(A) The city authorizes the City Clerk or Mayor's designee to establish a non-refundable special events permit fee of $50.
(B) Applicant shall pay all required fees with the special events permit application. Applicants shall also be required to pay all fees and costs required by city ordinances to conduct specific activities in conjunction with or as part of a special event. Events conducted by non-profit organization under a 50l(c)(3) will be required to obtain a permit with the fee potentially being waived. Whether the fee will be waived for a duly recognized non-profit shall be in the sole discretion of the city.
(C) Seasonal special events will require a onetime permit fee for their operating season with all dates listed that event will be held with no more than one event per week during their season.
(D) If the city determines that a special event may require the special attention and involvement of city personnel or city facilities, the city shall notify the applicant. Prior to issuance of a special event permit:
(1) Applicant and city shall agree upon the additional cost the city will incur as a result of the special event and the applicant shall pay those costs to the city; and
(2) Applicant shall agree in writing to pay any additional cost to the city incurred as a result of special event within five business days of the date upon which the city informs the applicant of the amount of such additional cost.
(E) Additional charges.
(1) Property or equipment damage. Within ten days after the completion of the event the Mayor's designee shall transmit to the applicant an itemized bill setting forth any verifiable damages or loss to city equipment or property known by city to be caused by said applicant during the special event. By signing and submitting an application, applicants acknowledge that they will be responsible for any and all damages related to the special event. In the event that the applicant refuses to pay such bill, the city reserves the right to seek legal recourse permitted under applicable law for recovery of said damages and prohibit any future permit being issued to the applicant.
(2) The city reserves the right to assess additional cost for the litter and refuse collection to the extent that the applicant fails to meet its obligations as set forth in its clean-up plan required pursuant to the regulations. Charges shall be determined by the City Public Works Department after he or she receives the verified timesheet of the foreperson in charge of said clean-up. The current applicable hourly rates for city personnel shall be charged, and an itemized bill shall be sent to the applicant. In the event that the applicant refuses to pay such bill, the city reserves the right to seek legal recourse permitted under applicable law for recovery of said damages.
(Ord. 679, passed 6-5-2024)