Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4350 - sdicke@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 86-4 Additional Rules and Regulations for Control of Parks and Recreation Areas and Facilities regarding skate park rules.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Kirk Moore, a local BMX bike enthusiast, approached the Parks and Recreation
Department requesting consideration in allowing BMX bikes at the skate park. The current rule per ordinance is restricted to skate and skateboards only.
The original reason for the current rule was to prevent metal pegs on the BMX bikes from damaging the concrete at the skate park. After review of park rules for several nearby cities, and consultation with the park construction team (SPA Skateparks) staff has determined that the bikes will not cause damage as originally thought.
Staff is aware that bikes have been using the park since opening in 2009. As staff is not on site to enforce the restriction of skate and skateboards only, the bikes have been using the facility at will. Additionally, the Tony Hawk Foundation, one of the original grantors for skate park funding, encourages communities to be inclusive by allowing use of skateboards and bikes.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Council Strategic Priorities |
Expand recreational, arts and cultural enrichment opportunities. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve the rule change and allow bikes at the skate park at their meeting on November 17, 2020.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends changing the ordinance to allow bikes at the skate park.