The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1297 on second reading to set the City of Southlake’s 2026 Standards of Care for elementary‑age recreation programs operated by the Community Services Department.

Ryan McGrail presented the annual update and said the standards implement staff responsibilities, participant enrollment requirements, staffing ratios, staff qualifications and training, facility standards, health and safety rules, and inspection and enforcement mechanisms. McGrail said the standards ensure compliance with applicable Texas requirements for youth programming and reflect routines the city has followed since 1997 for camp and youth activities.

The Park Board recommended approval on Oct. 13; the council held first reading on Oct. 21 and adopted the ordinance on second reading tonight by a recorded vote of 7–0. No additional funding was required for the 2026 standards, McGrail said.

What happens next: Community Services will apply the adopted standards across eligible youth programs and report as part of routine oversight and program monitoring.