HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6873: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 70 P. O. No. 6873
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE II CONDUCT IN
PUBLIC PARKS, SECTION 60 TRAFFIC TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKS WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT
TO EXCEED $500.00, EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances sets forth provisions related
to the regulation of City Parks; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to amend
the Parks and Recreation Ordinance as it pertains to traffic and the regulation of
vehicles within public parks.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Chapter 70, Article II, Section 60 of the Code of Ordinances
as it pertains to Traffic and the Regulation of Vehicles within city owned parks, in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
herein repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. That this being an Ordinance requiring publication twice in the
official newspaper.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be effective upon final publication.
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Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D.,
2020, at an Emergency Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Thurman "Bill" Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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Chandra Alpough, Director of Parks and Recreation
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Exhibit"A"
Sec. 70-60. — Traffic
No person in a park shall:
• (6) Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking area,
and use of such area shall be in accordance with the posted directions or the
directions of any attendant who may be present. The opening and closing
hours for each individual park are posted for public notice. No vehicle shall
be permitted in a city park after hours. Privately-owned commercial
vehicles shall not be allowed in a city park at any time, unless a permit has
been issued by the Parks Director or her Designee.