2005 Ord No. 77

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 2005, AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Temporary Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Bella P. Asuncion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan- - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelina B. Andrada - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Gina G. Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Vice Mayor
(On Official Travel Abroad)
Hon. Brian Patrick H. Gordon - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Napoleon F. Capistrano- - - - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay


WHEREAS, RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines of 1991, Book III, Section 458 (a) (5) (i) provides that, “ The Local Legislation shall provide for the establishment, maintenance, protection and conservation of communal forests and watersheds, tree parks, greenbelts, mangroves and other similar forest development projects”;

WHEREAS, one of the popular parks in the City of Olongapo is “Marikit Park,” previously known for its alluring glamour and grandeur;

WHEREAS, “Marikit Park” can once again be revitalized and serve as another major tourism site in the city;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez, with unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to enact the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 77
(Series of 2005)

AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE MARIKIT PARK
RESTORATION PROJECT

SECTION 1. This project shall be called “Marikit Park Restoration Project”.

SECTION 2. This project is in coordination with the Office of the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Kabataan.


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SECTION 3. Aims of the Project:

(a) To bring back the beauty and magnificence of “Marikit Park” as a recreational park;
(b) To develop the park as a formative site for the development of talents and skills such as theatrical skills, singing, dancing and sports activities;
(c) To make the park productive by captivating once more the private corporations, companies and tourists to use it for commercial purposes;
(d) To develop it to a more Child Friendly Park through additional playground equipment;
(e) To eradicate the park’s negative connotation by eliminating untoward and indecent activities;
(f) To obtain and uphold the trust of the people concerning the park’s security and invulnerability.

SECTION 4. Scope of the Project:

(a) Additional ornamental plants like rose, gumamela, orchid, bougainvillea, yellow bell, petunia and many others inside and outside the Marikit Park;
(b) Re-painting of the ground, fence, tables, benches, and basketball court;
(c) Additional lights to illuminate the park even in nighttime in line with Section 3, e;
(d) Placing canopies to provide additional shelter for park activities and;
(e) Additional playground equipment in line with Section 3, d as sponsored by SK;
(f) Placing of signage (for cleanliness, vandalism, theft).

SECTION 5.

(a) In line with Section 3,e, the City PNP with the Executive Order coming from the City Mayor with regard to RA 6975, shall designate Police Officer everyday, one in the morning and one in the evening from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. to assure safety among the people in the park;
(b) To avoid violence of any forms in the park, there shall be opening and closing time with exemption provided by the adjacent section.

SECTION 6. The “Marikit Park” shall be open from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. everyday, except if it will be used for the following purposes:

(a) Commercial Purposes like concerts, organizational activities and all profitable activities;
(b) Religious Purposes like evangelization and any non-profitable activities.
(c) Civic Activities like sports leagues and public service activities.

In the aforementioned activities, a permit shall be secured from the office of the City Mayor, and assistance from the PNP shall be given to assure security.

SECTION 7. There shall be a daily cleaning activity, with exemption on Sundays; three (3) shifts a day; opening time, noon and closing time. This is in accordance with Ordinance No. 21, S. 1997 otherwise known as an “Ordinance Prescribing Rules and Regulations for the Use

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and Maintenance of Public Parks, Plazas and Playgrounds in the City of Olongapo and for Other Purposes.”

SECTION 8.. Effectivity. This shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 26, 2005.


ROLEN C. PAULINO
City Vice Mayor
(On Official Travel Abroad)


NOEL Y. ATIENZA CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
Temporary Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer City Councilor


BELLA P. ASUNCION MAREY BETH D. MARZAN
City Councilor City Councilor


ANGELINA B. ANDRADA BRIAN PATRICK H. GORDON
City Councilor City Councilor
(Absent)


ANSELMO A. AQUINO EDWIN J. PIANO
City Councilor City Councilor


GINA G. PEREZ NAPOLEON F. CAPISTRANO
City Councilor President, Liga ng mga Barangay
(Absent)

ROBINE ROSE C. BUENAFE
SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ______________________.


JAMES GORDON, JR.
City Mayor
ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.
Secretary to the City Mayor