Special Event Application
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You have already completed the Event Questionnaire. An Event Planning Meeting will be
scheduled for you to meet with City staff to discuss this event in more detail. Several issues
need to be discussed and clarified with the Event Organizer and/or Sponsor. Here are some
rules, required by the City, which may help you to plan the event.
1. The event sponsor will be responsible for providing liability insurance for an amount
up to $2,000,000 naming the City of DuPont as certificate holder.
2. The event sponsor may be required to furnish a cash deposit to assure the
maintenance of City property.
3. Any City police personnel services will require a contract and the sponsor may be
charged at an hourly rate of $45.00.
4. For connection to power sources on City streets or property:
Small Events (less than 10 service connections)
Large Events (10 or more service connections)**
*The permit fee is a one-time charge per event. The daily fee is charged for each
calendar day of the event, and is exclusive of hours of usage per day.
**For large events, please provide the City with 30-days notice for electrical connections.
5. Sponsors will be responsible for providing adequate garbage disposal during the
event, and clean up after the event.
6. The sponsor will provide all barricades, barriers, and safety fences. A map of the
location of these items should be brought to the planning meeting.
7. If electrical extension cords or temporary power is hard wired, a permit and
inspection from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Electrical
Division, will be required.
8. A 20-foot emergency vehicle access is required.
9. Bandstands, platforms, tents or stages will require inspection by the Building
Official and Fire Department. Building and/or Fire Department inspections will be
charged at the rate of $80.00 per hour.
10. Any food cooking preparation and food handlers will need permits from the Pierce
County Health District.
11. Cooking facilities will require 2A 10 BC fire extinguishers.
12. No fires are allowed within the City.
13. No Alcohol is allowed on City Property (DMC 10.03.040)