A. Permission Required: A person may conduct solicitation activities on public property or public streets only with advance written permission from the corporate authorities.
B. Requests For Permission: Requests for permission to conduct solicitation activities on public property or public streets shall be made in writing prior to the requested date(s) and shall contain the following:
1. The name, address, telephone number of the person applying for permission;
2. The name, telephone number, e-mail address of the representative of the organization on whose behalf the solicitation activities are being conducted;
3. The names, telephone numbers, and state IDs of each individual solicitor who will be conducting the solicitation activities;
4. The intersection or location where the solicitation activities will be conducted;
5. Dates and times of the proposed solicitation activities;
6. A description of the solicitation activity in which the person is engaged;
7. An agreement to indemnify and hold the city, its officials, officers, employees and agents harmless from any claims arising from solicitation on public property or public streets in a form approved by the city attorney.
C. Regulations:
1. Each solicitor must carry the written permission from the city with them at all times while conducting solicitation activities;
2. Solicitation on a public street shall be allowed only at intersections where all traffic is required to come to a full stop;
3. Any individual engaged in the act of solicitation on public property or public streets must wear a high visibility vest;
4. In case of an emergency, a dangerous or potentially dangerous situation, or when the conduct of any solicitor has been deemed detrimental to the safety, welfare or best interest of the city or public, the chief of police shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the permission for such period of time as deemed necessary under the circumstances. (Ord. M-58-16, 1-3-2017)