(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
CARNIVAL. Amusement activities, rides, merry-go-rounds, booths for the conduct of games of skill, food dispensing facilities, and sideshows.
EXHIBITIONS. Menageries, carnivals, sideshows, and other similar amusement enterprises which are open to the public and for which an admission fee is charged.
(B) License required. It shall be unlawful to conduct or operate within the city any exhibitions or carnivals which are open to the public without first securing a license, provided this section shall not be held to apply to those amusements or exhibitions which are specifically licensed in other sections of this chapter.
(C) Condition of license. In addition to other requirements, the applicant shall furnish suitable evidence of his intention and ability to comply with the following conditions. The operator and sponsor of the carnival or exhibition shall each be wholly responsible for maintaining order, and for keeping the site clean, free of trash, papers, and other debris. Trash containers in adequate number shall be placed in convenient locations for the use of the public. No ride shall be placed in operation for public use until the same has been inspected for mechanical, struc-tural, electrical, and other hazards, by the Building Commissioner, Electrical Commissioner, and other officers or employees of the city having jurisdiction. Adequate safeguards shall be placed to protect both operators and the general public from inadvertently coming into contact with moving parts, belts, motor gears, electrical switches, and other possible or potential hazards.
(D) Insurance. No license shall be issued for conducting an exhibition or carnival until the applicant has placed on file with the City Clerk a certificate of insurance indicating that there is in effect public liability insurance covering any damages arising out of the use and operation of devices and facilities operated in connection with the carnival or exhibition. The insurance shall be in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for each person, and $1,000,000 for each accident. Additionally, the city shall be named as additional insured under the insurance policy.
(E) All carnival employees shall register in person at the Lockport Police Department. The registration will consist of the following:
(1) Each employee will be required to produce a valid photo ID, i.e. drivers license, State ID card or other means of identification.
(2) Each employee will be required to fill out a personal data form which will include name, address, date of birth, social security number, vehicle information and thumb print.
(3) Each employee will be photographed.
(4) Each employee will be furnished with a numbered photo ID which he or she will be required to wear on the front outside portion of his or her shirt or jacket, readily visible to the public.
(5) Employees who violate this section are subject to fine.
(F) The hours or operation shall be from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
(G) The operator shall provide security and police protection at its own expense. The city shall be reimbursed in full for the cost of any back-up police protection furnished by it. There will be a $25 per day fee and a $10 fee for each ride inspected.
(H) The operator shall required of all its suboperators, vendors, and persons contracted to do work in any manner, the name, address, and social security number of every employee or officer, including Federal Tax Number (FEIN) of the businesses or employers, before the operator begins and kept current during the period of operation. The operator shall further require all of its sub-contractors, vendors and persons contracted to do work in any manner to submit themselves to the Lockport Police Department for purposes of obtaining a photo ID which shall be worn by said persons at all times while working at the carnival site.
(`79 Code, § 110.035) (Am. Ord. 97-080, passed 11-24-97) Penalty, see § 10.99