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).