(a) The Department of Public Works shall maintain, improve, operate and supervise all parks, public squares and playgrounds so that such recreational facilities shall be coordinated and adjusted to the growth of the City.
(b) The Department of Public Works shall:
(1) After considering the long range and comprehensive plans of the City as amended from time to time and after considering the potential resources of the City, prepare an annual operating budget and a comprehensive plan for the maintenance, improvement and operation of all parks within the City, including the creation and improvement of additional parks, park facilities, public squares and playgrounds and including a five-year projection of such comprehensive plan, submit such plan and budget to Council for approval not later than February 15, for the ensuing fiscal year.
(2) Make all rules and regulations governing the use of the parks, the rates to be charged, hours of operation, fees, etc., to be charged and collected. All revenue from such operations shall be deposited with the Director of Finance.
(c) The planning and operation of parks may include such recreational activities, including cultural and physical recreational activities, as the Department of Public Works, subject to the direction of the Mayor and the policy statements of Council, believes appropriate.
(Ord. 0-948. Passed 3-28-00.)