(a) 
Municipal parks and trail system.
The municipal parks shall be open to the general public only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. In case of an emergency, or for other good cause, a park, or any part thereof, may be closed to the public by a city official. City parks and recreation department programs may exceed these hours of operation for their programming purposes. The city assumes no responsibility for the protection of persons utilizing the trail system because of its inability to supervise the entire trail. Therefore, citizens are strongly encouraged not to utilize trails after-hours alone.
(b) 
Violations; penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person except for employees of the city engaged in the performance of their official duties to be in any municipal park except between the hours set forth herein. A person who violates this provision shall be deemed guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction there of shall be punished by a fine as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(c) 
Homeowners' association parks and open space.
Homeowners' association (HOA) parks and open spaces are regulated under this article for its hours of operation restrictions only, but must post their hours of operation on-site. If a homeowners' association within the city limits wishes to designate its park(s) and open space within the HOA as a "public place," for law enforcement purposes only, then said public place shall be subject to public restrictions as set by the city.
(d) 
Exceptions.
Any exceptions to the requirements of this section are authorized only by council approval.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
Alcoholic beverages.
(1) 
It shall be unlawful and considered a class C misdemeanor offense for anyone to consume any alcoholic beverage, or possess an open container that contains any amount of an alcoholic beverage, in all designated parking areas, or within 25 feet either side of any roadway, within the boundaries of the city-owned public parks located within the city limits.
(2) 
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at any and all organized youth sports activities or programs within city park property. Any event that wishes to sell alcoholic beverages at an event using public park facilities must meet any and all required state alcoholic beverage commission requirements as set by the city special event request form required by the city police department.
(b) 
Glass containers.
It shall be considered a class C misdemeanor offense for anyone possessing, exhibiting, using, carrying or disposing of glass beverage containers in all city parks within the city limits, and at all city sports facilities. For purposes of this subsection "glass container" shall mean any receptacle, made wholly or partially of glass, which is designed for the storage or consumption of any food or beverage.
(c) 
Hunting, feeding wildlife, fishing and camping.
(1) 
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person to hunt, catch or trap or feed wildlife within any city park. Any fishing activities must comply with the current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and only be allowable in designated areas. Hutto Lake Park will be designated as a "catch and release" fishing site only. "Catch and keep" fishing will only occur when activity is designated for such recreational purpose and posted that such activity is permitted in advance.
(2) 
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person to camp within any publicly owned park or playground within the city limits is prohibited without specific written permission from the city parks and recreation department director. For purposes of this subsection, "camp" means to reside temporarily in a place, with shelter as defined by section 48.05 of the Texas Penal Code.
(d) 
Motor vehicles.
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person or persons to operate any motor vehicle, including but not limited to motorcycles, four-wheelers, motor scooters and mini-bikes, in or through any city owned or operated park and pool areas, except on parking areas and driving lanes provided by the city. Only vehicles authorized by the parks and recreation department and law enforcement are allowed to drive within the parkland outside of parking lots. Authorized non-city vehicles must provide written authorization as granted through the parks and recreation department.
(e) 
Recreation swimming.
Recreational swimming is not permitted in any public park water feature.
(f) 
Remote control vehicles, aircrafts and watercrafts.
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person to operate or cause to be operated any electric or internal combustion powered aircraft, watercraft, rocket or missile in public parks, playing areas, or public facilities or on other public properties. Remote control vehicles are permitted to be used in areas specifically designed for such recreational purpose and posted that such activity is permitted.
(g) 
Sound amplification equipment.
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person to engage in using sound amplification equipment any of kind within the boundaries of any city park in the city limits between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
(h) 
Confetti, glitter, and other party favors prohibited.
It shall be a class C misdemeanor offense for any person to possess or utilize confetti, silly string, glitter, water balloons or any party favors containing these items or other filling which is designed to pop/break/shatter or otherwise burst, within any city park. This shall include but is not limited to poppers, confetti eggs, and silly string.
(i) 
Exhibition of acceleration prohibited.
A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle within any city park and accelerates said vehicle in a manner that exhibits such speed or acceleration as to cause one or more of its wheels to spin against the surface of the street, or other driving surface, and thereby leaves markings or other physical evidence of spinning wheels thereon.
(1) 
Affirmative defenses.
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:
(A) 
The person was operating an authorized fire, police, or emergency services vehicle in the performance of the person's duties as a member of a fire, police, or emergency services department; or
(B) 
The acceleration or braking was performed to avoid a traffic accident.
(2) 
Penalty.
An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00.
(j) 
Penalty.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(k) 
Exceptions.
Any exceptions to the requirements of this section are authorized only by council approval.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-010 adopted 2/2/2023; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
Rental procedures and forms will be set and made available through the parks and recreation department. Fees for facilities and equipment are as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
Contract required.
Youth sports associations must meet with the parks and recreation director or an appointed agent and agree to terms in a written contract agreement. This contract will cover fees, policies, procedures, and guidelines as to the acceptable uses, maintenance, operation and standards in which city facilities will be maintained.
(b) 
Basic agreement terms; fees.
(1) 
Youth sports associations shall reimburse the city for all electric costs during the months that their programs are in session.
(2) 
All youth associations will be required to submit demographic and financial information regarding resident and nonresident usage on an annual basis.
(3) 
All youth associations will be required to pay a nonresident fee, per season, for each nonresident child in the association, as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(4) 
All youth associations may be subject to a minimum individual player fee for each participant for each season of play, as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(5) 
All youth associations shall reimburse the city for the cost of marble dust, paint and infield topping used (outdoor field sports) unless addressed by a city council-executed facility use agreement.
(6) 
All youth associations utilizing city athletic fields must require criminal history background checks on all coaches by an agency approved by the city manager or his/her designee.
(7) 
Coaches and parents must be currently certified and/or trained by an agency approved by the city manager or his/her designee.
(8) 
Contract terms run on the calendar year and are subject to review and renewal on an annual basis, unless a different contract term is approved by the city council in a facility use agreement.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-002 adopted 1/5/2023; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
The fees charged for recreation classes, special events, and sports leagues shall be set by the parks and recreation director subject to the approval of the city manager.
(b) 
Nonresidents shall pay an additional fee, as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code, per class, special event or sports league.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
Individuals or entities engaged with the provision and sale of goods and/or services on city park property must have written permission through a contract to conduct such activities.
(b) 
Individuals or entities engaged with the provision and sale of goods and/or services on city park property will be required to pay no less than 10% of gross receipts collected for goods and/or services sold. This subsection does not apply to contracts pursuant to subsection (a) for the sales of goods and/or services in any event venue situated on city parkland with a capacity of 5,000 people or more, nor any venue-associated parking and property area.
(c) 
Individuals or entities must provide documentation of transactions for goods and/or services as well as provide a copy of a liability insurance policy naming the city as an additional insured party when appropriate. Individuals or entities engaged with the provision and sale of goods and/or services on city park property may also be required to provide additional documentation as provided by any ordinance with regard to solicitors, peddlers and canvassers.
(d) 
This section does not apply to nonprofit entities registered and in good standing with appropriate state or federal agencies.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
A refundable deposit shall be charged for the use of facilities and equipment in addition to user fees. All deposits shall be returned if the users do not damage equipment or facilities, leave the facility in a litter-free condition, and return equipment.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
The city manager or designee must be contacted if a park or facility rental request is made in which a potential lessee requests special use of an entire park or facility which may prevent use of a public facility.
(b) 
Special use of parks and facilities for events of this manner require individual, customized information which the city will require the lessee to provide. This information must be provided in a written request which specifically outlines the location and type of special park and/or facility usage being requested. Staff will evaluate the written request to ensure that usage will be complementary to the park or facility being requested.
(c) 
A special use rental request will not be approved until all items have been addressed and/or corrected and meets the city manager or his/her designee's approval.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
The city manager or designee may waive all or a portion of a fee when appropriate.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
Established.
A parks improvement and acquisition account is hereby established.
(b) 
Funds to be deposited.
Contributions and donations from any source which are earmarked by the donor for use by the parks department shall be deposited in the parks improvement and acquisition account.
(c) 
Payments from developers and subdividers.
Payments of cash in lieu of land from developers and subdividers shall be deposited in the parks improvement and acquisition account. Parkland development fees collected from residential and nonresidential developers as required by code will be deposited and tracked for future parkland development.
(d) 
Use of funds.
Expenditures from the parks improvement and acquisition account shall be used exclusively for improvement of existing and future parks and for the acquisition of land for future parks.
(Ordinance O-11-06-16-V2 adopted 6/6/11; Ordinance O-2022-043 adopted 10/20/2022; Ordinance O-2023-059 adopted 9/21/2023)
(a) 
Established.
A parks improvement and acquisition account is hereby established.
(b) 
Funds to be deposited.
Contributions and donations from any source which are earmarked by the donor for use by the parks department shall be deposited in the parks improvement and acquisition account.
(c) 
Payments from developers and subdividers.
Payments of cash in lieu of land from developers and subdividers shall be deposited in the parks improvement and acquisition account. Parkland development fees collected from residential and nonresidential developers as required by code will be deposited and tracked for future parkland development.
(d) 
Use of funds.
Expenditures from the parks improvement and acquisition account shall be used exclusively for improvement of existing and future parks and for the acquisition of land for future parks.
The standards of care are intended to be minimum standards by which the city parks and recreation department will operate its youth programs. The programs operated by the city parks and recreation department are recreational in nature and are not licensed by the state as certified daycare programs.
(Ordinance O-2022-042 adopted 9/1/2022; Ordinance O-2023-043 adopted 9/7/2023)
(a) 
Definitions.
Administrator.
City of Hutto Parks and Recreation Director or his or her designee.
Camp director or camp counselor.
Any City of Hutto Parks and Recreation Department temporary employee who has been assigned responsibility to implement the City of Hutto Youth Programs.
City.
City of Hutto.
City council.
City council of the City of Hutto.
Department.
Parks and recreation department of the City of Hutto.
Director.
City of Hutto Parks and Recreation Director or department designee.
Parent(s).
A parent or guardian who has legal custody and authority to enroll a child in the City of Hutto Youth Programs.
Participants.
Youth whose parent has completed all required registration procedures and who has been determined to be eligible for the City of Hutto Youth Programs.
Program employees.
Someone who has been employed by the City of Hutto and has been assigned responsibility for managing, administering, or implementing some portion of the City of Hutto Youth Programs.
Program manual.
A notebook of policies, procedures, required forms, and organizational and programming information relevant to the City of Hutto's Youth Programs.
Program site.
Any area or facility where the City of Hutto Youth Programs is held.
Recreation coordinator.
City of Hutto Parks and Recreation Department full-time programmer who has been assigned administrative responsibility for the City of Hutto Youth Programs.
Youth.
A person who is not less than five years of age and not more than twelve years of age.
Youth program(s) or program.
City of Hutto Youth Programs operated by the City of Hutto. Other programs may be subsequently designated by the city. These programs are not child-care facilities.
(b) 
Organization.
(1) 
Implementation of the youth programs standards of care is the responsibility of the department.
(2) 
Youth programs ("program") to which these standards of care apply are the programs currently operated by the city. Other programs may be subsequently designated by the city.
(3) 
Each of the program sites will have a current copy of the standards of care available for public and staff review.
(4) 
A current copy of the standards of care is available for viewing on the city's website.
(5) 
Criminal background checks will be conducted on prospective program employees. If results of the criminal checks indicate that an applicant has been convicted for any of the following offenses, the applicant may not be considered for employment:
(A) 
A felony or a misdemeanor classified as an offense against a person or family;
(B) 
A felony or misdemeanor classified as public indecency;
(C) 
Any offense that would potentially put the city or participants of the program at risk.
(6) 
In addition, a nationwide check of databases for the sex offender registration program will be conducted on prospective program employees. If the results of the check indicate that an applicant is a registered sex offender, the applicant will not be considered for employment.
(c) 
Objective of youth programs.
(1) 
To provide participants with the opportunity of recreational activities which may include sports, games, arts and crafts, education, dance, drama, special events, field trips, etc.
(2) 
To provide an encouraging atmosphere by emphasizing the positive development of physical skills, emotional development, and growth of self-confidence.
(3) 
To provide a safe environment by promoting good health and welfare for all participants.
(4) 
To teach participants how to spend leisure time wisely in an effort to meet their emotional, physical, and social needs.
(d) 
Inspections/monitoring/enforcement.
(1) 
The recreation coordinator will conduct an inspection in May of each year of each program site.
(2) 
Complaints regarding enforcement of the standards of care will be directed to the recreation coordinator. The recreation coordinator will be responsible for taking the necessary steps to resolve the problems. Complaints regarding the enforcement of the standards of care and their resolution will be recorded by the recreation coordinator and forwarded to the director. The complaint and the resolution will be noted.
(3) 
The director will provide an annual report to the city council on the overall status of the youth programs and their operation relative to compliance with the adopted standards of care.
(e) 
Enrollment.
Before a participant may be enrolled, a parent must complete registration forms that contain:
(1) 
Participant's name, address, and phone number;
(2) 
Parents' names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers during program hours;
(3) 
The name and telephone number of the person that can be reached in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached;
(4) 
Proof of residency when appropriate;
(5) 
A statement of the participant's special needs;
(6) 
A list of medications the youth is taking;
(7) 
A statement of the participant's allergic reactions;
(8) 
Signed liability waiver and the release forms for program;
(9) 
Acknowledgment that parent has been informed and understands that the program is not licensed by the state;
(10) 
Signed acknowledgment of youth program code of conduct.
(f) 
Suspected abuse.
(1) 
Program employees shall report suspected child abuse to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, in accordance with the Texas Family Code, telephone number, 1-800-252-5400.
(2) 
Program employees shall report suspected child abuse to the director.
(3) 
Program employees will receive information related to child abuse identification and prevention, and how to report suspected abuse.
(4) 
In a situation where a program employee is involved in an incident with a child that could be considered child abuse, the incident shall immediately be reported to the director.
(Ordinance O-2022-042 adopted 9/1/2022; Ordinance O-2023-043 adopted 9/7/2023)
(a) 
Recreation coordinator qualifications.
(1) 
Recreation coordinator will be a full-time, professional employee of the department.
(2) 
Must meet the minimum education/experience requirements for employment with the city to plan and implement recreation activities.
(3) 
Must be able to pass a background investigation, including testing for illegal substances.
(4) 
Must have current certification in first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) adult and child, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). These certifications must be from a nationally recognized certifying organization, i.e., American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
(5) 
Must complete city mandatory training.
(b) 
Recreation coordinator job functions.
(1) 
Coordinator is responsible for administering the youth program's daily operations in compliance with the standards of care.
(2) 
Coordinator is responsible for hiring, supervising, and evaluating camp directors and camp counselors.
(3) 
Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
(4) 
Coordianator maintains supplies, equipment, and all necessary documentation for the operation of the youth programs.
(5) 
Coordinator must know and follow all program manual standards, policies, and procedures that apply to youth programs.
(c) 
Camp directors and/or camp counselors qualifications.
(1) 
Camp directors/counselors will be temporary employees of the city parks and recreation department.
(2) 
Camp directors/counselors should be able to consistently exhibit competency, good judgment, and self-control when working with children.
(3) 
Camp directors/counselors must relate to children with courtesy, respect, tolerance, and patience.
(4) 
Camp directors/counselors must pass a background investigation, including testing for illegal substances.
(5) 
Must complete the city mandatory training.
(d) 
Camp directors/counselors job functions.
(1) 
Camp directors/counselors will assist in leading activities that provide opportunities for the involvement of all participants on an equal basis.
(2) 
Camp directors/counselors must exhibit enthusiasm for the activity to impart a feeling of excitement to the participants.
(3) 
Camp directors/counselors will promote a noncompetitive, positive, image-enhancing environment for each participant through the direction of fun, varied, and well-organized activities.
(4) 
Camp directors/counselors will be responsible for picking up the areas used by their group after each activity.
(5) 
Camp directors/counselors must be with participants at all times while they are in the youth program.
(6) 
Camp directors/counselors ensure that participants are released only to parents or an adult designated by the parents.
(7) 
Camp directors/counselors must know and follow all program manual standards, policies, and procedures that apply to youth programs.
(e) 
Training/orientation.
(1) 
The department is responsible for ensuring program employees have the necessary training to conduct the youth programs in accordance with the standards of care.
(2) 
Program employees must be competent with the standards of care as adopted.
(3) 
Program employees will be trained in appropriate procedures to handle emergencies.
(4) 
Program employees will be trained and tested in areas including city, departmental, division, and program policies and procedures; provision of recreation activities; safety issues; and organization.
(5) 
All program employees employed by the city will have first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) adult and child, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
(Ordinance O-2022-042 adopted 9/1/2022; Ordinance O-2023-043 adopted 9/7/2023)
(a) 
Staff-participant ratio.
The maximum participant-to-employee ratio will be 15 to 1, based on the age of the participants and average daily attendance.
(b) 
Notification.
(1) 
Parents must be notified immediately when program employees are aware of the following:
(A) 
Participant is injured; or
(B) 
Participant has a sign or symptom requiring exclusion from the program site (i.e. communicable disease, fever, and/or illness).
(2) 
Parents must be notified immediately if there is an outbreak of any communicable disease.
(c) 
Discipline.
(1) 
Program employees will follow and implement discipline and guidance in a consistent manner, based on the best interests of participants.
(2) 
There will be no cruel or harsh punishment or treatment. Examples include, but are not limited to:
(A) 
Using physical punishment or any action administered to the body such as, but not limited to rough handling or forcing child(ren) to assume an uncomfortable position.
(B) 
Restraining movement by tying, enclosing in a confined space, shaking, or using exercise as punishment.
(C) 
Being verbally or physically abusive, including, but not limited to, threats, belittling remarks, humiliation, embarrassment, or frightening a child.
(D) 
Giving any child the authority to punish another child.
(E) 
Placing a child out of visual/hearing range, in the dark, or in an unventilated area.
(F) 
Punishing a child for a toileting accident.
(G) 
Taunting a child by mocking or any other form of jeering.
(3) 
Program employees may use brief, supervised separation from the activity if necessary.
(4) 
As necessary, program employees will initiate discipline reports to the parents of participants. Parents will be asked to sign discipline reports to indicate they have been advised about a specific problem or incident. A sufficient number and/or severe nature of discipline report(s), may result in a participant being suspended from the youth program.
(5) 
Participants will be removed from the program site as soon as possible in instances of danger to other participants or program employees.
(6) 
Participants creating a nuisance, causing a disturbance, or creating an unsafe environment at any program site will be subject to ejection and possible arrest and legal action.
(d) 
Programming.
(1) 
Program employees will provide activities for each group based on ages, interests, and abilities.
(2) 
Activities will be appropriate to participant's health, safety, and well-being.
(3) 
Activities will be flexible and promote emotional, social, and mental growth.
(e) 
Communication.
(1) 
Each remote program site will have a cell phone available to allow the program site to be contacted by parents or for making emergency telephone calls.
(2) 
The program site will post the following telephone numbers visible to all program employees:
(A) 
City ambulance or emergency medical services.
(B) 
City police department.
(C) 
City fire department.
(D) 
Department offices.
(E) 
Numbers at which parents'/guardians' may be reached.
(F) 
Poison control.
(G) 
The telephone number for the program site itself.
(f) 
Transportation.
(1) 
Program employees will be attentive and considerate of the participants' safety during any transportation provided by the youth program.
(2) 
During field trips, program employees will have authorization for emergency medical care and emergency contact information for each participant.
(3) 
Program employees will have a written list of the participants in the group and will check the roll frequently, specifically before departure to and from the destination.
(4) 
First aid supplies and first aid and emergency guide will be available in all youth program vehicles that transport participants.
(5) 
Seatbelts will be worn if provided.
(6) 
Participants will be oriented to the expected behavior and safety rules.
(Ordinance O-2022-042 adopted 9/1/2022; Ordinance O-2023-043 adopted 9/7/2023)
(a) 
Safety.
(1) 
Program employees will inspect program sites daily to detect sanitation and safety concerns that might affect the health and safety of the participants.
(2) 
Buildings, grounds, and equipment on the program site will be inspected, cleaned, repaired, and maintained to protect the health and safety of the participants.
(3) 
Program site equipment and supplies will be safe for the participants to use.
(4) 
Program employees will have first aid supplies available at each program site in a designated location, during transportation, and for the duration of any off-site activity.
(b) 
Fire.
(1) 
In case of fire, the danger of fire, explosion, or other emergencies, program employees first priority is to evacuate the participants to a designated safe area.
(2) 
The program site will have an annual fire inspection.
(3) 
Each program site must have at least one (1) fire extinguisher.
(c) 
Health illness or injuries.
(1) 
Illness or injuries will be handled in a manner to protect the health and safety of all participants and program employees. Emergency responders will be notified in the event of an injury that cannot be remedied through basic first aid. An accident report shall be completed and forwarded to the recreation coordinator.
(2) 
Participants having a fever of 100 degrees or more will not be allowed back into the program for a minimum of 24 hours. Participants will not be allowed to attend if they are suspected of having a temperature and/or accompanied by behavior changes or other signs or symptoms until a medical evaluation indicates that the participant can return to the youth program.
(3) 
A participant who is considered to be a health or safety concern to others will not be admitted to the youth program.
(4) 
Program employees will follow plans to provide emergency care for injured or for participants with symptoms of an acute illness.
(5) 
Program employees will follow the recommendation of the Texas Department of State Health Services concerning the admission or readmission of any participant after a communicable disease.
(6) 
Should program employees suspect that a participant may have a communicable disease (pink eye, lice, ringworm, strep throat, etc.), the parent will be asked to pick up the child immediately. A doctor's note may be required before the participant may return to the program.
(d) 
Medications.
(1) 
Medications are considered to be any pills, liquids, inhalers, sprays, eye drops, ear drops, cough drops, or topically applied creams or ointments that are expected to relieve symptoms.
(2) 
Only medications that cannot be given at home will be given during program hours.
(3) 
Written permission from a parent is required for a participant to carry and self- administer medications. Program employees may require renewal of the written permission at any time. Only insulin, asthma reliever inhalers, or emergency epinephrine, will be allowed as self-carry medications. All other medications must be turned in and administered by the department.
(4) 
Only a one-day supply of medication will be accepted each day.
(5) 
Intramuscular injections (IM) will only be administered by the department in life-threatening situations per physician emergency action plans. Injections, intravenous (IV) medications, rectal medications, and medications that require special knowledge, skills or training to administer will not be administered by department staff. Should these be necessary, a parent must contact the department at least 21 days prior to the start of the program so arrangements for proper medication administration can be made.
(6) 
Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be in the original labeled pharmacy container and will be administered in compliance with the prescription instructions printed on the label.
(7) 
Expired medications will not be administered.
(e) 
Toilet facilities.
(1) 
The program site will have inside toilets located and equipped so children can use them independently and program employees can supervise as needed.
(2) 
There must be at least one flush toilet for every thirty (30) children. Urinals may be counted in the ratio of toilets to children but must not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total number of toilets.
(3) 
An appropriate and adequate number of lavatories will be provided.
(f) 
Sanitation.
(1) 
The program site must have adequate light, ventilation, and heat.
(2) 
The program site must have an adequate supply of water, meeting the standards of the Texas Department of State Health Services for drinking water, and ensure that it will be supplied to the participants in a safe and sanitary manner.
(3) 
Garbage will be removed from program sites daily.
(g) 
Participants.
(1) 
Every reasonable accommodation will be made to address special needs participants.
(2) 
All participants must wear tennis shoes daily, unless the youth is in the swimming pool or participating in an activity that requires no shoes to be worn.
(3) 
Youth must respect the program employees, program site, and each other.
(Ordinance O-2022-042 adopted 9/1/2022; Ordinance O-2023-043 adopted 9/7/2023)