(a)
The
following guidelines are intended to protect the personal and property
rights of city residents and businesses. The city administrator reserves
the right to impose additional regulations in the interest of public
safety if deemed necessary.
(b)
These
guidelines cover requests for commercial use of city-owned property
(streets, rights-of-way, parks, public buildings), commercial use
of private property which may affect adjacent public or private property,
and the use of city equipment and personnel in the filming of movies,
TV shows, commercials, and related activities.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-150; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
(a)
The
city administrator may authorize the use of any street, right-of-way,
or public building, equipment or personnel for commercial uses in
the filming or taping of movies, television programs, commercials,
or training films and related activities. In conjunction with these
uses, the city administrator may require that any or all of the conditions
and/or remuneration as specified on the application be met as a prerequisite
to that use.
(b)
The
applicant agrees that the city shall have full control over the use
of public streets and buildings of the city while being used, as well
as control over the hours of production and the general location of
the production. The city reserves the full and absolute right to prohibit
all filming or to order cessation of filming if determined to be detrimental
to the public health, safety and welfare. The applicant shall agree
to allow the respective city departments (i.e., police, fire, building)
to inspect all structures and/or devices and equipment to be used
in connection with the filming and taping if required by the city
administrator.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-151; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
(a)
Before
filing an application for filming in the city, the office of the city
administrator must be contacted to discuss the production’s
specific filming requirements and the feasibility of filming in the
city.
(b)
Any commercial producer who desires to undertake a commercial production in the city is required to complete and return the application for commercial filming (section 4.06.013) to the office of the city administrator, within the time frames below:
(1)
Commercials or episodic television: A minimum of two (2) business
days prior to the commencement of filming or any substantial activity
related to the project.
(2)
Feature films: A minimum of five (5) business days prior to the commencement
of filming or any substantial activity related to the project.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-152; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
An application processing fee as established in appendix A to this code should accompany each application for filming in the city. The city administrator may waive this fee upon proof of an organization’s nonprofit status, or for any other reason deemed necessary.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-153; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
(a)
The
applicant will agree to pay for the costs of any police, fire, public
works, or other city personnel assigned to the project (whether specifically
requested by the production or not). Remuneration rates for the use
of any city equipment, including police cars and fire equipment, will
be established on a case-by-case basis as determined by the city administrator.
The applicant will agree to pay in full, promptly upon receipt of
an invoice, the charges incurred. The city administrator may, at his
or her discretion, require an advance deposit for the use of the equipment.
(b)
The
city administrator, in consultation with the chief of police or his/her
designee and/or fire chief, shall have the authority to stipulate
additional fire or police requirements and level of staffing for same,
at any time during a film project, if it is determined to be in the
best interest of public safety, health and welfare, which cost shall
be borne by the applicant. Off-duty police officers and firefighters
shall be paid by the production company at a rate no less than one
and one-half (1-1/2) their hourly rate based on their rank.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-154; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
(a)
The
city administrator may authorize the use of any street, right-of-way,
or public building, use of the city name, trademark or logo, and/or
use of city equipment and/or personnel for commercial uses in the
production of movies, television programs, commercials, or training
films and related activities. In conjunction with these uses, the
city administrator may require that any or all of the conditions and/or
remuneration as specified on the application be met as a prerequisite
to that use. A security or damage deposit may be required based on
production activity.
(b)
Depending upon the extent of the use of city property, the applicant agrees to reimburse the city for inconveniences when using public property. The rate schedule is set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A to this code.
(c)
The
applicant agrees that the city shall have full control over the use
of its name, trademark, logo, public streets and buildings of the
city while any are being used, as well as control over the hours of
production and the general location of the production. The city reserves
the full and absolute right to prohibit all filming or to order cessation
of filming activity if it is determined to be hazardous to the public
health, safety and welfare.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-155; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
The applicant shall provide a report listing the number of vehicles
and types of equipment to be used during the filming, including proposed
hours of use and proposed parking locations. Such locations will need
to be specifically approved by the city so as to maintain traffic
safety. On-street parking or use of public parking lots is subject
to city approval. The use of exterior lighting, power generators,
or any other noise- or light-producing equipment requires on-site
approval of the city administrator.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-156; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
Unless permission has been obtained from the city administrator
in advance and affected property owners, tenants and residents have
been notified, filming will be limited to the following hours: Monday
through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and holidays,
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-157; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
The applicant shall provide a short written description, approved
by the city administrator, of the schedule for the proposed production
to the owners, tenants and residents of each property in the affected
neighborhood (as defined by boundaries set by the city administrator).
The applicant, or his or her designee, shall make a good faith effort
to notify each owner, tenant and resident of all such property, and
shall submit, as part of this application, a report noting each owner’s,
tenant’s or resident’s comments, along with their signatures,
addresses and phone numbers. Based upon this community feedback, the
city administrator may grant or deny the filming application.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-158; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
The producer shall attach a certificate of insurance, naming
the city as an additional insured, in an amount not less than one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) general liability, including bodily
injury and property damage with a five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)
umbrella, and automobile liability (if applicable) in an amount not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) including bodily injury
and property damage.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-159)
The applicant agrees to pay in full, promptly upon receipt of
an invoice, the costs of repair for any and all damage to public or
private property resulting from or in connection with the production,
and restore the property to its original condition prior to the production,
or to better than original condition.
(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-160)
The producer shall sign the following hold harmless agreement
holding the city harmless from any claim that may arise from their
use of designated public property, right-of-way, or equipment in conjunction
with the permitted use:
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I certify that I represent the firm which will be performing
the filming/taping at the locations specified on the attached permit
application. I further certify that I and my firm will perform in
accordance with the directions and specifications of the City of Schulenburg,
TX, and that I and my firm will indemnify and hold harmless the City
of Schulenburg, TX for and from any loss, damage, expense, claims
and costs of every nature and kind arising out of or in connection
with the filming/taping pursuant to this permit.
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I further certify that the information provided on this Application
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I hold the
authority to sign this and other contracts and agreements with the
City of Schulenburg on behalf of the firm.
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Signed:
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Title:
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Date:
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(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-161)
The following application for commercial filming must be completed and returned to the office of the city administrator within the time frame outlined in section 4.06.003 of this article:
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THE CITY OF SCHULENBURG, TX
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Application for Commercial Filming
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Title of project: ____________
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Type of production:
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Commercial _______
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Feature Film _______
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Television _______
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Training Film _______
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Public Service _______
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Other _______
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Location of filming:
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Date(s) of filming:
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CONTACTS
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Production Office:
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Name:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Fax:
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Producer:
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Name:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Fax:
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Location Manager:
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Name:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Fax:
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Texas Film Commission Representative: _______
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PRODUCTION (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
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Production schedule and activities to include stunts, pyrotechnics,
special effects, aerial photography, amplified sound or use of animals:
(Give dates and times and rain dates. Hours should include set-up,
holding of sets and restoration.)
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2.
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Number of persons involved with the production, including cast
and crew.
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3.
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Anticipated need of city personnel, equipment or property.
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4.
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Describe any areas in which public access will be restricted
during production.
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5.
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Describe alterations to property.
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6.
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Number and type of production vehicles to be used and location(s)
where vehicles will be parked.
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7.
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Location where crew will be fed, if not at production location.
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8.
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Location where extras will be held, if not at production location.
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9.
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Map of anticipated street closure(s) or other public area use.
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Application completed by:
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Name/title: __________________ Date: _____________________
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Approved by: _________________ Date: _____________________
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The “Guidelines for Filming in Schulenburg, Texas”
apply to all filming activities, and the Office of the City Administrator
may require the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the guidelines
prior to approving this application.
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(Ordinance adopted 10/5/09(2),
sec. 2; 1989 Code, sec. 15-162; Ordinance adopting 2016 Code)
