Park Rules Resolution
interoffice
MEMORANDUM
To:
William G. Berg, Jr.
RECEIVED
AUG 2 1 2003
From:
Wm. F. Nichols City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Resolution/Certificate of Clerk for Skate Park and Park Shelter Rules
Subject:
Date:
August 21, 2003
Will:
Please find attached the originals of the Resolution and the Certificate of Clerk, in
regards to the above matter. This item is now ready for placement upon a City Council agenda.
Additionally, pursuant to the action ofthe Council at their August 19,2003 meeting, the rules for
the skate park and park shelter are being revised. Doug Strong of the Parks and Recreation
Department will be sending the revised rules to you for attachments as Exhibits I and 2 to the
Resolution and the Certificate of Clerk.
If you have any questions please advise.
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RESOLUTION NO.
BY:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN TO PROVIDE FOR FINDINGS AND TO ESTABLISH SKATE PARK
RULES AND PARK SHELTER RULES UNDER THE PARK REGULATIONS CODE
AT CHAPTER 13 TITLE 2 FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority [pursuant to LC. S 50-
302] to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state ofIdaho as may be
expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good
government and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the skate park and park shelters are owned and operated by the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Meridian and are made available to the public
for their enjoyment and pleasure as long as the public abides by the skate park rules and park
shelter rules; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority under the Park Regulations Ordinance Code
at Chapter 13 Title 2 of the Meridian City Code to set rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best
interests of the City of Meridian to establish skate park rules and park shelter rules for the City of
Meridian to implement guidelines for the appropriate use of the skate park and park shelters for
the public for the City of Meridian. '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code 950-301 et seq., the Mayor and City Council
hereby adopt the City of Meridian Skate Park Rules and Park Shelter Rules for the Parks and
Recreation Department for the City of Meridian, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits
I and 2, respectively, and incorporated as ifset forth in full herein. A copy ofthis Resolution and
attached Exhibits 1 and 2 shall be held on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION FOR SKATE PARK RULES
AND P ARK SHELTER RULES FOR THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN(
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SECTION 2: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on
September I, 2003.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this day
of , 2003.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
day of , 2003.
Mayor Robert D. Corrie
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION FOR SKATE PARK RULES
AND PARK SHELTER RULES FOR THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
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SKATE PARK RULES
. Skate safe and have fun - Remember, use of the Skate Park is
at your own risk.
· Treat everyone with respect.
. Hours of Operation: V2 hour before sunrise to 112 hour after
sunset.
. Skateboards and Inline Skates Only. NO bicycles or
scooters allowed.
. Skateboard helmets are strongly recommended at all
times when skating or standing on the Skate Park surface.
Elbow, wrist and kneepads are also recommended.
· No glass containers.
· No weapons.
· No alcoholic beverages.
· No smoking.
· Personal Conduct and Behavior:
1. No threats or violence.
2. No graffiti.
3. No littering.
. The City of Meridian is NOT responsible for lost or stolen
items.
. The Skate Park is CLOSED when ice or snow is on the
surface.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911
PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 888-3579
As Per City of Meridian Code
PARK SHELTER RULES
· Hours of Operation: Y2 hour before sunrise to Y2 hour
after sunset.
· No riding skateboards, inline skates, scooters or
bicycles in the shelter.
· No climbing or hanging from the shelter structure.
· No littering.
· No graffiti.
· No alcoholic beverages allowed except by approved
Park Alcohol Beverage Application and Permit.
· Reservations shall have priority for use of shelter.
· The City of Meridian is NOT responsible for lost or
stolen items.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911
PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 888-3579
As Per City of Meridian Code
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify:
I. That I am the duly appointed and elected Clerk of the City of Meridian, a duly
incorporated City operating under the laws of the State of Idaho, with its principal office at 33 East Idaho,
Meridian, Idaho.
2. Tbat as the City Clerk of this City, I am the custodian of its records and minutes and do
hereby certify that on the clay of , 2003, the following action has been taken
and authorized.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN TO PROVIDE FOR FINDINGS AND TO ESTABLISH SKATE PARK
RULES AND PARK SHELTER RULES UNDER THE PARK REGULATIONS CODE
AT CHAPTER 13 TITLE 2 FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPERATION,
GUIDELINES ON SKATEBOARDS, HELMET REQUIREMENT, AND RULES FOR
THE SKATE PARK AND FOR THE PARK SHELTERS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority [pursuant to I.C. ~ 50-
302] to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state ofIdaho as may be
expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good
government and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the skate park and park shelters are owned and operated by the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Meridian and are made available to the public
for their enjoyment and pleasure as long as the public abides by the skate park rules and park
shelter rules; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority under the Park Regulations Ordinance Code
at Chapter 13 Title 2 of the Meridian City Code to set rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best
interests of the City of Meridian to establish skate park rules and park shelter rules for the City of
Meridian to implement guidelines for the appropriate use of the skate park and park shelters for
the public for the City of Meridian.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Idaho Code ~50-30l et seq., the Mayor and City Council
hereby adopt the City of Meridian Skate Park Rilles and Park Shelter Rules for the Parks and
Recreation Department for the City of Meridian, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
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I and 2, respectively, and incorporated as if set forth in full herein. A copy of this Resolution
and attached Exhibits I and 2 shall be held on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on
September I, 2003.
William G. Berg, Jr.
STATE OF IDAHO, )
: ss:
County of Ada. )
On this day of , 2003, before me,
_, a Notary Public, appeared WILLIAM G. BERG. JR.,
known or identified to me, respectively, to be the City Clerk of the City of Meridian, Idaho, that executed
the said instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same on behalf ofthe City of Meridian.
SEAL)
Notary Public for Idaho
Residence:
Conunission Expires:
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CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
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