HomeMy WebLinkAbout027-93RESOLUTION NO. 27-93
APPROVING ESTABLISHMENT OF A FILM PERMIT
AND ACCOMPANYING FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville has been approached by a major motion picture
company requesting use of Town property for a film project; and
WHERF~S, it is widely accepted that motion picture and television filming can bring
significant revenue to a community based on the large number of people involved in the
process and their patronage of local businesses; and
WHEREAS, filming can often mean the use of city streets, special effects including
pyrotechnics, etc.; and
WHEREAS, it is in Danville's best interest to support and encourage the use of the
community for film activities and at the same time ensure the welfare and safety of its
residents; and
WHEREAS, this can best be accomplished through a film permit process that informs the
Town in advance of the motion picture or television company's intent so that the Town
can make any necessary arrangements including, but not limited to, traffic control; and
WHEREAS, the Town should be compensated for the time and effort necessary to insure
the safety of its residents; and
WHERF~S, a request may be made by a motion picture or television company to use
Town property and if approved, the Town should be compensated for such use; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Danville that a film permit process be
established by Town staff including the following fee schedule:
Film permit $300
Use of Town property
· property included in the
Parks and Community Facilities
Fee Ordinance
Commercial rental fee as indicated
· parking lots
· other property
$10/space/day, (min. $300/day)
$300/day
Use of Town staff (including but not limited to
Police Officers), as determined
by staff
Employees salary and benefits and
overtime if situation warrants.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on March 2, 1993 by the
following vote:
AYES: SHIMANSKY,
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RITCHEY, DOYLE,
GREENBERG, LANE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK