Item 4C
2017 STANDARDS OF CARE
Item 4C
Item 4C is the consideration of the annual approval of a Standards of Care by Ordinance.
Annual approval of a Standards of Care ordinance is required by Texas State Law.
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Requested Action
City Council approval of 2017 STANDARDS OF CARE presented in Ordinance No. 1164, 1st Reading
Standards for elementary-age recreation programs, including Camp Mania, offered by the Community
Services Department
This item is seeking City Council’s approval of the proposed 2017 Standards of Care for the City’s elementary-age recreation programs, including Camp Mania, offered by the Community
Services Department. The Standards of Care are presented in Ordinance No. 1164, 1st Reading.
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Texas Human Resources Code
Section 42.041(b)(14)
“… an elementary-age recreation program operated by a municipality is not required to obtain a license from the state provided that the governing body of the municipality annually adopts
standards of care for such programs by ordinance after a public hearing.”
Annual adoption of an ordinance for the Standards of Care is required for the City’s elementary-age recreation programs in compliance with Section 42.041 of the Texas Human Resources
Code.
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Staff responsibilities
Participant enrollment requirements
Staffing ratios
Staff qualifications and training
Facility standards
Health and safety standards
Mechanisms for inspecting,
monitoring and enforcing care standards
Standards of Care Provisions
The proposed 2017 Standards of Care are intended to be the minimum standard by which the City of Southlake and Community Services Department operates the City’s youth programs. The Standards
of Care includes staff responsibilities, enrollment requirements, staffing ratios, staff qualifications and training, facility standards, health and safety standards and mechanisms for
inspecting, monitoring and enforcing care standards.
Please refer to the complete Standards of Care document provided in your packet for details of the specific provisions.
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Youth programs operated by the City are
Recreational in nature
Not licensed by the State of Texas as day care programs
City Youth programs have received an “exemption determination
certificate” from Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Community Services Department
As a requirement by the State, the programs operated by the City are recreational in nature and are not licensed by the state of Texas as day care programs.
The Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services has issued an exemption determination certificate to the City of Southlake for the youth programs.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
Approval of the 2017 Standards of Care is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the Focus Areas of Safety & Security and Performance Management and Service Delivery. The item
also delivers on the Corporate Objective to Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
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2017 Standards of Care (Ord. No. 1164):
Requires no additional funding
Financial Considerations
Approval of the proposed Ordinance No. 1164, 2017 Standards of Care, will require no additional funding by the City.
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Board / Council Review
Park Board recommended
approval (6-0) Sept 12, 2016
City Council, 1st Reading Sept 20, 2016
City Council, 2nd Reading &
Public Hearing Oct 4, 2016
Parks and Recreation Board recommended approval with a vote of 6-0 at their Sept 12, 2016 meeting.
The Ordinance consideration for the 1st Reading by City Council is September 20,
2016. With the Second reading and Public Hearing on October 4, 2016.
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Questions? Kate Meacham – 817.748.8018
This concludes staff’s presentation and I’m available to answer any questions that you may have.
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