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IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
A RESOLUTION OF THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
HEALTH TO WAIVE LATE FEES
AT FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTS FROM FEB 1
2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021.
Whereas, on January 21, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a proclamation (20-05) declaring a State of
Emergency.
Whereas, on July 1, 2020 he issued proclamation 20-25.5—Safe Start -Stay Healthy order which reduced
occupancy of Food Establishments in Phase II counties to 50% of the occupancy.
Whereas, on Nov 15, 2020, Governor Inslee issued proclamation 20-25.8 and closed in -door dining
services for four weeks which was extended through Jan 4, 2021.
Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts to all small businesses in Jefferson
County. Many FSEs are operating at a significantly reduced capacity. We believe it is in the public
interest to issue FSE permits and allow a grace period for paying their permit fees through April 30, 2021
and waive the late fee which is $57.00. Beginning May 1, 2021 late fees would apply.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, beginning Feb 1, 2021 JCPH will waive late fees at
Food Service Establishments. This waiver will end on April 30, 2021. On May 1, 2021 JCPH will resume
issuing late fees.
Fiscal Impacts
There could be a $12,000 to 15,000 fiscal impact in 2020, as some 2021 fees are paid in December.
However, if the existing FSEs pay their permit fees in 2021, the lost revenue in 2020 will be collected in
2021.
The greater impact in 2021 will be if businesses permanently close. We can't predict at this time the full
impact of the pandemic on FSEs.
Typically, it isn't necessary to issue late fees, as FSEs pay on -time. In 2019, we had one late fee.
APPROVED this I day of December, 2020.
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Sheila Wester an, Chair
Pame Ad ms Vice Chai
David Sullivan, Member
Kate bean, Member
Greg Brotherton, Member
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Kees Kolff, -ember
Denis Stearns, Member `Y