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necessary execution of the terms of any contract or agreement with the city. (C) Any act otherwise prohibited by statute or local ordinances,is lawful if performed under, by virtue of and strictly within the provisions of a Department permit to do so,and to the extent authorized thereby. (Prior Code,§909.03)(Ord.557,passed 03-27-1995) §92.004 HOURS AND ACCESS. (A) The recreation and education opportunities of the system are available to all members of the public regardless of race,sex,age,creed,national origin or place of residency. (B) (1) The park system shall be open to the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m.,prevailing time in the city. No person shall remain,stop,use or be present within the confines of any open space site between the hours of 10:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Director in the case of emergency or when use permits have been authorized or for other reasons the Director may determine necessary or desirable. (2) Open space sites are subject to curfew hours in force in the city. (C) Any section or part of any open space site may be declared closed to the public by the Director at any time or for any interval of time,either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals,and either entirely or for certain uses as the Director shall find necessary. (Prior Code,§909.04)(Ord.557,passed 03-27-1995) §92.005 PERMITS. (A) Permits are required for the exclusive use of all or portions of specific areas, buildings and other system facilities;and for conducting special events such as those of a cultural,educational, political,religious or recreational nature;and for specific exemption from any provision of this chapter.Any person,group or association of persons required to obtain a permit must file an application for a permit with the Director. (B) The grantee of a permit is bound by this chapter and any department regulations in force as though the same were inserted in the permit. (C) The grantee of a permit is liable for any loss,damage or injury sustained by the system or by any person whatever, by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom the permits are issued. (D) The grantee of a permit may not transfer or relinquish the permit to another person or group of persons without the written permission of the Director. (E) The Director may revoke a permit upon evidence of a violation of this chapter. (F) No person may disturb, harass or interfere with the grantee of a valid permit, nor with any of the grantee's property or equipment. (G) Permits may be issued to adults only and an adult must be on the premises at all times during the duration of the permit. (H) No person or group may place or keep any goods,wares, merchandise or other articles on park property or facilities without the written permission of the Director. (I) No person may use park facilities such as picnic areas, ballfields,tennis courts or volleyball courts which have been reserved by another party,or to conduct picnic activity at reservation picnic sites in violation of a permit. (Prior Code,§909.05)(Ord.557,passed 03-27-1995)Penalty,see§92.999 §92.006 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES. (A) Swimming. (1) No person may bathe,wade or swim in any open space waters or at any city beach,except in such areas specifically designated for such use,and only at such times when a"beach open"sign is posted and an authorized lifeguard is on duty. (2) No person may bathe,wade or swim at any beach, except when dressed in bathing attire which is conducive to water safety. (3) No person may use at any beach any inner tube,water wings,raft, U.S.Coast Guard-approved life jackets when property attached or other inflatable or buoyant object,except if parents or a guardian adult is in the water with the child and is within arm's reach. (4) No person may possess, carry onto or scatter on any beach, any glass container, broken glass, metal can or other debris which could be a safety hazard. (5) No person having custody of any animal may permit the animal to enter any beach area during the swimming season so established by the Director.