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113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Ordinance: 6826
File Number: 2024-0905
UPPER RAMBLE PARK HOURS (ORDINANCE):
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 97.015 OPERATING HOURS IN CHAPTER 97, ARTICLE II PARK
OPERATIONS; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE TO PROVIDE
FOR EXTENDED HOURS IN THE UPPER RAMBLE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City's newest park, The Ramble, is unique to the park system, located in the entertainment district, a
very active part of town, and adjacent to the Razorback Regional Greenway; and
WHEREAS, typical park hours are from daylight until 11:00 pm except for the lakes, which close at sunset; and
WHEREAS, after consulting with the Police Department, the Operations Division of Public Works determined the
most appropriate hours for the park are from daylight to 3:00 am; and
WHEREAS, this time frame acknowledges that many businesses in the area close on the weekends at 2:00 am and
people may travel through the park at that time; and
WHEREAS, this time frame also coincides with the ability for the Dickson Street Police substation to check the park
at shift change and will allow maintenance staff to address any pressing issues prior to the park reopening at daylight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 97.015 Operating Hours in
Chapter 97, Article II Park Operations; Administration and Enforcement and enacts a replacement § 97.015 as
follows:
"§ 97.015 Operating Hours
(A) City parks shall be open to the public every day of the year from daylight until 11:00 pm.
(B) Exceptions.
1. Shared Use Paved Trails as designated on the Parks and Trails Interactive Map shall be open to the public
twenty-four (24) hours every day.
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Ordinance: 6826
File Number. 2024-0905
2. The Upper Ramble shall be open to the public every day from daylight until 3:00 am.
3. Operating hours for City lakes are governed by § 97.070.
4. City Staff is authorized to extend the operating hours of a park when reasonable and necessary to
accommodate a tournament or special event.
5. Any park or portion of a park may be declared closed to the public by the City at any time and for any interval
of time."
Section 2: Emergency Clause. In order to allow the opening of the Upper Ramble on December 30, 2024, and the use
of the Upper Ramble plaza on New Year's Eve and to preserve the peace, health, welfare, and safety of our citizens, the
City Council hereby determines an emergency exists such that this ordinance shall become effective on December 30,
2024.
PASSED and APPROVED on December 17, 2024
Approved:
Attest:
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Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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This publication was paid for by the City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Amount Paid: $ 209.76
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2024
TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
FROM: Alison Jumper, Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT: Establishing Park Hours for the Upper Ramble
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of an ordinance to establish hours for the Upper Ramble.
BACKGROUND:
2024-0905
The City's newest park, The Ramble, is nearing completion. This park is unique to the park system, located in
the entertainment district, a very active part of town, and adjacent to the Razorback Regional Greenway. With
this in mind, special operating hours were considered to allow for safe use and maintenance and management
of the space. Typical park hours are from daylight until 11 pm, with the exception of the lakes, which close at
sunset.
DISCUSSION:
Park staff consulted with the Police Department, the Operations Division of Public Works in determining the
most appropriate hours for the park understanding its unique location. After several discussions, the hours
from daylight to 3am are being proposed for the Upper Ramble. Acknowledging that many businesses in the
area close on the weekends at 2am and people may travel through the park at that time, a 3am closing time
seemed appropriate. This timeframe also coincides with the ability for the Dickson Street Police substation to
check the park at shift change, and, will allow maintenance staff to address any pressing issues prior to the
park reopening at daylight.
The proposed hours were presented to the Parks Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and
approved at the November meeting.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), Chapter 97.015 Operating Hours Clean (#4), Chapter 97.015 Operating Hours
Redline (#5)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Legislation Text
File #: 2024-0905
Establishing Park Hours for the Upper Ramble
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 97.015 OPERATING HOURS IN CHAPTER 97, ARTICLE II
PARK OPERATIONS; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODE OF
FAYETTEVILLE TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDED HOURS IN THE UPPER RAMBLE AND TO
DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City's newest park, The Ramble, is unique to the park system, located in the
entertainment district, a very active part of town, and adjacent to the Razorback Regional Greenway;
and
WHEREAS, typical park hours are from daylight until 11:00 pm except for the lakes, which close at
sunset; and
WHEREAS, after consulting with the Police Department, the Operations Division of Public Works
determined the most appropriate hours for the park are from daylight to 3:00 am; and
WHEREAS, this time frame acknowledges that many businesses in the area close on the weekends at
2:00 am and people may travel through the park at that time; and
WHEREAS, this time frame also coincides with the ability for the Dickson Street Police substation to
check the park at shift change and will allow maintenance staff to address any pressing issues prior to
the park reopening at daylight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 97.015
Operating Hours in Chapter 97, Article II Park Operations; Administration and Enforcement and
enacts a replacement § 97.015 as follows:
"§ 97.015 Operating Hours
(A) City parks shall be open to the public every day of the year from daylight until 11:00 pm.
(B) Exceptions.
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Ordinance: 6826
File Number: 2024-0905
1. Shared Use Paved Trails as designated on the Parks and Trails Interactive Map shall be open to
the public twenty-four (24) hours every day.
2. The Upper Ramble shall be open to the public every day from daylight until 3:00 am.
3. Operating hours for City lakes are governed by § 97.070.
4. City Staff is authorized to extend the operating hours of a park when reasonable and necessary to
accommodate a tournament or special event.
5. Any park or portion of a park may be declared closed to the public by the City at any time and
for any interval of time."
Section 2: Emergency Clause. In order to allow the opening of the Upper Ramble on December 30,
2024, and the use of the Upper Ramble plaza on New Year's Eve and to preserve the peace, health,
welfare, and safety of our citizens, the City Council hereby determines an emergency exists such that
this ordinance shall become effective on December 30, 2024.
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Alison Jumper
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2024-905
Item ID
12/17/2024
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
11/25/2024 PARKS & RECREATION (520)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Ordinance to approve park hours for the Upper Ramble.
Budget Impact:
N/A N/A
Account Number Fund
N/A N/A
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No
Does item have a direct cost? No
Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Project Title
Total Amended Budget
$ -
Expenses (Actual+Encum)
$ -
Available Budget
Item Cost
$ -
Budget Adjustment
$ -
Remaining Budget
V20221130
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
97.015 Operating Hours
(A) Except for those instances described in subsection (B) below, City parks shall be open to the public every day
of the year from daylight until 11:00 p.m.
(B) Exceptions.
1. Shared Use Paved Trails as designated on the Parks and Trails Interactive Map shall be open to the
public twenty-four (24) hours every day.
2. The Upper Ramble shall be open to the public every day from daylight until 3:00 a.m.
3. Operating hours for City lakes are governed by § 97.070
4. City staff is authorized to extend the operating hours of a park when reasonable and necessary to
accommodate a tournament or special event.
5. Any park or portion of a park may be declared closed to the public by the City at any time and for any
interval of time.
(Supp. No. 34)
Created: 2024-08-27 12:27:32 [EST]
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97.015 Operating Hours
(A) E)(^^^* f^r unusual ^m^r^^nGie. ^Except for those instances described in subsection (B) below, City parks
shall be open to the public every day of the year from daylight until 11:00 p.m. exeept ShaFe ' "r^ Paver'
FepFes ntative at aRy time and- fR-.r any interval ef time.
(B) Exceptions.
1. Shared Use Paved Trails as designated on the Parks and Trails Interactive Map shall be open to the
Public twenty-four (24) hours every day.
2. The Upper Ramble shall be open to the public every day from daylight until 3:00 a.m.
3. Operating hours for City lakes are governed by § 97.070
4City staff is authorized to extend the operating hours of a park when reasonable and necessary to
accommodate a tournament or special event.
-1-.5. Any park or portion of a park may be declared closed to the public by the City at any time and for any
interval of times_
(Supp. No. 34)
Created: 2024-08-27 12:27:32 [EST]
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