COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2023-O-31: Amending Chapter 12.5 Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances
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DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation
SUMMARY:
First Reading was approved by City Council at the October 2, 2023 Meeting.
Amending Chapter 12.5 Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances by updating the following sections: Sec. 12.5-1. Activities prohibited in parks; enforcement
Section 12.5-1(2) - Changing the approval to allow alcoholic beverages into parks from the City Council to the City Manager.
Section 12.5-1(8) - Prohibiting smoking cigarettes and the electronic smoking in City Parks. (As per House Bill 105 adopted by the FL House of Representatives July 1, 2022)
Sections 9 - 16 are Park Rules posted in all City Parks
Section 12.5-1(9) - Prohibiting Block benches or public walkways as to impede free and uninterrupted use and passage by others.
Section 12.5-1(10) - Prohibits Littering
Section 12.5-1(11) - Prohibiting eating or drinking or animals in skatepark, playground or splash pad at Whistle Stop Park.
Section 12.5-1(12) - Prohibiting metal detecting or treasure hunting or digging holes.
Section 12.5-(13) - Prohibiting removal or damaging plants and landscaping, feeding or disturbing wildlife.
Section 12.5-1(14) - Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters or motorized vehicles in designated areas only.
Section 12.5-1(14) - Prohibiting bathing, shaving or washing clothes in public restrooms.
Section 12.5-1(15) - Prohibiting aggressive behavior or fighting.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Ordinance 2023-O-31 Amending the Chapter 12.5 Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances.