(A) Applications for permits shall be filed with the Director not less than 14 days nor earlier than the first Monday in the February of the applicable calendar year of the date on which it is proposed to conduct any activity in a park requiring a permit. Such application shall be sworn to and shall state:
(1) The name of the person or organization wishing to conduct such activity;
(2) If the activity is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the organization, and of the authorized and responsible head of such organization;
(3) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be the chairman of such activity and who will be responsible for its conduct;
(4) The name address and telephone number of the person or organization to whom the permit is desired to be issued;
(5) The date when such activity is to be conducted;
(6) The portion of the park system for which such permit is desired;
(7) An estimate of the anticipated attendance; and
(8) The hour when such activity will start and terminate.
(B) The Director may grant and issue the permit if:
(1) The proposed activity or use of the park system will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park system;
(2) The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;
(3) The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application;
(4) The conduct of such activity will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic;
(5) The conduct of such activity will not require the diversion of so great a number of peace officers to properly police such activity and the areas contiguous thereto, as to prevent normal police protection to the village;
(6) The conduct of such activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;
(7) Such activity is not to be held for the sole purpose of advertising any product, goods, or event, and is not designed to be held purely for private profit;
(8) The person or organization desiring to engage in said activity shall post with the Director cash or surety bond in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of cleaning up all debris and trash that results from this activity and restoring the premises to neat and good order.
(C) Each permit shall state the following:
(1) Date of such activity;
(2) The portion of the park system thereof to be used; and
(3) Hour when such activity will start and terminate.
(D) The application may contain a requirement for an indemnity bond to protect the village from any liability of any kind or character, and to protect the village from property damage.
(E) The Director shall act upon the application for a park permit within seven days after the filing of same.
(Ord. 2004-45, passed 6-21-04)