Chapter 10.30 PARKS, RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Chapter 10.30
PARKS, RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Sections:

10.30.010 Use of ball fields, ramadas, bandstand, swimming pool and bus service.

The town council shall adopt, and may amend from time to time, by resolution, a schedule of fees for use of its ball fields, ramadas, bandstand, swimming pool and bus service. The town’s facility use policy which contains additional rules and procedures for using town facilities may be found in Chapter 2.85. (Ord. 15-03 § 2, 2015; Ord. 01-015 § 11, 2001; Ord. 93-013, 1993; prior code § 14-4-1)

10.30.020 Closing time of parks.

A. The town parks, including Keeline Park, McCray Park, Kimbrell Park and Leffingwell Park, shall close at 10:00 p.m.

B. Signs shall be posted to notify the public of the 10:00 p.m. closing time of said parks.

C. Any person found guilty of violating this section may be punished in accordance with penalties set forth in Section 1.05.110. (Ord. 01-015 § 11, 2001; Ord. 93-013, 1993; prior code § 14-4-2)

10.30.030 Use of Community Center.

A. Huachuca City residents, nonresidents and all organizations and clubs desiring to use the Community Center building must submit a written request to use the center, to include dates and times. The request should be given to town staff for approval.

B. A Community Center use calendar is kept by the town staff and requests will be considered in the order in which they are received.

C. Except as provided in Chapter 2.85, Section 2.85.050, a use fee and a cleaning deposit are required. All users will pay the refundable cleaning deposit which shall be refunded if, upon inspection by a town staff member, the building is clean. The town council shall adopt, by resolution, a schedule of fees for use of the Community Center. The town’s facility use policy which contains additional rules and procedures for using town facilities may be found in Chapter 2.85.

D. In cases of emergency, or if the town needs to use the center for a function, the town manager may approve an override of the schedule for use of the center.

E. The purpose of the Community Center is to provide a low cost building for residents to use for different functions. Operating expenses will be deducted from any revenues received from the use of the center.

F. A copy of the rules and regulations will be given to all individuals requesting the use of the Community Center. The keys to the Community Center will be given out by town personnel and a log will be kept stating the identity of the person who signed them out. (Ord. 19-07 § 2, 2019; Ord. 18-14 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-03 § 2, 2015; Ord. 01-015 § 11, 2001; Ord. 93-013, 1993; prior code § 14-4-3)

10.30.040 Use of skate park.

A. Skateboard Park Rules. The following rules apply to the skate park and shall be posted at the park:

1. This skate park is unsupervised. Huachuca City is not responsible for accidents. Skate at your own risk.

2. Only skateboards and skates are allowed.

3. Pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, motorized vehicles, additional obstacles and pets are prohibited.

4. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

5. Children under six are not permitted in the skate park, except during activities scheduled for that age group.

6. All participants are required to wear a helmet and chin strap at all times. Participants under 16 are required to wear elbow pads and knee pads.

7. Personal music devices, earphones, headsets or amplified music are prohibited.

8. Drugs, alcohol, and smoking are prohibited in or around the skate park.

9. Profanity is prohibited in the skate park.

10. Food and drinks are not allowed in the skating area.

11. No littering: deposit trash in provided receptacles.

12. Graffiti and stickers are not allowed in the skate park.

13. Outside obstacles and modifications to the elements are prohibited.

14. No loitering after facility is closed.

15. One person per ramp at a time; take turns and leave space between riders. Skating against traffic flow is dangerous and can cause serious injury. Be respectful of others.

16. Huachuca City is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

17. Trespassers will be prosecuted.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in suspension and/or confiscation of equipment.

B. Skate at Your Own Risk. There is an inherent risk in the participation of skate park activities. Users of the skate park, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Users have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the skate park element and obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.

C. Anyone concerned in the violation of this section, whether directly committing the act or omitting to do the thing constituting the offense, or who aids or abets the same, whether present or absent, and anyone who directly or indirectly counsels, encourages, hires, commands, induces or otherwise procures another to commit such offense is and shall be principal under the terms of this section and shall be proceeded against and prosecuted as such and may be suspended from use of the facility.

D. In the event that any law enforcement officer or officer of the town of Huachuca City observes anyone operating a bicycle, motorized scooter, scooter, skateboard or roller skates in violation of this section, the law enforcement officer may suspend the person from use of the facility and/or confiscate the bicycle, motorized scooter, scooter, skateboard, or roller skates operated by the person and shall return the bicycle, motorized scooter, scooter, skateboard or roller skates only to the said person’s parent(s) or guardian.

E. The town shall be authorized to confiscate a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, or roller skates under the provisions of this section whether or not a citation for violation of this section is issued.

F. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of this section may subject the offender to a fine in any sum not exceeding $500.00 according to the schedule below:

1. First offense: $50.00.

2. Second offense: $100.00.

3. Third offense: $200.00.

4. Fourth offense: $500.00.

G. Any person found guilty of damage to any part of a recreational facility, including the defacement of any building or equipment by the placement of graffiti, shall be required to clean off the graffiti by approved means, or make full restitution of the damaged facility or equipment. (Ord. 09-03, 2009; prior code § 14-4-4)