§ 18-3. Special events.

All special events which are held on public property must adhere to the following rules and regulations:

(1)

All special events taking place on public property must have a permit from the city manager before any such events take place. The city manager may attach to the permit those requirements he may deem necessary to protect the public and city's interest.

(2)

All parties interested in staging a special event must provide insurance for the event in amounts set by the city manager. The [parties staging such] event may be required to take out additional insurance naming the city as the beneficiary.

(3)

All parties staging an event may be subject to a performance bond set by the city manager to insure [that] the City Code and permit requirements are upheld by the event.

(4)

All requirements set by the city manager as part of his written approval must be upheld by the event. Failure to do so may result in a closing of the event by the public safety director or the police chief.

(5)

All special events permitted by the city manager must be sponsored by a nonprofit corporation for a charitable purpose. Any special event to be held for-profit corporation must have prior approval by the city council.

(6)

Before any request for a special event is permitted, those responsible for the event must provide a detailed plan including all aspects of the events (activities, awards, parking, insurance, etc.).

(7)

All financial information and records which may be related to the event will be made available to the city finance director.

(8)

All parties staging a special event are required to abide by the City Code and Florida Statutes. Failure to do so will require the event to be cancelled.

(9)

No sales or rentals of any kind will be permitted on the ocean beach.

(10)

All special events using alcohol must have prior approval by the city council.

(11)

All requests for special events shall require thirty (30) days' notification.

(Ord. No. 2004-07, § 1, 6-7-04)