ORDINANCE 2007-007

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD 
CREATING A DESIGNATED SKATE-FREE
DISTRICT BY MEANS OF ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES

	Whereas, the Springfield City Council, desires to assist our downtown district to be a safe and clean environment for enhancement of the downtown experience and pedestrian traffic, and;

Whereas, the Springfield City Council desires to assist in assuring that our downtown district’s public walkways will be used primarily for pedestrian traffic, and;

Whereas, the Springfield City Council desires to establish regulations to protect businesses and the public properties from damage(s) that have occurred to property in the past.  

Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City of Springfield as follows:

Section 1.  There is hereby established the following boundaries to create a skate-free district in the City of Springfield.:
Beginning at the intersection of  West Main Street and Armory Hill/Doctor Streets   to the intersection of  East Main Street and Walnut Street, from the intersection of Armory Hill and Depot Street North to the intersection of Doctor Street and West High Street, from the intersection of Doctor Street and West High Street to the intersection of Walnut Street and East High Street; from the intersection of Walnut Street and East High Street to the intersection of Ballard Street and Depot Street and from the intersection of Depot Street and Ballard Street to the intersection of Depot Street and Armory Hill.  All Streets included in this square area are to be skate-free.

Section 2.  That these boundaries be delineated with signage signifying that the district is skate-free including the City ordinance number and fine amount indicated.

Section 3.  That any person who fails to comply with this ordinance shall have the skateboard seized from possession by peace officer.  That persons guardian, if a minor, shall be required to come to the police department to retain possession thereof, and;

Section 4.  That any person who is found guilty of a violation of this ordinance is subject to a fine of up to $250.00 for each violation.

Section 5.  This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication, as required by law.

Section 6.  All ordinances or any parts in conflict with the provisions herein are expressly repealed to the extent of such conflict.

A.      PASSAGE

         This Ordinance became effective upon its second reading, passage and publication. 

                                                  City of Springfield, Kentucky 

Signed by Mayor John W. Cecconi and attested by Laurie Smith, City Clerk