There is hereby created and established a Department of Parks
and Recreation. It shall be headed by a Parks and Recreation Director.
The Department of Parks and Recreation shall include a Youth Bureau.
The Parks and Recreation Director shall, subject to the supervision
and oversight of the City Manager, have supervision and control of
the Parks and Recreation Department and shall oversee and coordinate
the administration and functions of the Youth Bureau. The Parks and
Recreation Director shall be appointed by the City Manager, shall
report directly to the City Manager, and in addition to having immediate
responsibility for the operations of the Department shall have responsibility
for such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the City
Manager. The Parks and Recreation Director shall work closely with
the Department of Public Works to ensure that all City parks, trails,
playgrounds and other recreational facilities are maintained in good
order and shall devise, plan and supervise programs and activities
for adults, if and when directed by the City Manager.
The Department of Parks and Recreation shall administer, supervise,
plan, promote and conduct recreation activities and programs on City-owned
playgrounds, parks, trails and other recreational facilities, as well
as other recreation activities approved by the City.
There shall be a Youth Bureau within the Department of Parks
and Recreation which shall ensure that there are youth programs and
activities available to the City's youth. Such programs may be managed
internally or contracted with other youth organizations that deliver
youth services within the City. The Youth Bureau shall be supervised
by the Parks and Recreation Director.