(A) The Department shall promptly send copies of all applications for a special event permit to the following entities and individuals for the purpose of obtaining input on the factors set forth in § 96.064 of this code:
(1) The Police Department;
(2) The Fire Department;
(3) The Public Works Department;
(4) The City Administrator; and
(5) Health Inspector.
(B) If any of the above-listed entities or individuals has any information that the proposed special event does not meet the standards set forth in § 96.064 of this code, written objections must be sent to the Department within 20 days or the Department will presume there are no objections.
(C) (1) Within 20 days of receipt of the application, the Police Department shall review the applicant’s security plan, including provisions made for private security personnel and for handling emergencies, and shall determine whether the applicant has planned for and provided sufficient personnel and equipment to protect public safety at the event or whether the city will need to provide additional city police and traffic control personnel and equipment. The determination of the need for additional city police services shall be based on the expected pedestrian and vehicular traffic and congestion considering the following factors:
(a) Estimated attendance;
(b) Density of area;
(c) Size of area; and
(d) Number of street closures and affected intersections.
(2) If the Police Department determines that the city will be required to provide additional city police, the Department may, in addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, require the applicant holder to post a bond in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of protecting public safety at the event. Such bond shall be approved by and filed with the City Clerk.
(Ord. 2022-022, passed 3-22-2022; Ord. 2023-041, passed 10-24-2023)