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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION PAGE 2 7. Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets: Advise the City Council and City Administrator in the preparation of the annual budget and long-range capital improvement programs. 8. Rules and Regulations: Formulate and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the general public of any facilities in any park area. 9. Construction of Improvements: Advise the Council on maintaining and constructing roadways, paths, buildings, fountains, docks, boat houses, bath houses, refreshment booths, community center, pavilions and other necessary structures and improvements in parks. 10. Communication: Communicate regularly with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission through joint meetings and meeting minutes. 11. Athletic Awareness: Be aware of the role and services provided by athletic organizations within the community. 12. Sanitation and Reforestation Programs: Advise the City Council regarding sanitation and reforestation programs within the City. 13. Other Duties: Do whatever other acts are reasonable, necessary, and proper to carry out its prescribed powers and functions as set forth. Budget and Finances: 1. Annual Presentation of Proposed Budget: The Commission, through the City Parks and Recreation Division staff, should present, no later than August 1 of each year, a proposed budget, in such details as the Council shall require, of the financial needs for the ensuing fiscal year to operate and maintain the parks and open spaces, as well as provide recreation programs. 2. Fees and Charges: The Commission shall advise the Council to establish charges or fees for the restricted use of any facilities or to make any phase of the recreation program wholly or partially self-sustaining. 3. Rules and Regulations: The Council may establish such rules and regulations for the administration of the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission as it may deem necessary and may delegate such rule-making authority to the Commission, and the Commission shall have power to make such rules and regulations pursuant to delegated authority as it deems necessary for the purpose of performing its duties.