HomeMy WebLinkAboutHeritage Association Fee Reduction 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: T::�6 LG -1&6,V� 13, Z0?_3
SUBJECT: MOTION: Approve Port Townsend Heritage Association's Request for 25%
Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health Division, requests Board approval of Port
Townsend Heritage Association's Request for 25%Reduction in Temporary Food Service Fees.
ANALYSIS:
Port Townsend Heritage Association has requested a 25%reduction of their temporary food service
permit fee. According to the Environmental Health fee schedule, non-profit 501(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 Port Townsend Heritage Association's temporary food service permit fee is $i&L.00;
the amount of the 25%fee reduction is $45.25•
RECOMMENDATION:
MOTION: Public Health requests that the Board of Commissioners approve a motion to approve Port
Townsend Heritage Association's request for 25%reduction in temporary food service fees.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaul4yjCounty Administrator Date
Approved by the Board of
Jefferson County Commissioners
Greg Brotherton, Chair
For Office Use:
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Date Rec'd Receipts
Email:foodsafety@co.jefferson.wa.us
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Public Health Tel:360.385.9444 Fax:360.379.4487
Comments:
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 intemational 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
Address: o No:
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IRS EIN (Tax 'Z G1 d JFFF=,`;"'(M!:0mn'
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Attach Temporary Food Service Permit application
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.
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Signature, Applicant Date
SOCC Approval:
Signature, Chair of BOCC Date
OCTRE C
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Department of the Treasury Date:
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Internal Revenue Service01/31/2022
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Tax Exempt and Government Entities =�"�«'�"'��e;vr„�• = �,{ i
Employer ID number:
I P.O. Box 2508 87-3591154
Cincinnati, OH 45201 Person to contact:
Name: Customer Service
ID number: 31954
Telephone: (877)829-5500
PORT TOWNSEND HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Accounting period ending:
90 CEDARVIEW DRIVE December 31
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-2502 Public charity status:
509(a)(2)
Form 990/990-EZ/990-N required:
Yes
Effective date of exemption:
November 08, 2021
Contribution deductibility:
Yes
Addendum applies:
No
DLN:
26053722002841
Dear Applicant:
We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code
(IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also
qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This
letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records.
Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as either public charities or private
foundations. We determined you're a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter.
If we indicated at the top of this letter that you're required to file Form 990/990-EZ/990-N, our records show
you're required to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) or electronic notice (Form
990-N, the e-Postcard). If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years, your exempt
status will be automatically revoked.
If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies, the enclosed addendum is an integral part of
this letter.
For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities.
Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public
Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements.
Sincerely,
rc'�►�,IGtQ Gt- • G�ilL�'�l'
Stephen A. Martin
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Letter 947 (Rev. 2.2020)
Catalog Number 35152P
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Public Health Tel:360.385.9444 Fax: 360.379.4487 Permitl�-OgCategory�Q�lvm S�
Comments: ttCCJUY h °,
Answer the following questions to determine what type of permit you need: IN V,k.,
[7 I will be handling/preparing/cooking/serving meats, poultry, and or seafood from raw product. n�rrrr y
f l I will be cooking/heating foods at my commissary, and placing them in refrigeration or in Ice to ooll�a1&" �� 2
(soup, chili made from scratch, chowder). !
If you checked a box above �EFFER oi!Cui L I
you will need a HIGH RISK permit, unless you are only demonstrating.
I Business Information
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Low Risk — $67 Single Event/Additional Single Event
Items limited to specific foods,see pages 3-4 $336 Annual(Art Walks,Open House)
$101 Recurring Event-per location
Medium Rik - -- - ---- -
" $149 Single Event c
Foods to be prepared and held hot or cold,see pages 3 4 )[ $181 Recurring Event-per location -r �����^5
$86 Additional Slnitle Event,same menu �w $D r [��C3•� rlon pcjl��+
High Risk Food cooked or served from raw animal $149 Single Event
products or required advanced cooking and cooling in an 5240 Recurring Event-per location
approved kitchens,see pages 3.4 $86 Additional Single Event,same menu
I Demonstrator $67 Single Event
- --- -- $279 Multiple Demonstrator Event _
Late Fees 50%of the permit fee. Apply If vie do not receive your application within 10
calendar days of the event.
Permit Exempt $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
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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.
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FOOD PREPARATION PROCEDURES ,;EFT'.
ENVIF11011I ',.
Example: In the first example listed below, thawing chicken is the first preparation step used, so Chat box i5 glven a
"1". Cutting or assembling the thawed chicken is the second preparation step used, so that box Is given a "2 After
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 enclose commissary letter):
Where is the Approved Kitchen? Name Address
When is the Approved Kitchen Going to be used for Preparing Food? Date _. _i Time(s) _.
Cool to Cold Hot
Thaw to Cook to Transport
Cut/ 41"F Holding Reheat Holding
Menu Item less or Assemble Appropriate Within 417 or to 165°F 135°or Portion/ > 35* or
less Temperature 6 Hours less above Package >135"F
Example:Chicken Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 5
Section B:At the booth:
Thaw to Cook to Cold
Cut/ Hot Holding Reheat Other/
Menu Item 417 or Assemble Appropriate Holding 135°or above to 165'F Portion/ Serve
less Temperature 417 or less Package
Example:
Chicken/Hamburger Step 2 Step 1 Step 3
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
5 gallon insulated container with a continuous f,:Grill/BBQ c,Ice Chest
flow spigot and catch bucket ri Fryer �,Aefrigerator
f-Plumbed hand sink A Smoker ra Steam Table
VWater 1009F 1209F (,l Oven ,1 Grill/BBO
vtoap& paper towels c3 Other Other
Floor and Overhead coverage Sanitizer/Dishwashing Produce Washing
Tarp :a Open Container VProduce purchased pre-washed and
•,a Wood c Wiping towels processed
u,Canopy/Tent .Bleach/Sanitizer r,t 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 even(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. (al urc Ic.Oblairl a va-19 I i permit 1,^n to avem riay +e""11 n the foilovnng (a; tmmc-dratr
even!for rev+evr,(c)suormss.rin of TFS permit applical+cn fee id)501/of TFS permit application fee as a la-f_a-
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Print Name Signature Date
Rev.6127121
Public Health
What is Your Temporary Food Establishment's Risk Level?
Do you cook and cool foods at your approved kitc�enl
Do you prepare meat from a raw state?,4 0I Food Level 3
"High Risk"
No
Do you cold-hold,or heat, commercially pre-cooked foods?C Food Level
— -- ►
"Medium
Do you prepare foods that don't require cooking(sandwiches,
wraps,etc.)or multi-ingredient items made with fresh
fruits/produce (salads,fruit cups,salsa,cote slaw,etc.)?
I
5
No
Do you refrigerate/freeze meats,dairy and other temperature
sensitive foods specifically for sale (no preparation and/or o�� —►
consumption)? c o
! NoRisk Level I
Do you se.11yee commercially prepared appetizer trays? Limited
1-6o
Do you prepare any non-temperature sensitive foods onsite?(Bakery) — [- ►
AO"
Do you serve espresso drinks? LEI
¢
No
Do you serve ONLY popcorn,cotton candy,machine-crushed
iced drinks,shaved ice,corn on the cob, whole roasted res Exempt--�
peppers,roasted nuts and peanuts,chocolate-dipped ice
cream bars,chocolate-dipped bananas,sliced fruit or,%,
vegetables for sampling, or dried herbs and spices? r �
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1 2022
JEFFERSON COUNTY
�REv.6/2�/22 ENVIRONMENTA!.PUBLIC hsEALI,-
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Presented by the Port Townsend Heritage Association
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`�. December 9th December 11th December 14th /!j
2:00 to 4:00 pm 12:00 to 2:00 pm 12:00 to 2:00 pm
vow . December loth December 16th -�
11:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 to 4,;OQ Pm
p Tickets: $50.00
or 2:00 to 4:00 m -.-
per person OCT � PZ2 t
ages 12 years and up -- - --
f� JEFFERS�};; pi!I�TY
r� ENVIRONk NFi!! i�i;'�!-IC'y
Advanced ticket purchase only. No tickets at the door.
Limited number of tickets. Mansion address with ticket purchase.
PTHA ./�ii���•«�-yc�i� .1
� .' Mansion Tour —
Due to age Pettygrove Mansion is not ADA accessible. Ticket sales fund PTHAs programs;
Now
Presentation of the Mansion's History including Uptown walking tours,
hosting the PT Victorian Heritage r =�
`.� Live Harp Music Festival and support of Port
Victorian Punch & Holiday Treats Townsend's heritage and history. /
' Victorian Parlor Games PTHA is a 501( non-profit.
Your Contribution may
be tax deductible.
r- Tickets and information at www.PortTownsend Heritage.orp
email: PortTownsendHeritagePgmail.com phone: 360-344-8434
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O 8 M Ins ection Re o t Manual Data Entry&Payment Processing Fee 49.00 2.00 51 00
Recording Fee 75.00 4.00 1 79.00 1 Plus the Auditors Office recording fee
Notice to Title Rescission 385.00 1900 404.00 1 Plus recording fee and fee for filing&removing Notice to Title
ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sewage Disposal Permits
New Conventional 653,00 33WJ 686.00 IValid for 3 years
New Alternative 950,00 1 48 00 998.00 Valid for 3 years
New septic tank and/or pump chamber only 390.00 2000. 41000 Issued in conjunction with an existing sewage disposal system
or community system
New Community or Commercial:
Conventional 82400 41.00 865.00 Base Fee-Valid for 3 years
Alternative 1,053.00 5300 1,106,00 Base Fee-Valid for 3 years
Each Connection 103.00 500 10800 Add to base permit fee
Development and Review Financial Assurance and System Operation 99.00 500 104,00 Per Hour
Agreements
Septic Permit with SPAAD conventional 351.00 18,00 36900
Septic Permit with SPAAD alternative 652,00 33.00 685.00
Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system,the
Repair(see below for specific fees) - - 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 49900 Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system the
Repair-Septic tank and/or pump chamber only 195.00 1&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:Alternative 527,00 26.00 55300
Modification or Reserve Area Designation 296,00 15.00 311.00
Expansion 617.00 31 00 64800
Redesign 197.00 10.00 20700 Applies to pending or active but not installed
Reins ection 246.00 12.00 258.00
Annual Operating Permit for Holding Tanks 1 154.00 8,00 162.00
Evaluation of Existing System/Monitoring SystemlMonitoring Inspection
Septic s stem only 383,00 19,00 402.00
Septic s stem plus water sample 432.00 2200 454,00
Retest/Reins ection 197.00 10.00 207.00
On Site Sewage-Building and Planning
Subdivision Review Base Fee 592,00 3000 62200 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 1200 24400
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 1200 24400
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 29&00 1500 311.00 Review after Building Permit issued,is same fee
Community OSS 296.00 1500 311 00 Review after Building Permit issued,is same fee
Revised Site Plan Review 75,00 4.00 7900 Review of resubmission before Building Permit is issued
Other
Waiver/Variance Application 272,00 14.00 286.00
Waiver/Variance Heanng 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 maintenanceperson) 617.00 31.00 64800
Retest 24600 1200. 258.00
Homeowner Authorization 12.00 1 00 13,00
Annual Certificate Renewal 342.00 17.00 35900
Delinquent Renewal after January 31 617,00 31 00 648,00
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
Annual Permit Fees Based on menu Complexity&seating-menu changes may chan a cafe o
Category 1 264.00 13.00 277.00
Category 2 371.00 1900 390,00
Category 3 623,00 31,00 65400
With lounge,add 264.00 13,00 277.00 Separate lounge area
With catering,add 371.00 19,00 39000
Annual Permit Issued after September 1 50%of fee 5%of 50%fee 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) 82.00 400 8600 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 6700
Recurring 9600 5,00 101.00
Annual Art Walks,Open House 32000 16.00 336.00
Demonstration
Single 54.00 300 67.00
Event,per location 266.00 13.00 279.00
Permit Exem t 27.00 1,00 2800
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%of fee 5%of 50%fee Based 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 24000
New Owner/Change of Owner 144,00 7.00 151.00
Waiver/Variance 115,00 6.00 121.00 Per Hour,for review and/or approval
Reopening Fee 115.00 &00 121,00 Per Hour
Manager's Course 307.00 15.00 32200
Pre-opening Pre-open;ng inspection 115.00 6.00 121 00 Per Hour
Food Service Plan Review 115.00 1 6,00 121.00 Per Hour;for review and/or approval
Roincnartinn
+$104/hour for>4 hours and 5%of total cost for addt'I hours
Plan.Document and Waiver/Variance Review 396.00 2000 41600 for Technology Fee
WATER
Application Fee 23600 1200 248.00 Inspection of well construction,decommission&
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&Water Sample for Loan 197.00 1000 20700
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 ear 339.00 17.00 356,00
Single Swim Pool in operation for>_6 months of the ear 432.00 2200. 454,00
Single Spa Pool in operation for<6 months of the ear 297,00 15,00 312,00
Single Spa Pool in operation for>_6 months of the ear 432.00 22,00 454.00
Single Wading Pool in operation for<6 months of the ear 246.00 1200 258.00
Single Wading Pool in operation for?6 months of the ear 432,00 22.00 45400
Spray Pool or Pools in operation for<6 months of the ear 122.00 600 128.00
Spray Pool or Pools in operation for>_6 months of the ear 185,00 9.00 19400
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>_6 months of the
year) 98.00 5,00 103.00
Reins ection 9900 5.00 104 00 Per Hour plus associated lab costs
Plan Review 1 99.00 500 104 00 Per Hour
Indoor Air Tobacco
Compliance Enforcement 9900 5.00 104 00 Per Hour
Reins ection 99.00 5,00 104.00
Rebuttal Application 197.00 10.00 207.00
Note: 2021 Fees have been adjusted per Ordinance 12-1209-96,Section 4-Annual Fee Indexing:Fixed amount fees established by this ordinance shall be adjusted annually on the first business day of January(Adjusted Date)by the amount of the
increase in the Consumer Price Index(CPIW). The CPIW is the Consumer Price Index-US City Average for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical 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 poor to the Adjustment Date will be increased by the percentage increase in the CPIW as reported for the month of September preceding the Adjustment Date
Increases will be rounded to the nearest dollar. A fee shall not be reduced by reason of such calculation. However.fee increases in accordance with this calculation shall not exceed 5 percent per year.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
IN THE MATTER 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 Washjngton 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, 7t1liR117JR1 BELT 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.
Wes.
A!'PRCis day of- t" 1995.
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.
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