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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-16-Ordinance 2260_Park Board, EstablishORDINANCE NO.2260 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT,POWERS AND DUTIES OF A PARK AND RECREATION BOARD BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1.PURPOSE.The purpose ofthis ordinance is to create a park and recreation board to plan,develop and conduct community-wide recreational and leisure facilities and activities which are designed to strengthen family and community relationships thereby enhancing the quality of life in the Waukee community, Section 2.BOARD CREATED;APPOINTED;TERMS:There shall be a Park and Recreation Board for the City consisting of a Chairperson and nine (9)citizens of legal age whose members shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City council for three (3)year overlapping terms ending on December 31 of each year.Members named upon the enactment of this chapter shall hold office for such terms as the Mayor shall designate with the approval of the City Council.The terms of not more than three (3)members shall expire in anyone year. Section 3.OFFICERS;TERM;COMPENSATION:Officers of the Board shall consist of a Chairperson,Vice Chairperson and Secretary. A.Chairperson.The Chairperson shall be a member of the City Council appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Council.The Chairperson shall be an ex-efficio member of the Board and have no voting privileges except in the case of a tie vote ofthe members present. B.Vice Chairperson and Secretary.At its first meeting in January of each year,the Board shall elect one of its members as Vice Chairman and one as Secretary. C.Tenure of Office.The tenure of an officer,including the Chairperson,shall be for a period of one year.An Officer may be elected for succeeding year. D.Compensation.Members shall serve without compensation.A member may receive actual expenses incurred in conducting business for the Board and may apply for reimbursement when attending seminars or conventions authorized by the Board.Such expenses must be approved prior to their being incurred. ,1{~l' I B. POWERS AND DUTIES.The Board Shall: Development.Seek the development of a broad variety of programs,areas,facilities and services to meet community needs and demands. Planning.Establish,maintain and update plans for parks and recreation facilities,consistent with the overall City comprehensive Plan.I Section 4. A. C.Administrative Powers.Exercise,subject to City Council approval,all administrative powers in the adoption of policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and control of all parks, recreational program or activity. D.Rates and Charges.Subject to City Council approval,establish fees,rates and charges for the use of a City park,pleasure ground or other recreational facility,or for participation in a recreational pro gram or activity. E.Leasing to Organizations.Have authority to lease,under reasonable rules and requirements and subject to City Council approval,a particular park or portion thereof,as follows: 1).For a period not in excess often (10)days to charitable, fraternal and patriotic organizations for the purpose of permitting such organizations to conduct celebrations, anniversaries and entertainment. 2).For a period not to exceed six (6)months,as the board shall deem proper,for the purpose of permitting the playing of amateur or professional athletic games. F.Budget.Submit a recommended budget for consideration by the City Council for inclusion in the annual budget. Section 5.MEETINGS:Meetings of the Board shall be held at least monthly with additional meetings or committee meetings held as deemed advisable by the Board.All Board and committee meetings shall be held in full compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law and minutes thereof filed with Board Secretary and City Clerk. Section 6.REPORTS:The Board shall file a written annual report with the City Council and may make such other reports to the City Council as it deems advisable or as may be requested by the City Council.The City shall provide monthly financial reports pertaining to Board activities to each member of the Board. Section 7.APPEAL:Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may file an appeal with the Council within Thirty (30)days of the action appealed from. Section 8.BOARD DISCONTINUED:The Council may discontinue the Board by adopting a resolution proposing the action,and publishing notice as provided in section 362.3 of the Iowa Code,of the resolution and of a date,time and place of a public hearing on the proposal,and may discontinue the Board by ordinance or amendment not sooner than thirty days following the hearing. Section 9.REPEALER:All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 10.SEVERABILITY CLAUSE:If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 11.EFFECTIVE DATE:This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final passage,approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the City Council this 16th day of November,1998,and approved this 161h day of November,1998. Mayor Donald L.Bailey,r. J )