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ORDINANCE NO. 901 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.12 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY SETTING FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO PUB L I C LAKES AND RESERVOIRS WITHIN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City of Louisville has certain bodies of water within the City which are used for recreation facilities; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain rules and regulations be adopted for use of these lakes and other bodies of water. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1 . The following section is hereby added to Chapter 14.12, Title 14 of the Louisville Municipal Code: 14.12.050 - USE OF LAKES AND RESERVOIRS All rules and regulations set forth in this Chapter shall also apply to use of such facilities as public lakes, reservoirs or other bodies of water owned by the City of Louisville. In addition, all persons entering such lakes, reservoirs or bodies of water shall abide by the rules and regulations of the City, as provided in this Title and shall abide by the instructions and directions of duly authorized agents, employees or law enforcement officers of the City acting in their line of duty. Also, all such persons shall abide by rules and regulations as set forth by the Department of Community Services of the City of Louisville for use of said facilities. Said rules and regulations shall be posted at such locations as to provide notice to the citizens and members of the public using such facilities. Section 2 . Insofar as it is necessary to adopt this ordinance immediately in order to provide for the health and safety of the residents of the City who are using such facilities, and because of this ordinance is necessary to the immediate preservation of the public health or safety of the citizens and persons using such facilities, the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption in accordance with Section 31-16-105 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. ~~~RODUCED' READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this ,,~r/v1J day of , 1986. ~~ Mayor