Title
Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Section 92.10 "Fee Schedule Adopted by Reference" and Subsection "Public Swimming Pool/Spa" of Chapter 92 "Health and Sanitation" of Title IX "General Regulations," of the Code of Mansfield, Texas; Revising Compliance Standards for Pools/Spas and Interactive Water Features; Providing that this Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violations Hereof; Providing a Savings Clause; 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 public swimming pools and spas 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. Additionally, it updates citations to state regulatory codes to provide the most current reference for the governing language.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Nicolette Ricciuti, Director of Regulatory Compliance