[G.O. No. 1330, § 2; G.O. No. 1349, § I;
G.O. No. 1438, § I; G.O. No. 1851, § I]
(a)
The Recreation Commission may provide picnic kits to persons using
park facilities. The Recreation Commission shall collect a fee not
to exceed $25 per kit per day and shall collect a deposit not to exceed
$50 for each kit from the user. The deposit shall be refunded if the
kit is returned to the Recreation Commission within three days, containing
all the items included in the kit when issued and undamaged. If the
kit or any individual item or items contained therein when issued
are not returned in the time period set forth herein or returned damaged,
the Recreation Commission shall retain a portion of the deposit equivalent
to the value of any individual item or items damaged or not returned
according to the schedule of values, prepared by the Recreation Commission
and furnished to the person(s) receiving the kit at the time the kit
is issued. If the kit is not returned, the Recreation Commission shall
retain the entire deposit.
[Amended 2-1-2011 by
G.O. No. 1973]
(b)
The recreation division may provide various other items of athletic
equipment on a loan basis to persons enrolled in its athletic programs.
The recreation division shall collect a deposit in cash for each item
loaned out equivalent to the replacement value of that equipment.
The following values are hereby established for such athletic equipment.
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Equipment
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Deposit
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Lacrosse helmet
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$60 each
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Lacrosse gloves
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$35 pair
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The deposit shall be refunded if the item of equipment is returned
undamaged to the recreation division within three days after the end
of the program or event for which it was loaned. For any individual
item not returned within this time period or damaged, other than in
the ordinary course of use, the recreation division shall retain a
portion of the deposit equivalent to the cost to repair such item
of equipment which is returned but damaged, or if any item is not
returned the recreation division shall retain the entire deposit for
such item.
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(c)
Any such deposit or portion thereof retained shall be turned over
to the Treasurer for deposit in the recreation trust fund for use
in replacing or repairing lost or damaged articles.
(d)
If the amount of the deposit retained for a picnic kit or its contents
or for athletic equipment is not adequate to repair any damaged items
or to replace any items which are not returned, the recreation division
shall bill the user in person or by mail for the net amount required
to replace or repair the missing or damaged items as the case may
be, after deducting the deposit retained. Such bill shall be paid
by the user within 15 days of receipt thereof.
(e)
No person shall fail to pay to the recreation division the cost billed
to them pursuant to this section, after 15 days have elapsed following
the date of posting, by certified mail, return receipt requested,
of a written notice of such amount due and owing, addressed to such
person at his last address furnished, which notice clearly identifies
the item or items borrowed and the net cost for replacing or repairing
same and advises such person of the penalty for violation of this
section. Such written notice shall be sent only if the user has failed
to pay the initial bill within the time prescribed.
(f)
No person shall intentionally register or furnish a false name or
address for the purpose of obtaining any such picnic kit or athletic
equipment from the recreation division and any person doing so shall
be guilty of a violation of this section.
(g)
Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine which shall
not exceed $200 for each article for which a bill is sent and remains
unpaid, and the violator shall be further required to reimburse the
recreation division the amount of such bill for non-return of materials
or repair. Continued failure to pay any such bill for a period of
30 days after conviction of a violation of this section shall constitute
a separate offense under this section.
[G.O. No. 1330, § 2]
A Trust Fund shall be established relating to Brightwood Park
activities to be administered by the recreation division and Treasurer's
office. The recreation division is authorized to sell the book known
as the "Brightwood Park - Nature Study Book" - by Noel Taylor for
a fee of $3 per copy. All funds collected from these sales are to
be deposited in the aforesaid trust fund. Any gifts relating to Brightwood
Park are also to be deposited in the trust fund. The recreation division
may utilize these funds in the future to republish this book or for
any other use related to nature study at Brightwood Park.
[G.O. No. 1381, § I; G.O. No. 1438, § II;
G.O. No. 15112, § I; G.O. No. 1532, § I; G.O.
No. 1643, § III]
A fee or charge shall be made for participation in the cultural
arts program operated by the recreation division as follows:
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Participant
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Fees for Participation in Seasonal Program - Per Instrument
- Per Program
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Under 19 years of age
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not less than $15 or more than $50
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19 years of age and over
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not less than $15 or more than $75
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The cultural arts program shall include, but not be limited
to, drama, industrial arts, arts and craft classes, dance and exercise
classes and gymnastics.
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All activities of the community concert band are excluded from
these fees and charges and are not considered to be part of the cultural
arts program.
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A fee or charge shall be made for participation in the music
instruction program operated by the recreation division as follows:
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Participant
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Fees for Participation in Seasonal Program - Per Instrument
- Per Person
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Under 19 years of age
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not less than $25 or more than $50
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19 years of age and over
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not less than $35 or more than $75
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The exact fee to be charged within the range provided by this
section shall be determined from time to time by the Recreation Commission
by resolution.
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[G.O. No. 1381, § II; G.O. No. 1438, § III;
G.O. No. 1511, § II; G.O. No. 1699, § I; G.O.
No. 1851, § I; amended 2-1-2011 by G.O. No. 1973]
(a)
Westfield-based youth athletic programs. A fee not to exceed $25
per child, per season, per sport shall be charged to, and collected
from, each private sports league that uses a field administered by
the Recreation Department, except Board of Education fields.
(b)
Non-Westfield-based and adult athletic programs. A fee not to exceed
$60 per game, per three-hour period, shall be charged to adult leagues
and/or teams, or all non-Westfield-based teams and/or leagues for
use of a field administered by the Recreation Department, except Board
of Education fields.
[G.O. No. 1397, § I]
The following fees shall be charged for the summer exceptional
center program:
(a)
Non-resident — $30 per week.
[G.O. No. 1600, § I; G.O. No. 1851, § I;
amended 2-1-2011 by G.O. No. 1973]
A fee not to exceed $20 per hour shall be charged for the use
of the community room during the hours set forth herein Monday through
Friday. A fee not to exceed $75 per hour, minimum of three hours,
shall be charged for the use of the community room on Saturday, Sunday
and holidays. The hours shall be limited to the period between 10:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
