A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, except those listed in subsection B of this section, either directly or indirectly, to advertise, promote or conduct a public concert which such person has reason to believe will attract more than 750 persons without first obtaining a license from the municipal clerk in the manner provided in this chapter. A separate license shall be required for each such concert.
B. 
Sections 10.45.010 through 10.45.025 do not apply to concerts:
1. 
In municipal buildings;
2. 
In school district buildings, or approved and conducted by the school district as a school function;
3. 
In private residences to which admission is restricted to invited guests; or
4. 
Conducted by duly licensed cabarets, nightclubs or similar establishments in the ordinary course of business.
C. 
As used in sections 10.45.010 through 10.45.025, the following terms shall have the meaning given in this subsection:
"Person"
means individual natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts or corporations or any officers, agents, employees or any kind of personal representative, agents or servants, in any capacity, acting either for himself, or any other person under either personal appointment or pursuant to law.
"Premises"
means all lands, structures and places, as well as all equipment and appurtenances connected therewith, utilized in conjunction with the holding of a public concert as defined in this section.
(AO No. 80-96; AO No. 84-138(S), 1-1-1985)
Application for public concert licenses shall be made to the municipal clerk at least ten working days prior to the date upon which the concert is to be held. The application shall be signed by the person seeking to conduct the concert and shall contain:
A. 
The names and addresses of the person who will be responsible for staging the concert. If the concert is being conducted by a partnership, joint venture or other business entity, such application shall include the names and addresses of the officers and, if appropriate, the directors, of such entity.
B. 
The location and address of the premises in or at which the concert will be held.
C. 
The date and time at which the concert is scheduled to begin and end.
D. 
An estimate of the number of persons who will attend the concert.
E. 
A statement as to the ownership of the premises in or at which the concert will be conducted. If the applicant is the owner of record of the premises, he shall execute a statement to that effect. If the applicant for a license under this section is not the record owner of the premises, he shall provide the municipal clerk or his designated agent with a writing signed by the record owner consenting to the holding of a concert on the premises, as well as a copy of the leasehold agreement or other legal instrument under which the applicant is authorized to possess and enjoy the premises.
F. 
A detailed description of the number and type of parking and sanitary facilities which will be made available by the applicant to those attending the concert.
G. 
Certifications of compliance from those municipal departments and officials as described in section 10.10.020A.1. Prior to making formal application for a public concert license under this section, the applicant may request and receive formal assistance by the municipal clerk in obtaining required departmental certification, provided that such request is made at least 20 working days before the public concert is to be held.
H. 
A detailed plan submitted by the applicant for protecting the physical security of persons attending or conducting the concert and protecting real and personal property used in connection with the concert which has been reviewed and approved by the chief of police. Upon request for approval of security plans required by this subsection, the chief of police shall approve such plans if he finds that adequate precautions, including the employment of security personnel if necessary, will be taken by the applicant to protect the physical security of persons and property. If the chief cannot approve the security plan proposed by the applicant, however, he shall prepare one of his own that may include employment of municipal police officials, and forward that plan to the applicant, as approved and certified, upon the applicant's payment of all costs of providing such protection. All sums tendered by the applicant in excess of those required to pay the costs of municipal police protection shall be returned to the applicant within a reasonable time after the concert has concluded.
I. 
A detailed plan showing aisles, exits, passageways, obstructions and proposed seating configuration approved by the fire chief for any public concert to be conducted in a building or enclosed area without fixed seats. If the fire chief cannot approve the fire plan proposed by the applicant, however, he shall prepare one of his own which complies with applicable law and regulations and forward that plan to the applicant as approved and certified.
J. 
An agreement by the applicant to save, hold harmless and indemnify the municipality from any and all liability, damages or claims arising from the conduct of the concert, except those liabilities, damages or claims proximately caused by actions of the municipality or as a result of the applicant's compliance with orders or instructions issued by the municipality in connection with the concert.
K. 
A bond in the amount of $5,000.00 obtained from a surety company licensed to do business in the state and acceptable to the municipality, or such other security or insurance coverage acceptable to the municipal risk manager. The proceeds of such bond or security may be used by the municipality in satisfaction of all obligations imposed under this section, as well as to reimburse the municipality for damage to streets, pavement, bridges, road signs and other property of the municipality which may be caused by vehicles, employees, participants or spectators at such concert as well as for cleanup and removal of litter or debris. Such bond shall remain in force until such time as the manager or his designated agent has certified that all obligations of the applicant have been satisfied.
The holder of a public concert license in all instances shall be deemed responsible for the supervision and control of all activities at the concert, and shall not permit alcoholic beverages or narcotic, depressant, hallucinogenic or stimulant drugs to be possessed or consumed on the premises. The licensee shall further ensure that all areas of the premises in or at which the concert is conducted are illuminated in a manner sufficient to permit a person of normal eyesight to distinguish facial features of a policeman from a distance of 30 feet.
A. 
License required; term. No person may operate a circus, carnival, fair or other temporary place of amusement without first receiving a license issued by the municipal clerk. Licenses issued under this section shall be only for the time period during which the proposed activity is to be conducted.
B. 
Qualifications of licensee. A licensee under this section shall not have been convicted of a crime involving larceny, theft, receiving and concealing stolen property, crimes dealing with illegally obtained property, or involving misrepresentation or fraud, or gambling, within two years of the date of application or employment.
C. 
Application for license. Applicants shall submit with their application:
1. 
A complete description of the proposed carnival activities, including the location, the kind of amusement offered, and the dates and hours of operation.
2. 
Written consent of the owner or lawful occupant of the property upon which the carnival is to be conducted.
3. 
A certificate of insurance specifying at least the following coverage:
a. 
Carnivals, circuses, fairs and other amusements with mechanical rides shall have public liability insurance with policy limits not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit. The policy shall name the municipality as an additional insured.
b. 
Carnivals, circuses, fairs and other amusements which do not provide mechanical rides shall have public liability insurance with policy limits not less than $300,000.00 combined single limit. The policy shall name the municipality as an additional insured.
(CAC 6.32.050; AO No. 80-91)
A. 
License required. No person may engage in the business of operating a shooting gallery without first obtaining a shooting gallery license from the municipal clerk. A shooting gallery license is only required if the shooting gallery activities are conducted as part of a circus, carnival, fair or other temporary amusement concession.
B. 
Definition. As used in this section, the term "shooting gallery" means a place where games or contests of marksmanship are conducted using rifles, pistols, shotguns, pellet guns, BB guns or similar devices which project or propel bullets, cartridges, shot, pellets, BB's or similar projectiles toward fixed or moving objects.
C. 
Application for license; qualifications of applicant. The applicant for a shooting gallery license must be at least 18 years of age. The application shall contain a detailed statement of:
1. 
The live ammunition and firearms used; and
2. 
The safeguards employed for containing discharged ammunition within the area.
(CAC 6.32.060; AO No. 95-190, §§ 1, 2, 10-17-1995)
A. 
There is hereby imposed upon every person who pays an admission charge to any amusement, entertainment or event held in the George M. Sullivan Sports Arena for which a ticket is sold, a surcharge of $0.50 on tickets with a sales price of $10.00 or less, and $1.00 on tickets with a sales price in excess of $10.00.
B. 
In addition to the surcharge set forth in subsection A above, there is imposed upon every person who pays an admission charge to any event held in George M. Sullivan Arena for which a ticket is sold a fee of $0.50 on all tickets to said events. These revenues shall be considered revenues of the George M. Sullivan Sports Arena.
C. 
Every person receiving an admission charge upon which a surcharge is imposed under this section shall collect the amount of surcharge imposed upon the person paying an admission charge. The surcharge shall be deemed to be held in trust by the person required to collect the surcharge until remitted to the municipality as provided by regulation. The surcharge imposed under this section shall be collected at the time the admission charge is paid.
D. 
The municipal manager shall, subject to section 6.30.060, be responsible for carrying out and enforcing the payment, collection and remittance of the surcharge imposed in this section.
E. 
All funds collected under subsection A shall be considered miscellaneous revenues of the municipality, and not revenues of the George M. Sullivan Sports Arena.
(AO No. 83-88; AO No. 86-36; AO No. 2003-168, § 1, 1-6-2004; AO No. 2021-114, § 4, 1-31-2022)
A. 
There is hereby imposed upon every person who pays an adult admission charge to any event held in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts for which an adult admission ticket is sold, a surcharge of $3.00 on each ticket. Revenues from the surcharge shall fund a reserve to pay off any existing loan, and provide a revenue stream for operations, major renovation and repair of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, or to pay revenue bonds issued for such major renovations or repairs.
B. 
Every person receiving an admission charge upon which a surcharge is imposed under this section shall collect the amount of surcharge imposed upon the person paying an adult admission charge. The surcharge shall be deemed to be held in trust by the person required to collect the surcharge until remitted to the municipality. The surcharge imposed under this section shall be collected at the time the admission charge is paid.
C. 
The municipal manager shall, subject to section 6.30.060, be responsible for carrying out and enforcing the payment, collection and remittance of the surcharge imposed in this section.
D. 
All funds collected under this section shall be considered miscellaneous revenues of the municipality and not revenues of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
(AO No. 2004-93, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2010-40, § 1, 5-11-2010;[1] AO No. 2021-114, § 4, 1-31-2022; AO No. 2025-129, § 1, 11-18-2025)
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Editor's note — This ordinance also provided that the surcharge shall be effective for all performances beginning on and after 9-7-2010 and that it is the intent of the assembly that this surcharge not be further increased to pay existing debts.