Title
Approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Public Health Services between the City of Austin and the City of Pflugerville.
Summary
The proposed request is to authorize a new Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Public Health Services between the City of Austin through Austin Public Health (APH) and the City of Pflugerville. The proposed agreement allows for four successive 12-month renewals which allows for flexibility in the future if a different arrangement is preferred. The initial agreement was approved in 2019 and identified all health inspection services to be provided through APH with up to three successive 12-month renewal terms. The initial agreement included financial responsibility by the City of Pflugerville with each renewal and included adoption of the City of Austin fee schedule. The last renewal term was on August 23, 2022 and ends on September 30, 2023. According to Austin Public Health, during the 2022 fiscal year, $179,683 was collected from providing inspections in the City, which accounted for pre-opening inspections (change of ownership and certificate of occupancy), plan review, and licensing fees from businesses operating in the City of Pflugerville.
The proposed interlocal agreement maintains the same level of service with APH to provide the administration of permits and all health inspections for food inspections, public pools, spas, childcare facilities, and adds certified farmers markets. The agreement includes no financial responsibility by the City of Pflugerville for the five year term, and continues the adoption of the City of Austin fee schedule. The agreement allows for annual renewals and therefore allows opportunities for discussion with the City of Austin about any preferred future fee schedule adjustments. The proposed agreement does not include any adjustments to the agreement or fee schedule since the City Council held the worksession with APH on July 11, 2023.
This item is supported by the Safety pillar of the Strategic Plan.
Prior City Council Action
City Council held a worksession on July 11, 2023 with Austin Public Health to discuss the contract and fee schedule.
City Council approved third renewal of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on August 23, 2022.
City Council approved second renewal of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on September 14, 2021.
City Council approved renewal of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on August 25, 2020.
City Council approved the initial Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on October 8, 2019.
Deadline for City Council Action
Approving the resolution on July 25, 2023 will ensure the Interlocal Agreement can be considered by City of Austin prior to the current contract expiration.
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Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required __ Date Completed: _July 19, 2023_____
Supporting documents attached:
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
APH Fee Schedule
Resolution
Recommended Action
Approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Public Health Services between the City of Austin and the City of Pflugerville.