9.28.135 Park reservations.
A. Park Reservations. A park facilities reservation program is established. The Monroe parks department shall have the responsibility and authority to create and administer a system for members of the public to reserve or use park facilities for events where the attendance is expected to be less than the thresholds set in MMC 9.28.130.
B. Applicants. Applicants for reservation or use of park facilities shall sign a park use agreement and agree to defend, indemnify and hold the city, its officers, employees and agents harmless from all causes of action, claims or liabilities arising in whole or in part out of the applicants’ use of park facilities.
C. Fees. Any fees associated with the park reservation program or use of park facilities shall be as set by periodic resolution of the Monroe city council.
D. Waiver of Fees. Park reservation or user fees may be waived with regard to the use of park shelters, upon written request; provided, that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The activities are conducted by a nonprofit organization;
2. The activities are open to the public without discrimination;
3. The activities will benefit the public health, safety or welfare; and
4. There is no charge for admission, participation, or a vendor fee (except for pledges for events such as a walk-a-thon).
Park reservation or user fees may be waived with regard to the use of picnic shelters when provided for under the terms of an interlocal agreement.
Park reservation or user fees may not be waived for the reservation or use of athletic fields, except when provided for under the terms of an interlocal agreement.
E. Appeal Procedure.
1. An applicant for a park reservation or park use agreement shall have the right to appeal the denial of a park reservation or park use agreement or the denial of waiver of fees. An applicant appealing such denial shall file with the city clerk a written notice of appeal within five days after the mailing or personal delivery of a notice of denial of reservation or use agreement, or denial of waiver of fees. This notice of appeal shall state the grounds for the appeal.
2. Upon the receipt of such notice, the applicant shall be afforded a hearing before the mayor or the mayor’s designee. Notice of the time and date of the appeal hearing shall be given by delivering a copy of the notice to the applicant or by mailing a copy thereof to the applicant at the applicant’s last known address, which notice shall be mailed or delivered at least five business days before the date fixed for the hearing. The mayor or the mayor’s designee shall, within five business days after the conclusion of the hearing, issue a decision as to the denial. The decision of the mayor or the mayor’s designee shall be final and conclusive as of the date set forth in the decision, unless within five business days from the effective date of the mayor’s order, the applicant submits a written request for a hearing before the city council. Such request shall be filed with the city administration not later than noon on the Thursday prior to the regular council meeting. The decision of the city council shall be final. (Ord. 007/2004)