The New Britain Borough Parks and Recreation Committee is hereby
created as a standing committee of the Borough.
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 392]
A. The Parks and Recreation Committee shall advise Council on all matters
relating to the parks and open space of the Borough (not including
the Nature Preserve or matters relating to the Borough's participation
in the Audubon Pennsylvania Bird Town program), shall, provide for
the organization and coordination of any and all Borough recreational
activities (not including summer camp activities), shall provide for
recommended rules and regulations for Borough parks, shall recommend
improvements to Borough parks, shall report to the Borough Council
regarding matters under its jurisdiction, and shall undertake any
and all such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Borough
Council. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Committee shall be
responsible for:
(1) The effective maintenance, management and operation of the Orchard
Tract property to maximize its public access and enjoyment.
(2) Providing assistance in the development and creation of public trails
and paths within the Borough.
(3) Open space management consistent with the goals and provisions of
Resolution 2009-05.
B. In carrying out the duties provided under this section, the Parks
and Recreation Committee shall have discretion to assign certain duties
and responsibilities to individual members of the Committee and to
recruit and coordinate additional community volunteers to assist in
the carrying out of certain projects as needed.