O-2026-116 - 4/23/2026 ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-116
AN ORDINANCE RE-ADOPTING NEW AND REVISED STANDARDS OF
CARE FOR THE CITY'S YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM IN
COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES CODE,
§ 42.041(B)(14); PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
I.
That in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code § 42.041(b)(1 4), the City
Council held a public hearing on the 23rd day of April, 2026, regarding the re-adoption of
the standards of care for the City's Youth Recreation Program.
II.
That in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code § 42.041(b)(1 4), the City
Council hereby re-adopts the CITY OF ROUND ROCK STANDARDS OF CARE FOR
THE YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
III.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which
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this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally
acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code, as amended.
Alternative 1 .
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
days was dispensed with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
l , 2026.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 2026.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
, 2026.
/"I
CR I MON, Mayor
City of Rou Rock, Texas
ATTJT',J
ANN PkANKLIN, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
STANDARDS OF CARE FOR THE YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM
These Standards of Care have been established by ordinance in compliance with Texas Human Resources
Code§42.041(b)(14), in order to exempt the Youth Recreation Program (the"Program")from state child-
care licensing requirements. The Program is recreational in nature and is not intended to be a child-care
facility as defined by Texas Human Resources Code § 42.002(3).
I. Minimum Staffing Ratios
(a) The minimum ratio of staff to youth participants to staff is 1:15.
(b) At all times at least one employee who is 16 years of age or older shall be present at the
Program Site.
II. Minimum Staff Qualifications
(a) Recreation Center Supervisor, Recreation Manager, and Recreation Program Coordinator shall
maintain the following qualifications:
(1) Have an associate's degree in one of the following areas: recreation administration, general
recreation, elementary education, physical education, or other comparable degree plan;
(2) Have two to four years of experience in providing recreation or leisure time services;
(3) Pass a background investigation and testing for illegal substances; and
(4) Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
(b) Camp Supervisor shall maintain the following qualifications:
(1) Have experience in one or more of the following areas: recreation administration or general
recreation, elementary education, physical education, or other experience related to
recreational activities;
(2) Have a minimum of one year's experience planning and implementing recreational activities
or related experience;
(3) Pass a background investigation and testing for illegal substances;
(4) Completed a course and obtained certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR); and
(5) Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
III. Minimum Facility, Health,and Safety Standards
(a) Program Employees shall inspect the facility daily to detect sanitation and safety concerns and
report such concerns to the Supervisors.
(b) All buildings, grounds, and equipment shall be inspected , cleaned, repaired, and maintained to
protect the health of youth participants.
(c) All equipment and supplies used in the Program must be safe for use by the Participants.
(d) First aid supplies must be readily available to all Employees.
(e) The facility must have at least one fire extinguisher.
(f) Fire drills must be initiated twice a year.
(g) A youth who represents a health or safety concern to other Participants shall not be admitted to
the Program.
(h) The Program shall be provided with an adequate supply of water.
(i) On a daily basis, Program Employees shall ensure that the Program Site is clean and sanitary.
IV. Notice to Parent
(a) The City's Youth Recreation Program is not licensed by the State of Texas.
(b) The City's Youth Recreation Program is not a child-care facility.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I, am the parent/guardian of who wishes to
participate in the City of Round Rock Youth Recreation Program. I have read and understand the foregoing
Standards of Care for the Youth Recreation Program. I also understand that the Youth Recreation Program
is not licensed by the State of Texas and is not a child-care facility.
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