For the purpose of this division, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section;
Amenities means resources, conveniences, facilities or benefits offered to the general public for their use, with or without charge, such as restrooms, information displays, public telephones, rain shelters, and drinking fountains.
Applicant means a resident of the city that is at least 18 years old or a property owner.
Department means the City’s General Services Department.
Radial feet means the measurement between two properties, measured as the shortest straight line connecting such properties, drawn irrespective of intervening property lines, rights-of-way, or natural or built environment, and is measured from the perimeter of the park.
Service area means the radius around the park based on the park’s size.
Codified Ord. No. 2019-39 (JCC. 11/12/19, Pass. 11/26/19, App. 12/5/19, Pub. 12/11/19, Eff. 12/11/19).
(a) Parks located within, and under the jurisdiction of, the City may be named or renamed in accordance with this division.
(b) The naming or renaming of amenities shall be reserved to the Department and approved or denied unilaterally, without submission to the City Council.
Codified by Ord. No. 2019-39 (JCC. 11/12/19, Pass. 11/26/19, App. 12/5/19, Pub. 12/11/19, Eff. 12/11/19).
(a) Applications for the naming or renaming of City parks shall be provided by the Department and shall be made available on the Department’s website.
(b) The application shall state in boldface type the number of signatures required of those who own or occupy property within the service area for the proposed park naming or renaming, such number shall be determined by the Department and approved bv resolution of the City Council.
(c) No form other than that referenced in subsection (a) of this section shall be accepted as a valid application.
Codified by Ord. No. 2019-39 (JCC. 11/12/19, Pass. 11/26/19, App. 12/5/19, Pub. 12/11/19, Eff. 12/11/19).
(a) An application to name or rename a City park shall be submitted to the Department.
(b) The applicant shall provide, as an attachment to the application:
(1) Information pertaining to the proposed naming or renaming, including the historical, cultural or social significance of the naming or renaming;
(2) Any statements of support or endorsements received from the owners or occupants of the park’s service area:
(3) A summary of anv public outreach conducted by the applicant, including outreach to: neighborhood associations, Neighborhood Councils, Business District Associations, and commercial property owners’ groups.
(4) Evidence indicating the physical characteristics of the park, which may include, but is not limited to, maps or photographs of the park.
(5) The required number of signatures, as determined bv the Department, from residents that are at least 16 years old that reside within the service area of the park.
(6) Proof of payment of the application fee as described in Subsection (c) of this section.
(c) A non-refundable application fee shall fre charged for the administration, processing, issuance, and enforcement of the application under this division, made payable to “City Treasurer,” and submitted to the Department.
Codified by Ord. No. 2019-39 (JCC. 11/12/19, Pass. 11/26/19, App. 12/5/19, Pub. 12/11/19, Eff. 12/11/19).
(a) The Department upon receiving an application to name or rename a park shall proceed according to the following:
(1) Where the Department determines that the application is complete as set forth in Section 33-1-84 of this Code, the Department shall provide a report and recommendation to the City Council in accordance with Section 33-1-88 of this Code.
(2) Where the Department determines the application is not complete as set forth in Section 33-1-84 of this Code;
a. The Department shall provide to the applicant, in writing, within 30 days of submission of the application, a description of what information is needed to complete the application:
b. The applicant shall have 30 days after receipt of the notice of incompleteness to complete the application and return it to the Department.
c. Failure to complete the application within the prescribed time shall result in the forfeiture of the application fee.
(b) The Department will notify the community of receipt of a completed application for a naming or renaming of a City park by publishing such information on its website and social media forums.
Codified by Ord. No. 2019-39 (JCC. 11/12/19, Pass. 11/26/19, App. 12/5/19, Pub. 12/11/19, Eff. 12/11/19).
For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Department means the General Services Department of the City of Detroit.
Recreation center means a building, including attached structures and grounds, that is open to the general public, owned by the City and is primarily used as a gathering place for social and educational enrichment, and may include classes, programs, fitness and community services activities.
Resident means an individual who resides in the City of Detroit.
Senior citizen means an individual who is 60 years of age or older.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-22 (JCC. 6/16/20, Pass. 7/14/20, App. 7/20/20, Pub. 8/14/20, Eff. 8/14/20).
(a) Senior citizens residing in the City that are interested in participating in programs and activities offered at a recreation center must have a valid membership or a day pass.
(b) Senior citizens residing in the City shall be exempt from paying the membership fee or the day pass fee to access recreation centers located within the City if the requirements set forth in Section 33-4-3 of this Code are met.
(c) Classes, activities and programs hosted by third party entities at recreation centers in the City shall be exempt from this Section and payment for participation may be required.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-22 (JCC. 6/16/20, Pass. 7/14/20, App. 7/20/20, Pub. 8/14/20, Eff. 8/14/20).
To be exempt from paying for a recreation center membership or a day pass, an individual must provide documentation verifying one’s age and residency each year. Presentation of any one of the following documents to the Department shall fully satisfy the proof of age and residency requirements of this ordinance:
(1) Unexpired U.S. passport; or
(2) Unexpired standard or enhanced Michigan operator or chauffeur’s license; or
(3) Expired standard or enhanced Michigan operator or chauffeur’s license and attached proof of renewal from the Michigan Secretary of State bearing the same identification number as the expired license; or
(4) Unexpired standard or enhanced Michigan identification card; or
(5) Expired standard or enhanced Michigan identification card and attached proof of renewal from the Michigan Secretary of State bearing the same identification number as the expired card; or
(6) Unexpired Municipal Identification Card.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-22 (JCC. 6/16/20, Pass. 7/14/20, App. 7/20/20, Pub. 8/14/20, Eff. 8/14/20).
(a) The Department shall be responsible for verifying the senior citizen’s age and residency documentation and providing exemptions for a recreation center membership or a day pass to all eligible senior citizens.
(b) The Department shall provide information and updates pertaining to senior recreation programs on the City of Detroit’s website.
Codified by Ord. No. 2020-22 (JCC. 6/16/20, Pass. 7/14/20, App. 7/20/20, Pub. 8/14/20, Eff. 8/14/20).