(A) The special event sponsor shall be responsible for complying with all traffic control and safety procedures required by the city during the event. Additional requirements may be made by the city during the event as may be necessary for the safety of the public.
(B) It should be noted that the city does not allow solicitations of any kind in the street unless all of the following circumstances are met:
(1) The contributions are being solicited on behalf of a charitable or civic organization;
(2) The charitable or civic organization complies with all city and state regulations and safety requirements, including obtaining a special event permit as provided herein;
(3) The charitable or civic organization maintains at least $500,000 in liability insurance;
(4) Any person soliciting contributions on behalf of the charitable or civic organization is 18 years of age or older;
(5) Any person soliciting contributions on behalf of the charitable or civic organization is wearing high-visibility safety apparel that meets current standards promulgated by the International Safety Equipment Association; and
(6) The portion of the roadway upon which the solicitation occurs is not a work zone and is within an intersection where traffic control devices are present.
(C) The city is not liable for any claim for damages arising out of a charitable or civic organization seeking solicitations in the streets.
(D) The city has no authority to grant a permit for solicitations on any county or state highway.
(E) As used herein, charitable or civic organization means a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a veteran’s organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
(Prior Code, § 99.11) (Ord. O-146, passed 5-20-2013, effective 5-30-2013; Ord. O-200, passed 2-19-2018, effective 3-1-2018)