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AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City Code to Change the Title of the i°Parks,
Recreation and Community Services" Department to the "Parks
and Recreation" Department
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: City Code Section 1-9-1 "Municipal Officers and
Departments" of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is hereby further
amended as follows:
1-9-1. — MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS.
DEPARTMENT
Parks; and Recreation aR-Community
S
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Director of Parks, and Recreation and
Gommunity cpiees
SECTION 2: City Code Title 7, Chapter 9 "Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Board" of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is
hereby further amended as follows:
7-9.- PARKS; AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD.
7-9-1. — PURPOSE.
In accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-95-2 and pursuant to its powers as a home rule
unit of government, the City of Evanston hereby establishes the Parks; and
Recreation and Gemmunity Setea Board ("Board"). The Board maintains,
equips, and operates the City's playgrounds and recreations centers and the
buildings thereon, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-95-2. The Board also recommends
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appropriate names for public places and implements the Honorary Street Name
Sign Program.
SECTION 3: City Code Section 7-10-5 "Merrick Park (Municipal
Rose Garden) Regulations" of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is
hereby further amended as follows:
7-10-5. — MERRICK PARK (MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN) REGULATIONS.
(A) Permits. Use of the park for special event or ceremony shall be by permit
only. Any party desiring a permit shall apply in writing to the City's Department of
Parks; and Recreation and-Gemmunity ServiGes on forms provided by said
department. Permits are issued at the discretion of the department and are
subject to the following minimum conditions:
1. Available Days. Permits are available only for Saturday, Sunday and
holidays. Only one permit may be issued for any day, and will specify the
hours allowed for the special use.
2. Fees And Deposit. Permit fee is two hundred dollars ($200.00);
required security deposit is two hundred dollars ($200.00), both fees to be
paid upon permit approval and prior to issuance. Security deposit will be
returned following inspection of premises by City, provided that no
damage has occurred. If permit holder or agents have caused damage to
the park, the security deposit shall be withheld to cover the cost of repair.
Costs exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be borne by permit
holder. The two hundred dollar ($200.00) permit fee is refundable only if
approved reservation is canceled at least one week prior to permit date.
3. Number Of Persons Allowed. Permit holders shall limit attendanceto
the number of persons authorized by the Department of Parks, and
Recreation .
4. Proof Of Insurance. Permit holders shall be required to provide proof of
insurance in an amount and form approved by the City.
5. Exclusive Use Area. Permits shall entitle permit holders toexclusive
use by their groups of only the central recessed lawn area of the park.
6. Additional Rules And Regulations. The Director of the Department of
Parks, and Recreation and -Gomm�:nitD S ee or his/her designee may
promulgate additional rules and regulations for permit holders and the
general public as are deemed necessary to preserve and protect the park
area and promote the intended use of the park.
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SECTION 4: City Code Section 2-5-3 "Powers and Duties" of the
Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:
2-5-3. — POWERS AND DUTIES.
The Ladd Arboretum Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) To advise and consult with the City Council and the Director of Parks;
and Recreation andCommunity SeFVOGe on development and
maintenance of the Ladd Arboretum, on plans for new sections and
features of the Arboretum, and on programs for the Ecology Center;
SECTION 5: City Code Section 3-22-1 "Definitions" of the
Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:
3-22-1. — DEFINITIONS.
MARKET MASTER. The Director of the Parks, and Recreation, Csmmunity
SeNises Department, or his/her designee to organize and
regulate the farmers' markets.
SECTION 6: City Code Section 4-14-1-1 "Design and Project
Review Committee" of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is hereby
further amended as follows:
4-14-1-1. — DESIGN AND PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE.
(A) Membership. The membership of the Design and Project Review
Committee is composed of two (2) groups: (1) voting members; and (2)
advisory members. Voting members shall be the only class of members
entitled to vote on any matter put before the Design and Project Review
Committee. Advisory members shall provide the Design and Project
Review Committee with insight related to their area of expertise as the
Committee as a whole discusses each matter. In the case of City Staff,
the named member may designate a department member to attend in
his/her stead. The following are the list of members:
Voting members:
1. Representative from City Manager's Office/Economic Development
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Division;
2. Director of Community Development;
3. Director of Public Works Agency or Representative;
4. City Engineer;
5. Representative from the Fire Department;
6. Planning and Zoning Manager;
7. Representatives from the Planning and Zoning Division (2);
8. Manager of Building and Inspection Services;
9. Representative from the Public Works Agency, Water Production
Bureau;
10. Civil Engineer/Storm Water Management;
11. Transportation and Mobility Coordinator;
12. Sustainability Coordinator.
Non -Voting Committee Advisors:
1. Traffic Engineer;
2. Representative from Administrative Services/Parking Services
Manager;
3. Housing and Grants Administrator;
4. Representative from the Parks, and Recreation and Community
SeFviGes Department;
5. Representative from the Police Department;
6. Certified arborist from the Public Works Agency;
7. Representative from the Health Department; and
8. An architect or urban designer who is employed in Evanston or is a
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resident of Evanston and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the City Council. Said mayoral appointment shall be for a term
of no longer than two (2) years.
SECTION 7: That the findings and recitals contained herein are
declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in
evidence as provided by the Illinois Complied Statues and the courts of the State
of Illinois.
SECTION 8: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 9: This Ordinance 99-0-20 shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner
provided by law.
SECTION 10: If any provision of this Ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherNise
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision,
and each invalid provision or invalid application of this Ordinance is severable.
Introduced: November 9 , 2020
Adopted: November 23
Approved:
April 23
, 2020 J ok
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
, 2021
Attest: Approved as to form:
Devon Reid, City Clerk Kelley A. Gandurksi, Corporation Counsel
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