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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0079_1982CITY OF GEORGETOWN ORDI E DEFINITIONS REGULATING STRUCTNCE SETTING OUT ()R OF PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES OF CARNIVALS, AND OTHER EXHIBITIONS CFOCRUSES, PREVENTION OF BODILY INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE THE AND FOR THE GENERAL PROMOTION OF THE AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY ANDLDECLASAFETY R NG AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, certain dangers ers and fire hazards exist whenever circuses, carnivals and other public exhibitions the open or in tents are held in are structures and similar movable facilities and there is a need to regulate such matt the health ers so that safety, and welfare of the community Georgetown may be maintained of the City of THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Georgetown followss g town as Section 1. (Definitions) A. The term "carnival" as used herein shall be constr mean any show, amusement entertainment, ued to � shows . and or combination of entertainments, or amusements commonly designated or kno under the name of "travelingwn carnival or show" irrespective of the name or designation thereof that may be used who operates the same or who may assist iby the person n the operation of same. B• The word "operate" as used herein shall have the that is commonlY given that said word and it shall include every person who isn any manner c apply to and i conducting the carnival. connected with Co The words "assist in operation" as used herein shall include every person who may in any manner'lend assistance to o r aid in the operation of the carnival and said w construed a words shall be applied to, and include any person who shall knowingly grant, lease, or permit any lands under his control for use or to be used as a site for such carnival. Section 2 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or cor or Place, set up or otherwise erect mechanical devices P ation to Of rides of amusement and tfor Purposes o erect or cause to be erected any temporary structures composed wholly or partly of canvas or any other material to be used as a place of Of other similar or for any public assemblagesy whether enclosed within a 1 cxo.Stla." cf,.r" i structure or structures, or not involving games of skill or limits of Georgetown chance or exhibitions within the city or and received, a without first having made an application f do so signed by the City Manager or other City written permit to d b the City Council in accordance with the official designate Y itions and limitations as set out in this ordinan the effect of cond excepted from A. The following are hereby this ordinance: 1. Funerals 2. Religious services 3. Educational activities Section 3. in The applicant for such permit shall file an application the City Manager which application shall be writing with licate, drawn to accompanied by a set of building plans in dup scale: - lens shall indicate A The application and building P clearly: 1. The type of construction; 2. The seating arrangement; 3• The aisles; 4; The stru ctura1 details and calculations of the seats an supports; 5. The location of all electrical wiring; 6. The location of all exits; 7• The location of all fire equipment within the structure and the specifications of such equipment; ent structures and S. The location insofar as feasible of adjscof per from the obstructions which might hinder the egress exits. specify: B. Such application shall further hat no open flame shall be used within the structure; will u s e l• T oration whic 2. The name of the person, firm, or corp the structure; 3 2 3. The location of the principal place of business of such person, firm, or corporations 4. The names and addresses of the officers of such firm or corporations 5. The length o f time the structure is intended to be used for the purposes applied for; 6. The hours of the day or night during which such structure is intended to be used as a place of assembly= 7. What provisions have been made for sanitary facilities for persons using the premises upon which such structure is to be erected or is maintained= 8. Such other relevant information as the City Manager may require. C. No such permit shall issue until the applicant has furnished evidence that a public liability insurance policy in amounts of not less than ($500,000.00) for one person and ($1,000000.00) for any one accident shall be in force and effect at the time such structure is to be occupied as a place of assembly by the public. Such policy shall be written by an underwriter satisfactory to City Manager and said City shall be assigned as a co-insured. City reserves the right to request a greater amount of insurance coverage should it be required. Applicant for permit must also show that it has Workmen's Compensation insurance in effect for all employees, both part-time and full-time. Said policy premiums must be shown to have been paid through the day or days of the operationn of such activity. The extent of said coverage to be in an amount satisfactory to the City. D. Further no permit shall issue until such applicant shall deposit with the city treasurer cash in the sum of $2,000.00 which shall be used by the City to pay for damage to streets, sewers, trees or other city property, if any, and to pay for the removal or cleanup of dirt, paper, litter, or other debris, if any. Such cash as is remaining, if any, shall be returned within a reasonable time to the applicant when the City Manager indicates that the City has been fully reimbursed for i t s expenses. 3 3 Said sum shall also be subject to claims from other agencies or institutions which are part of the City of Georgetown. Section 4. Prior to the issuance of the permit the fire marshall of the City of Georgetown shall determine whether the applicant has made provision for: A. Adequate aisle seats, platforms, and poles; B. Sufficient exits, well marked and properly lighted; C. Lighted and unobstructed passageways to areas leading away from the structure; D. Removal before the structure is to be used as a place of public assembly of any pole, rope, or other obstruction in aisle or exit; E. Inspection of the opening of each performance by a qualified electrician to ascertain if any defects exist in the wiring and provision made for immediate correction of any defects which may be found, the cost of inspection to be borne by the applicant; F. Sufficient first aid fire applicances to be distributed throughout the structure with operating personnel familiar with the operation of such equipment available and assigned during the use of such structure as a place of assembly; G. Sufficient "no smoking" signs visible at all times; H. An employee at each entrance to require the extinguishing of all cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials before allowing entry; I. Announcement at frequent intervals to the persons in the assembly of the fact that smoking within the structure is prohibited; J. Any use of open flames is prohibited; R. The clearing of straw, dry grass, sawdust or any combustible trash from the structure before it is open to the public and arrangements made to keep the area where the debris may be expected to accumulate well serviced, especially under open seats; A 4 L. Proper facilities for calling the City Fire Department; M. Such special fire equipment of the City of Georgetown to attend at such structure during its use as a place of public assembly a s the fire marshal may decide is necessary for proper fire protection; N. The attendance of such special police officers and firemen as the fire marshal may deem necessary for the control of persons in the assembly to prevent overcrowding, obstruction of aisles, and exits and such other control as may be necessary to render the occupation of such structures by the public safe, the cost of which will be borne by the applicant. O• The tent and canvas parts of the structure and all combustible decorative materials including curtains, acoustic materials, streamers, cloth, cotton batting, straw, vines, leaves, trees and moss are to be rendered fireproof, the cost of which is also to be borne by the applicant. P. If the fire Marshall of the city of Georgetown finds that the provisions of this section of the Ordinance are complied with and met in all respects by the applicant he shall issue to direct or maintain such structure conditioned upon reasonable limitations and requirements as he may deem necessary for the safety of persons and property. Section 5. The operation of a carnival within a distance of less than one thousand (1,000) yards of any private residence within this City is hereby declared to be a nuisance and it is hereby made an offense to operate or assist in the operation of such carnival at any place within the City that is located within less than one thousand (1,000) yards of any private residence that is Situated within the City. Any person who shall operate any such carnival and/or who shall assist in the operation of a carnival at a place that is located within less than one thousand (1,000) yards of a private residence in this City shall upon conviction be punished by paying a fine of not less than $2.00 nor more than $200.00 and each day that such carnival may be so operated shall constitute a separate offense. 5 s Section 6' the City Prior to the issuance of the written permit by to Manager, City health officers shall make an inspection determine if provision has been made for satisfactory sanitary cilities on or near the premises on which the structure is fa , maintained or is to be maintained. Section 7. Prior to commencement of activities and business the permitee shall comply with the followings A. Upon completion of said structure same shall not be used lac a of assembly until the fire marshall has inspected the as a P entire premises upon which the structure is located. B. If the fire marshall finds that all of the limitations and requirements of the permit and this ordinance have been com lied with and the structure has been erected in accordance P lication, with the plans and specifications submitted with the app is in he shall issue a permit to occupy said premises w addition to the permit described above. permit C. it shall be unlawful for any person to c ause or the occupancy of such structure as a place of assembly without the issuance of both said permits as provided for herein. D. if the fire marshall finds that such structure or the premises on which it is located is being maintained in violation of any of the provisions of the permit to erect or maintain any of the provisions of this ordinance or in such a manner as to constitute a fire hazard he may revoke the first said permit provided for herein. E. Any person, firm or corporation whose permit to occupy has been revoked as aforesaid may within 10 days after the receipt of a notice thereof appeal to the city council for a arin thereon and the decision of the council in this regard he g rovided shall be final. if no appeal is taken within 10 days as P herein the action of the fire marshall shall be final. 6 U Section 8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by fine of not less than $2.00 nor more than $200.00. Section 9. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jursidiction such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. READ, PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 9th day of November , 1982. READ, PASSED AND APPROVED on second and final reading this 14th day of December , 1982. U. (0-1 �All' - JO C. DOER LE r , MAYOR ATTEST: JIM COLBERT, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED: JOE B. MCMASTER, CITY ATTORNEY I div ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03 - ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ADOPTED FEBRUARY 9, 1970 WHEREAS, Section 5.03 - ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Georgetown adopted February 9, 1970, provides for the establishment of administrative departments by ordinance; and WHEREAS, there are departments of the City of Georgetown required and necessary for the orderly conduct of business of said City; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN that there are established hereby the administrative departments of the City of Georgetown the following: General Fund: Legislative Executive Judicial Elections City Hall/Finance City Hall Community Development Health Unit Animal Control Maintenance Center Police Department Fire Department Street Department Planning Department Cemetery Parks Pools Airport Main Street Project Tax/Finance Department Utility Fund: AA nist at on Electrical Department Water Department Sewer Department Sanitation Department Inspection Department 'wf"r Ire EAD, PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this . day of 1982. / READ, Z4� day of ,SSE AND APPROVED on second and final reading this 1982. '-,ATTEST: JIM COLBERT, CITY SECRETARY CITY OF GEORGETOWN BY: U_a 0.-10, JO N C. D ERFIJERt MAYOR APPROVED AS TO LEGALITY: JOE B. MCMASTER, CITY ATTORNEY r�i