§ 67. Department of Recreation and Parks: Director – Powers and duties.

The Director of Recreation and Parks shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) subject to the provisions of Article V relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property, to establish, maintain, operate and control parks, zoos, squares, athletic and recreational facilities and activities for the people of Baltimore City, and to have charge and control of all such property and activities belonging to, or conducted by, the City;

(b) to provide concerts, symphonies and other musical entertainment for the people of Baltimore City;

(c) to provide for the protection and maintenance of all monuments belonging to the City;

(d) subject to the provisions of Article V relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property, to rent for department use buildings and other places suitable for the conduct of the activities of the Department. The Director is hereby authorized and empowered, with the consent of any other municipal agency, to organize and conduct play and recreational activities on grounds and in buildings under the control of such other agency and on such conditions as may be agreed to by such other agency.

(e) to charge and collect fees for admission, services and the use of facilities, and rentals for the use of property controlled by the Department; provided, that no lease of such facilities shall be made for a period of thirty days or more (or for successive periods aggregating thirty days or more) without the prior approval of the Board of Estimates. All moneys collected by the Department shall be accounted for as the Director of Finance prescribes.

(f) to adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the management, use, government and preservation of order with respect to all land, property, and activities under the control of the Department. To carry out such regulations, fines may be imposed for breaches of the rules and regulations as provided by law.