Public Hearings 8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Health & Social Services
- Meeting Date:
- 11/05/2013
- Title:
- Adopt Resolution to Amend Environmental Health Fees and Rescind Resolution 12-29
- Submitted By:
- Jennifer Steiger, Health & Social Services
- Department:
- Health & Social Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Danny Nikitas
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Environmental Health Director
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
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or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ADEQ
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Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 13-35 to rescind Resolution 12-29 and to amend the Environmental Health Fees as set forth in Exhibit A, to be effective on and after January 1, 2014.
Background:
Cochise Health & Social Services, Environmental Health Division is amending the current fee schedule, adopted on 7/24/12, (Exhibit B) to allow for simpler fee assessments, better adherence to the FDA Food Code, to satisfy a portion of the FDA program standards and to establish easy to understand “Risk Based” categories, improving the division’s overall ability to serve Cochise County.
The “Risk Based” approach will incentivize food establishments to reduce risk by giving them an opportunity to change their permit type by showing a history of compliance. This will also benefit businesses by reducing the number of food permits they currently hold. Additionally, Environmental Health is eliminating fees for all non-profit charitable organizations that hold a current 501 (c) (3).
The “Risk Based” approach will incentivize food establishments to reduce risk by giving them an opportunity to change their permit type by showing a history of compliance. This will also benefit businesses by reducing the number of food permits they currently hold. Additionally, Environmental Health is eliminating fees for all non-profit charitable organizations that hold a current 501 (c) (3).
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Your approvals are respectfully requested.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Environmental Health would not be able to implement a “Risk Based” approach and meet that portion of the FDA program standards. The current permit types do not incentivize food establishments to reduce risks to the public. The current structure requires multiple food permits for one establishment. Non-profit charitable organizations would still be required to pay for permits.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Original Fees Resolution w/Exhibit A attached, sent to Clerk of Board for signatures on 9/26/13. Please return a signed copy of resolution for distribution.
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Fiscal Year: 2013-2014
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