Item D27
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 21. 2006
Division: Public Works
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Staff Contact Person: Joe Medallion
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution ratifying rules and regulations for the
Skate Park located at Key Largo Community Park.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Key Largo Skate Park opened on March 25, 2006. Staff
developed rules based on other skate board parks. The rules are posted on signage at the Park
and are also printed on the back of the notarized waiver forms filled out by the individual skaters.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: nfa
CONTRACTIAGREEMENTCHANGES: n~
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
nfa
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY: n/a
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
nfa
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty._ OMBfPurchasing _ Risk Management_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Dent Pierce, Director Public Works
DOCUMENTATION:
Included x
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM
Public Works Division
RESOLUTION NO.
- 2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE SKA TE PARK AT KEY LARGO COMMUNITY PARK
WHEREAS, the Skate Park officially opened on March 25, 2006, and
WHEREAS, staff developed rules and regulations governing the Skate Park, which are printed on the
release and waiver of liability form obtained by each participant and are posted on signage installed at the Park; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that the Board hereby ratifies the following rules and regulations for the Skate Park located at Key Largo
Community Park:
1. Each skater must have a signed release and waiver of liability before entering the skating
area. Participants under 18 must have their parent/guardian sign the release and waiver
for them.
2. Each skater must sign in and be cleared through the skate facility office prior to entering
the skating area.
3. Each skater must wear a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards while on the
skating surface.
4. Only skateboards and inline skates are permitted.
5. Shirts and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.
6. No profanity or inappropriate wording on clothing. The park staff will determine
inappropriate attire.
7. Cursing, swearing, use of foul or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
8. An adult 18 years or older must accompany anyone under the age of 10.
9. Food (including gum and candy) and beverages are not allowed on the skating surface.
10. Possession or consumption of any intoxicating beverage or controlled substance is
prohibited.
11. Smoking is prohibited inside the skating facility.
12. Coolers, backpacks, and boom boxes will not be allowed in the skating area.
13. Monroe County and the Upper Keys Family YMCA, as the park operator, have exclusive
discretion to close the Skate Park due to inclement weather or for any other at any time.
14. Waxing is not allowed.
15. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
16. Skaters and skateboarders must practice courtesy.
17. Skating will be allowed under the supervision of Upper Keys YMCA staff only. The
attendant in charge will have the authority to limit the number of participants at any time
to ensure safety and to evaluate skill level of patrons.
18. Anyone exhibiting reckless behavior or throwing/placing any foreign objects inside the
skating area or endangering patrons and/or spectators will be escorted out of the park by
park staff or the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.
19. NO REFUNDS
20. There is to be no trespassing after the facility is closed. Trespassers will be prosecuted to
the fullest extent of the law.
21. Rain checks will be given only within the first hour of participation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular
meeting of said Board held on the 21 st day of June AD 2006.
Mayor McCoy
Mayor Pro Tem Spehar
Commissioner Nugent
Commissioner Rice
Commissioner Patton
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Mayor/Chairman
(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
By
Deputy Clerk