(A) Operation and funding. The municipality owns and operates the municipal parks and other recreational areas through the Board of Park Commissioners. The governing body, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the care, management and maintenance of the municipal park may, each year, levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law, on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the said tax shall be known as the “Park Fund” and shall remain in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer. The Board shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the efficient management of the Municipal Parks and other recreational areas of the municipality. The Board shall not enter into a contract of any nature which involves an expenditure of funds, except for ordinary operating expenses, unless the contract has been approved by resolution of the majority of the members of the governing body prior to the contractual agreement.
(1976 Code, § 3-501)
(B) Injury to property. It shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously or willfully cut down, injure or destroy any tree, plant, or shrub. It shall be unlawful for any person to injure or destroy any sodded or planted area, or injure or destroy any building, structure, equipment, fence, bench, table or any other property of the municipal parks and recreational areas. No person shall commit any waste on or litter the municipal parks or other public grounds.
(1976 Code, § 3-502)
(C) Exercise trail; restricted use. No person shall ride or propel any wheeled vehicle, whether licensed or unlicensed, including motorcycles, bicycles, roller skates or skateboards, upon the exercise trail or exercise track located in Muny Park in the city.
(1976 Code, § 3-503)
(Ord. 745, passed 6-7-1984) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-948 through 17-952, 60-2106