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Ord 58-2006 7/18/2006 � . ORDINANCE NO. ;���� ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 106-2005 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER DISCRETION TO WAIVE ORDINANCE SEC. 50- 97 AND SEC.14-384 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT NON PAYMENT OF THE $100 PYROTECHNICS PERMIT FEE AND THE GIVING AWAY OF ANIMALS DURING EVENTS.; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, it is desirable to grant ordinance waivers for events in parks meeting certain qualifications in order for them to be more successful; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 106-2005 was approved by City Council on December 20, 2005 authorizing the City Manager discretion to waive four park ordinances for events meeting certain qualifications; and WHEREAS, it is felt beneficial to add the ordinances requiring payment of the $100 pyrotechnic fee and prohibiting the giving away of animals to the list of ordinances eligible for waiver. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: • SECTION 1. Ordinance 106-2005 is hereby amending to add Ordinance Sec. 50-97 and Sec. 14-384 of the Code of Ordinances requiring the payment of the $100 pyrotechnic fee and prohibiting the giving away of animals during events to the list of park ordinances eligible for discretionary waiver by the City Manager for events that meeting the following qualifications: • The organization must be a 501 C(3), non-profit organization. • The activity must be park and recreation related. • The event must be suited to the park. • The event must be open to the public. • The waiver permit (attached) must be completed and appropriately displayed at the site during the event. SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of July 2006. MAYOR TEST: ` �--------. t Clerk . � . Permit This permit is issued to the organization listed below authorizing waiver of the following park ordinances. Sec. 82-58. Driving vehicles or animals in parks. This permit does not apply if park ground conditions are wet and rutting will result in the turf. A map of the area desired for on grass parking of vehicles or animals shall be provided. The applicant is wholly responsible for damage to irrigation heads, park structures, and trees and shrubs. The number of estimated vehicles/animals is Sec. 82-62. Sales of goods or wares. Sales includes sales of event related merchandise and admission ar registration (ar donations in-lieu of admission or registration) fees. The sales ordinance does not apply to activities of a private organization not open to the public, such as collection of private club dues or donations. Resolution 2509 as amended requires organizations authorized to sell in parks to pay the City 16% of gross sales of food and drink items, 10% of admissions and/ or donations, and 5% of inerchandise sold in parks. The applicant is required to obtain the Concession Report for Sales In Parks form from the Parks & Recreation Department (761-7491) in order to prepare and make the proper remittance to the City. Sec. 82-63. Signs and other advertising devices. The signs may be attached to trees, shelter posts, or other park structures with string. Tape, nails, or staples are not permitted. Number of signs Size of signs Sec. 82-68. Possession, consumption of alcoholic beverages in parks. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the proper license for sales of alcoholic beverages from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Sec. 50-97 Payment of the $100 pyrotechnic fee. Sec. 14-384 Giving away of animals. Park Month and Date Event Name Hours 501(c) (3) Non Profit Organization Name Signature City Manager Signature Date Date This Permit shall be posted during the event in a manner visible from a passing Police and/or Parks Department vehicle.