HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-18-1169 - 04/16/2018 - AMEND CHPT 16 RE BOAT LAUNCH FEES HOURS RULESORDINANCE NO. MC-18-1169
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16, PARKS AND RECREATION RELATING TO
MILLER RIVERFRONT PARK BOAT LAUNCH
WHEREAS, the City of McHENRY, McHENRY County, Illinois, is a home rule
municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois,
and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and
functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois.
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, to amend
various sections of Chapter 16, PARKS AND RECREATION, of the McHenry Municipal Code
establishing Miller Riverfront Park Boat Launch Regulations, Hours of Operation, and Launch Fees;
and
WHEREAS, the McHenry City Council authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement on June
20, 2016, between the City of McHenry, Village of Johnsburg, and Village of Lakemoor to allow
residents of Lakemoor and Johnsburg use of the Miller Riverfront Park Boat Launch on the same
basis as that of the City's own residents for so long as the City operates a public boat ramp; and
WHEREAS the McHenry City Council has adopted these amendments to ensure all users of
the Miller Riverfront Park and Boat Launch use and enjoy the facilities in a safe and law abiding
manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF McHENRY, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, the following amendments shall be adopted
into Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code:
SECTION l:
Sec. 16-20-1. Unlawful boat docking.
(d) Riverfront Park Boat Launch: Motorboats 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Personal Water Craft,
9:00 AM to Dusk.
SECTION 2:
Sec. 16.22.1. Miller Riverfront Park Boat Launch Swimming Forbidden.
Miller Riverfront Park and Boat Launch is an unsupervised facility for the exclusive use of
individuals participating in boating and sailing activities. Swimming is forbidden.
SECTION 3:
Sec. 16-42 Park closing hours.
19. Miller's Riverfront Park 11:00 PM
SECTION 4:
(E) Miller Riverfront Park Boat Launch Hours, Resident/Non-Resident Fees.
All residents of the City of McHenry, Village of Lakemoor and Village of Johnsburg are
eligible for Resident fees. (Ref. Intergovernmental Agreement dated 6/20/2016.)
SEASON PASS OR DAILY FEE REQUIRED FOR ALL VESSELS
VALID MAY 1 THRU APRIL 30 — FEES NOT PRORATED
Launch Fees for
Residents (all watercraft)
Daily
$25
Season Pass
$150
Non Resident Launch
Fees (all watercraft):
Daily
$35
Season Pass
$180
(F) Daily/Season Passes. Daily Pass receipt shall be placed on windshield inside
driver's side of vehicle in a visible area. Season Pass Sticker shall be affixed to the
neck of the trailer and clearly visible when parked. Season Passes are non-
transferable and non-refundable.
(G) Penalties. Any vehicle or trailer parked in Miller Riverfront Park Boat Launch
without a valid Daily Pass Receipt that is clearly visible and placed on the front
windshield in the lower right hand corner of the driver's position; or Season Pass
Sticker properly displayed and clearly visible that is affixed to the neck of the trailer,
shall receive a citation as regulated in Chapter 13 of the City of McHenry Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Code.
SECTION 5: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority
of the corporate authorities of the City of McHENRY, Illinois.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication, as provided bylaw.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of APRIL 2018.
Voting Ave:
Voting Nay:
Santi, Curry, Condon, Glab, Mihevc, Schaefer
Devine
None
ATTEST:
Deputy Cit Jerk