Impact
WARD: All
COMMITTEE: Administration
$ IMPACT: None
Title
Approval of Ordinance 2016-05 to Amend the City of Smyrna Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-3:Nongovernmental use of city property
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ISSUE: Recommendation to allow department heads to authorize use of departmental meeting space, facilities, and parks by nongovernmental groups
BACKGROUND: Section 2-3 describes a process for approval of nongovernmental use of City meeting space, facilities, and parks. The process as presently written dates back to at least 1977. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to ensure the City's Code reflect the processes presently in use by the City. The 1977 process does account for the significant increase in the amount of meeting spaces, facilities, and parks available for public use. Additionally, it does not reflect the addition of several full-time City staff dedicated to connecting nongovernmental groups to the City's numerous desirable spaces. The proposed amendment retains Mayor and Council's authority to approve nongovernmental use of the Council Chamber. It transfers approval authority for departmental meeting rooms, recreational facilities, and parks from the council committee chair of the department to the department head. This transfer reflects the current process.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval