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(2) To the Executive Director of the Library, Recreational & Cultural Services Department (LRCS) the responsibility for the administration, use and operation of park facilities and recreation programs. Therefore, references to "Executive Director," "City," and "authorized City personnel" in these rules shall be deemed to include the Executive Director of Public Works and personnel from that department. It shall also be deemed to include the Executive Director of LRCS and personnel of that department when the use, conduct or authority involves recreation programs or activities, or park facilities directly associated with those recreation programs or activities. 1.003 HOURS PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS ARE CLOSED. (1) Unless a specific exemption has been granted by the City Council, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. of one day and 6:00 a.m. of the succeeding day, no person other than law enforcement or authorized personnel shall be in a park or open space unless driving, bicycling, walking, or otherwise moving through the park or open space on lawful business within the public street right-of-way or officially -designated bicycle path or sidewalk, or authorized to be in the park or open space by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. In addition to any closures or reductions in services dictated by budgetary constraints, the Director of Public Works may temporarily close all or any portion of a park, open space, or facility upon finding that conditions that threaten the welfare or safety of nearby residents exist, and the need to preserve their welfare and safety outweighs the public's right of access to the park, open space, and/or facility. The Director of Public Works' determination shall be by Administrative Order, shall contain the required findings, set forth the specific area that is closed. to entry, the date of closure, and the date upon which it will be reopened. Clearly visible signs shall be posted at park or open space entry points and such other locations deemed appropriate by the Director of Public Works advising the public that entry is prohibited and the penalty for violation. No person other than law enforcement officers or authorized personnel may enter or remain within a park, open space, or facility during the closure period set forth in the Director of'Public Works' order. (2) In addition to a closure ordered under Subsection (1) of this Section, the Director of the Public Works Department may restrict vehicular access to City parks or open space during regular open hours upon finding that such restriction is necessary for the preservation of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Eugene. Upon such a determination, the gates at park or open space entry points may be closed, and appropriate signs posted indicating the hours that vehicular access is prohibited. A closure under this Subsection shall not limit the public's right of non -vehicular access to a park or open space between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 1.004 USE PERMITS (1) Permit Required. Unless specifically authorized by the City pursuant to a written agreement, license, permit or other Administrative Rule., no person may conduct a public assembly, private gathering, parade, picnic, or other event involving more than 20 individuals in a Administrative Order — Page 6 of 36