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P.H. 2024-05: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 98, "PARKS AND RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS,” OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 98.01, “DEFINITIONS,” TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND PARK RANGER; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.02, “PROHIBITED ACTS,” TO MODIFY PROHIBITED ACTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.07, “PUBLIC EVENT,” TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT; BY DELETING SECTION 98.10, “RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND PROGRAM FEES,” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND CREATING A NEW SECTION 98.10, “AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PARKS AND RECREATION FEES, TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR USE OF CITY PARKS, THE PUBLIC BEACH, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.13, “MUNICIPAL BEACHES AND PARKS; HOURS AND PERMITS,” TO DELETE VARIOUS SECTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.15, “DISCOUNTS AND BENEFITS,” TO DELETE REQUIREMENT OF SHOWING MOST RECENT PAYROLL CHECK STUB; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.46, “HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATIONS,” TO ADD JUNETEENTH AS A HOLIDAY AND TO PROVIDE FOR POSSIBLE USE OF RECREATIONAL CENTERS ON CERTAIN HOLIDAYS; BY DELETING SECTION 98.47, “RECREATION CENTER FEES,” IN ITS ENTIRETY; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.49, “APPLICATION AND INVESTIGATION,” TO MODIFY PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.80, “CITY-OWNED SHOWMOBILE,” TO MODIFY RENTAL CHARGES AND MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98.81, “CITY-OWNED PORTABLE STAGE,” TO ADD SPECIFIC TERMS TO RENTAL CHARGES AND MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: OCTOBER 10, 2023
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(Staff Contact: Mark A. Beaudreau)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The ordinance is amending various sections of Chapter 98 Parks and Playgrounds, with changes taking place in the following Sections:
• 98.01 Definitions
• 98.02 Prohibited Acts
• 98.07 Public Events
• 98.10 Recreational Facility and Program Fees
• 98.13 Municipal beaches and parks; hours and permits
• 98.15 Discounts and benefits
• 98.46 Hours and days of operation
• 98.47 Recreation Center Fees
• 98.49 Application and Investigation
• 98.80 City-Owned Showmobile
• 98.81 City-Owned Portable Stage
In making the changes the Parks and Recreation Department is looking to clarify the language in the various sections of the ordinance to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to provide a more efficient service to the residents and public who use the Parks and Recreation Department facilities. The City Manager or designee shall be empowered to establish all Parks and Recreation fees, which will be available in hard copy at each facility and allow the adjustment of fees as needed and assign fees to new programs as they are implemented.
Origin of request for this action: Parks and Recreation Department Staff
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A
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