HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-1-5627ORDINANCE NO. 97-1- J-6 a 7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-12-5413, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE
CREATING A BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE
APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS; AND ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SAID
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. ESTABLISBMEENT: There is hereby created a board to be known as Brooks Stadium
SECTION 2. COMPOSMON: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS: The Brooks Stadium Commission
shall consist of seight members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the members
of the Board of Commissioners. One of the saves eight members shall be appointed from the Board of Commissioners of
the City of Paducah. In addition, the Director of the Department of Parks and Leisure Services shall serve as an ex officio
member of the board, but shall not have any voting rights.
SECTION 3. TERMS OF MEMBERS; APPOINTMENTS; VACANCIES; AND COMPENSATION.
The terms of the members of the Brooks Stadium Commission shall be four years, except that the members first appointed
shall be so appointed that the terms of not more than two members will expire in the same year. Any member of the board
may be removed by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners. Vacancies shall be filled in the same
manner as in the original appointments and for the unexpired term of the vacancy. Board members shall serve without
compensation.
SECTION 4. POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Brooks Stadium Commission shall promote
the full use of the Brooks Stadium facilities and adjacent properties as it deems in the best interest of the public. The
Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems advisable for the public use and enjoyment of the stadium.
Subsequent to the appointment of the Board members, the Board shall convene and elect a president and secretary. It shall
establish rules and regulations not inconsistent with its purpose, including the handling of public funds and budgeting.
The Brooks Stadium Commission shall not have the power or authority to sell, lease, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any
city property, nor shall it have the power or authority to enter into any agreement requiring the expenditure of city monies.
The City of Paducah hereby retains all of its right, title, and interest in and to the Brooks Stadium property, including all
improvements thereof.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will become effective upon
summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.
May
ATTEST:
Smith, City Clerk
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, January 14, 1997
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners,-Januafy 29, 19W
Recorded by Lanita Smith, City Clerks-3g;19�
Published by The Paducah Sun, . A3, /!? 9 7 `1
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