A. All applicants for a special event permit shall submit an application for a special event permit to the city clerk no later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the special event.
B. The application for a special event permit shall require and contain information as determined by application approved by the city council and the chief of police.
C. The council shall establish by resolution, a nonrefundable fee amount to be submitted with a permit application, the amount of which shall cover the expenses incident to processing the application. This may include an additional fee for applications not submitted in a timely manner as determined by this chapter.
D. All applicants shall submit, with the application, and maintain at least until the conclusion of the event, a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), naming the city of Bonners Ferry as a coinsured party. If alcohol is to be served at the event, the insurance policy must also contain an alcohol rider. Applicants must also execute indemnification and hold harmless provisions contained within the application.
E. A cleanup fee, which shall be established by resolution of the city council shall be required at the time of application, all, a portion of, or none of which shall be returned upon recommendation of the chief of police after his inspection of the premises after the event has concluded and the premises have been vacated. Cleanup shall include removal of all signs and advertising materials posted on public property to advertise the event.
F. Upon application to the council and good cause shown, the council may, reduce or waive part or all of the financial requirements for issuance of a permit where the proceeds of the performance or parade are to be donated to a charitable or community organization or for a purpose to benefit the residents, business, or purpose of the city. (Ord. 557, 9-20-2016)