HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2008.04.24 - 9390MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #08074 April 24, 2008
BY General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established
by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to
make rules for the protectich, regulation and control of all its facilities and
areas with the approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established
rules and regulations for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been
reviewed and approved by Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved these
revisions at their regular meeting on March 12, 2C08, for forwarding and approval
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's
General Information and Regulations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, 1 move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously 0.71 a roll call vote with Kowall and Suarez absent.
Park Rules / Regulations Revisions and Additions
Section 2. HOURS
No person shall remain upon property administered by or under
the jurisdiction of the Commission between darkness (1/2 hour
after sunset) and 7 a.m., except at designated park areas or as
otherwise posted. Provided, however, that upon application to
the Commission or its authorized agent said hours may be extended.
It shall be unlawful for any person to enter any portion of park lands or
waters which have been LIcsiyildted uluseci to public use or entry.
Section 4. SWIMMING, BATHING AND WADING
E. Water Parks
A. Oakland County Water Parks are licensed by the State of
Michigan and operated consistent with applicable statutes_ rulet
and regulations set forth by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality and the Michigan Department of Labor and
Economic Growth
B. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Ali
swimmers and patrons must follow all posted rules and
regulations.
C. Inclement Weather Plan - Water Parks may have a delayed
opening or early closing due to inclement weather or unsafe
conditions. In the event of Inclement weather or unsafe
conditions, any Water Park will be closed and will be reopened at
the discretion of the Commission or its authorized aaent.. In the
event of inclement weather or unsafg_cmatigneu.eatuaesmukt
follow the directions of Water Park staff for their own safety,
D. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited within al(
Oakland County Water Parks.
Section 5. CAMPING
A. FAMILY AND SINGLE CAMPS
2. Permits Issued for not more than 14 consecutive nights, but
may be renewed. Monthly permits may be issued for not more than 30
consecutive nights under special monthly permit, but may be renewed,
16. Water Outlets - Where available, Water Outets are provided to obtain water for
campsites Washing of vehicles, dishes, clothes, pets or your person at these
outlets is prohibited. No hose will be permanently attached
to any water outlet. Water hoses used must be NSF approved
potable water hoses (white in color).
18. Picnic Areas - Open 8 a.m.-sunset or as otherwise posted.
Section 7. Fees and Charges
No person shall enter upon or use any facility
land or area for which a fee and charge has been established by the Commission
without payment of such fee or charge, unless such fee or charge has been
expressly waived in writing by the Commission.
Section 13. PERSONAL CONDUCT
C. Except where expressly prohibited or as otherwise stated in theN
alcoholic beverages may be brought into designated parks to be
consumed in moderate amounts in conjunction with picnics,
camping, and reserved group functions. Keg beer is not allowed
except by special permission from the park supervisor. At
reserved group areas all beverages, whether they be alcohol
or otherwise, must be served in unbreakable containers.
Section 16. MOLESTING ANIMALS AND BIRDS
Hunting - Hunting of game is prohibited unless authorized by the Parks
Commission. Except when expressly authorized by the Commission,
Firearm hunting is prohibited at all Oakland County Parks. Archery deer
hunting is permitted on Commission property
in specific areas at selected parks only...
• Hunters must comply with the laws
of the State of Michigan reoulatino huntine.. All tree stands must comply with
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources hunting rules.
All hunters are subiect to any other rules and restrictions which are or may be established
at the County Parks.
Trapping - Except where expressly authorized. recreational trapping is
prohibited in or upon any land or water under the jurisdiction of the
parks commission
Section 29. HORSES
E. Horses are required to have current Contains vaccinatinns and
requisite paperwork. Such paperwork shall at all times he in tho
possession of the owner while on Oakland County Park nronarty and
shall be presented to Parks staff upon reauest,
Resolution #08074 April 24, 2008
Moved by Greimel supported by Long the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda be
adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Burns, Coleman, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton. Nash, Potts, Scott. Spector, Zack, Bullard (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted irt favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
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I IEREBY APPROVEfil FORE G RESOEUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify Mat the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 24, 2008, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 24th day of April, 2008.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk