The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the following definitions:
Applicant.
A person who has filed a written application for a special event, public assembly or parade, individually or representing a promoter or sponsor of the special event.
Block party.
The use of a residential street for a neighborhood social function where traffic control is required.
Carnival.
An event that includes amusement activities, rides, merry-go-rounds, booths for the conduct of games of skill, food dispensary facilities, and side-shows and/or a combination thereof.
Circus.
An event that includes performers, animals or other such means of entertainment and is performed in the open, in a tent, or in any other temporary structure, but does not include performances held inside a permanent building or on government-owned property.
City.
The City of University Park, Texas.
City manager.
The city manager, or the manager’s designee, and for the determination of certain issues involved with the issuance of a permit may include the chief of police, the public works director, or such other city employee that the manager designates, provided that the applicant for a permit is always able to obtain information as to a final determination from the city manager.
City-sponsored special event, public assembly or parade.
A special event, public assembly or parade that the city council by resolution has:
(1) 
Declared the city a sponsor or cosponsor of the event; and
(2) 
Committed the city to significantly sharing in planning, initiating, financing, supporting, and conducting the event.
Committee review.
Analysis by a special event review committee, of an application to determine if city services, permits and follow-up inspections will be required.
Concession.
A facility at a special event where food or drink is offered to the public.
Licensee.
The person to whom a special event permit has been issued.
Nonprofit.
Not maintained or organized for profit, as recognized by the state and the Internal Revenue Tax Code.
Parade.
The assembly of three or more persons traveling or marching in procession from one location to another on a public thoroughfare or right-of-way for advertising, promoting, celebrating, or commemorating a thing, person, date, or event or point of view on political, religious or social issues. Parade shall include runs, walks, relays, marathons, or similar events.
Permit, parade, public assembly or special event.
The City of University Park’s agreement giving the applicant/promoter permission to hold the parade, public assembly or special event (collectively also referred to as a “special event”), on the terms and conditions stated in the permit and subject to the rules, regulations, and requirements of this article.
Person.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
Promoter or sponsor. The person or organization seeking to hold the special event, including the promoter or sponsor’s officers, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, successors, permitted assigns, and other persons controlled by the promoter.
Reimbursable cost.
All costs and expenses incurred by the city for activities associated with staging of the event, including, without limitation, the following:
(1) 
Utilities services provided to the special event, including all costs of installation, maintenance, and connection.
(2) 
Barricades and cones.
(3) 
Special event parking.
(4) 
Food services inspection.
(5) 
Repair, maintenance and removal of facilities in the event of a failure of applicant/promoter.
(6) 
Repair of streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks and other public property.
(7) 
Police protection.
(8) 
Fire protection.
(9) 
Emergency medical service.
(10) 
Garbage disposal and cleanup.
(11) 
Sanitation costs.
(12) 
Traffic control.
(13) 
Other direct costs associated with the special event or parade.
Sidewalk.
Any area or way set aside or open to the general public for purposes of pedestrian traffic, whether or not it is paved.
Special event.
A temporary event or gathering, using either private or public property, including a circus, carnival, fair, parade or other event, display or sale of objects of art, and/or performance of music or celebration of event on a political, religious or social issue which involves one or more of the following activities:
(1) 
Closing a public street;
(2) 
Blocking or restriction of public property, including parks and streets;
(3) 
Offer of merchandise, food, or beverages on public property or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
(4) 
Erection of a tent on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
(5) 
Installation of a stage, band shell, trailer, van, portable building, grandstand or bleachers on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
(6) 
Placement of portable toilets on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
(7) 
Placement of temporary no parking signs in a public right-of-way; or
(8) 
A fee or donation is charged for attendance or participation.
Special event permit coordinator.
The fire marshal or designee, who will be responsible for reviewing the permit application, coordinating meetings between the applicant and city representatives, collecting special event permit fees, and enforcing this article. The special event permit coordinator shall chair the special event review committee.
Special event review committee.
Shall consist of a representative from the community development department, fire department, police department, traffic, parks, sanitation, and additional city staff as determined by the special event permit coordinator upon review of the special event application. The special event review committee will meet as needed. The special event review committee shall review the permit application and require from the applicant such clarifications and additional information as the committee deems necessary for the approval, denial or revocation of the permit.
Street.
Any place or way set aside or open to the general public for purposes of vehicular traffic, including any berm or shoulder parkway, right-of-way, or median strip thereof.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1903; Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)
(a) 
This article shall not apply to the following:
(1) 
The Armed Forces of the United States of America, the military forces of the state, political subdivisions of the state, another governmental agency or the forces of the police and fire departments acting within the scope of their duties and functions;
(2) 
A city-sponsored special event;
(3) 
A funeral procession proceeding by a vehicle under the most reasonable route from a funeral home, church, or residence to the place of service or place of internment;
(4) 
A peaceful demonstration at a fixed location, which is not a street;
(5) 
A sidewalk procession which observes and complies with the traffic regulations and traffic-control devices, using that portion of a sidewalk nearest the street, but at no time using more than one-half of the sidewalk;
(6) 
Students going to and from classes or participating in educational activities, provided they are under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities;
(7) 
Organized events occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge within three (3) days of such event, provided the organizer thereof gives written notice to the city manager at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such event.
(b) 
The fire marshal or designee may issue a waiver of the requirements of this article to an independent school district, church or a nonprofit corporation, as designated by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, where it is determined that such organization conducting the event can demonstrate the following:
(1) 
That the event shall be conducted solely on private property;
(2) 
That the event has adequate traffic control so as not to impede use of the public streets;
(3) 
That the event has adequately provided for on-site or off-site parking not on public right-of-way;
(4) 
That the event has provided for adequate emergency vehicle access;
(5) 
That the event has provided a minimum plan for crowd control during the event; and,
(6) 
That the event has complied with chapter 4, section 403, of the 2015 International Fire Code.
(Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)
The following prohibitions shall apply to all parades and public assemblies:
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to stage, present, or conduct any parade or public assembly without first having obtained a permit as required in this article;
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in a parade or public assembly for which the person knows that a permit has not been granted;
(3) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in a parade or public assembly for which the person knows that a permit has been revoked;
(4) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to participate in a parade or public assembly after being informed by a law enforcement officer that a permit for the event has not been granted;
(5) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to participate in a parade or public assembly after being informed by a law enforcement officer that a permit for the event has been revoked;
(6) 
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of or responsible for the conduct of a duly permitted parade or public assembly to knowingly fail to comply with any condition of the permit;
(7) 
It shall be unlawful for any person who participates in any parade or public assembly activity to carry or possess any length of lumber, or wood, or other nonmetallic material, for purposes of displaying a sign, poster, plaque or notice unless such material is rounded on the ends, is one-fourth inch or less in thickness, and is two inches (2") or less in width;
(8) 
It shall be unlawful for any person who participates in any parade or public assembly activity to carry or possess any length of metal for purposes of displaying a sign, poster, plaque or notice;
(9) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry any sign, poster, plaque, or notice, whether [or not] mounted on a length of material as set forth in subsections (7) and (8) immediately above, unless such sign, poster, plaque or notice is constructed or made of cloth, paper, or cardboard material;
(10) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, drive, or cause to be ridden or driven any animal or any animal-drawn vehicle upon any public street as a part of a parade or public assembly unless such transportation is specifically authorized by the permit;
(11) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to wear any mask, hood, costume, disguise or device whereby any portion of his or her face is hidden, concealed or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, within three hundred feet (300') of any parade or public assembly, provided that this subsection shall not apply to governmental employees engaged in the performance of their official duties or any authorized person participating in a parade permitted by the city as provided by this article.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1915; Ordinance 12/36 adopted 12/18/12)
(a) 
No person shall unreasonably hamper, obstruct or impede, or interfere with any parade or public assembly or with any person, vehicle or animal participating or used in a parade or public assembly.
(b) 
No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles or persons comprising a parade or public assembly when such vehicles or persons are in motion and are conspicuously designated as a parade or public assembly; provided that this provision shall not prevent a law enforcement officer to permit traffic to pass through such an assembly if, in the judgment of the officer, such action can be taken without any danger to the driver and the persons participating in the parade or public assembly.
(c) 
The city manager shall have the authority, when reasonably necessary, to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles along a street constituting a part of the route of a parade or public assembly. The city manager shall direct that signs be posted to that effect, and it shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any vehicle in violation of such posting. No person whose vehicle is otherwise legally parked shall be liable for parking on a street posted pursuant to this subsection that was not posted at the time the person parked the vehicle.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1916)
No person shall engage in or conduct any parade or public assembly unless a permit is issued by the city manager.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1904)
(a) 
A person desiring to hold a special event shall apply for a permit by filing an application with the city secretary. Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in the amount established in the city’s master fee schedule approved by the city council. An application for a special event regulated under this article shall be made not less than 60 calendar days prior to the date and time of the commencement of the special event. The special event permit coordinator and/or the special event review committee may waive the 60 calendar days filing requirement if the special event permit coordinator and/or the special event review committee determines that the application can be processed in less than 60 calendar days, taking into consideration the type of special event. If the application is submitted later than the required time as stated above, an expedited review fee may be required, the amount shall be outlined in the city’s master fee schedule approved by the city council.
(b) 
An application must contain the following information:
(1) 
The name, address, telephone number, email address and signature of the applicant and of any other person responsible for the conduct of the parade or special event;
(2) 
A description of the parade or special event and the requested dates and hours of operation of the special event;
(3) 
The estimated number of persons participating in the special event and a set of detailed plans showing the area or route to be used during the special event including proposed structures, tents, fences, barricades, signs, banners, and restroom facilities;
(4) 
The time and location of street closings, if any;
(5) 
Details of the offer of merchandise or serving of food or alcoholic beverages at the special event;
(6) 
Details of how the applicant will clean up the area used after the special event;
(7) 
A parade’s commencement and termination time, the specific route to be traveled, and the starting and termination points;
(8) 
A parade’s estimated number, if any, of animals, animals and riders, animal-drawn vehicles, floats, motor vehicles, motorized displays, and marching units or organizations such as, but not limited to bands, color guards, and drill teams;
(9) 
Application fees required by the city;
(10) 
Documentation of prior approval by the parks department to use park facilities for a special event, if applicable;
(11) 
Proof of nonprofit status, if applicable;
(12) 
A copy of contract, agreement, or details outlining arrangement between applicant and promoter, if any, and between applicant and affected or participating neighbors; and,
(13) 
Any other information or documentation that the special event coordinator or special event review committee shall require for a complete review of the application.
(Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)
A nonrefundable fee set by the master fee resolution to cover the administrative costs of processing the permit shall be paid to the city manager or his designee by the applicant at the time the application is filed.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1907)
(a) 
When considering approval of an application, the special event review committee may consider (without limitation) the following factors:
(1) 
No person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin or disability.
(2) 
A permit shall be subject to the applicant receiving approval from the special event review committee prior to the start of the special event.
(3) 
The city, by approving plans for a special event, assumes no liability or responsibility.
(4) 
Whether the application allows for ample opportunity to properly plan and prepare for the special event; or
(5) 
Whether, police, fire and other city services will be unduly burdened or adversely affected by the special event; and
(6) 
Whether the special event is reasonably likely to subject persons or property, to injury or damages.
(7) 
In addition to the application, each applicant shall submit the following detailed plans, which will be reviewed by the special event review committee:
(A) 
Facilities.
A comprehensive set of plans and specifications relating to all temporary facilities to be constructed or utilized for the special event.
(B) 
Fire protection.
A comprehensive plan for prevention of fires and for adequate protection of persons and property in the event of a fire, including, without limitation, adequate exits, fire extinguishers, adequate access for fire trucks and emergency vehicles.
(C) 
Food and beverage service.
A comprehensive plan to provide food and beverage concessions.
(D) 
Emergency medical service.
A comprehensive plan to provide adequate emergency medical services at the parade or special event.
(E) 
Parking, assembly or disassembly of parade participants.
A comprehensive plan to provide adequate parking for the proposed special event, including written permission by all owners of land to be used for the special event.
(F) 
Police protection.
A comprehensive plan providing for adequate safety, security, traffic and crowd control in connection with the special event.
(G) 
Promotional.
If applicable, comprehensive plan to promote, market, and advertise the parade or special event.
(H) 
Sanitation plan.
A comprehensive plan to insure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained at the special event including adequate restroom facilities and appropriate refuse containers to accommodate refuse generated by its patrons and operations and a plan to empty the containers frequently to prevent overflow.
(I) 
Emergency services staffing plan.
Emergency medical service, police protection, and fire protection levels as deemed necessary to ensure safety for the event by the chief of police, the fire chief, or their designee, at the applicant/promoter’s expense.
(b) 
Issuance, denial and revocation of a special event permit.
(1) 
Upon receipt of an application for a special event permit, the special event permit coordinator shall schedule the event application review with the special event review committee.
(2) 
The committee shall meet as needed to review pending applications. If required, specially called committee meetings may be scheduled. The committee shall make findings deemed appropriate and approve or deny the application. The committee reserves the right to any element of the special event.
(3) 
Should the application for a special event permit reveal that the location requested would interfere with the orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the committee shall have the authority to establish a reasonable alternate location and regulate the occupancy area within the public right-of-way or city-owned property.
(4) 
The committee shall determine whether to issue a permit and may deny a special event permit if:
(A) 
In conflict with another event at the same location and/or time as a previously approved special event;
(B) 
It is scheduled to begin during, or within two hours of the start or after the end of a special event for which a permit has been granted and follow a parade route that passes within one-half mile of any point of the route of the parade or special event for which a permit has been granted;
(C) 
It would unreasonably disrupt the orderly flow of traffic and no reasonable means of rerouting traffic or otherwise meeting traffic needs is available; or
(D) 
It begins and/or end outside the city limits, unless or until the applicant/promoter receives approval from the adjacent city where the parade or special event begins or ends.
(E) 
On any street in which the speed limit exceeds 30 mph;
(F) 
The applicant fails to adequately provide for:
(i) 
The protection of event participants;
(ii) 
Maintenance of public order in and around the special event location;
(iii) 
Crowd security; taking into consideration the size and character of the event;
(iv) 
Emergency vehicle access; or
(v) 
Safe sanitary conditions for preparation or operation of food concessions.
(G) 
The applicant fails to provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the city as additional insured in the amount designated by the human resources/risk management representative to the special event review committee. Applicant must also provide the certificate of liability insurance and an endorsement agreement not less than ten days prior to the date of the special event;
(H) 
The applicant fails to comply with, or the proposed special event will violate, a city ordinance or other applicable law, unless the prohibited conduct or activity would be allowed under this article;
(I) 
The applicant makes a false statement of material fact on an application for a permit;
(J) 
The applicant fails to provide proof that he possesses or can obtain all licenses and/or permits required by this article or other city ordinances or by other applicable law for the conduct of all activities included as part of the special event;
(K) 
The applicant fails to notify the businesses affected by the special event, in writing, of street closures ten days prior to the event;
(L) 
The applicant has had a special event permit revoked within the preceding 12 months or the applicant has committed two or more violations of a condition or provision of a special event permit or of this chapter within the preceding 12 months;
(M) 
The applicant fails to pay any outstanding costs owed to the city for past special event permits;
(N) 
The applicant fails to submit the required fees and agree in writing to reimburse the city for the estimated costs for the proposed special event;
(O) 
The proposed special event would unduly burden city services.
(P) 
The proposed event would unduly burden the businesses, residents or traffic in the area proposed for the event.
If the special event review committee denies the issuance or revokes a permit, the special event permit coordinator shall send to the applicant or permit holder, written notice of the denial or revocation, and of the right to an appeal. The decision of the special event review committee is final unless the applicant or permit holder appeals the decision within three business days of receipt of the notification to the city manager, in writing. The city manager shall, within three business days after the appeal is filed, consider all the evidence in support of or against the action appealed and render a decision either sustaining or reversing the denial or revocation. The decision of the city manager shall be final.
(Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)
(a) 
The city manager, in denying an application for a parade or public assembly permit, may authorize the conduct of the parade or public assembly at a date, time, location, or route different from that named by the applicant. An applicant desiring to accept an alternate permit shall, within five (5) days after notice of the action by the city manager, submit a written notice of acceptance with the city manager.
(b) 
An alternate parade or public assembly permit shall conform to the requirements of, and shall have the effect of, a parade or public assembly permit issued pursuant to this article.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1910)
(a) 
The city manager may revoke a permit if:
(1) 
The permit holder made a false statement of material fact on an application for a special event permit.
(2) 
The applicant has had a special event permit revoked within the preceding 12 months or the applicant has committed two or more violations of a condition or provision of a special event permit or of this article within the preceding 12 months.
(3) 
The applicant fails to comply with or the parade or special event is in violation of a condition or a provision of the special event permit, an ordinance of the city, or any other applicable law.
(4) 
The applicant failed to provide a certificate of liability insurance and endorsement agreement naming the city as additional insured in the amount designated ten days prior to the event.
(5) 
The applicant failed to pay any outstanding fees or estimated costs owed to the city for the special event permit.
(6) 
The parade fails to begin in a timely manner as determined by the police chief, fire chief, special event permit coordinator, or their designees.
(7) 
If the permit holder otherwise violates this article or fails to comply with the conditions contained in the permit.
(8) 
If the applicant has not paid any balance due from a previous event.
(b) 
The special event review committee may review licenses and permits required by other city ordinances, or applicable law, restrictions, regulations, cost for city services, safeguards, and other conditions necessary for the safe and orderly conduct of a special event, to be incorporated into the permit before issuance.
(c) 
The special event review committee shall provide the special event permit coordinator the estimate cost for city services provided by their respective department to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the special event. The special event permit coordinator will prepare and provide the applicant/promoter with an invoice detailing these estimated costs. Payment will be required not less than five days prior to the date of the parade or special event. If the actual costs for city services are less or more than estimated, the city may issue a refund or invoice to the special event applicant/promoter no less 30 days after the special event.
(Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)
Immediately upon the issuance of a parade or public assembly permit, the city manager shall have a copy of the permit sent to the following:
(1) 
The mayor;
(2) 
The city attorney;
(3) 
The heads of the city’s respective emergency services departments, including police, fire and ambulance;
(4) 
The public works director;
(5) 
The manager or responsible head of each public transportation agency, or utility, the regular routes of whose vehicles will be affected by the route of the proposed parade or public assembly;
(6) 
The directors of other governmental entities, or law enforcement agencies, whose departments may be affected by the attendance of persons at the proposed parade or public assembly.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1912)
Each parade or public assembly permit shall state the following information:
(1) 
The scheduled starting and the anticipated ending time of the parade or public assembly;
(2) 
The proposed minimum speed of parade units if vehicles are used to transport any participants in the parade or public assembly;
(3) 
The maximum speed that will be allowed for parade units if vehicles are used to transport any participants in the parade or public assembly;
(4) 
The maximum interval of space to be maintained between units of the parade or public assembly;
(5) 
The portions of the streets that will be occupied by the parade or the public assembly;
(6) 
The maximum anticipated length of the parade in miles or fractions of miles;
(7) 
Such other information as the city manager shall find necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this article.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1913)
(a) 
A recipient of a permit for a parade or public assembly shall comply with all permit directions and conditions and with all applicable laws and ordinances.
(b) 
The recipient of a permit for a parade or public assembly shall designate a person who shall be in immediate possession of the parade or public assembly permit at all times during the parade or public assembly. The recipient of the permit shall provide the name of this person in writing to the city manager no less than three (3) hours prior to the start of the parade or public assembly.
(1996 Code, sec. 10.1914)
(a) 
Contents of permit.
Each parade or special event permit application shall state the date(s), starting time, ending time, location, and public safety plan for gatherings as described in 2015 International Fire Code 403.12.2, and other special conditions or requirements necessary for the safe and orderly conduct of the parade or special event.
(b) 
Operating procedures.
(1) 
A special event shall not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic near the special event.
(2) 
The city has the right (but not the obligation) to postpone, cancel or reroute or close early the special event because of hazardous weather or other acts of God or for public safety and welfare. The city shall have no liability for such postponement, cancellation, or closure. Further, the city shall have no liability from the failure to postpone, cancel, or close early the parade or special event under such conditions.
(3) 
A parade shall move from its point of origin to its point of termination without unreasonable delays in route.
(4) 
Each marching unit, organization or entry in the parade will only be allowed to conduct one stationary performance at a specified and approved location during the parade route.
(5) 
A special event shall not interfere with proper fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas near the special event or unreasonably require the diversion of police and fire protection and ambulance service from other parts of the city.
(6) 
A permit holder shall comply with all directions and conditions contained within the permit and with all city ordinances and other applicable laws.
(7) 
The city, when reasonably necessary, may prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles along a street or highway or part thereof on a parade route or part thereof or on the approach to a parade or special event. The city shall post notice to such effect; and it shall thereafter be unlawful for any person to park, leave, or strand any unattended vehicle in violation thereof.
(8) 
The city may, when reasonably necessary, temporarily close or restrict the use of city streets or other public property for a special event. The street manager is authorized to install temporary traffic-control devices for the temporary closure or restriction of city streets and public property for special events. It shall be unlawful for any person to disregard or disobey any such temporary traffic-control device.
(9) 
The driver of any vehicle or animal shall obey the instruction of any traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the city’s or the Texas Transportation Code, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(10) 
Parade speeds greater than 15 miles per hour are not reasonable and prudent. A person operating a parade float or other parade vehicle at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour is subject to removal from the parade by a police officer or other parade official.
(11) 
Operators of parade floats and other parade vehicles will make every attempt to keep a maximum of 30 feet between their float and the float operated directly in front of them. Operators of parade floats and other parade vehicles that continually lag the stead course of the parade may be removed from the parade by a police officer or other parade official.
(12) 
Operators of specialized vehicles or performance-enhanced vehicles in the parade shall be mindful of Texas Transportation Code §545.420(a)(5): “A person may not participate in any manner in an exhibition of vehicle speed or acceleration.” Any operator of a vehicle participating in an exhibition of acceleration will be cited by law enforcement officers and immediately removed from the parade.
(13) 
The throwing, tossing, or distribution of candy, beads, or other material from a parade float or other vehicle by a launching device or by hand is permitted under the following conditions:
(A) 
Only permitted on certain portions of streets designated by the director of community development or designee (“director”);
(B) 
With prior approval of the item and the launching device or person by the director, aerial distribution of items such as individual mints or hard candy from floats is permitted, provided larger items such as apples are prohibited;
(C) 
Prior approval of the launch device elevation and altitude if one is used;
(D) 
Persons granted permission for distribution of items under this section (“person or persons”) may be charged an additional fee for cleanup of littered items;
(E) 
Persons granted permission by the director may be required to show proof of liability insurance for the activity and name the city as additional insured on the policy;
(F) 
A person may be immediately ejected from the event for misuse or abuse of the approved delivery device or method;
(G) 
Candy, beads, or other material may be distributed to spectators by walkers adjacent to parade floats or other vehicles provided that such distribution does not interfere with the orderly movement of the parade and no spectators are required to move into the parade path to retrieve said material.
Any violation of these conditions will result in the parade float or vehicle or participants’ removal from the special event.
(14) 
All floats or decorated vehicles shall carry a 2A:10BC fire extinguisher with a current inspection tag.
(15) 
Float length shall not exceed 55 feet, including the tow vehicle, nor shall the width or height exceed 14 feet.
(16) 
Each equestrian/animal unit shall provide their own clean-up crew and equipment. The clean-up crew shall be positioned directly behind or beside the animals. Any rider or handler showing an inability to control their animal will be deemed unsafe by a law enforcement officer or parade official and shall be removed from the special event. Equestrian riders shall be a minimum of 12 years of age, able to control the animal in crowded situations, and have adult supervision if under the age of 16.
(c) 
Indemnification.
An applicant/promoter for a special event permit must execute a written agreement to indemnify the city and its officers and employees against all claims of injury or damage to persons or property, whether public or private, arising out of the special event. This indemnification shall include the following statement:
“Licensee shall defend, protect and keep city forever harmless and indemnified against and from any penalty, or any damage, or charge, imposed for any violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulations arising out of the use of the property by the licensee, whether occasioned by the neglect of licensee, its employees, officers, agents, contractors, or assigns or those holding under licensee. Licensee shall at all times defend, protect, and indemnify and it is the intention of the parties hereto that licensee hold city harmless against and from any and all loss, cost, damage, or expense, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or from any accident or other occurrence on or about the property causing personal injury, death or property damage resulting from use of property by licensee, its agents, employees, customers and invitees, except when caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of city, its officers, employees or agents, and only then to the extent of the proportion of any fault determined against city for its willful misconduct. Licensee shall at all times defend, protect, indemnify and hold city harmless against and from any and all loss, cost, damage, or expense, including attorney’s fees arising out of or from any and all claims or causes of action resulting from any failure of licensee, its officers, employees, agents, contractors or assigns in any respect to comply with and perform all the requirements and provisions hereof.”
(Ordinance 19-019 adopted 8/6/19)