<br />PARK RULES . ; ' . <br />1.003 HOURS PARKS ARE CLOSED. <br />Except for the Washington/Jefferson basketball facility, no person other than law <br />enforcement officers, authorized personnel, or persons lawfully driving through the park <br />may enter or remain in any park area between the daily closing time of 11:00 p.m. and the <br />daily opening time of 6:00 a.m. In addition to any closures or reductions in services <br />dictated by budgetary constraints, the Director may temporarily close all or any portion <br />of a park or facility upon finding that conditions that threaten the welfare or safety of <br />nearby residents exist, and the need to preserve their. welfare and safety outweighs the <br />public's right of access to the park and/or facility. The Director's determination shall be <br />by Administrative Order, shall contain the required findings, set forth the specific area that <br />is closed to entry, the date of closure, and the date .upon which it will be reopened. <br />Clearly visible signs shall be posted at park entry points and such other .locations deemed <br />appropriate by the Director advising the public that entry is prohibited and the penalty for <br />violation. No person other than law enforcement officers or authorized personnel may <br />enter or remain within a park or facility .during the closure period set forth in the <br />Director's order. <br />The Director of the Public Works Department Department specifically fords and declares <br />that the foregoing amendment to Park Rule 1.003 is necessary for the preservation of the health, <br />welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Eugene; that failure to promptly adopt the <br />amendment to the Rules will result in serious prejudice to the public interest, and therefore, an <br />emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this amendment to Park Rule 1.003 shall be effective <br />on and after the date indicated below, and shall remain in effect for a period of 180 days <br />thereafter, unless earlier replaced by a permanent rule. Except as herein specifically amended, <br />all other provisions of the Park Rules shall remain in full force and effect. <br />Adopted and effective this day of August, 1996. <br />Executive Director, Public Works Department <br />Emergency Rule - 2 <br />