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CHAPTER 19
PARKS AND RECREATION
ARTICLE I. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
19-1 ADVISORY PARK BOARD- (REPEALED MOVED TO CHAPTER 2)
19-2 PARK DEFINITION
19-3 DUTIES OF THE PARK DIRECTOR
19-4 GENERAL PARK AND BEACH REGULATIONS
19-5 ZOO REGULATIONS
19-5.1 ZOO ENTRANCE FEE
19-6 REGULATIONS IN COUNTY-OWNED PARKS
19-7 BOATING AND BOAT LAUNCH REGULATIONS
19-7.1 BOAT LAUNCH USER FEES
19-7.2 ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN PARKS AND BOAT LAUNCHES
19-8 FACILITY CHARGE/LEACH AMPHITHEATER AT RIVERSIDE PARK
(FORMERLY: SNOWMOBILES - REPEALED - NOW SEC. 17-10.1)
19-9 PENALTIES
19-10 SUSPENSION OF PARK PRIVILEGES
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ARTICLE I. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
SECTION 19-1 (Repealed Moved to Chapter 2)
SECTION 19-2 PARK DEFINITION
As used in this Chapter, the term "park" is defined to mean all lands and water heretofore and hereafter
acquired by the City for park or recreational purposes, or placed under the jurisdiction of the Parks
Department, and includes, without limitation, parks, parkways, greenways, recreational facilities and
structures, and privately owned lands the use of which has been granted or leased to the City for park,
recreational, or like public purposes, including:
Community and Regional Parks
Menominee Park
Red Arrow Park
South Park
Neighborhood Parks
Abbey Area Park
44 th Parallel Park
Congress Ave. Athletic Field
Fugleburg Park
Quarry Park
Rainbow Park
Stevens Park
Teichmiller Park
Westhaven Circle Park
Playlots
Bauman Park
Congress Ave. Tot Lot
Mary Jewel Park
West Algoma Park
Stoegbauer Park
Special Purpose
Abe Rochlin Park
Bowen Street Fishing Dock
Carl E. Steiger Park
Garden Club Park
Killian G. Spanbauer Park
Municipal Golf Course
Opera House Square
Riverside Park including the Leach Amphitheater and appurtenant properties
Roe Park
William A. Steiger Park
Fox River Riverwalk
Conservation and Preservation
Campbell Creek Marsh
Glatz Nature Center
Hikers Monument / Paine Conservancy
North High School Conservancy
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Sawyer Creek Conservancy Area
Boat Launches
24th Avenue Boat Launch
Bowen Street Boat Launch
Fugleberg Boat Launch
Mill Street Boat Launch
Plazas
Waters Plaza
SECTION 19-3 DUTIES OF THE PARK DIRECTOR
(A) The Director of Parks shall be responsible to promulgate rules and regulations for the management,
operation, and control of parks and related facilities and recommend appropriate fees and deposits
to the City Manager to insure the safety, protection, and well-being of the properties operated by the
Department of Parks.
SECTION 19-4 GENERAL PARK AND BEACH REGULATIONS
Amplification Systems
(A)
It shall be unlawful to use public address systems, amplifiers, or any other amplification device in
any park, beach, or recreation area except as provided herein:
(1) "Amplifier" or "amplification device" in this section shall mean any machine or device for the
amplification of human voice, music, or any other sound, but shall not be construed to
include standard vehicle radios or stereos when installed and when heard only by occupants
of the vehicles in which the unit is installed while occupying that vehicle.
(a) The use of radios, stereos, or other similar devices is expressly permitted, except
that the volume of sound shall be controlled so that it is not unreasonably loud,
disturbing, or of such character, intensity, or duration that it is disturbing to any
person within the range of audibility.
(b) The human speech or music amplified shall not be profane, lewd, indecent, or
slanderous.
(2) Groups using amplification devices in public facilities shall first secure an amplification
permit from the Director of Parks or designee. The Director shall promulgate such rules as
are necessary to enforce this requirement.
(3) Amplified sound or music shall not be permitted after 10:00 P.M. This section shall not be
construed to limit the authority of the Police Department to respond to complaints and to take
any appropriate action in response thereto.
Camping in City Parks
(B)
No person shall camp in any City park in any vehicle which has accommodations for sleeping, or in
any tent or sleeping bag in the open, or in any manner unless authorized to do so by waiver issued
by the Common Council.
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Curfew
(C)
No person shall be in any park, including pavilions, shelters, and beaches within the City between
the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. with the following exceptions:
(1) The Fox River Riverwalk.
(2) Those portions of the 24th Avenue Boat Launch, Menominee Park, Mill Street Boat Launch,
Rainbow Park, Riverside Park, and William Steiger Park which are designated for boat
launching, boat launch parking, boat tie-up or fishing purposes when used for those
purposes.
(3) Where permission is granted, in writing, by the City Council for a group to conduct an activity
or use specified facilities or buildings for an activity which extends beyond the regular closing
hours.
(4) Police, fire, and any other person authorized by the City, in writing, to be in the park.
(5) Any park or part thereof may be declared closed to the public by the City Council or its
Director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporary or at regular or stated
intervals. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or be present in any park or portion
thereof which has been closed to the public.
Domesticated Animals
(D)
No domesticated animals shall be allowed in the parks, except as follows:
(1) Animals assisting disabled persons.
(2) Persons will be allowed to have domesticated animals at City park boat launches, only when
being transferred from vehicles to boats, or boats to vehicles. Those domesticated animals
shall b
(3) Persons will be allowed to have domesticated animals at Rusch/Sawyer Creek Park
provided that such domesticated animals shall be on a leash no longer than six feet
shall be under full control of their owners.
(4) Persons will be allowed to have domesticated animals on the Fox River Riverwalk provided
under full control of their owners.
(5) Upon waiver granted by the Common Council.
(6) Owners are required to clean up and remove from the park property any waste deposited by
their domesticated animals.
Driving in Parks
(E) Vehicles to Stay on Paved Roads and Parking Areas
No person shall drive or park any motor driven vehicle or trailer upon the grass or trail(s) or park any
place other than upon the established roadways or parking lots unless authorized to do so by the
Parks Director.
Feeding of Geese and Gulls
(F)
The feeding of geese and gulls, or other birds or animals in any City park is strictly prohibited.
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Fires
(G)
Fires are permitted only in grills unless permission is granted to allow fires in other areas by the
Parks Director and Fire Chief.
Glass Containers
(H)
Glass beverage containers of any kind are prohibited in all parks unless authorized by the Common
Council.
Litter
(I)
It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, throw or break any bottle, box, refuse, or other object,
except in clearly marked refuse receptacles provided for that purpose; or throw, discharge, or
otherwise place or cause to be placed in the water of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, river, or other
body of water or on the ice thereof, in or adjacent to any park, any substance, matter, or thing, liquid
or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
(1) Where receptacles for rubbish and refuse are not provided, all waste shall be carried away
from the park by the person or group responsible for it.
"Little Oshkosh" Community-Built Playground
(J)
(1) Smoking: Smoking shall not be allowed within the boundaries of the playground structure
(actual play areas). Smoking is acceptable in the playground's entrance picnic/sitting plaza,
or anywhere around the perimeter of the playground.
Moving of Park Equipment
(K)
No person or group shall remove any bench, seat, table, or any other park equipment from any park
or park facility unless prior approval of the Parks Director is obtained.
Regulated Activities
(L)
No person shall engage in any athletic contest, game, or activity, except in areas specifically
designated for such activity. Specifically, no one shall participate in golf, tennis, or archery in any
City park, except upon golf links, tennis courts, or archery ranges, respectively.
Sales in Parks
(M)
It shall be unlawful for any person, organization, group, or association to vend, sell, peddle, or offer
for sale any foods, refreshments, commodities, or articles within any park, except by concession
agreement or authorization by the City Council for major operations, or by authorization of the Parks
Director for minor operations.
Use of Park Facilities: Fees and Deposits
(N)
(1) Rental Facilities. The schedule of rental facilities and respective fees as established by the
Parks Department, and approved by the City Council, on file in the office of the Parks
Department, is hereby adopted by reference.
(2) Reservation of Other Park Facilities. Other park facilities and park areas may be reserved
on a first-come, first-serve basis upon making application to the Parks Director or his/her
designee.
(3) Deposits. The Parks Director may require a cash deposit for any reserved park facilities. All
or part of said deposit may be retained in the event the facility or area is not cleaned up;
damages are incurred; or if facility keys are not returned.
(O) REPEALED (Nov. 8, 2011)
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Workmen
(P)
Use of any park area shall be relinquished to any employee carrying out his/her work assignment.
City Fountains
(Q)
No person shall enter into, swim, bathe, or wade in any City of Oshkosh fountain or allow any
privately owned animal to do so. Nor shall any person place, throw, or deposit in any City of
Oshkosh fountain any substance or object, except coins.
(R) The use of bikes, scooters, motorized vehicles, or other wheeled devices, except for skateboards or
in-line skates, is prohibited at the Red Arrow Skate Park.
(S) Fishing is prohibited along the north side of the Fox River Riverwalk from Main Street to Jackson
Street.
(T)
sunrise.
SECTION 19-5 ZOO REGULATIONS
Zoo Business
(A)
No person shall be allowed within the boundaries of the Menominee Park Zoo, except during official
hours of operation.
Harassment of Animals
(B)
No person shall engage in any conduct under circumstances which tends to harass, annoy, disturb,
or endanger the health, welfare, safety, and living environment of the Menominee Park Zoo animals,
including but not limited to: teasing; harassing; mocking; throwing objects; spitting; making loud and
disturbing noises; feeding foods or drink; touching; or hitting with objects; or intentional molestation.
Feeding of Animals
(C)
No person shall feed or give any substance to any Menominee Park Zoo animal, except for those
enclosure.
Food and Beverages Prohibited
(D)
Visitors are prohibited from taking food or beverages into the Menominee Park Zoo, except for what
Lakefly Cafe Welcome Center, or is authorized by Menominee Park Zoo staff.
Destruction of Plants Prohibited
(E)
It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb or destroy any of the vegetation within the Menominee
Park Zoo grounds for feeding the animals or any other purpose.
Barriers
(F)
All persons visiting the Menominee Park Zoo shall adhere to and stay behind all barrier structures.
SECTION 19-5.1 ZOO ENTRANCE FEE
A Zoo Entrance Fee shall be paid by each person entering the zoo according to the following schedule:
Daily Season
Children 3 and under Free Free
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Children 4 to 18 $1.00 $5.00
Adults $2.00 $7.00
Families --N/A-- $12.00
The Director of Parks may establish certain times during the year that there will be a charge to enter the
zoo. which admission to the zoo shall be free. The Director of Parks may also work with educational or
other groups providing free admission to the zoo for such purposes.
The net revenue resulting from the Zoo Admission Fee, after the deduction of the cost of collection,
enforcement, and administration, shall be used to develop and improve the zoo facility within the City of
Oshkosh.
SECTION 19-6 REGULATIONS IN COUNTY-OWNED PARKS
(A) County Parks and Recreation Regulations Adopted.
Except as otherwise specifically provided within this Section, the provisions of Chapter 19 of the
Winnebago County General Code describing and defining regulations with respect to County-owned
parks and section 9.14 Smoking in county buildings, as such applies to county buildings within the
enforcement jurisdiction of the City of Oshkosh, are adopted and by reference made a part of this
Code as if fully set forth within this Chapter. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any
provision incorporated by reference is required or prohibited by this Section.
(B) Future Incorporations Included
It is the intention of this ordinance to include within such reference all provisions in effect at the time
of the adoption of this ordinance or future amendments, revisions or recodification effective upon
adoption by the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors to provide uniform enforcement of County
park rules and regulations in all Winnebago County-owned parks located within the City limits.
(C) Permits, Reservations and Fees
Permits and reservations required by the Winnebago County park regulations are to be secured
from and all fees imposed by this Section are to be paid to the Director of County Parks or designee.
(D) Enforcement and Penalties
Any law enforcement officer may enforce this ordinance, pursuant to Sec. 25.04(4) of the
Winnebago County General Code, by following the procedures set forth in Chapter 1 of this
municipal code. Penalties specified in this Chapter shall apply to violations of this ordinance.
SECTION 19-7 BOATING REGULATIONS
AND BOAT LAUNCH
Public Boat Launchings
(A)
City boat launches are located at the following City properties: 24th Avenue Boat Launch (24th
Avenue and South Main Street), Fugleberg Boat Launch (Fugleberg Trail and South Main Street),
Launch (Bayshore Drive and Mill Street), Rainbow Park (Oshkosh Avenue and Rainbow Drive), and
Steiger Park (North Campbell Road).
Boat Launching
(B)
Boats and motorized watercraft that are trailered shall be launched only in designated areas of the
listed City properties where boat launches are provided. All boat launch areas will be open 24 hours
per day during the navigation season. No boats will be allowed to attach or tie-up, in any manner,
adjacent to or on the tie-up docks which are adjacent to the launching ramps, except for immediate
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launching or loading or for authorized events.
Sailboat Storage
(C)
Boats are to be stored, parked or tied down only in designated areas. Boats, trailers, or other
appurtenant gear not located within the designated area are subject to removal. Owners of such
equipment are responsible for repair costs to city property if damage results arising out of, or
incurred in the process of storing, parking or securing sailboats.
(D) Sailboat Moorings, Dinghy Docks, and Dry Dock Stalls.
Only sailboats shall be eligible to participate
dock, or dry dock stall and shall use only those spaces assigned, per the annual permit process.
The maximum length of boats assigned to mooring plugs shall be 28 feet. Only small car-top boats
and sailing dinghies may be kept on the dinghy docks. Small catamarans may be kept on the
dinghy docks, if space is available.
Boat Hoists
(E)
Hoists shall be allowed only in designated areas. All hoists are to be removed after the navigation
season. No hoists are allowed on shore.
Application
(F)
Bay Program, shall be registered annually with the Oshkosh Parks Department and
appropriate permits issued. Application forms shall include all pertinent and required information as
(1) The Common Council reserves the right to suspend any and all permits and the rights
thereunder at any time.
(2) A separate fee may be established for use of any of the above facilities with rates
established by the Department of Parks with approval of the Common Council. The receipts
from such fees shall be placed in a separate account and used for the purpose of future
boating improvements.
Transient Docking
(G)
All docks and piers that are not used for boat launching may be used for transient boaters. Non-
launching transient docks and piers are located at the 24th Avenue Boat Launch (24th Avenue and
Avenue), Rainbow Park (Oshkosh Avenue and Rainbow Drive), and Riverside Park (North Main
Street and Ceape Avenue) and along the Fox River Riverwalk. Persons using these docks and
piers shall not be allowed to dock more than 48 consecutive hours, except persons using the docks
at Riverside Park and along the north side of the Fox River Riverwalk from Main Street to Wisconsin
Street shall not be allowed to dock more than 24 consecutive hours.
Fishing Prohibited
(H)
No person shall fish from any of the City boat launch docks.
Parking Within Marked Double Stalls-William Steiger Park
(I) When using the launch at William Steiger Park, double length stalls are for vehicles with trailers
only. Vehicles without trailers may use double stalls for parking weekdays from 8-4 pm. Failure
to obey regulations will result in your vehicle being ticketed.
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Boat Launch Parking - Menominee Park
(J) When using the boat launch at Menominee Park, double length stalls are for vehicles with
trailers only. Vehicles with trailers may use single stalls for parking from 11 pm-4 pm on
weekdays and from 11 pm-8 am on holidays and weekends. Failure to obey regulations will
result in your vehicle being ticketed.
Parking Prohibited on Grass and Trails
(K) No person shall drive or park any motor driven vehicle or trailer upon the grass or trail(s) or park
any place other than upon the established roadways or parking lots unless authorized to do so
by the Parks Director.
Parking Within Single and Double Length Stalls
(L) Except as otherwise specifically permitted by this code and as designated by appropriate
signage, no person shall park a vehicle without a trailer attached within double length stalls in
any park.
Except as otherwise specifically permitted by this code and as designated by appropriate
signage, no person shall park a vehicle with a trailer attached within single length stalls in any
park.
Disabled Parking
(M) Except for motor vehicles used by a physically disabled person as defined by Chapter 346 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, no person may park, stop or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended
or unattended and whether temporary or otherwise, in any stall designated for disabled parking
or for vehicles displaying identification card which designates the vehicle as a vehicle used by a
physically disabled person.
SECTION 19-7.1 BOAT LAUNCH USER FEES
(A) No person shall use any City owned or operated boat launch facility for launching purposes without
an annual, multi-year or daily launching permit. The annual permit shall be valid from March 1 of the
year of issuance to February 28 of the next year. Multi-year permits shall be valid for three (3) years
from March of the year of issuance. The daily permit shall only be valid during the day of purchase.
Annual and Multi-year permits shall be sold through the Finance Department and/or other outlets as
designated by the Director of Finance. Daily permits will be sold through "self" registration at each
boat launch site. Boat launch sites include: 24th Avenue boat launch, Fugleburg boat launch,
Menominee Park boat launches, Mill Street boat launch, Rainbow Park boat launch, and Steiger
Park boat launch.
(B) Boat launch user fees will be established by resolution.
All annual stickers shall be prominently placed and displayed on the left side of the trailer tongue. In
the event no trailer is used, the launch sticker shall be prominently displayed on the back left
bumper of the vehicle used to transport the craft launched at the launching site. The daily launching
permit shall be prominently displayed on the rear view mirror of the vehicle used to transport the
boat to the launching area. The permit must be completed in its entirety. Permits not filled out in its
entirety shall not be valid.
(1) Tournaments/organizations at a minimum of 200 registered boaters are offered a $250
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$500/day flat fee. If the flat fee option would not be chosen, then the normal boat launch
procedures would be followed.
(a) Boat launch rangers would not monitor any boat launch activities within Menominee
Park during the special fee times.
(C) (1) Vehicles with boat trailers or other vehicles used to transport craft launched at any City
owned or operated boat launch facility shall have affixed an annual, multi-year or daily
launching permit when parking in the following areas:
a) 24th Avenue Boat Launch
1) all parking areas at the 24th Avenue boat launch
2) both sides of Doty Street from 23rd Avenue to the end of the cul-de-sac south of
24th Avenue
b) Fugleburg Boat Launch
1) all parking areas at the Fugleberg boat launch
2) both sides of Fugleberg Trail from South Main Street to Doty Street
3) both sides of Doty Street from 21st Avenue to Brockway Avenue
c) Mill Street Boat Launch
1) both sides of Mill Street from its termini at the Fox River to Ceape Avenue
2) both sides of Bay Shore Drive from Broad Street to Bowen Street
d) Menominee Park
1) all parking areas within Menominee Park
2) both sides of Hazel Street from Merritt Ave. to New York Ave.
e) Rainbow Park
1) all parking areas within, or adjacent to Rainbow Park, including Veterans Trail from
the boat launch site to Punhoqua Avenue, and Rainbow Drive from Oshkosh Avenue
to Punhoqua Avenue
2) all streets within the Rainbow Park neighborhood, from Oshkosh Avenue to
Punhoqua Street to the Fox River, including both sides of Punhoqua Street from
Oshkosh Avenue to the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course, Graham Avenue from
Rainbow Drive to Punhoqua Street, and Catherine Avenue from Rainbow Drive to
Punhoqua Street all parking areas within Rochlin Park, located south of Oshkosh
Avenue
f) William M. Steiger Park
1) the boat launch parking area is shared with Steiger Park and Senior Center users
2) boat launch parking will be allowed only in designated vehicle/trailer parking areas.
3) the Steiger Park parking lot
4) the Fox Valley Technical College parking area
5) the Senior Center Annex parking area
(2) Parking of vehicles shall be prohibited in the parking stalls designed for on-land boat storage
in Menominee Park (north of the sailboat launch) except by those vehicles which display City
or as permitted by the Parks Director.
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SECTION 19-7.2 ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN PARKS AND BOAT
LAUNCHES
(A)
For purposes of enforcing this section the provisions of this Chapter of the Oshkosh Municipal Code,
regulating parking of vehicles within or adjacent to parks and boat launch facilities, employees of the
Sections 340.01(70) and 349.13 of the Wisconsin Statutes and are hereby authorized to issue
citations for non-moving violations of this chapter section.
(B) Responsibility of Owner
If any vehicle with a boat trailer is found upon any street, alley, highway, park or other public grounds
of the City in violation of this chapter section of the Oshkosh Municipal Code and the identity of the
driver cannot readily be determined, the owner or person in whose name such vehicle is registered,
shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
(C) Enforcement of Parking Restrictions
Traffic officers observing violations of the parking restrictions specified within this chapter may issue
parking tickets which shall be attached to the vehicle parked in violation. Each parking ticket shall
specify:
(a) identification of the location of the vehicle parking in violation of the provisions of this section
(b) the license number and state of licensing of the vehicle.
(c) the time at which such vehicle is parking in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(d) any other facts, a knowledge of which is necessary to a thorough understanding of the
circumstances attending to the violation.
(D) Basic Penalty for Violation
The basic penalty for violation of this section shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(E) Payment of Violations; Time Limits; Failure to Pay
Each owner or operator shall, within 120 hours after 4:00 p.m. of the day of the following
enumerated violations, pay to the City as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation, the
basic penalty as enumerated within this section. Each such owner or operator shall, after said 120
hour period, pay an additional penalty of Three Dollars ($3.00). However, if the penalty is not paid
within 15 days after 4:00 p.m. of the day of the violation, each such owner or operator shall then pay
an additional penalty of Thirteen Dollars ($13.00); except that if the penalty is not paid within forty-
five (45) days after 4:00 p.m. of the day of the violation, each such owner or operator shall pay a
penalty of Twenty-three Dollars ($23.00). The failure of such owner or operator to make such
payment shall render such owner or operator subject to the penalties hereinafter provided for
violation of the provisions of this section. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
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(F) Non-moving Violations Registration Program
In addition to all other methods of collecting parking fines provided for in this Section, the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to use the procedures provided for in Section 345.28 of
the Wisconsin Statutes and to take all actions authorized under said Section with regard to
suspension of the registration of motor vehicles with unpaid citations.
(G) Alternate Procedure
In lieu of the foregoing provisions, a person who has been issued a parking ticket for violation of this
section may request a hearing regarding such violation. The person shall be issued a summons
and citation and such proceedings shall thereafter be governed by §§345.34 to 345.47 Wis. Stats.
(H) Use of Launch Fee Revenue
The net revenue resulting from the sale and enforcement of Launch Fee Permits, after the
deduction of the cost of collection, enforcement, administration and operation shall be used to
establish, maintain and improve boat launch facilities within the City of Oshkosh.
SECTION 19-8 FACILITY CHARGE/LEACH AMPHITHEATER AT RIVERSIDE PARK
(Effective January 1, 2007.)
(A) For all events where the maximum ticket price is $5.00 or greater (only for profits), there shall be
collected a facility charge of $1 per paid admission, on all paid admissions regardless of actual ticket
price, that shall be payable to the city, net of sales tax. Any entity responsible for ticket sales shall
remit to the City all revenues from this facility charge, no later than thirty (30) days after the event
has occurred.
(B) All proceeds shall be maintained in the segregated account already established at Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation and shall be only used for:
(i) nonroutine maintenance and repair of,
(ii) for upgrading, enhancements or additions to, and
(iii) for renovation or replacement of facilities (specially including restroom facilities, concession
buildings, VIP areas, front of house structure and performance building) at the Leach
Amphitheater at Riverside Park.
(C) By its use of the Leach Amphitheater, any entity, which charges an admission fee subject to this
of
any payment under this Agreement. The entity shall produce such records for inspection at its
offices during normal business hours, or as such other place as the City and the entity may then
agree. The City retains the right to conduct an independent audit at its own cost. However, if audit
indicates underpayment, the entity shall reimburse the City for both any underpayment and for the
SECTION 19-9 PENALTIES
(A) Except as provided below, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter
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or of any Section thereof, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a forfeiture of not
less than $75.00 nor more than $500.00, together with the costs of prosecution, and in
default
by law or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed 30 days. Each
violation shall constitute a separate offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a
separate offense.
(B) Except as provided below, any juvenile person who shall violate any provision of this
Chapter or of any section thereof, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a forfeiture
of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00, together with the costs of prosecution, and in
by law or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed 30 days. Each
violation shall constitute a separate offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a
separate offense.
(C) Any person who shall violate the provisions of Section 19-4(F) shall upon conviction thereof,
be punished by a forfeiture of not less than $35.00 nor more than $500.00, together with the
operating privileges as provided by law. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 19-10 SUSPENSION OF PARK PRIVILEGES
(A) Separately from any penalties prescribed within this Chapter, Wisconsin State Statutes, or any other
applicable rule or regulation, the Director of Parks, or his/her designee, may suspend the park
privileges of any person found to be in violation of city ordinances, state statutes, or other applicable
rules and regulations within city parks. The decision of the Director of Parks shall be final and the
City elects not to be bound by the provisions of Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, with respect to
administrative procedure in this regard.
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