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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-00-1611)-02/15/2000 RESOLUTION R-OO-1611 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKS AND RECREATION SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to provide a consistent basis for ball field signage at the City of Colleyville athletic facilities for the purpose of field improvements and equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to provide a consistent basis for the use of temporary banners for the purpose of promoting special park related events; and WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to offset registration fees for the City's cosponsored youth sports associations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT the City of Colleyville adopt the Parks and Recreation Sponsorship and Advertising Policy as amended. (Exhibit "A"). AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. PASSED BY A.VOTE OF 4,AYES, 0 THIS THE JS-+!> DAY OF~2000. NAYS,AND o ABSTENTIONS ON J)~ ,an Harris, TRMC, CMC ity Secretary CITy~;,tl~LE D~P '7 Mayor Exhibit "A" City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Statement of Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent basis for 1) ball field signage at the City of Colleyville athletic facilities for the purpose of field improvements and equipment; 2) to off-set registration fees for the City's cosponsored youth sports associations; and 3) temporary banners for the purpose of promoting special park related events. Procedures 1. Sign Requirements: A. Signs are to be four (4) feet tall and eight (8) feet long, made of 10 mil coreplast. B. Signs will be limited to a maximum of eight (8) signs per field. C. Sign front will display graphics on a white background. Sign back is to be dark green. 2. Sign Installation: A. Signs shall be installed according to City specifications. B. Signs are to be installed on the outfield fences of the ball fields and/or athletic fields. C. Lettering of signs shall face the interior of the ball field. D. Signs are to be centered on the line posts of the fence. E. Signs will not be placed within fifty (50) feet of the center of each outfield fence. F. Installation of signs must be rendered completely safe to participants and spectators and will be inspected on a regular basis by the Parks and Recreation Department and league officials. Damaged or unsafe signs must be removed or repaired at the expense of the youth sports association. The City of Colleyville reserves the right to remove signs at any time if such signs are deemed to pose an imminent danger to participants and spectators. G. Installation of signs will take into consideration property owners, abutting City Park. 3. Sign Approval: A. All signs are to be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department subsequent to installation. Approval is purely discretionary and no organization or individual has any vested rights to erect any signs on public athletic facilities. B. The City may, at any time, request subsequent inspection by City Officials, before installation. C. Signs must be neat and of an attractive nature (Le., professionally lettered, etc.) prior to City approval of installation. 4. Sign Guidelines: A. Signs must reflect only business concerns, individuals, or groups, etc. that are currently donating funds or other means of direct support for teams or leagues utilizing City of Colleyville recreational facilities. No funds or economic support may be received by companies promoting alcohol, tobacco or sexually oriented business related products or services. B. Persons exposed to signs are not overwhelmed by the number of messages presented. C. Signs, pictures and/or wording must be of a nature that IS not objectionable to the general park user, as determined by staff. D. No electrical signs. E. The City of Colleyville reserves the right to revoke these guidelines at any time for any reason. The City also reserves the right to impose additional guidelines that may be necessary for the proper administration of Parks and Recreation. 5. Sign Maintenance: A. The youth sports associations shall maintain the signs, during the season, which shall include inspections, repairs and replacement. 6. Sign Sales: A. The youth sports associations shall solicit sales of signs. 2 B. Revenue from the sale of signs will be used by the youth sports associations to offset registration fees, purchase equipment and provide for city approved park improvements, sports clinics and youth programs. The youth sports associations shall pay to the City 25% of the net proceeds for all sign sales to be deposited into the Voluntary Park Fund. The remaining 75% of the net proceeds for all sign sales will be retained by the youth sports associations. The associations shall submit monthly reports to the Parks and Recreation Department reflecting revenues received and associated expenditures relative to the sale of signs. C. The Parks and Recreation Manager or his/her designee will work with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to identify and prioritize city park facility needs. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will recommend expenditures to the City Council for final approval. D. The City of Colleyville shall have the right to examine, inspect and audit all records and files of the youth sports associations related to the field signage program. 7. Sign Inspections: A. Signs will be inspected on a regular basis by Parks and Recreation personnel. B. Signs that do not meet the requirements set forth may be removed by the City at any time without notice. 8. Sign Timing: A. Signs may be installed one (1) week prior to the beginning of the spring season and must be removed no later than two (2) weeks after the end of the fall season, inclusive of post-season tournaments. 9. Temporary Banners: A. Temporary banners may only be used to advertise a special event in a City park facility. B. All temporary banners are to be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department. Approval is purely discretionary and no organization or individual has any vested rights to erect any banners on public athletic or park facilities. 3 C. Temporary banners must be neat and of an attractive nature (i.e., professionally lettered, etc.) prior to City approval for installation. D. The temporary banners may be installed one (1) to two (2) days prior to the event and must be removed immediately following the event. E. Temporary banners may not be placed on the perimeter fencing of any City park facility, e.g., City Park or the Pleasant Run Park Soccer Facility. F. Temporary banners must be installed according to City specifications. Amended 02/07/00 4