HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 828-2019 Amend Code Part II, Article 47 Sec 1 and 4 Special EventsCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. US -�20G
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ANNA CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING PART II (GENERAL ORDINANCES), ARTICLE 47 (CITY
PARKS, RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS) BY AMENDING SECTION 1
(DEFINITIONS) AND SECTION 4 (SPECIAL EVENTS); PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS,
SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas City Council ("City Council") has previously adopted
standards, requirements, and procedures for and otherwise governing parks, recreation and
certain events held on City -owned facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be beneficial and
advantageous to add regulations governing criteria for approval of special events that utilize City
facilities, use of City park facilities by nonprofit organizations and similar groups, and related
matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above -referenced recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Amendments.
2.01 Amendment to Section 1 (Definitions).
Part II (General Ordinances), Article 47 (City Parks, Recreation and Special Events), Section 1
(Definitions) of The Anna City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by amending the
definition of "Special Event' as follows:
Special Event means any event that aper-ates is wholly or partially held on
or which utilizes facilities owned or controlled by the City if such event is
organized or operated wholly or partially by a person or organization other
thanthe City
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provided, however, that "Special
Event' does not include City events merely because the City utilizes third
parties or contractors to assist with organizing or operating a City event.
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2.02 Amendments to Section 4 (Special Events).
Part 11 (General Ordinances), Article 47 (City Parks, Recreation and Special Events), Section 4
(Special Events) of The Anna City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by amending
Section 4 (Special Events) to renumber Section 4.05 (Penalty) as Section 4.06 and to replace
Section 4.05 as follows:
Section 4.05. Criteria for approval, additional fees, nonprofit groups
and organizations
(a) In addition to any other fees or charges required to be paid under this
article, a permit holder shall pay all amounts necessary to provide for
recovery of all direct and indirect City expenses associated with the
special event as determined by the Parks Board or community services
department, utilizing normal and customary methods. Sponsors of
commercial functions, activities, or services may also be charged a
percentage of gross revenues and/or rents as deemed appropriate by
the City Manager or the City Manager's designee.
(b) Criteria for approving a special event include a determination that the
event and all related functions activities or services:
1) shall not conflict with City -sponsored programs;
2) shall not restrict the public use of Citv-owned or leased facilities for
unreasonable periods of time; and
3) should provide a positive public service and legitimate benefit to the
community.
(c) Unless approved in advance by the City Council the City will not
supplement special events or related functions activities or services
with public funds.
(d) Reduced rates or free use of facilities may be granted to community -
sponsored groups, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities
including but not limited to:
(1) Anna Independent School District:
(2) Anna Parent Teacher Associations;
(3) Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce:
(4) Anna Community Development Corporation
(5) Anna Economic Development Corporation;
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(6) Anna Fire and Police Associations:
(7) Anna Area Historical Preservation Society;
(8) Anna Area Rotary International;
(9) Anna Boy Scouts of America:
(10) Anna Girl Scouts of the USA;
(11) Other community sponsored non-profit groups as approved by
the Parks Board.
Special events and related functions activities and services associated
with the types of organizations listed in this subsection may be
approved by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee The Citv
Manager may require such organization to provide a written statement
detailing the positive public service and legitimate public benefit
provided to the community. Any reduction or waiver of fees or charges
is at the City's discretion and all other City regulations related to special
events shall be applicable.
(e) Special events and related functions activities and services that are not
associated with the types of organizations listed in subsection (d) must
be approved by the Parks Board
Section 4.06. Penaltv
Any violation of anv of the terms of this article whether denominated in
this article as unlawful or not shall be deemed a misdemeanor. An
Person convicted of any such violation shall be fined in an amount not
to exceed $500 for each incidence of violation Each violation is
considered a separate offense and will be punished separately.
Section 3. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the
extent of that conflict. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of such ordinance shall continue in full force and effect the
same as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof. The City
declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause, or
phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
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of this Ordinance as adopted and amended herein, are hereby amended to the extent of such
conflict. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Ordinance and any other code
or ordinance of the City, the terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall govern.
Section 4. Effective ®ate.
This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage on the date shown below.
PASSE® AND APPROVE® on this the 25th day of June 2019.
APPROVE: `` 1LI01u1"11/11o,,�'' ATTEST:
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Mayor Nate Pike * f City Secretary, Carrie Smith