§ 24-31. City-sponsored events.

(a)

For the purpose of furthering the best interests of the public and to lead to greater use of the civic center facilities, the general manager of the civic center, with the written approval of the city manager given in each instance, is hereby authorized to arrange for or engage shows, plays, exhibitions, performances and other entertainments from which the city may derive income and, in so doing, expend such city funds as are appropriated for the purpose of promoting such activities and bringing notice to the public of such activities; and the general manager of the civic center may, with the written approval of the city manager, enter into written agreements on behalf of the city engaging persons or firms to bring entertainment to such facilities, and may cause to be paid to such persons, in advance or out of proceeds to be derived from such engagement, public funds expressly appropriated for that purpose; and the general manager of the civic center may, with the city manager's written approval, guarantee to such persons minimum sums to be payable by the general manager of the civic center to such persons for future performances; provided, however, that at no time shall the aggregate amount of all such outstanding guarantees, advance payments and other monetary obligations be more than such sum as has been fixed by the council.

(b)

For all events sponsored by the city, the general manager of the civic center shall fix admission charges subject to the approval of the city manager.

(Code 1956, Tit. VIII, Ch. 9, § 6; Ord. No. 34774, § 1, 5-1-00; Ord. No. 38291, § 1, 11-17-08)

(Code 1956, Tit. VIII, Ch. 9, § 6; Ord. No. 34774, § 1, 5-1-00; Ord. No. 38291, § 1, 11-17-08)