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CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
PART ONE: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: LEGISLATIVE
TITLE V: ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 121 - DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
CHAPTER 123 - OFFICE OF MAYOR
CHAPTER 125 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 127 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CHAPTER 129 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 131 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 133 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
§ 133.01 Establishment of the Department of Parks and Recreation
§ 133.02 Duties of the Director of Parks and Recreation
§ 133.03 Office of Administration
§ 133.04 Duties of the Manager of Administration
§ 133.05 Office of Special Events and Marketing
§ 133.06 Duties of the Manager of Special Events and Marketing
§ 133.07 Special Event Permits
§ 133.08 Special Event Concession Agreement and Charges
§ 133.081 Rental Fees for City Hall Rotunda
§ 133.09 Exempted Special Events
§ 133.10 Purchase of Food and Beverages for the Public Who Are Attending Activities or Events Sponsored by the Division of Recreation
§ 133.11 Division of Urban Forestry
§ 133.12 Duties of the Commissioner of Urban Forestry
§ 133.13 Reserved
§ 133.14 Division of Public Auditorium
§ 133.141 Duties of the Commissioner of Public Auditorium
§ 133.15 Concession Agreements for Rental of the Public Auditorium Building
§ 133.16 Reserved
§ 133.17 Moneys from Operation of Public Auditorium Building and Cleveland Browns Stadium
§ 133.18 Accounting for Cleveland Browns Stadium
§ 133.19 Withdrawal of Funds by the Director of Parks and Recreation
§ 133.20 Accrued Interest from Public Auditorium Building and Stadium Funds
§ 133.21 Rental of Market Stalls
§ 133.22 Manager of West Side Market
§ 133.23 Property Adoption and Licensing
§ 133.24 Deposits for Use of Property
§§ 133.25 to 133.28 Reserved
§ 133.29 Division of Recreation
§ 133.30 Duties of the Commissioner of Recreation
§ 133.31 Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room Rates
§ 133.32 Rental Fees for Camp George Forbes
§ 133.33 Rental of Halloran Skating Rink
§ 133.34 Rental Fees for Recreation Center Use
§ 133.35 Rental of Athletic Complexes; Fee
§ 133.36 Reserved
§ 133.37 Rental of League Park Baseball Field and League Park Visitors Center; Fee
§ 133.38 Purchase of City-Related Merchandise, Souvenirs, Food, and Beverages for Resale at City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and the West Side Market
§ 133.39 Division of Park Maintenance
§ 133.40 Duties of the Commissioner of Park Maintenance
§ 133.41 Greenhouse, Rockefeller Park and Cultural Gardens; Fees
§ 133.42 Cemetery Rates
§ 133.43 Licensing Advertising Space on Public Recreational Property
§ 133.44 Acceptance of Gifts
§ 133.45 Agreements for the Loan of Statues, Busts, or other Personal Property for Public Display
§ 133.46 Tree Commission Grants and Contributions
CHAPTER 135 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 137 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 138 - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
CHAPTER 139 - DEPARTMENT OF PORT CONTROL
CHAPTER 141 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 143: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CHAPTER 144 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 145 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING
CHAPTER 147 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 148 - DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
TITLE VII: JUDICIAL
TITLE IX: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE XI: EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION
TITLE XIII: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
TITLE XV: PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS
TITLE XVII: TAXATION
PART TWO: HEALTH CODE
PART THREE: LAND USE CODE
PART FOUR: TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE: MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND SERVICES CODE
PART SIX: OFFENSES AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
TITLE VIIA: CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD FORM-BASED CODE
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§ 133.29 Division of Recreation
   There is established a Division of Recreation in the Department of Parks and Recreation, to be administered and controlled by a Commissioner of Recreation, subject to the Charter and ordinances of the City, and to the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.30 Duties of the Commissioner of Recreation
   The Commissioner of Recreation shall have charge and management of all recreational property and activities of the City, including without limitation, yoga, gaming tournaments, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, or any other sports played at City recreation centers or Cleveland Public Auditorium and playgrounds, ballfields, tennis courts, skating rinks, Camp George L. Forbes and the operation and maintenance of all City golf courses. The Commissioner shall administer permits under the same terms and conditions as those set forth in Section 133.07 for the use of any property under his or her charge and management which is not subject to the authority of the Manager of Special Events under Sections 133.07 and 133.08. The Commissioner may enter into agreements with the owners of premises in the vicinity of City playgrounds for the storage of playground equipment on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Board of Control.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.31 Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room Rates
   The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to collect, or cause to be collected, the following rates at Highland Park Golf Course, provided, however, that the fees regarding banquet room rental at Highland Park Golf Course may be amended from time to time by the Board of Control:
   (a)   In-Season Rates (May 1 through October 15 of each year):
      (1)   Weekdays.
 
Rate
18 holes riding*
up to $36
18 holes walking
up to $23
9 holes riding
up to $24
9 holes walking
up to $17
 
* As used in this ordinance, riding shall mean the player will use a power cart.
      (2)   Weekends - Holidays.
 
Rate
18 holes riding
up to $45
18 holes walking
up to $32
9 holes riding
up to $26
9 holes walking
up to $19
 
      (3)   Senior - Junior* (only available on weekdays before 3:00 p.m. and weekends after 2:00 p.m.)
 
Rate
18 holes riding
up to $33
18 holes walking
up to $20
9 holes riding
up to $19
9 holes walking
up to $12
 
* Senior players must be at least sixty (60) years old and Junior players must be under the age of eighteen (18).
   (b)   Off-Season Rates (October 16 through April 30 of each year):
 
Weekdays
Rate
Weekends - Holidays
Rate
18 holes riding
up to $29
up to $32
18 holes walking
up to $20
up to $23
9 holes riding
up to $16
up to $18
9 holes walking
up to $11
up to $13
 
   (c)   Residential Discounts and Discount Card. A residential discount on rates is available to all Cleveland residents with non-expired photo identification demonstrating current Cleveland proof of residency. Cleveland residents qualify for and may obtain an annual discount card at no cost. Non-residents can obtain this annual discount card for a $20.00 fee. The card provides a discount of up to $2.00 off of 9 holes and up to $6.00 off of 18 holes.
   (d)   Additional Rates/Charges:
 
Rate
League rate 9 holes walking/ riding (a.m. hours)
up to $10 / $16
League rate 9 holes walking/ riding (p.m. hours)
up to $14 / $20
In-Season Power Cart Fee (9 holes/18 holes)
up to $7 / $13
Pull Cart
$5
Replay [after already playing 18 holes] (9 holes/18 holes)
up to $9 / $18
High School/College students (9 holes/18 holes)
up to $9 / $15
 
   (e)   Banquet Room Rental at Highland Park Golf Course.
      (1)   All rental rates for the banquet room shall be set by the Board of Control, which shall include rental schedules for City residents and non-City residents.
      (2)   Rental rates shall be based on a four (4) hour period, which will include at no charge up to one (1) hour before the event for set-up and up to one (1) hour after the event for clean- up. Any events, not including the above-referenced set-up and clean-up times, exceeding the four (4) hour period, shall be charged for each additional hour, or portion of an hour, used. Rental rates for the room, including additional charges for exceeding the four (4) hour period, shall be set by the Board of Control. The banquet room closes at 12:00 a.m. on Friday through Sunday and Holidays and at times determined by the Commissioner of Recreation on Monday through Thursday. All events shall end one-half hour before the facility closes. The City’s Concessionaire shall be used exclusively to provide food and beverages for all catered events, unless the Director approves the use of an independent caterer. All beverages, including alcoholic beverages, shall be purchased from the City or the City’s Concessionaire. Security is to be provided through the Village of Highland Hills Police Department and it is the responsibility of the group renting the banquet room to arrange and pay for such security, as billed by the Village of Highland Hills Police Department.
      (3)   Rental of the banquet room for golf outings. The golf outing must conclude one-half hour before the golf course closing time. Events exceeding the four (4) hour rental period described above, are subject to additional charges. If the event is to be catered by the City’s Concessionaire, the rental fee for the room for a maximum period of four (4) hours, shall be included in the caterer’s per-person meal cost.
      (4)   Golf leagues established for the season at Highland Park Golf Course may use the banquet room at no charge once per golf season. Events shall be held Monday through Friday and shall conclude by 5:00 p.m.
   (f)   Net proceeds from fees collected at the Highland Park Golf Course shall be expended for facility improvements therein.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.32 Rental Fees for Camp George Forbes
   (a)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow private parties to rent Camp George Forbes provided that said parties secure a permit from the Director under Section 133.07 and pay the fees specified in division (b) of this section.
   (b)   The Director of Parks and Recreation shall assess and collect the following fees for the rental of Camp George Forbes:
City Residents
Non-City Residents
City Residents
Non-City Residents
(1)   Great Room Rental:
   Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$250.00
$275.00
   Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
$400.00
$440.00
   Saturday - Sunday: All Day
$400.00
$440.00
(2)   Great Room and Class Room A Rental:
   Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$300.00
$330.00
   Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
$500.00
$550.00
   Saturday - Sunday: All Day
$500.00
$550.00
(3)   Class Room A Rental:
   Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$250.00
$275.00
   Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
$400.00
$440.00
   Saturday - Sunday: All Day
$400.00
$440.00
(4)   Class Room B or C Rental:
   Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$250.00
$275.00
   Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
$400.00
$440.00
   Saturday - Sunday: All Day
$400.00
$440.00
(5)   Dining Hall Room Rental:
   Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$300.00
$330.00
   Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
$550.00
$605.00
   Saturday - Sunday: All Day
$550.00
$605.00
(6)   Picnic Shelter Rental
$220.00
$265.00
(7)   Cabin Rental:
   A.   Friday 5:00 p.m. through Saturday 12:00 p.m.
      Minimum of 6 cabins
$730.00
$805.00
      Each additional cabin
$100.00
$100.00
      10 cabin package
$1,000.00
$1,100.00
   B.   Saturday 12:00 p.m. through Sunday 12:00 p.m.
      Minimum of 6 cabins
$880.00
$970.00
      Each additional cabin
$125.00
$125.00
      10 cabin package
$1,100.00
$1210.00
   C.   Friday 5:00 p.m. through Sunday 12:00 p.m.
      Minimum of 6 cabins
$1,370.00
$1,510.00
      Each additional cabin
$125.00
$125.00
      10 cabin package
$1,700.00
$1,870.00
   D.   Weekend package: Includes 10 cabins and use of Dining Hall
$2,000.00
$2,200.00
(8)   Swimming Pool Rental:
   A.   Pool only
$300.00
$300.00
   B.   Pool with a room or cabin rental
$150.00
$150.00
   (c)   City of Cleveland certified lifeguards must be provided by the parties renting the pool with minimum of one (1) lifeguard per thirty-five (35) participants. Lifeguard rate is thirty-two dollars ($32.00) per guard.
   (d)   Rental of any part of the facility is based on a four (4) hour period including two (2) hours prior to event for set up. There is a charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) per hour for each additional hour.
   (e)   In instances where private security services are required, it is the responsibility of the party renting the facility to provide such service. Security guards may be a member of a police department as defined in RC 4117.01(M) or be a person engaged for hire as a watchman, guard, private policeman or other person whose primary duty is to protect persons or property or both and is a class A or C licensee under RC Chapter 4749 or a registered employee of the same and meets all requirements imposed by that chapter, and also meets all requirements that may be imposed by RC Chapter 109 and Chapter 709 of the Codified Ordinances of Highland Hills. It is the responsibility of the party renting the facility to ensure that such requirements are met.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.33 Rental of Halloran Skating Rink
   (a)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow private parties to rent Halloran Skating Rink during any period when Division of Recreation programs are not scheduled or in progress provided that said parties secure a permit from the Director under Section 133.07 and pay the fees specified in division (b) of this section.
   (b)   The Director of Parks and Recreation shall assess and collect the following fees and charges for the rental of Halloran Skating Rink:
 
Permit application, under Section 133.07
$10.00
Fee for rental of rink
N/A
Personnel and operating expenses
$88.00 per hour
Utility charges
$32.00 per hour
 
   (c)   The Director of Parks and Recreation shall deposit the fees and charges collected for the rental of Halloran Skating Rink into the fund or funds designated to pay the costs of the general operation of the skating rink, the equipment and maintenance costs associated with maintaining the skating rink, and for skating rink facility improvements and that these funds collected may be used for and are appropriated for these purposes.
   (d)   During any period when Division of Recreation programs are not scheduled or in progress, the Commissioner of Recreation shall allow branches, departments, offices, and groups of the City of Cleveland to use Halloran Skating Rink provided that such groups pay one-half (1/2) of the permit application, personnel and operating expenses, and utility charge fees specified in division (b) of this section. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall not require more than five (5) days prior notice to obtain the permit required by Section 133.07.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.34 Rental Fees for Recreation Center Use
   (a)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow private parties to rent recreation center community or meeting rooms or outdoor pools during regular operational hours provided that the parties pay the fees specified in division (c) of this section. The Commissioner of Recreation may allow the following private groups to rent at no cost recreation center community or meeting rooms or outdoor pools during regular operational hours provided that the room will not be used to raise money for political campaigns or political issues:
      (1)   Branches, departments or offices of the City of Cleveland if the event furthers the functions or goals of that branch, department or office;
      (2)   Non-profit organizations and neighborhood organizations, such as block clubs, street clubs and ward clubs, located within the City of Cleveland if the purpose of the event is to address providing or supporting direct health and welfare services to individuals or to address safety, building or housing issues; and
      (3)   Schools located within the City of Cleveland if the event furthers an educational or recreational purpose.
   (b)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow private parties to rent recreation center community or meeting rooms or outdoor pools before or after regular operational hours provided that the parties pay the fees specified in division (c) of this section.
   (c)   The Director of Parks and Recreation shall assess and collect the following fees for rental of recreation center community or meeting rooms or outdoor pools:
      (1)   During regular operational hours, sixty-eight dollars ($68.00) per hour per staff person required.
      (2)   Before or after regular operational hours, eighty-four dollars ($84.00) per hour per staff person required.
   (d)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow private parties to rent portions of the recreation centers for recreation uses before or after regular operational hours provided that the parties pay the fees specified in division (f) of this section.
   (e)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow the groups identified in division (a) of this section to rent portions of the recreation centers for recreation uses before or after regular operational hours provided that the parties pay one-half (1/2) of the fees specified in division (f) of this section.
   (f)   The Director of Parks and Recreation shall assess and collect a fee of eighty-four dollars ($84.00) per hour per staff person required fees for the rental of portions of the recreation centers for recreation uses.
   (g)   The Commissioner of Recreation may allow the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to rent at no cost recreation center community or meeting rooms or any portions of the recreation centers before, during or after regular operational hours for voting purposes.
   (h)   Any party renting a portion of a recreation center or outdoor pool under this section shall also secure a permit from the Director under Section 133.07 and shall pay any fee required for that permit.
   (i)   Net proceeds from fees collected under this section shall be deposited into a fund or funds which are designated for use by the Division of Recreation for its goods, services, activities, and programs.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
§ 133.35 Rental of Athletic Complexes; Fee
   (a)   The Director of Parks and Recreation, or his or her designee, may rent the Collinwood Athletic Complex, the Morgana Athletic Complex, League Park Baseball Field; and any other City of Cleveland athletic complexes, when available, as long as a permit is secured under Section 133.07 and the fees specified in this section are paid. This section shall not apply to the rental of the League Park Complex which is subject to the provisions of Section 133.37.
   (b)   The Director, or his or her designee, shall assess and collect the following fees and charges for the rental of athletic complexes:
      (1)   Athletic complex base rental: one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
         A.   Base rental of the complex is based on a six (6) hour period.
         B.   The six (6) hour base rental period includes set up, event, dismantle, and the exit of the organizers and their participants and guests, and general clean-up.
         C.   Each additional hour or fraction thereof exceeding the six (6) hour base rental will cost an additional two hundred dollars ($200.00) per hour.
         D.   During the six (6) hour base rental, if lights are required during any portion of the sporting or athletic event, an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) per hour or fraction thereof will be charged at the time the permit is issued. The City will bill for any additional lighting costs at one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour or fraction thereof.
         E.   Party renting the complex is responsible for general clean-up of the area.
      (2)   All fees are due and payable prior to the issuance of a permit.
      (3)   Rentals not requiring lights are to conclude thirty (30) minutes prior to dusk.
      (4)   Rentals requiring lights must conclude no later than 11:00 p.m.
   (c)   In cases where private security services are determined to be necessary by the Director, or his or her designee, it is the responsibility of the party renting the complex to provide the services, using a security service approved by the Director, or his or her designee.
   (d)   Any party renting the complex is responsible for damages incurred during rental period and will be required to provide one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) liability and property damage insurance which includes the City of Cleveland as an additional insured.
   (e)   Any party renting the complex will be required to provide emergency medical personnel for any athletic competition.
   (f)   All proceeds from gate collections will go to the party renting the facility.
   (g)   All concessions will be operated by the City of Cleveland or its designated vendor.
   (h)   The Director shall deposit the fees and charges collected for the rental of the complex into the fund or funds designated to pay the costs of the general operation of the complex, the equipment and maintenance costs associated with maintaining the complex, and for improvements to the complex. The funds collected may be used for and are appropriated for these purposes. Any funds received through the renting of the League Park complex shall be used only for the operation and maintenance of, and equipment and improvements for, the League Park complex.
   (i)   After securing the necessary permit under Section 133.07 of these Codified Ordinances, the Director, or his or her designee, may allow the Cleveland Muny Football League and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to rent athletic complexes for games, scrimmages, or practices, without being assessed the fees and charges specified in division (b) of this section.
(Ord. No. 521-2024. Passed 7-10-24, eff. 7-16-24) (BOC Res. No. 377-24. Adopted 8-7-24)
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