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HomeMy WebLinkAbout029932 ORD - 08/27/2013Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Food and Food Establishments; providing for penalties, providing for severance; and providing for publication. Section 1. Chapter 19, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, entitled "Food and Food Establishments" is amended to read as follows: Chapter 19 FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS ARTICLE I. SANITATION REGULATIONS FOR ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Sec. 19-1. Definitions. The following definitions apply in the Interpretation and enforcement of this chapter: Sit `'a: Clearly visible means posted In the front window of the food establishment within five (5) feet of the front door, posted In a display case mounted on the outside front wall of the food establishment within five (5) feet of the front door, or posted in a location as directed and determined In the discretion of the city health officer to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons. Farmer's Market means a designated location used primarily for distribution and sale directly to consumers of food by farmers and other producers, Food establishment means any place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service, Including the site at which individual portions are provided, regardless of whether consumption Is on or off the premise and whether there is a charge for the food. The term does not include private homes where food Is prepared or served for Individual family consumption; a private group preparing and serving food for Its own consumption; food vending machines; and supply vehicles. Health officer means the 9' - =r of Public Hcait#i—Local Health Authority or the Local Health Authority's designee - _ eat€ y - _ . r and Includes any assistants, deputies, Inspectors, sanitarians, or other official representatives of the department of public health. Health permit means a permit to be provided to each food establishment, such as a food service establishment, temporary food service establishment, food processing establishment, retail food store, or mobile food unit upon payment of the applicable fee and compliance with the Inspection requirements and provisions stated in this chapter prior to commencement or continuation of the food operation. inspection report means the written results of a routine inspection conducted by a health officer of a food establishment in the city. ealth- officer which INDEXED Local health authority means the phvslclan engaged under contract with the Ct(y of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to perform services for the Nueces County -City of Corpus Christi Pul liq Health District. In the capacity of the appointed local health authori(y as the specific term and duties m defined under State law including but not limited to Chapter 121 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Permanent fixed -site food establishment means a structure or portion of a structure in which is located a non - mobile, non -t- porary, food service establishment such as a restaurant or delicatessen for which a health permit has been Issued. Rating score means the numerical percentage result of a routine Inspection of a food establishment as reported on the Inspection report. Routine Inspection means a periodic, unannounced Inspection of a food establishment conducted by a health officer in order to determine compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and directives relating to public health, safety, and sanitation. A routine inspection does not mean an Inspection conducted by a health officer to determine compliance with a previously issued Inspection report or any Interim Inspection conducted to determine compliance with specific laws, rules, regulations, or directives applicable to food establishments. • (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, §§ 1, 2, 2 -19 -1991; Ord. No. 025909, § 1, 8 -24- 2004; Ord. No. 029892 §1, 05 -14 -2013) Sec. 19 -2. Applicability of article. This article shall apply to every business of any kind known or described as a food establishment and all similar businesses handling or having to do with food, wholesale or retail. This article shall apply to every room used for the purposes of any business In keeping, storing, manufacturing, preparing, handling, distributing, selling, serving or offering for sale any food, whether raw or cooked, or otherwise prepared, or any liquid Intended as food or drink for human beings whether of an alcoholic or nonalcoholic nature; and also, to all the fixtures, furniture, receptacles, utensils, machinery, Implements and other things used within or without any place of business for the purposes of any such business. This articie shall also apply to all persons owning or conducting or employed In or about any food establishment, and each business, room, place, matter and thing herein mentioned or referred to shall be respectively governed, managed, conducted, constructed, arranged, equipped and cared for in accordance with this chapter. However. this article shall not apply to Farmer's Markets except as provided in Sec. 19 -17 b9low. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -3. Inspections generally. (a) Acting under the aulhorily of the - Local Health Authority, a health officer or any department of the city or the city council, for the purpose of protecting the public health and enforcing this article, are hereby authorized and directed at any time, when inspections may be deemed proper, to enter any food establishment in the city, or, in cooperation with the county, without the city, and each room, place, premises, vehicle or appurtenance used in connection with such establishment to make a complete inspection of such establishment and all machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and things found therein; and also, to make a thorough inspection and examination of all food and other things found therein which are used or kept for the purposes of such business. Such Inspectors are also authorized and directed to stop and Inspect within the city, or, by permission of the county, without the city, any wagon or vehicle which appears to be used for the purpose of transporting or delivering any food and such inspector shall also be authorized to require, and the person In charge of any such business place or vehlde shall furnish to the Inspector, such proper samples as he may demand for making any tests of such food; provided, however, no inspector shall be authorized to enter any guest room of any hotel at any time when his presence might disturb or annoy any guest when present in such room. (b) No person shall Interfere with or refuse to permit any such health officer or Inspector to make any inspection hereby authorized. If any person shall refuse permission or bar or obstruct such inspection, then any license, permit or certificate issued by the city for such business shall become subject to revocation and shall become null and void on written order of the sity health officer. Every person who owns, manages, or conducts any food establishment, and each agent or employee of such person, shall answer truly each question and render such Information and assistance, and give such written statements or certificates as may be used or required by the health officer or any inspector for the purpose of facilitating any Inspection or examination under the provisions of this section, and, upon request of such officer, shall exhibit to such officer and permit him to examine any license, permit or certificate relating to such business, and also any bill or delivery ticket evidencing the purchase or delivery of any food, showing the name of the person from whom the same was had or purchased. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) (c) S lasard: "A" totter grade, Ind 9-t ; - - . ; stabllsh w nt: (Ord. No. 025900, § 2, 8 24 2004) uspension -an _.. ;noval. owner /manager that chievec a rallag- n the imp 4 enHs-eiigibie fora se x.;x ta ary- lnspeation: e nda t. A rocluact for a case lied t esti e- results of the routine -la (1) The ocou reasonable --soul (arc3 Ne: 025900, § 9, 8 21 2004-) on 10 3.3(o), or that dtd not roquoct a secon 5 (o) n of any p n. Any p= strict - liability -offen (Ord. No. 025909, § 6, 8 24 2004) Sec. 19 -4. Examination of food samples. Any person preparing, manufacturing, selling or offering for sale any food product shall permit samples of a reasonable quantity of any such food product and of any material used in the manufacture thereof to be taken for examination, inspection or analysis by the health officer. It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, resist or forcibly oppose the taking of any such sample by the health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -5. Condemnation of food. When the health officer, any inspector or other person charged with the duties of inspecting food finds any food, whether animal or vegetable and of whatsoever nature, which Is unfit for human food by reason of being adulterated, tainted, diseased, fermented, decayed, or otherwise unwholesome or unclean, or the use, keeping or sate of which Is prohibited by this chapter or any other ordinance of the city or taw or regulations of the state, he shall promptly condemn the same and the owner, manager or person in charge of the same shall thereupon immediately and in the presence of the Inspector destroy such food, unless such owner, manager or other person shall notify such inspector of his desire to appeal. Such destruction of food shall be effected by slashing or otherwise separating the substance of the same, after which it shall be immediately saturated with a chemical compound as may be approved by the health officer; provided, however, that In case such owner, manager or other person In charge of such food shall desire to appeal from the judgment of any such officer, such owner, manager or other person shall Immediately transport such food to such place as the officer may designate or approve, and shall there store such food. The health officer, . _ .. , ty health district lab manager or designated representative will submit the sample to Department of State Health Services Consumer Mlcro-Bloloov Division and then. shall promptly, on the written request of such owner, or may on his own motion, make a further inspection and examination of such food, and the judgment of the city health officer or the Judgment of such other officer who may make such examination shall be final and conclusive. If such Judgment is that the food shall be condemned, the same shall be Immediately destroyed as aforesaid or In such manner as the health officer may direct. if such judgment Is that the food should not be condemned, the owner may remove the same again to his place of business, but he shall not otherwise do so. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19.6. Examination of food before sale. No person who owns, manages or is in charge of any food establishment shall expose for sale, offer for sale, prepare, deliver or serve to any other person any food, or permit the same to be done, without first examining the same to see whether it Is fresh and wholesome food. This section shall not be deemed to require the examination of goods enclosed In an original package and sold or delivered unopened, except when the exterior of the package indicates spoilage or contamination. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19.7. Sale, etc., of diseased, decayed, etc., products. No person who owns, manages or is In charge of any food establishment shall have or permit to be kept or used at any time In or about any room or place or vehicle used In connection with such business,, shall expose, offer for sale, or shall sell, prepare, deliver or serve to any person In any part of the city any food of any animal nature or any fruit, vegetable or other thing or substance ordinarily used for human food, which is diseased, fermented or decaying or otherwise unwholesome or unclean or which contains any dangerous or unsafe drug, preservative or adulterate. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19.8. Maintenance of premises generally. (a) The entire yard and premises occupied by a food establishment shall at all times be kept In a clean and sanitary condition and free from filth, exposed refuse or garbage and free from trash and rubbish. (b) Every operator of a drive -in restaurant or eating place shall keep the premises of such establishment free of paper and trash of any nature so as to prevent the same from blowing into the streets of the city or onto any other property. (c) in addition to the specific requirements of this article, all parts of a food establishment and all equipment and other things contained therein shall ba well washed or scrubbed as often as may be necessary to maintain cleanliness. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19-9. Sidewalk or street displays. The sidewalk or street display of food by a food establishment is hereby prohibited. 7 (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -10. Sidewalk or street sales. It shall be unlawful for any person to peddle, sell or offer for sale food along or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place in the city unless a health permll has been granted pursuant to some ordinance specifically authorizing such permit. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -11. Delivery vehicles. All vehicles, wagons and carts used by any food establishment for delivering or transporting any food from one part of the city to another shall be kept In a clean and sanitary condition and all food shall always be carried in good dosed containers or wrappings. Meat in large pieces or wholesale quantities must be enclosed or completely and securely wrapped in clean solid white material. The Interior of the bed or box of each such vehicle shall have substantial and smooth lining or surface of sheet metal, constructed so that the same shall have no cracks, recesses or projections, and the same shall be constantly kept free from all foul and decaying substances. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -12. Removal of scraps, refuse, etc., from streets and adjacent premises. The owner or manager of every food establishment shall keep the streets and premises adjacent to the food establishment free from all scraps, refuse and litter accumulating on account ot the business conducted at the food establishment or dropped or left by customers of the establishment. (Ord. No, 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19.13. General regulations relative to employees. No employee or other person shall sit or Ile upon any table, refrigerator, show case, counter, shelf or any equipment Intended or designed to hold, carry, store, prepare or serve food or drink. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -14. Use of premises for other occupations or businesses. No person owning or managing any food establishment shall permit and no other person shall conduct in any such place any other occupation or business, If the same Is ot a nature or Is conducted in a manner whereby food may be exposed to any unsanitary conditions or pollution. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -15. Animals and fowl prohibited; exception. (a) No live animal or fowl shall be allowed In any food establishment nor shall the operator, which includes for the purposes of this section, an owner, officer, manager, or other person In charge of the food establishment, keep or maintain any animal or fowl within thirty -five (35) feet of any door, window, ventilator or other opening In such establishment unless an exception is provided for In this section or a variance Is obtained in accordance with this section to allow dogs In outdoor dining areas. (b) No food establishment may be operated within five hundred (500) feet of an existing commercial animal establishment, animal hospital, or veterinary hospital that houses animals. (c) Exception: This section shall not apply to any seeing -eye dog used to assist a blind person. (d) Exception: Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to circus, rodeo, temporary petting zoo, or temporary performing animal exhibition or a vendor. Lawfully existing food establishments and food establishments in newly annexed area. Where any existing food establishment Is situated within less than five hundred (500) feet of an existing, appropriately licensed or permitted commercial animal establishment, animal hospital, or veterinary hospital that houses animals either within the city or at a location outside the city limits, which location becomes a part of and within the boundaries of the incorporated area of the city by annexation, the distance limilatlon In subsection (b) of this section does not apply for a period of five (5) years from and after the passage of this amended section or the date of annexation, respectively. Extensions of thls exemption may be obtained for successive five -year periods by applying for and obtaining an inspection certificate from the eity health officer certifying to the existence of sanitary conditions of the premises and neighboring premises. (e) (f) Variance for food establishments seeking to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas. (1) A food establishment may apply to the local health officer for a variance of subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of allowing dogs in outdoor dining areas of the food establishment. The application for variance must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars. A food establishment requesting a variance must provide the following Information to the local health officer who may grant a variance If In the opinion of the health officer a health hazard will not result from the variance. If the local health officer grants a variance, the health authority shall retain the information in its records. a. A statement that the food establishment requests a variance from §19 -15 (a) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, for the purpose of allowing dogs in outdoor dining areas of the food establishment; b. A description of how potential health hazards will be prevented if the variance is granted. (2) The fee for a variance certificate evidencing the variance granted under thls section Is fifty ($50.00) dollars, which must be paid prior to the issuance of the variance certificate and may be renewed annually by a food establishment upon payment of an annual fee. The variance certificate is nontransferable and will be valid for one (1) year ending December 31, unless sooner revoked or suspended by the local health officer or terminated by the food establishment. (3) if pursuant to this section the local health officer grants a variance to subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of allowing dogs In an outdoor dining area of a food establishment, the food establishment shall comply with the following conditions and standards in addition to any other conditions and standards established by the Health Officer for the variance: a. No dog may be present Inside the food establishment or an any playground area of the food establishment at any time. b. A separate entrance must be provided from the outside of the food establishment to the outdoor dining area or patio (hereafter "patio ") so that a dog will have direct access to the patio without entering the interior of the food establishment or any playground area of the food establishment. A dog on an outdoor patio may not be allowed within seven (7) 9 feet of any entrance to the Interior of the food establishment, except when necessary to enter or exit the patio. c. A sign must be posted at the front entrance of the food establishment so that it is easily visible to the public. The sign must state: "DOG FRIENDLY PATIO. (with an arrow showing the direction to the patio entrance) DOG ACCESS ONLY THROUGH PATIO AREA." d. Doors equipped with self - closing devices must be provided at all entrances to the outdoor patio from the Interior of the food establishment. e. No food preparation may be performed In the outdoor patio area. f. The food establishment shall have hand sanitizer available at or near nit entrances and exits to the establishment; and bags for dog waste available at or near all entrances and exits to the outdoor patio area. g. The outdoor patio must be continuously maintained free of visible dog hair, dog dander, and other dog - related waste or debris. The outdoor patio must be cleaned with animal friendly chemicals at the beginning of each shift during which food or beverages will be served (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late- hours), or, If a food eslabllshment has continuous food or beverage service without designated shifts, then every six (6) hours that the establishment Is open for business, except that cleaning under this subsection Is not required if no dog has been present on the outdoor patio since the last cleaning. Waste created from a dog's bodily functions must be cleaned up by the dog owner and/or customer with dog on patio Immediately after each occurrence. All dog waste must be disposed of outside of the food establishment In an appropriate waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio must be kept outside of the food establishment. h. While on duty, food establishment staff may not pet or have contact with any dog. I. A dog must be kept on a leash and remain in the control of the customer while in the outdoor patio area. The dog must be currently vaccinated for rabies and wearing a collar or harness with a current license tag attached to It. j. A dog is not allowed on a seat, table, countertop, or similar surface in the outdoor patio area. k. A dog Is not allowed to have contact with any dishes or utensils used for food service or preparation at the food establishment. I. A dog may be fed doggie treats, doggie biscuits and edible treats while In the outdoor patio area and may be given treats, biscuits or water In a disposable container or from a container provided by the customer. (4) An operator, which includes for purposes of this section, owner, officer, manager, or other person in charge of a food establishment commits an offense if he, either personally or through an employee or agent, violates, allows a violallon of, or fails to comply with a term or condition of a variance granted under This section. 10 (5) A food establishment granted a variance under this section shall comply with all other applicable federal, and state laws and regulations Including the Texas Food Establishment Rules, and the local provisions of this chapter and the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi." (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 24569, § 1, 8 -28 -2001; Ord. No. 029834, § 1 5 -21 -2013) Sec. 19 -16. Temporary food service establishments. (a) Food and drink sources. All food and drink served from or In a temporary food establishment must be prepared, bottled and packaged In an approved permitted food establishment. (b) Condiments. All condiments served from or In a temporary food establishment such as muslard, catsup, sugar or like items shall be in Individual containers, or dispensers approved by the health officer. Health permit. It shall be unlawful for any person to In any way or manner engage In, conduct, or operate any temporary food service establishment without a health permit ; and without complying with all of the requirements of this section as well as the applicable requirements of all of the provisions 01 the city ordinances and Code; or to use or attempt to use any eating or drinking utensil for service to a customer other than one -time service ( "throwaway ") food and drink utensils or any food or drink utensil which has - - been used or which has In any way become contaminated. Such permit shall state the period of time for which It Is Issued and shall never be valid for any period longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days. (Ord, No. 20085, § 1, 11- 24.1987) (c) 5 - 2 It Sec. 19-17. Farmer's Markets. (a) A farmer's market with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. • shall comply (b) It shall be unlawful for any farmer's market vendor or peddler to sell the goods or products listed at subsection (c) of this section without first obtaining an annual health permit In writing to do so from the health officer; and without complying with all of the requirements of this section as well as the applicable requirements of all the provisions of the city ordinances and Code. The permit fee for a farmer's market vendor or peddler operaling under this section Is fifty dollars ($50.00), which must be paid prior to the issuance of the required permit and will be valid for one (1) year ending December 31, unless sooner revoked or suspended due to violation. The permit Issued under this section is valid for the sale of the permitted good or product at multiple farmers' markets. "(c) In addition to obtaining a permit in accordance with the standards set out In subsection (b) of this section, a farmers market vendor or peddler engaged In the sale of the following goods or products shall comply with all provisions specific to the sale of said good or product, as follows: (1) Eggs. A farmer, egg producer, peddler or vendor that sells eggs directly to the consumer at a farmer's market shall: a. Label the eggs with the farmer's and /or egg producer's name and address and label the eggs as "ungraded"; b. Maintain the eggs at an ambient air temperature of forty -five (45) degrees Fahrenheit or less, and prevent eggs from contacting ice or water, c. Transport the eggs using any mode of transportation that Is clean and free of material that may adulterate any food products; d. Upon request of the health officer, provide proof of permit at all times in any farmers market location. (d) Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not be construed to authorize any activity in violation of any other ordinance of the city. (Ord. No. 029829, § 2, 5 -14 -2013) Sec. 19.18. Mobile and temporary fixed -site food establishments. (a) Peddler's vehicles, etc.; generally. Ail vehicles, carts, stands, water craft, and other devices used for peddling or vending food or beverages, and all the contents thereof shall be kept In a wholesome and sanitary condition; and no person owning, using or driving any such mobile or temporary fixed- site food establishment, or vending or peddling food or beverages In any form afoot, shall permit the same to contain any unwholesome, fermenting or decaying fruit, vegetables or other food or food products. The contents of each such container vehicle, or device, shall be securely covered and protected from flies, Insects, and dirt by dean and sound wire screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh to the Inch or by some other means approved by the health officer. No such food and beverage vendor or peddler shall sell or offer any merchandise of any description In the city, without first having obtained the permits as required by this Code and other ordinances of the city pertaining to the particular activity engaged In or type of commodity sought to be sold. (b) Health permit. Before any person may operate any mobile or temporary fixed -site food establishment regulated hereby, such mobile or temporary fixed -site peddling or vending unit must be Initially inspected by the health officer and a health permit applied for and granted for the operation of such vending unit. Every operator of such a unit must attend a two -hour food handler's class. fie Permit fee mp §lie pail prior to the Issuance of the required permit. Mobile and removable units shall be presented for such initial Inspection at the health department Water craft units shall be initially Inspected on -site at the Corpus Christi marina upon the request of the vendor. Fresh seafood vendors and peddlers; standards. In addition to other applicable health and sanitation provisions In this chapter, all vendors and peddlers of fresh seafood, which shall include, but not be limited to, marine fish, saltwater fish, or shellfish from mobilo or temporary fixed -site units shall comply with the following standards: (c) (1) Seafood supply: Seafood shall be in sound condition, free from spoilage, filth or other type of contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. (2) Seafood storage: Seafood shall be stored In a sanitized (using chlorine solution) container with sufficient effective insulation and ice or refrigerant to provide and maintain a product temperature of forty -five (45) degrees Fahrenheit, or below at all limes except during the necessary periods of transfer to the customer. ice shall be obtained from an approved source. The container must be in sound condition and must remain in an enclosed area at least eighteen (18) Inches off the ground or as otherwise approved by the health officer. (3) Waste disposal: A holding tank of at least five - gallon capacity must be provided for liquid waste. (The holding tank may be an ice chest used solely for This purpose.) (4) Construction of peddling or vending unit: Except for watercraft units utilized by persons In the trade as commercial fisherman licensed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, all units must be completely enclosed, with tighl- fitting, self- closing doors. The enclosed area may be screened or covered to prevent entry of flies. The Interior surface must be In good condition, not rusty, with floors made of nonabsorbent material. 12 (5) Equipment and utensils: The following equipment and utensils shall be required: At least one (1) five - gallon container filled with water from an approved source to be used for handwashing, appropriately labeled; a container for holding fluid for sanitizing hands, appropriately labeled; single service towels; and one spray bottle of acceptable sanitizing agent for use with scale. Alternative equipment and utensils may be permitted subject to approval of the health officer. (d) Crab, lobster, crayfish; sold live. In addition to other applicable provisions in this section, peddlers and vendors of fresh crab, lobster, or crayfish shall keep, maintain and sell such seafood alive. (e) Effect of compliance. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not be construed to authorize any activity in violation of any other ordinance of the city. Penalty for violations; citation. Persons violating this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation. in addition to any other action taken to correct Improper handling of food, a health officer, police officer or pa - •'n❑ rangef code enforcement official may issue any person selling food or beverages In violation of this section a notice of violation and summons to appear in municipal court in answer to such charge. This notice shall provide a space thereon for the party charged to waive trial on the merits and enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. In the event the party desires to enter a plea of not guilty, such person may obtain a trial setting from the clerk of the municipal court. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, persons charged with violation may, after entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in the space provided, pay a fine in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00), for each such violation, to the clerk of the municipal court within ten (10) days. Each occasion That an individual is found selling food or beverages in violation of this section will constitute a separate offense. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord; No, 20226, § 1, 3 -1 -1988; Ord. No. 029829, § 2, 5 -14 -2013) (f) Sec. 19 -19. Sale of food after warning from health officer. Upon failure of any person maintaining or operating a food establishment, after warning, to comply with any of the requirements of this article, It shall be the duty of the health officer to summarily forbid the further sale or serving of food therein. Any person continuing to sell or serve food after being so forbidden shall be subject to the penalties provided for the violations of fills chapter as for a separate offense. The health officer may Issue as many warnings under this section as he deems necessary and each sale after each such warning shall be deemed a separate offense. The sity health officer shall, upon written request, hear the party's proof of compliance or request to resume food sale and service no later than 5:00 p.m. on the next working day following receipt of such hearing request. it shall be the duty of the party, subject of the order, to give written notice of compliance to the city health officer. For purposes of hearing, work days shall be Monday through Friday. (Ord, No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24- 1987, Ord. No. 029829, § 2, 5 -14 -2013) Sec. 19 -20. interference with health officer. No person shall willfully hinder or obstruct the health officer In the exercise of the powers conferred upon him/her by this article, Such hindrance or obstruction shall be grounds for revocation of a permit issued under this article. (Ord. No. 20085, §1„ 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 029829, §2, 5 -14 -2013) Secs. 19-21-19-27. Reserved. DIVISION 2. HEALTH PERMIT Sec. 19-28. Required. it shall be unlawful for any person to in any way or manner engage in, conduct or operate any food service, temporary food service, food processing establishment, retail food store or mobile food unit without a health permit in writing to do so from the health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -29. Prerequisite to Issuance of license. No license required by any provision of this Code or other ordinance of the city shall be Issued to any person owning or operating a food service, temporary food service, food processing establishment, retail food store or mobile food unit which Is required to have a heallh permit under this division unless the permit shall have first been granted by the health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19-30. Application. Each applicant for a health permit required under this chapter shall file with the health officer a written application therefor, which shall state the name and address of the applicant, a description, by street and number or other appropriate designation, of the location of the establishment for which a health permit is sought and such other Information as may be required by the health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19-31. Health permit and certificate not required for certain vending machines. The certificate of occupancy and health permit shall not be required for vending machines approved by the health officer which, when a coin Is Inserted, automatically dispenses soft drinks, coffee or tea which is bottled, canned, or in a sanitary paper cup, or candy, chewing gum, nut meats, cookies or crackers which are In a sealed sanitary wrapper; provided that no product so dispensed is readily perishable. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -32. Certificate of occupancy prerequisite to Issuance. No health permit shall be issued under the provisions of this division unless the applicant therefor has secured from the building inspections department a certificate of occupancy for the food service, temporary food service or food processing establishment for which the permit Is sought. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19-33. Issuance; fee. (a) If after Investigation and the consideration of any application filed under this division and all proper matters In connection therewith, It shall appear to the health officer that the statements made In the application are true, that the food service, temporary food service, food processing establishment, retail food store or mobile food unit and all equipment and vehicles used In connection therewith conform to the requirements of this article and other laws and ordinances applicable thereto and that 14 the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this article and other laws and ordinances regulating such business, the health officer shall grant the permit applied for. When any health permit Is issued as provided In this section, the health officer shalt immediately forward the original thereof to the applicant and keep a duplicate on file In his/her office. (b) Prior to the issuance of a health permit, the applicant shall pay a fee according to the following schedule: Food service or food processing establishments: Having one hundred one (101) or more employees .....$780.00 Having fifty -one (51) to one hundred (100) employees .....830.00 Having twenty -six (26) to fifty (50) employees .....480.00 Having ten (10) to twenty -five (25) employees .....330.00 Having one (1) to nine (9) employees .....205.00 Temporary food service establishments, initial day .....35.00 Temporary food service establishments, each additional day .....15.00 Temporary food service establishments, late fee, if application Is not filed within five (5) days of an event .....70.00 Retail food stores .....85.00 Mobile units .....100.00 (1) Farmer's market egg vendor permit .....50.00 Late fee .....25.00 Follow -uo Inspection fee ......50.00 No fee will be charged for a food service operation conducted by a taxing authority, such as a school district, whether local, state or federal. (2) For permanent establishments, the fee shall be reduced by t -nty -five (25) per cent If the permit is issued in April, May, or June; by fifty (50) per cent If the permit is issued in July, August, or September; and sevenly -five (75) per cent if the permit Is issued in October, November or December. The minimum fee shall be twenty -five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 20460, § 1, 9 -20 -1 988; Ord. No. 21 207, § 1, 8 -6 -1991; Ord. No. 22298, § 1, 7 -25 -1995; Ord. No. 23014, § 1, 7 -29 -1997; Ord. No. 025869, § 3, 7 -27 -2004; Ord. No. 026902, § 2, 7- 25- 2006, Ord. No.029829, § 3, 5 -14 -2013) Sec. 19 -34. Posting. Each health permit Issued under this division and all certificates pertinent thereto shall be at ail times kept posted and displayed in a place conspicuous to the public in or about the food service, temporary food service, food processing establishment, retail food store or mobile food unit. inspection sheets must be kept on the premises to be produced upon request of the health officer. 15 (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19-35. Term. A health permit or other permit issued under this chapter shall, except as otherwise stated herein, be valid for the calendar year ending December 31, unless sooner revoked or suspended as provided In this article. Water craft unit health permits shall be valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1 987) Sec. 19 -36. Expiration and renewal. Each health permit or other permit Issued under this chapter shall automatically expire on December 31 next following its Issuance, except as otherwise slated herein. Such permit shall also automatically expire If the holder thereof changes the location of his place of business, sells, transfers equity, or otherwise disposes of such business or materially changes the character of such business. Upon the expiration of a health permit, and within seven (7) days thereafter, the person conducting the business shall apply for and obtain a renewal thereof in the same manner as an original health permit is applied for and obtained, he wishes to continue operating the business. Failure by an establishment to pay this fee within seven (7) days will require such establishment to pay an additional twenty -five dollars ($25.00) late fee. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -37. Suspension or revocation— Generally. Except as otherwise provided herein, the sty health officer shall have and Is hereby given the power and authority to suspend or revoke any health permit or other permit Issued under this chapter, at his/her discretion, upon proof to his/her satisfaction of any violation by the holder of the permit of this article or other law or ordinance applicable thereto. Anyone who operates or conducts his/her business in the city when his/her permit has been suspended or revoked shall be guilty of a violation of the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -38. Same — Reinstatement. Any person whose health permit or other permit issued under this chapter has been revoked or suspended may, at any time, make application for reinstatement of the permit. Within one (1) week after the receipt of a satisfactory application accompanied by a written statement signed by the applicant to the effect that the defects for which the permit was revoked or suspended have been corrected, the health officer shall make a reinspection and, thereafter, as many relnspections as necessary to assure himself/ herself that the applicant is complying with the requirements of thls article. In case his/her findings Indicate compliance with this article, the city health officer shall reinstate the permit. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) 16 Sec. 19-39. inspection procedures for establishments with scores which exceed thirty demerits on regular inspections. The following Is the procedure to be followed by the city health officer regarding food establishments with scores which exceed thirty (30) demerits earned on any regular inspection during a twelve -month period. (a) Regular Inspection scoring in excess of thirty (30) demerits: (1) Any inspector who conducts an inspection which results in a score which exceeds thirty (30) demerits will be In charge of the disposition of that inspection. (2) The establishment will have a follow -up inspection within forty -eight (48) hours. AEI four - and five- point rated items must be corrected at that time. A score wiii not be given for a follow -up Inspection. The establishment must pay a t !. follow -up inspection fee. (3) Failure to comply will result In a meeting g( with the - : , _ environmental health manager, the inspector, the certified manager andlor the . ner. This meeting may result In the revocation of the food manager's, food handier's, and health permits. (4) A second follow -up inspection will be made within ten (10) days. if ail deficiencies have not been corrected, a meeting shall be scheduled with the - environmental health manager. The attendance of the certified manager and/or owner at such a meeting shall be mandatory. The establishment must pay a follow -up Inspection fee. (5) Following the meeting with the - environmental health manager, a third follow -up inspection will be made within ten (10) days of such meeting. The establishment must pay a ' . _ . !..,g3 foiiow -up Inspection fee. A failure of this inspection may result in the suspension or revocation of ali permits Issued by the city /county health department. (6)— At- the- dlscret' ZZ (b) Second regular inspection scoring in excess of thirty (30) demerits: (1) if a second regular Inspection of the establishment results In scores which exceed thirty (30) demerits during a twelve -month period, a meeting consisting of the environmental health manner, the inspector, the certified manager and/or owner of the establishment wilt be called. This meeting may result In the revocation of the food managers' and food handlers' permits. (2) The establishment will be re- inspected within forty -eight (48) hours. The establishment must pay a t' — ! tot t follow -uo Inspection fee. Ali four- and five -point rated items must be corrected. No rating will be given for a follow -up inspection. (c) efe Third regular inspection scoring In excess of thirty (30) demerits: (1) A third regular inspection that results In a score In excess of thirty (30) demerits during a twelve -month period constitutes a health threat and will subject the establishment to suspension of Its health permit for twenty -four (24) to seventy -two (72) hours by the clty health officer. The food manager's permit may be suspended also. (d) Procedures for re- opening: The establishment may reopen on approval by the city health officer after a written statement from the establishment has been received stating that ail of the four - and five -point rated Items have been corrected, and such corrections have been verified by the health officer. 17 (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 3, 2 -19 -1991; Ord. No. 23537, § 1, 1 -19 -1999; Ord. No. 25398, § 3, 7 -22 -2003) Sec. 19-40. Imminent health hazard. Violations constituting an imminent health hazard shall be corrected immediately, and failure to make Immediate compliance shall require the health officer to forbid the further sale or serving of food by, on, or from the subject food establishment for a period of not less than twenty -four (24) hours. Procedures for filling such an order shall be the same as those procedures set forth In Section 19 -39 (d). (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 4, 2 -19 -1991) Sec. 19.41. Permits for establishments located outside city. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring into the city for sale or delivery, or to sell or deliver, or to offer to sell or deliver within the city, any food not approved by the United Stales government or other appropriate governmental agency, produced, handled or manufactured in any food service or food processing establishment conducted within the County of Nueces or any contiguous county, but without the confines of the city, unless the person owning or conducting the food service or food processing establishment shall first apply In writing to the health department for inspection by the health officer, or under his direction, of the plant, rooms and premises and all places and things and substances used for the purposes of such business or operation, both within and without the city. Such applicant shall produce evidence to the satisfaction of the health officer that the business In question and ail operations thereof conducted within or without the city are managed and conducted in all respects in the same manner and under the same conditions and with the same safeguards as are specified and required in this Code and other ordinances of the city. if the health officer is satisfied that the operations of such business are being conducted as aforesaid, then he/she shalt Issue to the applicant a health permit to sell and deliver such food within the city, but if the person making such application shall thereafter at any time hinder or refuse to perm /( such inspection, and interrogation as is provided by this article for food service or food processing establishments conducted within the city, or if it Is found at any time that the applicant Is not observing and complying with thls article or other ordinances of the city, relating to the manufacture, handling or production of food or that such operations are not being conducted under the same condlllons and with the same safeguards as therein required, then and thereupon it shall be the duty of the city health officer to revoke the permit and to forward by registered mall or personal service to such person, notice of such revocation. This section shall not be deemed to require food service or food processing establishments located outside the city to have connections with the water supply or sewers of the city, but other corresponding means shall be used and provided whereby an ample supply of good water under pressure and sanilary disposal of sewage and slops by means of sewers shall be effected In a manner corresponding to that required by this article, all of which shall be done and provided to the satisfaction of the health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Secs. 19- 42- 19 -48. Reserved. DIVISION 3. FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION Sec. 19 -49. Certification. (a) Certification: Ali employees of food service, temporary food service, food processing establishments or mobile food units must obialn food handling certification before beginning to work. A minimum of two (2) hours of food sanitation training for each employee Is required every two (2) years, if the - _ .. . - � u-� • - _ ; : - - PA nitallon -- offJlna This training shall be an approved health department course. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be charged for each food handier permit issued by the health department. A food handler's permit shall be valid for a period of - -o (3) years, if 1csued- prior- to- Augu . , i9 f a r two (2) years from date of Issuanco, if Iccued o , unless said permit is sooner revoked by the city health officer. (b) Revocation: If inadequate hygienic performances are demonstrated by the employee and such unsatisfactory performances are a result of material violations of food service sanitailon ordinances, rules or regulations, the city health officer may revoke the food handler's permit. (c) Food handier certification: Training may be conducted by the permitted food manager of the establishment maintaining an inspection rating of eighty (80) or above on approval by the health department. (d) Posting: Each food handier permit shall be at all times kept posted, filed or otherwise readily available for viewing by a health officer. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 5, 2 -19 -1991; Ord. No. 22298, § 2, 7 -25 -1995; Ord. No. 25398, § 1, 7 -22 -2003; Ord. No. 026902, § 3, 7 -25 -2006) Secs. 19-50-19-52. Reserved. DIVISION 4. FOOD MANAGER'S PERMIT Sec. 19-53. Required. Each food service, temporary food service, food processing establishment or mobile food unit shall have during all hours of operation at least one (1) person on the premises in charge of the operation who has a valid food manager's permit. This requirement shall not apply to retail food stores, roadside markets that offer only fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, or food vending machines. (Ord, No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -54. Issuance. (a) A food manager's permit shall be Issued to any person who has a valid food manager's certificate Issued by any state, municipality, agency or school of instruction whose program of certification has been approved by a health officer. The certificate shall provide evidence that the applicant attended and satisfactorily completed a course of instruction. Such course shall include, as a minimum, not less than fifteen (15) hours of training, the contents of which cover minimum essential knowledge of safe food handling practices, the biological basis of food borne infection and transmission, the safe preparation, handling and storage of food by all employees found in food service operations. The permit shall be of a form designed by the health department and shall remain the property of the health department to be returned to the health department if revoked. A graduate of an institution of higher education who has completed all requir: ents for an associate or higher degree In hotel and restaurant management may be Issued a permit without taking the food manager's course upon providing satisfactory proof of graduation from an approved school. A dietitian currently registered by the'A.D.A. and licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians may be issued a permit without taking the food manager's course upon providing satisfactory proof of current licensure and registration. (b) A fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be charged for each food manager's permit issued by the health department. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 6, 2 -19 -1991; Ord. No. 22298, § 3, 7 -25 -1995; Ord. No. 25398, § 2, 7 -22 -2003; Ord. No. 026902, § 4, 7 -25 -2006) Sec. 19 -55. Term. A food manager's permit shall be valid for a period of thrao (3) • `2 ears from the date of course completion, unless said permit Is sooner revoked by the eity health officer as described in section 19 -57. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -56. Renewal. A food manager's permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of course completion, unless said permit is sooner revoked by the eity health officer as described in section 19 -57. The continuing education requirement of this section shalt not apply to dieticians currently registered by the A.D.A. and licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 7, 2 -19 -1991; Ord. No. 026902, § 5, 7 -25 -2006) Sec. 19 -57. Revocation. The eity health officer may revoke or suspend the food manager's permlt of the food manager who is In charge or supposed to be In charge of the operation, for unsatisfactory performance of the respective food service establishment, food processing establishment or mobile food unit, and such unsatisfactory performance Is a result of a materlal violation of food service sanitation ordinances, rules or regulations. The sky health officer may revoke a food manager's permit after giving written notice to the permittee, sent or delivered to the address or location of the food establishment and an opportunity for a meellnci to review violations with health officer. eppo - Ity -f earing- before - the -f• servic ounell. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -58. Penalty for violation; Class C misdemeanors. The violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to prosecution as a Class C misdemeanor, with a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and each day of continuing violation shail constitute a separate offense, subject to minimum fine requirements of other sections of this chapter. 20 (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 21084, § 8, 2 -19 -1991) Secs. 19-59-19.64. Reserved. DIVISION 5. FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD Sec. 19.65. Established; composition; duties; terms. A food service advisory council shall be appointed by the city council and shall consist of four (4) local food managers from the food service or food processing Industries and three (3) persons from the community at large. The food advisory council members will appoint the chairperson. The functions of the board will be to advise the director of health on applications of thi = aflwua sect nder -tht dations -lo-t = - . _ -' == -- - - - food and food estabilshment concerns within the community. Members of the board shall be appointed for staggered terms so that at least one industry representative and one (1) community member are reappointed each year. No voting member may serve more than two (2) terms or three (3) years each with the exception of those Initially appointed for less than a full three -year term. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987; Ord. No. 23048, § 1, 8 -26 -1997) Secs. 19- 66- 19.69. Reserved. ARTICLES II —IV. RESERVED Secs. 19- 70- 19 -99. Reserved. ARTICLE V. S zers -and/ z .: f 21 Seca 91 O1. Pe mpf oct of 3 boob offlser; -the (Ord. No 20085, § 1, 11 2'l 1087) Sec:494O (b) Bastai plate -ce pa por c.o. ac d low-or-6 RruraptteR: (Ord to 299 Se it-fe peyrear: (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 24 1987) Sec. 19 105. Fo shine: 692, §1,7202010) 406- -- 1941- 22 If lame; ARTICLE VI. - h:TE -OF .4 .. • - ; . ,. '. _ . e 5 . - GE SANI - - - • a a _ TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; TEXAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES (TFER) Sec. 19 -112. Rules on food establishment s= - _ sanitation. The "Texas Food Establishment Rules" "Rulos o " adopted by the Texas ea reh 1, 1978, Texas Department of Stale Health Services. effective March 15. no. and as such rules may from lime to lime be amended by the Toxo.; 8 _ f- Heaitti -Texas Department of State Health, a copy of which is on file in the city secretary's office, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Code of Ordinances as fully as If copied verbatim herein. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) Sec. 19 -113. Rut anitatiorfr uet 17, 1986, laieh.ls -on ac if cop' (Ord -Ne-20 Sec. 19 -114. Most stringent requirements to govern conflict. in the case of any conflict between the Code of Ordinances, Chaoter 19, Articles i through V, and the oc on F _. ,." - - .. _ _ _ __ ," 'Texas Food Establishment Rules" as adopted In sections 19 -112 and-1-9-4-1-a, the more stringent provisions, shall govern. (Ord. No. 20085, § 1, 11 -24 -1987) 23 Section 2. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented under this ordinance constitutes an offense punishable in accordance with Chapter 19, specifically Section 19-58 and any other applicable provision of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi. Section 3. if for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance be given full force and effect for its purpose. Section 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi. This ordinance takes effect upon publication. 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Jewell Costume/Fine Lifetime QVC plus to Digital Cable nnoted=ltobetigt REDUCED 55175 both. y' electricity,heavy S.TX Lifetime HDT Channel 217 leto charitable groups for (361)057-5941/113-3155 brush,thr to San Antonio, Lifetime Real Women j and peate public purposes; 1.9T CARAT DIAMOND 1.5hr to Corpus Christi. LAIN••• •HD Television and HD set- d providing for an&Tec- 52,210awn,5108/mo.or LMN HD j top box required to receive five date. Thisordinance round,brillant,cola H. sa Vetallsfinancing. Mexico 22 t HD servicepassed and approved b danty VV52,G.I.A. xrrNfnnfexuesnC. n Music Choice Channels} Dlgltal set-top box or digital by wasthe City Council on 17 certifiediamoredr 25.595 on (866)216•4199 NHL Center ice{ television required. August 27.2013. ' - diamond.525.595. NHL Center Ice HD I. Excludes Port O'Connor& /s/Armando Chapa REID CHAPEL/SEASIDE NHL Network] Seadrift City Secretary -indoor crypt. Com- Serious only! NHL Network HD }Excludes GeorgeWest,Port pamon crypt.level D-8. (3611834-9026 . ra Once Mexico t O'Connor,Seadnit NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF sect ryof Hope wall. swami;' Showtime E .Excludes Portland&Rock- ORDINANCE939 Call fprice(210)4131859 Rank* „i s Showtime HD Et port Ordinance amending the Livestock Showtime 2 E t Code of Ordinances.City Showtime 2 HD E t All trademarks remain the of Corpus Christi Chapter t? Apartments-Unfurn. Showtime Showcase E j ovopp¢rfy0o(the r respect vie 55 Article ll,regarding the (`'% Showtime showcase HD E} 5 1013 T'me res and regulations of the ,.ir a Cr. Showtime Extreme E} Utilities Billing Office pro- !!.. ro- ..P.':.!r I p Showtime Extreme HD E t viding for publication,pro- GREAT' Show me Beyond E j pro- viding for a nee, d SEASIDE MEMORIAL PARK- V Showtime Beyond HD E} providing effective date. Plot,26T,living Lord Garden DEAL!'!,..u. Showtime scot E} This ordinance was passed Lot#167,Space#4,Will BRAE BRDetBRR�AANGUS Showtime WomenE t and approved by the City trade for reliable vehicle Rept&eJnAHl F ales 2&3 RR SI pf4 0 Showtime W Tily Zone E j NOTICE TO BIDDERS Council onn August 27.2013. Chaps (3611884.1817 T a MQve•tp 3a s. (210)219.8075 Gd[2tl,y�/U es Showtime HDW{ Sealed proposals,addressed City Secretary center 8'i p001.fi]Wetef, Showtime 2 W{ to the City of Corpus Christi, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF 361 852-600 Showtime Showcase W t Tetasfor: ORDWANCE F /!s1C1t '^^_� QUAUTYNORSE DGGSCOASTAI Showtime Extreme W{ t4KVN4 location ROUND ORSE 05.SQUARES .200 6 3nf ct Westwood Showtime Beyond W{ $8.50(Sinton)361-537-1231 Showtime On Demand} ID/10 TXDOT PARTICIPATION Ordinance amending the Uni- •2BR$650 month Smithsonian MD j PROJECTS-TASK ORDER fed.Development Code to TANDEM CRYPT-Seaside9041197 or 960-0345 Brkr Style{ NO./-SH 286 WATER LINES provide for a new'RS 22' hate location,53000 offmi. The Moore Channel E j AND VALVES ADJUSTMENTS Single Family 22 District by $7000 total.(361)816-6158 Homes UmUrnlShed The Moore Channel HOE{ (PROJECT NO E1306fi)con revising table 1.11 3 abbre- .The Move Channel XIV.j vztirthsg opf SHt186infroml the districts,table 4.3.2 oper9- AVAII NOW-south Cental Th¢Movh¢Channel%era HD Crafts Bazaars 3//-2-2,Ig yd Ig Iva rm.Ig E{ J.C.Elliot Landfill to 3,000' miffed u (single Tam- PREMIUM COASTAL HAY IN 3/rm,Ig enclosed north, The Movie Channel W} past FM 43:including r mov- y districts). table 4,3.3 MSHOP sofa 57/59,round $1250.mo.(361)765 4999 The Movie Channel Xtra W} l of approximately e9,000 residential development (361)139-1366 water feet f the lationngf (single family tlh.tr cls) FLOUR BLUFF-1405 DEWITT The Movie Channel On waterlineand n tallationof bsecti0m S.6A.A.en and Demand{ approximately 3/2/19 all ceramic tile floors. Motors{ tel 2,200 linear 5.6.4.B.3.a both entitled q'o roft ..a'. R 1 Med EQUIP&Supplies energy efficient, (360993 995/mo T feet of new waterlines. All single family.two family. Excludes George water infrastructure will be nd townhouse residential MUST SALE.EvetyMl g j ge West,Port constructed in accordance use districts. d s bsec- eedes 00 Cyr bu O'Connor&Seadrift ITh the elan spec fca- tan].5.13 In' allowed Candles 200+,Pot B&B, Excludes Port O'Connor 8 Potpourri, Seadrift bons and on[racf docu the FR.RE.RSn15.RS lD. Chimes.Molds.wicks,Dyes, g Oil,Tables.Eno 52000 obs +: -OWL Excludes George RS 6,RS 4 5,RS TH,RS TF ge West 8 and RMH districts;and pro- ...r 361.5/3 6901 a, Seadrift will be received at the office iding for severance,penal- TWIN MEDICAL BED-Elec- HOME IN ODEM AREA-5787 'Excludes Port O'Connor of the City Secretary until ties,and publication. This trio HOMO Care Bed by Med- County Road 2047.3BR,3/2 2:00 p.m.on Wednesday, ordinance was passed andI Furniture fine, Etc Cond. $450.abo Mobile Home on one acre. In addition.from time to time September 18,2013 and approved by the City Council Near Odem.Great School. make certain changes in (361)549.1959 the services that we offer then publicly ved and August/Arman 2 Dand ERS$300- Loath&sofas,ht- (360518-5019 der to better serve our read.Any bidreceivedt after ned /s/Armando Chaps stand f100.2Learhe7 Solas, SOUTH SIDE-3-2-2,like new, c order are The following closing time will be returned City Secretary $750e (360290-7337 Merchandise-Mise. FP, Ig yd, good schools. chs unopened. Ready f 9/1 $1500/mo Mus are planned: SnesioC 3 Residents& 96' (3611]65 1999 ADD:} A Pre-Bid meeting is s tied- Business Business Enterprises`- 9' Wed for 10:30 a.m. n Tues- GREAT 1 =jet this time day.September 10.2013 is '.".....7:::. r$ fP DEAL k , d y be conducted by NRP Contractors ILC /'14 MOVE.{ the will The location ( t Dthngg quotes from qua) ReffiFatate None at lh s time ;tied ubcontractors with FOR SALE:-V good d the lingo will be the Very 2611 MWELAB mcludi gr sin spmt ince love seat$225,very good ^ - DELETE: Department f ill be rM nui,„,a- all allds cord pwr lift recliner 5225. SAFARI METAL DETECTOR Services Man Conference 9 w/heatl lanes alsocar Axteca America from Basic Room,Third Floor,Cit Hall, tivantaged,woman-owned, very drop leaf roundtable D Offices/Warehouses/ Service Channel 17(Corpus y hisforicalzn underutilized e Ant 512(pt,size 4 ring case./Vose. rpolti ChN 3 Only)3D 1201 Leopard Street,Corpus business n (HUB zone). chairs 5125(apt. spades w/case.Pinpoint ESPN 3D from 3D Pass Chan- phesti.TX.All requests for veteran-owned,service dis- (360547-9714metal detector.Never used! rel 1325 interpretation shat be made pled veteran-awned small 1750 reg.(360255.0615 Time Warner Cablem or cease n OM to tiers following no nesinesz.anisefar minority busi- i f • carriage ar er Cable or repo- lata than 21 hours ff Ilnwing s enterprise far the c°n- tion NUvoTV to the Mas e-bid meeting. Inquiries strricPon of Palms at Leop- Musieal Canales Tier of service{ made after this period will rd.Palms at Leopard Ltd. ` - 11101 LEOPARD SF. notbeaddressed. has received city funding for space,50.50 per SF. CHANGE' Waris,proposal farms,spec•_ the construction of this 120 LA-Bov LANCER 3PC SEC- BARGAIN NUNT Across from HER None at this Doe lfts,proposd forms, nit housing development TIONAL - http://tinyurl. OWens Brotherst - located t 2725 Leopard / t10ofa $2,800, DREAM 361-906-0033 On or about TBA Time Warner encs may be procured St.,Corpus Christi,Nueces from te City Eng TT (360739-7369 Rs-brothers-cam Cable well be making techni- p a deposit of Felly and County, as 78408.Regu- BALDWIN CLAW PIANO al changes to our cable ou` /100 Dollars(450.001 use ltions go ng the grant tem that may disrupt y required motto the greatest -Selliry a Baldwin alas- ability to r the follow- goara Ctoee of their return inextent feasible,opportunity 51c Plano, purchased Retail Space/Rent d y e channels ("in-the- good ditlon within Iwo for training and employ- altireNar0 years 9 for dear•)channels on a digital weeks of bid date. Docu- t arisingtion f1:00 tor 0 thio elegant television or other device is can be obtained by merit HOME FUNDS assisted kite for T1350.51.350. „ mail upon receipt f POWER LIFT RECLINER 830)9 -1575 �p/y� ,�/�9�,.y,,{ that includes a QAM tuner(a additional(510.00)which is Parsed will be extended to - Green (Gold) recliner - --- 'a LJIJ/!t7"I LIR CIearQAM tlevice'): -refundable postage/ dant Further.to the - f1+B/F LL+ U4 handling charge. dents.tens)e.to the great- w s only used for two KEDT(PBS) est extent feasible,bush ebASpP rchas d price a, RETAIL A OFFICE SPACE KEDT(PBS)HD' n ss located 5750 550,(36)356 price All types. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. n 5]505550,(3fi1)356.6077 ypes.AH sixes. KEDT(Create) TEXAS ) substantially owned by _ Deal with local owners! /COQ!(FOX) residents of the protect area 1 SOFA,LOVESEAT-and Sleep- wwwovxenab-4133s.ton KUQI(FOX)HD- /5/Daniel Biles,P E. will be utilized. For NRP e Sofa.Living Room Table TALK.Trone6ene a DIMO t 361-906-0033 Lad on procedures or /4 chairs twowooden Both Oke new w/case, (Customers using digital Director o(Engineering avails,please tact s music book 8 od cable set-top boxes will not Services a con Quad- shelves for TV and books. cablenoticany h at Ph'230-187-]878.Qualh- (361)939-7714 $3N each. 361'242'12]'1 �� occurs,Ysettinl need if uv /z/Armando ChaDa Stupe meetcapp oo s incl iontractors n,,,,, 2e9a15 6 into te settings menu qty Secretary ante requirements'nclud Guns&Ammunition Trade Items a',,..sx., your cleerew device and NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ng workmen's ompensa- pert m new channel scan ORDINANCE X0.029912 bon,and comply with all ;der to resume viewing applicable Iota( d federal GUN SHOW Legals these channels. Weapolo- Ordinance euthorixing the regulations. H you would gine for any inconvenience. City Manager or designee to like information on applying execute the First Amended for Section 3.DBE.HUB cer- t. On or about TBA Time Warner and Restated Lease Agree- ions contact Del Mar Sat.09/07, 'A.....+• • "x Tlme Warner Cable• Cable will be making techni- tit between the City of College SBDC/PTHC/BRC. cal changes to our cable Sys- Corpus Christi and the Cor- http://w'wwdelmar.edu/ gam-spm DIABETIC TEST-STRIPS NEED- ED.BUY SEALED 8 UNEX- tem that meyvdisrupt your s Christi Baseball Club,LP slide/ptac.html,or SCTRCA FleED BOXES.(361)239-3954 ability to vi the follow- for operating sVhatabbrge. -South Central Regional 5urrountlinriAreas clear')channels ond (aidittal Field `In consideration Certification274722.orHUB Program ra0m Sun.09/08, Wanted g television or other device of an additional fifteen(15) 888-863-5881. °gram Time Warner cable's agree- that includes a QAM tuner(a year term and lessee's rent- 9am-4 m mints with programmers t0 "CIearQAM device"): payments therefore.This r p carry their services lime to time- ordinance waspCssed and Live LOCA Ar 1 e Oere from time to time. Carpus Christi approved by the City d and Knights Ofbuy x¢e usually extra si obtain sof Educational Access Ion its second reading on I will renewals or extensions of Government Access August 27.2013. such agreements.angd car- Public Access 1 /s/Armando Chaps Columbus ALL TYPES OF GUNS FOR MY y cg¢a t disipht n sett Public Access 2 City Secretary a ocolfie COLLECTION AND PAY(N in rare `umstances.The Alice IWnita Sell Your Car/.. 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