For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT. A person between the ages 18 and 64.
ANNUAL AQUATIC SEASON. Shall be effective from date of purchase for one 12-month period, and include the Midco Aquatic Center, outdoor aquatic centers, and outdoor swimming pools.
ANNUAL RECREATION CENTER PASS. Shall be effective from the date of purchase for one 12-month period and includes recreation centers.
CHILD. A person between the ages three and 17.
COUPLE. Two individuals, at least one of whom is over the age of 18, who reside in the same household.
FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING AQUATIC SEASON. All operational days at the Midco Aquatic Center excluding the summer aquatic season.
FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING REDUCED - INCOME. Families/individuals who are residents of Sioux Falls and who actively receive reduced or free school lunches, who actively receive Medicaid benefits, receive South Dakota Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), who presently have foster children residing in the household, or have an active Dakota EBT card–food stamp card.
FAMILY. Immediate family members living in the household, including step and foster children. It does not mean extended family such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and children older than 18 years of age.
FREE PASS/FREE SEASON PASS. Families/individuals who are residents of Sioux Falls and have an active Dakota EBT card–food stamp card or receive South Dakota Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
INDOOR AQUATIC FACILITY. An ADA accessible facility located within a recreation center that may include, but is not limited to, amenities such as a leisure pool, zero-depth beach entry, play features, water slides, lap lanes, and lazy river.
INFANT. A person between the ages zero to less than three years old.
MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER. An indoor, ADA accessible facility that may include, but is not limited to, amenities such as leisure pool, zero-depth beach entry, play features, water slides, lap lanes, current channel, and diving boards.
MONTHLY RECREATION CENTER PASS. Shall be effective from the date of purchase in any calendar month to the corresponding day of the next month if such day exists, or if not, to the last day of the next month.
OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER. An ADA accessible facility that may include, but is not limited to, amenities such as leisure pool, zero-depth beach entry, play features, water slides, lap lanes, and lazy river. (Drake Springs, Laurel Oak, and Terrace Park.)
OUTDOOR SPRAY PARK. A standalone structure not part of the Midco Aquatic Center from which water is sprayed or released but does not accumulate.
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. A pool of water with depths from two to 12 feet of water, which may include lap lanes and diving boards. (Frank Olson and Kuehn.)
OUTDOOR WADING POOL. A pool of water with a separate entrance that may include 36 inches or less of water depth and play features. (McKennan, Frank Olson, and Kuehn.)
RECREATION CENTER. An indoor, ADA accessible facility that may include, but is not limited to, amenities such as an indoor aquatic facility, gymnasium, multi-purpose space, walking/running track, and fitness space. A recreation center shall not include the Midco Aquatic Center.
REDUCED-INCOME. Families/individuals who are residents of Sioux Falls and actively receive reduced or free school lunches, or who actively receive Medicaid benefits, receive South Dakota Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), who presently have foster children residing in the household, or have an active Dakota EBT card–food stamp card.
RESIDENT OF SIOUX FALLS. Any person whose place of residence is within the city limits of Sioux Falls.
SENIOR CITIZEN. A person age 65 and older.
SPLASH PASS. A transferrable pass to be redeemed only toward the cost of admission at the Midco Aquatic Center, outdoor swimming pools and outdoor aquatic centers.
SUMMER AQUATIC SEASON. The season of operation generally between the months of May through August as established annually by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation at the Midco Aquatic Center, indoor aquatic facilities, outdoor aquatic centers, and outdoor swimming pools.
VETERAN. An individual who has or is currently serving in the United States military and must provide documentation of service such as a Military ID.
(1992 Code, § 27-40) (Ord. 26-07, passed 2-12-2007; Ord. 24-10, passed 3-8-2010; Ord. 98-15, passed 10-19-2015; Ord. 26-17, passed 3-14-2017; Ord. 69-24, passed 8-13-2024)
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Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 10.002