Cross Reference — Possession of alcoholic beverage in open container in vehicles, public places, §342.060.
[Ord. No. 2008-33 §1, 8-19-2008]
A.
Created — Composition — Director. There is hereby
created the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of
establishing recreational programs and maintaining parks for the City.
It shall consist of the Director of Parks and Recreation, who shall
serve as head of the department, and all other officers and employees
assigned thereto. All such officers and employees shall perform their
duties subject to the supervision of the Director.
B.
Director's Duties. The Director of Parks and Recreation
shall:
1.
Have charge of and supervision over the planning, direction and coordination
of diversified year-round recreation programs for the residents of
the City;
2.
Recommend parks and recreation policies and programming to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for review;
3.
Train and supervise the parks and recreation staff;
4.
Plan and schedule adequate parks and recreation maintenance programs
to ensure the upkeep of City parks and recreation facilities;
5.
Formulate park improvements for review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and supervise these improvements, including landscaping,
structures and recreational facilities;
6.
Prepare and submit to the City Administrator and Parks and Recreation
Commission a monthly activities report;
7.
Prepare and submit to the City Administrator an annual departmental
budget after review and approval of such budget by the Parks and Recreation
Commission;
8.
Assist the Zoning Enforcement Officer in reviewing all plans and
applications for recreational special use permits, coordinating this
review with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
C.
Appointment Of Director. The Director of Parks and Recreation
shall be appointed by the City Administrator with the approval of
the majority of all the members of the City Council for an indefinite
term of office, and may be removed from office on the recommendation
of the City Administrator with the consent of the majority of all
the members of the City Council.
D.
Director's Responsibilities.
1.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be accountable to the
City Administrator and at all times is subject to the supervision,
direction and control of the City Administrator.
2.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall, in addition to the duties
outlined in this Section, meet regularly with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and other special or standing boards and committees as
may be required by the Mayor or the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 2008-33 §2, 8-19-2008]
A.
Commission Established.
1.
There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Commission of
the City which shall consist of nine (9) members with two (2) members
being appointed from each of the City's four (4) wards and a member
of the City Council selected by the City Council, if the Council chooses
to have a member serve on the Commission and one (1) member appointed,
at-large, by the Mayor. The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of a majority
of the City Council. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until their successors
are appointed and qualified. Nothing herein contained shall prevent
a member from succeeding himself/herself.
[Ord. No. 2017-06, 5-8-2017]
2.
In the event of a vacancy, a new member shall be appointed by the
appointing Council member to fill the unexpired term. All members
of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation.
All members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be subject
to removal by a majority vote of the City Council.
B.
Organization. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall,
annually, in September, within fifteen (15) days after the appointment
of the members whose terms expire each year, meet and elect one (1)
of their members as president and shall elect such other officers
as the members of the Commission may deem necessary.
C.
Rules And Regulations. The Commission established under
this Section shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations
for the conduct, operation and maintenance of the recreational system
within the City which shall consist of parks, park areas, historical
sites, playgrounds, swimming pools, gardens and other recreational
areas owned or used by the City as the Commission may deem necessary.
Such rules and regulations shall be subject however, to the approval
of a majority of the City Council.
D.
Duties And Authority. The Parks and Recreation Commission
shall be a recommending body only and shall make its recommendations
to the City Council for the operation and maintenance of the recreational
system within the City which shall consist of parks, park areas, historical
sites, playgrounds, swimming pools, gardens and other recreational
areas owned or used by the City for its final determination as to
what action should be taken. The City Council may from time to time
delegate certain authority and responsibilities to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for the proprietary functions to be performed in connection
with the duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
[CC 1976 §18½-1; Ord. No. 1649 §§1 — 3, 1-8-1979; Ord. No. 2524 §1, 9-11-1989; Ord. No. 2013-28 §§1 — 3, 9-9-2013]
A.
The City parks shall be open to the public from one-half (1/2) hour
before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset daily, except for
the following facilities: Tennis court facility at Woodson Road Park
which shall be open until 10:30 P.M. and athletic fields, subject
to the issuance of a field permit, at Legion Park which shall be open
until 11:00 P.M. and Woodson Road Park, which shall be open until
10:30 P.M.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to use any City park
prior to or after the hours established for public use, except in
cases where a park reservation permit or field permit has been issued
by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
C.
Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor.
[Code 1961 §6-35A; CC 1976 §4-22; Ord. No. 972 §1, 6-13-1966; Ord. No. 98-5 §1, 2-24-1998; Ord. No. 98-55 §1, 9-29-1998; Ord. No. 2017-02 §§3 — 4, 1-9-2017]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle, skateboard,
roller skates or roller blades within the Overland Wild Acres Park.
B.
Dogs are permitted, within Wild Acres Park, only when restrained in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 215.180.
C.
Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor.
[CC 1976 §18½-2; Ord. No. 91-44 §1, 9-9-1991; Ord.
No. 93-62 §1, 10-25-1993]
The community center which is currently under construction at
Goodale Avenue and Lackland Road, shall hereafter be known, named
and designated "Frank Munsch Community Center". Policies and procedures
for the use of the Frank Munsch Community Center described in Exhibit
"A" attached to Ordinance No. 93-62 are hereby adopted and incorporated
herein as if fully set out in this Section.
[CC 1976 §18½-3; Ord. No. 92-18 §1, 4-13-1992; Ord. No. 92-26 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1992; Ord. No. 92-42 §1, 9-14-1992; Ord. No. 93-62 §2, 10-25-1993; Ord. No. 94-18 §1, 4-18-1994; Ord. No. 2001-11 §1, 2-27-2001; Ord. No. 2004-56 §1, 9-14-2004; Ord. No. 2010-10 §1, 4-12-2010; Ord. No. 2010-41 §1, 11-22-2010; Ord. No. 2011-8 §1, 2-28-2011; Ord. No. 2023-11, 5-22-2023]
User fees relating to various activities and use of City parks
and the Frank Munsch Community Center are established as set out below:
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Resident identification card
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$10.00
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Resident identification discount card
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$5.00
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Senior citizen (age sixty-two (62) years and over) and children
(age six (6) through twelve (12) years) and disabled persons receiving
disability benefits
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Non-resident identification card
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$25.00
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Replacement identification card (resident and non-resident)
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$5.00
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Overland business membership
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$50.00
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Overland business identification card
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$15.00
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An Overland resident identification card is required for any
person six (6) years of age and over for use of the community center,
swimming pool and tennis courts.
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To obtain an Overland resident identification card, proof of
residency is required. Such proof shall be a current occupancy permit,
if applicable, plus one (1) of the following: Current Missouri driver's
license or other Missouri I.D. or paid real estate or personal property
tax receipt. Persons under the age of sixteen (16) years must be accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian to obtain a card and the same proof
of residency and full fee will be required. The child must either
live with or be under legal custody of the adult with whom the child
comes to receive an identification card.
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Persons residing at their current residence prior to enactment
of the occupancy permit requirement (January 13, 1975) shall not be
required to show an occupancy permit and an alternate proof of residency
shall be at the discretion of the City Clerk.
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COMMUNITY CENTER
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Guest pass, resident
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$3.00
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Guest discount pass resident.
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$2.00
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Senior citizen (age sixty-two (62) years and over) and children
(age six (6) through twelve (12) years.
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WEIGHT ROOM
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Weight room membership, resident
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$60.00
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Weight room family membership, resident
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$140.00
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Family consist of no more than four (4) people
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Weight room membership, non-resident
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$105.00
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Overland business
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$105.00
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RACQUETBALL COURT RENTAL
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Residents or non-residents (per hour)
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$10.00
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WALLEYBALL COURT RENTAL
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Residents or non-residents (per hour)
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$15.00
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ROOM RENTALS
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Room rentals--open to the general public, residents and
non-residents
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Security deposit--applies to all room rentals
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$150.00
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Kitchen access, per event (if applicable)
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$35.00
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Late fee
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$25.00
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A late fee will be charged for turning in or changing a rental
setup diagram less than three (3) days prior to the scheduled event.
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Gymnasium
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Resident (per hour--during normal business hours)
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$40.00
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Resident (per hour--outside normal business hours)
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$50.00
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Non-resident (per hour--during normal business hours)
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$50.00
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Non-resident (per hour--outside normal business hours)
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$60.00
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Activity room, Classroom 1 and Classroom 2 (per hour)
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Resident (normal business hours)
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$25.00
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Resident (outside normal business hours)
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$40.00
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Non-resident (normal business hours)
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$30.00
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Non-resident (outside normal business hours)
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$50.00
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Classroom No. 1--room specifications
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Size
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31' x 27'
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Capacity
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60
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Classroom No. 2--room specifications
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Size
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31' x 22'
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Capacity
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50
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Activity room--includes kitchen
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Size
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22' x 18'
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Capacity
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40
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Multi-purpose room
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Resident (per hour--during normal business hours)
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$30.00
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Resident (per hour--outside normal business hours)
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$45.00
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Non-resident (per hour--during normal business hours)
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$40.00
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Non-resident (per hour--outside normal business hours)
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$60.00
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Multi-purpose--room specifications
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Size
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42' x 32'
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Capacity
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80
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WILD ACRES GYM
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Room rentals--open to the general public, residents and
non-residents
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Resident (5 hour period)
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$450.00
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Non-resident (5 hour period)
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$550.00
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Resident and non-resident (each additional hour)
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$70.00
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Security deposit
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$250.00
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CITY OF OVERLAND PARKS
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Pavilion rentals--open to the general public, residents
and non-residents
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Resident
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$30.00
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Non-resident
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$50.00
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Portable stage rental
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Delivery, setup, breakdown, and one (1) day rental
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$350.00
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Each additional day
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$100.00
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Practice Field Lights
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Resident and non-residents
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$75.00
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A.
Prohibited Fishing. No person shall fish in any waterways
in Wild Acres Park, whether off-shore or by boat and whether by the
use of hook-and-line, net, trap or other device, except in waterways
designated by the Director for that use and under such regulations
and restrictions as provided for herein or may be later prescribed
by the Director. No person shall fish, at any time, in any area designated
for bathing or swimming.
B.
Authorized Fishing. Where fishing is authorized, all persons
shall comply with Missouri State law and such regulations of the Director
in the pursuit of fish, crawfish and other waterbound wildlife in
Wild Acres Park waterways.
C.
Fish Stocking Prohibited. No person shall place or cause
to be placed any fish or other aquatic life, unless acting under written
authorization of the Director, in any waterway in or adjacent to any
Wild Acres Park or into any stream, tributary or other waterway flowing
into such waters for any purpose.
D.
Creating Fish Habitat Prohibited. No person shall place
or cause to be placed any brush, debris, or other material or thing,
unless acting under written authorization of the Director, in any
waterway in a Wild Acres Park for the purposes of creating or enhancing
the habitat for fish or other aquatic life.
E.
Fish Cleaning. No person shall clean fish while in the
park.
F.
Commerce Prohibited. No person shall engage in commercial
fishing or the buying and selling of fish, crawfish or other waterbound
wildlife caught in any waterways in Wild Acres Park.
[Ord. No. 2021-15, 8-9-2021]
A.
When
Required. A permit approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation,
or City Council shall be obtained from the City before any exclusive
use of any City Park or Park facility or portion thereof will be permitted.
B.
Permit
Effect. No person not invited by a permittee shall loiter or remain
in or on any City Park facility reserved by an issued permit.
C.
Permit
Application. Applications shall be submitted, in writing, in advance
of the proposed use on a form provided by the City.
D.
Permit
Requirements.
1.
Code Compliance. Any permittee shall, as a condition of issuance
of a permit, be bound by all City Park rules, regulations, and policies
and all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as though fully
inserted into the issued permit.
2.
Waiver. Any permittee shall, as a condition of issuance of a permit,
agree to a waiver and release of liability provision and indemnification
agreement. The permittee shall also, as a condition of any permit
issued, be responsible for the cost of any damage to City Park facilities
or other property occurring during such permitted event and, depending
on the type of permit, may be required to submit a deposit to cover
any such damage prior to issuance of any permit.
3.
Insurance Required. The City reserves the right to review any activity
involving the use of any City facility and impose specific insurance
requirements based upon perceived risks related to the use of the
facility. Nothing in this requirement or the insurance shall be deemed
a waiver of the City's sovereign immunity. Upon request, the City
Council may waive or modify these insurance requirements upon good
cause shown.
E.
Permit
Fees. A schedule of fees shall be kept on file with the Department
of Parks and Recreation and the Office of the City Clerk.
F.
Permit
Standards. The Director of Parks and Recreation or their designee
may issue a permit when he/she finds that:
1.
The proposed activity or use will not unreasonably interfere with
or detract from the general public enjoyment of the City Park;
2.
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with
or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety, and
recreation;
3.
The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite
violence, crime, or disorderly conduct;
4.
The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary, or
burdensome expense or police operation by the City; and
5.
The City Park facilities desired have not been reserved for other
use at the day and hour requested in the application.
G.
City
Council Approval Required When. City Council approval is required
where any permit requests closure of an entire City Park or when,
based on the number of expected participants or desired events, the
Director of Parks and Recreation reasonably determines such permit
requires facilities or areas to be closed in addition to the desired
rental facilities. City Council approval shall also be required when
City services are requested or if the Director of Parks and Recreation
reasonably determines that City services are required to meet the
above permit standards.
H.
Revocation.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have the authority to revoke
a permit issued pursuant to this Section upon a finding of violation
of any rule or any provision of the Municipal Code or other City ordinance,
rule, or policy applicable to use of such permitted area, or upon
good cause shown. If a permit is revoked, a refund will not be provided.
I.
Cancellation.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have the authority to cancel
a permit issued pursuant to this Section due to inclement weather
conditions or upon other good cause shown. Refunds for cancellations,
either by the Director of Parks and Recreation or by the permittee,
shall be in accordance with the City's refund policy, on file with
the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Office of the City
Clerk. Upon request, the City Council may waive or modify the provisions
of the refund policy upon good cause shown.
J.
Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by denial, revocation, or cancellation of a permit
of a permit, by Director of Parks and Recreation, may appeal such
decision to the City Council.
K.
Supervision.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall generally oversee the permits
issued hereunder.
