Chapter 17.145
PARKS
Sections:
17.145.010 Parks and recreation findings.
17.145.020 Present facilities.
17.145.040 Parks and recreation advisory committee.
17.145.080 Policies and procedures.
17.145.100 Master parks and recreation plan.
17.145.010 Parks and recreation findings.
As more people are beginning to participate in physical fitness activities such as walking, cycling and exercising, the demand for trails and recreation facilities is increasing. As the numbers of households with two-career couples and single-parent families increases so has the demand for affordable recreation, after school and summer programs. Recently national awareness has increased dramatically for recognizing the need of the elderly and physically handicapped. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all citizens have equal access to employment, facilities and services including parks, trails, and recreation facilities. [LUO § 02-20-001.]
17.145.020 Present facilities.
(1) Park and recreation facilities available to the residents of Naples are provided by the city of Naples, Uintah School Zone, Uintah Recreational Zone and the L.D.S. Church. The major community park facility is the city park at 1701 East 1500 South. This park offers picnicking, playgrounds, splash pad, walking paths, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, kick soccer, designed for multi use. The location of the park, just off U.S. Highway 40, a major highway thoroughfare, has allowed it to become a popular stop for travelers.
(2) Road side park facility at the intersection of SR 45 and SR 40 provides a rest stop for visitors and travelers to the area. A kiosk provides information about the area, picnic sites, and grassed areas. A place to rest and orient.
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Facility |
Location |
Description |
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Naples Road Side Park |
2850 South Hwy 40 |
One acre with picnic tables, kiosk, fountain and open lawn area |
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Naples City Park |
1701 East 1900 South |
32 acres with open lawn areas, picnic sites, pavilions, ball diamonds, walking paths, basketball, soccer area, horseshoes pit, volleyball courts, playgrounds, BBQ pit and shaded lawn areas. |
(3) Food trucks shall be allowed as a conditional use with the following conditions:
(a) Must obtain a Naples City business license or provide a valid copy of a current Utah business license, a current health department food truck permit; a current approval from a fire and safety inspection and any other licenses or permits required by state or local authorities.
(b) Shall obey all parking and traffic regulations in Naples City.
(c) The outdoor dining area shall not impede pedestrian or emergency access circulation.
(d) Shall not interfere with or limit pedestrian users’ free and unobstructed passage.
(e) Shall not operate on public streets where the speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour.
(f) Shall not sell to any person standing in the roadway.
(g) Trash containers shall be provided for the use of the business patrons.
(h) All signs must be physically attached to the vehicle. [Ord. 18-209 § 1, 2018. LUO § 02-20-002.]
17.145.030 Funding.
The city parks and recreation facilities are funded through the city’s general fund and the Uintah Recreational Zone. [LUO § 02-20-003.]
17.145.040 Parks and recreation advisory committee.
(1) Members. The city manager is hereby authorized to create a parks and recreation advisory committee composed of nine members. The members shall be appointed by the city manager with the advice and consent of the mayor.
(2) The parks and recreation advisory committee (PRAC) shall be composed of one member from the Naples City council, two “at large” members chosen from such other groups or organizations as deemed appropriate by the city manager and six members selected from the citizenry of Naples City. [LUO § 02-20-004.]
17.145.050 Duties.
(1) Develops and maintains a master parks and recreation plan.
(2) Recommends recreation programs.
(3) Performs any other duties deemed appropriate by the city manager.
(4) Develops policies, procedures and bylaws. [LUO § 02-20-005.]
17.145.060 Length of term.
(1) The initial term of each member is subject to the following:
(a) Three members one year;
(b) Three members two years;
(c) Three members three years.
(2) Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a three-year term.
(3) The city manager with the advice and consent of the mayor may reappoint members for additional terms. Should a vacancy in the committee occur nominees for membership may be solicited and recommended to the city manager after notification of the vacancy. [LUO § 02-20-006.]
17.145.070 Chairman/officers.
The city manager with the advice and consent of the mayor shall annually appoint one member to serve as chairman.
Election of additional officers, as the committee may deem necessary, shall be held as provided in the committee’s policies and procedures. [LUO § 02-20-007.]
17.145.080 Policies and procedures.
The parks and recreation advisory committee shall establish and adopt policies and procedures governing its operation and the conduct of its meetings. Upon adoption of policies and procedures they shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. The policies and procedures become effective upon approval by the city council.
The committee upon its own initiative may amend the policies and procedures. The amendments shall be submitted to the city manager for approval, with the advice and consent of the mayor. The committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question and shall be a public record. [LUO § 02-20-008.]
17.145.090 Funds.
It is not the intent of the city council that the PRAC collect or disburse funds, or in any manner operate a budget. However, should it become necessary to collect or disburse funds or establish a budget as determined by the city council it shall be operated under the direction of the city manager within established accounting and budget procedures as provided by state law and city ordinances. [LUO § 02-20-009.]
17.145.100 Master parks and recreation plan.
It shall be the function and duty of the PRAC to develop, establish and have adopted a master parks and recreation plan. The plan with accompanying maps, tables, charts and descriptive and explanatory matter shall show the PRAC’s recommendations for the physical development and programs for public improvement and the financing thereof.
The master park plan shall be a guide for the city in the development of parks, paths, walkways, alternative transportation ways, recreation, recreation facilities and programs. The master park plan should be reviewed and updated from time to time to reflect new circumstances. [LUO § 02-20-010.]