Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 103 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Parks And Recreation" By Creating Section 103.04 Entitled "Designated Children Play Areas" To Establish Regulations Relating To Play Areas Within City Parks; Providing A Repealer Provision; A Severability Clause; And An Effective Date.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached amended Ordinance.
Explanation:
This ordinance addresses the safety of children in parks citywide, while maximizing the utilization of play areas and equipment available for children, for whom the equipment is specifically designed. There are currently thirty-eight (38) play areas in the City's parks. Appropriate signage will be placed at the designated play areas reflecting the restrictions and how to report a violation. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts staff and Police Officers will monitor these areas for compliance and respond to complaints by any member of the public that observes what they believe to be a violation of the Code. A violator is subject to a fine of up to $500.00 and/or imprisonment for up to 60 days. The cost of producing and installing 94 signs at the forty (40) locations with designated play areas is $7,040.00. Funding for the purchasing of said signs will be from account number 01.2042.00297.521.005214 and the purchase will be coordinated with Procurement.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Frank Fernandez, Chief of Police