(A) Every person (hereinafter referred to as applicant) desiring to conduct or operate a carnival within the city limits shall make application (typewritten) for a permit to the City Secretary and file the same with the City Secretary at least two weeks prior to the time when it is desired to conduct or operate the carnival. The application shall give the name and permanent address of the owner of the carnival and, if the carnival is not owned by an individual, the application shall fully identify the owners and shall also show the name of the manager or other officer in charge of the carnival. In every event, the application shall identify the on-site person in active charge and control of conducting and operating the carnival. The application shall show the proposed location and a letter from the owner or owners of the location authorizing the use of the land shall be submitted with the application. If the proposed location is not readily identifiable by lot and block number, a plat of the location shall be submitted with the letter. The application shall further give a list of each and every show, ride, booth and other business and attraction operated in connection with the carnival listing them by name and with a description of each show or attraction and, if any are not owned by applicant, a complete identification of the owner shall be submitted, together with proof of insurance as required herein.
(B) If the applicant intends to operate amusement rides as that term is defined in Tex. Insurance Code Article 21.60, § 2(1), the applicant shall also submit with the application a current certificate for each amusement ride stating that the insurance required by Tex. Insurance Code Article 21.60, § 4(a)(2), is in effect and will be in effect throughout the period during which the amusement rides will be operated in the city. In addition, the applicant shall submit with the application a current inspection certificate as required by Tex. Insurance Code Article 21.60, § 4(a)(1) for each amusement ride.
(C) In addition to the insurance required herein for carnivals with amusement rides, the applicant shall submit with his or her application proof of insurance underwritten by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence which insures the applicant, and all other persons and activities operated in connection, with the carnival, against liability for injury to persons or damage to property arising out of operation of the carnival.
(D) If the applicant intends to use animals as part of the carnival the applicant shall submit with his or her application proof of a current license issued by the State Board of Health pursuant to Tex. Health and Safety Code Chapter 824 et seq., or a license issued pursuant to 7 U.S.C. §§ 2131 et seq. During the operation of the carnival, the applicant shall make all animals, animal housing and display areas available for inspection by the City Animal Control Officer and his or her agents.
(E) The applicant, and every other person if not an employee of applicant, who intends to sell food or drink at the permitted location shall apply for a mobile food unit permit from the City Health Inspector and no food or drink may be sold at the permitted location without a permit having been issued and the appropriate fee for the permit having been paid. During the operation of the carnival, the applicant shall make the entire carnival premises available for inspection by the City Health Inspector at all times and, upon request, shall provide unrestricted access to documentation relating to food and drinks sold at the carnival to the City Health Inspector.
(Ord. 475C, passed 2-23-1999)