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(k) The Special Event could cause significant damage to public property or facilities. (1) The Special Event would engage in or encourage participants to engage in illegal acts. (m) The applicant is a minor at the time of the event. 38-517 Process for Denial or Revocation Failure of any person to comply with any of the ordinances of the city or the laws of the state shall be grounds for denying or revoking a permit granted under this division. If a permit is denied or revoked by the City Council, the city must notify the applicant with the reason(s). The applicant shall be allowed an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Chapter 38, Article II of this Code. Any permit issued may be summarily revoked by the City's chief law enforcement officer or Fire Chief at any time when, by reason of disaster, public calamity, riot or other emergency, the law enforcement officer or Fire Chief determines that the safety of the public or property requires such revocation. 38-518 Fees and Expenses The application fee for a Special Event permit shall be established by ordinance by the city council and the current application fee shall be paid at the time of application for a permit. In addition, the applicant fox a Special Event permit must pay all expenses incurred by the City with respect to the Special Event including, without limitation, all expenses related to the provision of police, fire or traffic management services required for the event and the enforcement of the permit, including any permit conditions. The City may, as a condition of permit approval, require the applicant to deposit with the City an amount up to 115% of the estimated City expenses as determined by the Finance Department provided, however, the applicant's obligation to pay all expenses as provided in this section is not limited to the amount of the deposit. In the event that the actual expenses of the City related to the event are less than the amount of the deposit, the City will refund the excess funds to the applicant. 38-519 Indemnification All Special Event permits shall include a provision by which the permit holder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers and employees, harmless from any liability, claim, damages, costs, judgments or expenses, including attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from an act or omission including, without limitation, professional errors and omissions of event promoter, its agents or employees, arising out of the conduct of the activity authorized by such permit and against all loss caused in any way by reason of the failure of the event promoter to fully perform all obligations under this section. 38-520 Insurance Requirements Subdivision 1. Liability Insurance Required. The applicant or sponsor of a Special Event must possess or obtain liability insurance to protect against loss from liability for damages on account of bodily injury or property damage arising from the special event. A certificate of insurance must be filed with the City prior to issuance of any Special Event permit. The certificate of insurance must name the City, its officials, employees and agents, as additional insureds. Insurance coverage must be maintained for the duration of the Special Event. Subd. 2. Minimum Limits. Insurance coverage must be a commercial general liability policy. The minimum limits must be at least $1,000,000. If alcoholic beverages are to be sold or distributed at the special event, the policy must also include an endorsement for liquor liability per Chapter 6 of the City Code. The City Council may require additional endorsements depending upon the type of special event and proposed activities. Subd. 3. Waiver or Reduction of Required Limits. The City may waive or reduce the insurance requirements of this Section under the following circumstances: Page 5 S:\Administration\Licenses\Special Events\Final Draft Ordinance.DOC