Fort Lauderdale |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 15. BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Article V. OUTDOOR EVENTS |
§ 15-183. Outdoor event requirements.
(a)
With the exception of outdoor social service feeding events under section 15-186, the agreement for outdoor events shall contain the following terms and conditions:
(1)
The use of fireworks shall comply with all applicable state laws and requires a fireworks permit from the city fire-rescue department.
(2)
Sanitary facilities shall be provided and shall be of the type and in a sufficient number as to meet the requirements established by the department of sustainable development.
(3)
The department of sustainable development shall conduct electrical inspections of all electrical facilities whether power is supplied by local utilities or is self-provided by generator systems.
(4)
Sponsors of events at which food or beverages will be sold or distributed shall meet all applicable state, county and city health codes.
(5)
Current flameproof certificates must be provided for all canvas tents, awnings or canopies and shall be submitted for approval to the city fire-rescue department.
(6)
The applicant shall pay for the expense of all city services provided as a result of the event identified by city staff prior to the event. The police department may require the applicant to provide and pay for security personnel for crowd control and traffic direction purposes. The fire-rescue department may require the applicant to provide and pay for EMS and fire watch personnel, or both. Police, fire and EMS costs are exempt from prior notice provisions.
(7)
The applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance satisfactory to the office of the risk manager, such insurance to be comprehensive general liability insurance in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit coverage, naming the city as an additional insured. If alcoholic beverages are to be dispensed, served, sold or distributed at the outdoor event, the applicant shall in addition provide liquor liability insurance in a minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). The applicant shall also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the city for any damage to person or property which might occur during or as a result of the operation of the outdoor event.
(Ord. No. C-91-89, § 1, 1-7-92; Ord. No. C-12-14, § 3, 5-1-12 ; Ord. No. C-17-20 , § 3, 8-22-17; Ord. No. C-17-28 , § 79, 9-13-17)