Chapter 4.60
SYRACUSE CITY COMMUNITY CENTER

Sections:

4.60.010    Hours of operations.

4.60.020    Center availability.

4.60.030    Building membership fees.

4.60.040    Building usage.

4.60.050    Building rental and fees.

4.60.060    Alcoholic beverages, drugs or gambling.

4.60.070    Nuisances.

4.60.080    Safety and security.

4.60.090    Lost and found policy.

4.60.100    Gymnasium policies.

4.60.110    Indoor track policies.

4.60.120    Arts and crafts room policies.

4.60.010 Hours of operations.

The Syracuse City Community Center shall be open to the public as follows:

Monday through Thursday – 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Operating hours are established by the Syracuse City Community Center management and are subject to change. At any time during which the building, or certain areas of the building, will be closed during regular operating hours, prior notices must be posted to inform patrons. The Community Center will be closed on major holidays (i.e., Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, etc.). [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-1.]

4.60.020 Center availability.

The City reserves the right to withhold reservations for any given day during the period of availability for any City sponsored event or if the City determines there is necessary maintenance, cleanup, repair, or other work of an extraordinary nature that needs to be performed at the Community Center. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-2.]

4.60.030 Building membership fees.

The following fee schedule shall be applicable to all patrons of the Syracuse City Community Center:

Syracuse Resident

Day Pass

Monthly Pass

Yearly Pass

Child (5 – 13)

$0.50

$4.00

$35.00

Youth (14 – 17)

$1.00

$10.00

$75.00

Adult (18 – 59)

$2.00

$15.00

$100.00

Adult Couple

N/A

$25.00

$175.00

Senior (60+)

$0.50

$4.00

$35.00

Senior Couple

N/A

$6.00

$55.00

Family Pass

N/A

$50.00

$250.00

Nonresident

Day Pass

Monthly Pass

Yearly Pass

Child (5 – 13)

$0.50

$7.00

$60.00

Youth (14 – 17)

$1.00

$15.00

$100.00

Adult (18 – 59)

$2.00

$25.00

$180.00

Adult Couple

N/A

$45.00

$300.00

Senior (60+)

$0.50

$7.00

$60.00

Senior Couple

N/A

$10.00

$100.00

Family Pass

N/A

$75.00

$400.00

(A) Use of the indoor track, gyms, and equipment room are included in the daily admission and annual membership fees.

(B) A family is defined as two adults and any dependent children living in the same household. The children must be dependents on your tax return.

(C) Employees and immediate family members of Syracuse City will be admitted into the Community Center free of charge. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 08-02 § 19; Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-3.]

4.60.040 Building usage.

(A) All pass holders will be identified by wearing wristband/stamp that will be given to those patrons that will be using the gyms, equipment room, and/or track. If anyone is seen using these areas without the proper wristband, they will be asked to leave, or check in at the reception desk.

(B) Passes do not replace any required registration fees for special classes and events held in the Syracuse Community Center. Spectators attending recreation events (i.e., Jr. Jazz games) may not use the facilities themselves unless they have a pass.

(C) There will be times when regular use of the Community Center will be closed to the public. This may be during holidays, special events, Syracuse recreation programs, or times during which the gyms have been rented by outside parties. At any time when the gym(s) are closed during regular hours, the holder of this pass is not allowed regular usage of the Community Center. Notices will be posted prior to these times.

(D) Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult when using the track and/or gym(s), unless participating in a specific event or activity designed for a younger age group (i.e., Jr. Jazz, special events).

(E) No strollers will be allowed on the track.

(F) Use of any net equipment (volleyball, tennis, badminton) must first be scheduled for setup. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-4.]

4.60.050 Building rental and fees.

Any person/group may rent the Syracuse Community Center under the following conditions:

(A) Must schedule for an available date, and be willing to sign a building rental agreement form.

(B) Must pay a deposit at time of scheduling. Deposit is refundable if facility is left clean and undamaged.

(C) Must pay the lesser between the hourly rate and daily fee.

(D) All events/activities must be legal and be in conformance with all Syracuse City ordinances.

(E) The following fee schedule shall be applicable to patrons wishing to reserve an area of the Community Center.

Gymnasium

 

Deposit

Fee per Hour

Fee per Entire Day

Resident

$100.00

$50.00

$500.00

Nonresident

$100.00

$100.00

$800.00

(1) This fee will be assessed for each gym used.

(2) Only one gym will be available to rent, unless being used for a sporting event.

Classroom/Arts Crafts Room

 

Deposit

Fee per Hour

Fee per Entire Day

Resident

$50.00

$20.00

$160.00

Nonresident

$50.00

$40.00

$280.00

[Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 08-02 § 20; Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-4.]

4.60.060 Alcoholic beverages, drugs or gambling.

The sale, consumption or possession of intoxicating liquors or beverages and dangerous or narcotic drugs, or gambling of any kind, is prohibited in the Community Center. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-5.]

4.60.070 Nuisances.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language; to commit any obscene or indecent act; to fight; or to create a public disturbance or nuisance in any park. Any person who loiters in a park under the influence of alcohol or drugs or who otherwise disturbs the peace of Center users by begging, soliciting, making undue noise or engaging in disruptive activities shall be deemed to create a nuisance. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-6.]

4.60.080 Safety and security.

(A) During any building rental, at least one Syracuse City employee will be present in case of any emergency.

(B) Employee Training. All Syracuse City employees (exception: seasonal and part-timers who are not in supervisory positions, such as officials and scorekeepers) who will be working in the Syracuse Community Center must receive training in and/or be certified in the following:

(1) First aid/CPR.

(2) Blood borne pathogen exposure control.

(3) Proper evacuation of the building.

(4) How to safely set up and use equipment in the building (i.e., baskets, volleyball, badminton, and tennis nets, etc.) [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-7.]

4.60.090 Lost and found policy.

Syracuse Community Center and/or employees will not be responsible for any personal property lost or stolen, or missing from any part of the facility. Lost items, which are found by Center personnel or guests, should be turned in to the front desk area of the Center. The Director will hold the item or items for 30 days, after which time unclaimed items may be taken to a nonprofit organization. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-8.]

4.60.100 Gymnasium policies.

(A) All membership holders must check in at the front desk and obtain a wristband/stamp prior to entering the gymnasium.

(B) Hanging on basketball rims is prohibited.

(C) Wear only shoes that do not mark the gym floor.

(D) Only capped, spill-proof water bottles are allowed. No gum, food or other drinks.

(E) Offensive language or behavior, roughhousing and fighting will not be tolerated.

(F) Syracuse Community Center reserves the right to change the schedule in the gymnasium as programs dictate.

(G) Patrons found to be in violation of any of the above-mentioned rules may be asked to leave the Center and may have their privileges revoked. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-9.]

4.60.110 Indoor track policies.

(A) All membership holders must check in at the front desk and obtain a wristband/stamp prior to entering the indoor track.

(B) This area is for those 14 years and older to walk/jog. Youth under 14 years of age may use the track only in a supervised environment with an adult 18 years of age or older.

(C) Offensive language or behavior, roughhousing and fighting will not be tolerated.

(D) Runners will use the outside of the track. Walkers and slower joggers will use the inside lanes of the track.

(E) Shoes and shirt are required.

(F) Cleats are not allowed on the track.

(G) Any person on the track must be participating in walking/jogging. No spectators or standing on the track is allowed.

(H) No food or open containers are allowed on the track.

(I) No gum or spitting allowed.

(J) No roller blades, strollers, etc.

(K) Patrons found to be in violation of any of the above-mentioned rules may be asked to leave the Center and may have their privileges revoked. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-10.]

4.60.120 Arts and crafts room policies.

(A) Craft room supplies may be used only with the supervision of Community Center Staff and/or authorized volunteers.

(B) Washer and dryer are to be operated by authorized personnel only.

(C) The emergency phone is to be used only in the case of an emergency.

(D) Patrons found to be in violation of any of the above-mentioned rules may be asked to leave the Center and may have their privileges revoked. [Ord. 08-09 § 2 (Exh. B); Ord. 06-23 § 1; Code 1971 § 4-9-11.]