TEEN DANCE ORDINANCE ALL AGES DANCE ORDINANCE CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS**



ReAdmission Rule No ReAdmission Provision ReAdmission Rule
Requires patron to pay readmission fee; fee in place to discourage underage drinking in surrounding areas; similar to HS events Takes Readmission fee out of original TDO Readmission fee is essential - SPD Deputy Chief Clark Kimerer



Age Requirement Rule No Age Requirement Age Requirement
No minor under 15 Removes age requirements Restore age requirement in original TDO - City Attorney Ted Inkley; SPD Deputy Chief Clark Kimerer
No one over 20 who is not the parent or guardian of youth participant between 15-18




Sworn-Officer Provision No Sworn Officer Provision Security Provision
Rule that any all ages venues must provide city peace officers (at least one) Removes sworn officer rule Require independent licensed security inside and outside the venue - SPD Deputy Chief Clark Kimerer



150 Person Threshold 250 Person Threshold 150 Person Threshold
Sets 150 threshold for when TDO provisions apply Increases the number of effectively unregulated teen night clubs could be created 150 Threshold essential for crowd surveillance and control - SPD Deputy Chief Kimerer



Ending Time No Ending Time Ending Time
"No teen dance or teen dance hall shall be conducted, operated, or otherwise open to the public between the hours of two a.m. (2:00 a.m.) and eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.);"



Insurance Required No Insurance Required Insurance Required



TDO requires licensee to "secure and maintain general comprehensive liability insurance", with approval of City Attorney AADO removes indemnification Require insurance as the City normally requires for special events or concerts - City Risk Manager Pamela Hughes



Alcohol-Free Events Alcohol Allowed Alcohol-Free Events
No alcohol allowed Removes restrictions on alcohol Restore alcohol restrictions - SPD Asst. Chief Kimerer



Enforcement Enforcement Enforcement
License revocations or misdemeanor sanctions for violations Has a three-strikes provision - Includes two industry advocates on enforcement appeals panel Don't include industry advocates in reviewing appeals - Chief Hearing Examiner Meredith Getches



Background Checks Background Checks Background Checks
License can be denied if applicant or key personnel have criminal record Only required for applicant Onsite managers as well as owner & promoter should have background check - Licensing Director Mel McDonald & City Attorney Ted Inkley



** City Staff Recommendations were take from Court depositions, City Documents and Memorandums