Agenda Item 8BAGENDA ITEM # 813
APRIL 9, 2012
STAFF •
AGENDA: Proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances,
Beaches and Parks, Article III, Public Parks, Sec. 5 -32 (i) and (k)
DATE: March 30, 2012
SUBMITTED BY:
Timmy Johnson, Recreation and Special Events Director
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department did a semi - annual internal review of the
Recreation Department fee collections. Staff recommends
eliminating the $25 deposit for camping at Dutton Island and for
fires on the beach. Staff has refunded over 95% of the deposits
when there was no damage to public property. The costs of
administration of the deposit and refund process are reasons for
this recommendation of eliminating fee deposits. Damage to
property can be handled in a variety of other ways, i.e., criminal
fine for vandalism, and /or disallow future use.
BUDGET:
None
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Authorize staff to bring an Ordinance back to the April 23
Commission Meeting for 1 St reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, Beaches and Parks, Article
III, Public Parks, Sec.5-32 (i) and (k)
REVIEWED BY
AGENDA ITEM # 813
APRIL 9, 2012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BEACHES AND PARKS, ARTICLE III,
PUBLIC PARKS, SEC. 5 -32, USER FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES,
ELIMINATING THE DEPOSITS FOR FIRES ON THE BEACH AND CAMPING AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: Sec. 5 -32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5 -32. User fees for parks and recreation facilities.
(i) Beach bonfire.
(1) Twenty -five ($25.00) per activity on beach with bonfire or any
type of open flame.
(2) Depesitfe-q=aiied! T-w en- y-xfiv e dollar's ($25.00), refundable if no
damage of fire d loft- o bea..h
(3) Approval of a fire permit by the parks and recreation department is
required. Permit must be requested and approved during regular
city weekday work hours at least twenty -four (24) hours prior to
activity.
(k) Camping at Dutton Island Preserve.
(1) Twenty -five dollars ($25.00) per campsite.
(2) Deposit required! TverAy- 4,e lellafs --( re m if nv
dama t a site and no deb 6s or trash left
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this day of
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Mike Borno
Mayor, Presiding Officer
Alan C. Jensen, Esquire
City Attorney