Pueblo West Metropolitan District

109 E Industrial Blvd
PO Box 7005
Pueblo West CO 81007

Phone
(719) 547-2000 
Fax
(719) 547-2833

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm

 
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Use of District Property

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO

Article 1. PURPOSE.

9.1.1 Authority of District. The District has authority to establish parks and recreation facilities and to own other properties and the Board determines it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Pueblo West, to establish these Rules and Regulations for the use of District properties, including parks and recreation facilities.

Article 2. PARKS.

9.2.1 Hours.

a. Pueblo West parks will be open for public use between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 10:30 P.M. daily.

b. All organized activities within the park area shall be terminated no later than 10:30 o'clock P.M.

c. Park gates shall be secured by 10:30 o'clock p.m.

9.2.2 Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs.

a. No alcoholic beverages shall be carried upon, possessed or consumed within or upon any properties owned by the District, except as in accordance with Title 5 of these Rules and Regulations.

b. No prohibited drugs shall be carried upon, possessed, consumed, used or sold within or upon any properties owned by the District, including but not limited to Pueblo West parks facilities.

9.2.3 Unlicensed vehicles. Unlicensed vehicles (including dirt bikes) shall be prohibited from traveling within the boundaries of all Pueblo West parks.

9.2.4 Speed Limits. The maximum speed limit on all roads and vehicle right-of-ways within Pueblo West parks shall be 5 miles per hour.

9.2.5 General Restrictions

a. All persons using Pueblo West parks shall refrain from creating noise and disturbances which may create a nuisance to adjacent property owners.

b. Littering is strictly prohibited within Pueblo West park areas. Persons using picnic areas are required to clean up area following use of the area and all trash shall be deposited in appropriate containers.

c. Persons using Pueblo West parks, grounds and facilities shall do so in such a manner as to not create a nuisance or harassment of any other parties.

9.2.6 Fees. Fees for use of park facilities are set forth in Appendix B to these Rules and Regulations.

9.2.7 Special Permits. The Board reserves the right to issue special use permits for the use of Pueblo West parks. Said permits shall be issued at the discretion of the Board and may include permission for extended use of the park areas beyond the normal times the parks are open.

9.2.8 Parks Enforcement.

a. The District Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation of the District or any persons designated by them, may enforce these rules and regulations by the requiring of violators to leave the Pueblo West Park areas.

b. The Board of Directors may enforce these Rules and Regulations by:

1. Denying future use of all Pueblo West parks and recreation facilities.

2. Initiating criminal actions against violators in accordance with appropriate State Statutes and County Ordinances.



Article 3. RECREATION BUILDING, 230 E. GEORGE DRIVE.

9.3.1 Reservations. The recreation building must be reserved five days prior to any activity. All reservations for the use of the recreation center should be made by contacting the District Recreation Director at 547-7400.

9.3.2 Damage Deposit. A damage deposit shall be required to insure the recreation building will be left in an orderly manner

and that there is no damage to the buildings or furniture. All deposits shall be made to the District and will be returned to the depositor after inspection of the building has been made and it has been determined that the building has been left in a clean and orderly manner. The amount of the deposit is listed in Appendix "b".

On placing the deposit on file, the responsible party shall be required to sign an "Agreement of the User to Hold Harmless" form. This person shall also be responsible for occupying the building until the custodian arrives to lock the building.

9.3.3 Notice of Cancellation. Notice of cancellation of reservation is required at least 48 hours in advance of reserved date and time. If less than 48 hours notice of cancellation of reservation is given, the District shall retain the damage deposit. Any violation of local, county, district, state or federal laws and/or ordinances or rules and regulations shall result in forfeiture of the right to future use of the building by violators. Person(s) signing the Agreement of the User to Hold Harmless form shall be designated as the responsible party and is required to contact the District dispatcher at once should any problem occur with the building or should the activity extend beyond or end before the reserved time.

9.3.4 District Sponsored Activities. Activities sponsored by the District shall not be subject to fees for use of the recreation building.

9.3.5 Credit for Fees. Pueblo West organizations including, but not limited to Senior Citizens, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and other youth groups may apply for work projects to receive credit for payment of rental fees. These work projects may include policing park areas or roadways or assisting in maintenance of the park grounds.

9.3.6 Fees. Fees for use of the recreation building at 230 E. George Drive, are as set forth in Appendix B to these Rules and Regulations.