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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the continued use of a BMX bicycle facility in the County’s South Park by South Park BMX, Inc.
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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the continued use of a BMX bicycle facility in the County’s South Park by South Park BMX, Inc.
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WHEREAS, the County of Allegheny is the owner of real property on E. Park Drive in the County’s South Park known as the South Park BMX Track; and
WHEREAS, South Park BMX, Inc. is a bicycle organization that has conducted youth bicycle activities and hosted special events at the South Park BMX Track for more than forty years; and
WHEREAS, South Park BMX previously has been granted permission to have preferred use, provide structural upgrades, and perform routine maintenance at the South Park BMX Track; and
WHEREAS, the County’s Department of Parks has recommended that South Park BMX, Inc. be granted permission to continue to have preferred use, conduct activities, host special events, provide structural upgrades, and perform routine maintenance at the South Park BMX Track in the County’s South Park without interruption; and
WHEREAS, County Council believes that permitting South Park BMX Inc. to continue to use the designated area for such purposes will inure to the benefit of the citizens of Allegheny County through the promotion of youth athletic and social activities; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 2(k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power and duty by ordinance to lease or permit the use of County real property.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of the Preamble
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference as set forth in their entirety herein.
SECTION 2. Authorization to permit the use of County Real Property
Allegheny County Council hereby approves the continued use of a facility on East Park Drive in the County’s South Park by South Park BMX, Inc. for purposes of conducting BMX bicycle activities described above for a period beginning February 1, 2023, and ending January 31, 2026; provided however, that the proper officials of the County, with the consent of South Park BMX, Inc, are authorized to extend South Park BMX, Inc.’s use of the property for the purposes of conducting BMX bicycle activities for an additional two (2) years until January 31, 2028.
The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the authorization granted by this legislation.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall enter into effect as of February 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be determined to be unlawful, invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be considered severable from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which shall be in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Repealer. Any Resolution or Ordinance or part thereof conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed so far as the same affects this Resolution.