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Attachment A Special Events Policy Draft April 27, 2020 I.General Policy Statement &Objective The purpose of this policy is to set forth procedures to be followed by organizers of a Special Event in order to protectthe health, safety and publicwelfare of the community. II.SpecialEvents A special event generally means any temporary event held on public or private property in a way that brings people and activity to the site that does not normally occur. Special events include, but are not limited to, fairs, carnivals,festivals, outdoor concerts, parties, filming of a movie or television show, street dances, races, walks,athletic events, or other entertainment or celebration events. Special events shall be divided into two categories: 1.City Special Events are defined as follows: An event organized and conducted by the City, largely funded by theCity, or affiliated with the City. These events will not be required to obtaina Special Event Licensebut must follow all applicable City policies. 2.Non-City Special Events are defined as follows: An event organized and conducted by a non-profit organization as defined underSection 501(c)(3) through (10) of the Internal Revenue Code, a for-profit organization or business, or individuals.These events are required to obtain aSpecialEventLicense, and pay applicable fees. AllSpecial Events (City and Non-City) are required to comply with required federal, state, and local regulations. The following types of events are exempt from these requirements: a)Any regular indooruse of an established and permanent place ofworshipor education facility. b)Any regular use of a stadium, athletic field, auditorium, or other places of outdoor assembly. c)Non-city sponsored events at a City or County park property associated with the use of the facility, building, and/or shelter as long as proper rental permitsand other required licenses and permits are obtained. d)Golf tournaments e)Graduation, parties, weddings, or funeral gatherings located on property that is used as a principal place of residence of the host of the event and the event does not have amplifiedsound or music. III.Fees 1.The non-refundable Special Event Licensefee is established by the city’s Fee Schedule. 2.Hourly rate shall be the hourly cost for any employee working on a Special Event.