[Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions
of 1991 Code §§ 222-3 and 222-4 and Ordinance No. 93-2.]
[Ord. No. 2012-20]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean any officer of the Springfield Township Police
Department, Springfield Township Auxiliary Police, Director of Recreation
or recreation employee or park staff.
Shall mean behavior that is not permitted at a recreation
facility.
Shall mean activities prohibited at a recreation facility.
Shall mean a naked or unclothed person.
Shall mean any Township park or playground.
Shall mean the deliberate exposure in public or in view of
the general public by a person of a portion or portions of his or
her body, in circumstances where the exposure is contrary to local
moral or other standards of appropriate behavior.
Shall mean all land, improvements and equipment owned by
the Township of Springfield used for active and passive recreation
activities.
Shall mean a self-propelled vehicle or machine which rolls
on wheels. This definition does not include mowers, trucks, maintenance
vehicles owned, leased and operated by the Township.
[Ord. No. 2012-20]
a.
Hours of Closing; Special Permits. No person or group of persons
shall occupy or use any public park or playground or any portion thereof
for any purpose between the hours of (i) 7:00 p.m. to sunrise from
November 1 through March 31 and (ii) 9:00 p.m. to sunrise from April
1 through October 31, except upon prior application for a special
permit, upon good cause shown therefor, directly to the Township Committee.
The granting of any such permit shall be at the discretion of the
Township Committee. The parks, operating hours are not applicable
to Township's lighted baseball fields. Use of the Township's tennis
courts and/or basketball courts shall not exceed a two hour limit.
[1991 Code § 222-1; Ord. No. 93-33; Ord. No. 93-11 § 1[A]; Ord. No. 2001-23; Ord.
No. 2009-14 § 1; Ord.
No. 2012-05; Ord. No. 2012-20]
No person shall:
a.
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving throwing
or otherwise propelling objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins,
horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes before 9:00 a.m.
b.
For any leagues or organizations, take part in or abet the playing
of any games involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such
as balls, stones, arrows, javelins, horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes
without a permit issued by the Recreation Department.
c.
Bring a dog, cat or other pet, whether leashed or running free, onto
any public park or playground or any portion thereof at any time.
d.
Play or practice golfing.
e.
Engage in fighting or violent behavior.
f.
Spit, urinate or defecate except in designated facilities.
g.
Litter.
h.
Exhibit public nudity or public indecency.
i.
Use threatening or obscene language.
j.
Alter or adjust any fence, play surface, or piece of gym equipment
(including but not limited to playground equipment or basketball rims)
without the prior written approval of the Township of Springfield.
k.
Smoke.
l.
Possess a firearm or knife.
m.
Build fires.
n.
Possess any type of glass container.
o.
Use any type of artificial illumination for any Township field or
recreation facility without the prior approval of the Township of
Springfield.
p.
Operate any type of motorized vehicle except on driveways or parking
lots without the prior approval of the Township of Springfield.
q.
For-profit entities are strictly prohibited from using the Township's
fields, basketball courts and tennis courts.
[1991 Code § 2; Ord. No. 93-33; Ord. No. 98-11 § 1[B]; Ord. No. 2001-23; Ord.
No. 2012-20]
Exceptions will be considered in Subsection 27-2.1 only for Subsections a, b, o and p may be requested in advance, in writing, upon good cause shown, to the Director of Recreation. A permit to do any act shall authorize the same only insofar as it may be performed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. Any violation by its holder or the holder's agents or employees of any terms or conditions thereof shall constitute grounds for its revocation by the Director of Recreation or his/her authorized representative, whose action therein shall be final. The holder of such permit, together with the holder's agents and employees, who violates such terms and conditions, shall be jointly and severally liable to the Township for all damages and loss sustained by the Township. Neither the recovery or collection of such damage shall in any manner relieve such holder or person from liability to punishment for any violation of any provision of this section.
[1991 Code § 222-2.1; Ord. No.
93-33; Ord. No. 2001-23; Ord. No. 02-28 § 1(B); Ord. No. 2012-20]
Permits for events as stated in Subsection 27-2.1a and b shall be obtained by application to the Department of Recreation in accordance with the following procedures:
a.
A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application
with the Department of Recreation and provide the following information:
1.
The name and address of the applicant.
2.
The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association
sponsoring that activity, if any.
3.
The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
4.
The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.
5.
Any other information which the Department of Recreation shall find
reasonably necessary for a fair determination as to whether a permit
should be issued.
b.
Standards of Review for Permitting Application by the Department
of Recreation:
1.
That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park.
2.
That the proposed activities and use will not unreasonably interfere
or detract from the promotion of public health, wealth or safety in
recreation.
3.
That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated
will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
4.
That the proposed activity will not entail an extraordinary burdensome
expense or policing by the Township.
5.
That the facilities desired have not been reserved for another use
on that date and hour requested in the application.
c.
An application shall be made to the Recreation Department during
normal business hours, three days in advance of the proposed use.
Permits shall be issued on a first-come basis.
d.
Any person, league or organization which has obtained a valid permit
shall have paramount rights to use the park or portion thereof for
the activity, day and hour for which the permit is issued, and all
activity which interferes with the operation of the valid permit shall
yield to the permit holder.
[1991 Code § 222-2.2; Ord. No.
93-33; Ord. No. 2012-20]
The Department of Recreation shall apprise an applicant, in
writing, of its reason for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person
or organization shall have a right to appeal to the Township Administrator
by service of a written notice thereof on the Director of Recreation
and the Township Clerk within five days of the refusal. The decision
of the Township Administrator shall be final.
[Ord. No. 2012-20]
If an enforcement officer determines that a person has violated Subsection 27-2.1 above, he or she may:
a.
First Offense: Cause the offender to be removed from all recreation
facilities for the balance of the day on which the violation occurred
and for two additional days immediately following the date of the
first offense.
b.
Second Offense: Cause the offender to be removed from all recreation
facilities for the balance of the day on which the violation occurred
and for five additional days immediately following the date of the
second offense.
c.
Third Offense: Cause the offender to be removed from all recreation
facilities for the balance of the day on which the violation occurred
and issue to such offender a Notice of Trespass prohibiting the offender
from entering the recreation facility for the balance of the calendar
year in which the third offense occurred.
[Ord. No. 2012-20]
[1991 Code § 253-8]
There is hereby created and established by the Township a municipal
public utility to be known as and constituted as the "swimming pool
utility" of the Township, hereinafter referred to as "utility," pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A and all other applicable Statutes of New Jersey.
[1991 Code § 253-9]
As used in this section:
Shall mean the individual's age on December 1 of the year
of each season.
Shall mean the total area belonging to the swimming pool
utility.
Shall mean the eight-foot area of concrete immediately surrounding
the pool.
Shall mean the entire fenced area surrounding the pool.
Shall mean the concrete area in addition to the open area
surrounding the pool.
[1991 Code § 253-10]
Membership shall be limited to a maximum of 5,800 permanent
Township residents and shall not be transferable.
[1991 Code § 253-10A; Ord. No.
92-24; Ord. No. 2000-08 § I [B]; Ord. No. 2001-05; Ord. No. 2004-05 § I; Ord. No. 2010-05 § I]
The types of membership shall be:
a.
Family Membership. Family membership shall include husband, wife
and unmarried children up to and including 22 years old residing within
the same household.
b.
Joint Membership. A joint membership shall be available to any two
persons residing in the same household.
c.
Associated Individual Membership. An associated individual membership
shall be available to an individual over 21 years of age not a member
of the immediate family yet permanently residing within a household
holding a family membership.
d.
Individual Membership. An individual membership shall be available
to any permanent resident of the Township not a member of a family
group entitled to a family membership between the ages of 13 and 61.
e.
Senior Citizen Membership. A senior citizen (individual) membership
shall be available to all persons 62 years of age or older. A senior
citizen (couple) membership shall be available to any married couple
in which one spouse is 62 years of age or older.
f.
Nanny/Caregiver Membership. A nanny/caregiver membership shall be
available. This membership shall be available only in conjunction
with any regular paid membership, and shall apply to a single person,
16 years of age or older, employed full-time as a child, elderly or
health-care worker, upon proof of employment, as well as verification
of employment signed by both the employer and employee. Such caregiver
shall only be permitted access to the pool grounds while accompanying
the person receiving such care.
g.
Out-of-Town Family Membership. Membership shall be opened to a maximum
of 250 out-of-town families. Preference shall be given to those out-of-town
families sponsored by current Township residents. Out-of-town family
membership shall include husband, wife and unmarried children up to
and including 22 years old residing within the same household.
h.
Any membership indicated in the prior subsections above shall be
available for the period of August 1 through the end of the pool season
upon payment of 1/2 of the membership fee.
[1991 Code § 253-10B]
All memberships shall be granted subject to the rules and regulations
of the pool as established by the Township Committee by ordinance
or resolution. Failure to abide by these rules and regulations may
result in revocation or suspension of membership.
[1991 Code § 253-10C; Ord. No.
93-4; Ord. No. 94-4; Ord. No. 97-5 § 1[A]; Ord. No. 2002-10; Ord.
No. 2006-04 § I(A); Ord.
No. 2007-05 § 1(A); Ord.
No. 2009-14 § I(A); Ord.
No. 2010-05 § I; Ord.
No. 2010-27 § I]
a.
Guest tickets shall be valid or usable from and including the day
of opening of the swim pool facility to and including the day of closing
of the swim pool facility.
b.
Members shall be fully responsible for the conduct and behavior of
their guests and shall be subject to all of the sanctions and penalties
contained herein for their guests' violations of this section as though
they themselves had committed such violations.
c.
A guest ticket shall entitle a person not a resident of Springfield
to the issuance of a daily identification badge, good for one day
only and only if accompanied by a pool member.
d.
Failure of a member to return a guest badge at the end of the day
of use shall result in an automatic two week suspension of all membership
privileges.
e.
Memberships may be granted to families who are unable to pay the fees set forth in Subsection 27-6.7c, provided that there is no waiting list for membership and upon investigation and recommendation of the Municipal Welfare Department and approval of the Township Committee. The applicant for membership shall execute a properly acknowledged agreement to reimburse the municipality.
f.
Membership shall automatically terminate when the member shall no
longer be a permanent Township resident.
g.
No person shall obtain membership through fraudulent or false statements
or representations. Any violation hereof shall result in the membership
of such person, as well as the membership of all other members of
such person's family, being revoked for the remainder of the season
without refund.
h.
The maximum allowable number of guests in any one day shall be 100.
i.
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the entry into the pool of
any person pursuant to any program sponsored or approved by the Township,
pursuant to rules and regulations in connection therewith.
j.
Springfield residents may purchase and use guest tickets, without
being accompanied by a pool member, at the weekend and holiday fee
set forth herein, for use only on weekends and holidays prior to the
pool opening on a daily basis.
k.
Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult
pool member.
[1991 Code § 253-11; Ord. No. 93-4; Ord. No. 94-4; Ord. No. 96-5; Ord. No.
96-9; Ord. No. 97-5 § 1[A]; Ord. No. 99-7 § 1[C]; Ord. No. 2000-8 § I; Ord. No. 2001-05; Ord. No. 2002-11; Ord. No. 2004-05 § I; Ord. No. 2005-05 § I; Ord. No. 2006-04 § I(B); Ord. No. 2007-05 § I(B); Ord. No. 2010-05 § I; Ord. No. 2010-27 § II; Ord. No. 2011-03 § 1A; Ord. No. 2013-03 § I(A); Ord. No. 2015-06 § I(A); Ord. No. 2015-18]
a.
Collection. The Township shall charge and collect for the use and
operation of the utility, and all such fees, rents and other charges
shall be placed in a separate account of the Township.
b.
Use of Receipts.
1.
All fees, rents and other annual charges received from the operation
of the utility shall be applied solely to the annual payment of principal
and interest on any obligations issued for the swimming pool, and
then applied towards the operation, maintenance and improvement of
the utility.
2.
The provisions of this subsection shall not, however, supersede the
specific dedication of receipts from the utility as provided in any
law which authorizes the establishment or creation of such utility.
3.
The anticipated revenues from the operation of the utility and the
appropriations to be made therefor shall be set forth in a separate
section of the annual municipal budget.
c.
Fees for Municipal Pool.
[Amended 2-23-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-01; 3-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06; 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01; 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-02; 2-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-16; 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 11-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-13]
1.
Resident membership fees shall be as follows:
|
Family membership
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$388
|
|
Family membership with nanny/caregiver
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$450
|
|
Individual membership
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$250
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (individual)
|
$111
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (couple)
|
$191
|
|
Joint membership
|
$317
|
|
Active military
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No charge
|
|
Add-on for weekly infant/toddler time early entry
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$55
|
2.
Nonresident membership fees shall be as follows:
|
Family membership
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$579
|
|
Family membership with nanny/caregiver
|
$679
|
|
Individual membership
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$423
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (individual)
|
$245
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (couple)
|
$373
|
|
Joint membership
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$505
|
|
Add-on for weekly infant/toddler time early entry
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$85
|
3.
Daily pass fees shall be as follows:
(a)
For residential individual(s) age four and older:
|
1-day pass
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$12
|
|
2-day pass
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$19
|
|
3-day pass
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$26
|
(b)
For nonresidential individuals four years of age and older,
who are accompanied by a Springfield resident or a pool member:
|
1-day pass only
|
$18
|
(c)
Daily pass fee for individuals 62 years of age and older:
|
Residents
|
$8
|
|
Nonresidents who are accompanied by a Springfield resident or
a pool member
|
$15
|
(d)
Twilight fees: individuals four years of age and older entering
the pool after 5:00 p.m.:
|
Residents
|
$7
|
|
Nonresidents who are accompanied by a Springfield resident or
a pool member
|
$10
|
(e)
Children under the age of four years shall be admitted free
of charge.
(f)
Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an
adult at all times at the pool.
4.
Resident-only weekend/holiday pass (Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day only):
|
Family
|
$209
|
|
Family with nanny/caregiver
|
$225
|
|
Individual
|
$117
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (individual)
|
$69
|
|
Senior citizen/permanently disabled (couple)
|
$108
|
|
Joint
|
$152
|
|
Active military
|
No charge
|
5.
Private swim lessons (per child, per two half-hour sessions): $100.
6.
Group swim lesson, per child (per two-week sessions): $61.
7.
Rental of pool lockers (per season):
|
Large lockers
|
$30
|
|
Medium lockers
|
$20
|
|
Small lockers
|
$10
|
8.
Swim team registration: $95.
9.
No fees shall be returnable for any reason after the first operating
date of each season.
10.
Members shall be required to make deposits on items as specified
by the Township Committee and shall pay a fee for chairs, lockers
and umbrellas and other items as specified by the Committee.
11.
Private camp usage of the Springfield Community Pool shall be subject
to Township Committee approval of a contract. Private camps shall
pay the Springfield Community Pool a fee per camper per day in consideration
of the services and facilities being provided, according to the fee
schedule below. Said payments shall be made once per week for the
duration of the contracted date range.
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Campers Per Day
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Fee Per Camper Per Day
|
|---|---|
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1 to 25
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$9.50
|
|
26 to 75
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$9
|
|
76 to 99
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$8.50
|
|
100+
|
$8
|
12.
Party rental of the Springfield Community Pool multipurpose room
(full room) (up to four hours) on weekends during the pool operational
season, for pool members only: $260, plus $6 per non-pool-member guest
for access to the pool complex for the duration of the party.
Party/meeting rental of the Springfield Community Pool multipurpose
room (full room) (up to four hours) on weekdays/weekends during the
non-pool operational season: $400 for Springfield residents and businesses,
$500 for non-Springfield residents and businesses.
Party/meeting rental of the Springfield Community Pool multipurpose
room (half room) (up to four hours) on weekdays/weekends during the
non-pool operational season: $200 for Springfield residents and businesses,
$250 for non-Springfield residents and businesses.
Additional hours (nonrefundable) during the non-pool operational
season: $60 per hour.
13.
Private party rental of the Springfield Community Pool picnic grove
(four hours) on nights and weekends during the pool operational season,
no access to indoor multipurpose room or kitchen, available to pool
members only: $90 reservation fee, plus $6 per non-pool-member guest
for access to pool grounds for the duration of the party.
14.
Fee exceptions. The Township Committee may, at its sole discretion,
set aside a certain date or dates each year, which date(s) shall be
specified annually by resolution of the Township Committee and published
by the Township, on which date(s) all pool fees shall be waived for
Township of Springfield residents.
[1991 Code § 253-12; Ord. No. 02-28; Ord. No. 2007-05 § I(C)]
a.
All members shall be issued identification badges, which must be
shown for admission and be pinned to their exterior garments at all
times within the area.
b.
Identification Badges Are Not Transferable. No member shall deliver
to or authorize any other person to wear or use that member's badge
for admission to the pool or pool area. Any member who so transfers,
delivers or authorizes another to wear or use that person's badge
as aforesaid, as well as any member who is the recipient or user of
a transferred badge as aforesaid, shall each pay a penalty of $25
to the swimming pool utility of the Township, and if such penalty
is not paid, the member who does not pay same shall have all membership
privileges revoked for the remainder of the season without refund.
This revocation shall continue in force to succeeding seasons until
the penalty is paid.
c.
No Person Shall Deface Any Badge. Any person who defaces a badge
shall lose swimming privileges for seven days and shall pay a penalty
of $1 to the swimming pool utility of the Township. Second offense
shall result in revocation of membership privileges for the remainder
of the season without refund.
d.
No person who is not a member shall enter the pool or pool area:
1.
Using as identification for such entry a badge which was not issued
to such person; or
2.
Without a temporary badge, or in lieu thereof, written permission
of the Director of Recreation of the Township. Violation of this subsection
shall subject such person to arrest and, upon conviction of the offense,
to payment of a fine not exceeding $50.
e.
Lost identification badges must be reported to the pool manager immediately.
Temporary replacement identification badges shall be issued, valid
for only one week, upon payment of a fee of $2. At the expiration
of the week, a new season identification badge will be issued.
f.
All persons purchasing a Student five-Trip Pass will be issued a
special identification badge, which must be shown for admission and
punched. The badge shall be surrendered upon the fifth use thereof.
[1991 Code § 253-13; Ord. No. 99-7 § 1[D]; Ord. No. 2009-14 § I(B); Ord. No. 2011-03 § 1B]
The municipal pool shall be open during the following hours:
a.
Monday through Friday: 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
b.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except
Memorial Day weekend and each weekend thereafter until the pool opens
on a daily basis: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
c.
Monday through Friday mornings as per schedule, there will be beginner's
swimming lessons for all children who permanently reside in the Township.
d.
After 6:00 p.m., use of the pool will be restricted to members 15
years or older and to members under 15 years only if accompanied by
their parents.
e.
One dance may be held during the Labor Day weekend for swim pool
members only, on Friday night, Saturday night or the night preceding
Labor Day, to proceed past sundown. Notwithstanding any contrary provision
contained in this section, alcoholic beverages may be served and consumed
during the aforesaid dance.
f.
Five additional evening activities may be held at the swim pool which
may continue until the hour of 12:30 a.m. upon the recommendation
of the Recreation Director or the Recreation Committee, but subject
to the approval of the Township Committee, during any swim pool season.
Attendance at such activities need not be limited to swim pool members.
g.
All pool opening and closing times are subject to adjustment upon
recommendation of the pool management and approval by the Township
Committee.
[1991 Code § 253-14; Ord. No. 2011-03 § 1A; Ord. No. 2011-09]
Use of the swimming facilities shall be subject to such rules
and regulations as may be promulgated by the Township Committee by
ordinance or resolution, which shall be posted at all times upon the
bulletin board at the swimming facilities. A copy thereof shall be
filed with the Township Clerk for public inspection. The following
rules shall be in effect:
a.
Pool Rules.
1.
All bathers, including babies, shall wear bathing suits in both the
swimming and wading pools. Babies shall wear rubber pants in wading
pools.
2.
Women, girls, men and boys with long hair shall wear bathing caps
at all times in the pool.
3.
All persons using the pool must shower prior to entering the pool,
using warm soap and water.
4.
Any persons having a communicable disease, open blisters or cuts,
sore or inflamed eyes, ears, nose or mouth infections, excessive sunburn
or any type of skin disease shall be excluded from the pool area.
5.
No inflatable water paraphernalia shall be allowed within the pool
area.
6.
Diving shall be permitted in designated areas only.
7.
No one shall be allowed in water unless a lifeguard is present.
8.
No swimming shall be permitted in diving areas, except as permitted
by the pool manager.
b.
General Rules of Conduct.
1.
Dress in and out of the pool shall be consistent with standards of
good taste. Brief-type swimming attire is not considered suitable.
2.
Street shoes shall not be permitted within the pool apron area.
3.
Street clothing shall be left in designated areas.
4.
Women and girls of any age shall not comb their hair or wear pin
curlers within the pool apron area.
5.
Dressing and undressing shall be done in locker rooms only. Dressing
or undressing shall not be permitted in parking areas.
6.
All food shall be served and consumed within designated areas only.
Under no circumstance shall food or beverages be brought into pool
area.
7.
Children under 13 years of age shall not be permitted unless accompanied
by a responsible adult member. Children members between the ages of
10 and 13 shall be admitted without an adult only upon successful
completion of a swimming proficiency test.
8.
Destruction of property shall result in suspension or revocation
of membership.
9.
The pool management shall not be responsible for valuables brought
into the area.
10.
All litter, paper or debris shall be placed in designated trash receptacles.
11.
All vehicles shall park front-end in only.
12.
All vehicles shall park only in lanes and areas designated or as
requested by the pool employees.
13.
All vehicles must move in the pool area at a speed not to exceed
10 miles per hour.
14.
All vehicles must move in the direction and the lanes which are established.
c.
Prohibited Acts.
1.
There shall be no glass or glass containers or metal containers within
the pool area.
2.
There shall be no alcoholic beverages within the pool area.
3.
There shall be no pets or animals within the pool area.
4.
Bicycles, baby carriages and strollers shall not be allowed unless
parked in designated areas.
5.
There shall be no wrestling, running, ball playing or other similar
activity within the pool apron and parking area.
6.
No radios shall be operated in the parking area.
7.
There shall be no blowing of horns or loitering in the parking area.
8.
There shall be no smoking on pool grounds, except for in a designated
area, which shall be outside the pool fencing.
9.
There shall be no food consumption in cars.
10.
There shall be no spitting, unnecessary expectoration, spouting of
water.
11.
There shall be no roughness, rowdiness, profanity or other conduct
affecting the safety and comfort of others.
[1991 Code § 253-15]
a.
The regulations shall be posted at the pool and strictly enforced.
b.
The Township Committee, pool manager or the assistant manager may
close or limit the swimming facilities to all or anyone whenever in
their judgment such action is deemed necessary or desirable for the
protection of health or safety of such persons entitled to use the
facilities.
c.
Members of the Police Department, pool manager and all other lifeguards
when on duty at the swimming facilities shall have authority to prohibit
any action or conduct which they may consider to be dangerous, improper
or immoral or any act or actions in violation of the rules and regulations
hereinbefore provided and shall have the power of expulsion or suspension
of the privileges otherwise granted to the holder of the membership
badge.
[1991 Code § 253-16]
The Swimming Pool Code (1955) of New Jersey approved by the
State Department of Health shall be hereby incorporated in this section
and shall become a part thereof.
[1991 Code § 253-17]
The provisions of this section shall not relieve any person
of the duty to observe other provisions as set forth in any New Jersey
Statute or regulation of the Township or as hereinafter provided.
[1991 Code § 253-18; New]
[1991 Code § 262-1]
Every person who uses any municipal tennis court in the Township
shall wear in full view a badge issued by the Township or shall be
a guest of a badge owner.
[1991 Code § 262-2]
Fees payable for tennis court badges shall be as set forth below
and are subject to change by amendment.
|
Municipal Tennis Courts:
| |
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Residents of the age of 18 and over
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$10
|
|
Residents of the age of 17 and under
|
$10
|
|
All guests, regardless of age (per day)
|
$10
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Nonresidents, regardless of age (per year)
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$50
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NOTE: However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
in the event that any individual uses the tennis courts for profit
wherein that individual receives moneys, goods or services in return
for providing lessons or services which involve the use of the municipal
tennis courts, there shall be an additional charge of $50 for each
hour of such use.
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[1991 Code § 262-3]
The Township Committee may from time to time in its discretion,
by resolution, establish rules and regulations governing the use and
conduct of all recreational and athletic facilities in the Township.
[1991 Code § 262-4]
The penalty for failure to comply with this section or any rule or regulation created hereunder may be suspension, termination or denial of any or all permits and privileges hereunder and, in addition, any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, § 1-5.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance history includes 1991 Code §
154 and portions of Ordinance Nos. 93-4, 94-4, 94-9, 96-5, 97-5, 99-7
and 2001-05.
[Ord. No. 2002-11]
There is hereby created and established a municipal day-camp
facility to be located at the Springfield Community Pool. The day-camp
shall be a part of and operated by the Springfield Municipal Swimming
Pool Utility. The Township Committee may promulgate additional rules
and regulations concerning same by resolution.
[Ord. No. 2002-11; Ord. No. 2004-07 § I; Ord. No. 2005-05 § I]
To be eligible to be enrolled in the day camp, a child shall
be at least four years of age and not older than 13 years of age on
December 1 of the year of the program. All children must be toilet
trained to be eligible to attend or to continue attending. Membership
in the preteen summer sports camp program shall be limited to pool
members who shall be entering grade 6, 7 or 8 in September of the
year of the program. There shall be a Counselor in Training (C.I.T.)
program available for those children who have or will become 13 years
of age during the twelve-month period ending on December one of the
year of the program.
[Ord. No. 2002-11; Ord. No. 03-21 § I; Ord. No. 2004-06 § I; Ord. No. 2004-07 § I; Ord. No. 2005-05 § I; Ord. No. 2006-04 § I(C); Ord. No. 2012-08 § 1; Ord. No. 2013-03 (B)]
The day camp shall operate the following sessions, on specific
days and dates as established on a year-to-year basis.
Camp A, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for eight weeks.
Camp B, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for eight weeks.
Camp C, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for eight weeks.
Camp D, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for two weeks.
Camp E, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for two weeks.
Camp F, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for two weeks.
Camp G, (Reserved)
Camp H, (Reserved)
Camp I, (Reserved)
Camp J, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the 9th week.
Camp K, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the 10th week.
Before Care, 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., on all days on which camp
is in session.
After Care, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on all days on which camp
is in session.
[Ord. No. 2002-11; Ord. No. 03-21 § I; Ord. No. 2004-05 § I; Ord. No. 2004-06 § I; Ord. No. 2004-07 § I; Ord. No. 2005-05 § I; Ord. No. 2006-04 § I(D); Ord. No. 2009-14 § I(C); Ord. No. 2010-05 § II; Ord. No. 2012-08 § 2; Ord. No. 2013-03 § 1(C); Ord. No. 2015-06 § I(C); 2-23-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-01; 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01; 2-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; amended 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 11-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-13]
The fee for each child enrolled in the day camp shall be as
follows, and is payable in full prior to the first day of the camp
season, except for Camp J or K, which are payable no later than the
Thursday, preceding the first day of each session. No fees shall be
returnable for any reason after the first day of the camp season,
or for Camp J or K, that session.
a.
Resident L.
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Camp A (pool members)
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$1,064*
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Camp A (non-pool-members)
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$1,360*
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Camp B or C (pool members only)
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$626
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Camp D
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$392*+=
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Camp E or F
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$247+=
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Camp J (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$207
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Camp K (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$207
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Camp L (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$207
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Camp Leader in Training (L.I.T.) Program fee
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$75 per week
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*
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For 2 or more children, a $75 per eight-week session or a $15
per two-week session discount shall be deducted for each additional
child.
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+
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Discount equivalent of two camp days shall be deducted per child
for Week 1 of Camps D, E and F.
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=
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Discount equivalent of one camp day shall be deducted per child
for Week 2 of Camps D, E and F.
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b.
Nonresident Fees.
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Camp A (pool members)
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$1,369
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Camp A (non-pool-members)
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$1,777
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Camp B or C (pool members only)
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$731
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Camp D
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$498+=
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Camp E or F
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$319+=
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Camp J (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$274
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Camp K (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$274
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Camp L (Camp A-F pool campers only)
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$274
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+
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Discount equivalent of two camp days shall be deducted per child
for Week 1 of Camps D, E and F.
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=
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Discount equivalent of one camp day shall be deducted per child
for Week 2 of Camps D, E and F.
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c.
Additional sessions.
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Before-care (per 2-week session)
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$70+
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After-care (per 2-week session)
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$75=
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+
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Discount equivalent of two camp days shall be deducted per child
for Week 1 of before-care and after-care.
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=
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Discount equivalent of one camp day shall be deducted per child
for Week 2 of before-care and after-care.
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d.
Visiting camp fee per day per camper: $5.
[Added 12-28-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-23]
Rental agreement: Individuals and entities seeking to rent the
Springfield Community Pool's multipurpose room, picnic area, or the
Chisholm Community Center shall execute a rental agreement in a form
approved by the Township's Director of Recreation. The rental agreement
shall include, and all renters shall be subject to, the following
requirements:
a.
Alcohol consumption.
1.
The consumption of alcohol in conjunction with the rental of the
multipurpose room is permitted subject to the terms of this chapter,
New Jersey Law, the Township Code, and the rental agreement. Consumption
of alcohol is restricted to beer and wine only, and is permitted inside
the pool's multipurpose room and kitchen only. There shall be no alcoholic
beverages outside of the aforementioned multipurpose room and kitchen
on the pool grounds, which prohibition includes, but is not limited
to, the parking lot, sidewalks, picnic area, grass and deck areas,
playground, courts, fitness room, locker rooms, and offices.
2.
The consumption of alcohol in conjunction with the rental of the
Springfield Community Pool's picnic area and Chisholm Community Center
is prohibited.
b.
Insurance. The renter shall provide the Township of Springfield with
certificates of insurance for all coverages required herein to be
in place for the event.
1.
Renters of multipurpose room, picnic area, or Chisholm Community Center shall secure and maintain general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence) coverage for the date of the event. For rentals which will not include more than 25 individuals, and will not include the consumption of alcohol, the Township may permit a waiver or reduction in limits of the general liability insurance requirements in this Subsection b1.
2.
If alcohol will be consumed during rental of the multipurpose room,
then the renter shall secure and maintain liquor liability insurance
coverage, in addition to general liability coverage for the date of
the event, as follows:
(a)
If the renter is a business which manufactures, distributes, sells,
or serves alcoholic beverages, and intends to serve or sell alcoholic
beverages at the event, the renter shall secure liquor legal liability
insurance or a properly endorsed general liability policy for liquor
sale/service with a minimum limit of liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
(b)
If the renter hires a vendor to serve or sell alcoholic beverages,
rather than providing the alcohol him/herself, the renter shall secure
a liquor legal liability insurance policy or properly endorsed general
liability policy for liquor sale/service with a minimum limit of liability
of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
c.
Security. Security, in the form of a uniformed police officer(s),
shall be on duty during the full rental period if deemed necessary
by the Chief of Police and the Director of Recreation. The Springfield
Township Police Department or an authorized substitute shall provide
this security. Security fees will be the responsibility of the renter.
d.
Indemnification. Renter shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify
the Township in connection with rental.
[1991 Code § 165-3; Ord. No. 95-19A; Ord. No. 2000-22 § 1; Ord. No. 2001-10; Ord.
No. 2005-03 § I; Ord.
No. 2007-04 § I(E); Ord.
No. 2006-7 § I; Ord. No.
2007-21 § I; Ord. No.
2008-4 § I; Ord. No. 2009-14 § I(D); Ord. No. 2015-06 § I(D); 2-23-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-01; 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01; 2-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-16; amended 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 11-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-13; 4-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-12; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03]
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Sports program registration
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$20 — $300
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Individual adult program
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$20 — $60
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Team adult program (per team)
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$200 — $400
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Camps and clinics
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$40 — $200
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Trips
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$1 — $125
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Special events
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$1 — $50
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Miscellaneous activities
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$1 — $125
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Replacement of lost badge
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$5
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Returned check fee
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$20
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Refund administrative fee
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$15
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Credit card processing fee (pool and recreation)
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No charge
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Use of Chisholm Community Center Gymnasium and Party Room (4
hours)
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$225
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Upstairs use only (4 hours)
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$100
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Additional hours (nonrefundable)
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$60 per hour
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Chisholm Playground Camp
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Single week (each child) (resident)
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$65 - $150
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Single week (each child) (nonresident)
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$75 - $160
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Second child and additional children (residents
only) will be charged $50 per single session
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+20% discount shall be deducted per child for Week
2 of Chisholm Playground Camp
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Annual Youth Wing After-School Program registration fee
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$25
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Youth Wing After-School Program replacement ID card
fee
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$5
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