(a) No person shall schedule a public event in a park without written authorization of the Director. An organization utilizing a park or recreational facility for a reserved or scheduled function shall, as a condition of the reservation and scheduling, be responsible for providing adequate control and supervision over members and guests utilizing the parks or recreation facility. Organizations scheduling and reserving recreational facilities are thereby also insuring that the park or recreational facility used is not damaged by the use of their members and guests at the function. Upon notice and hearing before the Mayor or Hearing Officer designated by him/her, if it is determined that, by the exercise of adequate control and supervision, the organization could have prevented the violation or damage or substantially decreased the likelihood of same occurring, the Mayor or Hearing Officer may thereafter refuse to schedule or reserve a park or recreational facility for the organization for a maximum period of 18 months.
(b) Parks and Recreation Department events and programs have priority over any other.
(c) Events and activities that are not scheduled in advance with the Parks and Recreation Department are subject to cancellation by the Department.
(d) Exclusive use of some parks or recreational facilities may require payment of a fee and proof of insurance.
(Ord. 12-05. Passed 9-12-05.)