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Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Chapter 2. Administration |
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Article II. Boards, Committees, Commissions |
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Division 8. Parks And Community Appearance Advisory Board |
| § 2-131. Created; members, appointment. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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There is hereby created and constituted the parks and community appearance advisory board which shall consist of seven (7) persons to be appointed by the mayor-commissioner and confirmed by the city commission. A majority of the members shall reside or own property within the city limits. The director of planning or designee and public services director or designee shall serve as ex-officio members. |
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(Ord. No. 2007-10, § 1, 4-4-07; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-132. Terms; chairman. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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The members of the parks and community appearance advisory board shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except that the initial terms of the members shall be staggered so as to provide two (2) vacancies at the end of each year. Terms of office of such members shall begin on the first day of July in each year. The board shall elect a chairman at its first meeting after the first day of July in each year. |
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(Ord. No. 2007-10, § 1, 4-4-07; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-133. Regular meetings; seat vacated for failure to attend. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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The parks and community appearance advisory board shall meet at regular meetings at least six (6) times per year, and absence from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the parks and community appearance advisory board shall operate to vacate the seat of a member, unless such absence is excused by the parks and community appearance advisory board by motion setting forth the fact of such excuse duly passed and entered upon the minutes. |
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(Ord. No. 2007-10, § 1, 4-4-07; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2, 02-07-2017) |
| § 2-134. Duties. [Repealed] |
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Effective on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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The parks and community appearance advisory board shall, in coordination with the planning board and other boards, committees and civic groups of the city, prepare plans and make recommendations to the city manager and city commission regarding the following matters: (1) Lake Wailes Park System. Maintaining and upgrading the park around Lake Wailes and nearby parks including adjacent athletic facilities, Crystal Lake Park, North Lake Wailes Park, and Lake Alta. (2) Neighborhood park system. Maintaining and expanding the neighborhood park system to provide neighborhood and mini parks to all existing neighborhoods within the city in compliance with the policies of the comprehensive plan; establishing guidelines for developers regarding neighborhood and mini parks required in new developments. (3) Community parks. Maintaining and upgrading existing community parks and facilities; developing new community parks and facilities to serve the expanding population of the city in compliance with the policies of the comprehensive plan; budgeting recreation impact fees in compliance with city ordinances and policies; securing grants and other funding to provide such facilities. (4) Streets and city entrances. Upgrading the appearance of city streets through landscaping, signage control and other measures; creating attractive entrances to the city through landscaping and signage; providing consistent and attractive signage to guide visitors to landmarks, parks, civic buildings, and other features throughout the city. (5) Maintenance programs. Systems for regular maintenance of parks, streetscapes, and entrances, including facilities, landscaping, and signage to ensure high quality appearance; regulations for use of parks. |
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(Ord. No. 2007-10, § 1, 4-4-07; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2, 02-07-2017) |