0376 RESOLUTION NO. 376 ( #17 -86)
A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE JACKSONVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT AN ADMISSIONS CHARGE
FOR SPECTATORS OF ALL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS TO BE
HELD AT DUPREE PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is a common practice among surrounding cities
and communities to charge admission for spectators of baseball
and softball tournaments, providing an additional source of reve-
nue for their parks and recreation departments; and,
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department
has never charged any admission fees for spectators of baseball
and softball tournaments at Dupree Park; and,
WHEREAS, because of the loss of federal funds and state
tax monies, it is necessary that the Jacksonville Parks and
Recreation Department become more self supporting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1: That the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
Commission is hereby allowed to examine, create, and implement a
plan to charge an admission fee for spectators of any baseball
and softball tournaments held at Dupree Park in order that the
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department can become more self
supporting.
j Section 2: Any and all resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 3: This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS i8 TH DAY OF DECEMBER
1986.
AMES G. REID, AYOR
ATTEST:
L LEONARD, C Y CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KEITH VAUGHAN, CITY ATTORNEY