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An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title IV, Public Places and Property, Chapter 463: Regulated Activities by adding an annual temporary Section 463.05, entitled "Temporary No Docking Zones During Regatta Activities Periods."
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WHEREAS, the EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta (the "Regatta") historically includes certain boating activities planned each summer (a "Regatta Activities Period"), and
WHEREAS, the Regatta attracts many boaters and spectators to the Pittsburgh region; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect boaters, spectators, and participating craft from the hazards associated with the Regatta, the U.S. Coast Guard has the authority to establish various temporary safety zones at various times/dates/locations on the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela Rivers; and
WHEREAS, although the Coast Guard and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have jurisdiction over navigation on the rivers, the City has jurisdiction over docking occurring on City-owned or controlled property; and
WHEREAS, the City currently holds riparian rights to certain property owned by the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County "(SEA") located along the Allegheny River and will cooperate with the SEA to control docking activities and emergency access along said property during Regatta Activities Periods; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City, its residents, and the general public to further regulate the docking of boats at certain locations/times during each annual Regatta Activities Period in order to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of all residents, visitors, and participants; and
WHEREAS, City Council now wishes to promulgate legislation to authorize the creation of "Temporary No Docking Zones" during each annual Regatta Activities Period.
Be it resolved by the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh City Code is hereby amended by adding Section 463.05, whi...
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