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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 11/01/2011 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 133, 2011, AMENDINDATE: November 1, 2011 STAFF: JR Schnelzer AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 9 SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 2011, Amending Section 2-338 of the City Code Pertaining to the Duties and Functions of the Parks and Recreation Board. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on October 18, 2011, modifies the duties of the Parks and Recreation Board as contained in Section 2-338 of the City Code to broaden the scope of the Parks and Recreation Board’s functions to allow the Board to promote awareness and appreciation of the value of parks and recreation as a resource contributing to the quality of Fort Collins. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary - October 18, 2011 (w/o attachments) COPY COPY COPY COPY ATTACHMENT 1 DATE: October 18, 2011 STAFF: JR Schnelzer AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 12 SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 2011, Amending Section 2-338 of the City Code Pertaining to the Duties and Functions of the Parks and Recreation Board. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Ordinance will modify the duties of the Parks and Recreation Board as contained in Section 2-338 of the City Code to broaden the scope of the Parks and Recreation Board’s functions to allow the Board to promote awareness and appreciation of the value of parks and recreation as a resource contributing to the quality of Fort Collins. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Parks and Recreation Board has long wanted to promote awareness and appreciation for the value that the Park and Recreation system has on the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Fort Collins. The Board has discussed ways to communicate these values to the community but there has been no formal way that they can, as a group forward these ideas. The Board is requesting this amendment to the City Code because it is very interested in promoting the positive aspects of parks and recreation to the citizens of Fort Collins, but the current Code language does not empower the Board to do so. The amendment would also clean up outdated department and entity names in Section 2-338. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION This has been a Parks and Recreation Board discussion item since April 2011. At its August 24 and September 14, 2011 meetings, the Board discussed the wording of the Code modification and voted unanimously to recommend Council adopt the Code amendment. ATTACHMENTS 1. Parks and Recreation Board minutes, August 24, 2011 and September 14, 2011 ORDINANCE NO. 133, 2011 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING SECTION 2-338 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD WHEREAS, Section 2-338 of the City Code sets forth the functions of the City's Parks and Recreation Board (the “Board); and WHEREAS, those functions are presently limited to advising the City Council and City staff with regard to rules, regulation, policies, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Department and assisting the City in cooperating with Poudre School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City’s Parks and Recreation programs; and WHEREAS, at its regular meetings on August 24 and September 14, 2011, the Board voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a proposed City Code amendment expanding the Board’s functions; and WHEREAS, the Board has recommended to the City Council that the Board’s functions be expanded to include publicly promoting awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of parks and recreation as a resource contributing to the quality of life in our community; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it would be in the best interests of the City to expand the functions of the Board accordingly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Section 2-338 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-338. Functions. The duties and functions of the Board shall be as follows: (1) To advise and make recommendations to the Culture, Parks, Recreation and Environment Director and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to parks and recreation but excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and cemeteries; (2) To assist the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs; (3) To promote community awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of parks and recreation as a resource contributing to the quality of life in Fort Collins. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of October, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of November, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1st day of November, A.D. 2011. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk