13-Amending Chapter 24 Article II Special Events of the Code of Ordinances

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(a) The non-refundable permit fee for a special event shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per event and shall accompany the application. An additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be charged if alcohol is to be sold at the event. In the event a contract is required with the state of Texas for a roadway closure an additional permit fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be charged. (b) The fee herein provided shall be used only for the purpose of defraying expenses incident to the issuing of a permit, such as review and approval of the application and plans submitted therewith. (c) Additional expenses such as the cost for using off-duty police officers as security at the event must be paid separately from the permit fee. The estimate cost for off-duty police officers working at the event must be paid no less than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled event. Failure to pay any additional expenses to the city will result in revocation of or refusal to issue a permit. (d) If additional permits are required, such as electrical, fire or health permits, such permit fees will be in addition to the fees herein provided. "Sec. 24-72. Identification of applicant. At the time of filing an application for a permit under this article, the applicant shall submit, for inspection by the city manager, written proof of his identity, which may be in the form of an automobile operator's license or an identification letter or card issued to him by the person for whom or through whom orders are to be solicited or cleared. "Sec. 24-73. Investigation of applicant. Upon application for a permit being made by the applicant for the use or closure of streets or public property in connection with a special event, the city manager shall deliver the application to the chief of police, who shall conduct a criminal background check, investigate and verify the applicant, his firm, or the firm he represents, and report his findings to the city manager. "Sec. 24-74. Denial of application. (a) An application may be denied when: (1) Information on the application is incomplete or insufficient. (2) An applicant, including persons listed as being in charge of or managing an event, has been convicted of a felony within the last three (3) years. (3) A false statement or material misrepresentation is made on an application for a permit, which shall be grounds for immediate denial or revocation of a permit. (b) Factors such as proximity to residences, use of loudspeakers, use of large portions of required parking, unsafe pedestrian street crossings, awkward circulation patterns, and similar 12 65