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Footnotes:
--- (1) --- Cross reference— Boats, docks and waterways, ch. 8; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 25; environment, ch. 10.
State Law reference— Parks and recreational areas, G.L. 1956, title 32; municipal regulation of parks, G.L. 1956, § 32-3-1.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Sec. 18-1. - Purpose and applicability of article.#
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide rules and regulations for the use of and conduct in the parks and recreation areas of the town.
(b)
Applicability. This article shall apply to all parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the town unless expressly exempted. For the approval of and issuance of facility use permits, temporary designations, authorizations, granting of approvals and other actions, the approving governing agency shall be the parks and recreation department.
(Code 1972, § 13-1; Ord. No. 2008-08, 6-18-08; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-2. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Animals means cats, dogs, horses, any fowl or birds and any living creatures within the jurisdiction of the park or recreation area.
Approving governing agency means the parks and recreation department.
Director means the director of parks and recreation. In the absence of such employee or a vacancy in the position, the assistant director shall serve as director and in the absence of both, the town administrator shall serve as director.
Memorial parks means Bristol War Veterans Honor Roll Garden, Veterans Memorial Park, and Firefighters Memorial Park.
Park attendant means any person employed by the Town of Bristol assigned to perform duties or tasks within the park and recreation areas under the direction of the director.
Path means any footpath, walkway or other path maintained for pedestrian use.
Permit means any written license authorizing an event or activity on park facilities issued by the approving government agency.
Personal assistance animal means a dog that has been or is being trained as a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog.
Service dog means a dog that has been or is being trained to aid a particular disabled person with a disability other than sight or hearing.
Vehicle means any conveyance (except a baby carriage) including motor vehicles, trailers of all types, campers, tricycles, bicycles (motorized or not), sleds, sleighs, pushcarts or vehicles propelled by other than muscular power. Vehicle does not include motor vehicles owned and operated by the town or its agents or employees for purposes of maintenance and enforcement of this chapter.
(Code 1972, § 13-2; Ord. No. 2008-08, 6-18-08; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11; Ord. No. 2013-06, 3-27-13; Ord. No. 2017-09, 7-26-17; Ord. No. 2017-12, 9-13-17)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 18-3. - Enforcement of article.#
The town police department and parks and recreation department employees shall, in connection with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter. The town police department and parks and recreation department employees shall have the authority to order any person or persons acting in violation of this article to leave the park or recreation area.
(Code 1972, § 13-8(c) ; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-4. - Penalty for violation of article.#
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be fined not less than $5.00 and not more than $100.00 for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day on which a violation occurs or continues.
(Code 1972, § 13-8(d))
Sec. 18-5. - Permits.#
(a)
Required; exemptions. All public meetings, entertainment, tournaments, discussions, orations, nondenominational or interdenominational services or meetings of like kind shall be prohibited except upon written permission from the director. Such permittees shall be bound by the restrictions contained in said permit and by these rules and regulations. The use of any sound amplifying equipment shall also be prohibited except upon issuance of a permit. No person shall interfere with the activities lawfully carried on by such permittees. The parks and recreation department, subject to approval by the town council, may include in such permit those regulations it may, in its discretion, deem advisable in the public interest. Activities sponsored by the parks and recreation department and/or the town council are specifically exempted from permit regulations.
(b)
Application procedure. Permits shall be obtained by application to the parks and recreation department or their designee in accordance with the following procedure:
(1)
A person seeking issuance of a permit under this section shall file an application 45 days prior to the proposed activity or use, stating:
a.
The name and address of the applicant.
b.
The name and address of the persons, corporation or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
c.
The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
d.
The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.
e.
Any other information reasonably necessary to a determination as to whether a permit should be issued under this section.
f.
Variances required from park rules and regulations.
g.
Standards for issuance of a permit shall include the following findings:
1.
The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public's enjoyment of the park.
2.
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
3.
The proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
4.
The proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome expense of police operation by the town.
5.
The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use on the date and hour requested in the application.
(2)
Any permit application not filed within the specified time period may be granted or denied at the discretion of the director. Persons seeking a permit in this manner shall illustrate that it was impossible to file in accordance with subsection (b)(1) of this section and that an emergency exists. Such applicants waive all rights to appeal as stated in subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
Appeal. Within 30 days after the receipt of an application, the director shall tell an applicant in writing of its decision to grant or deny a permit. In the event of a denial, the notification shall include the reason for the denial. Any aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal to the town council by serving written notice on the town clerk within five working days of the refusal. The town council shall decide at its next regularly scheduled meeting after receipt of the appeal by the town clerk. The decision of the town council will be final.
(d)
Applicant bound by park rules and applicable ordinances. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in the permits.
(e)
Insurance requirements. An applicant for a permit may be required to submit evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members of the general public arising out of such permitted activities in such amounts as may be, from time to time, determined by the director or his/her designee prior to the commencement of any activity or issuance of any permit.
(f)
Revocation. The director or his/her designee shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown.
(Code 1972, § 13-3; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-6. - Fees and charges for park and recreation facilities.#
(a)
Payment required; exception. The charges provided in this chapter are for the activity and park facilities described in this chapter. Nothing in this chapter will be interpreted as modifying or repealing any charges provided by ordinance for other specific facilities such as harbor facilities, etc. No person shall use any park or recreation facility for which a fee is specified in this chapter without paying the fee unless such person has a currently valid pass issued as provided in this chapter.
(b)
Schedule. The fee schedule will be set by the director with approval from the town administrator and town council. Fee schedules will be available through the parks and recreation department. These fees are for maintenance, electricity, parking and police/security considerations.
(1)
Fifty dollars security deposit shall be charged which will be refunded in whole or in part after cost of damages, etc., have been deducted from the deposit. If the damage exceeds the security deposit, the person responsible for the damage will be barred by the director from using recreation facilities until full restitution is made.
(2)
In the event of cancellation the recreation department shall be notified in writing 30 days prior to the reserved date. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
(c)
Group activities for children. For all other group activities for children, including day camps and story hours, the charges will be as follows:
(1)
Where the park and recreation department provides paid leadership, the department has the authority to waive fees or set a reasonable fee.
(2)
Where leadership is provided by volunteer donated time, or by any other person or agency other than the parks and recreation department, fees may be waived.
(d)
Beach parking. Vehicles parking at the town beach shall be charged a fee based on a seasonal fee schedule recommended by the parks and recreation department and approved by the town council.
(e)
Application for food vendor license. Each person desiring to apply for a license as a vendor to sell food in any park or playground shall file an application therefor with the town council. The application shall contain the following information:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant.
(2)
The location where the applicant proposes to sell food.
(3)
The types of food proposed to be sold.
(4)
A description of any buildings or equipment, owned by the town desired to be used by the vendor.
(5)
The equipment which the vendor plans to use, including not only food preparation and food servicing equipment, but also any cart or building proposed to be used in the operation.
(6)
The prices proposed to be charged for the various items of food. Any person receiving a vending license under this article shall not change any part of the operation described in the application, including equipment, food to be served or prices, without applying for approval of the change and receiving approval of the change. Each vendor shall pay a fee of $25.00 per day for weekdays and $50.00 per day for weekends and holidays. Licenses to vendors shall be issued by vote of the town council. Each license to each vendor shall be issued for the specific days and places stated in the license.
(7)
A police background check.
(Code 1972, § 13-4; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-7. - Prohibited acts constituting violations.#
It shall be unlawful for any person in a public park or recreation area to: (1)
Mark, deface, disfigure, injure, destroy, damage, tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof; signs, notices or placards (whether temporary or permanent); monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers; or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property, or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
(2)
Damage, cut, carve, mark, transplant or remove any plant, or injure the bark, or pick flowers or seeds of any tree or plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any way injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(3)
Climb any tree, walk, climb, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purpose.
(4)
Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountains, pond, lake, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such water, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of such waters.
(5)
Take into, carry through, put into any park or leave at any park, other than in receptacles provided therefor, any rubbish, refuse, garbage or other material.
(6)
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
(7)
Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails; horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained, and ridden with due care, and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended.
(8)
Cause or permit any animal to run loose, or walk a domestic animal without a leash. Further, the owner or person having custody of such domestic animal shall be responsible for the removal of any animal solid waste. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to permit, keep or otherwise cause a dog to enter upon and/or remain on any of the sports fields, playgrounds and memorial parks within the town, on any day, 24 hours per day, and the town beach and sports complex from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day and during any town sponsored concert at Independence Park.
(9)
Park a vehicle anywhere except on a designated parking area.
(10)
Leave a vehicle standing or parked in established parking areas or elsewhere in the park and recreation areas during hours when the park and recreation areas are closed. Any such vehicle in the park or recreation area during hours when the area is closed shall be towed at the expense of the owner.
(11)
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is space available.
(12)
Use the parks, park drives, parking places or parkways for the purpose of demonstrating any vehicles, or for the purpose of instructing another to drive or operate any vehicle, nor shall any person use any park area, including parking places, for the repairing or cleaning of any vehicle, except in an emergency.
(13)
Bring into or have in his possession in any park or recreation area:
a.
Any pistol or revolver or objects upon which loaded or blank cartridges may be used. Official starts, at authorized track and field events, are excepted from this restriction.
b.
Any burglar tools.
c.
Any rifle, shotgun, BB gun, air gun, spring gun, slingshot, bow or other weapon in which the propelling force is gunpowder, a spring or air.
d.
Have in his possession or set off any fireworks. Permits may be given for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
(14)
No person shall engage in activity enumerated or described in section 18-5, without a permit, or activities enumerated in section 18-6 without a license, provided that no permit or license shall be required for any activity or event sponsored by the town council or the parks and recreation department.
(15)
Display any advertising signs or other advertising matter, provided that a sign attached to a vehicle to identify the vehicle, or a sign lawfully on a taxi or bus, is not prohibited.
(16)
Interfere with or in any manner hinder any employee of the parks and recreation department in the performance of his duties.
(17)
Offer for sale any article in any park or recreation area, without a license specifically stipulating their right to sell and designating the specific park or area.
(18)
Kindle, build, maintain, or use a fire except in places provided for such purposes. Any fire shall be continuously under the care and direction of a competent person from the time it is kindled until it is extinguished. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, charcoal fires are prohibited at the Bristol Town Beach.
(19)
Bring alcoholic beverages other than as may be specifically permitted under article IV, or controlled dangerous substances, drink, or use the same at any time nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled dangerous substance in a park or recreation area.
(20)
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or private.
(21)
Play any game of chance or have possession of any instrument or device for gambling.
(22)
Take part in the playing of any games or activities except in those areas and at times designated for such forms of recreation.
(23)
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit he claims to have, upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to inspect the permit for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance or rule.
(24)
Any person desiring to use any kind of boat in the park shall abide by the statutes or ordinances relating to boating in public places. All boats shall keep out of the swimming area.
(25)
Play golf on town fields or hit golf balls in, into or from any park or recreation facility.
(26)
All swimmers and beachgoers shall obey and abide by the directions of the designated lifeguards and/or the parks and recreation staff members. No floats, rubber tubes, masks, fins or balls are allowed in the beach area.
(27)
No person shall ride or drive motor vehicles including snowmobiles over or upon any turfed portion of any park, or land owned or controlled by the Town of Bristol, and no person shall ride or drive such motor vehicles over or upon any such areas.
(28)
Closing hours. No person shall be in any town park during the hours that a park is closed. All town parks shall be closed from sunset to 6:00 a.m., unless the director has agreed that a park can remain open at other times. This subsection includes the following parks:
Cedar Crest Playground Fatima Drive
Sowams Playground Sowams Drive
Coelho Playground Hopeworth Avenue
Veterans Memorial Park Playground Wood Street
Rockwell Park Thames Street
Independence Park Thames Street
Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex Asylum Road
American Legion Memorial Square State Street
Thomas Park Hope Street
Union Street Beach Hope Street
Walley Beach Hope Street
Firefighters Memorial Park Thames Street
Manny Sousa Park Thames Street
Mt. Hope Boat Launch Annawamscutt Drive
Paull Park Sherry Avenue
Narrows Beach Narrows Road
Veterans Memorial Garden Hope Street
Bristol Town Common High Street
(Code 1972, § 13-5; Ord. No. 1996-12, 7-17-96; Ord. No. 1998-31, 1-6-99; Ord. No. 2004-42, 12-29-04; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11; Ord. No. 2013-06, 3-27-13; Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16; Ord. No. 2017-09, 7-26-17; Ord. No. 2017-12, 9-13-17)
Sec. 18-8. - Park classification and maintenance.#
(a)
Classification. All parks in the town are hereby classified, for the purpose of maintenance, as follows:
(1)
The following are class A parks: Bristol Town Beach.
(2)
The following are class B parks: All others.
(b)
Maintenance. The following maintenance service shall be provided:
(1)
Class A park maintenance. Class A park maintenance shall be as follows:
a.
Well landscaped with trees and shrubs. A considerable amount of manual labor will be needed for proper maintenance.
b.
Well developed grass will require maintenance which will supply the quality that is desired both aesthetically and for the support of the recreation program.
c.
Extensive development of park facilities. Recreation buildings, tennis courts, swimming areas, multiuse courts and picnic shelters will be maintained.
d.
Often, a permanent job station for park caretakers during the growing season may be established.
e.
Regular and intensive litter control will be provided.
f.
Regular tree maintenance will be provided.
g.
Lawns will be mowed regularly.
h.
Watering or irrigation will be provided for grass, shrubs and plants as required by weather conditions, subject to curtailment during any period of water shortage.
(2)
Class B park maintenance. Class B park maintenance shall be as follows:
a.
Regular litter control will be provided.
b.
Nature areas, green belts, wild flower areas and tree growth areas will be established and maintained.
c.
Strategic areas along roads and parking areas will be mowed occasionally.
(Code 1972, § 13-6)
Sec. 18-9. - Funds management.#
(a)
The director or his/her designee shall be responsible for the collection of and accounting of all fees/income generated at the town beach. These funds will be deposited with the town treasurer at least weekly during the time that the town beach is open. The town treasurer will deposit funds, subsequently, into the general fund. A receipt will be rendered to the parks and recreation department and the funds earmarked by the town treasurer. An internal accounting system will be instituted by the director to act as its internal check as to the funds so earmarked.
(b)
The director may petition the town council through the town administrator to utilize these funds to supplement its operating or capital budget when an important need arises. It will be the task of the director to prepare the necessary backup documentation and to defend its need for these funds to the town council. The town council's action, if any, will be final. The town council may, with majority vote of its members, approve the need identified by the director and fund the need utilizing these earmarked funds from the general fund or any other town fund the council has at its discretion.
(Code 1972, § 13-7; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-10. - Emergency closures.#
In the case of emergency or at the discretion of the town council, the director or his/her designee may order any portion of the parks or parkways closed to the public if the public interest so requires.
(Code 1972, § 13-8(a); Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-11. - Bristol Parks and Recreation special event.#
(a)
Definitions.
Non-profit: The organization must be registered as a not-for-profit corporation with the State of Rhode Island, or if not registered with the state, the group must have a constitution, bylaws, or mission statement which clearly states that the objectives of the organization are of a non-profit, noncommercial nature.
Organization: Any group or athletic league that is submitting a special event or tournament request form.
Resident status: Resident status is defined as groups or organizations with membership of at least 51 percent or more Bristol residents. Team rosters and/or proof of individual residence may be required by recreation department staff or town clerk to verify residency status.
Tournament/special event: A tournament or special event is any program that may require more than one field, facility, equipment; or may require special involvement from other departments such as fire, police, harbor patrol, rescue, DPW, animal control, et al., beyond an organization's allocation and/or is not part of the regular playing season.
Youth: Leagues or groups in which the participants are all under 19 years of age.
(b)
Priority groups. The Bristol Parks and Recreation Department sets fees for the use of its facilities and to cover the cost of maintaining its parks and athletic fields. Groups are differentiated, and charged, based on their status as non-profit (NP), for-profit (FP), youth, adult, Bristol resident, or non-Bristol resident. Those groups and their associated fees are defined below.
Group 1: Parks and Recreation Department youth or adult athletic programs or leagues; town-sponsored or co-sponsored events.
Group 2: Non-profit, youth programs, organizations or events with membership of more than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 3: Non-profit youth programs, organizations or events with membership of less than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 4: For-profit youth programs, organizations or events with membership of more than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 5: For-profit youth programs, organizations or events with membership of less than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 6: Non-profit, adult programs, organizations or events with membership of more than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 7: Non-profit adult programs, organizations or events with membership of less than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 8: For-profit adult programs, organizations or events with membership of more than 51 percent Bristol residents.
Group 9: For-profit adult programs, organizations or events with membership of less than 51 percent Bristol residents.
(c)
Fee schedule.
FEES ARE PER DAY Regular Games
Weekdays Regular Games
Weekend and Holidays Special Event or Tournament
Weekdays Special Event or Tournament
Weekends and Holidays Lights Fee for Events after Dark
Group 1:
Recreation Dept Programs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Group 2:
NP, Bristol Youth $0 $0 $100.00 $150.00 $50.00
Group 3:
NP, non-Bristol Youth FUF FUF $100.00 + FUF $150.00 + FUF $50.00
Group 4:
FP, Bristol Youth $75.00 + FUF $150.00 + FUF $150.00 +FUF $200.00 + FUF $50.00
Group 5:
FP non-Bristol Youth $200.00 + FUF $250.00 + FUF $300.00 + FUF $750.00 + FUF $50.00
Group 6:
NP, Bristol Adult $0 $0 $150.00 $200.00 $50.00
Group 7:
NP, non-Bristol Adult FUF FUF $150.00 + FUF $200.00 + FUF $50.00
Group 8:
FP, Bristol Adult $200.00 + FUF $250.00 + FUF $300.00 + FUF $750.00 + FUF $50.00
Group 9:
FP, non-Bristol Adult $200.00 + FUF $250.00 + FUF $300.00 + FUF $750.00 + FUF $50.00
Note: FUF (facility use fees) for all fields are $50.00 per field.
(d)
Deposit. A deposit of $500.00 is required for all special events and/or tournaments. The deposit will be refunded if the group abides by all field permit use policy rules and regulations, as determined by a Bristol Parks and Recreation staff member during a post-event walk-through inspection of the facility with a representative of the organization.
(e)
Insurance. All organizations and leagues and resident status entities shall secure and maintain throughout the period of use of the permit, at no expense to the Town of Bristol, a comprehensive general liability policy with policy limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, issued by one or more companies authorized to do business in the State of Rhode Island. The Town of Bristol and its employees shall be named as additional insured by endorsement. A copy of proof of insurance must be attached to the permit application.
(f)
Rules.
(1)
It is the responsibility of the organization president and the individual identified as the person in charge of the permit to enforce the rules and regulations regarding the conduct of the group while on permitted facilities, as well as to ensure that coaches receive and understand that permits must be on site during field use.
(2)
Parking is allowed only in designated areas. Cars may be towed at owners' expense.
(3)
No dogs, alcohol other than as may be specifically permitted under article IV, smoking, gambling, fireworks, flammable material, narcotics or drugs are allowed on Bristol Parks and Recreation property.
(4)
Respect field maintenance personnel.
(5)
Concession stand operators are responsible for cleanliness 15 feet surrounding the stand. Operators must dispose of packing materials, boxes, containers, etc., in dumpsters. Organizations are also responsible for complying with all license requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
(6)
Observe all park rules. When driving through parking lots, participants must be watchful for children.
(7)
At conclusion of games each user group is responsible for picking up trash and debris and depositing it into the proper trash bins. A parks and recreation department staff member will walk through the facility at the end of an event to determine compliance with this rule.
(8)
Field closures/rainouts/cancellations—Policies shall be established by the recreation director.
(9)
Groups must provide enough volunteers, designated by a special t-shirt, jacket, or hat, to direct traffic provide visitor information and monitor parking lot. A general guideline for volunteers is one person per 50 participants.
(10)
The organization must submit proof in the form of a letter from the required safety and security departments, police, fire, and the harbor master, if applicable, that adequate personnel, if necessary, will be present for the duration of the event.
(11)
The organization is responsible for adherence to all the general laws and ordinances set by the Town of Bristol, including chapter 10, article II on noise.
(Ord. No. 2006-13, 5-31-06; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11; Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16; Ord. No. 2024-01, 2-7-24)
Sec. 18-12. - Exceptions—Personal assistance animals and service dogs.#
It shall not be a violation of this chapter to bring any service dog, as required by federal law, or any personal assistance animal, as required by RIGL tit. 40, ch. 9.1, onto any memorial park, sports field or complex, beach, playground, or other public places within the town at any time.
(Ord. No. 2017-12, 9-13-17)
Secs. 18-13—18-40. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - RECREATION BOARD#
Footnotes:
--- (2) --- Cross reference— Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-91 et seq.
Sec. 18-41. - Created; members; terms; compensation.#
There shall be a recreation board, which shall function within the department of community development, and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred upon it by the town council. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the town council to serve for three-year staggered terms. Of the first members appointed under the Charter, two shall be designated to serve one-year terms, two shall be designated to serve two-year terms, and the remaining one shall serve a three-year term. The council may appoint up to two auxiliary members of the recreation board to serve for three-year staggered terms. Such auxiliary members shall sit as active members when and if a temporary vacancy so requires, upon request of the chairperson of the board. Ex officio members may sit and participate at meetings but shall have no vote.
(Code 1972, § 13-21; Ord. No. 1999-08, 4-21-99)
Sec. 18-42. - Authority.#
The recreation board shall have the authority, within the limits of appropriations therefor, to assist the director with the equipment and management of public playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming pools, bathing places and other community recreation centers, enhance and protect environmental areas, and to conduct and promote recreation, play, sports and physical training for which admission or other fees may be charged.
(Code 1972, § 13-22; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-43. - Fees.#
All fees and payments collected shall be transmitted to the town treasury to be deposited in the general funds of the town.
(Code 1972, § 13-23)
Sec. 18-44. - Ex-officio members.#
The council may provide that a member of the school committee and a member of the town veterans council be ex-officio members of the recreation board.
(Code 1972, § 13-24; Ord. No. 2005-37, 11-2-05; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-04, adopted March 31, 2011, amended § 18-44 title to read as herein set out. Former § 18-44 title pertained to ex officio members.
Sec. 18-45. - Employees.#
(a)
The parks and recreation department shall be headed by a director of parks and recreation who shall be appointed by the town administrator from among persons with professional training in recreation/leisure and park development with at least five years experience in the related fields. The duties of said director shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1)
To supervise and/or coordinate all activities and functions designated by the Charter or ordinance of the town council;
(2)
To recommend and supervise the necessary personnel for the operation of the department;
(3)
To report to the town administrator; and
(4)
Under the supervision/direction of the town administrator, to create applications for grants and supervise the use of such acquired funds.
(b)
Other employees. There shall be such other assistants, supervisors, playleaders, teachers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient administration and development of the public recreation system, as requested by the director to the town administrator, subject to the limits of its budget appropriation. All such employees shall be appointed, promoted or dismissed by the town administrator, acting only on the recommendation of the director.
(c)
Personnel recommendations. Nothing in this section is meant to be construed as restricting the powers of the town administrator in the performance of duties as prescribed in the Charter, nor the director as described elsewhere in this section. The town administrator may accept or reject the personnel recommendations. Should any personnel recommendation be rejected by the town administrator, notification, in writing, shall be made to the director stating the reasons for rejection within five working days. The director may choose to submit a new recommendation or resubmit the original recommendation.
(d)
Coordinator of senior services. There shall be a coordinator of senior services who shall be appointed by the town administrator. The coordinator of senior services shall report directly to the director of parks and recreation. The duties of said coordinator shall include: Senior programming, meal programs; scheduling and operating a variety of activities, trips, exercise classes and social events. To be a supportive resource for Bristol residents 55+ years of age. To provide for a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at the Benjamin Church Senior Center. To submit a planned budget to the director of parks and recreation annually.
(Code 1972, § 13-25; Ord. No. 1997-02, 4-9-97; Ord. No. 2008-08, 6-18-08; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11; Ord. No. 2017-10, 8-23-17)
Secs. 18-46—18-79. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE III. - ALCOHOL USE AND SALE ON TOWN PROPERTY#
Footnotes:
--- (3) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 2017-01, adopted April 26, 2017, deleted former Art. III, §§ 18-76—18-79, which pertained to tobacco use at youth events and derived from Ord. No. 1996-03, §§ 1—3, 5, adopted Feb. 14, 1996. Subsequently, Ord. No. 2017-01 redesignated former Art. IV as new Art. III, as set out herein.
Sec. 18-80. - General.#
(a)
No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or consumed on public property in the Town of Bristol without first making application and securing permission, in writing, from the town council.
(b)
The town council shall consider the applications for the consumption and/or sale of alcoholic beverages on public property only from bona fide non-profit Bristol resident status entities for fairs and festivals, or from town committees for town-sanctioned special events.
(c)
All applications for the consumption and/or sale of alcoholic beverages on public property shall be received by the council clerk, per the town council meeting schedule, and forwarded to the town administrator, police department, fire department, recreation department, and public works department. These departments shall provide recommendations to the town council, as applicable.
(d)
Permission, if granted, is limited to malt and vinous beverages only. Distilled spirits are expressly forbidden.
(Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16)
Sec. 18-81. - Rules for all entities.#
(a)
For events to be held in public parks or other properties under the regular supervision of the parks and recreation department, the applicant must first secure a facility use permit from the parks and recreation department and provide a copy of this permit when making application to the town council for alcoholic beverage use and sale.
(b)
For events to be held in public properties not under the supervision of the parks and recreation department, the applicant must obtain permission to use these properties from the town council.
(c)
All alcoholic beverages must be consumed indoors or in a defined, secure, outdoor or tented area such as a "beer garden."
(d)
Applicant must provide a diagram of the area to be used and the location of the service and storage of the alcoholic beverages.
(e)
Applicant must retain and be responsible for the cost of a police detail with number of police officers as specified by the police department.
(f)
Applicant must assure that recycling is practiced during the event and must coordinate with the department of public works to assure that all recyclables are collected and disposed of properly.
(Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16)
Sec. 18-82. - Rules for non-profit Bristol resident status entities.#
(a)
Applicant must provide a certificate of insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000.00 of coverage which names the Town of Bristol as additional insured.
(b)
Applicant must assure that all persons serving the alcoholic beverages are both of sufficient age and possessing tips training.
(c)
Applicant must assure that all persons being served alcoholic beverages are over the age of 21.
(d)
Applicant must conform to all applicable government rules and regulations concerning the purchase, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages.
(Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16)
Sec. 18-83. - Rules for town committees.#
(a)
All alcoholic beverages must be provided and served by a third-party caterer who is licensed by the State of Rhode Island for this purpose.
(b)
Third party caterer must provide a certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers compensation coverage for a minimum of $1,000,000.00 of coverage which names the Town of Bristol as additional insured.
(c)
Third party caterer must assure that all persons serving the alcoholic beverages are both of sufficient age and possessing tips training.
(d)
Third party caterer must assure that all persons being served alcoholic beverages are over the age of 21.
(e)
Third party caterer must conform to all applicable government rules and regulations concerning the purchase, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages.
(Ord. No. 2016-03, 5-4-16)