Number
120824
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PUENTE
Title
An ordinance relating to the hours when the playing of basketball, baseball and softball on city play areas, playgrounds and playfields is prohibited.
Sections
105-21-1 rc
Analysis
Currently, the code prohibits the playing of basketball, baseball and softball on city play areas, playgrounds and playfields between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. or 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., depending on posted signage. This ordinance creates a third option for times during which these activities shall be prohibited where appropriate signs have been posted: sunset to 8 a.m.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 105-21-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
105-21. Basketball, Baseball and Softball: Regulations.
1. a. Where appropriate signs have been posted, any activity, including the playing of basketball, baseball and softball, and the use of recreational equipment, including basketballs, baseballs and softballs, on play areas, playgrounds and playfields in the city is prohibited between any of the following times:
a-1. Sunset and 8 a.m.
a-2. 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
a-3. 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of par. a, if a softball or baseball game which is part of an official league authorized by the Milwaukee public schools department of municipal recreation requires an extension of time to finish the game, the game may be completed.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB142324-1
Jeff Osterman
10/02/2012