TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks and Recreation Director
James McMillan, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
DATE: January 2, 2024
RE:
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Unaccompanied Minors in City Facilities
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The purpose of this report is to address and discuss the request received from Council Member Jensen to research and provide a proposed policy regarding unaccompanied minors in City facilities.
North Carolina General Statute 14-318 remains the primary guidance acknowledged by the majority of organizations polled during research.
? 14-318. Exposing children to fire. If any person shall leave any child under the age of eight years locked or otherwise confined in any dwelling, building or enclosure, and go away from such dwelling, building or enclosure without leaving some person of the age of discretion in charge of the same, so as to expose the child to danger by fire, the person so offending shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1893, c. 12; Rev., s. 3795; C.S., s. 4443; 1983, c. 175, s. 9, 10, c. 720, s. 4; 1993, c. 539, s. 221; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Most agencies surveyed do not have a standard policy or a specific training program that can be cited, to address unaccompanied children. Most responses received were consistent in leaning on parental discretion.
Background:
Summary of Research:
FCPR contacted the following agencies or groups.
* Seven (7) parks and recreation agencies within the State of North Carolina
* Three (3) additional parks and recreation agencies within the US of varying populations but similar amenities
* Cumberland County Schools
* Cumberland County Department of Social Services
* Cumberland County Child Advocacy Center
* Air, rail and automotive travel groups
FCPR Policy:
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