(A) Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit application fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council.
(B) If any condition of approval requires the permittee to obtain and utilize services, equipment or personnel to be provided by the city, the Chief Executive Officer shall provide the permittee with an estimate of the cost thereof, based upon the actual cost to the city of providing such service, equipment, or personnel for the time(s) and in the place(s) required. The permit shall not be issued until such time as the permittee has posted with the city a deposit in the total amount of the estimated cost.
(C) If a group gathering includes the use of horses or other large animals, the operation of water stations, or food or beverage distribution or sales, a deposit reasonably calculated to cover the cost of cleaning the public place after the conclusion of the group gathering may be required. The permit shall not be issued until such time as the permittee has posted such deposit with the city.
(D) The city shall keep true and accurate records of the actual costs of services, equipment, personnel, or clean-up incurred in connection with the group gathering. Such costs shall include all costs incurred by the city in anticipation of the group gathering, even if the event is cancelled. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, any excess funds shall be promptly refunded to the permittee. If the actual costs exceed the deposit, the city shall send notice to the permittee of the amount due, which shall be due and payable within ten days of the date of notice.
(E) Any indigent natural person who intends to organize a demonstration who cannot obtain a permit because of an inability arising from such indigence to pay the costs or obtain the insurance required by this subchapter may request the Chief Executive Officer to recommend alternatives to the scale, time, place, or conduct of the demonstration that would result in less costs being incurred or insurance not being required. Upon receipt of such request, the Chief Executive Officer shall make his or her best efforts to advise the indigent natural person of such alternatives and shall modify or waive such costs and/or insurance upon acceptance by such person or such alternatives. Application for indigent status shall be made at the time of permit application and shall be accompanied by such relevant information and documentation as may, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer, be reasonably necessary to verify such status. For purposes of this subchapter, an indigent natural person shall be a person who meets the standards of eligibility to proceed in court in forma pauperis.
(Ord. 1266, passed 6-15-05; Am. Ord. 1267, passed 7-6-05)