HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report-Special Event Application (2)KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: August 3, 2021
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Special Event Application for
Eastside Vocational to host “Overcoming Obstacles –
Fighting MS” on August 21, 2021.
BACKGROUND: The Commissioner’s office received a Special Event
Application from Kathryn Harms on behalf of Eastside
Vocational Services to host “Overcoming Obstacles –
Fighting MS” on August 21, 2021. The Event Application
was received on June 22, 2021.
INTERACTION: Staff forwarded the event application to the following
departments for review: Public Works, Fire Marshal, Solid
Waste, Public Health, Prosecutor, Treasurer and Sheriff.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to the following:
Kittitas County Code Chapter 5.20.100 – Penal Bond –
Bond of Indemnity - The applicant HAS provided proof of
insurance & endorsements.
The applicant does not believe they need a waiver to the
following:
Kittitas County Code Chapter 5.20.160 – Closing Hours
since their event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. & go
until 4:00 p.m. and according to the County Code, events
shall not be open to the public before the hour of 7:00 a.m.,
however they feel that the noise made during the 6:00 a.m.
hour will not be enough to disturb the public.
RECOMMENDATION: Contingent Approval with the following Department
recommendations:
Fire Marshal: The Applicant has applied and has an
approved event permit thru the Fire Marshal’s Office. The
site inspection will be performed 24-48 hrs prior to the
event and receive a passing inspection.
Public Health/EH: As long as there is follow through with
the stewardship plan then the applicant has met all
requirements (food permit, bathroom facilities and adequate
solid waste plan provided).
** Treasurer: The Event appears to be exempt however if
any portion of the admission fee is not donated admission
tax needs to be collected and remitted and can be done by
registering at the Treasurer’s Office website.
HANDLING: BOCC Staff to send notice to applicant and notify County
Departments & Kittcom. Noting a waiver to the Penal
Bond and complying with recommendations from:
Treasurer, Public Health/EH and Fire Marshal.
ATTACHMENTS: Special Event Application
Department Responses
Treasurer Receipt
LEAD STAFF: Mandy Buchholz, Administrative Supervisor