§ 9.29.260. Dangerous water conditions—Authority to close river.

In the event that the director of the department of park and recreation determines the presence of certain conditions make navigation and other activities in, upon and around the Big Arkansas River and Bank Area significantly dangerous to the public, the director is authorized to issue an order closing the river to the public. In making such a determination the director may consult with and gather input from the chief of police, the fire chief, the director of the department of public works any other necessary city staff. Conditions that will be considered significantly dangerous to the public can include, but are not limited to, high water levels, swift currents, the presence of debris in the river and along the river bank and the presence of harmful bacteria that impacts water quality. The director shall close all public boat ramps and all water craft and all water craft activities in and upon the river are prohibited during such times the ramps are closed. The director's order shall be disseminated to all local news media and all such other available means as are necessary may be utilized to inform the public by announcement of such order. All boat ramps providing public access to the river shall be posted and physical barricades may be used to block access to such ramps. Recession of the director's order shall be publicly announced in the local media and all postings and barriers shall be removed.

(Ord. No. 50-265 § 17, 6-21-16)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 50-265 § 17, adopted June 21, 2016, repealed the former section 9.29.260, and enacted a new section as set out herein. The former section 9.29.260 pertained to high-water level and derived from Ord. No. 41-434 § 26.