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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1559 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 1559 AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE PERMISSION OF CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AMUSEMENT RIDES, STREET SHOWS, OR. SHOWS COMMONLY CLASSED AS A CARNIVAL, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND TAXING OF THE SAME AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND AMUSEMENT RIDES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 601 AND 1405, PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.16, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. DEFINITION CARNIVAL - CIRCUS: The term "Carnival", as set out in this Ordinance shall be construed to mean every device, institution or assemblage of devices or institutions the purpose whereof is that of pro- viding entertainment, amusement, sport, pastime, or merriment for the patrons thereof, and shall include roller coaster, merry-go-round, swing, ferris wheel, kiddie rides, games of shooting, throwing, pitching, phenomenal ex- hibitions and everything of like character. The term "Circus" as set out in this Ordinance, shall be construed to mean any institution whose general occupation is that of exhibiting wild animals, feats of horsemanship, animal stunts and acrobatic or anuatic'sports, to which a fee is charged for admission. Section 2. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: It shall be unlawful for any carnival, circus, amusement rides, street shows, or shows commonly classed as carnivals to show or give any performance in the City of Pasco without first having obtained approval from the Building Inspector and Fire Chief for site location, at which time the City Clerk shall issue the license providing the applicable fees are paid. Section 3. WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE: When a celebration is put on by Civic organizations of the City, and a carnival or street show purchases or gets a con- cession from said such an organization for performances during said celebration, no license fee or admission charge or tax for the City shall be collected. If any shows or performances other than those authorized by said Civic organizations are given or performed, the regular license fee and admission tax shall be paid to the City. Section 4. LICENSE FEES: The fee for a circus shall be $50.00. Every carnival, amusement rides, street shows or shows commonly classed as a carnival shall pay a maximum license fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day for each and every day the same shall perform within the City, or $10.00 a day for each major ride (defined as a ride for which the charge is over 25¢), each game of skill and each side show. Further, a charge of $5.00 per day for each minor ride (defined as a ride for which the charge is 25¢ or under), each food booth, and each merchandise booth or concession, and in addition thereto, shall pay the regular admission tax on all admission tickets or admissions for which a charge is made except as set out in Section 3. The license -fee is paid in advance for each day the said show or carnival proposes to show within the City, and the admission tax shall be paid each day in advance. Section 5. INSURANCE: Before any license shall be granted, the applicant must present a copy of his insurance with a "Hold Harmless" clause to the City of Pasco and guarantee, in writing, that said carnival circus or show commonly classed as a carnival, will leave the premises on which the show is given in as good condition as to cleanliness and sanitation as it was at the time of setting up said carnival, circus or show. Ordinance No. Page Two Section 6. PENALTY: Any violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and any person violating any of the terms of this Ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 7. SEVERABILITY: Ordinance Nos. 601 and 1405, Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 and all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Such repeal shall not reactivate any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED this day of 1972. APPROVED AS TO FORM: D. WAYNE CAMP ELL, CITY AT ORNEY I 7 DONALD D. LINTON, MAYOR