot Request Form Permanent Disabled Absentee Program Application When and Where First day to Absentee Vote for April General Municipal- February 24th First day of No Excuse Voting for April General Municipal-March 24th Last day to accept Absentee Ballot, Mailing Request- March 25th Where: Government Building 400 E Locust, Rm 201 Union Permanent Absentee Voting If you have a permanent physical disability, you may request to be placed on the Permanent Disabled Absentee list. This will ensure that the Election Authority can automatically mail an absentee ballot application directly to you prior to each election. Print and fill out the Permanent Disabled Absentee Program application (PDF) or request the application from the Franklin County Election Authority. Complete and submit the program application to the Election Authority. Prior to each election, an absentee ballot application will automatically be mailed to you. Complete and submit the application to receive your ballot. You will then be sent an absentee ballot along with an envelope to return it to our office. Vote the ballot, place it inside the return envelope and complete the envelope by signing your name and mail it. You are exempt from needing your signature notarized. A caregiver of a permanently disabled voter who resides at the same address may request and submit an absentee ballot application before each election in which you are eligible to vote. Caregivers are exempt from needing their signature notarized. Mail or in-person: Franklin County Election Authority 400 E. Locust, Room 201 Union, MO 63084 Fax: (636) 583-7320 Email: vreg@franklinmo.gov Curbside Voting Voters with limited mobility can vote curbside. At your polling place, have someone go in and stand in line to let the election judge know you want to do curbside voting. Curbside voting is available at the Election Authority during absentee voting up to the day before the election. Park in the marked spaces and call the phone number listed on the sign for a team to assist you. Voting Absentee Due to Hospitalization Contact the Election Authority if: Hospitalized after 5 p.m. the second Wednesday prior to an election in a hospital located in Franklin County AND not released before or on Election Day. A bipartisan team will deliver the ballot to the voter in the hospital and return the voted ballot to the Election Authority. Accessible Voting Systems Every polling place has accessible voting systems for individuals with disabilities. The OpenElect FreedomVote Tablet (FVT) is a ballot marking device that prints paper ballots. The FVT exceeds the voting requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by offering state-of-the-art features. The FVT facilitates special needs voters through a variety of methods including tablet touchscreen technology, expanded font function, Help America Vote Act (HAVA)-compliant keypad, sip-n-puff attachment, and audio assistance for the visually impaired.