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An Ordinance to create an Athletic Field Usage Policy.
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WHEREAS, there is a need to have rules and regulations for the usage of City parks, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to require applicants sign a Release/Risk of Loss/Indemnity, and
WHEREAS, these documents have been drafted by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOLEY, ALABAMA as follows:
SECTION 1:
POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR PARK USAGE ORDINANCE
It is expressly declared that the purpose of these regulations, policies and procedures is to provide a guideline for those people wishing to reserve fields at City parks and to establish a fee structure for such use to partially defray the cost of administering these services and the additional costs and expenses to maintain the parks.
Park Rules and Regulations
All Park visitors are required to abide by the rules of this policy as well as all City of Foley ordinances. Park rules include, but are not limited to the following:
· Athletic fields require reservations for use and can be scheduled through the Recreation Department 251-970-5020. Reservations can be made for a three month season.
· Pets are not allowed on the sports fields or inside the baseball parks.
· Alcoholic beverages, firearms, gambling, and fireworks are strictly prohibited.
· No glass containers, scooters, skateboards, hover boards, or skates are permitted in the parks.
· Permitted field users are responsible for the sportsmanship of their players, coaches, officials, and spectators.
· Parking is in designated lot only. Users groups must inform participants and spectators to park in designated lots. In the event of a full lot, a designated area will be provided for overflow. No parking in landscaped areas.
· At the conclusion of a practice or game, users must collect all litter and garbage from the field and adjacent areas and deposit in provided trash receptacles.
· The last field users of the day are responsible for tu...
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