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ORDINANCE NO, 2014 -034
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A ONE TIME RENTAL POLICY AND A SCHEDULE OF
RENTAL FEES FOR THE PARKING AREA SOUTH OF 300 E. MCKINNEY STREET,
BORDERED BY E. OAK AND OAKLAND STREETS, FOR A ONE TIME USE BY THE
THIN LINE FILM FESTIVAL, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Thin Line Film Festival requested the use of Williams Square, located
east of the Square, between E. Hickory and Mulberry Streets; and
WHEREAS, Williams Square will be under construction during the requested time frame
(February 12 -16, 2014);
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to support local art events and festivals;
WHEREAS, the City offers the Thin Line Film Festival the parking area south of 300 E.
McKinney Street, bordered by E. Oak and Oakland Streets, as an alternative location for the
festival, pursuant to the same rental policy and schedule of rental fees applicable to Williams
Square; and
WHEREAS, the Thin Line Film Festival is desirous of accepting the City's offer
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The Rental Guidelines and Rental Schedule for Williams Square as set
forth in _..
Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, shall be used for
the parking area located south of 300 E. McKinney Street, bordered by E. Oak and Oakland
Streets, is hereby approved and adopted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of m , 2014.
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MAI'1 A ,,UR,w ... GIN, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY;
EXHIBIT A
Rental Guidelines and Rental Schedule of Fees
for Williams Square
Williams Square is located east of the Square, between E. Hickory and Mulberry Streets. When
the Williams' family deeded the property to the City of Denton, it was stated that the area should
be used "for public use or parking."
This area is currently used for parking; if a group or individual is interested in using the space for
an event, the following rules will apply:
1. Contact the City's Community Event Coordinator six (6) weeks in advance regarding
Special Events Agreement, sound levels, recycling and street closures. No alcoholic
beverages will be allowed on City property unless approved by City Council. If
requesting a noise exception or to have alcohol in Williams Square, the application
requires eight (8) weeks' notice. An application to hold a special event does not
constitute approval for the event nor issuance of a permit. Final event approval and
permit issuance is conducted by the Denton Fire Department;
2. Event must have insurance and include the City of Denton as an "Additional Insured"
entity;
3. The area may be used a maximum of four (4) consecutive days;
4. Individuals or groups are limited to using the area three (3) times per year;
5. Full payment is required 48 hours prior to the event. A $100 deposit is required, which
will be refunded once the event is over and the area is clean;
6. The event must increase economic development in Denton (i.e., hotel rooms booked by
groups or participants, increased sales tax during event, etc.);
Rental Rates:
Half day (six hours) $ 50
Full day (twelve hours) $100
24 hours $150
Multi -day maximum (4 days) $450
Cash, checks or money orders accepted. Make checks or money orders payable to: City of
Denton. Mail or bring payment to: Economic Development, 215 E. McKinney, Denton, TX
76201
Williams' Square Rental Check List
Meet with Economic Development Project Administrator regarding available dates for
Williams' Square.
ElContact the City's Community Event Coordinator six (6) weeks in advance. If requesting
a noise exception or to have alcohol in Williams Square, the application requires eight
(8) weeks' notice.
EComplete Special Events Application and all necessary forms.
Add City of Denton as an "Additional Insured" entity to event insurance policy,.
❑ Provide and place adequate barricades or cones to block off area at least 3 hours prior to
event.
❑ Provide a trash/recycle plan to ensure area is litter free during and after event.
Make payment to City of Denton.
After event, the area must be clean, litter free and barricades removed in order to receive
$100 deposit reimbursement.