TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: November 5, 2025
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ORDINANCE- AMENDING CHAPTER 27 - PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 27-5 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND SECTION 27-6 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SMOKING AND VAPING IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND: Florida Statute 386.209 - Regulation of smoking preempted to state, allows municipalities to regulate and/or prohibit smoking and vaping, except for unfiltered cigars, within the boundaries of City parks.
This ordinance would provide for regulation of smoking and vaping in City parks. Enforcement of this ordinance would include removing violators from the park and possible trespass pursuant to Section 27-6, and as provided for in Section 1-8 of City Code.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
CONTACT PERSON: Michael A. Jones, CPRP - Director of Parks and Recreation