TITLE 20

MISCELLANEOUS

CHAPTER

1.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

2.  PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

CHAPTER 1

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

SECTION

20-101.  Creation.

20-101.  Creation. The Lenoir City council does hereby establish the Lenoir City Community Development Corporation with the provisions and powers as specified under §§ 13-20-101 through 13-20-419 and 13-20-601 through 13-20-614 as provided for under the Housing Authorities Act, Chapter 30 Tennessee Code Annotated. Further, any amendments, deletions or additions to the aforementioned code section shall be amendments, deletions or additions to this ordinance. (Ord. #340, Feb. 1983)

CHAPTER 2

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

SECTION

20-201.  Creation and general duties.

20-202.  Director; compliance with law; finances.

20-203.  Recreational areas and opportunities.

20-204.  Recreational programs.

20-205.  Purchases, concessions, gifts, etc.

20-206.  Powers, duties, and qualifications of park director.

20-207.  Park rules and regulations.

20-201.   Creation and general duties. There is hereby created a park and recreation department and the city council shall assume the duties and obligations of the recreation board including upkeep and maintenance of parks, hiring, establishing financial obligations (past, present, and future), hearing citizen complaints, scheduling activities, and insuring the parks against liabilities.

20-202.   Director; compliance with law; finances. The parks and recreation department shall be placed under a full time director. The director will be answerable to the mayor and city council.

The parks and recreation department will adhere to all laws, ordinances, and codes of the city.

Basic control of financial matters will rest with the town council, which is the primary funding agency.

20-203.   Recreational areas and opportunities. Lenoir City Park and other city parks and recreation area are public property and as such shall provide recreational opportunities for all citizens and adequate time to participate in same.

The maintenance and upkeep of Lenoir City Park and other city parks and recreation areas shall be carried out by the city.

20-204.   Recreational programs. Recreation programs will be developed and implemented by the parks and recreation director.

Programs shall include, but not be limited to, softball, tennis, baseball, basketball, soccer, physical fitness, crafts, arts and special events.

20-205.   Purchases, concessions, gifts, etc. All purchases for the parks and recreation department will be made through purchase orders and the approval of the city administrator.

The sale of concessions will be under the parks and recreation director.

All gifts and donations will be turned in to the city treasurer and a receipt for same will be issued. Such gifts and donations will be placed in the recreation fund to become part of the parks and recreation committee budget.

20-206.   Powers, duties, and qualifications of park director. The park director shall be the chief administrative officer in charge of the management of public parks, playgrounds, and other recreational area and of a comprehensive recreational program for the area of the City of Lenoir City. He shall administer the policies of the city council, recommend rules and regulations to the city council for its consideration, and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the city council. The director shall have training and successful experience in park and recreational work and shall hold at least a bachelor's degree in recreation and be of strong character. The park director shall devote full time to his job and shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of Lenoir City Park and other city parks and recreation areas through the assistance of the other departments of the city government (streets, sanitation, water, fire, and police).

(2) Assume the responsibility for the scheduling of all activities of Lenoir City Park and other city parks and recreation areas.

(3) Assume the responsibility in conjunction with the Lenoir City Police Department for the maintenance of law and order at Lenoir City Park and other city parks and recreation areas.

(4) Assume the responsibility for the development and implementation of programs for all age groups in the area of, among other things:

(a) Softball.

(b) Baseball.

(c) Tennis.

(d) Physical fitness.

(e) Basketball.

(f) Crafts.

(g) Soccer.

(h) Arts.

(i) Special events.

(5) Assume the responsibility for overseeing and directing the sale of concessions.

(6) Report to the city council concerning matters relating to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Lenoir City Park and other parks and recreation areas.

(7) Assume the responsibility for directing all finances from the park activities through the city treasurer and for following established procedures (purchase orders) for the expenditure of funds.

20-207.   Park rules and regulations. (1) In general. The rules contained in this section shall apply in general as follows:

(a) Any requirement or provision of this section relating to any act includes the causing, procuring, or aiding of the act, or the permitting or allowing of any minor to do any prohibited act.

(b) A park employee in the performance of his duties is not bound by these rules.

(c) Any act prohibited by these rules may be performed under a permit obtained from the park board or park director.

(d) Copies of these rules are to be posted in the parks and are presumed to be known by all park users.

(2) Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited:

(a) Vandalism of any park structures or grounds.

(b) Littering, including placing household garbage in park receptacles.

(c) Sound track advertising.

(d) Disorderly conduct.

(e) Gambling in any form.

(f) Fireworks and firearms.

(g) Injuring, harassing, or feeding animals.

(h) Consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of illegal drugs.

(3) Regulated uses. The following uses are subject to permit or other restriction:

(a) Permits must be obtained to reserve park facilities, use the park for any prohibited use, or when otherwise required by this subsection.

(b) Placing posters and signs is prohibited except by permit.

(c) Selling of any merchandise is prohibited except through the concession stands or by permit.

(d) Building of fires is prohibited except in grills or by permit.

(e) Skating and skateboarding on roadways is prohibited except where permitted by signs or by permit.

(f) Camping is prohibited except by permit.

(g) Model aviation is permitted except in the vicinity of playing fields and playgrounds which are in use.

(h) Horses are prohibited except where permitted by signs.

(i) Any sport, game, or competition is permitted in proper areas except where prohibited by signs.

(j) Pets must be under the control of their owners. Any pet found at large may be seized and impounded by the Loudon County Animal Shelter.

(k) Park hours are 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. No person will be allowed to remain in the park after 11:00 P.M. except by permit.

(4) Regulation of vehicles. The following regulations apply to vehicle use in park areas:

(a) Regulatory signs must be observed unless directed otherwise by a police officer or park employee.

(b) Speed limit throughout the park is 15 miles per hour.

(c) Reckless driving is prohibited.

(d) Motorized vehicles are confined to the roads and parking areas and are not to be driven on any turf or trail unless so directed by a police officer or park employee. No vehicles of any kind, including bicycles, are to be driven on baseball, softball, football fields, or tennis courts.

(e) Only licensed drivers are to operate motorized vehicles inside the park. Driving lessons shall not be given in the park.

(f) Maintenance of vehicles, such as changing oil is prohibited in the park.