HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 19-015ORDINANCE NO. 19-015
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
ARTICLE 14.05, SECTIONS 14.05.001, 14.05.002,
14.05.003, 14.05.005, 14.05.006, 14.05.009, AND,
14.05.010, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS RELATING TO FACILITY RENTAL
RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.001 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 14.Q5 EVENT FACILITIES
Sec. 14.05.001 Definitions
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this
article shall be as follows:
All day. Use of a facility from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.
Commercial event. Any event hosted by a for-profit organization or business.
Event facilities. Beaumont Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, Jefferson Theatre,
Downtown Event Centre, Great Lawn, and grounds contiguous to those facilities, and
the Lakeside Center.
Gross receipts. All monies received from the sale of tickets.
Noncommercial event. An event contracted by any of the following organizations or
individuals:
(1) Nonprofit civic organizations;
(2) Nonprofit fraternal organizations;
(3) Nonprofit educational institutions;
(4) Nonprofit religious organizations;
(5) Charitable organizations;
(6) Individuals sponsoring weddings, birthdays, and all other private events
as determined by the director of event facilities.
Move-in/out. Facility rentals, used for the setup for an event or for moving out after an
event, on any date other than the event day, where the facility is not available for other
rentals.
Rental Period. Facility access times. All set up, event activities and tear down must take
place within the rental period.
After Hours. When any of the event facilities are used between the hours of 12:00 a.m.
through 8:00 a.m.
Section 2.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.002 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.002 Use rate schedule
The following rates will apply to the use of city event facilities:
(1) Civic Center.
(A) Commercial: Minimum rental shall be two thousand ($2,000.00)
dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In consideration for city
participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional rates
or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from minimum rate shall first
be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(B) Noncommercial: Minimum rental shall be one :thousand five
hundred ($1,500.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In
consideration for city participation in furnishing facilities and other
assistance, additional rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation
from minimum rate shall first be approved by the. city manager or his
designee.
(C) Auxiliary Rental Spaces in the Civic Center:
(i) Commercial/noncommercial:
a. Hourly (minimum two-hour rental), per space: $100.00
per hour.
(2) Julie Rogers Theatre.
(A) Commercial: Minimum rental shall be one thousand five hundred
($1,500.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In consideration for
city participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional
rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from minimum rental
shall first be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(B) Noncommercial: Minimum rental shall be one thousand two
hundred ($1,200.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In
consideration for city participation in furnishing facilities and other
assistance, additional rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation
from minimum rate shall first be approved by the city manager or his
designee.
(C) Auxiliary Rental Spaces in the Julie Rogers Theatre:
(i) Commercial/noncommercial:
a. Hourly (minimum two-hour rental) per space: $100.00 per
hour.
(3) Jefferson Theatre.
(A) Commercial: Minimum rental shall be one thousand two hundred
($1,200.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In consideration for
city participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional
rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from minimum rental
shall first be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(B) Noncommercial: Minimum rental shall be one thousand
($1,000.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In consideration for
city participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional
rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from minimum rate shall
first be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(C) Auxiliary Rental Spaces in the Jefferson Theatre:
(i) Commercial/noncommercial:
a. Hourly (minimum two-hour rental) per. space: $100.00 per
hour.
(4) 'Event Centre.
(A) Commercial: Minimum rental shall be one thousand eight hundred
($1,800.00) dollars per day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.). In consideration for
city participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional
rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from minimum rental
shall be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(B) Noncommercial (minimum rental): In consideration for city
participation in furnishing facilities and other assistance, additional rates
or fees may be negotiated. Minimum rate may be negotiated if an
organization leases the facility ten (10) or more dates within a calendar
year. Any deviation from minimum rental shall first be approved by the
city manager or his designee.
(i) Matinee (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.): $500.00
(ii) Evening (6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.): $900.00
(iii) All day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.): $1,500.00
(C) Meeting:
(i) Hourly (minimum two-hour rental between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Sunday through Wednesday): $100.00 per hour.
(5) Great Lawn. In consideration for city participation in furnishing facilities and
other assistance, additional rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from
minimum rental shall first be approved by the city manager or his designee.
(A) Commercial: All day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.): $1,000.00
(B) Noncommercial: All day (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.): $500.00
(6) Lakeside Center.
(A) Minimum rental shall be one hundred ($100.00) dollars per hour (8:00
a.m. - 12:00 a.m.) for any rental space located within the Lakeside Center.
In consideration for city participation in furnishing facilities and other
assistance, additional rates or fees may be negotiated. Any deviation from
minimum rental shall first be approved by the city manager or his
designee.
(B) Non-residents can utilize the Best Years Center located inside the
Lakeside Center for four dollars ($4.00) per day if the facility is not at
capacity as determined by the department director or his/her designee.
(7) After Hours. When any of the event facilities are used between the hours of
12:00 a.m. through 8:00 a.m., said use shall, be at the following hourly rate.
All facilities, per hour: $300.00
(8) Catering Access.
Event Centre $250.00
Civic Center $500.00
Julie Rogers Theatre $250.00
Jefferson Theatre $250.00
Section 3.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.003 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.003 Additional fees
(a) Facility rentals, used for the setup for an event or for moving out after an event, on
any date other than the event day, where the facility is not available for other rentals,
will be fifty (50) percent of the contracted rental rate unless otherwise determined by the
city manager or his designee.
(b) Additional fees may be charged for auxiliary labor, food service, security, license
fees, booth equipment, electrical outlets, set-up and tear down, staging, draping, tables,
chairs, and service and any other special equipment necessary for the presentation of
an event.
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THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.005 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.005 Times of payment of rental and charges
Fifty (50) percent of the total rental rate is payable at the time of execution of the
contract of any city event facility. The balance of all rentals and fees must be paid seven
(7) days prior to the final use of any of the facilities unless authorized by the director of
event facilities. If more than one rental request is received for the same facility on the
same date, the city may require full payment in advance upon demand. All payments
shall be nonrefundable in the event of cancellation by the lessee unless notice is
received in writing 90 days prior to the event date or if authorized by the director of
event facilities. Should any lessee fail to make the necessary payments as provided
herein, all monies previously paid by the lessee shall become the property of the city
and shall not be refunded. Any deviation shall first be approved by the city manager or
his designee.
Section 5.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.006 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.006 Food and beverage concessionaire approval
Any concessions and alcohol served at the Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, and
Jefferson Theatre shall be served only by a concessionaire with whom the city has a
concessions and alcohol contract unless authorized by the director of event facilities.
Section 6.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.009 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.009 Box office rates and Ticket Sales
Box office rates shall be as follows:
(1) Ticketing charge of $150.00;
(2) Applicable fees associated with credit card usage.
Ticket Sales:
(1) Individual ticket sales for commercial events held at the Downtown Event
Centre or Lakeside Center are prohibited unless authorized by the City
Manager or his designee.
Section 7.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.05, Section 14.05.010 of the Code of Ordinances be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14.05.010 Prohibited uses
Any persons or activities which is contrary to the public health, safety, welfare, or
morals, or not in the best interest of the city as determined by the city manager or his
designee, shall be prohibited, and any contract previously executed may be revoked for
such cause and any unearned deposits may be refunded. Any performer or any ,other
person whose conduct is disorderly or disruptive to facility use or rental shall be refused
a contract or entrance or shall be ejected from the premises as necessary.
Section 8.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of phrase of this ordinance, or
the application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any
reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
Section 9.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 26th day of
March, 2019.
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