(a) Except as provided in Section 878.05 for special event permits associated with "Cruisin' Downriver", every applicant for a permit to stage or hold a special event shall file an application at least fourteen days prior to the event with the City Clerk's office, upon a form provided by the City.
(b) The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application investigation fee. Such fee shall be set by Council resolution and shall be renewed annually.
(c) The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the permit;
(2) A complete description of the event, the number of participants and the estimated number of those expected to attend the event;
(3) The date the event is to be conducted and the hour or hours the event will commence and terminate, including time for set-up and clean-up;
(4) A proposed plan to provide necessary parking, security, crowd control, traffic control, sanitation facilities, noise control and cleanup of the area of the event;
(5) Whether any music will be provided, either live or recorded, and whether loudspeakers and/or amplifying devices will be used;
(6) Whether the use of alcoholic beverages will be permitted on the premises upon which the event is to be conducted and, if so, what measures or procedures will be taken to prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors or to visibly intoxicated individuals;
(7) Evidence of insurance naming the City as an additional insured in an amount sufficient to protect the City from any and all claims for damages from personal injury, property damage or any other injury arising from or as a result of the activity or event. This provision may be waived at the discretion of the City Council.
The applicant may be required to indemnify the City for and hold it harmless from and defend it against any and all claims, lawsuits or other liability arising from or as a result of the activity or event.
(8) Any other information deemed pertinent by the City in evaluating the effect such event may have on the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.
(d) Upon receipt of an application, the City Clerk will refer the same to the Chief of Police and any other City employees deemed necessary for investigation and a recommendation concerning the application. The findings resulting from such investigation shall be reported to the City Clerk, who shall report the findings to Council.
(Res. 2000-206. Passed 5-8-00.)