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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TIMES WHEN THE CHILDREN'S PARK
WITHIN RIVERSIDE PARK IN BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, IS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Children's Park within Riverside Park is designed for children to have a
special place for recreation and special events such as birthday parties; and
WHEREAS, this area is abused by vandalism and other acts which could endanger
children and those with tt-eni, it is deemed necessary to take appropriate action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Hours of availability shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P-M. during
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SECTION 2. Hours of availability during other times shall be from 7:00 A-M. to 7.00
P.M.
SECTION 3. For citations issued, the fine for non-compliance shall be not less than
5150.00 and not more than$300.00 for each occurrence plus cost.
SECTION 4. The mayor shall have the authority to use discretion to allow other times as
deemed necessary for special events such as parking, other reasonable events, etc.
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SECTION 5. Appropriate signage shall be placed on site to advise as to the time
when the Children' Park is open and closed.
SECTION 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Due to the fact that vandalism and other
malicious acts are already present, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this
ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage for the public peace,
health and safety.
L( oe M. Biard
Mayor
ATTEST: Denise M. JoSton
City Clerk
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