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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD718ORDINANCE NO.718 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 3,ADMINISTRATION,BY ADDING,ARTICLE 3-13, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I IN GENERAL That the Apache Junction City Code,Chapter 3, read as follows: Article 3-13 Department of Parks and Recreation Section 3-13-1 Section 3-13-2 Section 3-13-3 Section 3-13-4 Administration,be amended Department Established Divisions of the Department Powers and Duties Assignment and Custody of Physical Properties to Section 3-13-1 Department Established There is hereby created the Department of Parks and Recreation,an executive department of the City.I t shall consist of the Director of Parks and Recreation who shall be the head of the department and all officers and employees assigned thereto.All such officers and employees shall perform their duties subject to the supervision of the Director,who shall operate solely under the guidance and direction of,and report directly to,the City Manager. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall supervise the department in accor- dance with the applicable personnel ordinances and Article 3-10 of this Code and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are customarily conferred and required by this Code,applicable ordinances,resolutions,or lawful direc- tives.The position of Director of Parks and .Recreatitn is hereby declared as classified service and .said Director shall be appointed and removed by the Manager subject to ratification of the Council and shall serve and receive such compensation as shall be determined in accordance with the applicable personnel ordinance. Section 3-13-2 Divisions within the Department There are hereby created within the Department of Parks and Recreation,the divisions of recreation,park development and maintenance;and other such divi- sions as the Director deems appropriate for the efficient and expeditious opera- tion of the department.Division heads shall be appointed and removed by the Director of Parks and Recreation subject to ratification by the Manager and the provisions of Article 3-10 of this Code as i t now exists or may be hereafter amended. ORDINANCE 718 PAGE 1 OF 3 Section 3-13-3 Powers and Duties The Director of Parks and Recreation shall: A.Administer and operate existing recreation and park areas,facilities and programs and plan for the acquisition,development and operation of proposed facilities and programs in accordance with policies set by the director,by lawful directives,by the Council,and when possible,with the recommen- dations formulated by the parks and recreation commission. B.Prepare an annual budget for presentation to the City Council. C.Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation;address professional civic and lay groups on recreational subjects,solicit suggestions from the general public on increasing the effectiveness of the recreation programs;cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the solving of recreation problems;provide,upon request,assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations on problems related to recreation and park facilities and programs. D.Assist community organizations in the promotion of recreation services;con- duct studies of local conditions and needs for recreation services;assist with the recruitment and training of professional recreation personnel and volunteer leaders. E.Upon request,advise the Council,the Parks and Recreation Commission,and community organizations concerning the expenditure of public funds for recreation and parks;acquisitions,design and development of recreation facilities and areas;and shall maintain effective and cooperative relations with all city officials,state and federal agencies and with local,state and national voluntary recreation organizations. F.He shall,with the approval of the Mayor and Council,post such rules and regulations as deemed necessary for the conduct of persons in the parks and other recreational facilities under his jurisdiction. Section 3-13-4 Assignment E.nd Custody of Physical Properties All parks,playgrounds,recreational facilities and open space properties of the city shall be and are hereby assigned to the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be the custodian of all tools,equip- ment,and other personal property assigned to the Department of Community Services. SECTION I I REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance,or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference,is hereby repealed. ORDINANCE 718 PAGE 2 OF 3 SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY I f any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase,or portion of this ordinance,or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference,is for any reason,held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent juris- diction,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1990. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1990. KE NETH BLUNTSCHLY,MAYOR / ( ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ORDINANCE 718 PAGE 3 OF 3