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The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-001, declaring a phorid fly infestation and hydrogen sulfide emissions affecting air quality a public health and economic emergency. It also approved a $1,300,420.30 fire and EMS services agreement and $350,612.64 in first-quarter appropriations.
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The emergency declaration formally identifies the phorid fly and hydrogen sulfide impacts as public health and economic concerns for New Garden Township. The Board also approved funding for fire and emergency medical services and authorized a $20,000 contribution to a White Clay Watershed Association water-quality study. No implementation details for the emergency declaration were included in the minutes.
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