Title
Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Sections 110.25 Through 110.33 of Subchapter Entitled “Child Care Facilities” of Chapter 110, “General Provisions,” of Title XI “Business Regulations” of the Code of Mansfield, Texas by Revising State Code References; Update Health and Fire Permit Requirements; Revise Minimum Requirements for Permit; Providing that this Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violations Hereof; Providing for Publication in the Official Newspaper; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Recommendation
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Description/History
In November 2021 the City Council terminated its inspection agreement with the Tarrant County Health Department in order to establish the City of Mansfield Health Inspections Program. The child-care facilities standards, registration, and inspection requirements found within this ordinance protects the public health and safety of residents and visitors to the City of Mansfield.
Justification
The proposed ordinance revisions allow for improvements in definitions, minimum standards for operation, and providing for more detail in outlined processes.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Nicolette Ricciuti, Director of Regulatory Compliance