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WHEREAS, the Berwyn Park District, Cook County , Illinois, has heretofore been duly organized and is now operating under the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitles “The Park District Code” of the State of Illinois, as amended, 70 ILCS 1205/1-1, et seq (the “Park District  Code”)and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto; and

WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to collect the various ordinances and regulations of the Berwyn Park District in one ordinance to provide a single instrument for the government of the business operation of the Park District, the use of the parks and the policing of them and other facilities of the District and rules affecting personal conduct of patrons and employees of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Berwyn Park District is authorized to take this action pursuant to section 8-1 (d) of Park District Code, 70 ILCS 1205/8-1 (d);            NOW, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE BERWYN PARK DISTRICT, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:

Chapter I - SCOPE

Section 1.01  Designation
            This ordinance shall be known as the “Ordinance Code of the Berwyn Park District, Cook County, Illinois” and the same may be so cited and referred to for the purpose of identification

Section 1.02 Scope
            This ordinance shall be applied to and be enforced in all of the territory  embraced in, heretofore added to and which may be embraced in the boundaries of said Berwyn Park District and in all parks, public places and other property and facilities of every kind owned by or within the jurisdiction of the District where within or outside the boundaries of said District.

Section 1.03 Construction of Words
Whenever in this ordinance the following terms are used they shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this section:

(a)	Board	Board of Commissioners of the Berwyn Park District, a Municipal Corporation, Cook County, Illinois
(b)	Director	Executive Director, the chief administrative officer of the District
(c)	District	Berwyn Park District
(d)	Park System	All of the real estate, personal property and other property of every kind owned, rented, or leased by the District
(e)	Person	Every natural person, firm, partnership, association or corporation
(f)	Permit & Reservation	Any authorization issued by the Director pursuant to the Reservation authority of the Board for a specified park privilege, activity, or event permitting the performance of a specified act or acts in the Park System
(g)	Rules & Regulations	Any regulation adopted by the Board
(h)	Vehicles	Any device, conveyance or combination of conveyances, wheeled or without wheels (except baby carriages, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assisted means) motor power or self propelled, that in, around or on which a person or thing is or may be carried and include without limitation bicycles, scooter, skateboards, mini-bikes, motorcycles and snowmobiles.
(i)	Commissioner	An elected or appointed member of the Board, as prescribed by law

Section 1.04 Statutory Control
           This ordinance shall be subject to and controlled by “The Park District Code” of the State of Illinois and all other laws affecting the District.

Section 1.05  Incorporation of Preambles
           The preambles of the Ordinance are found to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this Ordinance as if set forth in full.

Chapter II - ORGANIZATION

Section 2.01 Government
            The government of the District shall be vested in the Board of Commissioners duly elected as provided by law.

Section 2.02 Annual Meeting
            The annual meeting of the Board shall be held on the third Tuesday in May of each year at 7:30 p.m.

Section 2.03 Regular Meetings
            Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., provided that the Board may by resolution from time to time cancel any regular meeting.

Section 2.04 Special Meetings
            Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President whenever he shall deem it necessary, or shall be called by the President at the request of any two commissioners.  Written notice of  any special meeting  shall be given in accordance with law.

Section 2.045 Open Meetings Act
            All meetings, including annual, regular, special, and committee meetings, held for the purpose of discussing public business shall be open to the public, except when specifically exempt matters are being discussed as provided by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. 

Section 2.046  Minutes of Meetings
            The Board must keep written minutes of all meetings whether open or closed.  The minutes must include, at a minimum, the date, time, place of meeting, who was present, and a summary of discussions and a record of any votes taken.

Section 2.05 Place of Meeting
            Annual and regular meetings of the Board shall be held at the administrative building of the District, 3701 S. Scoville Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois or at such other place as the Board may specify in accordance with law.  Special Meetings shall be held at such office or such other place  as the Board shall specify.

Section 2.06 Quorum
            A majority of the duly elected and qualified commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; if no quorum is present, the commissioners attending may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present.

Section 2.07 Ordinances in Writing
            All ordinances or resolutions  of the Board shall be in writing and kept in a regular book of records, open to public inspection at all reasonable and proper times.

Section 2.08 Voting
            The yeas and nays shall be taken by roll call upon the passage of all ordinances, resolutions, and upon all propositions to create any liability, or for the expenditure or for the appropriation of money, and in all cases at the request of any commissioner and shall be entered upon the minutes of the proceedings.  The act of the majority of the commissioners present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board, unless otherwise required by law.

Section 2.09 Rules of Order
            The most recent edition of  Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all questions or procedure not otherwise provided for herein, provided  that such Rules of Order are not contrary to law.

Chapter III - OFFICER AND EMPLOYEES

Section 3.01 Officers
            The officers of the Board shall include the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, as prescribed by the law.

Section 3.02 Election and Term of Office
            a) The officers of the District shall be elected annually by the Board at the annual meeting, pursuant to law. If the officers shall not be elected at such meeting, they shall be elected at another Board meeting held as soon thereafter as possible. Each officer shall hold office until the next annual meeting or until his successor is duly elected and has been qualified, or until his death, or until he shall resign, or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter prescribed.  Vacancies may be filled by the Board at any of its meetings. In case of temporary absence or inability of any officer to act as such, the Board may fill his office pro tempore.

Section 3.03 President
            The President shall be the executive officer of the Board. It shall be his duty to preside at all the meetings when present, to sign all contracts and other papers authorized by the Board, to see that all ordinances of the Board are enforced and that all orders of the Board are faithfully executed, and to exercise general supervision of all officers and employees and over the business and property of the District; all subject, however, to direction and approval of the Board. He shall appoint all committees, and shall be an ex-officio member of the committees, and shall have the right to vote on all questions coming before the Board.

Section 3.04 Vice-President
            The Vice-President, in the absence of the President, or in the event of his refusal or inability to act, shall be vested with the powers to perform the duties of the President.

Section 3.05 Secretary
            The Secretary shall keep the Corporate Seal and all books and records pertaining to the District, shall attest and affix the Corporate Seal to all instruments requiring such action when authorized by ordinance or vote of the Board, and shall cause all ordinances, resolutions, and other actions of the Board requiring publication to be duly publicized.  He shall give notice of and attend all meetings of the Board and keep a full and true record of its proceedings including all ordinances passed.  The Secretary need not be a member of the Board;  in such case the Board may fix his compensation as prescribed by law.

Section 3.06 Treasurer
            The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Board, which shall and prescribe his duties and term of office, and may require a bond equal to the potential loss to the District. The Treasurer need not be a member of the Board; in such case the Board may fix his compensation. The Treasurer shall receive and safely keep all monies belonging to the District. He shall oversee depositing, in the name of the District, all monies belonging to the District, and received by the District, in the bank or banks approved and designated by the Board. He shall make monthly reports to the Board of all receipts and disbursements, submitting at the January meeting a detailed statement showing all receipts and disbursements during the preceding year. Acting under the supervision of the Board, the Treasurer shall oversee the bookkeeping and system of accounts. He shall furnish to any Commissioner information as to any matter relating to this office, requested by same, including copies of records of receipts and disbursements, Statements of account, audits and other records of the District under his control and supervision.

Section 3.07 Attorney
            The Attorney shall have charge of all legal matters and of the prosecution and defense of all litigation in which the District is interested.  He shall draft ordinances, resolutions and other instruments required by the Board and shall give opinions on questions referred to him. The Board retains the authority to appoint any other attorney for specific legal work. The Board may appoint annually an Attorney in the manner prescribed for officers herein and may further employ such employees from time to time, as may be required, defining and prescribing  his respective duties and compensation.

Section 3.08 Executive Director
            The Executive Director of the Berwyn Park District shall be the chief administrative officer of the District and is directly responsible to the Board for the administration of the District. He shall have complete authority regarding agency operations as prescribed by law and in the District policies.

Section 3.09 Additional Duties of Officers and Employees
            In addition to the duties herein above specified, each officer and employee shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Board or by law.

Section 3.10 Compensation of Officer and Employees
            The officers who are not members of the Board and all employees shall receive compensation for their services as the Board shall from time to time determine. The Board shall annually review the compensation paid to such persons.

Section 3.11 Bonds
            Before entering upon their respective duties, all officers and employees may be required to give bond in such penal sum and with such conditions and security as may be determined by the Board.

Section 3.115 Removal of Officers
            Any officer, employed by the Board other than a Commissioner may be removed by the Board whenever in its judgment the best interests of the District would be served thereby.

Section 3.12 Declared Vacancies
            Whenever any Commissioner dies, becomes under legal mental disability, ceases to be a legal voter in the District,  is convicted of an infamous crime, refuses or neglects to take oath of office, or refuses or neglects to  perform the duties of office, or attend  3 or more consecutive regularly scheduled Board meetings without being excused by motion of the Board, or for any other reason specified by law, then the office of said Commissioner may be declared vacant by the Board.  The Board may fill the vacancy by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the Board as prescribed by law.

Chapter IV - OFFICER AND EMPLOYEES

Section 4.01 Committees
            The President may establish such standing and special committees as may be necessary from time to time and to fix the duties thereof. Standing committees include, but are not limited to, Building & Grounds, Finance, Personnel & Policy, Recreation, and Committee of the Whole.

Chapter V - CONTRACT AND DISBURSEMENTS

Section 5.01 Contracts
            All contracts for supplies, materials or work involving and expenditure in excess of  the amount allowed by law shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after due advertisement, except contracts which by their nature are not adapted to award by competitive bidding except for such other contracts as are or may be excepted by law.

Section 5.02 Financial Liability
            No Commissioner nor any person whether in the employ of the Board or otherwise, shall have the power to create debt, obligation, claim liability, for or on account of said District, or the monies or property of the same, except with the express authority of said Board conferred at a meeting thereof and duly recorded in the record of proceedings.

Section 5.03 Monthly List of Bills
           The Treasurer shall cause to be submitted to the Board at its monthly meeting a written statement of proposed expenditures from the funds of the District. Such list shall set forth the name of the payee and the amount and purpose of the expenditure. A majority of the members of the Board shall indicate their approval of the expenditures by a yea vote or their disapproval by a nay vote.

Section 5.04 Warrants
           Warrants for the payment of the authorized salaries of all officers and wages of all employees, those for the payment of maturing interest and principle of the bonded indebtedness of the District and those for payment of duly authorized contracts shall be drawn and issued as they become due and payable. No other checks shall be issued except as authorized of the board.

Chapter VI - FISCAL AFFAIRS

Section 6.01 Fiscal Year
            The fiscal year of the District shall commence on the first day of January and end on the thirty-first day of December in calendar year.

Section 6.02 Budget & Appropriation
           Within the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Board shall adopt the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for that fiscal year, or as may be prescribed by law.

Section 6.04 Tax Levy
            In not less then ten (10) days after the passage of the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance , the Board shall adopt the annual tax levy ordinance and special levy ordinance for special taxes, now or hereafter authorized to be levied, which said ordinances shall be duly certified by the Secretary and a certified copy thereof filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, not later than the third Tuesday in December or such other date as may be required by law.

Chapter VII - CORPORATE SEAL

Section 7.01 Corporate Seal
           The Corporate Seal of the District shall be in circular form with the words “Berwyn Park District, Berwyn, Illinois” between concentric rings upon the margin and the words “Corporate Seal” within the inner circle.

Chapter VIII - PARK POLICE

Section 8.01 Police Force
            The Police Force of the District shall consist of the  Commissioners, Park Police Officers, the Berwyn Police Department, Cook County, Illinois, its officers, and such police officers and special police with such rank, title and compensation as may be employed and determined by the Board.

Section 8.02 Duties
            The Park Police Force shall be conservators of the peace within the park system and shall be responsible for the enforcement of the ordinances, regulations and restrictions of the District.

Section 8.03 Powers
            The members of the Police Force shall have the power to make arrests on view of an offense, or upon warrants for violation of the law, or for any breach of the peace, in the same manner as the police in cities organized and existing under the general laws of the State, pursuant to law.

Section 8.04 Chief of Police
            a) The Board shall appoint the Executive Director as Chief of Police of the District on a yearly basis.
            b) All police and special police so appointed by the Board shall be under the command of the Chief of Police of the  District.
            c)  The Chief of Police of the District shall report and be under the authority of the Executive Director of the District.

Section 8.05 Qualifications
            The Board may, from time to time, specify the qualifications of the police officers appointed by it, pursuant to law.

Section 8.06 Prosecutors
            The Attorney for the Berwyn Park District, is hereby appointed prosecutor  for the Berwyn Park District, whose duties shall be to prosecute violations and arrests made by the Police Force herein designated in connection with Ordinance Code Violations. The Board retains the power to appoint any other attorney as prosecutor for the District.

Chapter IX - PARK REGULATIONS

Section 9.01 Advertising
            No person shall display any placard or advertisement of any kind in the Park System, nor shall any person distribute, cast, throw or place any hand bill, pamphlet, circular, advertisement of any kind, nor post, stencil or otherwise affix any notice, or bills, advertisements or other papers, upon any structure or thing in or about the Park premises without the express written consent of the Board.

Section 9.02 Animals
            a) Birds and Animals - No person shall trap, catch, wound or kill, or treat cruelly, or attempt to trap, catch, wound or kill any bird or animal, or molest or rob any nest of any bird or animal, in the Park System.
            b) Dogs and Cats - No person shall bring a dog or cat, controlled or owned, within the Park System, whether on leash or otherwise.           
            c) All Other Animals -  No person shall permit to be loose or lead any animal in and upon the Park System.
            d) Apprehension - Any animal found within the Park system, in violation of this section, may be apprehended, removed to an animal shelter, public pound, or any other place provided for that purpose, and impounded, all at the expense of the owner.

Section 9.03 Parades and Public Meetings
            No person or persons shall call, hold or participate in any procession, public meeting, gathering or parade, nor shall any person or persons be a participant in any public entertainment of any nature in the Park System without the express written consent of the Board, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such consent may require, without limitation, payment of expenses and indemnification of the District.

Section 9.04 Solicitations
            No person shall ask or solicit alms or contributions of any kind for any purpose within the Park System without the express written consent of the Board, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.  Such consent may require, without limitation, payment of expenses and indemnification of the District.

Section 9.05 Noise
            No person within the Park System shall make, aid, countenance, abet or assist in making or causing any noise or diversion tending to a breach of the peace in the Park System.

Section 9.06 Closing Hours
            The Park System of the District shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. prevailing time until dawn of the following day, except as may be permitted with the express consent of the Executive Director. No person or property of any kind shall remain in the Park System after closing time, except as expressly permitted by the Executive Director.

Section 9.07 Fires
            No person shall ignite or make use of any fire in the Park System, except in authorized locations as specified by the District.

Section 9.08 Interference with Park Police
            No person shall resist, hinder or delay any member of the Park Police in the discharge of any official act of duty nor fail or refuse to obey any lawful order or direction of such member.

 Section 9.09 Impersonation of  Park District Personnel
            No person shall falsely represent or impersonate any member of the Park Police, Commissioner, or employee of the District.

Section 9.10 Improper Behavior and Conduct
            No person shall use any abusive, threatening, profane or obscene language, or language calculated to occasion breach of the peace, nor induce, permit or perform and indecent or obscene act or behavior, nor exhibit, possess or transfer any obscene pictures, writings or articles within the Park System.
Section 9.11 Minors
            No parent, guardian custodian or minor shall permit or allow such minor to do any acts within the Park System that violates any law, ordinance or rule of the District.

Section 9.111 Parental Responsibility
            Any parent, parents, or legal guardian of a children under the age of 17 shall be held financially responsible for any and all damages caused by said child or children to the extent allowed by law.

Section 9.12 Dumping, Refuse, and Littering
            No person shall deposit, dump, throw or place any coal, ashes, dust, manure, garbage, glass, rubbish on or upon the Park System and no person shall permit paper to be deposited in and upon the Park System, except in such receptacles as may be provided for that purpose.

Section 9.13 Restricted Areas
            No person shall enter upon any portion of the Park System where persons are prohibited by sign or notice.

Section 9.14 Fireworks
            No person shall carry or in any way use, discharge or operate within the Park System any explosive substance or item, except as expressly allowed by the Board.

Section 9.145 Weapons
            No person shall carry or in any way use, discharge or operate within the Park System any weapon as defined by Federal, State, or local statutes except as provided for and prescribed by law.

Section 9.15 Missiles
            No person shall throw, project or cast, encourage others in throwing, casting or projecting any stone, projectile or missile into, upon or at any building or structure, object or person within the Park premises.

Section 9.16 Golf Clubs
            No person shall use any golf clubs or golf balls on any property which is owned or possessed by the Park District unless said person does so under the immediate supervision of a golf instructor employed by the Berwyn Park District.

Section 9.17 Destruction of Property
            No person shall cut, break, remove or in any way injure or deface any tree, shrub, plant, flower, turf, building, lamp, post, fences or other structure located within the Park System.

Section 9.18 Assault and Battery
            No person shall commit an assault or an assault and battery upon another person in the Park System as defined by Illinois Statues as revised.

Section 9.19 Prohibition of Carrying Vegetation onto Park Premises
            No person shall bring into or upon the Park System any tree, shrub, plant or bulb or any newly plucked branch or portion of a tree, shrub or plant.

Section 9.20 Intoxication
            No person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or illegal substances shall enter or remain in the Park System nor shall any person bring into, sell, give , or partake of any intoxicating substance or beverages within the Park System, except as expressly allowed by the Board.

Section 9.21 Selling
            No person shall sell, exchange, offer for sale or exchange any goods, wares, or merchandise of any kind within the park system without first having obtained the written consent of the Executive Director to do so.

Section 9.22 Playground Equipment: Use By Adults Prohibited
            No adult person shall in any manner use any playground apparatus or devices designed exclusively for use by children. Tot Lot component equipment is exempt due to its designed nature to be interactive play for children 0 to 6 years of age with their parents/ and or guardians.

Section 9.23 Illegal Assembly
            No person shall, in conjunction with others, assemble within the Park System for unlawful purpose or for the purpose of annoying or disturbing others.

Section 9.24 Games and Sports
            No person shall engage in any sport, game or amusement in the Park System, except such portions thereof as may be designated by the Executive Director and then only under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by him. No person shall engage in any activity in a rough or reckless manner so as to endanger, injure or damage persons or property in any way.

Section 9.25 Camping / Sleeping
            No person shall place, erect, or use a hammock, swing, tent, or shelter or otherwise camp or sleep in the Park System except such organizations who may have received written permission from the Executive Director to do so.

Section 9.26 Excavation
            No person shall excavate or take soil or other property of any kind from the Park system under the jurisdiction of the District without permission

Section 9.27  Smoking
            No person shall smoke any tobacco item such as cigarettes, cigars and /or pipe tobacco in any building owned or possessed by the District.

Section 9.28 Loitering
            No person or persons shall congregate around or in parked vehicles or loaf or loiter anywhere within the park system
Section 9.29 Alcoholic Beverages
            No person shall consume, have in possession or control beer, wine, ale, or other intoxicating liquors while in or upon any property of the District, except as expressly allowed by the Board.

Section 9.30 Bicycles
            No person shall ride any bicycle upon the lawns or playgrounds of the Park System.

Section 9.305 Rollerblading & Skateboarding
            No person shall ride or skate on roller blades, skate boards, or the like on any tennis court, railing, bench, wall, or the like within the Park System.

Section 9.31 Metal Detectors
            No person shall operate any device which is designed for the detection of metal objects on or below property which is owned or possessed by the Park District.

Section 9.33 Gambling and Fortune Telling
            No person shall tell fortunes, play games of chance or use any gambling device in the Park System, nor shall any person make bet of any kind therein unless  express written permission is obtained from the Board.

Section 9.34 Hindering Employees
            No person shall interfere with, or in any manner hinder any employee of the Park District while engaged in constructing, repairing or caring for any Park Property.

Section 9.35 Breach of Peace
            No person shall make, aid, countenance, assist or abet any loud, unusual, or improper noise, threat, fight, riot, disturbance, nuisance, breach of peace, or diversion tending to breach the peace of the Park System.

Chapter X - REGULATION OF VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND PARKING

No person shall in connection with any property of the District:

Section 10.01 Vehicle Operation and Equipment
            Operate, or cause to be operated, any motorized vehicle that does not comply with or in a manner that does not comply with the Vehicle Code of the State of Illinois or other law(s) of the State of Illinois or ordinances of the City of Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois where applicable, together with such regulations as are contained in this ordinance and as from time to time amended, having to do with the equipment, control, licensing, registering and use of motorized vehicles and/or the licensing of operators of such vehicles.

Section 10.02  Vehicle Types and Access Allowed
            a) Operate, or cause to be operated, any vehicle anywhere except on the roads, drives, and parking areas provided, without a permit therefore from the Director and then only in compliance with the directions and restrictions of the police.
            b) Operate, or cause to be operated, any motor vehicle anywhere that is not licensed or permitted to be operated on the roads, streets, and highways of the State of  Illinois without a permit from the Director and then only in those areas specified and in accordance with the rules and restrictions duly set forth.  Vehicles not so licensed and, therefore, subject to the provisions of this sub-section including, but are not limited to, snowmobiles, go-carts, trail bikes, and such other all-terrain off-road vehicles.
            c) Operate or move, or cause to be operated or moved, any vehicle closed in as a result of the closing of the park at the proper posted time, without written permission of the Director or until such time that the park is officially opened.
            d) Operate a vehicle on any road, drive or parking area posted, gated or barricaded as closed to public traffic.

Section 10.03 Right-of-Way  
            Operate a motor vehicle in such a manner as to fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians or to deprive or unreasonably interfere with the equal rights of any other person to use the property of the District.

Section 10.04 Parking
            a) Park a vehicle overnight without a permit from the Director.
            b) Park a vehicle in such a way to block in another parked vehicle.
            c) Park a vehicle in such a way to block, restrict or impede the normal traffic flow.
            d) Park a vehicle in a zone or area posted prohibiting parking
            e) Park a vehicle on lawn areas or grounds
            f) Park a vehicle and leave their vehicle within the park system unless involved in a park district activity/program or spectator thereof such activity/program.

Section 10.05 Speed Limits
            Operate a vehicle or cause to be propelled on any road, drive, or parking area at a greater speed greater than the speed limit posted along the right-a-way or, in the absence of such posted limit, at a speed in excess of 10 mph.

Section 10.06 Signs
            Fail to observe all traffic signs, and control devices erected and maintained by the District indicating speed, direction, restrictions as to vehicular use, caution, stopping or parking.

Section 10.07 Negligent or Careless Driving
            Operate any motor vehicle in the park in a reckless manner, or carelessly so as to endanger life or property.

Section 10.08 Overweight
            Operate any motor vehicle having a gross weight capacity, including vehicle and maximum load in excess of 8,000 pounds, or any vehicle bearing a Class C or heavier license plate pursuant to Chapter 95 1/2, Section 3-815 Illinois, revised Statutes, except emergency vehicles, without permit from the Director.

Section 10.09 Improper Vehicle Operation
            a) Operate a motor vehicle at a rate of speed or in any manner that is unreasonable or imprudent not having regard to the traffic and use of the way, condition of the weather, visibility, condition of the roadway and other surrounding conditions, so as to endanger the life or limb or injure the property of any persons.
            b) Operate a vehicle in such a manner as to deprive or unreasonably interfere with the equal rights of any other person to the use of such public street or highway.
            c) Operate a vehicle in such a manner as to cause or produce unnecessary loud, excessive or unusual noise by the racing motor, by lack of muffler or use a muffler cutout, by tire friction upon rapid turning or weaving, by spinning of the wheels from standing or slow moving position produced by sudden unnecessary motor acceleration, or by continuous unnecessary sounding of a horn or other signal device.
            d) operate a vehicle in disregard of any sign, signal, marking or device erected, constructed or created by the village or any public body or official having jurisdiction for the purposes of regulating, warning or guiding traffic or contrary to the order of direction of any police officer or other person duly authorized to direct or regulate traffic.

Section 10.10  Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs
            No person who is a habitual user of narcotic drugs or who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a controlled substance shall drive, operate, or be in possession or control of, or attempt to drive or operate, any vehicle on any Park District property.

Section 10.11  Impounding of Vehicles
            Any vehicle parked or standing within the Park System in violation of any law, ordinance, or rule is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.  Such vehicle may be removed and impounded and the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall pay all charges and expenses arising out of any action taken hereunder.

Chapter XI - ENFORCEMENT

Section 11.01 Permits and Reservations
            Permits shall be issued and permission granted, without limitation, only upon the payment of such fees as may be established from time to time by the District. All terms for the issuance of the permits and granting permission must be strictly complied with and any violation of same or any other law, ordinance, or rule of the District shall be grounds for revocation of same.

Section 11.03 Rules to be Obeyed
            No person shall violate or disobey any rule of the District relating to the use and government of the Park System.

Section 11.04 Exemption
            No provision of this ordinance shall make unlawful any act necessarily performed by any member of the Police Force or employee of the Park District in carrying out his duties and responsibilities.

Section 11.05 Penalties
            Any person violating or disobeying any clause or provision of any section of this ordinance, may forthwith be ejected from the Park System and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. The fine and/or restitution shall be recovered in manner and form as provided by law. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which violation occurs or continues.

Section 11.06 Owner Liability
            Any person who is owner, registered owner, or in control of any animal, vehicle or other property of any kind, brought, placed, parked, or remaining in the Park System, or otherwise in violation of this Ordinance or other ordinance or rule of the District, shall be deemed Prima Facie responsible for the violation involved and subject to the penalties provided herein, to the extent allowed by law.

Chapter XII - ENACTMENT

Section 12.01 Repeal
            All ordinances, resolutions and rules in conflict or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 12.02 Publication in Book Form
            In lieu of other publications, this Ordinance shall be published in book or pamphlet form and when so published shall become effective with the same force and effect as if otherwise published.  Such book or pamphlet shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this Ordinance in all courts or places without further proof, all as provided by law.

Section 12.03 Effective Date:
            This Ordinance shall take effect and be:
            a) In force from and after its passage, approval and publication in book or pamphlet form as provided by law,
            b) If any part or section of this Code is found to be invalid or unconstitutional the remaining portions of this Code shall remain in full force and effect.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Park Commissioner of the Berwyn Park District this 22nd day of  September, 1998.