HomeMy WebLinkAbout65-107 09-14-1965RESOLUTION NO. 107
WHEREAS, the City of Euless has acquired Midway Park and
anticipates the acquisition of additional park sites and facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Euless has contracted with the Hurst- Euless-
Bedford Independent School District to conduct summer recreation programs
on public school sites located in and about the City of Euless, and
WHEREAS, the City of Euless has determined that a policy of park
operation should be adopted and made a matter of public record;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL:
SECTION I: CITY RECREATION DIRECTOR,
There shall be employed by the City a City Recreation Director
who shall, with the advice and counsel of the City Recreation Board, formulate,
operate and maintain a municipal recreation program for the citizens and youth
of the City of Euless. The City Recreation Director shall be selected by the
City Manager. In the absence of the City Recreation Director, the City Manager
or his duly authorized representative may perform the various duties and policies
set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION II: RESERVATION OF FACILITIES.
Municipally owned or controlled ball diamonds, tennis courts
and swimming pools must be reserved in advance with the City Recreation
Department which has the responsibility for operation of the City Recreation
Program and the scheduling thereof.
Item V- Council Minutes
September 14, 1965
SECTION III: FEES FOR BALL DIAMONDS.
There shall be charged in advance a $5.00 maintenance
fee for each reservation of a municipally operated ball diamond. There
shall be an additional advance fee charge of $2.00 per hour for light
expenses at Midway Park ball diamond and $4.00 per hour for light expenses
at the Bell High School ball diamond.
SECTION IV: RESERVATION OF SWIMMING POOLS AND FEES THEREFOR,
Midway Park pool may be reserved for private parties of
forty (40) persons or less at other than regular hours of operation. The
City life guards must be on duty continuously during such use. The pool
shall be closed promptly at 12:00 p.m. The pool will not be reserved on
Wednesday and Sunday evenings. A reservation fee of $15.00 per hour
shall be paid in advance to the City. Five or more responsible adults shall
be present continuously during such use. The City Recreation Director or
his duly authorized representative shall have broad discretion in determining
proper use of municipal swimming pools.
SECTION V. TENNIS COURTS.
Municipally owned or controlled tennis courts may in the
discretion of the City Recreation Director be reserved for private dances
by parents of teenagers who reside in the City of Euless. Three responsible
adults must make the reservation with the City Recreation Department and
be present continuously during such use of municipally owned or controlled
tennis courts. No foreign or slick substances shall be applied to the surface
of tennis courts without express consent of the City Recreation Director.
There shall be charged in advance a $2.00 per hour use fee for the reserva-
tion of tennis courts for such purposes.
SECTION VI. LIABILITY OF PERSONS RESERVING FACILITIES.
Persons reserving municipal recreation facilities shall agree
in writing to save and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, suits,
and demands asserted against City as a result of such use. Defective or
damaged equipment and facilities must be reported forthwith to City by
persons reserving facilities.
SECTION VII, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in City parks, playgrounds
and pools. Persons violating this rule will be required to leave the recrea-
tion area forthwith and may in the discretion of the City Recreation Director
be prohibited from future use of City park facilities.
SECTION VIII. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO FACILITIES.
City shall be reimbursed by the responsible parties for all
damages inflicted to municipal recreational facilities. A written acceptance
of responsibility shall be executed upon reservation of municipal facilities.
SECTION IX. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES MUST BE EXPRESSLY AUTI-DRIZED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No person, group or organization shall reserve or make use
of City recreation facilities for fund raising activities or gain without express
consent of the Euless City Council.
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SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED this the Z-4 day of
ATTEST:
C&C;)
City Secretary
PREPARED BY CITY ATTORNEY:
APPROVED:
1965.
MAYOR