Modesto Municipal Code Art. 1 Mancini Bowl

(a) Children's Activities. The use of Mancini Bowl may be authorized by the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director for community musical events by juvenile musicians, for grammar school graduation exercises, for children's games, for presentation of outdoor pageants and theatricals by juveniles, for use by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, for group activities of juvenile organizations, for band concerts, for school festivals of all types. Requests for such uses shall have first priority to use the Bowl provided the request is submitted to the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the date when the use is desired.

(b) Continuance of Existing Uses. The use of Mancini Bowl may be authorized by the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director for any use which has been made of the Bowl during the five- (5) year period immediately preceding the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article. Requests for such uses shall be submitted in writing to the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Department for processing.

(c) Fees. No fees or charges shall be imposed for the use of the Bowl for the uses set forth in this section.

(Ord. 541-C.S., amended by Ord. 3072-C.S., § 4, effective 12-4-97)

(a) Uses Authorized. The use of Mancini Bowl may be authorized by the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director for special events or special meetings other than regular meetings by other organizations. All such requests or use of the Bowl for these purposes shall be submitted in writing to the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director and shall be approved or denied by the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director based on the availability of the Bowl for the use requested and the determination of the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director that the use requested is consistent with park purposes and the existing land uses in the surrounding area. In the event the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director denies such a request, the applicant may appeal such denial to the City Council. In the event the Council approves the request, the applicant shall thereafter obtain a permit for the approved use from the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Department, which shall be issued by the Department in accordance with the action of the Council.

(b) Fees and Charges. The rental fee to be charged for authorized use of Mancini Bowl, pursuant to this section, shall be as established from time to time by resolution adopted by the Council.

(Ord. 541-C.S., amended by Ord. 908-C.S., Ord. 3072-C.S., § 4, and Ord. 3134-C.S., § 1, effective 5-27-99)

(a) Evening Use. Any evening use of the Bowl shall be terminated, and all persons must clear the Bowl, vacate the premises and all lights must be turned off by 10:00 p.m on the date of use.

(b) Use of Amplifiers or Loudspeaking Equipment. In the event that amplifiers or loudspeaking equipment is utilized, the volume of the sound shall be regulated or controlled so as not to unreasonably disturb or annoy the peace and quiet of the persons residing in areas adjoining Graceada Park.

(c) Selling of Merchandise, Services or Products. No merchandise, services or products shall be sold by any organization using the Bowl without the prior consent of the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director which, in considering the request, shall consider the public interest, convenience and welfare to assure that the use is compatible with park purposes and the existing uses in the surrounding area. In the event the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director denies such a request, the applicant may appeal such denial to the City Council.

(d) Type of Activity. No organization shall carry on any activity in the Bowl which will injure the facility.

(e) Alcoholic Beverages. Sale, possession, consumption or use of alcoholic beverages in Mancini Bowl is prohibited unless approved in advance in writing by the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director.

(f) Indemnification. All organizations obtaining permission to use Mancini Bowl shall indemnify and hold the City, its agents, officers and employees harmless from any and all liability for personal injuries, property damage and lost articles sustained or suffered by users of the Bowl, including the permittee, its agents, officers, employees or members.

(g) Reimbursement for Damages. Any person or organization obtaining permission to use the Bowl shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for any damages to the facility occurring or resulting during its use.

(h) Compliance with Regulations. The person or organization obtaining the permit for the use of Mancini Bowl shall be responsible for seeing that these regulations are complied with.

(Ord. 541-C.S., as amended by Ord. 920-C.S., Ord. 2988-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3072-C.S., § 4, effective 12-4-97)

The general management of Mancini Bowl shall be under the direction and supervision of the Community Services and Neighborhood Connections Director, or his designated representatives, who shall administer the use of the Bowl pursuant to the policies and regulations established by this article.

(Added by Ord. 541-C.S., amended by Ord. 3072-C.S., § 4, effective 12-4-97)