2494•ORDINANCE NO. 2494
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 5.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Circuses and Carnivals" is amended
as follows:
5.16.050 Deposit of Bond :
A.An applicant for a carnival or circus shall furnish evidence that a public liability insurance
policy in the amount specified by the Finance Director is in effect before the premises are
occupied as a place of public assemblage.
B.The applicant shall deposit with the Finance Department a cash bond in the sum of five
hundred dollars ($500) conditioned upon saving harmless the city from any and all liabilities
or causes of action which might arise by virtue of the granting of a license to the applicant,
and conditioned further that no damage will be done to the street, sewers, trees, or adjoining
property, and that no dirt, paper, litter, or other debris will be permitted to remain upon the
street, or upon private property, by such applicant. Such cash bond shall be returned to the
applicant upon certification by the Police Chief that all conditions of this chapter have been
fully complied with.
C.The applicant shall pay to the Finance Department all license fees which may be required by
the ordinances of the city, including the admission tax.
D.If the Fire Chief determines that the attendance of fire equipment at the location of the
structure during the use of such structure as a place of assemblage is necessary for the
safety of persons and property, the Finance Director shall require that the applicant deposit
with the Finance Department a sum equal to the reasonable value of the use of the
equipment and the furnishing of the necessary personnel for such time as will be required,
in order to reimburse the city for such expense.
5.16.070 Inspection After Erection of Structure :
A.Upon completion of such structure, it shall not be used as a place of assembly until the Fire
Chief has inspected the entire premises upon which the structure is located.
B.If the Fire Chief finds that all of the limitations and requirements of the chapter have been
complied with, the Finance Director shall grant a permit to occupy such premises.
C.It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit the occupancy of such structure as a place
of assembly, without the issuance of such license to occupy such structure as provided in this
chapter.
D.If the Fire Chief finds that such structure, or the premises on which it is located, is being
maintained in violation of any of the provisions of the license to erect or maintain any of the
provisions of this chapter, or in such a manner as to constitute a fire hazard, he may revoke
the license to occupy provided for in this chapter.
E. Any person, firm, or corporation whose license to occupy has been revoked may appeal to
the City Council for a hearing thereon, and the decision of the City Council in this regard shall
be final. If no appeal is taken within ten (10) days, the action of the Fire Chief shall be final. •
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on
Ronald C. Covey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronald R. Cone, Finance Director
es A. Whit ker, City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 2494
PAGE 2 July 28, 2009
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication
of its summary as provided by law.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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