A. To be operated in the City of Mt. Pulaski pursuant to this Chapter, an authorized non-highway vehicle shall be inspected and a permit issued by the City of Mt. Pulaski. A person seeking a permit shall apply at city hall on forms provided by the City. The completed application shall be maintained by the city.
B. The permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
C. Prior to the issuance of a permit an application and licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50) shall be paid to the City Clerk.
D. Permit application must list all qualified persons who will be operating the authorized non-highway vehicle. The serial number, make, model, and description must also be provided.
E. The applicant and all listed operators must complete the Signed Waiver of Liability releasing the city and agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all future claims resulting from the operation of their authorized non-highway vehicle on city streets.
F. A photocopy of each operators Illinois drivers license and photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage specifically for the authorized non-highway vehicle to be operated will be required.
G. The city retains the right to refuse to issue and/or revoke any permit for any authorized non-highway vehicle at any time for any violation of this subchapter or any other ordinance, rule, regulation or state or federal rule, regulation or statute.
H. The applicant shall present the authorized non-highway vehicle to the Chief of Police, or his designee, for an inspection to determine if it is compliant with this ordinance and applicable state statutes. If the applicant and vehicle are qualified, a permit shall be issued to the applicant that must be conspicuously affixed to the rear of the vehicle that it may be easily observed from the exterior. If a vehicle is sold, leased, or otherwise transferred, the permit shall not be transferred or assigned to the buyer. A buyer must apply for a permit in the manner provided above. (Ord. 10272020, 10-27-2020)