§ 16-4. Custody, control and management of parks, playgrounds, etc.

The board of county commissioners shall have the custody, control and management of all real and personal property designated or acquired by such county for parks, parkways, playgrounds, recreational centers and for other recreational purposes, and may:

(1)

Plan, lay out, improve, develop, embellish, preserve and maintain all such parks, parkways, playgrounds, and recreational centers and facilities.

(2)

Construct and reconstruct, alter and renew buildings and other structures and facilities and equipment and maintain same.

(3)

Employ and fix the compensation of qualified superintendents, engineers, architects, recreational directors, play leaders, and such other officers or employees as may be deemed necessary.

(4)

Provide, conduct and supervise the program or recreational activities.

(5)

Charge and collect reasonable fees for the use of such facilities, privileges and conveniences as may be provided.

(6)

Operate revenue facilities and accommodations in and upon properties owned and controlled by the county for the purposes aforesaid and to rent out the same upon such terms and conditions as are deemed to be in the public interest.

(Ord. No. 81-1, § 6)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.