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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPort Townsend Heritage Associationre: MOTION re: Approve Temporary Food Service Fees -031323JEFFERSON 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_�tLJ-ZAU. ►LJ 13, ZUZ 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 s18i.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: Date Approved by the Board of J Co my Commissioners Greg Brotherton, Chair For Office Use: l = Email: foodsafety&o.jefferson.wa.us Date Reed Receipt# 1 I% Amt.__�___ _ -- _Check# Website: Sr�Gvtiu.effersor�coui ubGchailh,nrp �— �� i Tel: 360.39S.9444 Fax: 360.379.4487 Permit# Category PUbfIG I~IF alii� 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 he 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 Organization: Address: IRS EIN (Tax ID) #: 1 ��.rv�e...i s�C', , Vl c6-1-35� 1�54 Phone q rr OCT 3 1 M2 No: : I Contact Person: Purpose of Organization: i-S G. Cu` OOZ4o<N a� its&;yq� \S \40 WiS\nibpfC1rr)AF.. eoc-A"TowrNswk ctc 1 tkS env i coc,\S. 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 events) indicated on the attached permit application. C Signature, Applicant BOCC Approval: Signature, Chair of BOCC It %1 124> 2-2- Date V Date raDepartment of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Tax Exempt and Government Entities ID 0 P.O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 PORT TOWNSEND HERITAGE ASSOCIATION 90 CEDARVIEW DRIVE PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-2502 Dear Applicant: REG OCT Date: - 01131/2022 Employer ID number 87-3591154 Person to contact: Name: Customer Service ID number: 31954 Telephone: (877) 829-5500 Accounting period ending: December 31 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 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, r". a- - dfto Stephen A. Martin Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 947 (Rev. 2-2020) Catalog Number 3St 52P Li7rrh� Public Health Email: foodsafety@co.jefferson.wa.us Website: wmv_.jeffersoncountvnijblic_h_ c tlth,orp Tel: 360.385.9444 Fax: 360.379.4487 For Office line — Date Rec clt. ✓'_V� Receipt# zz 31 p Amt. j Check# CfZl i Permit_ -- Category (Ut5'j Comments:t(tir°� Answer the following questions to determine what type of permit you need:', D I will be handling/preparing/cooking/serving meats, poultry, and or seafood from raw product. Cl rr twill be cooking/heating fonds at my commissary, and placing them in refrigeration or in ice to coai �jtrlt` (soup, chili made from scratch, chowder). you checked a box above JFf "ERSe If Ye , you will need a HIGH RISK permit, unless you are only demonstrating.-- ENVIfiC Business Information Business Name Mailing Address ---E-mail A 90 C:-e d ay 4 i e- W Or . Person In Charge Low Risk Items limited to specific foods, see pages 3.4 Medium Risk Food Foods to be prepared and held hot or cold, see pages 3-4 High Risk Food cooked or served from raw animal products or required advanced cooking and cooling in an approved kitchens, see pages 3-4 Demonstrator Late Fees p f Qo" '4 V, �'%'_ �grt1n, (.Car Phone Number Food Handier Card info 25 - 618 -to 89 O Name: _ RAey 1ni f f+lr. E7eP''1%8,2d2•I Permit Type 67 Single Event/Additional Single Event ° $336 Annual (Art Walks, Open House) I % $101 Recurring Event -per location !' $149 Single Event o %� $181 Recurring Event -per location - r CrbuefA;-5 Z 5 16 $86 Additional Single Event, same menu $149 Single Event $240 Recurring Event -per location $86 Additional Single Event, same menu $67 Single Event _M $279 Multiple Demonstrator Event 50%of the permit fee. Apply if we do not receive your application within 10 _ calendar daY,, of five event. Permit Exempt $28 annual (muwple eventsi Items limited to srrr civic."foods, see pale 3� T7- Make checks payable to JCPH. You can also pay with credit and debit cards. 360.395.9444T Event Name _ PTNA "o\,c1c>,, Soiv-ee Event Coordinator 7__V0.Gy l...ilrke— Water Source_tyjL (-,, Ice source Event Information Event Date: De. 9 - 2. P-% Event Time: D.e a 10 - i 1 n`. to ' 0-ec k% - 12 +e z.P.., pct.,ty_-_ 1 z 4-o z p- — Phone Dec Ito- 2Ito `4 pw, 92S-(n98-6991 j Event location Pe;i}y�sove )F0`'se I i000 G Po'N ToW.%:sC.d f Email � rarA t o.'-R,- • .c Water, ice, and Wastewater Wastewater disposal C. c �!j 4" e wetf Q F C Of `.� wt,l� W i../ 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. rf T iI 90 I FOOD PREPARATION PROCEDURES Example: In the first example listed below, thawing chicken is the (first preparation step used, so That box Is given 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 "T'. 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 r p--- ------- Address When is the Approved Kitchen Going to be used for Preparing Food? Date _ __ Time(s) Menu Item Thaw to 41°F or less Cut/ Assemble Cook to Appropriate Temperature Cool to 417 Within 6 Hours Cold Holding 41°F or less Reheat to 165°F Hot Holding 135° or above Portion/ Package Transport < or >135'F Example: Chicken T Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Ste 5 Section 8: At the booth: Thaw to Cut/ Cook to Cold Hot Holding Reheat Other/ Menu Item 41°F or Assemble Appropriate Holding 135° or above to 165°F Portion/ Serve _ less Temperature 41°F or less Package Example: Chic ken/Ha mbur er Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Equipment list: Identify equipment used in your temporary food establishment (check all boxes that apply) I FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT ! Hand wash station required for open food Cooking/Reheating equipment Cold/Hot holding equipment 5 gallon insulated container with a continuous ,. Grill/BBQ I,, Ice Chest flow spigot and catch bucket €„ Fryer �lAiiefrigerator e!Plumbed hand sink Smoker i r„ Steam Table VWater 1009F 1209E c Oven :a Grill/BBQ dSoap R paper towels _ :;; Other _ �; Other Floor and Overhead coverage Sanitizer/Dishwashing Produce Washing Tarp .a Open Container VProduce purchased pre -washed and Wood w Wiping towels processed Canopy/Tent r, Bleach/Sanitizer r;1 Produce washed and processed in Other: (1 tsp bleach/gallon of cold water) I an approved kitchen By vgnrny below. i understand that issuance and retention or 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. ; azure Io owain a TFS p rnut of"w to eyer=l may reFwlf ,n the fo0oynng (a,, irllmtUrv' F'_, 3(. irC i'uir after even! Pot revlevr, (CI submission of TFS pwrm�t applrcal+on fee 1d) 50`Y of IFS permit apphcabon fee a5 Print Name Signature Date Rey.6127121 What is Your Temporary Food Establishment's Risk Level? Do you cook and cool foods at your approved kitchen? Do you prepare meat from a raw state?___ No40 Do you cold -hold, or heat, commercially pre-cooked foods? -- - -► No P 04► }-'- - — G V- e-4-", i✓ 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.)? CULoJ�^^tpl.V' a No Do you refrigerate/freeze meats, dairy and other temperature sensitive foods specifically for sale (no preparation and/or �: o ,---------+► consumption)? r, No Do you serve commercially prepared appetizer trays? No Do you prepare any non -temperature sensitive foods onsite? (Bakery) Do you serve espresso drinks? --- - ---+► No Do you serve ONLY popcorn, cotton candy, machine -crushed iced drinks, shaved ice, corn on the cob, whole roasted peppers, roasted nuts and peanuts, chocolate -dipped ice cream bars, chocolate -dipped bananas, sliced fruit or �r� f -. `pie vegetables for sampling, or dried herbs and spices? g► .t �iJ l REV.6/Z7/22 �Ye,` Exempt REC..V t , OCT 3 1 ?022 _JF_,FFEA§64 COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEkLI1 H Me MtKeesve"Ol V t Presented by the Port Townsend Heritage Association Sponsored by Vintage Hardware and Lighting December 9th 2:00 to 4:00 am December loth December 11th 12 : 00 to 2:00 pun December 14th 12:00 to 2:00 pm December 16th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 to 4'GlQ. am or 2:00 to 4:00 pm Tickets: $50.00- °�` " , . ... per person OGT ,41 I w? ages 12 years and up - Jt F ERSO GOi NTY" s bi�FIFtONA9hN l A 1K "! IL tc t ri^ Advanced ticket purchase only. No tickets at the door. Limited number of tickets. Mansion address with ticket purchase. Mansion Tour Due to age Pettygrove Mansion is not ADA accessible. iPresentation of the Mansion's History Live Harp Music at, Victorian Punch & Holiday Treats Victorian Parlor Games PTHA /rrtirc �c�i�i,e-r< Ticket sales fund PTHAs programs; including Uptown walking tours, hosting the PT Victorian Heritage Festival and support of Port Townsend's heritage and history. PTHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your contribution may be tax deductible. 0 Tickets and information at www.PortTownsendHeritage.org --. a` email: PortTownsendHeritage_gmail.com phone: 360-344-8434 _9s n ` O & M Inspection Report 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 19.00 404 00 Plus recordin fee and fee for filin & removin Notice to Title ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL Sewage Disposal Permits New Conventional 653,00 33.00 68600 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 86500 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 Agreements 99.00 500 10400 Per Hour Septic Permit with SPAAD conventional 351.00 18.00 36900 Septic Permit with SPAAD alternative 652.00 33.00 685.00 Repair (see below for specific fees) - - Based on Permit Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system, the Technical Assistance/Plan Review hourly rate will be charged for repairs where the applicants require additional assistance Repair - Conventional 32600 1600 342,00 Applies to existing installed sewage disposal system, the Technical Assistance/Plan Review hourly rate will be charged for repairs where the applicants require additional assistance Repair - Alternative 475.00 24.00 499,00 Repair - Septic tank and/or pump chamber only 195.00 10.00 20500 Repair - Community or Commercial: Conventional 41200 21 00 433.00 Repair - Community or Commercial: Alternative 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 1000 207.00 A plies to pending or active but not installed Reins ection 246.00 12.00 258.00 Annual Operating Permit for Holding Tanks 154.00 8.00 162.00 Evaluation of Existing System/MonitoringSystemlMonitoring Inspection Septic sstem only 383.00 19.00 402.00 Septic sstem plus water sample 432,00 1 2200 45400 Retest/Reins ection 197.00 10.00 207.00 On Site Sewage - Building and Planning Subdivision Review Base Fee 59200 1 30,00 622.00 Plus Per lot fee Bounda 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 14800 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 same fee Community OSS 296.00 15.00 311.00 Review after Buildini Permit issued, is same fee Revised Site Plan Review 75.00 4,00 79,00 Review of resubmission before Building Permit is issued Other Waiver/Variance Application 272.00 14,00 286,00 Waiver/Vanance 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 maintenanceperson) 617,00 31.00 648,00 Retest 24600 12.00 258,00 Homeowner Authorization 12.00 1.00 13,00 Annual Certificate Renewal 34200 17.00 359.00 Delinquent Renewal after January 31 617,00 31.00 648.00 FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Annual Permit Fees Based on menu Com !exit & seatin - menu than es may change care o Category 1 264.00 1300 277.00 Category 2 371.00 1900 39000 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 r 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 14200 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 6400 3.00 6700 Recurring 96.00 500 101 00 Annual Art Walks, Open House 320.00 1600 336.00 Demonstration Single 64.00 3.00 6700 Event, per location 26600 13,00 27900 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 r of 75 r fee Based on Permit ' With BoH Resolution & backfilled with General Funds. Late Fee for Temporary Permits 50% of fee 5 i of 50 i 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/Chan e 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 6.00 121.00 Per Hour Managers 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 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 Techn )Iogy Fee WATER Application Fee 236.00 12.00 24800 Inspection of well construction, decommission & reconstruction Determination of Adequate Water Supply base fee 148.00 700 155.00 Tech Assist and Document Review is billed at the hourly rate Well Inspection & Water Sample for Loan 197.00 10.00 207.00 Well Site Inspection -Proposed public water supply 46900 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 43200 22.00 454,00 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 432.60 22,00 454,00 Single Wading Pool in operation for < 6 months of the ear 246,00 12,00 258.00 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 12200 6,00 128,00 Spray Pool or Pools in operation for >_ 6 months of the ear 185.00 9.00 194.00 Each Additional Swim, Spa, or Wading Pool (in operation for < 6 months of the year) 73,00 4.00 77.00 Each Additional Swim, Spa, or Wading Pool (in operation for >_ 6 months of the year) 98.00 500 103,00 Reins ection 9900 5,00 104.00 Per Hour plus associated lab costs Plan Review 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour Indoor Air Tobacco A Compliance Enforcement 99.00 5.00 104.00 Per Hour Reins ection 99,00 1 5,00 1 10400 Rebuttal Application 197.00 1 10.00 1 20700 Note: 20Z1 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 prior 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 founded 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. STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson IN THE MATTER OF A POLICY FOR CONSIDERATION OF FEE WAIVER REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH COUNTY ORDINANCES RESOLUTION NO. 74-95 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: l) 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, 71-11 R1 T'0RE, BL IT 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. 14-- APPR(�W. is day of *rho. V� \ ._.1 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 fimds, 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 projectlactivity 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. vor_ 21