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Public Hearing: Consideration of an Ordinance of the Lewisville City Council, Adopting Standards of Care for Youth Recreational Programs by Repealing and Replacing Article VI, “Standards of Care for Youth Recreational Programs”, of Chapter 10, Parks and Recreation, of the Lewisville City Code with a New Article VI, “Standards of Care for Youth Recreation Programs”, and Setting forth Other Provisions Applicable to the Standards of Care; And Further Amending Chapter 10, Parks and Recreation, of the Lewisville City Code by Amending Article I, “In General”, to Clarify the Definition of “City-Approved League Play or Athletic Event” and Amending Article III, “Parks”, and Amending the Areas Where Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Park Property is Allowed; Providing for a Savings Clause; Repealer; Severability; and an Effective Date; and Declaring an Emergency; and, Consideration of Approval of Changes to City Policy Statement 4.0.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances defines guidelines and duties for the Parks Board, lists curfew, prohibited acts within the park system, parks and facilities where alcoholic beverages are allowed, creates local standards of care for youth programming, and among other things. Several updates to the Chapter were adopted by City Council in January 2022, with updates to standards of care for youth programming occurring in May 2023 and March 2024. In order to ensure compliance with updates to federal and state regulations, as well as keep pace with emerging recreation trends and address issues that compromise the integrity of the park system, the Department reviews and proposes updates to the chapter regularly.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the ordinance and policy statement as set forth in the caption above.
AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS:
Stacie Anaya, Director of Parks & Recreation