Page 1 ORDINANCE No. _ 1973 AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE PUBLIC PARKS AT NIGHT Sponsored by: Mayor Charles E. Harden Whereas, the City has provided public parks for the recreation of the Citizens of Prichard, and ‘Whereas the City has invested funds in the renovation and maintenance of such parks; and Whereas; the City is desirous of preserving the peace and tranquility of residents living adjacent to such parks and preventing unauthorized use of said parks; and Whereas, ithe City of Prichard has the right under its police powers to impose certain restrictions on the use of its public parks; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY : OF PRICHARD, ALABAMA: SECTION 1: It shall be unlawful for any person to be upon the grounds of any public park within the City of Prichard during the hours of darkness (which i is defined as the period from one hour after sunset until sunrise) unless such person is at the time a participant or spectator of an activity officially sanctioned by the City. SECTION 2. Appropriate signs are to be erected in each park informing the public of the provisions of this section. SECTION 3. Any person found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days and, or, a fine not to exceed $500. SECTION 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication as required by law. : Page 2 Adopted this the Ist day of Aprit 2004. APPROVED: AYFEST: Darlene Palmer, City Clerk