Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is a nine (9) member Advisory Committee appointed by the City Commission and who are appointed for a Term of four years.

“The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is to promote park and recreation programs of the City and to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other City Staff and the City Commission as needed, policies and actions to promote, plan, design, construct and utilize city parks and related special events, fundraising and recreation programs.

The Committee shall perform the following duties: 
(1) Advise and assist the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other City Staff and the City Commission as needed, in matters involving or affecting City parks and recreation: 
(2) Keep the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other City Staff and the City Commission as needed, informed of the status and progress of recreational and parks services, plans, special events, fundraisers and activities; 
(3) Advise and make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other City Staff and the City Commission as needed, regarding the promotion of citizen participation in recreation and park programs and distribution of information about leisure activities offered by the City; and 
(4) Assist the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other City Staff and the City Commission as needed, in the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.”

Regular meetings are held Quarterly on the first Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 5:30 p.m.