It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission to act in an advisory and volunteer capacity in the development of parks, recreation and art opportunities for the city’s residents. In their capacity, the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission shall:
(A) Recommend to the City Council a parks and recreation master plan. If directed by the City Council, the Commission shall recommend to the City Council a parks, recreation and arts master plan, either in lieu of or in addition to, the parks and recreation master plan. After any initial master plan has been adopted by the City Council, the Commission shall periodically review the master plan and make appropriate recommendations to the City Council;
(B) Recommend to the City Council individual park master plans for each park in the city;
(C) Constructively encourage public recreational and art activities in the city;
(D) Recommend projects, legislation, policies, funding allocations and other measures, programs or activities for the development of park, recreation and art opportunities in the city;
(E) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to recreation;
(F) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to art or art programs within the city;
(G) Carry out projects, programs or activities as directed by the City Council;
(H) Consider the annual budget for recreation during the annual budget process and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council;
(I) Initiate, sponsor and promote involvement, activities and contributions by the private sector for the development of parks, recreational and art activities in the city; and
(J) Assist in the planning of a recreation program for city residents, promote and stimulate public interest therein, and solicit the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein.
(Ord. 633, passed 2-20-2018)