2004-03 Public ParksRESOLUTION NO. 04 -03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 03-08; GUIDELINES FOR USE OF
PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT
ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH
APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR REVIEW;
PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO
FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there are located within the City of Okeechobee certain public parks and other
areas owned by the City of Okeechobee that are intended for, and open for use by,
the general public, with certain restrictions; and
WHEREAS, these uses change from time to time, and problems arise by certain uses that
are not anticipated, but should be the subject of regulation and control by the City
of Okeechobee for the safety and welfare of its citizens, and which requires
supplementing existing rules as necessary;
NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
presiding Officer for the City:
1. THAT permission for charitable or benevolent organizations, or non profit
groups, to engage in certain activities in City parks or on City lands, is
governed by Article IV, Sections 14 -141 to 14 -149 of the City Code of
Ordinances, which regulations and restrictions shall be considered by
General Services whenever an application or request for use of public areas
is made, and followed accordingly.
2. THAT for any authorized use of the public parks or rights -of -way within the
City, the following regulations shall be followed, as applicable:
a. The organization or permit holder, or their designee, shall be
responsible to completely clean up the public area used by the permit,
within two days of completion of the event, unless otherwise
designated in the permit.
b. No trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be parked along any
street or avenue or public right -of -way, or in a marked parking spot,
unless the right -of -way is closed for the event, not otherwise blocked
off by the City. No other motor vehicles or trailers will be allowed to
park or remain on the Park grounds unless prior written approval is
obtained from the City Public Works Director or their designee, or
such vehicle or trailer is participating in an event such as a permitted
activity or car show. Any motor vehicle or trailer parked in violation of
this section may be towed by the City at the owner's expense, who
shall be liable for all towing and storage fees.
c. Golf carts, 4- wheelers or other vehicles not licensed for use on public
rights -of -way, will not be permitted on the Park grounds without prior
written approval of the City Public Works Director or their designee.
d. Certain events, such as but not limited to parades, or those which
draw a large number of people, require significant incurring of costs
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 16 "d day of March, 2004.
ATTEST:
a• Gamiote. City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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e. For activities in Flagler Park, the use of generators for power is
encouraged, as electric outlets are limited and subject to the right of
the City to deny their use. When generators or extension cords are
used, the applicant shall cause a U.L. approved extension cord of
proper gauge to be safely attached, and routed so as to not interfere
with any pedestrian path, or in such area as may pose a risk of harm
to the public or other participants.
John R. Cook, City Attorney
by the City, for traffic control, crowd control, fire safety, paramedic
service, or general policing, which often requires adding personnel,
and incurring overtime labor expense. For any such event, the City
may require the organization or permit holder to be responsible for
these additional costs, including property or personal injury damages
that may occur during the event. There will be a mandatory inspection
meeting between the Public Works Director or their designee and a
representative from the permit holder prior to and after each event.
Any additional expenses as stated above, will be billed to the
organization or permit holder, who shall pay such sum to the City.
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James. E Kirk, Mayor