(a) A “charitable or civic organization” may apply for a permit to solicit contributions in the public street provided certain restrictions are met. All solicitors shall be at least 18 years of age.
(b) For the purpose of this section, a “charitable or civic organization” is defined as a nonprofit organization that is qualified under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501, or veterans’ organization that has tax exempt status under the Code.
(c) Applications for a permit are available at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
(d) The qualified organization shall return a complete application to the City Clerk’s Office at least two weeks prior to the desired solicitation date(s). The City reserves the right to prohibit multiple organizations from soliciting on the same day. Any conflicts will be resolved on a first-come first-served basis based on the date that the application was submitted with all additional requirements.
(e) In addition to the completed application, all organizations must provide:
(1) Copy of charitable or nonprofit status (as described above;
(2) Copy of a minimum of one million dollar ($1,000,000.00) liability insurance policy naming the City of Southgate as an “additional insured party”;
(3) List of the names of all solicitors;
(4) Certification that all solicitors are at least 18 years of age; and
(5) An application fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(f) Additional restrictions and requirements:
(1) All persons soliciting contributions shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets current American standards promulgated by the International Safety Equipment Association;
(2) An organization can only obtain two permits per calendar year and is limited to up to two (2) consecutive two (2) day periods;
(3) Time of solicitation is limited to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and
(4) The only intersection that can be used for soliciting contributions shall be Dix-Toledo and Eureka Roads.
(g) The City Clerk’s Office shall notify the Mayor’s Office, Police, Fire and Public Services Departments of applicants that have met the criteria set forth in Section 862.06.
(Ord. 17-992. Passed 9-20-17; Ord. 22-1030. Passed 10-19-22.)