§ 135.050. Responsibilities., Chapter 135. Parks and Beautification Commission, Government Code, Code of Ordinances, Warson Woods

To manage, control, maintain and supervise the use of all park areas and recreational facilities therein by the promulgation of rules and regulations as the Commission may deem necessary and proper. Such rules shall be effective upon order of the Parks and Beautification Commission approving the same when posted within the parks. Violation of such rules and regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided for violation of this Code.

To anticipate and receive the assistance and cooperation of the Police Department of this City in effectively carrying out the rules and regulations so adopted by the Commission.

To make recommendations from time to time to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen urging the manner and means by which park areas and recreational facilities might be improved or acquired to more effectively afford greater enjoyment by the public.

To receive and use any funds and other property forthcoming from private or public sources in furthering the purposes and objectives of the Commission and this Chapter.

Said Commission shall be responsible for making, or causing to have been made, an inventory of the common property and park areas within the City of Warson Woods, including therein the current status of the trees, shrubs and flowers located within said common grounds or park area, and a plan for additions, or removals, if any, and the maintenance and care of the trees, shrubs and flowers determined by the Commission to be a benefit to the property.

Said plan is to be reviewed no less often than annually and in advance of budget preparation with any projected expenses related to removals or additions or special maintenance submitted to the Chairman of the Finance Commission to be considered for inclusion in the Streets or Parks budget.

Except for emergency situations resulting from winds, storms, accidents, sudden disease or other acts of God and conditions determined to be detrimental to public safety by the Board of Public Safety and/or the Board of Aldermen, the removal of trees, shrubs or flowers from public grounds shall conform to and be in accordance with the latest plan approved by the Commission.

To administer the City's Commemorative Tree Program.