Item C20BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 20,
2008
Division:
Public Works
Bulk Item: Yes X
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Department:
Facilities Maintenance
Staff Contact Person: John W. Kiniz, 292-4431
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution ratifying rules and regulations for the Skate
Park located at Big Pine Key Park.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Big Pine Key Park and Skate Park facilities will be opening soon.
Staff developed rules based on Monroe County's Key Largo Community Park. The rules will be
posted on signage at the Park and will also be printed on the back of the notarized waiver forms to be
filled out by the individual skaters.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: NIA
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST: $ n/a
COST TO COUNTY: same
BUDGETED: Yes X No
SOURCE OF FUNDS: n/a
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty. `OMB/Purchasing
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DISPOSITION:
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AGENDA ITEM #
Public Works Division
RESOLUTION NO. - 2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE SKATE PARK AT BIG PINE KEY PARK
WHEREAS, the Skate Park officially opened on , 2008. 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 Big Pine Key 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 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.
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16. Skaters and skateboarders must practice courtesy.
17. Skating will be allowed under the supervision of 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 levels 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 Sheriffs 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 day of ,
AD 2008.
Mayor DiGennaro
Mayor Pro Tern McCoy
Commissioner Spehar
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Murphy
(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, Clerk
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Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Mayor/Chairman
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