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RESOLUTION 2016-21 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PARK RULES FOR V ETERANS MEMORIAL PARK. THE RULES ARE DEVELOPED A ND RECOMMENDED BY THE 2016 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK COMM ITTEE. WHEREAS, the Governing Body for the City of Cody, Wyoming develops park rules for City parks and open spaces that are not already set by Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Cody, Wyoming recognizes the necessity of adopting rules for certain services, public facilities, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CODY, WYOMING hereby adopts the following rules effective as of December 7, 2016. Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park Rules - Cody Wyoming Memorial Park Rules, regulations, fees, and permits in keeping with the spirit of the gift to the State of Wyoming, Park County, and the City of Cody. Are the rules and regulations relative to the operations of the City of Cody and State of Wyoming? Relative to the operations of the Wyoming VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK so that the people and veterans of Wyoming may be better served. These rules shall be known as the “Park Rules” of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park. 1. Supervision of Parks. Veterans Memorial Park located in Cody and Park County Wyoming shall be operated and maintained under the direction of the Cody City Council to the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Director with recommendations from the Veterans Memorial Park Steering Committee. 2. Enforcement of Ordinances. The City of Cody as well as all law enforcement agencies operating within the County of Park, including the County Sheriff’s Department, the Wyoming State Highway Patrol shall see to the enforcement of all provisions relating to this park as contained in this resolution. 3. User Responsibility. Each person, organization or corporate group using the grounds shall clean up all debris and leave the premises in good order, and the facilities in a neat and sanitary condition. Open fires are not permitted. It shall be unlawful for any person to vend, ---PAGE BREAK--- sell, peddle or offer for sale any commodity or article within the park, unless such sale is authorized by the Cody City Council. Grass areas—please no set‐up of tables, chairs, or tents. The Committee respectfully asks that visitors to the Park stay on walkways. 4. Personal Recognition. Adornments and medallions may be placed on pavers only at the park on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and special family recognition days. Items must be removed by the following Tuesday. Parks staff will be removing adornments and medallions on Tuesdays with their regular rounds. Permits are NOT required. The City of Cody assumes NO responsibility for items left. 5. Obstruction & Vandalism. No person shall obstruct any walk or drive in Veterans Memorial Park, and no person shall injure, mar, damage, or change any matter in a monument or add names, ornament, fence, seat, tree, shrub, flower, or other public property within or pertaining to the Veterans Memorial Park without authorization of the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Director and in consultation with the Veterans Memorial Park Committee. 6. Waste Handling. No person shall bring in or dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, refuse, or other trash in any waste containers provided in the park. 7. Safety. No person shall endanger the safety of any other person by any conduct or act or permit any assault, battery, or engage in fighting within Veterans Memorial Park. 8. Sound Amplification. No person shall use a sound amplification device without a park permit from the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Director. 9. Closure. Any park, section, or part of the park may be declared closed to the public by the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Director or designee at any time and for any interval of time, either temporary or for regularly stated intervals. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. Animal Control. It shall be unlawful to bring a dangerous animal into Veterans Memorial Park. It shall be unlawful to permit any dog to be in Veterans Memorial Park unless such dog is on a leash: a length of webbing, cord, chain or similar restraint, which is securely attached to the animal's collar or harness. The owner of every animal shall immediately retrieve and remove all feces deposited by his or her animal while off the owner's premises. Mutt Mitts are available in surrounding areas, and garbage containers are located in the Park. Any animal off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of and on leash held by the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family or other authorized person, or temporarily tethered by leash in an area open to the public so as not to cause an obstruction in any fashion, will be considered in violation of this chapter except as follows: 1. Obedience trained animals participating in obedience training, field trials, shows or other similar competitions, when such animals are under the control of voice commands, and are obedient to those commands, and do not come into physical contact with other persons or animals. 2. Authorized animals that are under the control of voice commands, and are obedient to those commands, that do not come into physical contact with other persons or animals and are being trained for search and rescue, law enforcement, or assistance animals with permission from the chief of police. 3. Animals in areas specifically designated for off leash use. Such areas shall be designated by resolution adopted by the governing body of the city of Cody. 4. Venomous animals or other animals that may cause injury to others must be kept in a secure container when being transported in or through a public place. 11. Signs. It shall be unlawful for any person to paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. This section should not apply to any properly authorized park sign pursuant of official duty. 12. Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances. Alcoholic beverages controlled ---PAGE BREAK--- substances are prohibited. 13. Digging and Staking. It shall be unlawful for any person, individual, organization, or corporate group to do any staking, trenching, or digging anywhere in Veterans Memorial Park without express permission from Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Director. 14. Motor Vehicles, Operation. It shall be unlawful for any individual to operate or park a motor vehicle within Veterans Memorial Park except on roads or designated parking areas; with the exception of motorized wheelchairs. Motor vehicles cannot be operated on a park road or a parking lot at a speed exceeding 10 mph, in an unsafe manner, or to do so by disobeying traffic signals or signs. When a motor vehicle is found parking in the park area, the registration plate displayed on the motor vehicle shall constitute prima facie evidence that the owner of the vehicle was the person who parked it in the location where it is found. It shall be unlawful to operate an off‐the‐road motor driven vehicle such as a mini‐bike, snowmobile, ATV or any motorized device; with the exception of motorized wheelchairs. 15. Mass Gatherings. Mass gatherings are only permitted pursuant to the permit for such purposes obtained in the manner as adopted by the City of Cody. Permitted gatherings must be determined to have a Military or Veteran relationship. 16. Penalties. Any violation of any section of this resolution shall be a misdemeanor, and any person upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to the Ordinances of penalty of the City of Cody. 17. Severability. If any portion of this regulation or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portion or applications of this regulation which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, provided such remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable, and to this end this regulation is declared to be severable. 18. Permitting Process. Fees for use of Veterans Memorial Park. A fee may be charged for ---PAGE BREAK--- exclusive use of Veterans Memorial Park. When making reservations for any part of the park, the person making the reservation must provide the City of Cody proof of liability insurance per City Ordinance. 19. Adoption. It is hereby resolved by the Cody City Council that the foregoing regulations affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the City of Cody of Park County hereby adopts these rules effective as of December 7, 2016. 20. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately subsequent to proposal and adoption by the Cody City Council. All ordinances or part of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF DECEMBER 2016 Mayor Nancy Tia Brown Attest: Cindy Baker, Administrative Services Officer ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Cody WY WYOMING STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PERMITTED USE OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK POLICY Applicant is responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for the event. 1. Obtain, complete and return the signed Application for Use of the Park and Use of Park Policy. All requests must honor the Military or Veterans in theme and purpose of the event. 2. Complete all required information. 3. Return to Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Department. 4. The Monument may not be used for any postings, exhibits or other materials. 5. Electrical hook‐up is available at the Monument. There is an additional usage charge for electricity. 6. Vehicles are not allowed on the Park grounds. Please stay off grass. 7. Applicant is responsible for removal of all event‐generated trash in the Park. At the close of the event, trash must be removed from this receptacle and all other trash containers that the applicant uses. 8. Use of the Park is restricted to the perimeters of the Park only. 9. Respect all neighboring properties. 10. The applicant is responsible for monitoring the use of the Park. 11. Tables and chairs may be set up on the grounds on hard surfaces only. 12. Tents or canopies not more than 12’ x 12’ in size may be set up, in designated areas, upon approval of the Parks & Recreation Director or designee. Ground stakes are prohibited due to underground irrigation system. 13. Posters, signs, etc..., must not block other signage on the grounds. Do not attach anything to existing sign posts or to the trees. Remove all signs at the close of the event. 14. Grass areas, please no set‐up or walking on grass areas at Veterans Memorial Park. The Committee respectfully asks that visitors to the Park stay on walkways. 15. Sound amplification requires a permit from Parks & Recreation Director. Signed: Date: