The Park and Recreation Board is hereby charged with the duty and invested with the authority to:
(A) Under Council direction, will review and recommend rules, procedures and ordinances for consideration by the City Manager relating to the management of a public park and recreation program.
(B) The Board shall provide recommendations to the City Manager, on behalf of Council, on ordinances governing the conduct on public playgrounds, athletic field, recreation centers, community and senior citizen center, concession rights, and other recreational facilities and activities on any of the properties owned or controlled by the city, on properties controlled by the city with the consent of the owners or authorities thereof.
(C) In accordance with administrative policies and procedures established by the City Manager, the Board may solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property, or any donations to be applied, principal or income, for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recreational purposes.
(D) The Board shall with the approval of the City Manager, on behalf of the Council, coordinate recreational activities that employ the leisure time of the citizenry in a constructive and wholesome manner.
(E) Prepare, submit, and review on an annual basis with the City Manager, recommendations to Council for a five year Capital Improvements Plan.
(F) Submit on October 1 of each year a progress report to the City Council summarizing its activities, major accomplishments for the past year, and a proposed work program for the coming year. The report shall contain for the year the attendance record of all members and the identity of Board officers.
(G) The Board, at the direction of Council, shall study, hold public hearings and submit reports on any topics pertaining to recreational and leisure program planning that the Council deems appropriate.
(H) The Board shall forward recommendations to the City Manager, on behalf of the Council, with regards to the park and recreation budget.
(`88 Code, Ch. 1, § 27.05) (Ord. 97-012, passed 6-24-97)