Chapter 3.17 — DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The director of parks and recreation shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of parks and landscaped areas, the trimming and care of city trees, and the operation of a comprehensive municipal recreation program. The director shall:

(a) Administer, operate and maintain existing park and recreation areas and facilities and plan
for the acquisition, development and operation of proposed facilities;

(b) Administer and operate the city street tree program and the city urban reforestation and tree
protection program;

(c) Plan, promote, organize and supervise a comprehensive municipal recreation program and
administer the same in the interest of the entire community;

(d) Supervise recreation areas and facilities throughout the city that are required to meet the
community's recreation and community services needs; conduct activities, events and
programs that employ the leisure time of the citizens in a wholesome and constructive
manner;

(e) Prepare the annual department budget for review by the city manager and assigned city
commissions and for approval by the city council. The director shall administer the annual
budget as directed by the city manager and finance director;

(f) Assign department employees to provide staff services to the parks and recreation
commission, beautification commission, and senior commission so as to aid and advise
them in the performance of their duties; provide staff services to any other commissions,
boards or committees as assigned by the city council or city manager.

(g) Perform such other duties and functions as may be from time to time fixed and prescribed
by the city manager.
(Ord. 882 § 1, (1968); Ord. 1546 § 1, (1996))

All references in this code to either park director or recreation director shall be understood to refer to the parks and recreation director or designee until changed by further amendment to the code. (Ord. 1546 § 1, (1996))