City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Five an Ordinance in Relation to an Amendment to Appendix D, Sections 1 and 4, Updating Parks Rules and Regulations

ORDINANCE 6.25Sponsor: Parks, Arts & Culture Committee (PACC)

Public Hearing Dates:
First reading: 06/16/25
Referred to:

Rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage: 06/16/25

Second reading:
Action:
Date:

Signed by Mayor: 06/18/25
Published: 06/25/25
Effective: 07/16/25

It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows:

That Appendix D, Rules and Regulations of the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Section 1 and Section 4, thereof to read as follows:

1 Park reservation and special use policy.

(A) General Statement: The department of parks and recreation will make park properties and facilities available to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. Certain areas and facilities may be available for special use on a reservable and exclusive-use basis. Special use of areas and facilities must be compatible with the department’s overall policy of appropriate and equitable use and wise land management. Specific policies and regulations have been developed as detailed in subsections (C) through (I), which cover many of these special uses. Any request for park use which is not detailed in subsections (C) through (I) must be submitted to the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission for consideration.

The policies and procedures for park special use and required permits as stated herein are exclusive of contractual agreements in excess of four (4) days which are generally associated with seasonal concessionaires and the operation of the Gordon H. Paquette Municipal Arena and the North Beach Campground.

(B) Objectives: The objectives of the park reservation and special use policy as detailed herein is to define the purpose for which park areas and facilities may be used, appropriateness and conditions of use, scheduling requirements and priorities, permit requirements and applicable charges for services and facilities provided by the department. An individual might require more than one permit, depending on the activity.

(C) Types of Park Special Use Permits:

(1) Standard form—Park special use General Park permit;

A group of twenty or more who use a park area or facility

(2) Approved schedules submitted by recognized youth or adult sports leagues, Burlington City governmental divisions or recognized annual concert series.

(3) Contract agreement. Reservation Permit

Included as part of a facility rental

(4) Park entertainer’s license. Videography and photography permit (commercial use)

Any use of videos, drones, or photography for commercial purposes in city parks.

(5) Programs in Parks Permit

For any commercial program or instruction in parks

(6) Officiants Permit

For Officiants who charge to perform weddings and civil ceremonies in parks

(7) Neighborhood Park Permit

For neighborhood focused events sponsored by residents, neighborhood businesses, or non-profits

(8) Rally/demonstration permit

For demonstrations in parks

(9) Bike Path Permit

For use of the Burlington Greenway for an event

(D) Conditions Requiring Park Special Use Approvals Permits: A park special use permit approval by the Parks Commission is required if one or more of the following conditions exist.

(1) A group of individuals of twenty (20) or more who use a park area or facility.

(2) Reservation and exclusive use of a park area or facility for a specific time and date or on a continued scheduled basis.

(3) Use of park area or facility for an event open to the public.

(41) Use of park area or facility for commercial or fund-raising purposes, including, but not limited to, the sale of goods and services, solicitation of monies, sale of tickets or games of chance, and the use of park areas or properties to conduct an activity where the exchange of money for a product or service does not occur directly in the park, such as mass media advertising or photography. Officiant and Program Permits, while commercial, do not require Park Commission approval.

(5) The conduction of a sports tournament or event where individuals or teams are charged a fee to participate or spectate.

(6) Use of park area for park entertainers where donations may or may not be solicited.

(2) Fundraising

(3) Amplified Sound

Any sound created by the use of sound amplification equipment associated by an event beyond what is permitted in Section H.

(E) Rules and Regulations Concerning Park Special Use Permits:

(1) Park special use permits will be issued to responsible persons eighteen (18) years of age or older.

(2) Persons representing organizations, institutions or businesses must be an authorized representative and accountable for any personal or property damage arising from the activities of the group and for the conduct of those in the group.

(3) Payments associated with standard form park special use permits must be made at the time the permit is issued.

(4) Standard form park special use permits must be picked up at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled use. Permits associated with Saturday and Sunday use must be picked up by 12:00 noon of the preceding Friday. Permits not picked up prior to established deadlines will be voided upon department discretion.

(54) Requests for adjustments to park permits may be made by the applicant forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled use without liability. Refunds for cancellations follow the department refund policy. Park reservations and permits may be canceled by the applicant forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled use without liability. The department will issue cancellation notices as far in advance as possible, but reserves the right to cancel at any time as deemed necessary.

(65) Permits may be canceled by authorized department personnel or the chief and tour commander of the police department at the time of the reservation if the conditions and intent of the permit is violated or if the permit holders violate any park rule or regulation, park or city ordinance, Vermont state or federal law.

(76) Upon cancellation of a permit as a result of a violation of the permit agreement or violation of park regulations, park or city ordinances, Vermont state or federal law, the park area and/or facilities will be vacated by the group as stated on the permit and the area/facility will revert to use on a first-come-first-served basis until such time as a succeeding permit comes into effect.

(87) No tickets are to be sold or admission charged, donations or other money-raising methods conducted except as expressly approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission or authorized designee.

(98) No group shall conduct any activity causing undue additional work for the department unless a previous agreement has been made for reimbursement.

(109) Permits are not transferrable to another individual or group.

(110) Request for park special use requiring department or Park Commission approval may be made in person, by telephone or in writing. Request for park special use requiring approval by the board of parks and recreation commissioners must be submitted in writing.

(121) Individuals or groups, including vendors associated with events, engaging in the sale of items intended for consumption or sponsoring an athletic event where participants are charged a fee must shall be required to provide proof of a comprehensive liability policy protecting themselves and the City of Burlington, as an additional insured, from loss or liability arising out of their sponsored activities as required by the City’s Policy on Procurement, Property Disposition, and Approval Authority for Public Contracts and Related Financial Transactions. The limits of such policy shall be no less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per person and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence will be identified in the permit application.

(13) Licenses:

Individual license: Each individual applying for a parks entertainer’s license shall be granted such a license after paying the appropriate fee and providing the following information to the parks commission: 1) individual’s name, address, and telephone number; and 2) a recent picture of the individual showing the head and shoulders in a clear and distinguishable manner. The parks division office will take the photo if necessary for one dollars and twenty-five cents ($1.25).

If an entertainer is unable (due to special circumstances) to come to the office that person may apply by mail. This license allows a person to perform. It is not an employment contract.

Group license: If two (2) or more street entertainers are performing as a group, one license, listing each member of the group, may be issued after paying the appropriate fee and providing the following information to the parks commission: 1) individual’s names, addresses and telephone numbers; and 2) a recent picture of the individuals showing their heads and shoulders in a clear and distinguishable manner. The parks division office will take the photo, if necessary, for one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25).

If an entertainer is unable (due to special circumstances) to come to the office, that person may apply by mail.

Annual license: An annual license may be issued to an entertainer or group if 1) at least five (5) daily/weekend licenses have been obtained; and 2) no valid complaints have been filed during the five (5) separate performing dates. (A valid complaint is defined as one which relates to violations of the rules and regulations set forth in these guidelines).

Minors: Any person under the age of eighteen (18) must have a parent or guardian present when applying for a license. The parent or guardian must provide a written statement 1) assuming full responsibility for the minor’s performance; and 2) agreeing to hold and save harmless the City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, its agents, employees, and offices, harmless for any and all liability arising out of or in connection with the minor’s performance.

Display of license: Parks entertainers must display their licenses while they are performing. If they do not, it will be assumed that the person is not licensed and the police or staff will ask the person to cease performing.

Signing of license: By signing the license, the licensee acknowledges understanding that:

1) They are conversant with these rules and regulations and with any city ordinances that may govern park entertainers.

2) Having a parks entertainer’s license in no way protects them from the enforcement of any such relevant rule, regulation or ordinance of the city or state;

3) The right to act as a park entertainer in the parks is a privilege; and

4) His or her activities as a park entertainer must not constitute a nuisance.

Annual license renewal: Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses. Conditions of renewing the annual licenses are:

1) Park entertainers have notified the parks and recreation department of any change of address during the previous year;

2) No valid complaints have been filed against the entertainer during the previous season; and

3) The entertainer/group has applied in person for the renewal of the annual license.

Park entertainers, who have not met the requirements for renewal of an annual license, may begin the process to receive an annual license which is outlined above.

Fees:

Daily licenses (individual/group)

$ 5.00

Annual licenses (individual/group)

25.00

Locations: The Burlington City ordinances allow no more than two (2) parks entertainment acts in the following parks at any time. These parks are North Beach, Leddy, City Hall, Perkins Pier, Waterfront and Oakledge. For the purpose of site selection, a group shall be considered as one entertainment act. These licenses shall be granted on a first come first serve basis. Further guidelines established by the parks commission are as follows:

1) Entertainers are excluded from performing at the Burlington Community Boathouse and the College Street Pier.

Entertainers must observe a 150-foot buffer from the upper and lower shelters at Oakledge Park.

Entertainers must observe a 150-foot buffer from the North Beach Bathhouse.

Entertainers must observe a 100-foot buffer from the Bandshell at Battery Park.

Entertainers must observe a 50-foot buffer around any buildings at City Hall Park.

Entertainers must observe a 50-foot buffer around any docks or buildings at Perkins Pier.

Entertainers must observe a 50-foot buffer around any tennis courts or buildings at Leddy Park.

2) There may be only two (2) park entertainment acts per park. Park entertainers shall be responsible for selecting sites in the parks within the above-noted guidelines. Further restrictions may apply.

3) Park entertainers share responsibility for maintaining clear pathways to adjacent businesses, vending operations and through the pedestrian right-of-way.

4) Park entertainers may not use park benches while performing.

5) Entertainers will be restricted to certain locations during park special events.

Performance time: The park entertainers may perform only from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Maximum performance time per park per day is two (2) contiguous hours, ten (10) minutes may be allowed for set up, if needed.

Entertainers will be restricted to certain times during parks and recreation-sponsored events.

Volume control: Parks entertainers may not use amplified sound. Entertainers using brass instruments and saxophones must mute them. Performers must reduce the level of sound or mute their instruments upon request by authorized personnel or Burlington Police. If they do not comply, their license will be revoked.

Sale of products: Licensed park entertainers may sell tapes or other recordings of their own performance(s). No additional license (e.g., a vendor’s license) is required for this activity.

Disciplinary action: A valid complaint is defined as one which relates to violations of the rules and regulations set forth in these guidelines. A complaint must also be received in writing containing the complainants’ name, address and phone number. A complaint may be valid if parks and recreation staff document violation of rules set forth herein.

The first valid complaint filed against a license holder will be communicated verbally.

The second valid complaint causes revocation of the license until the entertainer appears before the parks commission to resolve the issue.

Should the parks commission decide to extend the revocation of a license, it may choose to do so for up to thirty (30) days for a first offense, for up to twelve (12) months after a second offense, or for up to twenty-four (24) months after a third offense.

If a licensee is found guilty of violating a City of Burlington ordinance and/or State of Vermont law while performing, the license will be automatically revoked and no new license may be issued for twenty-four (24) months.

Insurance: Acts which may be considered dangerous (e.g. Acts involving knives, fire, other hazardous materials) must provide insurance. The licensee shall maintain a policy which limits liability for bodily injury and property damage in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)* for bodily injury to any one person, and for damages to property in the amount of at least twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) resulting from any one accident. The licensee must provide proof of such insurance to the parks and recreation department upon request.

Note—Insurance amounts may be changed subject to checking with the city’s insurance administrator.

(F) Park User Classifications: Park areas and facilities will be available for special use on a first-come-first-served reservation system. However, upon the discretion of the department, to best serve the recreational needs of the public, and in order to give priority to the various groups making application for special use, the user classifications will preclude the first-come-first-served reservation system. Appeals for park special use allocations may be made in writing to the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission for consideration.

(1) Class I Recreational—Open to the public:

(a) Department-sponsored events and activities.

(b) Department-cosponsored events and activities.

(c) Burlington School District youth athletics

(cd) Nonprofit youth and adult sports leagues.

(de) Governmental divisions/agencies, quasi-public agencies, nonprofit agencies.

(ef) Individuals, groups, organizations, businesses.

(2) Class II Recreational—Closed membership, not open to the public.

(3) Class III Nonrecreation—Nonprofit.

(4) Class IV Commercial.

(5) Class V—Park Entertainers.

(G) Park Special Use Approval Authorization:

(1) The department of parks and recreation is authorized to process and approve all requests for park special use in compliance with the policies as set forth in the park special use policy, including the exposure and sale of goods and services in connection with an event when such sales are conducted by the sponsor of the event and intended to defray cost of the event. Proceeds from such sales may also be used to defray operating expenses of governmental divisions, quasi-public or nonprofit organizations or agencies. permits unless noted as requiring Special Use Approval in section D or outside of a standard use of a park.

(2) Request for park use, commercial in nature, intended to generate a profit and not affiliated with an activity or event occurring on park property All Special Use Approvals must be submitted in writing and approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission.

(3) Any request for City department cosponsorship of an event or for park special use not in compliance with the park special use policy must be submitted in writing and approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission.

(H) Approved Special Use Activities by Park: Park special use permits will be issued for park areas and facilities under the following guidelines and restrictions:

(1) Neighborhood and Community parks: Lakeside, Pomeroy, Roosevelt, Schmanska, Smalley, Appletree, Baird, Kieslich, Schifilliti, Ethan Allen, Calahan, Starr Farm, Dewey, Champlain Street. Neighborhood parks, generally serving an area within a one-quarter-mile radius, are intended for use by neighborhood residents on a first-come-first-served basis. Park special use pPermits for events will be issued only to local youth groups, neighborhood organizations and civic organizations for specific events. Approval for continuous scheduled use by youth sports leagues may also be granted. Sound played through a personal device Stereo, radio or other amplified music shall be prohibited in neighborhood parks from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. and all events using amplified sound must have Park Commission approval.

(2) Special use areas Regional Parks: Battery Park, City Hall Park, Perkins Pier, Waterfront Park, Oakledge Park, North Beach, Burlington Greenway, A_Dog Skate Park.

(a) Battery Park—Cultural, performing arts and concerts, public speeches and demonstrations, civic ceremonies, fund raising, shows and exhibits. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. The amplified sound at events or concerts shall not exceed three four (34) consecutive hours in duration. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one-half three (3) hours before the start of the permitted performance schedule. Concerts shall be limited to three (3) per week, not more than one per day, with the week commencing on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Concerts shall not be scheduled on more than two (2) consecutive days and will commence no earlier than 9:30 a.m. unless specifically authorized by the board of parks and recreation commission, nor shall they conclude later than 9:00 p.m. The volume level of any concert, or any event with amplified sound, shall not exceed seventyeighty-five (785) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(b) City Hall Park—Cultural, performing arts and concerts, public speeches and demonstrations, civic ceremonies, fund raising, shows and exhibits. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one-half three (3) hours before the start of the permitted performance schedule.. Concerts shall be limited to a maximum of three eight (38) per week, not more than one three per day, with the week commencing on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Concerts shall conclude no later than 910:00 p.m. The volume level of any concert shall not exceed ninety-five (95) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(c) Perkins Pier—Waterfront or aquatic-oriented events. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. The amplified sound at events or concerts shall not exceed four (4) continuous hours in duration. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one three hours before the start of the permitted event or concert and shall last no longer than one hour no earlier than 9:00 am. The volume level of any concert, or any event with amplified sound, shall not exceed eighty-five (85) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(d) Waterfront Park—As administered by department of water resources. Available for cultural, performing arts and concerts, fundraising events, shows and exhibits. Amplified sound must follow Act250 Waterfront Park requirements and all events require Waterfront Event Committee approval.

(3) City parks: Ethan Allen Park, Leddy Park, Oakledge Park, North Beach Park.

(a) Ethan Allen Park—Limited facilities restrict use to a time period of three (3) hours. Use of the park exceeding three (3) hours requires provisions for restroom facilities.

(be) Leddy Park—Available for field sports, tennis, picnicking and aquatic events. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. The amplified sound at events or concerts shall not exceed four (4) continuous hours in duration. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one three hours before the start of the permitted event or concert and shall last no longer than one hour no earlier than 9:00 am. The volume level of any concert, or any event with amplified sound, shall not exceed eight-five (85) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(cf) Oakledge Park—Available for field sports and picnicking. Use of amplified recorded or live entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. The amplified sound at events or concerts shall not exceed four (4) continuous hours in duration. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one three hours before the start of the permitted event or concert and shall last no longer than one hour no earlier than 9:00 am. The volume level of any concert, or any event with amplified sound, shall not exceed eight-five (85) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(dg) North Beach Park—Available for aquatic events, picnicking and fundraising events. Permit for entertainment must be approved by the board of parks and recreation commissioners. The amplified sound at events or concerts shall not exceed four (4) continuous hours in duration. Sound checks or testing shall commence no earlier than one three hours before the permitted event or concert and shall last no longer than one hour and no earlier than 9:00 am. The volume level of any concert, or any event with amplified sound, shall not exceed eight-five (85) decibels (A-weighted) at any time when measured at any place on the exterior perimeter of the park.

(h) Burlington Greenway – Available for runs and walks and requires a bike path permit regardless of entry and exit points for events. Bicycle events require special use approval by the Parks Commission.

(i) A_Dog Skate Park – Available for recreation programming and special community events. Permit for exclusive use, outside of department programs, must be approved by the Parks Commission

(4) Playfield parks: North Park, South Park.

(a) North Park—Youth field sports.

(b) South Park—Youth and adult field sports.

(5) Playground parks: Champlain St. Park.

(a) Champlain St. Park—Not available for special use.

(36) District parksPark Natural Areas: Arms PropertyPark, McKenzie Park, Northshore Natural Area, 127 Recreation Path, Urban Reserve, Intervale Property.

Property suitable for passive recreation and educational purposes

(a) Arms Property—Undeveloped property suitable for passive recreation and educational purposes.

(b) Intervale Property—Same as Arms Property.

(I) Sound from personal devices must be restricted to within six feet of the device.

(IJ) Fees and Charges: As set annually by the board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission

(K) Appeals: Denial of a Park Permit by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront, or the requirement of a permit for a proposed activity, may be appealed to the Parks Commission for review. Such appeal must be s ubmitted at least seven (7) days prior to the regularly scheduled Parks Commission meeting prior to the date of the proposed activity. The Parks Commission’s decision on the denial or requirement for a permit shall be final.

(L) Alcohol: All rules and regulations regarding alcohol in parks are governed by Chapter 21, section 38 of the Burlington Code of Ordinances.

(M) Penalties: Permittees violating conditions of permits, may lose the opportunity for future permits, in addition to those penalties outlined Chapter 22 of the Burlington City Ordinances.

Section 2: Perkins Pier Marina, Waterfront Park and Community Boathouse. As written.

Section 3: Harbor and waterways; designated areas. As written.

4 Beaches and waterfront areas.

(A) Prohibited Activities:

(1) Changing clothes except in bathhouse.

(2) Permitting dogs, except for service dogs, on beaches, except where permitted elsewhere in Appendix D.Unless excepted elsewhere in these rules, bringing animals, except for seeing eye dogs, to the beaches or adjacent picnic areas.

(3) Swimming between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. from dusk till dawn during the summer season or at any time before the beaches are opened for the season or after they are closed for the season.

(4) Failing to stop at the attendant’s booth prior to entering the controlled access areas and/or proceeding without permission of the attendant.

(5) Swimming from or at Perkins Pier from May 1 to October 31.

(6) Leaving unattended a child yet to reach his their twelfth eighth birthday.

(7) Using inflatable or foam rafts or tubes. balls, frisbees, flotation devices or other toys or sporting equipment in the water except under provisions or conditions approved in advance by parks and recreation department personnel.

(8) Using non-personal Coast Guard approved flotation devices

(89) Parking in any area except the parking lots unless specifically directed to do otherwise by parks and recreation department personnel.

(B) Rate Structure:

(1) The following regulations shall apply to persons entering Bernard J. Leddy Park, Oakledge Park, North Beach and Perkins Pier during the summer season, generally held to be May 15 until Labor Day or as otherwise posted.

(2) Reserved.

(3) No person shall enter the above-mentioned areas by motor vehicle unless the operator of the motor vehicle pays an daily entrance fee determined annually by the Pparks and recreation Ccommission, subject to the final approval of the city council, except that no daily fee shall be charged any vehicle or trailer:

(a) Exhibiting a With a season’s pass;

(b) Whose operator is the rightful bearer of a Green Mountain Passport if applicable. Park locations which accept the Green Mountain Passport shall be posted on the Department’s parking webpage and updated annually; or

(c) Whose operator qualifies for and receives a business pass as described herein.

(4) A season’s pass may be issued to motor vehicles of residents and nonresidents of Burlington upon a payment of a fee determined annually by the Pparks and recreation Ccommission, subject to final approval of the city council. For the purpose of these regulations, the legal address as listed on the registration of the vehicle in question shall determine residency. Eligible vehicles must be owned or otherwise be substantially controlled by the individual making application and intended for his or her their private, noncommercial recreational use while at said parks.

(5) A special season’s pass may be issued to residents and nonresidents for the use of Leddy Park upon payment of a fee determined annually by the parks and recreation commission, subject to final approval of the city council. Reserved.

(6) A special boat trailer season’s pass may be issued to residents and nonresidents for the use of Perkins Pier upon payment of a fee determined annually by the Pparks and recreation Ccommission, subject to final approval of the city council, in addition to the purchase of the appropriate resident or nonresident season’s vehicle pass. The trailer may not be left for storage beyond three (3) nights at any parking lot or boat launch location, unless permission is provided by the Harbormaster or Deputy Harbormaster.

(7) Season’s vehicle passes may be issued by the superintendent of parks and recreation Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, or designee, to vehicles leased for personal use under the following conditions:

(a) The vehicle is lawfully registered in the State of Vermont.

(b) The applicant is able to produce evidence satisfactory to the superintendent Department that the vehicle in question is substantially controlled for the personal use with permission of the owner or lessee.

(8) A business pass may be issued to the operator of a motor vehicle for specific business with the department of parks and recreation Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, or a concessionaire or licensee under contract with the department to operate within the park, except that said pass shall not be available to any applicant for use of a recreational service during the time of admission, such as renting a sailboat from a concessionaire. Said business pass shall be for a period of one-half (1/2) hour, unless prior notice is given and an extension approved by the department.

(9) There shall be no admission fee for pedestrians or for the operators of bicycles, busses owned by CCTA, vehicles of parks and recreation department employees, or other municipal, state or United States Government vehicles operated by persons conducting official business.

(10) All busses, defined as vehicles with carrying capacity of sixteen (16) or more passengers, may be admitted on a space-available basis at a fee determined annually by the Pparks and recreation Ccommission, subject to final approval of the city council.

(11) The falsification of identification or legal address for the purpose of obtaining a city resident pass shall be considered a violation of a city ordinance and conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty seventy-five dollars ($5075.00).

(12) The board of parks and recreation commissioners Parks Commission reserves the right to suspend or revoke, after appropriate hearing for violation of a parks and recreation regulations or ordinance, any permit issued under provisions hereof.

(C) Swim at your risk at all city beaches and water access points.

Sections 5-8. As written.

* Material stricken out deleted.
** Material underlined added.

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