[Adopted 11-13-1957, approved 11-15-1957; amended in its entirety 11-10-1976, approved 11-12-1976; amended 4-23-1980, approved 4-24-1980]
[Added 4-10-1981, approved 4-13-1981[1]]
No person shall use Memorial Field Stadium, press booth or the
picnic areas at Memorial Field, Brush Park or Hutchinson Field without
first obtaining a permit therefor from the Commissioner of Recreation.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to activities sponsored
by the City of Mount Vernon.
[Added 4-10-1981, approved 4-13-1981[1]]
A.
No permit shall be issued by the Commissioner of Recreation for the
use of Memorial Field Stadium or the picnic areas at Brush Park, Hutchinson
Field or Memorial Field until the applicant shall have first agreed
to indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless from any and
all claims arising from the applicant's use of the aforesaid
stadium and picnic areas, and the applicant shall agree to compensate
the City for any damage done by reason of the applicant's use
of the aforesaid stadium and areas.
B.
No permit for use of the stadium and picnic areas shall be issued,
except as hereinafter provided, until the applicant shall have first
placed on file with the Commissioner of Recreation a public liability
insurance policy, indicating combined single limit bodily injury and
property damage coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 for each occurrence,
said coverage including the City of Mount Vernon as an additional
named insured.
[Amended 12-9-1981, approved 12-10-1981; 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991]
[Added 4-10-1981, approved 4-13-1981[1]]
A.
The Commissioner of Recreation shall charge the following fees for
use of Memorial Field Stadium:
[Amended 8-12-1981, approved 8-13-1981; 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991; 5-22-1996, approved 5-23-1996; 3-23-2005, approved 3-24-2005]
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Activity/Time
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Fee
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Day: between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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Night: between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Sporting events
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Professional
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Day
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$2,825
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Night
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$3,125
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Holiday
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$3,425
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Semiprofessional
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Day
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$1,875
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Night
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$2,175
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Holiday
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$2,475
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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College and high school (located outside of City)
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Day
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$1,875
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Night
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$2,175
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Holiday
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$2,475
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Amateur (located in City)
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Day
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$1,150
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Night
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$1,300
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Holiday
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$1,450
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Amateur (located outside of City)
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Day
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$1,250
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Night
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$1,400
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Holiday
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$1,550
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Theatrical events (such as concerts and plays)
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Day
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$1,875
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Night
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$2,175
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Holiday
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$2,475
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Lectures, meetings and rallies
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Day
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$1,280
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Night
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$1,430
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Holiday
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$1,580
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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Specialty shows (animal shows, bazaars, business shows, merchandise
shows, circuses, antique shows, expositions, horse shows, dog shows,
flea markets)
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Day
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$2,825
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Night
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$3,125
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Holiday
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$3,425
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Additional night-rate fee for lights
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$1,600
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B.
Press booth. The Commissioner of Recreation shall charge the following
additional fees for the use of the press booth at Memorial Field Stadium:
[Amended 10-29-1981, approved 10-30-1981]
C.
Picnic areas at Memorial Field, Brush Park and Hutchinson Field.
(1)
The following fees shall be charged by the Commissioner of Recreation
for use of the aforesaid picnic areas in accordance with the following:
[Amended 8-11-1993, approved 8-12-1993]
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Number of People
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Fee
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50 or fewer
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$50
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Over 50
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$75
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D.
Special rentals. The Commissioner of Recreation may set special rental
fees subject to the approval of the City Council, based on the following
factors:
E.
Special rentals with promoters.
[Added 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991[2]]
(1)
The Commissioner of Recreation may set special rental fees for
special events with promoters subject to the approval of the City
Council based on the following factors:
(2)
All promoters will be assessed a nonrefundable application processing
fee of $50, which shall cover the cost of:
(3)
For any event in which the crowd capacity exceeds 1,500, promoters
shall be assessed a special rate to be determined by the Commissioner
of Recreation.
F.
Parking lots at Memorial Field, Brush Park and Hutchinson Field.
[Added 1-8-1986, approved 1-9-1986]
(1)
The Commissioner of Recreation may issue permits for the use
of parking spaces in the parking lots at the aforesaid municipal fields.
(2)
The Commissioner of Recreation shall charge $16 per month for
each parking space.
(3)
Permits are not transferable.
(4)
Permittees shall use only the parking spaces designated by the
Commissioner of Recreation for permit parking and shall use such parking
spaces at their own risk.
A.
Tennis courts under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Department
are available for legal residents of the City of Mount Vernon or owners
of property within the City of Mount Vernon and nonresidents, subject
to the conditions herein.
[Amended 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991]
B.
All players must purchase a season permit in person and register
with the Department of Recreation, Room 3, Municipal Building, Mount
Vernon.
C.
Residents and City property owners. Adult permits (18 years of age
or older) are $55. Senior citizen permits (60 years of age or older)
are $35. Youth permits (under 18 years of age) are $35. Family permits
are $85 (includes mother, father and all children under 18 years of
age). Permits for the disabled are $20. Permits are good for the calendar
year issued and do not include the tennis bubble at Memorial Field.
[Amended 4-14-1982, approved 4-15-1982; 5-26-1982, approved 5-27-1982; 6-23-1982, approved 6-24-1982; 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991; 4-26-1995, approved 4-27-1995]
D.
Permits are not transferable.
E.
Nonresidents. Adult permits (18 years of age or older) are $115.
Senior citizen permits (60 years of age or older) are $65. Youth permits
(under 18 years of age) are $55. Family permits are $190 (includes
mother, father and all children under 18 years of age). Permits for
the disabled are $55. Permits are good for the calendar year issued
and do not include the tennis bubble at Memorial Field.
[Amended 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991; 4-26-1995, approved 4-27-1995]
F.
Before using the tennis courts, all players shall first register
with the attendant on duty by displaying a valid permit and providing
name, address and proper identification.
G.
Players not holding a valid season permit may play only as the guest
of a valid permit holder. Guests shall not play without at least one
valid permit holder on the court. All guest fees shall be paid before
players are admitted to courts. Guest fees shall be as follows: $10
per guest.
[Amended 4-26-1995, approved 4-27-1995]
H.
Attendants have been instructed to provide receipts for all fees
paid. Please take and keep your receipt.
I.
Telephone reservations will be accepted two days in advance. Names,
addresses and permit numbers must be given when reservations are made.
[Amended 4-14-1982, approved 4-15-1982]
J.
Reservations will be held only until 10 minutes after the hour scheduled.
In case those who have reserved the court are not present on the exact
hour scheduled, others waiting for courts will be tentatively allowed
to play until 10 minutes past the hour; then if the scheduled players
have not arrived, the tentative players shall pay for the court and
have the use of it for the balance of the hour.
K.
A reservation may not be canceled later than one hour before the
scheduled hour on weekdays and three hours on Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays. Those failing to cancel reservations in accordance with
the foregoing shall thereafter be denied the privilege of making reservations.
L.
Reservations shall be made for one hour only. If, however, at the
close of one hour of play a court is open, it may be booked by those
who have already played.
M.
There shall be no tennis lessons on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
N.
There shall be no tennis lessons after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.
O.
Proper tennis attire must be worn at all times. Only those wearing
smooth, rubber-soled shoes without heels will be allowed to play on
the courts.
P.
Tournaments and leagues. The Commissioner of Recreation shall charge
the following fees for use of the tennis courts.
[Added 6-12-1991, approved 6-13-1991]
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Activity/Time
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Fee
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Tennis tournaments
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Single
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$20
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Doubles
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$25
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Junior vets
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$15
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Seniors
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$10
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Junior boys and girls
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$8
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Tennis leagues
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Men's and women's singles, per play
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$10
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Men's and women's doubles, per team
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$15
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Q.
Group rates. The group rate for the use of two or more courts, for
persons not holding a season permit, shall be $20 per court per hour.
[Added 4-26-1995, approved 4-27-1995]
The Commissioner of Recreation shall have the right to regulate
the use of the field on all matters not covered by these rules and
regulations.
[Added 6-26-1981, approved 6-26-1981]
A.
It shall be unlawful to loiter or to remain in Memorial Field between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without the prior special permission
of the Commissioner of Recreation.
B.
The Commissioner of Recreation is hereby authorized and directed
to install at each entranceway a chain or gate which may be secured
during the hours Memorial Field shall be closed and post at each said
entranceway a sign stating clearly and legibly: FIELD CLOSED —
10:00 p.m. — 6:00 a.m.
