2006-324
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-324
A proposed ordinance amending Janesville General Ordinance (JGO) 8.40.040 D.
to clarify the requirements for a Fireworks Display Permit, with penalties for
violations thereof as set forth in JGO 8.40.090.
THE COMMON COUNCil OF THE CITY OF JANESVlllE DO ORDAIN AS
FOllOWS:
Section I. Section 8.40.040 D. of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.40.040 D. A FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT shall not be issued unless the
applicant:
(1) in writing fully indemnifies and holds harmless the City of Janesville from
any and all liability of whatever kind and nature arising from the purchase,
transport, handling, storage, use, display, and discharge of fireworks and
other devices allowed under this Subsection;
(2) provides to the City a bond or good ::md sufficient sureties certificate of
liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) for payment of any and all claims which may arise by reason
of injury to person(s) or property directly or indirectly arising from the
purchase, transport, handling, storage, use, display, and discharge of
fireworks and other devices allowed under this Subsection. The City shall be
named as an additional or co-insured and the bond 3nd sureties certificate of
liability insurance shall be in such form as required by the City Manager;
(3) in writing indemnifies and holds harmless the City from any and all loss
and injury of whatever kind or nature directly and indirectly arising from the
revocation of the FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT;
(4) in writing permits the City to confiscate any and all fireworks and other
devices at any time in the manner and for the reasons set forth in this
Chapter;
(5) in writing fully indemnifies and holds harmless the City from any and all
loss and injury of whatever kind or nature directly and indirectly arising from
such confiscation;
(6) provides to the City evidence that all pyrotechnic operators used shall be
at least 21 years old; and
(7) provides to the City evidence that all pyrotechnic operators have actual
experience as an operator or assistant as part of demonstrating competency
to the Janesville Fire Chief or his or her designee.
Ordinance 2006-324
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ADOPTED:
June 12, 2006
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Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Proposed by: City Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: City Clerk-Treasurer
Motion by: Wellnitz, Tom
Second by: Brien
Council member Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brien X
Wellnitz, Tom X
Williams X
Brunner X
Wellnitz, Tim X
DeGarmo X
Addie X