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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 1.6 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES.
Invitation: Director of Neighborhood & Recreational Services, December 15, 2015
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Public Hearing will be held on January 26, 2016 (No Action Taken)
Public Hearing will be held on January 27, 2016
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark has historically borne all expenses for providing recreational activities to residents and non-residents who use recreational facilities built and maintained by the City of Newark; and
WHEREAS, budget constraints now require that the City of Newark seek alternative means to offset certain costs associated with providing recreational activities and maintaining facilities; and
WHEREAS, many municipalities have established fee schedules for the use of facilities, participation in programs and renting facilities for private use, including the cities of Elizabeth, Jersey City and East Orange; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services to amend Title 2, Chapter 12, Section 1.6 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, 2000, to establish a fee schedule for certain recreational services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
[Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline Deletions are in strikethrough.]
Section 1: Title 2, Chapter 12, Section 1.6 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, is hereby amended and supplemented to read in its entirety as follows:
2:12-1.6. Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
(a) There shall be within the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services a Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the head of which shall be the Manager of the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs. This Division shall serve as the local arts agency for the City of Newark.
(b) The Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, under the supervision of the Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services, shall be responsible for the following duties: plan, initiate, organize, direct and execute City programs for recreation and cultural activities; administer and implement a comprehensive Recreational and Cultural Affairs Program for the children and citizens of the City of Newark; and publicize and disseminate information on recreational activities and services, and cultural events available within the City of Newark.
(c) Fee Schedules for Recreational Services
(1) Newark Resident and Non-Resident Membership Fees
Newark Resident and Non-Resident Annual Membership Fees (all fees are per person, unless otherwise noted)
Description of Membership Privileges:
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Community Pass Membership (per person) $5 (per person) $15 (per person)
Includes the general use of the facility (Computer room, weight room, pool tables,
swimming pools and activities noted as free). Facilities include, but are not limited to all City-owned or leased buildings, recreation centers and community centers that facilitate, recreational programs, events, activities, and community meetings for residents and non-residents (example: Vince Lombardi Center, etc.,).
Resident and Non-Resident Fee
Community Pass Membership (Card Replacement Fee) $1 (per person)
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Park Permits (Annually)
All Recreational facilities and all
City parks and fields $150 $350
(d) The Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs prohibits anyone from charging fees for admissions/registration; collecting donations, etc. Violation or infraction of same will result in immediate termination of the respective permit. Conflict in scheduling will be handled by the Center Director and/or Permit Coordinator.
Section 2. Any prior ordinance or part thereof which is inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed.
Section 3. The ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
STATEMENT:
This ordinance hereby authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee, the Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services to amend Title 2, Chapter 12, Section 1.6 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented to establish a fee schedule for certain recreational services (Community Pass Membership, replacement card fee, recreation center programs, park and field permits at all City owned or leased buildings that facilitate recreational programs, events, activities, and community meetings for residents and non-residents) provided by the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs within the City of Newark, New Jersey.