Special Event Application (cont.)
2 Revised September 2019
3. Parades, Motorcades, Running/Walking/Cycling/Skating Events
Assembly Area: Assembly Time:
Disassembly Area:____ Disassembly Time:
Number of Units:
Description of Units (vehicles, marching bands, pedestrians, animals, inflatables, floats, sound amplification, special effects)
Closure of Public Access – A separate plan indicating vehicle/pedestrian traffic control, detour routes, directional
signs, and
street closures must be submitted for the proposed closure of any streets, sidewalks, alleys, rights-of-way,
parking lots or any other
public access area. Please note: Street closures are primarily intended for parades, races, and
events which must take place within
the street. Signatures of affected residents may be required in residential areas, see page 5.
Parade or Race Routes – A separate plan indicating the proposed parade or race route, including assembly and
disassembly
areas, must be submitted with this application.
Business License - Any person, partnership, syndicate, firm, association, or corporation, before engaging in any of the
businesses, callings, or professions, hereinafter collectively called “business” or “businesses”, within the corporate limits
of the
city or who conducts a business outside the corporate limits of the city and who solicits, canvasses, advertises, or
delivers products
or performs services within the city limits shall procure from the Finance Department a license for the carrying on of the business,
upon payment of the license tax, as provided by the fee schedule adopted in the City Code.
If any of your activities meets the criteria identified above please contact the Finance Department or visit their website
at
http://www.elmirageaz.gov/343/Business-Licensing-Tax-Information to obtain the proper business license(s) for your
business(es).
4. Insurance
For events occurring on City-owned property or other major commercial events on private property, the applicant must
provide a
certificate of insurance for commercial general liability, auto liability, and liquor liability (if applicable) naming the
City of El
Mirage as additional insured. The certificate must indicate the dates, times, and location of event. The person
or organization listed
on the certificate must be the applicant. Please have your insurance provider address the certificate
to the attention of Parks and
Recreation, at least 15 days prior to the event date. The minimum limits are as follows:
$ 1,000,000 per occurrence
$ 2,000,000 aggregate
$ 1,000,000 automobile liability (or non-owned automobile liability)
$ 1,000,000 Liquor liability insurance
Additional limits may be required after review. Providing the above-listed insurance does not in any way reduce or
eliminate any
responsibility assumed under the indemnity agreement statement.
5. Site Plan
A bird’s eye view of the area indicating the location(s) of equipment and activities must be submitted with this application.
Please draw the plan or attach plans on 8-1/2” x11” or larger paper. The site plan should include all items that apply:
- Dimensions of the site (in feet)
- Carnival or amusement rides
- Existing or temporary water service
- Controlled access or admission areas
- Parking spaces for participants
- Trash &/or recycling receptacles
- Merchandise/Food/Service vendors
- Activity & amusement areas
- Existing and/or temporary fencing
- Open flames/Cooking/Eating areas
- Transportation transfer areas
- Emergency access and fire lanes
- Tents/canopies or other structures
- Electrical service or generators
- Liquor distribution & control areas
- Permanent and/or portable restrooms
- Electrical cord layout and protection
- In and out access to the property