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RESOLUTION NO. 07-099
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 01-156 (WHICH
AMENDED THE CURRENT FEES AND POLICIES FOR THE
SAVANNAS RECREATION AREA IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA)
BY AMENDING THE RATES AND CAMPING RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE SAVANNAS RECREATION AREA IN ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1, In 1996, in order to improve the financial operation of the Savannas Recreation
Area, the then Leisure Services Department created a five year fee adjustment and
improvement plan.
2. On October 22,1996, this Board adopted Resolution No. 96-310which approved
new and revised fees and charges for the first year of the five year plan.
3. On September 23, 1997, this Board adopted Resolution No. 97-154 which
approved new and revised fees and charges previously established forthe Savannas Recreation
Area for the second year of the five year plan.
4. On September 22, 1998, this Board adopted Resolution No. 98-238, which
increased the camping fees for the remaining three years of the established five year plan
through Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
5. On July 11, 2000, this Board adopted Resolution No. 00-152 which froze the fees
forthe Savannas Recreation Area until a revised rate structure was recommended tothe Board
of County Commissioners and adopted accordingly.
6. On June 25, 2001, this Board adopted Resolution No. 01-156 which amended
the current fees and policies for the Savannas Recreation Area in St. Lucie County, Florida.
7. In orderto compensateforthe cost of doing business, the Board has determined
that certain changes to the current fees and policies are warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St, Lucie
County, Florida:
1. The current fees and policies for the Savannas Recreation Area are hereby
amended as indicated in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. The proposed Rates and Camping Rules and Regulations shall become effective
on May 1, 2007.
3, In all other respects Resolution No, 01-156 shall remain in full force and effect.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Chris Craft
Vice-Chairman Joseph E. Smith
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis
Commissioner Doug Coward
Commissioner Charles Grande
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 24th day of April, 2007.
ATTEST:
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DEPUTY CLERK
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EXHIBIT "B"
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~SAVANNAS~
..'REcREATION AREA.
St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department
Savannas Recreation Area
The St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department welcO'mes you to the Savannas
Recreation Area, an outdoor recreation area prO'viding camping, canoeing, fishing, and picnic
facilities. Forthe enjoyment of all our guests, we ask that the following rules and regulations be
O'bserved:
Campe:round Occupancy: Six people may occupy a campsite. RVcampers may reserve a
campsite for a maximum stay of (2) 60-day stays or 120 days in a 12-month period. Tent
campers may reserve a campsite for a maximum. of 14 days>and must be outside the
campground for 3 days before returning and may only stay a maximum of 28days in a 6-month
period, The Savannas is for recreational camping, and Residential campine: is prohibited. Check
out time is 12pm daily. Campers wishing to register fO'r additional lengths of stay must re-
register and pay site fees by 12pm. Extension of check out time may result in an additional fee
of O'ne day's charge.
Fees: Site fees must be kept current, and fees for additional camping time must be paid no later
than 12pm. Fee discounts are available May through November. Please consultthe Reservation
and Fee information sheet.
Campers: Campers will be held responsible for any damage doneto park properties, vegetation,
or facilities bytheirfamily members, guests, or pets. Management reserves the right to remove
any camper who fails to pay rent when due or who willfully violates the park's rules and
regulations. Any personal items left by campers will be stored for 30 days then discarded, RV's
left by owners that have checked out will be towed at the owner's expense
Alcoholic Beverae:es: County Ordinance 82-10 prohibits the consumption O'falcohO'lic beverages
in the park.
Units per Site: One camping unit is permitted per site. Campers may park 2 vehicles attheir site.
Guests' vehicles are only allowed in permitted spaces. A small pup style tent for children's
sleeping arrangements or a screen room is permitted. Camping units must be clean and in good
repair. Items draped over tents such as tarps or clothing is prohibited.
Campsite Facilities: Most sites are supplied with picnic tables, grills and/or fire rings, electrical
and water hookups. Some sites have sewer hO'okups; these require the sewer "donuts".
Campsites are provided with backflow prevention O'n each water spigot, please dO' not remove
these, they are required by State Law. Only UL approved electrical cords should be used.
Wastewater Disposal: In accordance with Florida Law, Chapter 10jd-26, all wastewater must
go into a holding tank or sanitary sewer.
Campsite Reauirements: County and State regulations mandate that each site be kept neat. No
appliances, clotheslines, or interior furniture should be outside the camping unit. Only furniture
specifically designed for outdoor use is allowed to be outside of your RV. No outside storage is
permitted, around or under camping unit. No dumping of grey or black water is permitted unless
you are hooked up to a sewer dump. State regulations require a "donut" on sewer hookups.
No grills are to be placed on the picnic tables. Ground fires are only permitted in the fire rings
at designated sites. Only charcoal is to be burned in the grills. Only UL approved cords are to
be used to hook camping units up to the electrical.
Condition of Vehicles: Camping units must be free of holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking,
peeling, rusting, or other evidence of physical decay, Any camping unit that poses a health or
safety hazard to the patrons or staff ofthe park will not be permitted tö stay. All motor vehicles
must have current license plate and registration. No noisy cars, trucks, or motorcycles are
allowed in the area, Motorcycles and mini-bikes are to be used for the express purpose of
transportation and not to be ridden around the recreation area or the lakes. No overhauling or
repairing of cars, boats, motors, etc. may be done in the park. Any leaks will be cleaned up at
the owner's expense.
Laundry Facilities: Washers and dryers are available and we ask that campers not use trees,
shrubs, hoses, lavatories, or sinks for this purpose. No laundry lines are allowed.
Pets: Campers are permitted to bring 2 domestic pets (defined by city ordinance) per unit. They
must be kept on a standard leash, 6-8 feet, and cannot be staked out on a campsite or left
unattended. Pets need a license, collar, and must be properly vaccinated; in addition an owner's
nametag is suggested. They are not permitted around restrooms, or recreation lakes. Owners
are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and for their actions at all times.
Refuse: All refuse is to be placed in containers provided in the camping areas, or in the
dumpster by the sanitary dump station, Campers should maintain an orderly and clean
campsite.
Minor Children: An adult must accompany all minor children at all times while at the Savannas.
Parents or an adult must assume responsibility for small children when using restrooms and
other facilities.
Ouiet Hour: 10pm-8am; all guests should refrain from any unnecessary noise. All guests not
registered for overnight camping must vacate the area prior to 10pm. Any problems occurring
during this time should be reported to the resident attendant located in the mobile home on the
property.
Personal Property: The Savannas Recreation Area is not responsible for lost, stolen, ordamaged
personal items.
Golf Ball Damage: The Savannas Recreation Area and St. Lucie County are not responsible for
damage, losses, claims, expenses, or injury resulting from golf balls that stray into the Area from
the adjoining golf course.
Tropical Storms. Tornadoes, and Hurricanes: In the event that severe weather conditions are
predicted, campers may be asked to leave the campground for the duration ofthe emergency.
Rules Violations: Violations of these rules and regulations and of Federal, State, and County
laws and legal ordinances, or generally antisocial behavior, drunkenness, profanity, immoral
conduct and disruptive noises will result in expulsion from the park. Patrons who engage in
violent behavior will be evicted without notice.
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