HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2002-74 - Food SanitationORDINANCE NO. +► % . � 7L
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 8.12.040(A) OF
CHAPTER 8.12 OF THE GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO PERMIT FEES AND OTHER FEES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS,
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Williamson County Health District (the "Health District") is the
agency designated to issue permits and inspect all food establishments within the City of
Georgetown, Texas (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Health District has not had adequate revenue from permit fees to
cover costs of inspections; and
WHEREAS,
the
Health District
has requested
that the City amend its ordinance
pertaining to permit
fees
and other fees
related to food
establishments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, finds that it is in the
public interest to make the changes in the food establishment fees as requested by the
Health District.
THEREFORE,ORDAINED • OF
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this ordinance implements Health and Human Services Policy 1 of the Century
Plan — Policy Plan Element which states, "The City will cooperate with public and private
health and human services related organizations to assure that there are comprehensive
services available" and is not found to be inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century
Plan Polices, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan;
SECTION 2. Section 8.12.040 (A) of the Georgetown Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
8.12.40 Application and fees.
A. Under the terms of this chapter, every person who may desire to
operate a food establishment in the City shall make application to
the Health District upon forms prescribed and furnished by the
Health District for a permit. Upon filing of such application, the
Health Official shall make or cause to be made an inspection of the
premises, and upon finding that the conduct of such business
comes within the requirements of this chapter, the Health Official
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shall approve such application; whereupon the applicant shall pay
an applicable fee according to the following schedule:
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS PERMIT FEES:
NO, OF EMPLOYEES FEES
1-15 $150
16-30 $250
31 + $300
Y2 of application fee due after June 30
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION FEES:
$75 — each additional follow-up increases by $25
DAYCARES:
LICENSED NO, OF CHILDREN FEES
13-40 $150
41-100 $250
101 + $300
MOBILE FOOD UNITS:
1ST UNIT $100
ADDITIONAL $ 75
SANITATION INSPECTION:
Includes daycares with fewer than 13 children, daycares with more than 12 children but
no food preparation, foster I adoptive homes -- $60
FOOD HANDLER CLASSES, REMOTE CLASS, TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASS,
TRAIN THE TRAINER VIDEO: no change
SEASONAL PERMITS - valid for 6 months - $60
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ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW.
$125 - includes actual plan review and 2 pre -opening inspections
$60 — each additional pre -opening inspections
PERMIT REINSTATEMENT FEE: $100
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
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SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in ten (10) days on
and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 26'h day of November, 2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 10th day of December, 2002.
ATTFgT-
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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