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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 77 of 1996
(Recreation Advisory Board and
Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.37, SALT LAKE CITY CODE,
RELATING TO THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND ENACTING CHAPTER
2.38, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A GOLF
ENTERPRISE FUND ADVISORY BOARD.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 2.37, Salt Lake City Code, be and
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.37
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.37.010 Purpose.
2.37.020 Definitions.
2.37.030 Board created.
2.37.040 Appointment of members- Oath of office.
2.37.050 Removal from office.
2.37.060 Members' ethics.
2.37.070 Eligibility for membership.
2.37.080 Meetings.
2.37.090 Election of officers.
2.37.100 Review of action -Veto power of mayor.
2.37.110 Committees.
2.37.120 Powers and duties.
2.37.130 Attorney -Engineer.
2.37.010 Purpose.
A. The mayor and the Salt Lake City council, hereinafter
city council, declare it to be a policy of the city that the city
be a provider of recreational services and programs in Salt Lake
City, under the direction of the recreation division of the Salt
Lake City department of public services. The division shall
coordinate all recreational services which are operationally
funded by the city's general fund. In addition, the division will
cooperate with and supplement other entities providing
recreation, including but not limited to Salt Lake City School
District, Salt Lake County, and religious and civic organizations
in providing these services and programs.
B. The recreation division may provide the following
services, among others, in Salt Lake City:
1. Community Events. Activities which introduce recreation
offerings to the public and promote community unity and
involvement. Such activities include special events, festivals,
sporting events, youth activities and the Corporate Games.
2. Glendale Youth Recreation Center. Direct, operate,
program and maintain the Glendale Youth Recreation Center.
Coordinate with the Glendale community in providing services and
programs.
3. Sports. Activities which facilitate competition among
participants, including programs, leagues, clinics, tournaments
and events. Coordinate the reservations of all athletic fields
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owned by Salt Lake City. Supervise the Children's Garden, Liberty
Park Tennis Center and Dee Smith Tennis Center.
4. Steiner Aquatic Center. Direct, operate, program and
maintain the Steiner Aquatic Center. Coordinate with the Salt
Lake City School District on the use of the Steiner Aquatic
Center for high school swimming programs.
C. This chapter is enacted and intended for the purpose of
establishing a Salt Lake City recreation advisory board for the
general purpose of establishing criteria and guidelines for
assessing the city's recreational and program needs, and to
recommend recreational priorities, as well as to monitor any
joint recreational agreements between the city and other
entities. The more specific powers and duties of the board shall
be as set forth in Section 2.37.120 of this chapter, or its
successor.
2.37.020 Definitions.
A. "Board" means the Salt Lake City recreation advisory
board created under this chapter.
B. "Council" means the Salt Lake City council.
C. "City" means and refers to Salt Lake City, a municipal
corporation of the state of Utah.
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D. "Director of the department of public services" means a
person appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the
council who is duly qualified and acting head of the department
of public services.
E. "Mayor" means the duly elected or appointed, and
qualified mayor of Salt Lake City.
F. "Member" means a person appointed by the mayor who is
duly qualified and an acting, voting member of the board.
G. "Person" means an individual.
H. "Recreation director" means a person appointed by the
director of the department of public services to serve as the
director of the division of recreation within the department of
public services.
2.37.030 Board created.
There is created the Salt Lake City recreation advisory
board, hereinafter referred to as "board," which body shall
consist of nine appointed voting members. The mayor, the
recreation director, the city attorney, the city engineer, and a
representative of the Salt Lake City School District shall be ex
officio nonvoting members.
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2.37.040 Appointment of members Oath of office.
All appointments of members of the recreation advisory board
shall be made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the
city council. In making initial appointments, the mayor shall,
with the advice and consent of the council, designate three
members to serve two years, three members to serve three years,
and three members to serve four years. Any fraction of a year in
the initial appointment shall be considered a full year.
Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for a four-year term.
Each member's term of office shall expire on the applicable third
Monday in January. Each member shall perform service on a
voluntary basis without compensation and on such basis shall be
immune from liability with respect to any decision or action
taken during the course of those services as provided by Utah
Code Annotated, Section 63-30-1, et seq. (1953) as amended, or
successor sections. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the
board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with the advice
and consent of the city council for the unexpired term.
2.37.050 Removal from office.
Any member may be removed from office by the mayor for
cause, prior to the normal expiration of the term for which such
member was appointed.
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2.37.060 Members' ethics.
Members shall be subject to and bound by the provisions of
the city's conflict of interest ordinance, Chapter 2.44 of this
code, or its successor. Any violations of the provisions of said
chapter, or its successor, shall be grounds for removal from
office.
2.37.070 Eligibility for membership.
A person, to be eligible to be appointed as a member of the
board, shall meet the following prerequisites:
A. Be not less than twenty-one years of age;
B. Be a resident of the state of Utah and of Salt Lake
City;
C. No person shall be eligible to serve on the board as a
member while actively engaged or employed in any commercial
recreational venture.
2.37.080 Meetings.
A. The board shall convene for regular meetings to be held
not less than monthly throughout the year. To the extent that the
meetings of the board are governed by Chapter 4 of Title 52, Utah
Code Annotated, 1953 as amended, or its successor, said meetings
shall be conducted in compliance with said state law. Special
meetings may be called by a majority of the board, the
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chairperson, or the mayor. The call for a special meeting must be
signed by the member calling such meeting and, unless waived in
writing, each member not joining in the order for such special
meeting must be given not less than three hours notice. Said
notice shall be served personally or left at the member's
residence or business office. Meetings shall be held at the parks
and recreation building, or at such other public place as may be
designated by the board. Six members of the board shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board
may act officially by an affirmative vote of any six of the
members.
B. The board shall cause a written record of its
proceedings to be kept which shall be available for public
inspection in the office of the city recorder. The board shall
record the yea and nay votes on any action taken by it.
C. The board shall adopt a system of rules of procedure
under which its meetings are to be held. The board may suspend
the rules and procedures by unanimous vote of the members of the
board who are present at the meeting. The board shall not suspend
the rules of procedure beyond the duration of the meeting at
which suspension of the rules occurs.
2.37.090 Election of officers.
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Each year the board at its first regular meeting after the
third Monday in January shall select one of its members as
chairperson and another of its members as vice -chairperson, who
shall perform the duties of the chairperson during the absence or
disability of the chairperson. No member shall serve more than
two consecutive terms as chairperson. The recreation director
shall make available a secretary to the board when required.
2.37.100 Review of action Powers of mayor.
All actions taken by the board shall constitute
recommendations to the recreation director and shall not
constitute official action. The mayor shall have the power to
review, ratify, modify or disregard any recommendation submitted
by the board, or refer the matter to the city council, if
appropriate. No action shall be implemented until the board is
notified in writing that it has been ratified by the mayor, or,
if referred to the council, that the council has adopted an
ordinance implementing the recommendation of the board, or that
the recommendation was modified and adopted by the mayor or
council, as appropriate, and in such event it shall be
implemented as modified.
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2.37.110 Committees.
The board may designate such committee or committees as it
desires to study, consider and make recommendations on matters
which are presented to the board. In the event the board desires
non -board members to serve on such a committee, the board may
request the recreation director to make such appointments.
Members of such committees shall also serve without compensation.
2.37.120 Powers and duties.
The board shall have the following powers and duties except
with respect to the John W. Gallivan Utah Center:
A. Determine and establish such rules and regulations for
the conduct of the board as the members shall deem advisable;
provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be
in conflict with this chapter or its successor, or other city,
state or federal law;
B. Recommend the adoption and alteration of all rules,
regulations and ordinances which it shall from time to time deem
in the public interest and most likely to advance, enhance,
foster and promote recreational activities, for the conduct of
the business or, and the use and operation of recreational
facilities within Salt Lake City and for the purposes of carrying
out the objects of this chapter; provided, however, that such
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rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with this chapter
or its successor, or other city, state or federal law;
C. Recommend planning, establishment and approval of all
construction and expansion projects for city recreational
programs and facilities. The approval required in this section
shall be in addition to all other approval of other city
departments required by law or city policy;
D. Recommend broad matters of policy regarding the
operation and management of city recreational programs and
facilities, which may include, but need not be limited to, the
following:
1. Expansion of city recreational facilities,
2. Timing of such expansion,
3. Establishing rate structures for services or facilities
furnished by city recreational facilities to the public or to any
person, firm or corporation, public or private, and for leasing
of space or facilities, or for granting rights, privileges or
concessions at city recreational facilities,
4. Determination of the number or type of concessionaires,
services, or facilities at city recreational facilities;
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E. Review and make recommendations annually on the budget
for the division of recreation within the department of public
services;
F. Assist the recreation director in the continuing
orderly development and promotion of city recreational facilities
in order to best serve the citizens of Salt Lake City.
2.37.130 Attorney -Engineer.
The city attorney and the city engineer shall be the
attorney and engineer, respectively, for the board.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 2.38, Salt Lake City Code, be and
is hereby enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 2.38
GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.38.010 Purpose.
2.38.020 Definitions.
2.38.030 Board Created.
2.38.040 Appointment of Members -Oath of Office.
2.38.050 Removalfrom office.
2.38.060 Members' ethics.
2.38.070 Eligibility for membership.
2.38.080 Meetings.
2.38.090 Election of officers.
2.38.100 Review of action --Powers of Mayor.
2.38.110 Committees.
2.38.120 Powers and Duties.
2.38.130 Attorney --Engineer.
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2.38.010 Purpose.
A. The Mayor and the Salt Lake City Council, hereinafter
City Council, declare it to be a policy of the City that the City
be a provider of golf course facilities and golf programs in Salt
Lake City, under the direction of the Golf Division of the Salt
Lake Public Services Department. The Division shall coordinate
all golf related activities funded by the City's Golf Enterprise
Fund.
B. The Golf Division may direct, operate and maintain all
golf courses maintained by Salt Lake City.
C. This chapter is enacted and intended for the purpose of
establishing a Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Advisory Board for
the general purpose of establishing criteria and guidelines for
assessing the City's Golf Program needs, and to recommend
priorities for the Golf Program, as well as to monitor any joint
golf agreements between the City and other entities. The more
specific powers and duties of the Board shall be set forth in
Section 2.38.120 of this Chapter, or its successor.
2.38.020 Definitions.
A. "Board" means the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Advisory
Board created under this chapter.
B. "Council" means the Salt Lake City Council.
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C. "City" means and refers to Salt Lake City, a municipal
corporation of the state of Utah.
D. "Director of the Department of Public Services" means a
person appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Council who is duly qualified and Acting Head of the Department
of Public Services.
E. "Fund" or "Golf Enterprise Fund" means the Golf
Enterprise Fund referred to in this Chapter or its successor
chapter.
F. "Mayor" means the duly elected or appointed, and
qualified Mayor of Salt Lake City.
G. "Member" means a person appointed by the Mayor who is
duly qualified and an acting, voting member of the Board.
H. "Person" means an individual.
I. "Golf Director" means a person appointed by the Director
of the Department of Public Services to serve as the Director of
the Division of Golf within the Department of Public Services.
2.38.030 Board Created.
There is created the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Fund
Advisory Board, hereinafter referred to as "Board," which body
shall consist of seven appointed voting members. The Mayor, the
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Golf Director, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer shall be
ex officio members.
2.38.040 Appointment of Members -Oath of Office.
All appointments of members of the Golf Enterprise Fund
Advisory Board shall be made by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the City Council. In making initial appointments, the
Mayor shall, with the advice and consent of the Council,
designate two members to serve two years, three members to serve
three years, and two members to serve four years. Any fraction
of a year in the initial appointment shall be considered a full
year. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for a four-year
term. Each member's term of office shall expire on the
applicable third Monday in July. Each member shall perform
service on a voluntary basis without compensation, and on such
basis shall be immune from liability with respect to any decision
or action taken during the course of those services as provided
for by Utah Code Annotated, Section 63-30-1, et seq. (1953) as
amended, or successor sections. Vacancies occurring in the
membership of the Board shall be filled by appointment by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council for the
unexpired term.
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2.38.050 Removal from office.
Any member may be removed from office by the Mayor for
cause, prior to the normal expiration of the term for which such
member was appointed.
2.38.060 Members' ethics.
Members shall be subject to and bound by the provisions of
the City's Conflict of Interest Ordinance, Chapter 2.44 of this
code, or its successor. Any violations of the provisions of said
chapter, or its successor, shall be grounds for removal from
office.
2.38.070 Eligibility for membership.
A person, to be eligible to be appointed as a member of the
Board, shall meet the following prerequisites:
A. Be not less than twenty-one years of age;
B. Six of the seven members of the Board must be residents
of the state of Utah and of Salt Lake City;
C. One member of the Board must be a resident of the state
of Utah and of Salt Lake County; and
D. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Board as a
member while actively engaged or employed in any commercial
venture on or with Salt Lake City golf courses.
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E. It is the intent of the City to have membership on the
Board to provide business oversight and insights into the
operation of the golf courses (banking, finance, marketing,
merchandising, etc.)
2.38.080 Meetings.
A. The Board shall convene for regular meetings to be held
not less than monthly throughout the year. To the extent that
the meetings of the Board are governed by Chapter 4 of Title 52,
Utah Code Annotated, 1953 as amended, or its successor, said
meetings shall be conducted in compliance with state law.
Special meetings may be called by a majority of the Board, the
Chairperson, or the Mayor. The call for a special meeting must
be signed by the member calling such meeting and, unless waived
in writing, each member not joining in the order for such special
meeting must be given not less than three hours notice. Said
notice shall be served personally or left at the member's
residence or business office. Meetings shall be held at the
Forest Dale Golf Course, Community Room, or at such other public
place as may be designated by the Board. Four members of the
Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The Board may act officially by an affirmative vote of any four
of the members.
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B. The Board shall cause a written record of its
proceedings to be kept which shall be available for public
inspection in the office of the City Recorder. The Board shall
record the yea and nay votes on any action taken by it.
C. The Board shall adopt a system of rules of procedure
under which its meetings are to be held. The Board may suspend
the rules and procedures by unanimous vote of the members of the
Board who are present at the meeting. The Board shall not
suspend the rules of procedure beyond the duration of the meeting
at which suspension of the rules occurs.
D. Unless otherwise advised in writing, the meeting place
for the Golf Enterprise Advisory Board will be Forest Dale Golf
Course Club House, 2375 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.
2.38.090 Election of officers.
Each year, the Board at its first regular meeting after the
third Monday in July, shall select one of its members as
Chairperson and another of its members as vice -chairperson, who
shall perform the duties of the Chairperson during the absence or
disability of the Chairperson. No member shall serve more than
two consecutive terms as Chairperson. The Golf Director shall
make available a secretary to the Board when required.
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2.38.100 Review of action --Powers of Mayor.
All actions that are motioned and voted upon by the Board
shall constitute recommendations to the Golf Director and shall
not constitute official action. The Mayor shall have the power
to review, ratify, modify or disregard any recommendation
submitted by the Board, or refer the matter to the City Council,
if appropriate. No action shall be implemented until the Board
is notified in writing that it has been ratified by the Mayor,
or, if referred to the Council, that the Council has adopted an
ordinance implementing the recommendation of the Board, or that
the recommendation was modified and adopted by the Mayor or
Council, as appropriate, and in such event it shall be
implemented as modified.
2.38.110 Committees.
The Board may designate such Committee or Committees as it
desires to study, consider and make recommendations on matters
which are presented to the Board. In the event the Board desires
non -board members to serve on such a committee, the Board may
request the Golf Director to make such appointments. Members of
such committees shall also serve without compensation.
2.38.120 Powers and Duties.
The Board shall have the following powers and duties:
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A. Determine and establish such rules and regulations for
the conduct of the Board as the members shall deem advisable;
provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be
in conflict with this chapter or its successor, or other city,
state or federal law;
B. Recommend the adoption and alteration of all rules,
regulations, procedures and ordinances which it shall from time
to time deem in the public interest and most likely to advance,
enhance, foster, and promote activities, for the conduct of the
business of, and the use and operation of golf facilities within
Salt Lake City and for the purposes of carrying out the objects
of this chapter; provided, however, that such rules and
regulations shall not be in conflict with this chapter or its
successor, or other city, state or federal law;
C. Recommend planning, establishment and approval of all
construction and expansion projects for city golf programs and
facilities. The approval required in this section shall be in
addition to all other approval of other City departments required
by law or City policy.
D. Recommend broad matters of policy regarding the
operation and management of City golf programs and facilities
which may include, but need not be limited to, the following:
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1. Expansion of City golf facilities,
2. Timing of such expansion,
3. Establishing rate structures for golf fees to the
public or to any person, firm or corporation, public or private,
and for leasing of space or facilities, or for granting rights,
privileges or concessions at City golf facilities, and
4. Determination of the number or type of
concessionaires, services, or facilities at City golf facilities;
E. Review and make recommendations annually on the budget
for the Division of Golf within the Department of Public
Services;
F. Assist the Golf Director in the continuing orderly
development and promotion of City Golf facilities in order to
best serve the citizens of Salt Lake City.
2.38.130 Attorney --Engineer.
The City Attorney and the City Engineer shall be the
attorney and engineer, respectively, for the Board.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon the date of its first publication.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this
day of O( Ohar , 1996.
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CHAIRPERSO
CHIEF DEPUTY CIT R:CORDER
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Mayor's Action:
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Vetoed.
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