Household Pets
WHEREAS Article IV, Section 7 of the Corporate Bylaws empowers the Board of Directors (“Board” or “Directors”) of the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. (“RCSC” or “Corporation”) to adopt Policies (“BP” or “Policies”) not in conflict with the Restated Articles of Incorporation (“Articles”) or the Corporate Bylaws (“Bylaws”).
WHEREAS to minimize inconsistencies, misunderstandings and misinterpretations inherent in verbal instructions, rules and regulations, the Board of Directors has established Board Policies in written form. Such Policies shall be titled, numbered and indexed for easy reference and use.
WHEREAS the Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Corporate Bylaws shall take precedence over Board Policies and that the following Board Policy on Code of Conduct and RCSC Rules and Regulations shall provide instruction, direction and guidelines regarding such and shall remain in effect until such time it is amended or removed by the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Corporation shall adhere to the following policies regarding Household Pets:
Pets are not allowed on RCSC property or in RCSC facilities, including but not limited to all recreation centers, golf courses, parking lots, bowling centers, and club rooms, except in the following cases:
1. Dog Parks Owned and Operated by RCSC;
2. Best Friends Dog Club; and
3. Dogs Trained To Assist The Handicapped.
Under the above named three exceptions, owners of dogs must follow the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Animal Control Ordinance and any and all rules and regulations established by the RCSC. Dogs must be licensed, and must wear dog tags at all time while on RCSC property. Whenever an animal injures any person or causes any damage to any property, the incident shall be reported to the Maricopa County Enforcement Agent immediately by the person(s) having direct knowledge of the incident and said person(s) shall complete an RCSC incident report and submit it to the Corporate Office.
DOG PARKS OWNED AND OPERATED BY RCSC:
Please refer to the Dog Parks section in Board Policy Resolution No. 10 titled Code of Conduct and RCSC Rules and Regulations.
BEST FRIENDS DOG CLUB
The Best Friends Dog Club members may bring their dogs for training, classes and events in the fenced area designated for such. Dogs are to remain confined to this area. Dog owners must abide by the following rules.
1. All dogs must be licensed and wear a dog tag at all times.
2. Dogs must be on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and directly under the owner’s control when brought to the RCSC facilities.
3. Dogs actively engaged must be under the control of the owner or trainer. The owner or trainer must have in their possession a dog leash of not more than six feet in length and be of sufficient strength to control said dog.
4. Injury to any person or damage to any property by a dog shall be the full responsibility of the dog owner or person or persons responsible for the dog when the injury or damage occurs.
5. Whenever an animal injures any person or causes any damage to any property, the incident shall be reported to the Maricopa County Enforcement Agent immediately by any person(s) having direct knowledge of the incident and said person(s) shall complete an RCSC incident report and submit it to the Corporate Office.
DOGS TRAINED TO ASSIST THE HANDICAPPED
Dogs trained to assist the handicapped are allowed on RCSC property when they are performing for their owners the services for which they have been trained; seeing-eye, hearing-ear, etc. The dogs also must meet the requirements of the Maricopa County Animal Control Ordinance. The following will be required:
1. Dog must be licensed and wear a dog tag at all times.
2. Dog must be on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and be directly under the owner’s control.
3. Injury to any person or damage to any property by a dog shall be the full responsibility of the dog owner or person or persons responsible for the dog when the injury or damage occurs.
4. Whenever an animal injures any person or causes any damage to any property, the incident shall be reported to the Maricopa County Enforcement Agent immediately by any person(s) having direct knowledge of the incident and said person(s) shall complete an RCSC incident report and submit it to the Corporate Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be posted on the RCSC website for members and shall be made available to members upon request at no cost. Adopted and signed this 27th day of March, 2014 at a duly called Board meeting by a majority (5) of the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. Board of Directors.