HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1486ORDINANCE NO. 1486
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1427 AND
ESTABLISHING FEE WAIVERS OR REDUCTIONS OF FEES
FOR CITY FACILITIES, STREETS, AND PARKS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: WAIVERS OR REDUCTIONS OF FEES
Pursuant to the authority granted to the City Council by laws of the State of
Alabama, it is hereby established that no waivers or reductions of fees for utility tap
or connections, or for any activity, event, or function held at a City facility or on City
property shall be allowed. This includes but is not limited to the Quail Creek Golf
Course, golf tournaments, recreation facilities, the James P. Nix Center, the Fairhope
Public Library, the Fairhope Civic Center, and any functions requiring City of
Fairhope resources.
Organizations will pay the fees as listed in the current ordinances and no request may
be made for waivers or reductions of fees to the Mayor and/or the City Council.
SECTION II: EXEMPTIONS
1. Non-profit organizations will pay 50% of all rental and cleaning fees; however,
they will be responsible for security, any damages, and any incidentals (table cloths,
use of piano, etc.). Organizations must show proof of being recognized as a
"Non-profit" by the Internal Revenue Service.
2. The Fairhope Public Schools may use the Nix Center, the Civic Center, and
streets and parks for no charge with a written request from the principal and approval
by the facility manager. Fees for incidentals or any damages will still apply.
SECTION III: LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Law Enforcement Personnel is required for any event where alcohol is present, any
school function or when deemed necessary by the facility or event manager. The
number of required law enforcement personnel and any other law enforcement
requirements will be determined by the Fairhope Police Department.
SECTION IV: SEVERABILITY
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance
shall be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such
ruling shall not affect any other paragraphs and sections, since the same would have
been enacted by the municipality council without the incorporation of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
Ordinance No. 1486
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Resolution No. 1819-11 adopted on August 8, 2011 is hereby repealed.
SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect beginning upon its due adoption and
publication as required by law.
ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2013
ATTEST:
C-I'isa A. s, C
City Clerk
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