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HomeMy WebLinkAboutQuilcene Historical Museum MOTION to approve Temporary Food Service Fees - 101022 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Mark McCauley, County Administrator FROM: Alisa Hasbrouck, Environmental Public Health Manager Veronica Shaw, Deputy Director of Public Health DATE: October 6, 2022 SUBJECT: MOTION: Approve Quilcene Historical Museum's Request for 25% Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health Division, requests Board approval of Quilcene Historical Museum's Request for 25%Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees. ANALYSIS: Quilcene Historical Museum has requested a 25%reduction of their temporary food service permit fee. According to the 2022 Environmental Health fee schedule, non-profit 5o1(c)(3)organizations may receive a 25%reduction in their permit fee with a BOH resolution if backfilled with General Funds. BOCC Policy 74-95 requires a resolution for fee waivers.Jefferson County Public Health currently has adequate General Fund dollars in the Environmental Public Health budget to cover this small amount. FISCAL IMPACT: The total amount of Quilcene Historical Museum's temporary food service permit fee is $3.49.00;the amount of the 25%fee reduction is $37.25. RECOMMENDATION: MOTION:Approve Quilcene Historical Museum's Request for 25%Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees. REVIE D BY: 4 ACJAP/2-Z.— rai /20 Mark McCaul County Administrator Date ° nqk \54 C For Office Us : 41, `r Email:foodsafety@co.jefferson.tva.us Date Rec' eceipt#2w fa 0 Website:www.ieffersoncountypublichealth.org Amt. Check# Q (Q ! Permit# Category {� h S Public Health Tel:360.385.9444 Fax:360.379.4487 Comments: s Request for 25%Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees Qualifying 501(c)(3)organizations may request a 25%reduction in temporary food service fees. Requests will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC). It may take up to two months to process a request. County general funds must be available to reimburse Environmental Public Health for all fee reductions,for the reduction to be given. The purpose of the organization must be charitable,religious,educational,scientific,literary,test for public safety, foster national or international amateur sports competition,or to prevent cruelty to animals.The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor,the distressed,or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. Name of Organization: ( u.A L. C(r r..' ►-S ati M u-3 41 Phone r' Address: 1S( co LAdoe 5T �uit.�� w$ No: 3k C 76 50 `f / g85IT6 IRS EIN(Tax ID)#: 9 ( '- ( 5 1 Cj 2N 6 Contact Person: - 16-/• P, C i.l l_ 4 t Purpose of Organization: 'f LN`-c)T .._ S-D LA-C -no Attach Temporary Food Service Permit application 41 Attach your organization's IRS Exemption Determination Letter as proof of non-profit status I attest that the organization named above meets the criteria above, and I am requesting a 25% reduction in temporary food service fees for the event(s)indicated on the attached permit application. 2--5 kiktr 7-0 L 7- Signa re,Applicant Date BOCC Approval: Signature, Chair of BOCC Date iFICE j T ED AUG 3 t? 202Z JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEN.Th ry iu-eatu .1 EPEO CUSTOMER SERVICE 513 263 3756 ?.02/03 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury .,. P. O.Box 260$ Cincinnati,OH 45201 Date: April 10,2001 Person to Contact: Ms. Smith 031-07202 Customer Service Representative 4uilcene Historical Museum ToM Free Telephone Number: 9b AI Jakeway trod are.M NO pun.UT P.C. Box 574 877-829-5500 Qulicene,WA 98376-0574 Fax Number: 513-2153-3758 Federal Identification Number. 91-1519729 Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is in response to your request for copy of your organization's determination letter. This letter will take the place of the copy you requested. Our records indicate that a determination letter Issued in June 1999 granted your organization exemption from federal Income tax under section 501(c)(3)of the internal Revenue Code. That letter is still in effect Based on Information subsequently submitted,we classified your organization as one that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a)of the Code because It is an organization deecxibed in sectbna 509(e)(1)end 170(bx1XA)(vr). . This classification was based on the assumption that your organization's operations would continue as stated in me application. If your Organization's sources of support, or its character, method of operations, or purposes have changed,please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on the exempt status end foundation sttus of your organization. Your organization is required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, only If its gross receipts each year are normally more than$25,000. if a return Is required, It must be flied by the 15th day of the filth month after the end Of the organization's annual accounting period. The law Imposes a penalty of$20 a day,up toe maximum of$10,000,when a return Is flied late,unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. AM exempt organizations(unless specifically excluded)err liable for taxes under the Federal insurance Contributions Act(social security taxes)on remuneration of$100 or more paid to each employee during a calendar year. Your organization Is not liable for the tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). Organizations that are not private foundations are not subject to the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Coda However, these organizations are not automatIcaty exempt from other federal excise taxes. Donors may deduct contributions to your organization as provided In section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies,devises,transfers, or gifts to your organization or for its use are deductible for federal estate and gIft tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055,2100,and 2522 of the Code. RECEIVED AUG 3 0 202Z JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH -, N-1a9-W1 17:32 EPEO CIETOr''ER SERVICE 513 263 3756 P.e3iO3 -2- QuiIcene Historical Museum 91.1519725 Your organization is not required to file federal income tax returns unless It Is subject to the tax on unrelated business income under section 511 of the Code. If your organization Is subject to this tax,it must file an income tax return on the Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return. In this letter, we are not determining whether any of your organizetion's present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or business es defined In section 513 of the Code. The law requires you to make your organization's annual return available for public Inspection without charge for three years after the due date of the return. You are also required to make available for public inspection a copy of your organization's exemption application, any supporting documents and the exemption letter to any individual who requests such documents in person or in writing. You can charge only a reasonable fee for reproduction and actual postage costs for the copied materiale, The law does not require you to provide copies of public inspection documents that are widely available,such as by posting them on the Internet (World Wide Web). You may be liable for a penalty of$20 a day for each day you do not make these documents available for public inspection(up to a maximum of$10,000 In the ease of an annual return). Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your organtzation's exempt status and foundation status,you should keep It with the organtzation's permanent records, If you have any questions,please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. This letter affirms your organization's exempt status. Sincerely, 7#4)27C?44141:" John E.Ricketts,Director, TE/GE Customer Account Services -RECEIVED AUG 3 0 2022 ENVIR JEFFERSON COUNTY I�ENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH TOTI L P.03 RECEIVED - AUG 3 0 2O22 ,�4 For Office Us- „ Email:foodsafety@co.jefferson.wa,IBBFERSON COUNTY Date Rec'd.t -I Receipt#204/0f0 rse Website:www.ieffersoncoun (AtranN.�'ti@UCHEALTH Amt. 'Xi;t Check# ' Public wit ____' Permit# Category 1st - . $ )4. Tel 360.3 .9444 Fax 360.879.4487 � k- i vE? i7 ry ( i I of Commenetss:r S .S.t v L( g iFi! . t . # 6 Answer the following questions to determine what type of permit you need: I will be handling/preparing/cooking/serving meats,poultry,and or seafood from raw product. I will be cooking/heating foods at my commissary,and placing them in refrigeration or in ice to cool down (soup,chili made from scratch,chowder). If you checked a box above,you will need a HIGH RISK permit,unless you are only demonstrating. Business information Buslness.Name --- Mailing Address ��3_ E air" -- .�� Atm t..t£..N`a 14 t S 0 ft-i c,.4 tl u.S, `15 I Cc�c.vrMl3 i k s i b u t_L,n;Q:c w u p.: c i;n%I`� c LLial.,iJl} - _ Person In a -------~--"'"""' Phone Number c� / / Food Handler Card info ,3n Ai P. C4.Lt-IAJ .360 76 5 —off 71 Name: -* ff}�}Fl3ZE_g/0IM7—> Permit Type Low Risk ❑ $67 Single Event/Additional Single Event Items limited to specific foods,see pages 3-4 0 $336 Annual(Art Walks,Open House) ❑ $101 Recurring Event—per location Medium Risk Food ❑ $149 Single Event Foods to be prepared and held hot or cold,see pages 3-4 ❑ $181 Recurring Event—per location $86 Additional Single Event,same menu High Risk Food cooked or served from raw animal fif $149 Single Event products or required advanced cooking and cooling in an ❑ $240 Recurring Event—per location approved kitchens,see pages 3-4 ❑ $86 Additional Single Event,same menu Demonstrator ❑ $67 Single Event ❑ $279 Multiple Demonstrator Event Late Fees o 50%of the permit fee. Apply if we do not receive your application within 10 calendar days of the event. Permit Exempt o $28-annual(multiple events) Items limited to specific foods,see page 3 Make checks payable to JCPH.You can also pay with credit and debit cards. 360.385.9444 Information _ Event Name _-- E pale: I � S�2t1- ..2.?'� Eveloc�ation_-__ 0 vl (e.,1- ads C E S /- Event Time: O g ic70 . i 6'a0o 7 5 ! coL.0 M B i.*} c —•, 1� s�' 11 iat, i o.:0 G( 'try ccrcr) �Q u,t t,.Le,J c_, W1 A- /..4'3?--6 J Event Coordinator Phone Email-rt"""- — - Git.«..cc,.1/4,t I4/$T;k4 C...4c,. MU.S -. ,36d '765— o,F. ,i 41,00u Illkl eIc:10wO,tewi -- 0 .4A-1Apu P, CL.i .1XJ / Water,Ice,and Wastewater D h Sri-C.- Water Source c-t T Y 1....1y,i ivt _v'` Wastewater disposal 5 LP it c. Ci5i c nc 141 per- Ice Source 4 (r4 Q w2Ct f W¢ek c.cfac<'ty) (, . ).(1alifying.501(c)(3)grganizations may request a 25%reduction in temporary food service fees;Requests will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners B CC).it may take up to two months to process a request. 4 t )Q.e......._ +.' c 1lcr5d7?J jM, 1 "Y `rev t — . '. 'ham? ..uctJJ/i/ 2 RECEIVED i _ FOOD PREPARATION PROCEDURES kti Example: In the first example listed below,thawing chicken is the first preparation step used, 4'41146 tleHEALTH "1". Cutting or assembling the thawed chicken is the second preparation step used,so that b _____ the chicken is assembled, it is then portioned. The Portion/Package is therefore given a "3". Numbers are used in succession until all food preparation steps for that menu item have been completed Section A: At the Approved Kitchen(attach or nclose commissary letter)• Cy-1 I I 1 V J 0 Vi Si 4 .f.,_-:..) Where is the Approved Kitchen? Name iy/A Address r When is the Approved Kitchen Going to be sed for Preparing Food? Date -- ` TiTe Thaw to Coot to Cold Hot / Cook to 41°F Holding Reheat Holding Transport Menu Item 41°For Assemble Appropriate Within 41°F or to 165°F 135°or Portion/ <41°For less Temperature Package >135°F 6 Hours less above Example:Chicken Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 5 Section B:At the booth: Thaw to Cut/ Cook to Cold 41°F or Hot Holding Reheat Other/ Menu Item Assemble Appropriate Holding 135°or above to 165°F Portion/ Serve less Temperature 41°F or less Package Example: Chicken/Hambur QQer .,, Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 C "L 7 u..G1✓-{t;...C7� 61 .X 5 y;I. .6-2 -OttetaR. It— ,i ____ ,.:is',y.ti i.a is Equipment list: Identify equipment used in your temporary food establishment(check all boxes that apply). FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT Hand wash station required for open food Cooking/Reheating equipment Cold/Hot holding equipment ci(S gallon insulated container with a continuous s(Grill/BBQ i dice Chest flow spigot and catch bucket c Fryer ©Refrigerator n Plumbed hand sink o Smoker o Steam Table 'Water 1002F-1202F c Oven r rill/BBQ ' i Soap&paper towels ta Other o Other floor and Overhead coverage Sanitizer/Dishes s iing Produce Washing ANN eTaril," id1Open Container ,,r' c Produce purchased pre-washed and r,i Wood r)vviping towelsL ,,,-- processed rCanopy/Tent k, tt/'Bleach/Sanitizes C h)ot„-t.,,UAtie4 n Produce washed and processed in Other: (1 tsp bleach/gallon of cold water) an approved kitchen By signing below, I understand that issuance and retention of a permit to operate a Temporary Food Establishment will only include serving those items listed in this application and only for the event dates listed.Any change of person in charge,menu,or event dates,requires approval by the Environmental Health Department and may require resubmission of this application.All service will be in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of Washington State(WAC 246-215) and the Local Board of Health Ordinance Chapter 8.05 Jefferson County Code. Your temporary permit must be posted at each event. Failure to post your permit may result in revocation of the operating permit. Failure to obtain t lid TFS pe prior to event may result in the following: (a)immediate closure, and/or(b) submission of TFS application after event for review,(c)Su i, on of TFS i application fee(d)50%of TFS permit application fee as a late fee. 7 /."' S rr /' Print Name Si:nature pate ,,--'`- Rev.6/27/21 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2022 Technology Fee 2022 TOTAL Additional Fees and Other Information FEE GENERAL Health Officer Administrative Hearing 382.00 19.00 401 00 Title 8 Administrative Hearing Appeal 382.00 19.00 401.00 Title 8 Hearing Examiner Appeal 266.00 13.00 279.00 Title 19 Technical Assistance/Plan Review-Minimum 99.00 5.00 104.00 Technical Assistance/Plan Review-Per Hour 99.00 5.00 104.00 Late Fee for Invoices 57.00 3.00 60.00 See Resolution#88-20 Case Scanning/Technology Fee 34.00 2.00 36.00 0&M Inspection Report Manual Data Entry&Payment Processing Fee 49.00 2.00 51.00 Recording Fee 75.00 4.00 79.00 Plus the Auditors Office recording fee Notice to Title Rescission 385.00 19,00 404.00 Plus recording fee and fee for filing&removing Notice to Title ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL • Sewage Disposal Permits New Conventional 653.00 33.00 686.00 Valid for 3 years New Alternative 950.00 48.00 998.00 Valid for 3 years New septic tank and/or pump chamber only 390.00 20.00 410.00 Issued in conjunction with an existing sewage disposal system or community system New Community or Commercial: Conventional 824.00 41.00 865.00 Base Fee-Valid for 3 years Alternative 1,053.00 53.00 1,106.00 Base Fee-Valid for 3 years Each Connection 103.00 5.00 108.00 Add to base permit fee Development and Review Financial Assurance and System Operation 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour Agreements Septic Permit with SPAAD(conventional) 351.00 18.00 369.00 Septic Permit with SPAAD(alternative) 652.00 33.00 685.00 Repair see below for specific fees) Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system;the Re P ( Pe - Based on Permit Technical Assistance/Plan Review hourly rate will be charged for repairs where the applicants require additional assistance Repair-Conventional 326.00 16.00 342.00 Repair-Alternative 475.00 24.00 499.00 Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system;the Repair-Septic tank and/or pump chamber only 195.00 10.00 205.00 Technical Assistance/Plan Review hourly rate will be charged Repair-Community or Commercial:Conventional 412.00 21.00 433.00 for repairs where the applicants require additional assistance Repair-Community or Commercial:Altemative 527.00 26.00 553.00 Modification or Reserve Area Designation 296.00 15.00 311.00 Expansion 617.00 31.00 648.00 Redesign 197.00 10.00 207.00 Applies to pending or active but not installed Reinspection 246.00 12.00 258.00 Annual Operating Permit for Holding Tanks 154.00 8.00 162.00 Evaluation of Edsting Sysoemiffonitoring Inspection Septic system only 383.00 19.00 402.00 Septic system plus water sample 432.00 22.00 454.00 RetescReinspection 197.00 10.00 207.00' On She Sewage.Bulling and planning Subdivision Review Base Fee 592.00 30.00 622.00 Plus Per lot fee Boundary line adjustment or Lot Certification base review fee 232.00 12.00 244.00 Plus Per lot fee Planned rural residential development review fee 232.00 12.00 244.00 Per lot fee 103.00 5.00 108.00 For Subdivision Review,Boundary Line Adjustment and Planned Rural Residential Development Review fees Pre application meeting fee 232.00 12.00 244.00 Density exemption review fee 148.00 7.00 155.00 Field Work for Density Exemption Review 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour Building Application Review: Residential-Individual OSS 148.00 7.00 155.00 Review after Building Permit issued,is same fee Commercial-Individual OSS 296.00 15.00 311.00 Review after Building Permit issued,is seine fee Community OSS 296.00 15.00 311.00 Review after Building Permit issued,is same fee Revised Site Plan Review 75.00 4.00 79.00 Review of resubmission before Building Permit is issued Other , WaiverNariance Application 272.00 14.00 286.00 WaiverNariance Hearing 444.00 22,00 466.00 Wet season evaluation 617.00 31 00 648.00 General environmental health review fee 99.00 5,00 104.00 Per Hour Licenses Installer,Pumper,Operator(maintenance person) 617.00 31.00 648,00 Retest 246.00 12.00 258.00 Homeowner Authorization 12.00 1.00 13.00 Annual Certificate Renewal 342.00 17.00 359.00 Delinquent Renewal after January 31 617.00 31.00 648.00 FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Annual Penult Fees(Based on menu Complexity&seating-menu changes may change category) Category 1 264.00 13.00 277.00 Category 2 371.00 19.00 390.00 Category 3 623.00 31.00 654.00 With lounge,add 264.00 13.00 277.00 Separate lounge area With catering,add 371.00 19.00 390.00 Annual Permit Issued after September 1 50%of fee 5%or 50%nee Based on Permit 50%of Annual Permit Fee Temporary Permits Application Fees Single Event(Medium and High Risk) Initial Application(First Event) 142.00 7.00 149.00 Not to exceed 21 days at your location Additional Event(Same Menu Only) 82.00 4.00 86.00 Not to exceed 21 days at your location Organized Recurring Event(e.g.Farmers Market) Limited Menu 172.00 9.00 181.00 Not to exceed 3 days a week at a single location Complex Menu 229.00 11.00 240.00 Not to exceed 3 days a week at a single location Low Risk Foods(Limited to Specific Listed Foods) Single 64.00 3.00 67.00 Recurring 96.00 5.00 101.00 Annual(Art Walks,Open House) 320.00 16.00 336.00 Demonstration Single 64.00 3.00 67.00 Event,per location 266.00 13.00 279.00 Permit Exempt 27.00 1.00 28.00 25%Reduction for 501(c)(3)and households that meet USHHS Poverty Guidelines. 75%of fee 5%of 75%fee Based on Permit *With BoH Resolution&backfilled with General Funds. Late Fee for Temporary Permits 50%ofree 5%of 50%fee eased on Permit Additional(Paid when application is submitted less than 7 days prior to the event) Other Food Fees New Establishment 229.00 11.00 240.00 New Owner/Change of Owner 144.00 7.00 151.00 WaiverNariance 115.00 6.00 121.00 Per Hour;for review and/or approval Reopening Fee 115.00 6.00 121.00 Per Hour Manager's Course 307.00 15.00 322,00 Pre-opening inspection 115.00 6.00 121.00 Per Hour Food Service Plan Review 115.00 6.00 121.00 Per Hour;for review and/or approval Reinspection First Inspection 172.00 9.00 181.00 Each inspection after first 286.00 14.00 300.00 Food Handler Card Reissue Unexpired Food Handler Card I 10.00 I - I 10.00 SOLID WASTE Annual Permit Fees Limited Purpose Landfill 3,152.00 158,00 3,310.00 For the first 30 hours,then assess technical rate Closed Landfill 2,379.00 119.00 2,498.00 For the first 24 hours,then assess the technical rate Biosolid/Composting Facilities 1,119.00 56.00 1,175.00 For the first 11 hours,then assess the technical rate Moderate Risk Facility 1,105.00 55.00 1,160.00 For the first 11 hours,then assess the technical rate Inert Waste Landfills 535.00 27.00 562.00'For the first 5 hours,then assess the technical rate Tranfer Station 2,379.00 119.00 2,498.00 For the first 24 hours,then assess the technical rate 1 of 2 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2022 Technology Fee 2022 TOTAL Additional Fees and Other Information FEE Other Solid Waste Facilities 808.00 40.00 848.00 For the first 5 hours,then assess the technical rate Drop Boxes 793.00 40.00 833.00 For the first 8 hours,then assess the technical rate Commercial Shooting Facilities - - - Per Hour Mscetlaneous Fees New Facility Application 649.00 32.00 681.00 Exempt Facility Inspection 493.00 25.00 518.00 Based on Facility Reinspection 50%or fee 5%or 50%fee Reinspection Plan,Document and WaiverNariance Review 396.00 20.00 416.00 *$104/hour for>4 hours and 5%of total cost for addt'I hours for Technology Fee WATER Inspection of well construction,decommission& Application Fee 236.00 12.00 248.00 reconstruction Determination of Adequate Water Supply base fee 148.00 7.00 155.00 Tech Assist and Document Review is billed at the hourly rate Well Inspection 8 Water Sample for Loan 197.00 10.00 207.00 Well Site Inspection-Proposed public water supply 469.00 23.00 492.00 LIVING ENVIRONMENTS Water Recreation Facilities Operation Permit Single Swim Pool(in operation for<6 months of the year) 339.00 17.00 358.00 Single Swim Pool(n operation fore 6 months of the year) 432.00 22.00 454.00 Single Spa Pool(in operation for<6 months of the year) 297.00 15.00 312.00 Single Spa Pool(in operation for z 6 months of the year) 432.00 22.00 454.00 Single Wading Pool(in operation for<6 months of the year) 246.00 12.00 258.00 Single Wading Pool(n operation for z 6 months of the year) 432.00 22.00 454.00 Spray Pool or Pools(in operation for<6 months of the year) 122.00 6.00 128.00 Spray Pool or Pools(n operation for a 6 months of the year) 185.00 9.00 194.00 Each Additional Swim.Spa,or Wading Pool(in operation for<6 months of the 73.00 4.00 77.00 year) Each Additional Swim,Spa,or Wading Pool(in operation for z 6 months of the year) 98.00 5.00 103.00 Reinspection 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour plus associated lab costs Plan Review 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour A�trobacco) Compliance Enforcement 99.00_ 5.00 104.00 Per Hour Reinspection 99.00 5.00 104.00 Rebuttal Application 197.00 10.00 207.00 sole.2021 Fees have been adjusted per Ordinance 12-1209-96,Section 4-Annual Fee Indexing:Fixed amount ices established by this ordinance shall be adjusted annually on the first business day of January(Adjusted Date)by the amount of the increase in Me Consumer Price Index(CPIW).The CPIW is the Consumer Price Index-US City Average for All Urban Wage Earners and CAncel Workers,published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the United States Department of Labor. The annual fee adjustment shall be calculated as follows:each fee in effect immediately prior to the Adjustment Dale will be increased by the percentage increase in the CPIW as reported for the month or September preceding the Adjustment Dale. ' Increases will be rounded to the nearest dollar.A tee shell not he reduced by reason of such calculator.However,fee increases in accordance with this calculation shall not exceed 5 percent per year. 2 of 2 (`C: Au. 4eiat3. g-a9-9s STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson IN THE MA ITER OF A POLICY } FOR CONSIDERATION OF } FEE WAIVER REQUESTS } RESOLUTION NO. 74-95 ASSOCIATED WITH } COUNTY ORDINANCES } WHEREAS, Federal,State and local laws require public agencies to treat all parties equally, so there is no potential for discrimination;and, WHEREAS, Jefferson County Ordinances establish fees to, in part, compensate the general public for costs associated with the review of projects or activities,provision of services; and, WHEREAS, requests are submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for waiver of fees by individuals and organizations,and; WHEREAS,the following findings are made with regard to the matter of requests for the waiver of fees: 1) The waiver of fees for one party and not another can be viewed as discriminatory, unless there is a stated policy when and under what circumstances said waiver would occur. 2) The Washington State Constitution prohibits the gift of public funds and the waiving of fees can amount to a gift as the costs associated with providing services are shifted entirely to the public for the benefit of the applicant. 3) Fees set by County Ordinance do not differentiate between worthy causes or worthy organizations and are to be applied equally to private individuals and public agencies. 4) The waiving of fees creates a budget impact for the department not receiving the fees. NOW, THEREFORE,,BEI7'RESOLVED, that there may be circumstances where the requested waiver of fees may be in the public interest and of public benefit for a project or activity and the public should participate by the waiving of the fee(s). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,to assure that all parties requesting a waiver of fees are treated equally and to determine if the requested waiver of fees is in the public interest and of public benefit, the following policy (Attachment A to this Resolution) is hereby adopted. APPROIETTOTday of :,1[. -_ tt" 1995. Ti r f •• eJ \_ JEFFERSON COUNTY Attachment A--Resolution No. 74-95 Policy for Consideration of Administration Fee Waiver Requests ATTACHMENT "A" RESOLUTION NO. 74-95 POLICY FOR CONSIDERATION OF FEE WAIVER REQUESTS POLICY STATEMENT The waiving of fees for individuals or organizations may be seen as: 1)being a gift of public funds, 2)being a discriminatory act, and 3)having an impact on individual County department/funds budgets. Jefferson County has determined that there may be circumstances, however, where the public interest and public benefit in a project or activity is such that the public should participate by the waiving of fees associated with such a project or activity. REQUEST AND DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: All requests for waiver of fees shall be made in writing to the department administering the fee to be waived. The Department will forward the request to the Board of County Commissioners with their recommendation for approval or denial. APPROVAL CRITERIA: The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners shall review all requests to waive the fees associated with any individual project or activity. Requests may only be approved when the following criteria can be met: 1) There is substantial public interest and benefit in the project or activity to the degree said project or activity could be a County project or activity, but is not because an alternative method for the project/activity was found. 2) Any and all similar requests will receive the same approval regardless of the person or organization requesting the waiver. 3) A corresponding amount from a Fund, to be designated by the Board of Commissioners at the time of the approval, will be transferred to the Department where the fee is waived. vol. 21 FAf; 1) j 05'7