§ 25-2 — Definitions

Sec. 25-2. - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings provided in this section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning: Application means a written request for the issuance of a permit to conduct a special event. Appropriate director means the director of any city department having jurisdiction over a city property or core city service affected by a special event or the director's designee. Building means any permanent structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind. City produced or city sponsored special event means any special event that is wholly promoted, produced, financed, and conducted by the city with the use of city resources and city personnel. City co-produced or city co-sponsored special event means any special event that is promoted, produced, financed, or conducted in part by the city, or partially supported with in-kind services provided by the city, and has been approved for city co-sponsorship pursuant to section 25-16 of this Code. City property means a city park, street, public right-of-way, or other property owned or held by the city. City revenues means that portion of gross revenues due and payable to the city. Commercial activity means any revenue-generating activity. Component unit means an entity identified in the city comprehensive annual financial report that has a relationship with the city of a nature and significance that requires financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as prescribed or modified by the General Accounting Standards Board. Demonstration or expressive activity means conduct including a meeting, assembly, protest, rally, march or vigil, the primary purpose of which involves the expression, dissemination or communication by verbal, visual, literary or auditory means of opinions, views, or ideas. Fire chief means the chief of the fire department or the fire chief's designee. Gross revenues means the revenues generated by a special event, including, but not limited to, receipts from admission charges, both prior to the special event and at the gate, licensing or sponsorship revenues, and television, radio, advertising, concessions, and any other similar revenues. Mayor's office of special events ("MOSE") means the office or city staff designated by the mayor to oversee the management and administration of special events on behalf of the city, including: (1) Producing special events; (2) Coordinating the responsibilities of all city departments relative to special events; (3) Representing the city's interest in evaluating and negotiating proposals for sponsorship and revenue-sharing agreements pertaining to special events; and (4) Managing the administration of the city's special events permitting processes. MOSE director means the director of the mayor's office of special events or the director's designee. Non-commercial activity means any non-revenue generating activity. Permit means a valid, unexpired and unrevoked permit issued by the MOSE director pursuant to the terms of this chapter. Police chief means the chief of police or the police chief's designee. Security control plan means a written document detailing the use of non-city personnel to provide the appropriate public security and crowd control. Such a plan shall be subject to the written approval of the police chief. Security control services means the use of the appropriate number of law enforcement officers necessary to monitor and maintain public security and crowd control. Sign means any sign, pennant, flag, banner, inflatable display, or other similar device. Special event means a festival, celebration, or gathering that involves the reservation and temporary use of all or a portion of a public park, park road, public street, or other city property that includes one or more of the following: entertainment, dancing, music, dramatic productions, art or cultural exhibitions, the sale of merchandise, food, or alcohol, or mass participation sports events, such as marathons, bicycling, walking, running and other competitive events that require the significant provision or coordination of city services. The term includes a street function as described in article II of this chapter and a parade as described in article III of this chapter. The term does not include the rental of a park building or other city facilities that are available to the general public for rental on a regular basis. Additionally, the term does not include a demonstration or expressive activity that does not involve the reservation of all or a portion of a public park, park road, public street, or other city property. Special event organizer means any person who has submitted an application for a permit to conduct a special event pursuant to this chapter. Traffic control plan means a written proposal for the operation and regulation of traffic control devices used to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic safely and efficiently through a temporary traffic control zone. A traffic control plan must be prepared in conformance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Traffic control services means the use of cones, barricades, and any other traffic control devices necessary to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic safely and efficiently through a temporary traffic control zone.

(Ord. No. 2010-911, § 2(Exh. A), 12-1-2010)