HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112216-AB - Dog Friendly PatiosRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND CITIES HEALTH
DISTRICT IN PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE
TEXAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES PERTAINING TO LIVE ANIMALS
IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO GIVE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OWNERS
THE OPTION TO ALLOW DOGS IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The Williamson County and Cities Health District ("Health District") is the
regulatory authority for food establishments in the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, food establishments are subject to the rules and regulations of the Texas Food
Establishment Rules (Title 25, Chapter 228 of the Texas Administrative Code), as amended; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 228.186(o) of the Texas Food Establishment Rules,
live animals, save a few exceptions as outlined therein, may not be allowed on the premises of a
food establishment; and
WHEREAS, Section 228.243 of the Texas Food Establishment Rules allows the Health
District to grant variances from these rules if, in the opinion of the Health District, a health hazard
or nuisance will not result from the variance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports a process whereby food establishment owners will
be given the option to allow dogs in the outdoor dining areas of the food establishment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution
implements the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2: City Council does not object to the Health District granting a variance from Section
228.186(o) of the Texas Food Establishment Rules, subject to an approval criteria to prevent health
hazards and nuisances as determined by the Health District, to allow food establishment owners
the option to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas of the food establishment.
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SECTION 3: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest this
Resolution.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of . Dr , 2016.
Dale Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
S
Shelley Nowlin Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
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