All food establishments, day cares, and semi-public swimming pools in Allen are required to obtain a "Health Permit" annually from the City.  These same establishments are also inspected regularly to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.  A fee is paid annually by the establishment when they apply for their permit.  The current fees have not been reviewed since 2010.  With adoption of the new Environmental Health Ordinance (separate agenda item), it was an appropriate time to evaluate fees.

The fees collected are used to help cover some of the costs associated with operating the Environmental Health programs.  The costs not covered by these fees are covered by tax revenues. The attached summary shows the operating costs of this function and the funding sources. In summary, increasing the health permit fees will reduce the amount that is funded by tax revenues. 

A survey of the fees charged by surrounding cities was used to make sure that proposed fees are not comparatively burdensome and keeps Allen competitive.  The proposed fees will keep Allen just below the average of surrounding cities in most cases.

LEGAL NOTICES:

None required.

Staff recommends adopting a Resolution establishing permit, inspection, and administrative fees related to the Environmental Health Ordinance.

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. _________________ establishing permit, inspection, and administrative fees related to the Environmental Health Ordinance.