HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986_02_12_O008The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
PRESENTED February 12, 1986
ORDINANCE NO. 86-0-8 ADOPTED February 12, 1986
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11.1 OF THE TOWN CODE TO EXTEND THE INITIAL
TERM OF MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, less than five months remain for members to be appointed to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to complete planning activity for the
development of Ida Lee Park under the original legislation adopted by the
Council; and
WHEREAS, this Council recognizes that the development of a 141-acre com-
munity park will require extensive planning and input from a wide variety of
recreational interests within the Leesburg area; and
WHEREAS, this Council wishes to give the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission adequate time to do a thorough job of developing a comprehensive plan
for the development of Ida Lee Park into one of the finest public recreational
facilities in Northern Virginia; and
WHEREAS, this Council desires to increase Commission membership from seven
to eight members:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Chapter 11.1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 11.1-1. Commission established~ general compositionl meetings
(a) The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is hereby
established. The Commission shall consist of ~cv~,~ eight members who shall be
residents of the town. The office of any member shall be vacated if he or she
becomes a non-resident of the town. Any vacancy shall be filled for the sub-
sequent term in the same manner as provided herein for original and subsequent
appointments. One of the members shall be a member of the council appointed by
the council, whose term of office shall correspond to his official tenure of
office as a councilmember. The terms of all members, except the councilmanic
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· member, shall expire on June 30, I~8~ 1988. Thereafter, tl,~ four members
shall serve for terms of two years and three members shall serve for terms of
three years. Subsequent appointments to the initial three and two year terms
shall be for two year terms.
(b) Compensation of the members shall be as set forth in Section 2-91.1 of
the Town Code.
(c) The commission shall elect its chairman at its first meeting on or
after July 1 of each year and the town manager, or his designate, shall serve as
secretary. The commission shall meet monthly or more often as determined by the
commission.
Sec. 11.1-2 Powers and Duties Durin~ Initial Term endin~ June 30~ l~g~ 1988.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties during its first
term:
(a) To adopt rules governing the conduct of its business and meetings.
(b) To make recommendations to the Town Council with respect to the
funding, development and use of the Ida Lee Municipal Park.
(c) To conduct public hearings, and otherwise solicit input from Leesburg
citizens, civic groups, area local governments, organized athletic teams and
other similar groups with respect to development and use of Ida Lee Municipal
Park.
(d) To identify and pursue sources of funds for the development of Ida Lee
Municipal Park.
(e) To assist the town manager and staff in the review required to pro-
perly plan and develop proposals for comprehensive planning, engineering and
design services for Ida Lee Municipal Park.
(f) To submit a written report to the Council with recommendations
covering the development, funding, use and recreational programming for the Ida
Lee Municipal Park by Ju,~ 3G, i~g~ December 31~ 1986.
Sec. 11.1-3. Subsequent Duties.
After June 30, ~ 1988 the commission shall have the following additional
powers and duties:
(a) To make general policy recommendations to the Council with respect to
the acquisition, development, funding and programming of a parks and recreation
system throughout the town.
(b) To advise the Council with respect to the acceptance of any grant,
gift, bequest or donation of real property offered or made available for public
recreation purposes.
(c) To identify and pursue sources of funds, grants, gifts, and donations
for parks and recreation activities and facilities.
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(d) To advise the town manager with respect to annual proposed funding for
parks and recreation facilities and activities submitted to the Town Council.
(e) To promote parks and recreation activities, special events, and
programs.
(f) To serve as an advocate for expanded and improved parks and recreation
facilities and programs within the town.
(g) To serve as liaison between the Council and Board of Supervisors to
insure that Leesburg citizens receive county recreation facilities and services
comparable with the level of need and services made available to other parts of the
county.
(h) To remain acutely aware of the latest developments and trends in parks
and recreation development and service delivery.
(i) To report periodically on its work to the Council.
(j) To monitor and advise the manager's future administration of the
operation, programming and maintenance of town parks.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage and all
ordinances or resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed.
PASSED this 12th day of February 1986
ATTE ST:
Clerk of ~uncil
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~obert~or
Town of Leesburg