HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2025-4065_Amends Ch. 50 ParksORDINANCE 2025-4065
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 "PARKS AND RECREATION", AND
APPENDIX -A "FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
BY REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE OPERATION OF CITY PARKS
AND RELATED FACILITIES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
ACT; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON
CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF;
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article I "In General", Section 50-2 "Parks
and park areas defined", of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall
hereinafter read as follows:
"Sec. 50-2. - Parks and park areas defined.
The parks, park areas, park related facilities, and rental facilities which comprise the City of La
Porte Parks System are listed below and their location within the city established.
(1) Parks, neighborhood:
Name of Park
Location
Fourteenth St. Park
500 North 14 th Street
Bay Oaks Park
254 Dwire
Brookglen Park
3324 Somerton
Creekmont Park
700 Willow Creek
Linear Park
200-800 North
Street
"D"
Glen Meadows Park
5100 Valley Brook
Monarch Park
9801 Rustic Gate
Ohio St. Park
300 South Ohio
Pete Gilliam Park
200 North Holmes
Pfeiffer Park
900 South Virginia
Seabreeze Park
1322 Bayshore Drive
Spenwick Park
19225 Carlow
Tom Brown Park
300 South Lobit
Wood Falls Park
3800 Driftwood
(2) Parks, community:
Name of Park
Location
Central Park
618 San Jacinto
Fairmont Park
3540 Farrington
Northside Park322 North 4 th Street
(3) Parks, regional:
Name of Park
Location
Five Points Town Plaza
101 S. Broadway @ Main Street
Little Cedar Bayou Park
600 South Little Cedar Bayou
Drive
Lomax Park
1508 Lomax School Road
Northwest Park
10200 North "P" Street
Pecan Park
3600 Canada Road
(4) Park related and rental facilities:
Name of Park
Location
Brookglen Recreation Center
3324 Somerton
Charles Walker Annex
322 North 4 th Street
Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center
618 San Jacinto
Jennie Riley Recreation Center
322 North 4 th Street
La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center1322
South Broadway
La Porte Rodeo/Riding Arena
1508 Lomax School Road
La Porte Special Programs Center
1320 South Broadway
Lomax Community Center
1508 Lomax School Road
Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier
812 North Bayshore Drive
Section 2: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article I "In General", Section 50-18
"Establishing public hours of operation for park use generally", of the Code of Ordinances, La
Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall hereinafter read as follows:
"Sec. 50-18. - Establishing public hours of operation for park use generally.
The City Council for the City of La Porte establishes hours of public operation for all city parks
and park related facilities and rental facilities in the City of La Porte park system. Each park, park
related facility or rental facility in the city park system shall be open to, and be closed to the
general public each day according to the schedule described herein.
The parks, park related facilities, and rental facilities of the City of La Porte Parks System are
classified below and their hours of public operation are as follows, unless written authorization
is given for a special event at the park or facility as provided for in this section.
(1) Parks, neighborhood:
Name of Park
Hours of Operation
Fourteenth St. Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Bay Oaks Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Brookglen Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Creekmont Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Linear Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Glen Meadows Park7:00
a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Monarch Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Ohio St. Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Pete Gilliam Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Pfeiffer Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Seabreeze Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Spenwick Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Tom Brown Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Wood Falls Park
7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
(2) Parks, community:
Name of Park
Hours of Operation
Central Park
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fairmont Park
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Northside Park7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
(3) Parks, regional:
Name of Park
Hours of Operation
Five Points Town Plaza
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Little Cedar Bayou Park7:00
a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Lomax Park
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Northwest Park
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Pecan Park
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
(4) Park Related and Rental Facilities:
Name of Facility
Hours of Operation
Brookglen Recreation Center
Daily as scheduled, except Sunday
Charles Walker Annex
Daily as scheduled, except Sunday
Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center
Daily as scheduled, except Sunday
Jennie Riley Recreation Center
Daily as scheduled, except Sunday
La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center*Monday—Friday
5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Holidays Open*
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sundays
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
La Porte Rodeo/Riding Arena**
7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
La Porte Special Programs Center
Daily as scheduled, except Sunday
Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier***
5:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Seabreeze Park
Summer/Extended - March 1 - September 30
630 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Winter/Standard - October 1 - February 28/29
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
*The La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center is closed to; the public on the following holidays -
Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Easter Sunday, and New Year's Day.
**The Riding Arena at Lomax Park may remain open to the public until 12 Midnight on Friday
and Saturday nights, if the facility is rented for a special event.
***The Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier may remain open 24 hours per day during certain fishing days
as determined by the concessionaire, per agreement between the City of La Porte and the
concessionaire.
Section 3: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article III "Swimming Pools", of the Code
of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter read as
follows:
"ARTICLE III. - SWIMMING POOLS
Sec. 50-71. - General Admission Fees.
(a) Admission to the municipal swimming pools may be obtained by paying a general admission
fee.
(b) Daily admission rates. Daily admission rates shall be in amounts established by the city and
listed in appendix A of this Code.
(c) Facility rentals. Facility rentals shall be in amounts established by the city and listed in
appendix A of this Code. Hours for such rentals shall be set as follows:
(1) Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
a. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight; and
b. Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.
(2) San Jacinto Swimming Pool:
a. Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight; and
b. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.
(3) Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
a. Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight; and
b. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.
(4) Fairmont Park Swimming Pool:
a. Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight; and
b. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.
Sec. 50-72. - Discounting of admission prices and offering of special events and
programs.
Due to the fluctuation in monthly attendance (July and August) and low revenues, the parks
and recreation department will retain the privilege to work with our major sponsors and
marketing coordinator to discount admission prices and offer special events/programs.
Sec. 50-73. - Hours of operation.
(a) Generally. Wave pools will open for the Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday through Monday)
and then all pools will open the first Saturday after the La Porte Independent School District's
summer dismissal. Pools will be open for the July 4th holiday. Northwest, San Jacinto and
Fairmont Pools will close for the season the last Wednesday prior to La Porte Independent
School District classes resuming. The wave pool will close daily the Sunday prior to the La Porte
Independent School District's classes resuming and shall be open weekends through Labor
Day.
(b) Hours of operation; specific enumeration. Specific hours of operation for municipal pools are
as follows:
(1) Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
a. Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
b. Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(2) Northwest Pool, San Jacinto and Fairmont Pools:
a. Mondays, closed; and
b. Tuesday through Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sec. 50-74. - Rules governing use of municipal pools.
(a) Use of pools. The following rules shall govern the use of municipal pools:
(1) On weekdays, including Saturdays, the pool will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for general swimming. The pool will be closed Monday
mornings for cleaning and maintenance. On Tuesdays through Saturdays the pool will
be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for swimming classes.
(2) No admission shall be allowed after 8:30 p.m. in the pool area.
(3) On Sundays the pool will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for general swimming.
(4) Everyone must be out of the pool by 15 minutes before closing time, and shall be
dressed and out of pool enclosure by the hour set for closing.
(5) Swimming teams may use the municipal pool during available hours. Scheduled
swim meets will be held if scheduled within three weeks prior to swim meet dates.
(6) No person shall be admitted to pool who has sores, open abrasions, a cold or any
other physical condition which might contaminate the pool or jeopardize such person's
own safety, or that of others.
(7) Everyone must take a shower bath before entering the pool. No bobby pins or hair
pins allowed in pool.
(8) No child under the age of seven will be permitted in the pool, unless under the direct
supervision of a responsible person.
(9) The attendant in charge shall enforce such other sanitary measures as are deemed
necessary to safeguard the health, safety and well-being of persons using the pool and
its facilities.
(10) No bottles, glass, candy, or food of any kind will be permitted within the pool
enclosure. Bottles of suntan lotion may be kept in one's basket, which shall be available
to patrons for use in the bathhouse.
(11) When diving from a springboard, not more than one jump will be permitted for
each dive.
(12) No running or rough playing will be permitted within the pool enclosure.
(13) No person wearing street clothes will be allowed within the pool enclosure.
(14) No drinking of alcoholic beverages will be allowed in, on or around the municipal
pool and park area at any time.
(15) No dogs or pets of any kind will be permitted within the pool enclosure or
bathhouse.
(16) No unauthorized persons will be allowed on the lifeguard platform at any time.
(17) The manager or other person in charge shall have the power to eject any person
from the pool enclosure, bathhouse or park for violation of any of the rules, or any
person whose condition or conduct warrants such action, in his opinion. Further, the
manager or other person in charge shall have the power to refuse admission to the
pool, bathhouse or park, to any person.
Section 4: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article IV "Softball Fields", Section 50-110
"Reservation methods; reservation and damage deposit; security service", of the Code of
Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall hereinafter read as follows:
Sec. 50-107. - Reservation by city leagues and groups; payment.
Any person participating in the city adult softball and adult soccer leagues, civic organizations,
church groups and business or industrial groups may reserve any or all of the fields for league
or tournament play on a first come, first served basis by paying all necessary fees and deposits.
"Sec. 50-110. - Reservation methods, reservation, and security service.
(a) Reservations for practice or league play at the adult softball or soccer fields may be made
either by phone or in person at the parks and recreation administration office or any other
place that may be designated from time to time.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to
determine the number of security officers required, if any, for each event and to arrange for
such security service. The charge for security service will be the officers prevailing rate and will
be in addition to the rental rate."
Section 5: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article V "Fitness Center", of the Code of
Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, Section 50-153 "Enumeration of membership plan and fees", is
hereby amended shall hereinafter read as follows:
"Sec. 50-153. - Enumeration of membership plans and fees.
(a) Membership options. The following types of membership plans are available:]
(1) Basic plan- includes use of all amenities
(2) La Porte Commercial Membership.
(3) La Porte Industrial Membership.
(4) Non -La Porte Commercial/Industrial Membership.
(5) Swim and handball/racquetball per day/use usage fees.
(6) Guest fees.
(7) Hotel/motel guest fees.
(b) Facility use membership basic plan. The basic plan membership entitles holder to the use of
all facility amenities.
Resident
Nonresident
(1)Daily
$ 10.00
$ 20.00
(2)Individual
annual
84.00
168.00
(3)Individual
quarterly
34.00
68.00
(4)*Annual
family
168.00
336.00
(5)*Quarterly
family
54.00
108.00
(6)Senior
citizens (60 and over)
price
*Two adults and children 18 and under, or full-time college student/students living at home
to the age of 24.
(c) Commercial, industrial, and non -La Porte Commercial/Industrial Membership Plan. Commercial
membership may be purchased by an individual for an annual term according to the following
schedule, and entitles holder to the use of all facility amenities. These memberships are only
available to those companies/corporations with ten or more participating employees.
La Porte
Commercial
La Porte
Industrial
*Non -La Porte
Commercial/
Industrial
(1)Individual
annual plan (10-100 participants)
$132.00
$144.00
$288.00
(2)Individual
annual plan (over 100 participants)120.00
132.00
276.00
*Resident employees of a Non -La Porte Commercial entity may purchase resident membership
independently and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.
(d) Guest fees. Any La Porte Recreation/Fitness Center member is allowed up to three guests
per visit. Members assume responsibility for their guests and must participate together.
(1) There will be a $5.00 per day per guest facility use fee.
(2) There will be a $3.00 per guest charge for use of the swimming pool.
(3) Senior citizens (60 and over), one-half price.
(e) Hotel/motel guest fee. Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City of La
Porte city limits, are eligible for facility use of all amenities of the recreation and fitness center
for a daily fee of $5.00.
Section 6: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Article VII "Civic and Recreation Centers",
of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter
read as follows:
"ARTICLE VII. - CIVIC, RECREATION CENTERS AND SEABREEZE PAVILION
Sec. 50-271. - Days and hours for rental of facilities.
(a) Facilities may not be rented on the following holidays:
(1) Thanksgiving;
(2) Christmas Eve;
(3) Christmas Day;
(4) New Year's Day;
(5) Good Friday; and
(6) Easter Sunday.
(b) The Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, the Jennie Riley Recreation Center, the Charles Walker Annex,
and the Brookglen Recreation Center, shall be available for rental Monday through Thursday, from
8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight, subject to
availability. Seabreeze Pavilion will be available Monday through Sunday from March 1 - September
1 from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and from October 1 - February 28/29 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Sec. 50-272. - Classification of users and hourly rates.
(a) Civic/nonprofrtgroups. Civic and nonprofit groups shall pay an hourly rate as established by the city
and listed in appendix A of this Code. This rental rate shall apply to any nonprofit organization which
has a local office in the city. The requesting organization must present proof of its nonprofit status.
This rate pertains to events such as exhibits, shows, demonstrations, seminars and other civic
activities for which an admission fee is not charged, nor funds raised. This rate also applies to
organizations, associations and religious activities or banquets held to raise money, when net receipts
shall be donated to the charity or community project for which such function is intended. Verification
of receipts will be requested.
(b) Private individuals or groups. Private individuals or groups shall pay hourly rates as established by
the city and listed in appendix A of this Code. This rental rate shall apply to professional exhibitions
or contests, promotional and public dances, commercial shows and other attractions sponsored or
contracted by profit making or commercial organizations or individuals at no charge to the public.
This class shall also apply to private use, such as weddings and receptions, private parties, fund raising
events for nonprofit groups that do not have an office in the city, and the like.
(c) Commercial organizations engaged in for -profit activity. Commercial organizations engaged in for -
profit activity shall pay an hourly rate as established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code.
This rental rate shall apply to any organization which charges instructional or admissions fees to
participants or attendees for events at the centers such as karate classes, gymnastics, and the like.
This rate shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the
public at these facilities.
The commercial group must furnish a comprehensive general liability insurance policy, with the city
named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not Tess than $1,000,000.00 dollars
combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall
furnish the city with certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
(d) Hourly rate for set-up. Lessees will be required to pay the hourly rate for set-up, rehearsal event,
and clean up. The city will not be responsible for any items left on the premises before, during, or
after any event by organizations, participants, or attendees.
Sec. 50-273. - Reservation and damage deposit.
Reservations must be accompanied by a reservation and damage deposit as established by the city
and listed in appendix A of this Code. The deposit is in addition to the rental rate. The reservation and
damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are made and will provide
protection to the lessor for any damage to the centers caused by lessee. Failure of lessee to vacate
premises at the designated hour and/or damages, Toss or theft of city property, or failure to clean
facility after the event will subject lessee to loss of the reservation and damage deposit. Lessee may
also be billed for any damages exceeding the deposit amount.
Sec. 50-274. - Cancellation.
In the event a rental date is canceled, lessee shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city
at least 30 days prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund. One-half of the reservation
and damage deposit, as established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code, is automatically
forfeited on any cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the reserved date. If proper written
notice is not received by the city more than 30 days prior to a scheduled event, Lessee may transfer
rental monies to another date; however, one-half of the reservation and damage deposit will be
retained by the city. In this case, lessee will be required to pay an additional fee, as established by the
city and listed in appendix A of this Code.
Sec. 50-275. - Cancellation and rescheduling by the city.
The parks and recreation department reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule any building or
facility rental for just cause upon due notice including any safety, health or weather emergency, or
any inability of the parks and recreation department to fulfil the rental agreement. Such cancellation
by the parks and recreation department shall entitle the user to rescheduling or refund privileges.
Sec. 50-276. - Alcohol consumption.
Alcohol consumption shall be permitted at the Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center only. Alcohol cannot be
sold at the Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center. Alcohol permits are required for alcohol consumption and
are issued at the parks and recreation department, for an additional fee as established by the city and
listed in appendix A of this Code. Alcohol consumption will be confined to the area designated by the
city but to generally include only the congregate area. No alcoholic beverages can be carried out of
that designated area, as identified in the rental contract.
Sec. 50-277. - Parking charges.
Neither the city nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the centers.
Sec. 50-278. - Religious services.
No regularly scheduled religious services shall be permitted at the centers.
Sec. 50-279. - Security officers.
It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine the
number of security officers required for each event, and to arrange for such security service. The
security service charge will be provided at the officers prevailing contract rate and will be in addition
to the rental rate.
Sec. 50-280. - Rules and regulations.
Rental of centers will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by
the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, with the approval of the city manager. The city
reserves the right to refuse rental of its centers to any person, firm, or group, for lewd or immoral
purposes, or when the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of
the peace, or cause a threat to public health or safety."
Section 7: That Chapter 50, "Parks and Recreation," Appendix — A "Fees", Article III
"Swimming Pools", Article IV "Softball Fields", Article V "Fitness Center", Article VI "Sylvan
Beach", and Article VII "Civic and Recreation Centers" is hereby amended and shall hereinafter
read as follows:
Article III. Swimming Pools
Description
Amount
Section
this Code
(a)
Daily admission rates
50-71(e)
(1)
*Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
a.
Two years and under
Free
b.
Three to 59 years old
3.00
c.
Senior citizens (60 and over)
1.00
d.
Military discount admission fee
1.00
_
e.
Nonresident
5.00
(2)
San Jacinto Pool and Northwest Municipal Pools
a.
Two years and under
Free
b.
Three years and over
1.00
c.
Senior citizens (60 and over)
0.75
(3)
Fairmont Municipal Pools:
a.
I All ages
Free
(b)
Facility
rentals:
50-71(f)
(1)
Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
a.
Base rental (maximum of 200 people), minimum two-
hour
125.00
b.
Available for rental Monday through Sunday upon availability to any individual or
organizations engaged in for profit activity at $100.00 per hour plus five percent of gross
revenues or flat rate of $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. This class shall also apply to
any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at this facility.
The commercial group/individual must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with
the city named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not Tess than
$500,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The
organization shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
(2)
Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
a.
*Base rental (maximum of 100 people), two-hour
rentals only
100.00/hr
(3)
It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine
the number of security officers required for each event and to arrange for such security service.
The security charge will be the actual cost and will be in addition to the rental rate.
(4)
Reservations for rentals of the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool may be made either by phone or in
person at the parks and recreation administration office. Reservations must be accompanied by a
reservation and damage deposit of $100.00 within 48 hours after booking. The reservation and
damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are due and will
provide protection to the lessor for any damage to the pools caused by lessee. Rental payment
and security fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days prior to the event. The reservation and
damage deposit will be refunded to the lessee within 15 days after the event, less any deductions
for damages incurred.
(5)
Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city at least
two weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
(6)
Rental of Wave Pool and Northwest Pool will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which
shall be promulgated by the director of parks and recreation or his designee, with the approval of
the city manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental to any person, firm, or
group for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be
expected to result in a breach of the peace or cause a threat to public health or safety.
(7)
The parks and recreation director or his designee shall promulgate liability insurance requirements
for lessees.
(8)
Neither the City of La Porte nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the pools.
(9)
The parks and recreation director, with approval from the city manager, will retain the privilege to
work with city administration to discount admission prices and/or offer special events/programs.
Description
Amount
Section
this Code
Article IV. Softball Fields
(a)
Fees for field rentals:
50-112
(1)
Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1 and 2,
Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field,
Pecan Parks Fields 1 through 10, and
Fairmont Park Ballfields and Practice Fields
a.
Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day
use only
60.00
Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per
field
10.00
Non -Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per
day, day use only
120.00
Non -Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour,
per field
10.00
b.
Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights
10.00
Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights
7.50
Non -Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with
lights
30.00
Non -Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights
20.00
(2)
Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
a.
Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only
60.00
If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field
10.00
b.
Hourly rentals, per hour, per field with lights
10.00
Per hour, per field, without lights
7.50
Article V. Fitness Center
(a)
One-time signup fee for all plans
10.00
50-152(d)
(b)
Fees for facility use membership, basic plan
50-153(b)
Resident
Non-
resident
(1)
Daily
$ 10.00
$ 20.00
(2)
Individual annual
84.00
168.00
(3)
Individual quarterly
34.00
68.00
(4)
*Annual family
168.00
336.00
(5)
*Quarterly family
54.00
108.00
(6)
Senior citizens (60 and over)
'/2 price
*Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time
college students living at home to the age of 24.
(c) Fees for commercial, industrial and non -La Porte commercial/industrial membership plan
50-153(c)
La Porte
Commercial
La Porte
Industrial
(New)
*Non -La
Porte
Commercial/
Industrial
(1)
Individual
annual
deluxe plan
(10-100)
$132.00
$144.00
$288.00
(2)
Individual
annual
deluxe plan
(over 100
participants)
120.00
132.00
276.00
* Resident employees of a non -La Porte commercial entity
may purchase a deluxe resident membership independently,
and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.
(d) Guest fees, plan G
50-153(f)
(1)
There will be a per day, per guest facility use fee
5.00
(2)
There will be a per guest charge for the swimming pool
3.00
(3)
_ Senior citizens (60 and over)
1/2 price
(e) Hotel/motel guest fee
50-153(g)
Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City
5.00
50-153(g)
(1)
of La Porte city limits are eligible for facility use of all
amenities of the recreation and fitness center, daily
Description
Amount
Section
this Code
Division 3. Fishing Pier:
50.207
Adults
5.00
(1)
Description
Amount
Section
this Code
(2)
Senior citizen (over 60)
2.00
(3)
Youth (under 12)
2.00
(4)
Certified disabled person
2.00
Article V11. Civic, Recreation Centers and Seabreeze Pavilion
(a)
Users and hourly rates:
50-272
(1)
Civic/nonprofit groups per hour
15.00
.
.
(2)
Private individuals or groups per hour
25.00
(3)
Commercial organizations engaged in for -profit activity per
hour
25.00
(b)
Reservation and damage deposit
50-273
(1)
Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, Jenny Riley Recreation Center,
Charles Walker Annex
200.00
(2)
Seabreeze Pavilion Damage Deposit
100.00
(c)
Cancellation (forfeiture)
100.00
50-274
(d)
Alcohol permit fee
4.00
50-276
Section 8: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances
regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 9: Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid,
or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable,
such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no
way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion
or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of
this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 10: The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at
a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof
has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies,
approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 11: Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any
provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00).
Section 12: This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The
City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to
be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten (10) days
after the passage of this ordinance, in accordance with the City of La Porte Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 10th day of November, 2025.
CITY OF LA PORTE, Tj
Rick Helton, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Clark T. Askins, City Attorney