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June 20, 2011 (Regular Meeting) (d) Enforcement and Penalties Page 501 (1) Penalty for Violation. Following oral notice, by park personnel or sworn law enforcement officials or their designee, failure to cease smoking or using tobacco products constitutes an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). A citation may be issued by a sworn law enforcement officer or park staff or their designee. Conviction of an infraction under this section has no consequence other than payment of a penalty, and no court costs may be assessed. Additionallv, "Enforcement" as defined in Section 13, Enforcement. (2) Additional sanctions for employees. In addition to any penalty under subsection (a), employees of the County who violate this ordinance shall be subject to disciplinary action consistent with the County's human resources policies. Sec. 50 -14. Violations and fines. (a) Parking and speeding /reckless driving violations with corresponding fines are listed on Schedule 1, which is on file in the county offices and incorporated as if more fully set forth herein. The board of commissioners may amend Schedule 1 from time to time. (b) Violations of section 50 -5(2), (3) or (4) are punishable by the appropriate penalties and /or laws governing inland waters, as set forth by the state wildlife resources commission. Any and all enforcement officers of the wildlife commission have full authority to enforce these regulations. (c) Violation of Section 50.8 is punishable by a $50.00 fine. (d) Violations of this chapter may also constitute a civil offense and /or a misdemeanor pursuant to the applicable North Carolina General Statutes and may be punishable by additional fines or sanctions, including imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. (Ord. of 6 -17- 91(2), §§ 14, 15; Ord. No. 2003 -02, § 14, 15, 1- 27 -03; Ord. No. 2003 -03, § 14, 2- 17 -03) Adopted this the 20 day of June, 2011. /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Board of Commissioners Attest: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board (F -11) Parks Dept. - Proclamation - Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month Each year the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) designates July as National Parks and Recreation month. NRPA calls for Americans to celebrate the amazing resources, places and spaces that are publicly available through parks and recreation departments across the nation. At the May 19th meeting, the Parks Commission unanimously voted to recommend the Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month. The Parks staff has developed programs that will be geared toward the "Rock Your Parks" theme for 2011. Discovery Day Camp, Nature Programs, and Swimming Pool events will highlight the months activities. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2011 -06 DESIGNATION OF JULY AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Cabarrus County; and WHEREAS, our parks and recreation are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well -being of a community and region; and