HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 258-E ORDINANCE N0. 25$-E
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO RIDE , LEAD, OR
PERMIT HORSES ON CITY BALL PARKS ; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL
TO RIDE , DRIVE , OR OPERATE ANY TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
ON OR ACROSS CITY BALL PARKS OR OTHER PLAY AREAS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS it has been determined that the presence of
horses , motor bikes , motorcycles , or other motor driven vehicles
on or in operation across ball diamonds , fields , and other
play areas in City parks is damaging to these areas necessitating
expensive repairs to keep them in usable condition for the purpose
for which they were created ; and
WHEREAS the presence of horses and motor driven vehicles
on the ball fields and play areas constitutes a safety hazard to
those persons using the facilities for the purpose for which they
were created; now, therefore :
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDS-
WOOD , STATE OF TEXAS :
Section l. That it shall be unlawful for any person to
lead, ride , or permit any horse on or across any City ball park
or other specifically designated play area on City park property.
Section 2 . That is shall be unlawful for any person or
persons to ride , drive , or operate any type of motor driven vehicle
on or across any City ball park or other specifically designated
play area on City park property.
Section 3 . That any person found guilty of violating the
provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $200 . 00) .
Section 4. That for reasons set forth herein, the City
Council finds that there exists an emergency affecting life ,
health , and public welfare and an urgent public necessity requires
that this ordinance be passed on the date of its introduction
and shall be in full effect on one reading.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY �his
the 16th day of February, 1976 .
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Ralph L. Lowe , Mayor
ATTEST :
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ity Secretary
Approved as to form:
City Attorney