< Agenda
Print Back to Calendar Return
AI- 1660
Work Session and Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 05/24/2016  
Department: Athletic Club  

AGENDA CAPTION:
Hold A Public Hearing, Discuss, Consider And Approve An Ordinance Establishing Standards Of Care For Youth Recreation Programs Conducted By The Town For Elementary Age Children Ages 5 Through 13; Providing For Compliance With Section 42.041(b)(14) Of The Texas Human Resources Code.
BACKGROUND:
Municipalities that operate youth programs are required by state law to develop a standards of care document for youth camps, hold a public hearing, and have the standards approved by ordinance on an annual basis. This document serves as a guide for staff to operate the camp, including but not limited to staff ratios, hiring practices, training, facility requirements, programming, healthy, safety, and discipline. Once approved, the ordinance is posted to the website and copies are available for parents when they sign up their kids for camp.

Attached is the ordinance adopted last year, with no changes, that is intended to provide minimum standards for youth programs as required by Section 42.041 of the Texas Human Resources Code. The Standards of Care attached as Exhibit A cover guidelines for operating youth programs by the Town of Addison Recreation Department.
 
RECOMMENDATION:
Administration recommends approval.
Attachments
Ordinance

AgendaQuick©2005 - 2024 Destiny Software Inc., All Rights Reserved