§ 2.12.350. Same—Purpose and duties.

(a)

Purpose. The board shall hold title to park property as set forth in Charter Ordinance No. 125 and shall counsel the governing body relative to the park and recreation activities of the city.

(b)

Duties. The board shall have the duties set forth in Charter Ordinance No. 125 and the following duties and responsibility:

1.

Monitor the planning, coordination, and execution of the city's park and recreation programs and facilities by the department of parks and recreation and advise the city manager and city council on such matters and promptly report in writing any instance of environmentally irresponsible action taking place in any city park to the city manager and city council.

2.

Evaluate sites and facilities suitable for the present or future use of residents of the city and make recommendations relative to the acquisition or disposition of any land used or to be used for public park and recreation purposes. The board shall give notice and conduct public hearings on behalf of the city and shall make recommendations to the city council relative to all such acquisition or disposition.

3.

Continue to hold title to property previously held and to act upon the sale or disposition of all park property in accordance to the provisions of Charter Ordinance No. 125, Section 5(a).

4.

Make recommendations concerning operating budget priorities for park and recreation services.

5.

Make recommendations on park projects and their priority for the capital improvement program.

6.

Solicit grants and gifts of sites, facilities, and funds and seek the cooperation of agencies and groups in the development and maintenance of park and recreational facilities.

7.

Make recommendations on development, maintenance, and improvement needs of golf courses.

8.

Recommend financing mechanisms for the implementation of the park and open space plan.

9.

Such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the city council.

10.

The city council shall seek the advice and counsel of the board of park commissioners before taking action on policy matters that pertain to duties set forth in this subsection.

(Ord. No. 40-949 § 5)