File #: 14-0881    Version: Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending “Curfew in Parks,” Chapter 96.24, Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas; and Providing an Effecti
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/12/2014 Final action: 5/27/2014
Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending “Curfew in Parks,” Chapter 96.24, Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas; and Providing an Effective Date
Sponsors: Andy Binz
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending "Curfew in Parks," Chapter 96.24, Parks and Recreation of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas; and Providing an Effective Date
 
Requested Action
Consider approving ordinance to amend park hours.
 
Recommendation
Approve ordinance to amend park hours.
 
Description/History
Currently, all the parks in Mansfield are open from 5:00 am - 11:00 pm. Staff has recommended adjusting the hours of each park based on the activity levels, lighting within the park and the general purpose of the individual park.  This item was presented to the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) at their March 20th meeting, and the Board voted unanimously to recommend the new park hours to the City Council. The ordinance now includes recommended changes from the City Council meeting on April 29.
 
Justification
As the parks system grows, the need for different park hours based on activity level, lighting within the park and the general purpose of the individual park will continue.
 
Funding Source
N/A
 
Prepared By
Andrew Binz, Recreation Superintendent, Community Services
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