The Parks and Recreation Commission shall:
(a) Provide for its own organization.
(b) Formulate policies for conducting and regulating a recreational program on behalf of the City.
(c) Advise with the Director of Parks and Recreation and recommend with respect to planning and organization, within the limitation of available funds, a year-round recreational program for residents of all ages, to promote the health, welfare, physical and mental well being of the residents, for wholesome utilization of their leisure time. (Ord. 1988-86. Passed 3-17-88.)
(d) Fix reasonable fees and charges for participation by the public in such recreational activities that, in its opinion, are not susceptible to being offered on a free basis. Fees so established shall be forwarded to City Council for review within five days of passage by the Commission and will be effective sixty days after passage by the Parks and Recreation Commission unless objected to or amended by City Council prior to their effective date, or unless an earlier effective date is established by Council ratification or amendment of such fees.
(Ord. 1998-181. Passed 11-5-98.)
(e) Prepare and approve the proposed budget for recreational activities prior to the submission to the Mayor.
(f) Act as advisors to the Mayor, Council, Director of Parks and Recreation and the Planning Commission for the short and long range planning and implementation of the acquisition, development and improvement of all physical park and recreation facilities, properties and equipment.
(g) Assist volunteer organizations in the preparation and implementation of their recreational programs.
(h) Coordinate all recreational programs under the auspices of the City Board of Education with the Board and the City.
(i) All proposed changes and improvements to park and recreational facilities shall be submitted to the Commission for review and recommendations prior to submission to the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 1997-30. Passed 2-20-97.)