Municipality of Monroeville, PA Chapter 127 Senior Citizens Activity Center

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Monroeville 9-9-1980 by Ord. No. 1243. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 127-1 Purpose.

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to provide a framework for the orderly utilization of the Monroeville Senior Citizens Activity Center by all senior citizen residents, guests and friends in a safe, hospitable and effective manner. It is intended that no senior citizen be unreasonably denied use of the center. Use of the center cannot be denied simply for failure to join or be admitted (due to quotas) to one of the several clubs or organizations for senior citizens.

§ 127-2 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

MONROEVILLE COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.

A nonprofit corporation composed of representatives from each of the senior citizen organizations in Monroeville and Pitcairn representing 100 senior citizens or more and having officers and an executive committee.

SENIOR CITIZEN

Any resident of Monroeville or Pitcairn who has reached an age of 55 or more.

SENIOR CITIZEN FRIEND

Any person who has reached an age of 55 or more.

§ 127-3 License to operate facility.

The Municipality of Monroeville will provide an exclusive license to operate the Monroeville Senior Citizens Activity Center, in accordance with these policies, regulations and rules, to the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.

§ 127-4 Duties of Municipality.

A. General. The Municipality of Monroeville shall provide the facility and technical assistance for the operation of senior citizen programs. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall provide for the operation of programs for senior citizens within the facility.

B. Specified responsibilities of the Municipality of Monroeville:

(1) Discuss and act on program support needs. A representative from the Municipal Council will serve as an ex officio member of the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., for the purpose of discussing and communicating program support needs, as well as other matters affecting the center's utilization and the senior citizens program in general in Monroeville.

(2) Building maintenance and repair. The Municipality shall provide for building and grounds maintenance and repairs, as well as the responsibility for utility costs and proper insurances.

(3) Approval of policies, regulations and rules.[1] The Municipality of Monroeville, through the Municipal Council, shall approve all policies, regulations and rules governing operation of the center when recommended for initiation or change by the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., and shall serve a final arbitrator on disputes which may arise over facility operation with the public and the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.

[1] Editor's Note: The rules and regulations, as well as the bylaws, of the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., are on file in the Municipal offices.

§ 127-5 Duties of Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.

A. Program provision. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall provide a varied program of senior citizen related activities based upon the needs of Monroeville senior citizens, which could include social entertainment, leisure learning and competitive, health, welfare, educational and limited travel opportunities for the senior citizens of Monroeville utilizing the Senior Citizens Activity Center as the location or staging area for such activities.

B. Schedule of building activities. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall be responsible for scheduling all activities within the Senior Citizens Activity Center.

C. Staffing the center. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall be responsible for the staffing of the building so that the person or persons responsible for the building and contents are present during all scheduled activities. Staff persons shall be generally familiar with operational policy of the center and may be volunteers.

D. Expansion of equipment and facilities. In accordance with this responsibility, the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., has the opportunity to submit a multiyear plan of improvements to the Monroeville Municipal Council through the Municipal Manager for approval prior to undertaking any expansion or upgrade. Once approved, the responsibility for fund-raising and implementation is that of the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc.

E. Provision of public information on center activities and annual report.

(1) The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall provide a system of public information for events, programs and activities of the center, which shall be available to all users of the center and the general senior citizen public.

(2) An annual written report detailing center activities utilization and highlights shall be provided to the Municipal Council for review.

F. Financial planning and control. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall submit an annual financial plan (budget) by November 1 of each year, identifying revenues and expenditures for previous years, as well as plans for the upcoming year, to the Municipal Manager. The municipal accounting system shall be utilized for all financial transactions. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., may adopt policies and procedures for disbursement and control of finances. The Municipality of Monroeville shall provide assistance in this regard and shall provide an annual independent audit of the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., financial transactions related to the center's operation.

G. Plan for center utilization by senior citizens with special problems. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall develop, in consultation with a representative from the Monroeville Human Needs and Resources Advisory Board, programs, and with the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Board activities, which are accessible to all senior citizens, including those with special physical, emotional and social needs or problems.

H. Development and enforcement of center policies, regulations and rules. The Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall develop, with the advice and input from the representative from the Municipal Council, policies, regulations and rules for the center's operation, for approval by the Monroeville Municipal Council, to include but not be limited to the following topics:

(1) Use policy.

(2) Scheduling procedures.

(3) The days and hours of operation.

(4) The setting of fees, if any.

(5) Alcoholic beverages.

(6) Fund-raising activities.

(7) Use of surrounding grounds.

(8) Prohibited activities and conduct.

§ 127-6 Enforcement of regulations.

The executive committee of the Monroeville Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., shall be the enforcement authority for operational policies, regulations and rules for the center and shall have the authority to cause wrongful acts contrary to the above-mentioned policies, regulations and rules to be terminated or expel the perpetrators of such wrongful acts from the center or to call the Municipal Police Department to arrest and detain such individual or individuals.

§ 127-7 Forfeiture of license.

Failure to reasonably abide by the provisions of this chapter shall result in forfeiture of the exclusive license granted upon majority vote by the Municipal Council.