Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance to Consider Proposed Changes to the Mansfield, Texas Code of Ordinances: Chapter 96: Parks and Recreation
Requested Action
Consider approving proposed changes to the Mansfield, Texas Code of Ordinances: Chapter 96: Parks and Recreation
Recommendation
Approve proposed changes
Description/History
Staff has been reviewing current ordinances and is recommending changes and updates. Some of the more significant changes include changes in the rental application process for athletic fields, pavilions and the Mansfield Activities Center.
Staff is proposing to increase the park operating hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Due to the development of the Walnut Creek Linear Park, staff has seen an increase in park use before 6:00 a.m. Requests for earlier access to the parks for athletic tournaments and organized race events have also increased in recent years.
The proposed ordinance changes were approved by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation at their February 21, 2013 meeting. Parks and Recreation Department fees will be defined and adopted with the annual budget.
Justification
The Mansfield, Texas Code of Ordinances: Chapter 96: Parks and Recreation has not been updated since April 26, 1993. Many of the fees charged by the Parks and Recreation Department have not been increased in over 10 years despite the increase in operations and maintenance costs.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Andrew Binz, Recreation Superintendent, Community Services
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