01-01-15-Ordinance-Establishing Commercial Filming Guidelines-01/20/2015ORDINANCE 901-01-15
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL FILMING IN THE
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL FILMING
APPLICATION AND PERMIT; AND, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF; AND, PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger ("City") is a home rule City with a Charter approved by the Voters of
the City pursuant to Article II, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger recognizes that on -location commercial filming is good business for the
community and can have a positive impact on the local economy; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Film Commission has established the Film Friendly Texas program in an effort
to help commllllities effectively handle on -location filming; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of filming guidelines and permit regulations are a requirement in order for a
city to be branded as Film Friendly Texas Community; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and concludes that amending the Sanger Code of Ordinances
relating to commercial on -location filming is in the best interest of the public and in support of the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Guidelines for Filming Permit Regulation Ordinance are hereby to read as follows:
GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL FILMING IN
THE CITY OF SANGER
I.PURPOSE
The following guidelines are intended to protect the personal and property rights of our Sanger, TX
residents and businesses. The City Manager reserves the right to impose additional regulations in the
interest of public safety if deemed necessary.
These guidelines cover requests for commercial use of City -owned property (streets, right -of- ways,
parks, public buildings), commercial use of private property which may affect adjacent public or
private property, and the use of City equipment and personnel in the filming of movies, TV
shows, commercials, and related activities.
II. CITY CONTROL/CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY
The City Manager may authorize the use of any street, right-of-way, or public building, equipment or
personnel for commercial uses in the filming or taping of movies, television programs,
commercials, or training films and related activities. In conjunction with these uses, the City Manager
may require that any or all of the conditions and/or remuneration as specified on the application as
shown in EXHIBIT A be met as a prerequisite to that use.
The applicant agrees that The City of Sanger, TX shall have full control over the use of public
streets and buildings of the City while being used, as well as control over the hours of production
and the general location of the production. The City reserves the full and absolute right to prohibit all
filming or to order cessation of filming if determined to be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare.
The applicant shall agree to allow the respective City departments (i.e., Police, Fire, Building) to
inspect all structures and/or devices and equipment to be used in connection with the filming and
taping if required by the City Manager.
III. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Before filing an application for filming in Sanger, TX, the Office of the City Manager must be
contacted to discuss the production's specific filming requirements and the feasibility of filming in
Sanger, TX.
Any commercial producer who desires to undertake a commercial production in Sanger, TX is required
to complete and return the application for filming to the Office of the City Manager, within the time
frames below;
• Commercials or episodic television: a minimum of two (2) business days prior to the
commencement of filming or any substantial activity related to the project.
• Feature films: a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the commencement of
filming or any substantial activity related to the project.
IV. FEES
An application processing fee of $25.00 should accompany each application for filming in
Sanger, TX.
The City Manager may waive this fee upon proof of an organization's non- profit status, or for any
other reason deemed necessary.
V.USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL
The applicant will agree to pay for the costs of any Police, Fire, Public Works, or other City
personnel assigned to the project (whether specifically requested by the production or not).
Remuneration rates for the use of any City equipment, including police cars and fire equipment, will be
established on a case -by -case basis as determined by the City Manager. The applicant will agree to
pay in full, promptly upon receipt of an invoice, the charges incurred. The City Manager may, at
his/her discretion, require an advance deposit for the use of the equipment.
The City Manager in consultation with the Chief of Police and/or Fire Chief shall have the
authority to stipulate additional fire or police requirements and level of staffing for same, at any time
during a film project if it is determined to be in the best interest of public safety, health and welfare,
which cost shall be borne by the Applicant. Off -duty police officers and firefighters shall be paid by
the production company at a rate no less than one and one-half their hourly rate based on their rank.
VI. USE OF CITY PROPERTY
The City Manager may authorize the use of any street, right-of-way, or public building, use of Sanger,
Texas name, trademark or logo and/or use of City equipment and/or personnel for commercial uses
in the production of movies, television programs, commercials, or training films and related
activities. In conjunction with these uses, the City Manager may require that any or all of the
conditions and/or remuneration as specified on the application be met as a prerequisite to that use.
A security or damage deposit may be required based on production activity.
Depending upon the extent of the use of City property, the Applicant agrees to reimburse the City
for inconveniences when using public property. Following is the rate schedule:
Activity
Cost (per Calendar Day)
Total or disruptive use (regular operating hours) of a public
$500
building, park, right-of-way, or public area
Partial non -disruptive use of a public building, park, right -of-
$250
way, or public area
Total closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way, including
$50 per block
parking lots and on -street parking (for filming purposes)
Partial closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way,
$25 per block
including parking lots and on -street parking (for filming purposes)
Use of City parking lots, parking areas, and City streets (for the
$50 per block or lot
purpose of parking film trailers, buses, catering trucks, and other
large vehicles)
The applicant agrees that The City of Sanger, Texas, shall have full control over the use of its name,
trademark, logo, public streets and buildings of the City while any are being used, as well as control
over the hours of production and the general location of the production. The City reserves the full and
absolute right to prohibit all filming or to order cessation of filming activity if it is determined to be
hazardous to the public health, safety and welfare.
VI. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES AND FOOD SERVICE
The applicant shall provide a report listing the number of vehicles and types of equipment to be used
during the filming, including proposed hours of use and proposed parking locations. Such locations
will need to be specifically approved by the City so as to maintain traffic safety. On- street parking or
use of public parking lots is subject to City approval. The use of exterior lighting, power
generators, or any other noise- or light -producing equipment requires on -site approval of the City
Manager. Any catering service or food preparation is subject to City inspection and approval.
VII. HOURS OF FILMING
Unless permission has been obtained from the City Manager in advance and affected property
owners, tenants and residents have been notified, filming will be limited to the following hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
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VIII. NOTIFICATION OF NEIGHBORS
The applicant shall provide a short written description, approved by the City Manager, of the
schedule for the proposed production to the owners, tenants and residents of each property in the
affected neighborhood (as defined by boundaries set by the City Manager). The applicant, or his or her
designee, shall make a good faith effort to notify each owner, tenant and resident of all such property,
and shall submit, as part of this application, a report noting each owner, tenant or resident's comments,
along with their signatures, addresses and phone numbers. Based upon this community feedback, the
City Manager may grant or deny the filming application.
IX. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
The producer shall attach a certificate of insurance, naming The City of Sanger, TX as an additional
insured, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 general liability, including bodily injury and
property damage with a $5,000,000 umbrella; and automobile liability (if applicable) in an amount not
less than $1,000,000 including bodily injury and property damage.
X. LIABILITY
The applicant agrees to pay in full, promptly upon receipt of an invoice, the costs of repair for any
and all damage to public or private property, resulting from or in connection with, the production,
and restore the property to its original condition prior to the production, or to better than original
condition.
XI. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
The producer shall sign the following Hold Harmless Agreement holding the City harmless from
any claim that may arise from their use of designated public property, right-of-way, or equipment in
conjunction with the permitted use:
I certify that I represent the firm which will be performing the filming/taping at the locations
specified on the attached permit application. I fitrther certify that I and my firm will perform in
accordance with the directions and specifications of The City of Sanger, TX, and that I and my firm
will indemnify and hold harmless The City of Sanger, TX for and from any loss, damage, expense,
claims and costs of every nature and kind arising out of or in connection with the filming/taping
pursuant to this permit.
I further certify that the information provided on this Application is trite and correct to the best of my
knowledge, and that I hold the authority to sign this and other contracts and agreements with the City
of Sanger on behalf of the firm.
Signed:
Title:
Date:
SECTION 2. CONFLICTS This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of
ordinances and the Code of the City of Sanger, Texas, except where the provisions of this
ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances or Code provisions, in
which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby superseded.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE If any section, article, paragraph, sentence,
clause, phrase or word in this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstances
is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the City Council hereby
declares it would have passed such remaining portions of the ordinance despite such
invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. PENALTY Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violations occurs or continues.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER,
TEXAS ON THE 2 0 T H D AY OF JANUARY 2 015. .
APPROVED:
Thomas Muir, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami Taber, City Secretary
APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL FILMING IN
THE CITY OF SANGER
Title of Project:
Type of Production:
Commercial Feature Film
Television Training Film
Public Service Announcement Other
Location of filming:
Date(s) and Time(s) of filming:
Contacts:
Production Office: Name:
Address: Phone: Fax:
Producer: Name:
Address:
Location Manager: Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Texas Film Commission Representative:
PRODUCTION (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
1. Production schedule and activities, including stunts, pyrotechnics, special effects, aerial
photography, amplified sound or use of animals: (Give dates and tunes and rain dates. Hours
should include set-up, holding of sets and restoration.):
2. Number of persons involved with the production, including cast and crew:
3. Anticipated need of City personnel, equipment or property:
4. Describe any areas in which public access will be restricted during production:
5. Describe alterations to property:
6. Number and type of production vehicles to be used and location(s) where vehicles will be
parked:
7. Location where crew will be fed, if not at production location:
8. Location where extras will be held, if not at production location:
9. Map of anticipated street closure(s) or other public area use.
Application completed by:
Name/Title: Date:
Approved by:
Date:
The "Rules for Filming in Sanger, Texas apply to all filming activities, and the
Office of the City Manager may require the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the
Rules prior to approving this application.
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