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ORDINANCE NO AX"- *
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-
1(c)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDNANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AN
EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THAT SECTION WITH RESPECT TO
HOURS OF OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20-1(c)(2) of the Code, Cowboys for Codi, Inc has
made application to the City Council for an exception to the provision of that same section
restricting the operation of amplified loudspeakers after 10 00 p in , in connection with the
Cowboys for Codi Memorial Rodeo and Barrel Races annual event held at 2217 N Carroll Blvd,
North Texas State Fairgrounds, and in connection with said request, has requested the exception
to be granted on an ongoing basis for said annual event at said location for three days during the
month of September of each year, and
WHEREAS, upon prior application and approval by the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, Cowboys for Codi, Inc has consistently demonstrated over the past three years
an ability to responsibly operate amplified loudspeakers in connection with Cowboys for Codi
Memorial Rodeo and Barrel Races annual event held at 2217 N Carroll Blvd, North Texas State
Fairgrounds, at times past the hours defined in §20-1(c)(2) of the Code, within the public interest
and without materially disturbing persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity
thereof, and
WHEREAS, based upon this past history, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
finds that granting an exception for this annual event on an ongoing basis for a three-year period,
subject to the restrictions contained herein, would serve the public interest, NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1 That, pursuant to §20-1(c)(2) of the Code of Ordinances Cowboys for Codi, Inc
is hereby granted an exception to this section's 10 00 p in limitation upon the operation of
amplified loudspeakers, subject to the conditions listed below
1 This exception is granted only in connection with the operation of the Codi Memorial
Rodeo and Barrel Races annual event 2217 N Carroll Blvd, North Texas State
Fairgrounds, three days during the month of September of each year
2 Cowboys for Codi, Inc agrees to take full responsibility for ensuring that the conditions
of this exception are met, and to take all reasonable measures necessary to avoid
disturbing persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity of the event
3 Cowboys for Codi, Inc agrees to cease using amplified loudspeakers at 12 00 midnight
Monday through Thursday, 1 00 a in Friday and Saturday and 11 00 p in on Sunday
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Under no circumstances shall the annual event employ the use of amplified loudspeakers
between the hours of 100 a in and 7 00 a in
This ordinance confers no personal or property rights, and may be amended, modified,
superseded or revoked in whole or in park at the will of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, without any advance warning, hearing or compensation, for any reason at
all, or for no reason
6 This ordinance shall be strictly construed as an exception granted pursuant to §20-1(c)(2)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas The City of Denton, Texas
expressly reserves unto itself and all other persons any and all legal remedies, civil or
criminal, relating to excessive noise in connection with this annual event, and hereby
disclaims any promissory or equitable estoppel which might in any way impede the
pursuit of such remedies by any person
SEC'];ION 2 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval, and expire three years hence, unless sooner repealed, modified or rescinded
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 2000
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY ),
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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