From
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Title
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation" Article II. "Food and Food Establishments" by modifying various food permit fees.
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
During the FY 2017/2018 budget process, an ordinance modification was approved that established a $500 annual food service fee for licensed child-care centers. Since the adoption of the new fee, several day cares have expressed concern about the cost. As requested, the attached ordinance lowers the fees. Instead of a $500 fee, the fee will be based on the day cares’ licensed capacities:
<100 children $50 annual fee
100-199 children $100 annual fee
>199 children $200 annual fee
The food service fee is in addition to the child care fee of $30/year plus $1 for licensed capacity over 30 children. Additionally, the ordinance modification establishes an annual fee of $25 for entities distributing meals as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture or Texas Department of Agriculture program. These programs are run by private contractors primarily within apartment complexes and provide afterschool snacks and summer lunches.
The Public Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee reviewed these fee changes on November 6, 2017. The Finance and Government Committee reviewed these fee changes on November 7, 2017.
Financial Consideration
If approved, there will be an estimated decrease of a $12,100 annually in the General Fund.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE "HEALTH AND SANITATION" CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS BY AMENDING FOOD PERMIT FEES IN ARTICLE II "FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS"; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, THE CITY C...
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