(a)
A person commits an offense if he conducts, operates, or causes to
be operated a special event without first obtaining a permit from
the parks board as approved by the city council. A separate permit
is required for each special event.
(b)
Upon receipt of the required fee and completed application form,
the parks board shall review the proposed event and prescribe specific
requirements for the special event as approved by the city council.
Once the conditions are established for the event, an agreement shall
be executed if approved by the city council prior to the issuance
of a permit.
(c)
Each permit application must contain the name, address, and telephone
number of the person who will be the permit holder and responsible
for the proper operation of the special event and payment of fees
or charges levied under this article.
(d)
A special event permit is nontransferable. A permit holder shall
inform the parks and recreation department in writing of any changes
that alter information listed on the permit application. No fee will
be assessed for such changes.
(e)
Any false statement or misrepresentation of a material fact made
by an applicant or person for the purpose of obtaining a permit shall
be sufficient cause for refusal to grant or suspension of a permit.
(Ordinance 410-2008 adopted 10/14/08; 2008 Code, pt. II, art. 47,
sec. 4.01)
A nonrefundable permit application fee in the amount set forth in section A4.009 of the fee schedule in appendix A of this code of this code, plus any actual costs incurred by the city in reviewing such application that exceed said amount, is required for each permit or renewal of a permit, which shall extend only to those dates requested in the application and which is recommended by the parks board and approved by the city council.
(Ordinance 410-2008 adopted 10/14/08; 2008 Code, pt. II, art. 47,
sec. 4.02; Ordinance adopting 2019 Code)
The parks board may recommend and with approval of the city
council may suspend or refuse to renew a special event permit for
failure to comply with the special event agreement or this division.
(Ordinance 410-2008 adopted 10/14/08; 2008 Code, pt. II, art. 47,
sec. 4.03)
After approval of a permit, the applicant and the city shall
enter into a special event agreement incorporating the terms and conditions
of said permit, and which, among other terms, will release and hold
harmless the city from any liability for the special event.
(Ordinance 410-2008 adopted 10/14/08; 2008 Code, pt. II, art. 47,
sec. 4.04)
(a)
In addition to any other fees or charges required to be paid under
this article, a permit holder shall pay all amounts necessary to provide
for recovery of all direct and indirect city expenses associated with
the special event as determined by the parks board or community services
department utilizing normal and customary methods. Sponsors of commercial
functions, activities. or services may also be charged a percentage
of gross revenues and/or rents as deemed appropriate by the city manager
or the city manager’s designee.
(b)
Criteria for approving a special event include a determination that
the event and all related functions, activities or services:
(c)
Unless approved in advance by the city council, the city will not
supplement special events or related functions, activities, or services
with public funds.
(d)
Reduced rates or free use of facilities may be granted to community-sponsored
groups, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities including
but not limited to:
(1)
Anna Independent School District;
(2)
Anna Parent Teacher Associations;
(3)
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce;
(4)
Anna Community Development Corporation:
(5)
Anna Economic Development Corporation;
(6)
Anna Fire and Police Associations;
(7)
Anna Area Historical Preservation Society;
(8)
Anna Area Rotary International;
(9)
Anna Boy Scouts of America;
(10)
Anna Girl Scouts of the USA;
(11)
Other community sponsored non-profit groups as approved by the parks
board.
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Special events and related functions, activities and services
associated with the types of organizations listed in this subsection
may be approved by the city manager or the city manager’s designee.
The city manager may require such organization to provide a written
statement detailing the positive public service and legitimate public
benefit provided to the community. Any reduction or waiver of fees
or charges is at the city’s discretion and all other city regulations
related to special events shall be applicable.
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(Ordinance 828-2019, sec. 2.02,
adopted 6/25/19)
